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Something Fun for 11Yo 12Th Birthday Party
Asked by H.R. from Houston
on March 5, 2008
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Hello,
I'm looking for something fun for my daughters 12th birthday party. She as been through a lot these pass few months w/my husband passing in Dec. she seems very...
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- no clowns or magic shows she will be emberest just throw a surprise party with all her freinds that will make her happy
- I would ask her. It is hard to say what works for one may not work for another. I know that by the time my daughter was in the third grade she had out grown clowns an...
- You should look into The Cooper Foundation for help with your daughter's grief. www.thecooperfoundation.org! I agree with the previous writer, let her lead the way!
My Sons 9Th Grade Class Uses Cats for Dissection
Asked by L.R. from Philadelphia
on September 15, 2009
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I just found out that my sons 9th grade bio class uses cats for dissection. I was horrified to hear this. We have 2 beautiful cats as pets.He said the teacher first sh...
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- Do you have issues with dissection in general or is this specific to cats? I once heard a comedian say that no one protests the killing of ugly animals . . . Ninth gr...
- Hi L., I grew up with cats and have loved them all my life so I understand your distress. On the other hand it has been my experience that most schools do use cats f...
- When I was in high school, we had a choice between cats and fetal pigs. I chose the pig, since we had house cats at home. I would call the school and ask if ther...
Skipping First Grade?
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on May 21, 2010
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My daughter will be six next month and is just finishing kindergarten. All year, she has been going to a first grade class for reading and spelling. Judging from the h...
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- My sister skipped a grade. My mother regrets allowing it to this day. My sister did fine academically, but socially she hung out with the kids from the year behind... ...
- what about Math and english?????? Thats probably why the matha matics in the beginning are review and difficult as the time goes on during the year. I wouldn't do it.
- I have a young teenager for her class. While your daughter may do well academically, there is so much more to school than reading. I wouldn't do it. She will drive ...
Eighth-grade Graduation
Asked by C.H. from Chicago
on May 18, 2011
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My child is graduating from eighth grade soon. We debated back and forth about having a family party and finally decided to go ahead with it. My husband's family all l...
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- If you want the party and the stuff that goes with it then just do it and don't listen to what others say! :) Any excuse you want to have a party is a good reason for ...
- For my kids, we did nothing formal. My daughter had a cute dress and got her hair done. We got my son a nice outfit. Of course we took pictures. They had a dance at ...
- Everyone I know celebrates 8th grade graduations. I had one and that was a long time ago.
Party/Gifts For an 8Th Grade Graduation?
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on May 29, 2011
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My daughters graduate from 8th grade the week after next. I had not intended to have a party (for a few reasons). My plan was to attend their graduation with a few clo...
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- Hi K., I am a bit late responding. I am amazed how parents want to through such a huge party for 8th grade. My son is graduating at the end of June and we are having ...
- My brother has his 8th grade graduation on Tuesday. He hasn't said anything about parties or gifts. We are attending the ceremony, then taking him and a couple friends...
- Our school has an awards ceremony for the 20% of kids (although anyone can attend) receiving an award. Afterward is a dance/party for the class members only with teac...
Retain a Young 1St Grade?
Asked by M.D. from Tulsa
on April 8, 2009
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My daughter has a late August birthday and we had always planned on starting her later. We put her in preschool at 3 and since then we have just pushed her along with ...
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- I held my son back from the begginning- on my own. I put him in pre-k at 5. Instead of kindergarten. (All-day program). He has a June b-day. I think kids are pushe...
- Hi M., As a teacher, if your daughter is not struggling or failing, I would recommend moving her on. That's great that she is reading and doing the math work. It would...
- As a mother of 2 with late birthdays and a grandhild who also will not meet the birthday entry requirment, at first it upset me. Later I saw that they were much better...
6Th Grade Math
Asked by D.B. from Minneapolis
on March 27, 2011
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DD got off to a really bad start with math 3 years ago in an ill-designed math program they tried to institute at our school. It's been an uphill struggle since then....
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- My daughter had struggled with math too! So my husband and I got a private tutor for her, even in the summer! She is now a math wiz! Thank GOD! Have you tried to ask ...
- How about Huntington's Learning Center? Is there one in your area? They supposedly teach math through 12th grade. Go online and see if there is one around you and g...
- Scott Flansburg has some books called "Math Magic" and "Math Magic for Kids" they are the coolest confidence builders I have seen. I use them in the clsssroom all the ...
How Are You Motivating Your 6Th-10th Grade Students to Do Well in School?
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on August 27, 2009
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Parents how are you motivating your child to do well in school. (grades 6th -10th grade)?
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- I have three children involved in many extra curricular activities. If kids are not involved in something that interests them, they won't be motivated. Let's face it...
- I have to say we have been very lucky so far and haven't really had to address this issue. I can tell you though that we have always told/taught our kids (we have 4) ...
- Our youngest graduated from high school in 2009 and that was with honors, he maintained that all through his school career. We talked to our boys continually about th...
8Th Grade Graduation Party Ideas
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on October 22, 2008
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My son is graduating from 8th grade next spring and I'm just wondering what most families do these days to celebrate this occasion. I had someone tell me they hired a...
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- It's definitely good to see that the responses are quite similar to what I would suggest. Graduating from 8th grade is definitely something to celebrate, but more alo...
- A DJ for 8th grade what then for High School A Live Band. What ever happened to the BBQ for a family party. And with money being such a big issue for all of us today...
- OMG First off graduating from 8th grade is a must.. the child has no choice, evidently he has to, its the law... if he wants a "gathering" go for it... But this is N...
Info on Soces 4Th Grade Magnet Programme
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 10, 2009
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My son got into sherman oaks center for enriched studies for grade 4, he is going to andesol elementary home school for north ridge with an api of 860 plus,we have got...
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- I don't know about Soces but I can tell you the experience I have had with my daughter and magnet. When I first applied at second grade she was turned down, said her v...
- Hi S., I have heard nothing but very positive remarks regarding SOCES' academic program from parents and teachers (none of which attend or are employed there execep...
- My daughter got into SOCES in the 4th grade this year and we had to take her out mid year as it was a terrible fit for her. But that doesn't mean that some kids don't...
