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Anonymous wrote:also appreciate the comment about pictures. it may be a normal day for some, but for others its the first time their kid has ever gone to primary school, a forever memory, and i don't care one bit if it delays my drop off or others, you can't get that moment back!

The go park your car and walk up to the building for.pictures. you don't use the kiss & ride or drop-off lane if you know you need need to talk to a teacher or get out of your car to take picture or drop something off. Just park you stupid car down the block and walk your kid up! Better yet take the picture at home or after school.

Lamb makes a big deal about not parking in the neighborhood to avoid angering the neighborhood.

I am a DC taxpayer and will freely park in the neighborhood as I see fit. I suggest other parents do the same. It is a breeze to park and walk a block or two.

You must be so fun!

Why? Anyone can park on the street and pp is probably there for less than 15 min.

It's more the "I pay taxes so I can do it!" attitude that was off-putting. We all do what we have to do when our kids aren't in walking distance, but I don't think it's a bad thing to be mindful of a school's impact on neighbors. The PP seemed pretty scornful of that idea. Maybe I read too much into their comment, but perhaps not....

I’m super fun.

And no I don’t give a crap about the neighbors around lamb. I live in a neighborhood that is popular on the weekends. I don’t get to tell people to not park in my neighborhood and neither do the 16th street heights neighbors. Put up with it. It’s 15 minutes, max. You don’t get special rules.

NP. I’m also add any neighbors that are going to park on their streets are already parked. Hardly any are coming right at 8:30 to park their cars. If they are, they know to wait until 9. No big deal. Especially in 16th St Heights where parking isn’t an issue.

especially when the streets are public space and not owned by the neighborhood. go forth and park!

Anonymous wrote:LAMB is super easy and takes 5 minutes.

It’s been better but not 5 minutes every day in my experience. After we pick up is still challenging. That is why they informed parents waiting outside that they are switching to an electronic dismissal app for aftercare.

LAMB is super easy and takes 5 minutes.

Bumping this thread. How's it going 2 weeks later?

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Anonymous wrote:so has parking between LAMB and [fka West] been difficult at dropoff or not?

Not from what I’ve observed. LAMB has asked parents not to park in the neighborhood, and from what I’ve seen most parents are honoring that. Also a decent number of walkers and bikers at both schools which helps.

There are lots of backups on 14th street in the morning. To be expected IMO

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Anonymous wrote:also appreciate the comment about pictures. it may be a normal day for some, but for others its the first time their kid has ever gone to primary school, a forever memory, and i don't care one bit if it delays my drop off or others, you can't get that moment back!

The go park your car and walk up to the building for.pictures. you don't use the kiss & ride or drop-off lane if you know you need need to talk to a teacher or get out of your car to take picture or drop something off. Just park you stupid car down the block and walk your kid up! Better yet take the picture at home or after school.

Lamb makes a big deal about not parking in the neighborhood to avoid angering the neighborhood.

I am a DC taxpayer and will freely park in the neighborhood as I see fit. I suggest other parents do the same. It is a breeze to park and walk a block or two.

You must be so fun!

Why? Anyone can park on the street and pp is probably there for less than 15 min.

It's more the "I pay taxes so I can do it!" attitude that was off-putting. We all do what we have to do when our kids aren't in walking distance, but I don't think it's a bad thing to be mindful of a school's impact on neighbors. The PP seemed pretty scornful of that idea. Maybe I read too much into their comment, but perhaps not....

I’m super fun.

And no I don’t give a crap about the neighbors around lamb. I live in a neighborhood that is popular on the weekends. I don’t get to tell people to not park in my neighborhood and neither do the 16th street heights neighbors. Put up with it. It’s 15 minutes, max. You don’t get special rules.

NP. I’m also add any neighbors that are going to park on their streets are already parked. Hardly any are coming right at 8:30 to park their cars. If they are, they know to wait until 9. No big deal. Especially in 16th St Heights where parking isn’t an issue.

No one wants to go to 16th St heights unless they live there or go to lamb. So they need to calm down.

Anonymous wrote:so has parking between LAMB and [fka West] been difficult at dropoff or not?

Not from what I’ve observed. LAMB has asked parents not to park in the neighborhood, and from what I’ve seen most parents are honoring that. Also a decent number of walkers and bikers at both schools which helps.

so has parking between LAMB and [fka West] been difficult at dropoff or not?

Anonymous wrote:Nothing compares to what is happening at SWS …

LOL do yourself a favor and come in the Maryland Ave side.

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Anonymous wrote:Nothing compares to what is happening at SWS …

Care to elaborate? How do you know nothing compares? We waited about an hour at Marie Reed.

Not PP. 26th St NE is a huge bottleneck with multiple campuses (TR Young, Browne, Phelps, SWS swing space) and morning traffic from Carver Langston neighborhood feeding to Benning Rd. This is nothing new for in-person learning and not specific to SWS (more cars don't help). This should improve when Browne modernizes and moves to pods currently housing SWS but could be even worse with JO Wilson in pods.

Traffic is bad, although today was slightly improved. Might be due to pre-/after- care not starting on first day or two across the board, which would spread out the crush around 8:30/3:15. Maybe also just parents altering routines in response to first week crush.

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Anonymous wrote:also appreciate the comment about pictures. it may be a normal day for some, but for others its the first time their kid has ever gone to primary school, a forever memory, and i don't care one bit if it delays my drop off or others, you can't get that moment back!

The go park your car and walk up to the building for.pictures. you don't use the kiss & ride or drop-off lane if you know you need need to talk to a teacher or get out of your car to take picture or drop something off. Just park you stupid car down the block and walk your kid up! Better yet take the picture at home or after school.

Lamb makes a big deal about not parking in the neighborhood to avoid angering the neighborhood.

