Comments for Towson Families United http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:13:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on NEWS ALERT: ADDITIONS PROPOSED FOR STONELEIGH, HAMPTON ELEMENTARIES by Tracey3579 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=424#comment-1804 Tracey3579 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:05:57 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=424#comment-1804 I agree. I currently teach in a Baltimore County elementary school that houses approximately 600 students. Because we have enough classrooms and teachers to go with this population, it does not feel like a large school. I believe that the additions need to be done correctly...classes still need to be small, and the building still needs to be appropriate and navigable for younger children. I agree. I currently teach in a Baltimore County elementary school that houses approximately 600 students. Because we have enough classrooms and teachers to go with this population, it does not feel like a large school. I believe that the additions need to be done correctly…classes still need to be small, and the building still needs to be appropriate and navigable for younger children.

]]> Comment on NEWS ALERT: ADDITIONS PROPOSED FOR STONELEIGH, HAMPTON ELEMENTARIES by Anonymous http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=424#comment-1791 Anonymous Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:25:19 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=424#comment-1791 My initial reaction to the thought of additions to the existing schools was "what a bad idea". But, after taking some time to think about it, this could be great. As with any expansion project, it can be done well or it can be a real mess. Careful consideration must be given to the design. Many private schools have expanded and made additions over the years, with tremendous success. And, the number of students at Stoneleigh and Hampton will continue to increase over the years. I don't think a new school at the Ruxton site will totally alleviate the over crowding problems/increased enrollment that is likely to occur over the next 10-20 years. An addition is certainly better than all those trailers! My initial reaction to the thought of additions to the existing schools was “what a bad idea”. But, after taking some time to think about it, this could be great. As with any expansion project, it can be done well or it can be a real mess. Careful consideration must be given to the design. Many private schools have expanded and made additions over the years, with tremendous success. And, the number of students at Stoneleigh and Hampton will continue to increase over the years. I don’t think a new school at the Ruxton site will totally alleviate the over crowding problems/increased enrollment that is likely to occur over the next 10-20 years. An addition is certainly better than all those trailers!

]]> Comment on ARCHITECTS UNVEIL DESIGN FOR NEW THREE-STORY TOWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Craig http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=415#comment-1679 Craig Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:25:16 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=415#comment-1679 Good to see that things continue to move in a forward direction. Renderings do put things in perspective… I hope that the design is in line with the budget. Any news on when the first draft of the rezoning map will be released? I know many neighbors are eager to know which school their child will be attending in the fall of 2010. Please keep the group posted. Good to see that things continue to move in a forward direction. Renderings do put things in perspective… I hope that the design is in line with the budget.

Any news on when the first draft of the rezoning map will be released? I know many neighbors are eager to know which school their child will be attending in the fall of 2010. Please keep the group posted.

]]> Comment on ABC2 NEWS UPDATE: Michael Phelps’ school most crowded in Maryland by Nancy http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=414#comment-1663 Nancy Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:50:22 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=414#comment-1663 The 451 number doesn't even include families who want to send their kids to public schools, but won't under these conditions. My husband and I chose to live in Rodgers Forge because of the great schools, but until at least 2010 we are paying for private schools. Thanks for nothing Jim Smith. The 451 number doesn’t even include families who want to send their kids to public schools, but won’t under these conditions. My husband and I chose to live in Rodgers Forge because of the great schools, but until at least 2010 we are paying for private schools. Thanks for nothing Jim Smith.

]]> Comment on NEWSWEEK: Smaller high schools perform better by David Marks http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=373#comment-328 David Marks Sun, 25 May 2008 01:02:15 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=373#comment-328 Congratulations on outstanding work. A new high school benefits all of us! Congratulations on outstanding work. A new high school benefits all of us!

]]> Comment on Here you go, Governor O’Malley by Kris http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=370#comment-321 Kris Sat, 24 May 2008 12:30:03 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=370#comment-321 I love it! So great to see that public officials are paying attention. Way to go Cathi and John and everyone who made this an issue for the governor as well as our county officials. I love it! So great to see that public officials are paying attention. Way to go Cathi and John and everyone who made this an issue for the governor as well as our county officials.

]]> Comment on It’s time we heard from Joe A. Hairston. by Anonymous http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=160#comment-210 Anonymous Tue, 13 May 2008 11:48:25 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=160#comment-210 What an excellent post! I couldn't agree more with your assessment of Dr. Hairston. He has tried to shift the blame to Jim Smith, to principals, to teachers, and to curriculum staff. When do we all stand up and say, "wait a minute...you're in charge. You make the final decisions. You hired the Principals. You purchased the programs. You agreed to the addition on Ridge Ruxton. You didn't ask for a raise for teachers. You are ultimately responsible for all things good and bad in Baltimore County Public Schools." It's time we all stand together to hold our rock star superinendent accountable. I look forward to seeing how well he scores at the next BOE meeting. What an excellent post! I couldn’t agree more with your assessment of Dr. Hairston. He has tried to shift the blame to Jim Smith, to principals, to teachers, and to curriculum staff. When do we all stand up and say, “wait a minute…you’re in charge. You make the final decisions. You hired the Principals. You purchased the programs. You agreed to the addition on Ridge Ruxton. You didn’t ask for a raise for teachers. You are ultimately responsible for all things good and bad in Baltimore County Public Schools.” It’s time we all stand together to hold our rock star superinendent accountable. I look forward to seeing how well he scores at the next BOE meeting.

]]> Comment on BCPS TO ANNOUNCE OVERCROWDING SOLUTIONS TUESDAY; FINGERS ARE CROSSED by Anne Henslee http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=324#comment-187 Anne Henslee Wed, 07 May 2008 13:04:08 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=324#comment-187 Congratulations! Good work! As a Rodgers Forge resident I am especially happy to see this resolution. You might check out examiner.com this morning, where we feature the board's decision. Sincerely, Anne Local Content Director Examiner.com 410/967-2652 Congratulations! Good work! As a Rodgers Forge resident I am especially happy to see this resolution. You might check out examiner.com this morning, where we feature the board’s decision.

Sincerely,
Anne

Local Content Director
Examiner.com
410/967-2652

]]> Comment on SUNDAY SUN: “In Towson, pleas for 5th school” by anonymous http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=327#comment-183 anonymous Tue, 06 May 2008 01:40:51 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=327#comment-183 Also, see Gina Davis's post today at BaltimoreSun .com/insideed. Also, see Gina Davis’s post today at BaltimoreSun .com/insideed.

]]> Comment on BBJ: Fix schools “before it’s too late” by Melissa http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=294#comment-163 Melissa Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:46:58 +0000 http://towsonfamiliesunited.com/blog/?p=294#comment-163 The BBJ article is so true. The ONLY reason to pay the prices that we do for houses in these areas is due to the schools. Otherwise, I'd move to Lauraville and get twice the house for the same price. Schools are THE ONLY factor driving prices in these Baltimore County neighborhoods- Jim Smith needs to wake the hell up and realize this. The BBJ article is so true.

The ONLY reason to pay the prices that we do for houses in these areas is due to the schools. Otherwise, I’d move to Lauraville and get twice the house for the same price.

Schools are THE ONLY factor driving prices in these Baltimore County neighborhoods- Jim Smith needs to wake the hell up and realize this.

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