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st. Paul academy

6464 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.321.1275 / www.StPaulAcademy.com Grades 5-8. This is a rare opportunity to participate in coeducational, non-denominational private school exclusively for middle school students. In order to maintain a small, nurturing community of learners where students can grow and develop their talents and skills, enrollment is limited to 100 students. We offer a balanced and challenging curriculum that prepares students to enter high school with a strong academic foundation and the confidence to be successful, life-ling learners. Contact us at info@StPaulAcademy.com for pre-registration and other information.

White Rock North School

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410. 2 Years through 5th Grade. 45 years of successful students! 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. www.WhiteRockNorthSchool.com.

Zion lutheran school

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / www.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.

that other people go through the same things as me, and that there are people who really do care about us.”

Foradolescent-agedstudents, the VickeryMeadowYouthDevelopment FoundationstartedtheEagleScholars program,whichaimstogetstudents from Vickery Meadow to college. Through a partnership with Southern Methodist University, 120 middle school students spend five weeks each summer at SMU’s Simmons School of Education and human Development.

“They take a lot of pride in being on a university campus,” Stowe says.

To date, VMYDF has sent 16 Vickery Meadow youth who attended conrad high School to college on scholarships.

“So far, they are all doing well — haven’t had one drop out yet,” Stowe says.

It takes time, but through the various programs, Vickery Meadow is becoming a better

Volunteer opportunities community, Stowe says.

Lake highlands homeowners have an opportunity to helpimprove thelives of Vickery Meadow families — not just an opportunity, stresses Vickery Meadow Learning center teacher Liz Luthans, but an obligation.

“They are our neighbors,” she says, “yet some [Lake highlands residents] are afraid to even drive through Vickery Meadow. I live by the belief that if you ‘teach a man to fish, he can eat forever’.”

The payoff for volunteering,” she says, “is far greater than the effort exerted constructing a lesson plan and teaching once a week.

“To watch them progress is such a reward. Most of us who teach here aren’t teachers for a living, but this is how teachers must feel … it uplifts me for the whole week,” she says. “I consider the center my neighbor, and a great one to have.” n

Vickery Meadow learning Center: Amy Glover at 214.265.5057 ext. 12

Vickery Meadow improvement District: 214.265.8285 or vickerymeadow.org

Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation: Martha Stowe 214.443.7985 eagle scholars: Sherril English at 214.768.8402, or shenglish@smu.edu

Avance: Anne Thomas at 214.887.9907, ext. 115, or athomas.dal@avance.org