To all of us who wind up in SL territory; It would behoove us all and our children to commit ourselves to being active participants in SL school activities. We can raise morale, inspire, generate esprit de corps and motivate. We must have courage and abandon our fears if we are going to be a positive influence in our shared community. Our children feed off of our behavior, and we can teach them t
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South Lakes Pyramid parent Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My impressions is that there are a lot of rentals > in McNair area, which may produce more kids than > homeowners. SLPp, I observe that there are a lot of rentals in McNair, and are inhabited by many children - especially in the low-income apartment units adjacent to the elementary school. These
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South Lakes Pyramid parent Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I once asked how a > magnet would help base kids on this board, and no > one really had a response. SLPp, Would an extensive and organized mentoring and tutoring program that was conducted as part of CAS hours be productive? Would that action make the base children feel included? Would that actio
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Exotic Flinch Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > my beautiful berdhuises. > lure me out there. Sure, no problem. You want your feathers plucked quickly, or oh so slowwwly?
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Again, I truly think that focusing on SL's strengths is the best option for her students. The IB program is excellent, and should be bolstered by 'Magnet status'. SL should be a Humanities magnet, as TJ is for Sci and Tech. (Quantum, you write just beautifully. Where did you learn to write, by the way?) Anyway, judging from the brief explanation of IB's methodology at the IB/AP meeting Monday n
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word Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > McNair is forced to drive 10+ miles to Westfield Wrong, McNair is 6.8 miles to Westfield. I drive it.
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Well, let us hope that the SB will abandon this redistricting effort in the end. We can continue to lobby on that behalf.
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BirdLover Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > RE: this little tidbit......."Je te plumerai, > BirdBrain." > > HA.. Sorry, Mr. Fraud, but you'd never get passed > my security system. You wouldn't even want to try. You crack me up, BirdBath, I like your humour! =^D
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....and the gloves come off (sigh). The last two pages are the most regrettable utterings I have read in a long time. I was hopeful during a period of relative peace that we could have learned to be prepared for this moment. The SB is not done with this plan; there should be no rejoicing nor despairing.
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SLVerity, you win! Just checked out the new map; I got Navy right.
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Scenario: The two alternate elementary schools for McNair children are Aldrin and Armstrong, based of course on McNair's SOL failure rates. FCPS says that alternate schools are chosen based on driving time, distance, and sometimes space. Why Floris was not chosen last summer seems to defy their own logic. Question: While linking McNair with Aldrin and Armstrong in such fashion, would that relati
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BirdLover Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ... so he's just renting. BirdLove, Turns out at the moment renting gives me some flexibility in case the SB won't grandfather my oldest son when McNair switches, or for space reasons can't pupil place and stay at Westfield. > Berdhuis..... you, my dear man No, really, BirdLove, you don't have to... I'm...touche
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BirdLover Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > By the way, don't look up. You never know when I > might fly right over your head. Je te plumerai, BirdBrain
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BirdLover Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What is wrong with you Global Citizens? I thought > you were all about love and peace and kindness. Stick your beak in a tree, BirdBrain.
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Neen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yup. The approved option is always option #3. In > every boundary adjustment, option 3 is staff's > chosen option. I hear that there may be a very > small 'tweak' but that could be just a rumor. I have a hard time seeing all of Navy going to Oakton. It's already split, so it wouldn't surprise me if the SB just
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BirdLover, 1. I am strongly opposed to redistricting 2. I support the ideals of the IB programme The two beliefs can coexist with each other in a man. Simple, non?
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tia Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You are really wacked, mister. What are you > talking about? To do something to help the world > on a sustainable basis? Is there something wrong with creating and using a curriculum that inspires children to be a part of the solution, rather than a part of the problem? Of course not, and SLHS Padre is most certain
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BirdLover Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Berdhuis.... You, my dear man Awww, BirdLover, that was sweet. How nice! I think you're just dear, too. =^D
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> Her repetitive, narcissistic chant is oppressive and > dictatorial. But the mystery and humility is that I am continually provoked to creative ideas by your smart-assed sarcasm, Neen. Thank you.
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Seriously, I am not Thomas More. I know that can be validated among a few of you, too.
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Just a guess Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Berdhuis is Thomas More All depends on what is is.
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Neen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We have enough people who want to hug the world. > Thinking warm thoughts about the world is not > enough. We need more people who can actually DO > something to help the world. I totally agree with you, Neen, that's why we also need principled writers, clergymen, politicians, artists. They all can reveal the div
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Neen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Can you explain what that means and how the IB > program will achieve world peace? Neen, seriously, I firmly believe that an increased understanding among different nations and cultures does foster peace, however achingly slowly this occurs. The younger the process of this understanding begins in students, the b
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Neen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > >>>The presenter for the IB programme last night > did stress, at the beginning, that the IB > programme's mission is to "create global citizens, > and achieve world peace". > > Can you explain what that means and how the IB > program will achieve world peace? > > Thanks. Sure, it means
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SLVerity, How did you like the presentation last night? Did it cover enough material, or beg more questions?
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VaDriver Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > “creating global citizens, maintaining a > sustainable society, and World Peace”.. The presenter for the IB programme last night did stress, at the beginning, that the IB programme's mission is to "create global citizens, and achieve world peace". Personally, I like it.
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Forum Reader Wrote: > ------------------- > 1. What did they have to say about AP? A lot, just don't have to time to adequately answer this one now. Public, anyone out there want to take Question #1? > 2. Did they explain the difference between SL and > HL, especially in regards to college recognition > (admission, placement, and credit)? Yes, they did explain the difference bet
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SLVerity Wrote: > Berdhuis, as one whom I think respects the > position of others, please consider that the > people of South Lakes don't want a magnet. It will > do nothing to help the base school students. A TJ > West would only serve the most advantaged students > in our district and would be like a separate > school on the same campus. Having listened to the presentatio
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VaDriver Wrote: > But here in Fairfax County, Virginia, why can’t > US Citizens grade our papers? > > Any thoughts? I know that some school districts outsource the grading of their essay exams to companies in the U.S. I worked for one of those companies. As for sending tests overseas for grading, I don't know if those are essays or 'fill in the ovals'. If they're the 'fill in t
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BirdLover Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Berdhuis.... You, my dear man, are full of shit. BirdLover, you wrote me at 1:11am to tell me you're not buying my story, and then you wait another 40 minutes later to tell me you think I'm constipated? You really should have slept on that one, BirdLover (great name, by the way). Start over?
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