Sources tell TLS that 12-14 girls from the former Bais Yaakov Elementary school still remain without a school, the week before the new school year is set to begin. Although still a large number, that number is significantly lower from just two weeks ago, when approximately 25 girls were still without a school.
The drop in the number is credited to the dedication of individuals – unaffiliated with any local organizations – who have taken it upon themselves to see to it that the girls are placed, by working closely with the local school directors.
A total of 72 girls were left without a school after the school announced its closing in February, as first reported on TLS.
Many of the girls were placed several weeks later, and five families – with eight students – moved away from Lakewood following the closing. TLS-CCP
Can anyone in Lakewood imagine coming into the Yom Hadin with even ONE CHILD not placed. What a kitrug that chas veshalom would be?
it’s not so simple – bear in min these girls are behind as far as other schools go, both in their studies & their hashkofos. The best thing would be if a school made a self-contained class for them with the idea of raising their level by February or the end of the yeat so they could be on the level of other kids. But these 14 are probably from all different grades so that is no longer feasable.
whats going to be with all the boys not in school
alte Lakewooder, why do you assume that these girls are behind in their studies and hashkafos?
Most of the girls were homeschooled, and they come from very fine homes just like yours is. Their hashkafa isn’t lesser or “behind” than yours.
# 4 you are 1000% correct. Its unfortunate that so many families have been branded as social, hashkafa, and community outcasts all because of an enrollment in a particular school. And yes, many of the families are just as dedicated in their ruchniyis and yirat shamayim as those families in other schools. Without a doubt those involved as intermediaries to the school deserve a tremendous yasher koach; however, should such a tragedy still linger at this point? May this circumstance be a leading guide of light of what not to do and learn better how a community should take care community issues with more zerizus and warmth. Gut G’benched Yur.
I can tell you that my kid is in this and it is not esy too deel with she just came home from camp and she asked me eny news yet.I feel rejeced from this town and i am no good for your schooles .
I recall reading an article on this site a few days ago concerning the withholding of state funding to Tiny Tots, in which parents where quoted proclaiming their outrage at a suggestion that they enroll their children in the public school system. Most of the comments to that article seemed to agree with the premise that Jewish children in a town such as Lakewood don’t belong in the public school system and most seemed outraged by the very idea.
How is it that suggesting a child be placed in a public school can garner such a negative response, but the idea of a child being placed in no school at all doesn’t?
Every Jewish child has an inherent right to a Jewish education. If the administration of a Jewish school can’t see that, how can they be trusted to be the guardians of our children’s Jewish education?
That being said, a little drollery to lighten the mood.
#6 – The reason you’re having a hard time getting your daughter into a school may be the spelling you’re using to fill out the application. When a school sees a parent is illiterate, they may be hesitant to accept the child in the school.
Why don’t you try sending in the application again, but this time, try spelling schools without the extra E. You can also try spelling “any”, any other way than eny. And finally, even though we all love the way we feel when we see a word with two e’s, such as peel, keel, kneel, or reel (not real), you still must spell deal with an a.
Hey Karma Dude!
Who’s mood did you intend to “lighten”?! Definitely not #6 by hurting his/her feelings! You claim to care so much about these children yet have no qualms about belittling someone else. Perhaps YOUR education was missing in some area?? You may not realize but a fair number of children in BYE were Israeli hence the spelling. People on this site sure gotta learn some English but try to be dan l’kaf zchus in this case especially since you’re such a kindhearted person.
I think there should be a rule that no school for girls or boys can open in town as long as one child does not have a place how long can we put parents and students through. Such agony and tears enough already the tears of these poor souls could be what is bringing all these terrible gzeros on us
We need leadership not constant criticism. This all a test. Let us pass it be a ” light unto the nations. Especially our own”
Last post about this isue i wa s caled modrn orthodux. now becaus of my speling im now caled isreli.
wat am i going 2 b caled next
Nusso- I agree with u 100% !!!!
There is a huge problem in Lakewood. If a person is unhappy in their child’s school, they are stuck there. Nobody cares. Every school says they are full. Most secretaries won’t even allow you to speak to their principal and for sure you can not get an application. There is no such thing as making a mistake when your child goes to primary. It is too early to even know what kind of school and education will be best. I know this because my daughter is unhappy where she has been and does not want to go back and every other school says no. What choices exist in this town???? Please advise.
if you want to solve this problem once and for all, you need to address it properly. School owners are NOT at fault here. Do you have any idea what a hullabaloo parents would make if they took in a girl from LBY? Try putting yourself in their shoes. They are choking for funds. The only partially secure source is tuition. So if they are faced with taking in one girl from LBY or losing 30 because parents are leaving. Can you blame them.
And if any wise guy make s a comment about doing the right thing, lets see you give up your financial security to go into debt for the towns children and then you can speak.
The answer is that the owners need support from the town leaders by “forcing the girls in” they will alleviate blame from their shoulders and help out these poor girls.
Trust me, all the school owners are great people with huge hearts and they would love to take in these girls. Its not personal, it just survival in this town.
End of story.
The fact that we have “school owners” is in itself the biggest problem. We need to have a community school that will be a priority to all parents.
11 learn how to spell before u decide to comment!!!!
excuse me alte lakewooder who do u think u r???? o im sorry your kids must be the best!! B”H u don’t own a school (hope u don’t!!!!
About #11- that was the point I think.
“Modurn Orthodox”:
I guess the next name you deserve to be called is an ignorant and ungrateful blogger! Someone tried to be dan l’kaf zchus that it’s POSSIBLE that you are Israeli and you take that as an insult too!!
I agree with the post about not letting any schools open till all kids are placed.
My sister is still not in school and everyday before she goes to sleep she cry and asks if anyone wants her and when she wakes up she asks the
Same. She is destroyed !
people should stop for a second and think emagine that child not in school it must be a horrible feeling and I am sure it can contripute to a person going off the derech chas vesholom.
No school should be aloud to open till every child is in.
At some point, can the state force these students into public school? Isnt it against the law to not have children under 16 in a school?
To # 21.
I guess she will marry Yaakov and not Eisav! I don’t mean to be mean. On the contrary, she obviously has a tremendous lev toiv and teshukah for aliyah. The Shaar HaDema’os is not closed and her tears are certainly making an impact in Shomayim! Mi K’Amcha Yisroel!
is this good news or bad news? How do you think the parents of the kids who are not accepted feel?