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Hillcrest High School teacher Dr. Ward Coats, who leads the school’s biomedical research group, received a $2,000 grant to develop a new program, “Structure and Function of the PTF1 Heterotrimeric Complex.” Voya Financial awarded Coats the grant as part of its 2014 Unsung Heroes competition, which had more than 1,500 entries. Coats will bring his teaching program to the 30 Hillcrest students he instructs in modern biochemistry and molecular biology research.

Alcuin School recently opened its new Innovation Studio, a high-tech facility designed to provide an interactive learning environment for students from first grade through the Upper School. The studio features a 3-D printer, a SMART Table and a presentation theater, all aimed at stimulating imagination, creativity, innovation and leadership exploration.

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Dish to open at Hillcrest Crossing

Known for serving upscale comfort food in the glitzy iLume complex, the popular Oak Lawn restaurant Dish is expanding to the northwest corner of Hillcrest and Northwest Highway. CEO Tim McEneny says he plans to open by Christmas in the space formerly occupied by Soleo Mexican Kitchen, which closed last spring. The Preston Hollow menu will be similar to that of Oak Lawn, which features signature cocktails as well as brunch and dinner items like barbecue-braised short ribs, the Dish burger and jalapeño mac and cheese.

8611 Hillcrest, Suite 100, dish-dallas.com

New pet boarding service available on Lovers

Neighbors headed to and from Love Field Airport have a new option for pet boarding. Through a partnership with Lovers Lane Animal Medical Center, just west of Inwood, pet owners can drop off their animal companions at the clinic. The pets are then shuttled to Paradise 4 Paws near DFW Airport. The new service comes in anticipation of increased Love Field activity after the end of the Wright Amendment. The boarding facility offers overnight suites for cats and dogs, daycare and obedience training, along with plenty of pet pampering such as grooming, fitness and massage therapy. Owners can watch their pets on webcams placed inside the rooms and play areas.

4660 W. Lovers, 972.456.0010, paradise4pawsdfw.com

Nasher pop-up store opens at NorthPark

For the holiday shopping season, the Nasher Sculpture Center launched its temporary satellite gift shop inside NorthPark Center. You can find art pieces, home design products, jewelry, handbags and children’s items. This year the Nasher store highlights the work of three artists: graphic artist Brian Cronin, whom Milton Glaser called “… one of the best practitioners for design and illustration in the field”; designer Thomas Heatherwick, who created the functional sculpture known as the spun chair; and porcelain by Bernardaud, a French-born company established in 1863. The store is open through Feb. 15 on Level One across from the Apple Store, next door to Aveda.

8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com

Greek Isles moving into Preston Royal Southwest

The Plano-based restaurant, Greek Isles , is set to open soon in the space recently vacated by Casita Tex Mex at the southwest corner of Preston and Royal. Casita is one of several eateries to leave the space in recent years (its 5807 Blackwell locatoin is still open). The shopping center’s owner Robert Mitchell says Greek Isles is a safe bet. He has been eyeing the restaurant for about a year and a half.

5934 Royal, Suite 120, greekislesgrille.com

The Preston Hollow Early Childhood Association hosts its monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Nov. 17 at Christ the King Catholic Church Community Center, 6050 Weldon Howell. The program, “Healthy Coaching & Eating,” features guest speakers Amy Bowers, a holistic health coach, and Bridget Koenitzer, founder of Happy Tummy Healthy Baby. For more information and to RSVP for childcare, visit phecpta.org.

People

Katarina M. Jakimier, 13, earned the Girl Scout Silver Award, the secondhighest honor a scout can receive. The Preston Hollow resident and avid dancer created a recycling program to help keep hundreds of ballet pointe shoes out of landfills.

With help from the American Textile Recycling Services, she placed recycle bins at local dance studios and retailers where owners agreed to participate in the ongoing and self-sustaining program. Katarina is a member of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 502 under the leadership of Daisy Wong-Arnott. Her parents are Eric O. and Mary Y. Jakimier.

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Dallas Academy

950 Tiffany Way, Dallas 75218 / 214.324.1481 / dallas-academy.com

Founded in 1965, Dallas Academy’s mission is to restore the promise of full academic enrichment to students with learning differences in grades 1-12. A meaningful connection with each student is established to overcome barriers to success. Dallas Academy offers students an effective program and strategies to meet the special educational needs of bright students with learning differences, while including the activities of a larger, more traditional school. Classes are small, with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1 where students are encouraged, praised, and guided toward achieving their goals. Diagnostic testing is available to students throughout the community.

Highlander School

9120 Plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www.highlanderschool.com Founded in 1966, Highlander School offers an enriched curriculum in a positive, Christian-based environment. Small class sizes help teachers understand the individual learning styles of each student. Give us a call for more information.

Lakehill Preparatory School

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep. org Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

Spanish House

5740 Prospect Ave. & 4411 Skillman / 214-826-4410 / DallasSpanishHouse.com

Spanish House is a Spanish immersion school with two Lakewood locations for children ages 3 months - Kindergarten. We offer half-day and full-day programs, with extended care available from 7:30am - 6:00pm. We also offer after-school and Saturday classes for PK and elementary-aged students, both onand off-site. Additionally, we have an adult Spanish program for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

7900 Lovers Ln. / 214.363.9391 stchristophersmontessori.com St. Christopher’s Montessori School has been serving families in the DFW area for over a quarter of a century. We are affiliated with the American Montessori Society and our teachers are certified Montessori instructors. Additionally our staff has obtained other complimentary educational degrees and certifications, including having a registered nurse on staff. Our bright and attractive environment, and highly qualified staff, ensures your child will grow and develop in an educationally sound, AMS certified loving program. Now Enrolling.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

The Winston School

5707 Royal Lane Dallas, Tx 75229 / 214691-6950 / www.winston-school.org If your bright child struggles with things like Attention and Concentration, Executive Functioning and Dyslexia, The Winston School may be able to help. The Winston School has a robust academic program which prepares a student for college while at the same time developing the whole child. We understand bright children who learn differently and recognize their unique gifts and talents. Celebrating and validating these assets with our students enables them to discover who they are, and empowers them to be consistently successful. The Winston School brings hope for today and a road map for tomorrow. Open House: November 13th from 9-11 am.

White Rock North School

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool.com

6 Weeks through 6th Grade. Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Character-building and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and state-of-the-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around fun-filled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus.

Zion Lutheran School

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / ziondallas. org Toddler care thru 8th Grade. Serving Dallas for over 58 years offering a quality education in a Christ-centered learning environment. Degreed educators minister to the academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Before and after school programs, Extended Care, Parents Day Out, athletics, fine arts, integrated technology, Spanish, outdoor education, Accelerated Reader, advanced math placement, and student government. Accredited by National Lutheran School & Texas District Accreditation Commissions and TANS. Contact Principal Jeff Thorman.

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