PikaChooChee
PikaChooChee t1_j2n1fr3 wrote
Reply to comment by MightyMason in Stamford Schools by Marshforce
Choosing Trumbull is an economic decision, IMHO, for anyone who works in Stamford or NYC . It’s an ok town and your money goes far, but that commute will kill you.
PikaChooChee t1_j2n18v1 wrote
Reply to comment by urbanevol in Stamford Schools by Marshforce
Whoops, wrong place for this comment. Relocated it.
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PikaChooChee t1_j2kxu0q wrote
Reply to comment by AAAPosts in Stamford Schools by Marshforce
Greenwich has a surprising number of poor migrant families, too. Their public schools are semi-diverse because so many white children from wealthy families go to private school.
PikaChooChee t1_j2kntei wrote
Reply to comment by JLPhiTau in Stamford Schools by Marshforce
When you say worse, how are you assessing the schools? What makes you say they are worse?
PikaChooChee t1_j2knq11 wrote
Reply to Stamford Schools by Marshforce
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No! Emphatic no! The standardized test scores are not the same as the surrounding suburbs because the student body is not the same. There are so many ESL students here. It’s an awesome experience to grow up here and meet children from different backgrounds. There is a bit of white flight to the wealthier suburbs. Ultimately, you will have to choose where to live based on your values and what kind of life experiences you want for your children, and no one here can do that for you.
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Magnet schools draw students from either across Stamford, or (if state funded) across some of the surrounding towns. They were originally used to balance diversity — and Stamford schools were integrated before the state mandated it. Typically they have a different learning philosophy or area of concentration when compared with the other schools. Children are admitted to these schools through a lottery process. My children attended 1 magnet and 2 district schools. They received a great education and awesome opportunities at all three.
PikaChooChee t1_j1zoayw wrote
Reply to comment by ajpiko in Expat family moving to Stamford, CT by martinisk
“For the schools” is the polite way of saying “I moved to Darien because I am racist.”
PikaChooChee t1_j1g8kyg wrote
The entire Stamford market received a significant Covid bump. A house purchased last year was worth more at the time of the assessments. While it’s good for you on paper because your house has upside value, it also results in a higher assessment and tax bill.
PikaChooChee t1_j0htge2 wrote
Reply to comment by Pitiful_Toe_6311 in Assessment change notice, 300k increase??? by Pitiful_Toe_6311
You can hire someone on the cheap to take it away.
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Reply to Tennis Walls nearby? by Honest-Dish
There used to be one behind Rippowam Middle School and next to AITE school on High Ridge. It may still be there.
PikaChooChee t1_izlqm9i wrote
Reply to comment by zinnadean in If you could add *one* business to Stamford, what would it be? by ruthless_apricot
I’ve never been!
PikaChooChee t1_izlqf6a wrote
Reply to comment by gwy2ct in If you could add *one* business to Stamford, what would it be? by ruthless_apricot
High Ridge Road in Bull’s Head. It will share the former Lord & Taylor building with Saks Off Fifth.
PikaChooChee t1_izln1kg wrote
Reply to comment by merrykrystenmas in If you could add *one* business to Stamford, what would it be? by ruthless_apricot
I’m hoping Whole Foods will scratch some of that itch
PikaChooChee t1_izlmrtw wrote
Reply to comment by zinnadean in If you could add *one* business to Stamford, what would it be? by ruthless_apricot
Curly’s
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Same
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Reply to comment by AAAPosts in Bottle recycling by alidte
I believe this place closed recently
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Reply to What’re the best places to drive in ct? by thegrandyman
The roads you discover on your road bike
PikaChooChee t1_iy4ft1t wrote
Follow Stamford Moms on social media
PikaChooChee t1_ixwgkxt wrote
How are you liking Stamford? I think it ticks a lot of your boxes.
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Reply to comment by zxasqwcde in Realty Agencies in Stamford by zxasqwcde
Strawberry Hill is a safe area. It’s very close to a high school with stadium lights, so expect occasional noise if your apartment faces the field. However, I t is not a great street for pedestrians so please use enormous caution when crossing active driveways and streets.
PikaChooChee t1_ixg2zm7 wrote
Reply to comment by amtoastintolerant in What kinds of businesses would you like to see in Stamford that aren’t here currently? by [deleted]
Johnny’s in Darien is iconic
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Reply to comment by Justinontheinternet in Vehicle pursuit, Hartford, with AR15, just crashed by guesthost1999
Why have laws at all?
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Reply to comment by lilfoodiebooty in What’s with all the self-pay medical professionals out here? by lilfoodiebooty
Indigo Wellness has pelvic floor PTs. I know they take insurance for acupuncture. Not sure about all of their services though.
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Reply to comment by mellamandiablo in Best Butcher in Stamford? by ZoomClassRoomm
Yup. Larry is the best.
PikaChooChee t1_j2n1tag wrote
Reply to comment by MightyMason in Stamford Schools by Marshforce
No results /s. https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/about-us/college-list-2021-2022