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[quote=Anonymous]We are current parents of an elementary-aged kid who has been at RFFS since kindergarten. Our kid loves the school, his friends, his teachers, and all the time outdoors for recess. He loves math and our patience with reading seems to be paying off. I have no academic concerns (but also no need for an IEP). In addition, my kid is thriving in terms of emotional regulation and executive function, which are key aspects of child development at this age. The time outside is amazing and even though he sometimes complains I can tell he is less regulated after long vacations and settles down when he is back at school. He also loves aftercare there. I appreciate that my kid has friends of different ages and can both learn from and mentor others. RFFS has been a gift to him.

that all said, it is a coop and you can tell. That brings some joy - I love going on hikes with the kids - and some pain - I am not in love with vacuuming the classroom, though it has to be done, and I agree that some years it is harder to find volunteers or that some activities can feel a little disorganized. I would also agree that there are some cliques among the parents - and also some introverted parents like me who aren't at their best at big events. But my husband and I have always been welcomed and joyfully participated, and to a great extent the community at River Farm Forest School is what you make it.

I don't think RFFS a great fit for every family. If you are the kind of person who wants immersion language learning, or a heavy focus on academics from before kindergarten all the way through, it might not be the place for you. But RFFS has been a wonderful place for my kid to grow and learn, and I would encourage folk who think it sounds like a good fit for them to give it a chance. [/quote]

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