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Any other 99's so bummed to not get a citywide? Got PS9.
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06.22.09, 06:09 AM [ Flag ]
- I can understand how you feel, but I don't think you will be bummed for long.
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  06.22.09, 07:17 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- you are me last year. but DD is thriving at district G&T (and very proud to of herself) and so we are happy. just try to move forward and embrace PS9, which is a great school, and do everything you can as a parent to support your child's school. If everyone does that, all the schools will rise up. Good luck!
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  06.22.09, 07:25 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Try to take your "pride" out of it and realize that PS9 is in many ways - a better school than Anderson. Everyone drinks the Anderson kool-aid and yes, it's a great school - but PS9 is also GREAT! You should be very happy - many people would kill to get that spot. You will have a great experience at PS9 - it's great!
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  06.22.09, 07:26 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- And applaud your kid for scoring so well - for whatever that is worth (fellow district-bound 99). They will thrive wherever they are.
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  06.22.09, 07:30 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Wow, these are all awesome replies that I really appreciate. Thanks.
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    06.22.09, 07:40 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Seriously, you will love PS9. The kids all scored high enough for Anderson so academically the class can move as quickly. The parents are great too!!
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      06.22.09, 07:58 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - Does PS 9 G&T provide a warm, nurturing, unintimidating environment--e.g., kids, teachers, facilities?
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        07.09.09, 08:59 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I bet PS9 is mostly 99's bc that seems to be the second choice of most 99's on the uws. Not that it matters, but just pointing that out.
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  06.22.09, 07:40 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- That was us last year and we were pretty bummed. But you will always know that the mix of kids you will be with at 9 is the same as Anderson (but with crummy lottery numbers). As far as I can tell (and of course, I had to rationalize it!) Anderson is not that much better except for the middle school option. And by that time, you and your DC may be ready to move on to a new setting anyway. Welcome - it's a great school and restored my faith in public school system...
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  06.22.09, 07:48 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- We did get a citywide, but I knew there would be 99s who didn't, so we could have easily been in the same boat. I hope all the g&ts are great and you like PS9.
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  07.09.09, 09:20 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- no. We got LL. It's perfect.
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  07.09.09, 09:22 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]