Reply To: Looking for Info about Lakewood Girls’ Elementary Schools

Thanks tb, okay, here goes…

We would prefer a smaller school, although not something brand new. Yiddish is an option, although not at all a necessity. We are not at all Chassidish. I guess, if you want to use labels, people would probably call us Yeshivish. We will care about what type of friends our daughter has and what type of homes they come from (right now this is not much of an issue as she mostly plays with neighbors and cousins). That does not mean we are elitish or clickish, just that we do and will limit her exposure to many things and will probably not let her play in homes that do not have those restrictions.

Our daughter is, bli ayin harah, quite bright. This is not just a Mommy’s perspective, many people have been shocked by how perceptive she is and by how quickly she picks up information and makes connections. I would like a school that is not afraid of that and will help me nurture that part of her.

I am the type of Mother who will get involved, both with my child’s personal education and with going’s on in the school (pta, etc.) and would like a school that encourages that. I know that most schools like helpful Moms but I have heard of some that only allow a select few to actually be involved.

If anyone can make any suggestions, we would really appreciate it. Thanx!!!