Anonymous
Post 01/21/2013 12:23     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Anonymous wrote:Wrong! You want to show that your child is consistent. Have concrete examples to back it up!


Actually, our AART told us something very similar to the pp. She said that the committee doesn't want to see that your child is perfect, and they won't believe it anyway. The parent questionnaire is given very little weight, but it does show that the parent is involved and interested.
The committee also doesn't have time to look at every piece of submitted work. If the kid has great test scores, keep the file simple. We were also told that they don't focus on achievements in music, art, or sports, as the program requires academic ability.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2013 11:32     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Wrong! You want to show that your child is consistent. Have concrete examples to back it up!
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2013 09:11     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What does it mean "play it straight"? Any suggestions? I've heard the same thing from others but I am not sure what it means or what to include...


Don't embellish, don't lie, don't make up stuff that your kid never did.
And don't type in 7 point font.


If you check "consistently" on every category on the parent questionnaire, the committee it likely to take it with a grain of salt. Don't try to make it seem like your child is the poster child for AAP eligibility. Every child has strengths and weaknesses. Be honest. It is never good if your parent questionnaire or referral form conflicts with the GBRS or work samples provided by the school.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2013 08:53     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Anonymous wrote:I thought the principals were told to wait and send out their letters Jan.21-24. Looks like Willow Springs and a second school went ahead and sent out their letters on Friday.


Site-based management. Central office staff can suggest things but individual school principals make their own decisions. This is also why there are differences in delivery of services, including but not limited to AAP.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2013 08:50     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
I thought the principals were told to wait and send out their letters Jan.21-24. Looks like Willow Springs and a second school went ahead and sent out their letters on Friday.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2013 08:34     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Anonymous wrote:What does it mean "play it straight"? Any suggestions? I've heard the same thing from others but I am not sure what it means or what to include...


Don't embellish, don't lie, don't make up stuff that your kid never did.
And don't type in 7 point font.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2013 08:33     Subject: Re:In-pool letters arrived today
What is this thread even about? Sorry, just being nosy.
Anonymous
Post 01/21/2013 08:31     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
What does it mean "play it straight"? Any suggestions? I've heard the same thing from others but I am not sure what it means or what to include...
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2013 21:16     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Got ours!! Louise Archer!! I'm told by other moms that if your in the pool to play it straight and don't overdo it.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2013 20:04     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
So what should parents do after getting the in-pool letter? Do we need to fill out any forms too?
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2013 19:54     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Both in-pool and not in-pool will get a letter? Or only in-pool will get a letter?
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2013 19:42     Subject: Re:In-pool letters arrived today
No, we checked. None for Mosby Woods.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2013 19:12     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Yes. Any other schools?
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2013 18:54     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
Are you Willow Springs too?
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2013 18:14     Subject: In-pool letters arrived today
We just got our in-pool letter by mail today. Any others? Any surprises?