education GUIDE

CLAIRE’S CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL

8202 Boedeker Dr., / (214) 368-4047 / clairesdayschool.com At CCDS, we encourage a child’s sense of exploration and discovery in a loving, nurturing, and safe environment. We offer a parent’s day out program with a play-based curriculum fostering socialization, motor skill development, and an introduction to academics for children aged 4mo – 3yrs. Our preschool for children aged 3-5 further develops these skills, along with a more focused approach to pre-math and prereading. At CCDS, we have developed our own science, math, and reading enrichment classes to ensure kindergarten preparedness for every child. We make learning fun!

The Kessler School

Pre K – 6th Grade / 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas TX 75208 / 214-942-2220 / www. thekesserschool.com The Kessler School offers an innovative academic environment that gives students a solid foundation, confidence, and a love of learning. Located just minutes from downtown Dallas; The Kessler School’s mission is to “educate the whole child,” and provides an individualized approach to teaching – meeting the student where their needs are. Students are educated socially through community time, physically through daily PE, academically through a wellrounded curriculum, and spiritually through a fostering of awareness and individual growth.

Our Redeemer Lutheran School Of Dallas

7611 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75225 / 214368-1371, ext 238 or carolb@orlcs.com www.orlcs.com At Our Redeemer Lutheran School, your child will receive more than academic excellence and a creative, individualized approach. For over 50 years, our caring, dedicated faculty has introduced positive Christian values—giving students a solid foundation to grow in love and commitment to God, family, community and individual excellence! Our affordable tuition is possible through the loving support of our sponsor congregation, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Call for a private tour and see why students and their families love our school! Limited spaces available for Fall. See ad for more details.

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.

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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.

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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Education

David Shepherd, who has coached baseball at W.T. White High School since 1980, will retire after the 2014-15 school year.

W.T. White High School students hosted a bone marrow drive in honor of their classmate, Susana Olvera The graduating senior was diagnosed with leukemia in April and has been homebound ever since, receiving multiple rounds of chemotherapy. The students further showed their support by unanimously naming Olvera as this year’s prom queen.

DeGolyer Elementary unveiled a new “buddy bench” at its playground. The student council came up with the concept for the bench as a place for kids to sit with a friend. A DeGolyer parent helped with its design and construction. A donation from alumni Marc and Kyle Talbert, in honor of their deceased parents, Henry and Bodie Talbert, funded the project.

Nonprofits

North Dallas Shared Ministries raised more than $40,000 for charitable programs at its annual benefit held at St. Monica Catholic Church.

KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth (KIPP DFW) raised a record $725,000 from 450 guests during its first fundraising event, “Are You Smarter Than a KIPPster?” in April. The funds raised will go toward KIPP DFW’s expansion plan to build 10 schools in southern Dallas by 2021.

Christine Cook, president of Sleep Experts and a Preston Hollow resident, was honored with the 2014 Ebby Award at “The Event,” the annual fundraising gala for Our Friends Place, an organization that aims to break the cycle of abuse and neglect among women and girls. Named after Ebby Halliday Acers, the award’s first recipient in 2005, the award recognizes individuals who contribute significant achievements for the advancement of women and girls in North Texas.

Seniors

Preston Hollow and Park Cities senior citizens can attend an eduational forum 3-5 p.m. July 10 at the Park City Club (5956 Sherry) to learn about how to approach their next transition in life: downsizing. The event includes a presentation, “5 Steps to Downsizing Made Easy.” The seminar is hosted by, Dave Perry-Miller & Associates real estate agent Angela McCants, who also is a Certified Senior Advisor and Certified Senior Housing Professional, along with Tach Branch-Dogans of Moving Memories & Mementos, Greg Dodd of Seniors Helping Seniors, and Price Newton of Summit Financial Group.

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