I am a DC taxpayer and will freely park in the neighborhood as I see fit. I suggest other parents do the same. It is a breeze to park and walk a block or two.

You must be so fun!

Why? Anyone can park on the street and pp is probably there for less than 15 min.

It's more the "I pay taxes so I can do it!" attitude that was off-putting. We all do what we have to do when our kids aren't in walking distance, but I don't think it's a bad thing to be mindful of a school's impact on neighbors. The PP seemed pretty scornful of that idea. Maybe I read too much into their comment, but perhaps not....

I’m super fun.

And no I don’t give a crap about the neighbors around lamb. I live in a neighborhood that is popular on the weekends. I don’t get to tell people to not park in my neighborhood and neither do the 16th street heights neighbors. Put up with it. It’s 15 minutes, max. You don’t get special rules.

NP. I’m also add any neighbors that are going to park on their streets are already parked. Hardly any are coming right at 8:30 to park their cars. If they are, they know to wait until 9. No big deal. Especially in 16th St Heights where parking isn’t an issue.

FWIW - after a couple of days (and what appears to be significantly fewer parents helping their kids out of the car) the kiss-and-ride at LAMB today was breeze. even with kids at two different doors, I was in and out in under 5 minutes. I'm not saying you can't park and walk in, but personally the kiss-and-ride system (when it works) makes drop-off blissfully easy for us (recognizing that my kids are older, familiar with the school and their teachers, and all of that certainly that makes a big difference - even if it's not for everyone I very much appreciate the option).

LAMB parent here. It does seem to be going much better. I will say that I miss the requirement that most children, including all younger elementary students, be escorted into the building. I know it could be a hassle, but I think that was what gave LAMB the strong sense of community that we are known for. Parents had the opportunity to interact with other parents. That will still happen with primary students because they have to be escorted in, but with an upper elementary student, I miss talking to parents at pickup and drop-off. It can't be helped right now, however.

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Anonymous wrote:also appreciate the comment about pictures. it may be a normal day for some, but for others its the first time their kid has ever gone to primary school, a forever memory, and i don't care one bit if it delays my drop off or others, you can't get that moment back!

The go park your car and walk up to the building for.pictures. you don't use the kiss & ride or drop-off lane if you know you need need to talk to a teacher or get out of your car to take picture or drop something off. Just park you stupid car down the block and walk your kid up! Better yet take the picture at home or after school.

Lamb makes a big deal about not parking in the neighborhood to avoid angering the neighborhood.

I am a DC taxpayer and will freely park in the neighborhood as I see fit. I suggest other parents do the same. It is a breeze to park and walk a block or two.

You must be so fun!

Why? Anyone can park on the street and pp is probably there for less than 15 min.

It's more the "I pay taxes so I can do it!" attitude that was off-putting. We all do what we have to do when our kids aren't in walking distance, but I don't think it's a bad thing to be mindful of a school's impact on neighbors. The PP seemed pretty scornful of that idea. Maybe I read too much into their comment, but perhaps not....

I’m super fun.

And no I don’t give a crap about the neighbors around lamb. I live in a neighborhood that is popular on the weekends. I don’t get to tell people to not park in my neighborhood and neither do the 16th street heights neighbors. Put up with it. It’s 15 minutes, max. You don’t get special rules.

NP. I’m also add any neighbors that are going to park on their streets are already parked. Hardly any are coming right at 8:30 to park their cars. If they are, they know to wait until 9. No big deal. Especially in 16th St Heights where parking isn’t an issue.

FWIW - after a couple of days (and what appears to be significantly fewer parents helping their kids out of the car) the kiss-and-ride at LAMB today was breeze. even with kids at two different doors, I was in and out in under 5 minutes. I'm not saying you can't park and walk in, but personally the kiss-and-ride system (when it works) makes drop-off blissfully easy for us (recognizing that my kids are older, familiar with the school and their teachers, and all of that certainly that makes a big difference - even if it's not for everyone I very much appreciate the option).

Anonymous wrote:Nothing compares to what is happening at SWS …

Care to elaborate? How do you know nothing compares? We waited about an hour at Marie Reed.

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Anonymous wrote:also appreciate the comment about pictures. it may be a normal day for some, but for others its the first time their kid has ever gone to primary school, a forever memory, and i don't care one bit if it delays my drop off or others, you can't get that moment back!

The go park your car and walk up to the building for.pictures. you don't use the kiss & ride or drop-off lane if you know you need need to talk to a teacher or get out of your car to take picture or drop something off. Just park you stupid car down the block and walk your kid up! Better yet take the picture at home or after school.

Lamb makes a big deal about not parking in the neighborhood to avoid angering the neighborhood.

I am a DC taxpayer and will freely park in the neighborhood as I see fit. I suggest other parents do the same. It is a breeze to park and walk a block or two.

You must be so fun!

Why? Anyone can park on the street and pp is probably there for less than 15 min.

It's more the "I pay taxes so I can do it!" attitude that was off-putting. We all do what we have to do when our kids aren't in walking distance, but I don't think it's a bad thing to be mindful of a school's impact on neighbors. The PP seemed pretty scornful of that idea. Maybe I read too much into their comment, but perhaps not....

I’m super fun.

And no I don’t give a crap about the neighbors around lamb. I live in a neighborhood that is popular on the weekends. I don’t get to tell people to not park in my neighborhood and neither do the 16th street heights neighbors. Put up with it. It’s 15 minutes, max. You don’t get special rules.

NP. I’m also add any neighbors that are going to park on their streets are already parked. Hardly any are coming right at 8:30 to park their cars. If they are, they know to wait until 9. No big deal. Especially in 16th St Heights where parking isn’t an issue.