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Editor’s Note Winter is chugging right along and we’ve made it to February! We are so happy to be back to print and hope you had a chance to read the January issue in person. The February issue includes the last School Open House Guide until we pick back up with the October issue. Also, be sure to check out our roundup of Spring Break Camps and some wonderful creative writing from Madelon and Maya - both 6th grade students at Portland Jewish Academy. I hope you and your loved ones are hanging in there and staying well. We can’t wait to see you out and about safely just as soon as we can!

Cheers,

Mary

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Contents FEBRUARY 2022 8 Spring Break Camps 12 2022-2023 School Open House Guide 22 PJA Perspectives

Cover photography by FRENCH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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Listings All Families Surrogacy...................................10 Audubon Portland........................................... 7 Bennett Suzuki...............................................11 Bridges Middle School...................................17 Cedarwood Waldorf School...........................17 Cherry Street Films.........................................10 Childpeace......................................................20 Childswork.....................................................17 Echo Theater Company..................................10 German International School.......................... 3

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Happy Hollow Children’s Center....................20 Herrold Stables...............................................10 Holy Redeemer Catholic School....................20 Little Fruit Farm..............................................22 MSB................................................................16 Northwest Academy........................................ 3 OES................................................................... 2 OMEGA Gymnastics.......................................11 Play Fit Fun....................................................... 7 Portland Education Collab.............................10

Portland Preschool of the Arts.......................11 Portland Village School.................................... 2 Scuola Italiana di Portland............................20 Small Friends School.....................................16 The Cottonwood School.................................. 3 The International School................................11 The Marylhurst School..................................16 Tucker Maxon.................................................21 Willowbrook Arts Camp................................11 Wow & Flutterville.........................................21

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Spring Break Camps 2022!

Spring Break is just around the corner! We’ve rounded up some fantastic options; whether you’re looking for action, adventure, creativity or anything in between!

Herrold Stables No previous horse experience needed. Campers will be grouped by experience. Students will walk, trot and canter as abilities allow and will receive horse riding experience in Western Equitation, Showmanship, and Horsemanship. There are several Wranglers to help ensure the safety of each camper. Ages 8-16, $285/3 days herroldstables.com

NW Film Camp Perfect for young content creators and teen filmmakers looking for hands-on experience in film composition and editing. No experience required (Intro to Advanced).

Ages 11-17, $300-$300/week *Save with code: NWKIDS22 nwfilmcamp.com

Northwest Adventure Company Formerly PDX Education Collab, they have spent almost two years building an outdoor camp experience with COVID safety in mind.

Kids will join them at a drop-off site and journey to local public spaces.

Grades K-5, $60/day pdxeducationcollab.com 8 | NW Kids Magazine

Northwest Children’s Theater and School Whether you’re new to theater or you’re ready to enhance your acting, singing, and dancing skills, there’s something for everyone at Northwest Children’s Theater and School. Ages 4-14, $70-$420/week nwcts.org

OMEGA Gymnastics OMEGA’s Spring Break Camps keep your kids active with supervised play, gymnastics instruction, and craft. Choose half-day or full day-weekly options. Ages 5-12, $220/week (half-day) or $345/week (full-day) Annual Registration ($40) and t-shirt ($15) required omega-gymnastics.com

Oregon Children’s Theatre OCT’s Acting Academy classes are perfect for any kiddo. No matter their level of experience, these courses will help them learn and grow as an artist and as a person, while having fun along the way!

Ages 3-18, $120-$390/term octc.org

Portland Audubon Join Portland Audubon over Spring Break for day camp adventures to explore the world of birds and mammals, find native plants and cool amphibians and create springtime art!

Grades 1-5, $95/day (members) or $110/day (non-members) audubonportland.org

Portland Preschool of the Arts & The Hangout Join Portland Preschool of the Arts and The Hangout for creativity, art and fun! Where kids can let their curiosity run wild. Ages 3+, contact for pricing. portlandpreschoolofthearts.com thehangoutpdx.com

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Childpeace Montessori School Multiple Locations 503-222-1197

Childpeace Montessori School offers a full Montessori experience that helps prepare children for life, as well as for their future school experiences.

14 months old 8th grade

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Childswork Learning Center

Childswork is a safe place for children to explore, take chances, make messes and learn through play. They nurture wonder, embrace joy, and foster discovery.

Portland Preschool of the Arts 4707 SE Belmont Street 503-957-4915

They believe that preschool should be fun!

3-5 years old Preschool should open kids’ eyes to the joy of learning and friendship. They trust and encourage the natural instinct that children already have to learn, explore and expand their understanding of the world around them.

