I’m guest blogging today at Moms LA. Here’s my piece about our decision to choose private school instead of our local public elementary school.
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Thanksgiving in Philadelphia. My daughter at the amazing Liberty Bell. |
Courtney Lewis, Publisher of Macaroni Kid, Santa Monica and Christina Simon at Bubbles Indoor Playground “Mommy Monday”, Santa Monica. Co-hosted by Momangeles. |
Christina Simon with her former boss and friend, L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, at his annual birthday fundraiser, Fraiche Restaurant, Culver City. |
Kelly Contant (Willows Mom) and Christina Simon. Kelly rescues pitbulls with Karma Rescue! |
Christina Simon, Porcha Dodson, Luvuyo Mandela (great-grandson of Nelson Mandela). Luvuyo was the keynote speaker at Project Knapsack’s “Out of Africa” dinner held at the Hancock Park home of Dayna Devon and Dr. Brent Moellekin. Porcha founded Project Knapsack to deliver school supplies to African Children.
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The fabulous Macaroni Kids Santa Monica is giving away a free copy of Beyond The Brochure: An Insider’s Guide To Private Elementary Schools In Los Angeles!
It’s easy to enter! Click HERE. Giveaway ends Nov. 25th.
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1. L.A. private elementary schools offer something for every type of parent and child: uber-traditional to super-progressive and everything in between
2. They are clean and well-staffed
3. The curriculum is typically cutting edge, based on the latest research and best practices
4. The teachers are motivated, well-educated, caring, creative and smart
5. They usually have character and values programs in place
6. Teachers can be hired or fired as needed
7. Technology is an integral part of the curriculum
8. School gardens are beautiful and inspiring (even edible)
9. You might see a manny (male nanny)
10. After the first year, you will no longer be impressed by 20,000 sq ft. mansions (unless you live in one!)