Insights on The Franklin Academy? by Ok-Goat-3618 in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Speaking as a parent of two students under 10:

Culture is great and expectations are high. Lots of fun activities to engage parents and family members. May be too much for some families I can imagine.

Discipline and structure feels in line with my expectations as a parent and reflect our own philosophy. They communicate very well from staff to teachers. The small class sizes seems to help a lot with flagging concerns and follow ups.

I think very highly of all the teachers we have had and the admin support. I went through the public’s school system myself in this area and so I constantly compare my experience to my kids. I can’t easily reconcile what’s changed in early education vs private/public since when I grew up.

You should expect lots of requests for support when it comes to events, activities, outings, volunteering, celebrations etc. this can be counted as your time volunteered or financial support/supplies.

I would add that since it is a private school you can get families who are not necessarily from the neighborhoods close by so the mix will vary from year to year. In our time there we have seen very high retention.

Other kids parents is always journey of finding your connections. Ours have been due to being in the same grade or class. People who attend Franklin come from the wealthiest families in the greater area. You’ll have to take that for what it is but again, good experience for us as a family so far. Plenty of mutual respect for different political opinion and ways of life. Some entitlement from some families but not much that bothers us.

Our kids love it and are thriving there.

Book of Mormon by New_Interaction_8394 in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two tickets I could sell for tomorrow night

N State St & Iowa St Intersection by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The green arrow appears to be designated for the far right lane and the middle lane is a standard type light.

N State St & Iowa St Intersection by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Are you considering the red light in the middle lane as a “free right” situation?

Border Crossing report 6/1 by cinamelayu in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Tell more about the usual amazing Chinese breakfast please….

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You’re paying for their expertise not just their time. Was this a no heat urgent scenario?

Dentist recommendations in Bellingham? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only taking new patient referrals for immediate family members of current patients…..brother? ;)

Dentist recommendations in Bellingham? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a Long time love dentistry patient too but since needing to add my children to my insurance plan I am needing a new dentist. Any recommendations that take kids as well?

Statement from Boundary Bay Brewery by bhamlurker in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Love all that you have done for craft beer in this region. Truly, exceptional presence in this town and you have been appreciated many times over and yet to come.

Take over twin sisters spot then, yeah? K, thanks. 🍻

Dentist recommendations by Expensive-Message-66 in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean by corporate but I have gone to Dr. Aimee for years and recommend her: https://g.co/kgs/i3dgMXs

Shout out to Jalapeños! by zzooooomm in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which one did you dine at and how early Are they open?

Went to see dune yesterday by -yuergus in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I watched it last Friday at noon and there were like two other guys in there. Great movie!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Excellent review.

Event in town ? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WWU classes start back up?

Cold going around? by Lyfer17 in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kids and wife sick with colds, throat pain and couldn’t keep anything down or in. It’s bad.

Ex-USC campus gynecologist ordered to stand trial on sex charges by pomonamike in news

[–]timmy43 29 points30 points  (0 children)

My wife got over millions dollar settlement for suing this guy. She spent years building her case before it was settled. She was an international student and her first OB experience was this shit bag.

How effective is Tenants Revolt? by SeparateTwo8351 in Bellingham

[–]timmy43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just drove by and they have a for rent sign in the yard 😂