Tucker Maxon School

They teach kids to listen, talk & learn with a PreK-5th grade focus on academic excellence & social emotional growth. Small classes, huge playground w/greenhouse, treehouse and goats.

Wow & Flutterville Playgardens

They believe our children will save the world. Children have a limitless capacity for compassion, gratitude, and open-mindness.

6161 SE Stark Street 503-234-3611

2860 SE Holgate Blvd 503-235-6551

8722 SE 17th Avenue 971-302-6139

2-5 years old

6 weeks 6 years old

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND Bridges Middle School

Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon specifically designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential.

5th-8th grade

Cedarwood Waldorf School

Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Cedarwood Waldorf School’s curriculum weaves together the arts, academics, and movement to bring learning to life.

Preschool8th grade

Northwest Academy

Independent Middle and High School with an emphasis on highly engaged academics combined with a full arts program. Smaller classes, supportive environment.

6th-12th grade

2510 SW 1st Avenue 503-688-2922

3030 SW Second Avenue 503-245-1477

1130 SW Main Street 503-223-3367

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2022-2023 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$12,500$18,650 annually

Montessori

Contact to schedule

childpeace.org

$150-$870 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

Contact to schedule

childswork.org

$384-$800 monthly

Discovery-based, Constructivist

Contact to schedule

portlandpreschoolofthe arts.com

$900-$1,700 monthly

Experiential, Playbased, Deaf Education

Contact to schedule

tuckermaxon.org

$963-$1,952 monthly

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Waldorf

Virtual tours available

wowandflutterville playgardens.com

$26,000 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Special Education

Private student-led tours scheduled in February

bridgesms.org

$7,850 $16,500 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

February 5; March 5; April 6

cedarwoodschool.org

$24,000$26,000 annually

Whole child, Arts Focus

Contact to schedule

nwacademy.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) Oregon Episcopal School

OES prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning.

PreK -12th grade

Portland Jewish Academy

Welcoming all families (infant - 8th grade), PJA’s interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking & community engagement.

K-8th grade

Small Friends Preschool

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

3-5 years old

Sprout and Spark Preschool

Sparking joy, creativity, resilience, and 18 months curiosity in each child and helping them grow 6 years old into independent and compassionate lifelong learners.

The Cottonwood School

Their vision is to look beyond classroom walls. They believe that healthy communities are created by engaged, informed and compassionate citizens.

6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115

6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126

7475 SW Oleson Rd 503-388-2266

3430 SW Palatine Street 503-719-4365

640 SW Bancroft Street 503-244-1697

K-8th grade

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Holy Redeemer Catholic School 127 N Rosa Parks Way

Holy Redeemer is a diverse community committed to academic excellence, social justice, environmental stewardship, arts education, prayer and service.

Preschool8th grade

Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Avenue

A public K-8, Waldorf charter school teaching respect & reverence by developing the head, heart, and hands in children from all backgrounds & cultures.

K-8th grade

Wow & Flutterville Playgardens

Wow & Flutterville offers Waldorf-inspired care. Embracing the philosophy, “homeaway-from-home” by providing a loving community designed to support children.

6 weeks 6 years old

503-283-5197

503-445-0056

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SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$37,100 - $67,500 annually

Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Inquire-based

Contact to schedule

oes.edu

$9,900 $21,830 annually

Whole child, Values-based

Contact to schedule

pjaproud.org

$240-$325 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child

February 3, 7-8pm

smallfriendsschool.com

$7,920-$15,800 Montessori, annually Reggio Emilia, Forest School

February 19 & 20, March 12 & 13, 9am-1pm

sproutandspark.com

Tuition free public charter school

Place-based education

Virtual Session: February 15, 6:30pm; Open House: March 15, 6:30pm

thecottonwoodschool.org

$6,500-$8,500 annually

Private Catholic, Early Learning, Primary and Middle School

Contact to schedule

holyredeemerpdx.org

Tuition-free

Whole child, Waldorf

Contact to schedule

portlandvillageschool.org

Tuition varies based on number of days enrolled

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Waldorf

February 10, 5:30-6:30pm

wowandflutterville playgardens.com

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTHWEST PORTLAND Goodtime Chinese School 15285 NW Central Drive, Suite 201 503-277-3899

Goodtime Chinese School (GTCS), Preschoolestablished in September 2009, has staff 5th grade with teaching experience in Chinese-English bilingual education and math, science, PE.

Montessori School of Beaverton

MSB is a private Montessori School serving 180 children, pre-school through 6th grade.

