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annabell June 4, 2010


I have a 7 year old boy that is always telling me that he has no friends but yet Ive been told that he does from other children from in his class>how... More » 

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tjlove June 7, 2010


Rather than asking other 7 year olds, I'd start by talking to the teacher about what your son is telling you. She may... More »

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Westonsmom June 15, 2010


Make sure you child knows the real definition of "friend" - and take into account that a "friend"... More »

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Your teacher said what?!?!?!?!?!


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xmom119 May 24, 2010


We have an eleven year old daughter who is in 5th grade. Each day when she comes home we talk about her day.Most of the time its the usual drama....but... More » 

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Mummaof3 June 1, 2010


I think, we parents, need to get a life. We think too much into these issues. We need to let teachers do their jobs... More »

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rmangone June 10, 2010


I think the intentions were good. The teacher could have been more tactful. I don;t think anyone should be a demonstration... More »

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Moving to Saratoga NY area need help with schools


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shaggbark June 2, 2010


Hello, I have three boys and we are moving to the Saratoga Springs NY area. I am having a difficult time choosing which school district to move... More » 

Memorial Day "Celebrations"


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MagnetMom May 30, 2010


I've seen my umpteenth Twitter and Facebook posting from various people and companies wishing me a "Happy Memorial Day" weekend and encouraging... More » 

Did someone else received a survey?


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caring-mother May 26, 2010


Hi, I wonder if all the school districs are making this survey or something similar; Gateway to Success School Climate Survey mine... More » 

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MagnetMom May 27, 2010


Hi caring-mother and welcome to GreatSchools General Parenting community. I'm sorry to say I haven't heard about... More »

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Coaching and Sportsmanship


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MagnetMom May 13, 2010


A story came across the Internet this week that had me really fuming. In a high school track meet between rival schools, a close match was determined... More » 

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4smallclasses May 25, 2010


This is sleazy coaching to say the least. A braided friendship bracelet bears no resemblance to dangling gold hoops... More »

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manque69 May 26, 2010


Rules are Rules. Without seeing the actual rule and any guidance it gives about warnings vs. disqualifications we have... More »

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caneyville ky


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hamptontammy May 23, 2010


dose any know about the play tomorrow???? what they are have to where

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MagnetMom May 23, 2010


hi hamptontammy and welcome to GreatSchools General Parenting Community. You might not realize you've posted your question... More »

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California Virtual Academy


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Great2b May 18, 2010


I noticed that parents are rating CAVA-SD excellent in academics. Can someone help me understand why their test score are so low? Concerned... More » 

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MagnetMom May 19, 2010


hi Great2b and welcome to the General Parenting Community at GreatSchools. I've looked at CAVA myself out of... More »

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Teacher apologizes for beating a student. What??


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tjlove May 17, 2010


A Houston teacher was fired from her job last week after being recorded beating one of her students. The circumstances of the event are a little... More » 

Summer vacation!


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cultureclub May 13, 2010


It's coming up and fast! This summer we're keeping local. One is going to a swim camp and the other is going to a sports camp. Other than that we... More » 

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MagnetMom May 14, 2010


Hi cultureclub! My daughter is participating in a two-afternoon a week summer music camp to improve her violin... More »

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