NW Kids Magazine February 2019

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2019-2020 School Open House Guide Spring Break Camps

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FEBRUARY 2019

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Cover and contents photography by FRENCH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Editor’s Note Is it just me or does the school year start passing by at an accelerated rate after Winter Break?

As a little extra light is added to our days, bit by bit, spring suddenly... well, springs up on us.

Now is the time to start choosing Spring Break camps (see page 22)! From sports to STEM and nature to filmmaking (and everything in between), there is sure to be something to strike your kiddo’s fancy. And as a continuation of our January issue, this month we offer another School Open House Guide. Take a look and see what our gorgeous area has to offer in terms of education options. Oh! And Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours. I see a pink-frosted sugar cookie in my future!

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Contents FEBRUARY 2019 10 2019-2020 School Open House Guide 21 PJA Perspectives: Poetry 22 12 Awesome Spring Break Camps 28 Get Out & Play: February Events

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Listings A Renaissance School............................19 All Families Surrogacy.............................8 Aprende con Amigos.............................15 Atlas Immersion Academy....................15 Audubon Portland...................................9 Bamboo International School................19 Bennett Suzuki.........................................8 Bridges Middle School...........................19 Catlin Gabel............................................32 Childroots.................................................3 Childswork.............................................20 Circle of Life Surrogacy, LLC.....................9 Engineering For Kids................................8 Friends of Tryon Creek..............................8 German International School................18 6 | NW Kids Magazine

Holy Trinity Catholic School...................25 K12.........................................................14 Little Fruit Farm......................................20 Mr. David’s School of Film........................8 OMEGA Gymnastics.................................9 Oregon Episcopal School.......................18 Oregon Hope Chinese School................26 Oregon Zoo...............................................7 Owl and the Dove..................................20 Play Fit Fun.............................................31 Portland Children’s Museum.................25 Portland Children’s Museum.................26 Portland Children’s Museum.................29 Southwest Community Center................9 Portland Parks and Rec..........................31

Portland Trampolines.............................30 Pottery Fun.............................................29 Saturday Academy...................................8 Scuola Italiana di Portland....................20 Small Friends School.............................25 Spielwerk Toys........................................29 St Rose School........................................26 Sunstone Montessori.............................25 The Cottonwood School........................26 The International School........................26 The Kids’ Backyard Store........................30 Villasport..................................................2 West Hills Montessori............................26

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Atlas Immersion Academy Multiple Locations 971-238-9838

ChildRoots, LLC Multiple Locations

503-235-1151 Owl and the Dove Multiple Locations teri@owlandthedove.com

West Hills Montessori Multiple Locations 503-246-5495

Atlas offers its families developmentally appropriate early education program within the context of a full language immersion environment.

3 months12 years old

We view each child as a competent, imaginative, and curious self-learner.

Given a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment; they will explore their world.

6 weeks6 years old

At Owl and the Dove, we offer dynamic early 8 weekschildhood experiences with RIE, Montessori 5 years old & Reggio influences. We welcome new families.

In our 50th year, West Hills Montessori proudly serves children ages 15 months grade 6.

15 months6th grade

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Childswork Learning Center 4235 SE Salmon Street 503-234-3611

Christ the King Catholic School 7414 SE Michael Dr 503-784-2411

Trackers Forest School 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave 503-345-3312

CW focuses on the development of the whole child with respect and compassion.

Children investigate, create, and learn through play and an emergent curriculum.

Parent-Child 2’s-K

Christ the King Catholic School strengthens the God-given capabilities of each child in a loving Catholic community.

K-8th grade

After over a decade of providing experiential outdoor education, our mission is to cultivate the next generation of naturalists and leaders.

K-8th grade

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences 0234 SW Bancroft St. 971-221-2311

Bridges Middle School 2510 SW 1st Ave 503-699-2922

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At A Renaissance School, art, design, K-8th grade engineering, and the sciences are lively, natural contexts for the introduction, development and application of skills.

