I want to congratulate my son for getting straight A's yesterday. His teacher also sent home some forms to fill out saying that he qualified for the merit and magnet program. Does anyone know anything about Springfield middle school in Williamsport?

Well I know its on Sunset Ave, the principal is Ruppenthal and it has a very good performance record.

Why does it not surprise me that YOU, flipper, know where all the middle schools are?

Oh good God dont put me in that category, Im surely not a pedophile, I dont much like the younger people of today. Im into older only. He asked a question I told him. Fulmor i dont care but I still love ya.

That's great to hear samy0, I'm sure your real proud of your son.

Very proud! he's in 5th grade and has gotten straight A's his entire time in school. I dont know where he gets the smarts but he gets his dashing looks from his old man

First, great news on the report card. Lost track they were coming out, I better check.
I attended an "It's Academic" competion at Springfield Middle. The principal and staff were very nice. I do not have any first hand information on their program. A neighbor speaks highly of it. Says it sets a good tone and a great foundation for high school.

My daughter attended a magnet program in Montgomery County, during her middle school years. The experience really prepared her to make good choices and apply herself academically. This was good. Currently, she is in an area school. Some of the students are motivated and working hard. The small minority of unmotivated students have proven real pieces of work, totally amazing. This has depressed her, but been a learning opportunity.

She entered high school with a strong foundation and some good skills. So I am a proponent of good middle school magnets. The teachers and subject focus during my child's middle school years really motivated her. It stuck with her. Which was good, she felt 50/50 on her high school experience. In the end, she has done great so that is what counts.

Now that there is a strong IB program in the area, there is an improved progression from challenging Middle School magnets to good High School programs. Later on, the arts magnet might add additional choices.
Good luck to all involved in schools. It is hard for parents, teachers, and students. Thankfully, w/ hard work, it all works out in the end.

Congrats Samy, You should be proud of the young man doing a great job in his studys.
I have a grandaughter who is in Clearspring 6th grade also has "As" on her report card and doing great.

Way to go Samy--your son must not hang with you a lot

I figured there would be one idiot (literally) way to come through looky. as a matter of fact he spends his days pouring over the city budget and trying to explain that to me.

Congrats bud. High school will be the true test when he has to juggle school, sports, social life and girls. You know how it is.

Congratulations.... it does feel good when you see your child succeeding...

Mine did not get straight A's, but did do better than the last report card.... she did raise a couple of B's to A's and has never had less than a B

Luckily so far he hasn't caught the "girl fever" much more interested in sports. I'm sure its only a matter of time.