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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have enrolled my 3 year old child in Marie Reed for the 2011-2011 school year.  I can understand the concerns of many parents.  I will report back on what my experience is like.  So far I can say that I am very impressed with how warm, inviting and organized the school is.  I love the toddler-only playground and the garden area.  My son was in a private daycare (full immersion Spanish) and he was not happy there at all.  Today I took him to Marie Reed and he was so happy and delighted to see his new classroom and to go on the playground.  I couldn't get him to leave.  He has been talking all day about his new school, and is very excited to start up there full time in a few days.

The teachers he will have have been trained in a special Head Start program.  his class has all new tables, books, dolls, blocks, craft supplies, etc.  The teacher has met with me 2 times already to get to know me and my son.  I have been given a tour of the school, the cafeteria and all other parts of the school grounds.  I reviewed the school menus with the cooks -- they have a well balanced menu that is comparable to both public and private schools that I have been a parent at.  I am personally very excited to be in a community school where people from all walks of life send their children.  He will have access to PE, Art and Music as part of the regular curriculum.  We'll be able to go to the Marie Reed Swimming Pool (for free) after school, and he can also take swimming lessons there.  The teacher has a full time Teaching Assistant who seems very kind and very well trained as well.

I agree with some of the other posts that have comment or imply that providing your child with a good education requires a lot of hard work both inside and outside the classroom.  Reading at home, going on special trips around the city, and having good old-fashioned family time is equally as important as what happens at school each day.

I will be amongst the new Marie Reed parents who will volunteer and try to help out where needed and most useful.  I'll admit I am very nervous, but we'll give it a try, and I will make sure I am part of my son's education both inside and outside the classroom, and we'll see how it goes.

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E - could you or other current parents report back about your impressions of Marie Reed?  [/quote]

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