Bridges offers its 5th through 8th grade students with learning differences small class sizes, differentiated instruction, and a safe place to learn and grow.

5th-8th grade

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

Menu pricing

Language immersion

SE: February 11 WL: February 7 SW: February 20

atlasimmersionacademy. com

$810-$1,750 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

Contact to schedule

childroots.com

$1,100-$1,800 monthly

Montessori, Reggio Emilia, RIE

Contact to schedule

owlandthedove.com

$860- $1,165 monthly

Montessori

Contact to schedule

westhills-montessori.com

$140- $775 monthly

Experiential, Contact to schedule Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

childswork.org

$5,985 annually

Catholic

Contact to schedule

ctkweb.org

$13,995 annually

Experiential, Forest School

February 20, 6pm-7pm

trackerspdx.com

$14,750-$15,600 annually

Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Inquiry-Based

February 24, 2-3:30pm

renpdx.org

$23,500 annually

Special Education

Contact to schedule

bridgesms.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) Catlin Gabel 8825 SW Barnes Rd 503-297-1894

Oregon Episcopal School 6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115

Portland Jewish Academy 6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-535-3599

Small Friends Preschool 7475 SW Oleson Road 503-388-2266

Sunstone Montessori School 6318 SW Corbett Avenue 503-768-3847

The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science 0640 SW Bancroft Street 503-244-1697

The International School 025 SW Sherman Street 503-226-2496

We support inspired learning leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships, a challenging curriculum, and community service.

Preschool12th grade

OES is a Pre-K–12 independent school in southwest Portland. Our beautiful campus provides the perfect setting for open minds to inquire, explore, and grow.

PreK -12th grade

To ensure an academically rich environment which honors the whole child. PJA nurtures and inspires Jewish engagement, respect, and responsibility for the world.

6 weeks-8th grade

Our engaging, developmentally appropriate environment gives children space to play, create, experiment and collaborate to make meaning of their world.

3-5 years old

Sunstone Montessori helps children reach their highest potential—capable, curious, compassionate, life-long learners who will make a difference in the world.

Preschool6th grade

Where students develop a sense of place while becoming engaged stewards of the natural world around them and active citizens within our community.

K-8th grade

Since 1990, we’ve provided full Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish immersion through our acclaimed inquiry-based, International Baccalaureate approach.

3 years old5th grade

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Aprende con Amigos 5206 N Interstate Ave, 2036 NE MLK Jr. Blvd 503-536-3802

Children “learn with friends” through an innovative and research-based Spanish immersion program for potty-trained children three to six years of age.

3-6 years old

St. Rose School

Our PK-8th grade education includes art, music, PE, foreign language & more. We help form lifelong learners who respect others and serve their community.

PK-8th grade

5309 NE Alameda St 503-281-1912

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$27,190-$34,100 annually

Experiential, Whole child

Contact to schedule

catlin.edu

$18,800–$33,400 annually

Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

Contact to schedule

oes.edu

$18,600-$19,190 annually

Whole child, project based learning

Contact to schedule

pjaproud.org

$175-$224 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child

Contact to schedule

smallfriendsschool.com

$1,005-1,885 monthly

Montessori

Contact to schedule

sunstonemontessori.org

Tuition-free public charter

Place-Based Education

Contact to schedule

thecottonwoodschool.org

$11,350-$18,800 annually

Language Immersion, International Baccalaureate

Contact to schedule

intlschool.org

$465-$1,155 monthly

Language immersion, Montessori, Playbased, Reggio Emilia

Contact to schedule

aprendeconamigos.com

$5,870-$7,620 annually

Whole child

PK-5: Contact to schedule Grades 6-8: February 5

strosepdxschool.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTHWEST PORTLAND Bamboo International School Learning to Play, Playing to Learn 14695 NW West Union Rd 503-531-4094

Cathedral School 110 NW 17th Avenue 503-275-9370

French American International School 8500 NW Johnson Street 503-292-7776

Oregon Hope Chinese School 4010 NW Kaiser Rd 971-226-7240

Scuola Italiana di Portland 1542 NW 14th Ave 971-270-0470

16 months5 years old

A school where well-rounded academic excellence meets Catholic traditions and values. Also an Apple Distinguished School and 1 to 1 with iPads.

