Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 12:19     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Anonymous wrote:I was in a trailer in elementary school, and I now have a PhD (in a real discipline)! It can be done. You just have to buckle down, eyes on the prize, and focus on what's important during the trailer years. Teach your kid that friendships are secondary during these years: they need their undivided attention on enduring the trailer gauntlet.

And, parents, it will be hard. There's the water cooler instead of the water fountain. You hear the rain on the protective coverings above while walking the "hallways" (ha!). Your kid may even get the occasional splinter. It's a nasty world out there.


Only if they build the protective coverings. They've been promising to build them at Murch for over a year.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 10:34     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Anonymous wrote:actually- after reading a past post about Lafayette- I would be more nervous about the school and principle more then trailers!


Recognize the negative comments in that thread were dominated by a small group of people with serious axes to grind, and who were exploiting the anonymity of this forum to attack the principal.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 09:24     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Anonymous wrote:I was in a trailer in elementary school, and I now have a PhD (in a real discipline)! It can be done. You just have to buckle down, eyes on the prize, and focus on what's important during the trailer years. Teach your kid that friendships are secondary during these years: they need their undivided attention on enduring the trailer gauntlet.

And, parents, it will be hard. There's the water cooler instead of the water fountain. You hear the rain on the protective coverings above while walking the "hallways" (ha!). Your kid may even get the occasional splinter. It's a nasty world out there.


Love this.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 09:22     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
I was in a trailer in elementary school, and I now have a PhD (in a real discipline)! It can be done. You just have to buckle down, eyes on the prize, and focus on what's important during the trailer years. Teach your kid that friendships are secondary during these years: they need their undivided attention on enduring the trailer gauntlet.

And, parents, it will be hard. There's the water cooler instead of the water fountain. You hear the rain on the protective coverings above while walking the "hallways" (ha!). Your kid may even get the occasional splinter. It's a nasty world out there.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 09:14     Subject: Re:Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Have you looked at the plans for the trailers? Seems very well laid out. I wouldn't worry.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 07:38     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am not psyched about my kids education plans for next year. I love that lafayette is getting a much needed upgrade and don't know of alternative but the idea of my kids in trailers for a year for their school does bother me.


Actually, it's really the parents who don't like the trailers (both my kids actually preferred trailers when they were there - maybe the teachers made a really big deal out of how cool it was?) - the trailers are quiet, air conditioned, light. Sure, it would be nice to be in the building, but as a temporary measure, the trailers are really ok. And you will get to watch the progress (hopefully) throughout the year - relocation can sometimes be tougher on the school community than toughing it out in "learning cottages."


Agree. Kids tend to handle things like this much better than the parents. We have 2 at Lafayette, no concerns with the plan/learning environment, kids are looking forward to something different too.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 07:11     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
^irrationality
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 07:11     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
What's wrong with trailers? Can you set aside your female/mommy irrationally and answer objectively?
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 06:30     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Anonymous wrote:I am not psyched about my kids education plans for next year. I love that lafayette is getting a much needed upgrade and don't know of alternative but the idea of my kids in trailers for a year for their school does bother me.


Actually, it's really the parents who don't like the trailers (both my kids actually preferred trailers when they were there - maybe the teachers made a really big deal out of how cool it was?) - the trailers are quiet, air conditioned, light. Sure, it would be nice to be in the building, but as a temporary measure, the trailers are really ok. And you will get to watch the progress (hopefully) throughout the year - relocation can sometimes be tougher on the school community than toughing it out in "learning cottages."
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2015 00:09     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Anonymous wrote:I am not psyched about my kids education plans for next year. I love that lafayette is getting a much needed upgrade and don't know of alternative but the idea of my kids in trailers for a year for their school does bother me.


Murch sounds much worse than Lafayette. Will L still have a playground after the renovation?
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2015 23:40     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Anonymous wrote:I am not psyched about my kids education plans for next year. I love that lafayette is getting a much needed upgrade and don't know of alternative but the idea of my kids in trailers for a year for their school does bother me.


If it helps, I'm a Murch parent and am very jealous of you: a one year renovation and you get to stay on site! Could be two years at an unspecified location somewhere in DC.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2015 23:37     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
I promise your kid will be just fine. We move quite a bit. My one child spent 2nd and 3rd in a trailer in MO. Then 4th and 5th in a trailer in CA. We moved here and I toured Deal prior to moving. The minute I saw the "learning cottages" I knew he would end up there. And he did! In 7th grade he finally got into the building. He is fine. Teachers typically like the trailers and kids do too. Tend to be more quiet than the building and have their own bathrooms (not all though!!). The only people who have issues with the trailers are parents.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2015 23:22     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
actually- after reading a past post about Lafayette- I would be more nervous about the school and principle more then trailers!
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2015 23:11     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
Anonymous wrote:I am not psyched about my kids education plans for next year. I love that lafayette is getting a much needed upgrade and don't know of alternative but the idea of my kids in trailers for a year for their school does bother me.


Relax, we have two kids at Murch and oldest is doing her 4th grade in trailer and she will be in a trailer for 5th grade as well. Art and music classes are in trailers as well. Lots of problems for teachers and staff and worried parents, but strangely kids like the trailers and education did not suffer. Your child will be ok, at least the school is being redone
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2015 22:51     Subject: Is anyone else worried about Lafayette & the Trailers...
I am not psyched about my kids education plans for next year. I love that lafayette is getting a much needed upgrade and don't know of alternative but the idea of my kids in trailers for a year for their school does bother me.