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How do you and your kids feel about the school uniform policy?
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Hey Moms,I'm the education reporter for the Gainesville Sun and I'm working on a story about the Alachua County Public Schools dress code policy that was enacted this year. I'm looking for parents…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jenny Williams Dec 29, 2010.
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Jackie Alexander replied to Jackie Alexander's discussion How do you and your kids feel about the school uniform policy?"Cherie,
I'd love to use some of your comments and observations for my story. Could you give me a call at 338-3166? Thanks.
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Kathy Stewart replied to Jackie Alexander's discussion How do you and your kids feel about the school uniform policy?"My kids are 5 and 8 and both attend public school. The uniforms don't bother my kids at all. I did not purchase long sleeved polos this winter. My kids are wearing solid color plain tshirts underneath their short sleeved polos, and that works…"
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Cherie Schneider replied to Jackie Alexander's discussion How do you and your kids feel about the school uniform policy?"We find it much easier to dress in the morning. The clothes are not an issue to find and it is much easier on me as a teacher. Long sleeved henleys under the polos work great with a jacket over. The kids in our schools really don't care at…"
Brandy's Proud Mom replied to Jackie Alexander's discussion How do you and your kids feel about the school uniform policy?"I do not like it at all
I did at first but have changed my mind
My oldest has a hard time finding things that fit and then fit the dress code
they also are letting somethings go when they will send another student home for a slight imperfection…"
Maranda replied to Jackie Alexander's discussion How do you and your kids feel about the school uniform policy?"My daughter was accepted into PK this year and is absolutely thrilled she doesn't have to wear uniforms. My son is 5 and could care less. What's got me bothered is the fact that now that it's so cold and people can't…"
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Hey Moms,I'm the education reporter for the Gainesville Sun and I'm working on a story about the Alachua County Public Schools dress code policy that was enacted this year. I'm looking for parents and kids to talk to about the policy -- if it's working, if students are more focused and general feelings about the policy.Feel free to send me an email at jackie.alexander@gvillesun.com or call me at 338-3166. Thanks and happy holidays.Jackie AlexanderEducation ReporterGainesville SunSee More
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