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Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

I don’t think it’s that deep. It’s largely a transient population. They move in and register. Six to one half a dozen to another. Light years better than what their children would have had in their home countries, which is a wonderful thing.
But I believe I’ve made it very clear how small the difference in distance we are talking about. I will not give it up. It’s too important. I suspect you are hoping to be moved from Alcova to the new school. That’s a nice idea. Good luck.

Actually I'm a current Randolph parent and my child has at least one friend who lives in the part of the complex you are referring to.

That’s wonderful. I’m sure they would continue to be friends if boundaries are shifted. Your kid would have the opportunity to meet other kids as well.

Sorry your kid isn't getting a spot at Montessori. Stop making an a** of yourself. It's gross. You want to be an orange shirt? Then south Arlington is not for you.

Very strange comment about Montessori. My family has no interest, but I’m certainly not going to gloat about kids not getting into the program. I urge you to find a way to have these conversations without getting emotional. It would really benefit everyone, especially since you have first hand experience in one of these schools.
And it may seem “gross” to talk about zones and demographics to some. I find it gross that families have largely been disinterested in the past. There really isn’t anything gross about wanting the best education for your kids and to protect what is likely you’re biggest asset/investment.

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Also, this year's fr/l rates were posted. Barcroft is at 59.67%. Randolph, 73.67%. Abingdon is all the way down to 47.16%. I have no idea what the new Drew will look like, but I think it's going to be under 60% just based on the current surrounding area demographics. In this domino scenario of "improving" schools it looks like we're going to have a number of schools under or right at 60%. But Randolph is going to be the one of the last dominos to fall.

I hope you are right on Drew, but I'm betting the Arna Valley AH and older apartments near the Glebe Rd Giant are redistricted from Oakridge to Drew and really increase the number of FARMS kids.

I think Oakridge and Hoffman Boston end up ahead, and Drew ends up looking like Barcroft and Randolph.

True that. The S. Arlington Way is to take whatever crap the County deals out to them without complaint. Except if they don't get their streetcar. Then they whine. Loudly. But effective advocacy is not a S. Arlington thing. PP is right. You should move to N. Arlington. You will be happier. And your schools will be better!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

I don’t think it’s that deep. It’s largely a transient population. They move in and register. Six to one half a dozen to another. Light years better than what their children would have had in their home countries, which is a wonderful thing.
But I believe I’ve made it very clear how small the difference in distance we are talking about. I will not give it up. It’s too important. I suspect you are hoping to be moved from Alcova to the new school. That’s a nice idea. Good luck.

Actually I'm a current Randolph parent and my child has at least one friend who lives in the part of the complex you are referring to.

That’s wonderful. I’m sure they would continue to be friends if boundaries are shifted. Your kid would have the opportunity to meet other kids as well.

Sorry your kid isn't getting a spot at Montessori. Stop making an a** of yourself. It's gross. You want to be an orange shirt? Then south Arlington is not for you.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

I don’t think it’s that deep. It’s largely a transient population. They move in and register. Six to one half a dozen to another. Light years better than what their children would have had in their home countries, which is a wonderful thing.
But I believe I’ve made it very clear how small the difference in distance we are talking about. I will not give it up. It’s too important. I suspect you are hoping to be moved from Alcova to the new school. That’s a nice idea. Good luck.

Actually I'm a current Randolph parent and my child has at least one friend who lives in the part of the complex you are referring to.

That’s wonderful. I’m sure they would continue to be friends if boundaries are shifted. Your kid would have the opportunity to meet other kids as well.

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Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

This.

Also, this year's fr/l rates were posted. Barcroft is at 59.67%. Randolph, 73.67%. Abingdon is all the way down to 47.16%. I have no idea what the new Drew will look like, but I think it's going to be under 60% just based on the current surrounding area demographics. In this domino scenario of "improving" schools it looks like we're going to have a number of schools under or right at 60%. But Randolph is going to be the one of the last dominos to fall.

