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I really want to get the class lists from Anderson. Most of dc's friends from preschool are away on vacation and this would be a great time to get together with some new classmates and hopefully make some friends. Anyone else waiting for class list from your dc school? I know there will be flamers, but I think setting up playdates now is a GREAT idea to get them ready for September.
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np: We are also waiting for the A lists. I think playdates are a good idea. There is even a mom with a dd who I met at the "picnic" who I think seemed to get along with my dd and I plan to shoot her an email when I get the list. Nevertheless, fwiw, there are so many Anderson haters on here these days that these kind of posts will generate snarky responses. If you try to schedule play dates when you get the list with people nearby, or others, I'd think you'd get a nice response. Nevertheless, there's probably no rush as a lot of people are busy in the summer with various activities, vacations, etc.
[ Reply | Options ]. . . and they only reason I think this is more important for a school like A is that a lot of these kids will know nobody the first day they arrive. IN local schools, a child often knows at least one person prior to arrival at the school. I think seeing a familiar face will make the whole K process a little less scary - even if my dd never plays with that summer play date kid again. After the summer, the playdate scheduling is 100% up to dd.
[ Reply | Options ]so, the kids won't know anyone -- it's really not a big deal at all -- they'll all be in the same boat. i would use the summer months to stay connected with dc's friends from preschool, which will give your dc assurances that even though her friends are going to different schools, they can still see their old friends. btw, i am a current anderson parent. all the kids managed to make friends with their classmates the first week or two of school -- which is what happens at most schools, even neighborhood ones.
[ Reply | Options ]Honestly, if my kid doesn't know anyone, she will totally survive. If she knows a kid or two before school, I think it would be great. Also, meeting a new kid or two who will be in your new K class in no way replaces the endless playdates with old friends. I'm not sure what the debate is exactly.
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my dc is not school age and I have no intention of sending her to Anderson one day but why are you posting this on UB other than to announce your dc is going there? Obviously, you're not going to get the list from here. Why not just call the school?
[ Reply | Options ]op: I knew that as soon as I put Anderson in my post i would get remarks like this. But, as you see, someone else who has a dc going there in Sept is on here too and has said she wants to set something up. You never know who you will "meet" on UB, that is why I put the school name in my post.
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op: Yes, I understand that and that would be OK too, but I just thought it would be nice for dc to play with other kids this summer. I did not say it was necessary, just that it would be nice.
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I'll probably be flamed too - but I am at the opposite end of the spectrum. Parents need to butt out of childrens social lives. Leave them alone to find their way. Playdates over the summer with future classmates are ridiculous.
[ Reply | Options ]Thanks. ITA. The kid is now old enough to find her own friends. No need for a parent to butt in and set things up.
[ Reply | Options ]Do you know what a minority we are in? I was amazed at the intensity of the moms trying to jockey social position for their dc. It was a frenzy - and so incredibly foreign to my sensibilities. I talked to my mom - it just wasn't like this when we grew up - you threw your child in a pile of kids and let them find their own friends. You didn't have to manipulate it.
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op: No, I have not posted this before. Was there another one? See, I am not the only mom.
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np: Well, maybe we can all get together and let our kids play at the playground together. There is nothing wrong with the OP trying to meet other incoming A parents and dc. Maybe she just wants her son to have some kind of familiarity walking into a new school in Sept. Leave her alone. Hey OP, we should meet up. I wish there were a way to exchange info without all of the UB flamers seeing it.
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we got our dc's class list last year really early. dc did one playdate over the summer, then the week before school, everyone was freaking out and dc had calls from like 8 kids to do something. they will spend sooooooooooooo much time tog next year, don't even worry about it-there really is no need
[ Reply | Options ]IT IS ILLEGAL FOR THEM TO GIVE OUT THE INFORMATION! PARENTS HAVE TO GIVE PERMISSION FOR THEIR INFO TO BE RELEASED, WHICH WON'T HAPPEN UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS....
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