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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In answer to your initial question, I don't think DC is right for you. [/quote]

I disagree, PP. They are EXACTLY like the many DC folks who stress about schools while kids are in utero   :wink: [/quote]

lol TOO TRUE![/quote]

So true.  I have been involved at our neighborhood school since DD turned 1.  We had a bad lottery number so she matched there, s[b]o I'm glad I got in early to work on it.[/b][/quote]

What does this even mean?  What I think it really means is "gentrifiers set foot in the building and learn it's not a scary place."  But people act like improving a school is something earnest volunteers can "work on" like making sandwiches once a year at a homeless shelter on thanksgiving ... [/quote]

It means I started volunteering.  I go on my lunch hour to read to the kids and help them with lunch.  I got to know the preschool program, met the principal and various other staff.  Indeed, I did learn that it is not a scary place.  Now as a parent, I am much more able to resolve issues and work with the school because I built relationships early.  I think it makes out PTA more effective too.  Am I making a huge difference?  No, but it's been two years now so I like to think I have contributed somewhat.  [/quote]

I see.[/quote]

Way to go, PP.  I used to be a teacher and having a little help at lunchtime was a sanity-saver!  Opening all those milks, helping them wash hands, wiping spills, getting them into coats for recess-- all of that can be done by a volunteer and it frees up the teacher to catch her breath and take care of other things.  I'm sure it was much appreciated!![/quote]

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