I'm not a Barcroft parent, but I have friends who are. They're happy with the school, and even like the year-round calendar (which I think is a big deterrent honestly). I have no idea what will happen with the boundaries, but I really can't see the scenario you're proposing coming to pass. Because the current Randolph parents are not going to show up in their shirts. And those are the parents the SB would listen to. Not those of us posting on DCUM. And frankly, I have come to believe that this is appropriate. If they WANT buses and opportunities to attend schools outside of their boundary, those should be provided. And low income families should be counseled about the various options available to them. But it's kind of gross to me that you'd suggest moving the families who are happy to schools further from their own homes against their wishes.

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Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

I don’t think it’s that deep. It’s largely a transient population. They move in and register. Six to one half a dozen to another. Light years better than what their children would have had in their home countries, which is a wonderful thing.
But I believe I’ve made it very clear how small the difference in distance we are talking about. I will not give it up. It’s too important. I suspect you are hoping to be moved from Alcova to the new school. That’s a nice idea. Good luck.

Actually I'm a current Randolph parent and my child has at least one friend who lives in the part of the complex you are referring to.

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Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

Through the park is actually longer- says google maps.

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Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

I don’t think it’s that deep. It’s largely a transient population. They move in and register. Six to one half a dozen to another. Light years better than what their children would have had in their home countries, which is a wonderful thing.
But I believe I’ve made it very clear how small the difference in distance we are talking about. I will not give it up. It’s too important. I suspect you are hoping to be moved from Alcova to the new school. That’s a nice idea. Good luck.

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Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

Yeah but not as much

Anonymous wrote:.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

Give it up. It's less than .4 mile because of the paths going up from Doctor's Run directly to the school. George Mason is busy but they are not crossing at as busy of a point. Barcroft has enough space that plenty of those families could already send their kids there if they wanted to. They don't want that. They want Randolph. What they want matters too.

.6 mile walk from the corner of Columbia Pike and George Mason to Barcroft elementary school.
It would involve employing a crossing guard I believe, or possibly moving one. I think there is a guard at George Mason and Four Mile.
The same starting point to Randolph elementary is approximately .4 miles.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m still waiting. Does anyone else have a plan that adds another elementary school with below 60% Farms?
Doesn’t matter which
Drew
Barcroft
Randolph
Carlin Springs
Abingdon ( currently on the cusp, but slated for considerably more AH)

Anyone?

I don't think you get it. The SB doesn't care about FARMs rates. Were you paying attention to the middle school boundary change process? They will just throw more resources at the school. Give up it is all about walkability/proximity.

I was paying attention.
I paid attention when people wore matching shirts and shouted the SB down. The SB cares about what the parents are telling them to care about. They care about walkabilty in north Arlington, because the loudest parents won. We dont even have to really get loud. Aside from outside groups intervening, it shouldn’t be that arduous a task. Get a plan. Implement the plan. It’s not like we have to yell louder than north Arlington to be heard. They are sitting this one out.
But your plan is to do nothing? What exactly are you proposing?
Or is your plan to wait it out and see if Barcroft bounces back?
I don’t see that happening. Fight for an option that might actually move the numbers.

Also, if you’ve been following this thread for Montessori, this still effects you. The more kids who aren’t going to their zoned school are that many more kids trying the squeeze into Montessori. We need another better performing school.

Anonymous wrote:I’m still waiting. Does anyone else have a plan that adds another elementary school with below 60% Farms?
Doesn’t matter which
Drew
Barcroft
Randolph
Carlin Springs
Abingdon ( currently on the cusp, but slated for considerably more AH)

Anyone?

I don't think you get it. The SB doesn't care about FARMs rates. Were you paying attention to the middle school boundary change process? They will just throw more resources at the school. Give up it is all about walkability/proximity.

I’m still waiting. Does anyone else have a plan that adds another elementary school with below 60% Farms?
Doesn’t matter which
Drew
Barcroft
Randolph
Carlin Springs
Abingdon ( currently on the cusp, but slated for considerably more AH)

Anyone?