I used to go to this school Kindergarten through second i loved it there everything was perfect great teachers and speech teachers i just loved it there
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Posted by a other on 02/28/09
I am very pleased with JTPS. My daughter is in Kindergarten and I am amazed at how much she has learned already. She loves the specials too, especially art and music. It is a huge school but well organized so the kids don't feel overwhelmed. The principal and assistant principal have been great with
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/09
My son is attending Kindergarten at JTPS. I am very happy with the education he is receiving. The staff has been very helpful. The PTO is very involved and provides excellent support to the school.
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/08
The jury is still for me on this school. My son's first grade teacher is great and very focused, great communication. I find that the teachers can make or break the school experience and we couldn't be happier with his current teacher. The adminstration is another matter. We have had problems with
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Posted by a parent on 03/25/07
I am very pleased with JTPS, My children attended 2 years of pre-k and are now in PT Kindergarten. We really like the teachers and appreciate how they will take the time to listen to any comments or suggestions we have. We are so happy to live in this great town and attend this wonderful school!
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Posted by a parent on 11/30/06
We are very pleased with John Trumbull School. We were concerned that the age and numbers of children would make us feel we were in an 'institution'. We have found a supportive and caring environment. The staff has been enthusiastic and focused since day one. I understand the new administrative team
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Posted by a parent on 10/19/05
JTPS get two thumbs up. My son is in the extended day kindergarten program and couldn't be happier. I have had a positive experience with both teachers and faculty as they have been very As a full time working mom, I encourage everyone to be involved, JTPS has a lot to offer. Being involved, whether
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My son went to this school. We had nothing but problems at this school. Had a teacher tell me how horrible my son behaved, I was mortified. At the end of the discussion I found out she had mistaken my son for another child. In March sent home an award for my son, right first name incorrect last name.
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/04
I too have had nothing but problems. I am a foster parent and there is only 5 weeks left to school. Instead of pulling him out I am transporting him to and from school. The people in the office were very rude and not very helpful. The child needs summer school and this is a very big hassle to even
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Early Childhood Special Needs, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Oakville schools — John Trumbull Primary School is located at 779 Buckingham St, Oakville CT 06779. 779 Buckingham St is in the 06779 ZIP code in Oakville, CT The school district for John Trumbull Primary School is the Watertown School District. John Trumbull Primary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 2.
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