Don't worry about it - everyone thinks they will win next year and parents of kids at private schools know they are getting something for their money a public can't offer.

Maybe at middle school you can cringe and cower, but too many good options for elementary school to sweat it.

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? Don't. Things are likely to ultimately work out well for them, and your "win" might not be all that.

That type of passive aggressive response is pretty much what I imagine OP is worried about. Thanks for making their point for them.

I know, it's really awkward. But I have found HRCS parents quite generous and helpful in my efforts to improve our neighborhood school. Not enrolling doesn't mean you can't help.

Agreed. It also sucks for my fourth grader who knows that many of her elementary school friends will be spread across different schools.

Anonymous wrote:Feeling kinda uncomfortable with our luck today... Anyone else?

I definitely felt that last year. But when school starts you will find other parents you can celebrate your lottery win with.

Definitely don't feel bad. Also when you hear your doorbell ring tonight and see a flaming bag there, just stomp it out.

Anonymous wrote:Because of all the unknowns, even in something that is touted as an "HRCS" I take the position that I always win. By not getting in somewhere, I could have dodged a bullet.

Love this. Great perspective.

Because of all the unknowns, even in something that is touted as an "HRCS" I take the position that I always win. By not getting in somewhere, I could have dodged a bullet.

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? Don't. Things are likely to ultimately work out well for them, and your "win" might not be all that.

Exactly. We "won" the lottery for a HRCS a few years ago. Didn't turn out well.

Anonymous wrote:As a "loser", I would say really don't feel too bad. It happens and I'm fine with it. 2017 is another spin of the wheel and you might end up in the same school after all.

Agree. I'm happy for my friends.

Seriously? Don't. Things are likely to ultimately work out well for them, and your "win" might not be all that.

As a "loser", I would say really don't feel too bad. It happens and I'm fine with it. 2017 is another spin of the wheel and you might end up in the same school after all.

Anonymous wrote:It sucks more for them. Give them some space and time.

of course, that's my point...

It sucks more for them. Give them some space and time.

Feeling kinda uncomfortable with our luck today... Anyone else?