Tag Archives: kindergarten
Delay Kindergarten at Your Child’s Peril – a recent NYT op ed piece
Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by JM.
We posted a series on “redshirting” a while back and it still seems to be a hot topic. Many of us question whether to advance our kindergartner or keep them back for a second year so they can mature or get ahead, especially we are told, if they are boys. It’s a common dilemma many parents [...]
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Superintendent Boasberg Mentions ScoopToo in Letter to DPS Community
Posted on 30. Nov, 2010 by KB.
Letter from Superintendent Tom Boasberg: Breaking Ground…and Setting the Foundation for a Great Education Dear DPS Community: One of our critical priorities in the Denver Public Schools is increasing our kids’ access to high quality preschool and full-day kindergarten. Research is clear that preschool and full-day kindergarten are critical for a child’s academic and social development [...]
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Get the Inside Scoop at DPS Early Education Events This Fall
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by JM.
Get Educated at the Preschool and Kindergarten EARLY EDUCATION SCOOP Events This Fall! There are also Middle School and High School Events as well. See the DPS Announcement here. REGISTER TO ATTEND <- click here For new parents, enrolling in preschool and kindergarten in Denver Public Schools can be confusing. At the Early Education Scoop, [...]
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Our Journey to Kindergarten: An Essay by Jennifer Holladay
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by JM.
It has been our discovery here at ScoopToo.com that we are not alone – that YOU are not alone. The dark little secrets that we harbor about what-to-do-about-finding-the-right-school-for Johnny or Susie are, more often than not, running through the heads of the majority of parents of 4 year olds out there. Quite possibly the ambitious [...]
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WELCOME TO SCOOPTOO
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by KB.
Our blog’s purpose is to help parents navigate the Kindergarten and elementary school phase of their children’s education. In Colorado, we are given the opportunity of “choice” in our search. This program gives parents many options when it comes to choosing a school for their child outside of their neighborhood school. The process can become [...]
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Parents in San Francisco Discouraged by Choice Too
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by KB.
I recently came across this interesting article from the NY Times regarding San Francisco’s Public School System. Parents in San Francisco, like Denver, have many options when it comes to their children’s education. However, if parents there are choosing public school, the student-assignment process is complex and flawed. The Superintendent hopes to replace the current [...]
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School Scoop: Park Hill Elementary
Posted on 22. Oct, 2009 by KB.
School: PARK HILL ELEMENTARY Website: http://parkhill.dpsk12.org/ Type: Public-DPS Tours: Tours take place in the fall. Currently, tours are given each Wednesday at 9am (through December). Be sure to check the website or call the school to reserve a spot. Main Phone: (303) 322-1811 Principal: Tonda Potts Location: 5050 E.19th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80220-Park Hill neighborhood [...]
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DPS Highly Gifted & Talented and Advanced K. Deadlines…
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by JM.
If you’re like many of us, the deadlines and application process for the various facets of the DPS system can be confusing. Let this be your reminder that the Denver Public Schools Highly Gifted & Talented nomination deadline (2010/2011 school year) is November 2, 2009. The deadline for applications for the Advanced Kindergarten program is [...]
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Gearing Up for Fall
Posted on 03. Sep, 2009 by admin.
It’s that time of year again folks! Many of you will be starting your school search soon. You may be asking yourself all sorts of questions, in particular, where do I begin? You want the SCOOP? You got it. Below are some of our first posts (many of which were buried in past archives) that [...]
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Interview With a Parent Series No. 2
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by JM.
Interview Series-No. 2 Parent: Tracy Stevens has two young sons whom will be homeschooled this upcoming year. This decision was based on some previous school experiences for her eldest son along with some other contributing factors. Q: Describe your transitional experience or scenario. A: Our son went to Westerly Creek for Kindergarten. He was one of [...]
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