Anonymous
Post 04/13/2015 11:23     Subject: Specialty Lottery 2015
Giving up spot at Greenbelt Middle. Opting for private school.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2015 22:04     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Call the school that your child got into and ask if you can stop by to fill out paperwork. That should get the ball rolling.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2015 18:04     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
When you send your acceptance letter back are you supposed to get a confirmation from the school system. If so will you get it by mail or email?
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2015 00:47     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
I am giving up my spot for College Park Academy (less than 100 on the waiting list). Sending child to CMIT (sibling preference).
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2015 22:04     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Anonymous wrote:We received a letter today confirming that our child is on the wait list for two specialty programs. One of the wait list numbers was the same as what we see on the website. The other number was better.

This could take until the end of September to play out. What an crazy way of life.


I think this is why a lot of people just bow out. That is a month into the school year, and many people are not interested in waiting that long. A lot of private schools require an answer WAY before then.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2015 21:58     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
We received a letter today confirming that our child is on the wait list for two specialty programs. One of the wait list numbers was the same as what we see on the website. The other number was better.

This could take until the end of September to play out. What an crazy way of life.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2015 19:23     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Anonymous wrote:Neither. My child entered Goddard Montessori at 7th grade.


Oh, okay. Thanks for the info!
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2015 19:19     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Neither. My child entered Goddard Montessori at 7th grade.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2015 18:49     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Anonymous wrote: Congrats! When we got an offer from goddard Montessori we mailed faxed AND went there in person because we wanted to make sure we secured the spot. Maybe excessive but it worked!



Sorry, I just messed up that last post, (I should've used my computer instead of my cell phone) but I meant:
If you dont mind me asking, did you apply for the 3 year old program or the 4 year old program, and what was your number on the list.?

I am trying to get my daughter into the 4 year old program, but she is on the list in the low 20s.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2015 18:35     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: Congrats! When we got an offer from goddard Montessori we mailed faxed AND went there in person because we wanted to make sure we secured the spot. Maybe excessive but it worked!



If you dont mind me asking, did you apply for the 3 year old program or the 4 year old program, and what was your number on the list.?

I am trying to get my daughter into the 4 year old program, but she is on the list in the low 20s.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2015 16:31     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Anonymous wrote:I got my letter today and we were accepted for Glendarden Woods. We are excited because we have never been successful at the lottery for charter, kindergarten or any immersion schools. I do have a question it says fax or mail but i want to make sure they get this letter has anyone emailed there letters of acceptance back or is everyone faxing their letter to accept? If you emailed who do you email it to. However, i should follow the directions on the form. Lol.


Congrats! When we got an offer from goddard Montessori we mailed faxed AND went there in person because we wanted to make sure we secured the spot. Maybe excessive but it worked!
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2015 22:43     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
I got my letter today and we were accepted for Glendarden Woods. We are excited because we have never been successful at the lottery for charter, kindergarten or any immersion schools. I do have a question it says fax or mail but i want to make sure they get this letter has anyone emailed there letters of acceptance back or is everyone faxing their letter to accept? If you emailed who do you email it to. However, i should follow the directions on the form. Lol.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2015 20:00     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Anonymous wrote:I contacted the pupil accounting and school boundary office who sent the letter. They were amazing and got right back to me. For me it was miscommunication.


Great! Thank you!
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2015 17:34     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
I contacted the pupil accounting and school boundary office who sent the letter. They were amazing and got right back to me. For me it was miscommunication.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2015 09:36     Subject: Re:Specialty Lottery 2015
Anonymous wrote:I just Reread the letter it says "based on test and data packet your child is qualified for TAG program." I must say the people in the office got back to me today very quickly and they will cross check with TAG office. Hope to hear good news.


Hi! I'm having the same issue. Did you email the school's office or the TAG office for help? I've called the TAG office in the past and they don't ever seem to answer the phone...