PreK-8th grade

FAIS is committed to develop global citizens, foster multi-language ability, shape active learners, and deliver academic excellence.

Preschool8th grade

OHCS provides Chinese immersion preschool, after-school Chinese club, Saturday Chinese classes, and summer camps.

2.5 years old+

Scuola Italiana offers a Reggio Emilia-inspired, cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland.

The program is taught by experienced, native Italian teachers.

3-5 years old

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School 3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

Holy Trinity Catholic School 13755 SW Walker Road, Beaverton 503-644-5748

Little Fruit Farm Montessori 16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603

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A collaborative learning environment that Preschoolencourages bilingualism, academic & 5th grade creative excellence, & valuing independence & lifelong learning.

Through academic excellence, Holy Trinity prepares students emotionally, intellectually, morally, physically and spiritually for the world in which they live.

PreK-8th grade

Supporting children’s natural development, curiosity and exploration. Low student teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden environments.

Toddler-PreK

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$399 - $1,199 monthly

Reggio Emilia

Fridays, 10:30-11:30am

bamboointlschool.com

$6,443-$8,490 annually

Catholic Pre-K - 8, 1:1 with iPads, Apple Distinguished School

Contact to schedule

cathedral-or.org

$14,790-$20,108 annually

Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate (IB)

Contact to schedule

faispdx.org

$2,799-$8,499 annually

Language immersion, Montessori

Contact to schedule

oregon-hope.org

$11/hr

Language immersion, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

February 23, 9-11am March 30, 9-11am

scuola.us

$11,600-$15,000 annually

Language immersion, Contact to schedule Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate World School

gspdx.org

$6,440-$7,725 annually

Whole Child

Contact to schedule

htsch.org

Please call

Montessori

Contact to schedule

littlefruitfarmmontessori. com

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The PJA Perspective Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich academic and cultural learning experience for kids from early childhood through 8th grade. We’ve invited budding journalists from PJA’s writing club for 6th grade to join our team for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life – from their perspective.

Imagine This

by WeiLan The ballerina leaps, leaving twinkles of stars behind her Her wand pointing to the sky as the murky clouds drift away Leaving us to the panorama view of a water-blue sky Rainbows sparkle like glitter on a five-year-old’s painting Life is growing A trip A fall All that’s left is dust from the faded stars She doesn’t give up She’s disappearing She whispers: Imagine this Performing her last twirl...

Magic reappears WeiLan is a current sixth grader at PJA. In addition to writing, she enjoys arts and crafts, music, and playing Squash.

Alone

by WeiLai

Screams echo in my head Driving me through the rough and uneven roads that never end Driving me crazy Waves shower over me, rapid and ready to eat their new prey Ready to pull me apart from others Ready to wash away reality Cries, shrieks, screeches Tearing me apart Like ripping a fragile piece of paper Like a rip through me Life is so close, yet so distant I reach out my hand, but can’t quite reach my goal I will never reach it I’m broken inside and can’t understand myself No one can No one will My emotions are a jumble of jigsaw puzzle pieces But impossible to ever be complete I do have feelings, feelings that I can’t put my finger on Ash falls upon me For I have experienced both love and loss Hatred stabs me like a piercing lightning bolt Taking away all the energy left inside of me I’m worn out and tired Like an old shaggy coat I am nothing but a speck of light in the darkness The type of darkness that devours you in one bite The type that has no mercy But within it all, I know that I am not alone I am surrounded by people who are going through the same feelings The same emotions The same emptiness WeiLai is a current seventh grader at PJA. Other than writing, she enjoys swimming, acting, singing, and art.

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Awesome Spring Break Camps!

