Well, it's possible (just possible) that they have finally decided to take dd4 into the K classroom. I asked the second preschool teacher if she'd heard anything and she said, as of today, the K teacher had mentioned to teacher#1 that dd was going to kindergarten and to prepare her things for the big 'move'...
I will find out soon for 'real', I guess. Second guessing myself of course, but I think we will give it a try if it really is going to happen.
Ds10 did not get a space in the elementary math/science program for 5th grade, however we are ok with that as he ended up with what appears to be a fantastic teacher for the year at his regular ps and it is very nice that he won't be starting from scratch making friends.