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New York, NY
Downing Street Playgroup
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neighborhood: Greenwich Village · Telephone: (212) 924-2557 · Website: http://downingstreetplayg...
Home-School Connection
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year | 
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Savvy Source's Comments
Parents are very involved and present monthly in the classroom.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
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Parents:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Schedule family field trips
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
It's a collective so it's run by the parents.
Parent #2
This school is a cooperative and by definition is run by the parents. We actively participate in the class on a monthly basis and have bi-monthly board meetings.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
At the cooperative parent meetings.
Parent #2
Monthly parent meetings
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