Preschool6th grade

Scuola Italiana di Portland

Scuola Italiana offers a part-time Italian language and cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland, mirroring the scuola dell’infanzia (preschool) in Italy.

3-5 years old

Wow & Flutterville Playgardens

Wow & Flutterville offers Waldorf-inspired care. Embracing the philosophy, “homeaway-from-home” by providing a loving community designed to support children.

6 weeks 6 years old

11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane 503-439-1597

1542 NW 14th Avenue 971-270-0470

800 NW 107th Avenue 503-352-4983

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School GIS is a collaborative community with 3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

student-centered learning that strives for academic & creative excellence, & values independence & lifelong learning.

Twos, Preschool 5th grade

Happy Hollow Children’s Center

They believe young learners are competent, curious, imaginative, creative, selfempowered and interested in the world around them.

30 months old+

Little Fruit Farm Montessori

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

Toddler-PreK

4455 SW 99th Avenue, Beaverton 503-646-3214

16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603

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SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$930-$1,200 monthly

Language February 25 and immersion, Bilingual April 29, 6:30-8pm

goodtimechineseschool. org

$10,150-$12,980 annually

Montessori

February 12, 9am March 10, 6pm

msb.org

$11/hour

Language immersion

Contact to schedule

scuola.us

Tuition varies based on number of days enrolled

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Waldorf

February 22, 5:30-6:30pm

wowandflutterville playgardens.com

$11,960-$16,100 annually

Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

Contact to schedule

gspdx.org

$765-$1,260 monthly

Play-based, In House Curriculum, Play-based-Social/ Emotional Focused

Contact to schedule

happy-hollow.net

Please call

Montessori

Contact to schedule

littlefruitfarmmontessori. com

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

OUTER METRO AREA The Marylhurst School 15544 Clackamas River Drive, Oregon City 503-650-0978

The Marylhurst School practices progressive education through experiential learning and respect for the social and emotional development of each child.

PreK-8th grade

The Marylhurst School West Linn Campus 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn 503-650-0978

The Marylhurst School practices progressive education through experiential learning and respect for the social and emotional development of each child.

Parent/Child4 years

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2022-2023 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$13,075-$13,750 annually (2021-22)

Experiential, Progressive

Contact to schedule

themarylhurstschool.org

$1,500-$7,630 annually (2021-22)

Experiential, Progressive

Contact to schedule

themarylhurstschool.org

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Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich

cultural learning experience for kids from early Theacademic PJAandPerspective childhood through 8th grade. We’ve invited budding writers from the middle school Humanities classes and writing exploratory to join our team for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life - from their perspective.

What We’re Here For

by Maya It’s hard to imagine the world before pain Before death, before grief, Before we felt anything.

Here we stand, so much to improve, And yet so strong, Because of what we lose.

Because of what we gain.

Because of what we cry.

Because of our pain.

We have grown as beings, And will continue to become more.

We understand loss, And we know what we’re here for.

Life without death is no life at all.

We’d never become stronger.

We’d never grow.

The happy moments balanced by the sad, An understanding of what we do and don’t have.

A balance between life and death.

A balance between happy and sad.

A balance between light and dark.

Maya is a current sixth-grader at PJA. In addition to writing, she enjoys playing the piano and riding her bike.

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Enough Happin ess

by Madelon I think life can’t be without light. There are always the fun times and the joyous times. It even seems to follow you. Somehow, you can always end up with at least one happy, memorable thing in your life.

You might not recognize it when it’s happening. But, like everything else, there has to be the dark parts. The times you are sad, scared, and in pain. Those are some of the emotions or feelings humans don’t like. That seems to follow you around too.

Maybe light and darkness can see each other, or maybe they are angry at each other, because a lot of bad things happen too. And maybe they can’t balance themselves out, so darkness takes over.

A lot of people say they don’t have enough happiness in life. Maybe they don’t really treasure the moments; they don’t cherish those memories. But guess what? The point of life is to live. That can be different for everyone. And when you live, light and darkness will come with you, follow you around. You have to learn to live with it, and when you do, your life will be better than before you knew, before you recognized.

So, when you feel the darkness slithering through your window, don’t shut it out. Invite it in for a while. Talk with it. Observe it.

And when it leaves, you will be wiser. Maybe you can learn from darkness. Maybe it’s not as bad as you think it is. And remember to treasure the good moments in your life. That is the light part. And you can learn from it too.

Madelon is a current sixth-grader at PJA. In addition to writing, she enjoys playing with dogs and reading murder mysteries.

Madelon and Maya

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