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degreed, native-Spanish speakers. 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. bernarD oF cLairvaux SchooL

1420 old gate Ln. / 214.321.2897 / www.stbernardccs.org St. Bernard of Clairvaux School has educated children in Forest Hills, Casa Linda and White Rock neighborhoods since 1948. We encourage each student to develop an inquisitive mind, strong moral character and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. The experienced teaching staff is dedicated to academic excellence with a challenging curriculum and individual attention. We offer affordable tuition, PK through 8th grade, wireless slate technology, extracurricular activities, and after-school care. Please call to schedule a tour.

St. chriStoPher’S MonteSSori SchooL

7900 Lovers Ln. / 214.363.9391 www.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 / www.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.

White rock MonteSSori

1601 oates Dr. Dallas / 214.324.5580

White Rock Montessori’s pastoral setting provides a pleasant respite from the bustle of the city and offers both outdoor and indoor environments designed to encourage curiosity, promote creativity, and build personal and social responsibility. The school boasts an award-winning Discovery Garden, as well as a 20-acre tract of East Texas wilderness that is utilized as a nature preserve and land laboratory. The college-preparatory program of this arts-integrated school provides discovery-based learning focused on goal-setting and time management skills and promoting knowledge of how to learn, all critical elements of success in today’s world of rapid change.

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.

St. Rita Catholic Church presented a $7,000 check to Bishop Michael Pfeifer of the Diocese of San Angelo. The money was raised through St. Rita’s garage sale fundraiser, and proceeds will benefit the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a mission that supports poor and needy families abroad.

Town North YMCA installed 17 solar panels to create an energy-efficient system, reducing consumption by 35 percent. The facility uses the energy to heat water for the locker rooms, indoor swimming pool and laundry.

Education

Hillcrest and W.T. White high schools are among six Dallas ISD schools to receive the College Readiness award from the Texas ACT Council. The schools were recognized for increasing the number of students taking the ACT college entrance exam over the past five years and significantly increasing achievement.

Sports

Hillcrest Lacrosse is recruiting for its upcoming season, which runs through March and April. The club team is based at Franklin Stadium but includes players from other Dallas ISD schools and private schools. For information, visit hillcrestlacrosse.com.

People

Preston Hollow resident Jolie Carpenter has released a new coffee table book, “Spectacular Wineries of Texas,” highlighting the state’s best vineyards, including Inwood Estates in Dallas. The book is published by Signature Publishing and is available in bookstores and online.

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Baptist

WIlShIre BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am

Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

BIBle C hUrC he S

NOrTh hIGhlANDS BIBle ChUrCh / www.nhbc.net

Sunday: Lifequest (all ages) 9:00 am / Worship 10:30 am

Wed: Student Ministry 7:00 pm / 9626 Church Road / 214.348.9697

DISCIPle S Of Chr IST

eAST DAllAS ChrISTIAN ChUrCh / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / THE TABLE Worship Gathering 9:30 am

Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am / Rev. Deborah Morgan / www.edcc.org

ePISCOPA l

The ePISCOPAl ChUrCh Of The ASCeNSION / 8787 Greenville Ave.

Sunday School 9:00 am / Worship 8:00 & 10:15 am 214.340.4196 / more at www.ascensiondallas.org

lUTherAN

ZION lUTherAN ChUrCh & SChOOl / 6121 E Lovers Ln.

Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship 8:00 am, 10:30 am, & 6:00 pm / 214.363.1639 / www.ziondallas.org

me ThODIST

lAke hIGhlANDS UmC/ 9015 Plano Rd. / 214.348.6600 / lhumc.com

9:30 – Sunday School / 10:30 – Fellowship Time

10:50 – Traditional & Contemporary Worship

NON-De NOmINATIONA l

ShOrelINe DAllAS ChUrCh / 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane

ShorelineDallas.com / 469.227.0471 / Pastor Earl McClellan

Everyone’s Welcome at 9:15am / Children’s & Youth Ministry

PreSB yT erIAN

NOrThPArk PreSByTerIAN ChUrCh / 214.363.5457 9555 N. Central Expwy. / www.northparkpres.org

Pastor: Rev. Brent Barry / 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Services

UNIT y

UNIT y Of DAllAS / A Positive Path For Spiritual Living

6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 / 972-233-7106 / UnityDallas.org

Sunday services: 9:00 am & 11:00 am