Spring Break is just around the corner and now is the time to start planning. Whether you’re looking for one or two half-days or five full days with before and after care, we have some amazing options for you!

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Atlas Immersion Academy Atlas offers full day camp with a French language enrichment component. K-5th grade, $75/daily. atlasimmersionacademy.com

Engineering For Kids Discover the connection between Math and Engineering in our exciting hands on camps, plus either LEGO Robotics or Coding in Minecraft depending on location. Ages 5-14, $328/ week (full day), $168/week (half day). engineeringforkids.com/portland

ATLAS IMMERSION ACADEMY

Mittleman Jewish Community Center Have fun at the MJCC with sports, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games, and more! Register today! Ages 3-11, $32-$59/day. oregonjcc.org/campschildcare/vacation-camps

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS

Mr. David’s School of Film A mix of Stop Motion, Lego Animation, and Movie Making Fun. Each day will include options for students to build their animation and movie making skills. Drop in for a 1+ session or all 5 days. Ages 5-13, $70/day or $345/week. Use code NwKids for 5% off mrdavidfilm.com

MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

OMEGA Gymnastics Gymnastics, games, crafts, free play, daily field trips and more! Full and half day options. Ages 4-12, Prices vary by program (see website). omega-gymnastics.com

Oregon Zoo Oregon Zoo’s Spring Break Camp, presented by Banfield Pet Hospital, is a great way to connect kids to animals and nature. Campers explore little-known areas of the zoo, meet animals face-to-face and leave inspired to care for the natural world.

Age 4-Grade 6, $60/full days or $30/half days (members); $65/full days or $35/half days (non-members). oregonzoo.org/ discover/camps-classes-and-programs continued on p. 24

MR. DAVID’S SCHOOL OF FILM

OMEGA GYMNASTIC

OREGON ZOO

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Portland Audubon There’s something for every artist, adventurer, and wildlife enthusiast at Portland Audubon Spring Break Camps! 1st-8th grades, $65-$85/day. audubonportland.org/tripsclasses-camps/camps/spring PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUISEUM

Portland Children’s Museum Enjoy a Spring Break full of imagination and wonder! Spring Camp connects children with their inner artists and investigators as they explore a variety of art and natural materials. Come join the fun! Ages 4-6, $285/week (PCM members receive 15% off). portlandcm.org

Portland Parks & Recreation PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION

Explore arts and crafts, games, sports, and more while having a great time making new friends in a safe environment. Daily and weekly options available to meet your family’s needs. Preschool-5th grade, Prices vary by location (scholarships are available). portlandparks.org

Saturday Academy

SATURDAY ACADEMY

Enjoy hands-on learning that is led by experts in their fields. Science, technology, engineering, math and FUN! Grades 2-12, Prices vary by program (financial aid is available). saturdayacademy.org/#Classes--Camps

Trackers Earth Explore Trackers Earth’s award-winning Spring Break Camps, with new themes each day from March 25-29. Camps feature outdoor adventure, wilderness survival, stories, legends, and lore.

Ages 4-18, $84+/day. trackerspdx.com/springbreak TRACKERS EARTH

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa VILLASPORT

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Bring your children for swimming, crafting, making new friends and more as we preview some of our Summer Camp themes during our Spring Break Camp! Before Care, After Care, and Lunch available. Ages 5-12, $58/ day or $255/week (members); $67/day or $295/week (guests). villasport.com/ beaverton/kids/camps/camp-days

We believe a successful education helps children reach their highest potential— academically, socially, and emotionally.

sunstonemontessori.org

16 months - 6th grade

6318 SW Corbett Ave. Portland, OR 97239 sunstonemontessori.org

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Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures

Cedar Hills Rec Center

Celebrate Heart Day!

Feb 8

Feb 10

Dress in your best, dance to your favorite music, have a special dinner, take pictures in the photo booth and celebrate Valentine’s Day together.

