I just got an email from the Charter School I have been trying to get DS7 (and DD5 for next year) in. The lottery for next school year will be held in two weeks. Oh how this would be the best news EVER!!!!

They invite you to come to the lottery drawing. I am wondering, if it is a true lottery, why they would invite you. I mean do they let you, if you don't get a spot, a chance to give a good reason to let your kid(s) in? Or does showing up give your child a better shot?

Either way, I'm going, but still...