One adult to one child ratio required. All are welcome. Pictures will be available via Cedar Hills Facebook after the dance. Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 5-8pm. $31/ couple thprd.org/events

Head to Gresham for a Valentine’s Day themed origami class! Ages 8 and up can create a flower and an unbreakable heart.

Reservation via phone or email required and seats will fill up quickly so sign up soon. Stop in and pay the $5 fee which covers the cost of materials to secure your spot! Books Around the Corner, 3-4pm. $5/person, facebook.com/pg/ greshambookshop/events

Feb 9

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February is the perfect month to show love to the Earth! Explore new ways to reduce waste and treat the Earth kindly. Kids can even make a card for Valentine’s Day using recycled materials. Water Resources Education Center, 1-3pm. Free, cityofvancouver.us/publicworks

Get crafty at the library making a felt valentine! Practice cutting and simple sewing, then add rhinestones and ribbon to make a “heart felt” love note for you to keep or give away. For disability accommodations, call 503.988.5123 or email help@multcolib.org 2-3 days before a program. Midland Library, 4:30-6pm.

Free, multcolib.org/events/heart-feltvalentines

Valentine Dinner Dance @ Cedar Hills Rec Center

Make Valentines w/ Recycled Materials in Vancouver

V Day Origami Class in Gresham

Heart ‘Felt’ Valentines in SE PDX

Please confirm calendar events and performances as scheduling changes may occur.

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Lan Su Chinese Garden

Feb 5-19

Chinese New Year @ Lan Su Chinese Garden Celebrate the Year of the Pig with lion dances, cultural performances, martial arts, calligraphy, family-friendly craft activities and much more!

Festivities kick off Feb 5 with “Rolling in the Wealth,” a traditional good fortune and prosperity activity of rolling oranges and gold coins through Lan Su’s front door (available to the first 100 visitors). Every guest visiting on Feb 5 will also receive a hong bao, or traditional lucky red envelope. Su Lan Chinese Garden, 10am-5pm. $7-9.50/ person, lansugarden.org/thingsto-do/events/chinese-new-year

Feb 7

Free First Thursday @ PAM Enjoy free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 5-8 pm. All spaces for this program are accessible by wheelchair. Assistive listening devices are also available for the lecture. Please email access@ pam.org 2-3 weeks in advance, or call 503-226-2811. Portland Art Museum, 5-8pm. Free, portlandartmuseum.org/eventsprograms/calendar

Winter Farmer’s Mercado

Feb 9

Winter Farmer’s Mercado in SE PDX Support local growers, artisans, and Latino entrepreneurs at the Portland Mercado, while enjoying live music and kids’ activities. Every Saturday through March 23rd! Portland Mercado, 11am-3pm. Free entry, facebook.com/pg/ PortlandMercado/events

Feb 9 Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement @ Hollywood Library Explore the lives of some of the unsung heroes who helped reshape the American scene. Even though they stayed out of the limelight or simply predated the 1960s, their contributions were just as important in fueling the movement as were the historical figures we learned about in school.

Hollywood Library, 2-3:30pm. Free, multcolib.org/ events/unsung-heroes-civil-rights-movement

Feb 10

African American Read-In @ North Portland Library Celebrate Black History Month with Black literature! Join as community leaders, teachers, students, and local celebrities read from their favorite works by African American writers. Fiction and nonfiction for children, teens and adults will be featured in a special gathering of good words from great writings.

Community members are also encouraged to come and share words from their favorite works. North Portland Library, 2-3:30pm. Free, multcolib.org/events/african-american-read

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SCRAP PDX

Feb 19

Create a Mason Bee House @ SCRAP PDX To celebrate the coming of spring, learn how to design your own mason bee house! By creating backyard habitats out of reuse materials such as hollow bamboo stems, cans, and mason jars, you can help Mason Bees pollinate all the plants we love here in the NW. Fun and easy to make, these will look great in your yards! Ages 6+. SCRAP PDX, 4-6pm. $10/person, scrappdx.org/programs/crafternoon

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