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FEBRUARY 2024
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Editor’s Note Welcome, February! Having made it through mid-January’s Snowpocalypse, the first signs of crocuses and hyacinth making their way through are a welcome sight, reminding us that spring will be here before we know it. Speaking of spring, in addition to the second School/ Open House Guide of 2024, the February issue features a roundup of Spring Break Camps. If that isn’t enough, we also have a list of fantastic Early Bird Summer Camp discounts. If you’re a planner, this is the issue for you. Take a look and get some things checked off your list! While you’re at it, remember to save the date for our annual Summer Camp Expo (Saturday, April 20th from 10-5 at OMSI). We can’t wait to see you there! Cheers,
Mary
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Contents FEBRUARY 2024 8 2024-25 School Open House Guide 24 Spring Break Camps 28 PJA Perspectives 30 Early Bird Summer Camp Discount Guide
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Listings A Renaissance School...................................... 7 Aim High Martial Arts..................................... 2 All Families Surrogacy...................................27 Arco Iris..........................................................19 Big Lake Youth Camp....................................... 2 Bridges Middle School...................................12 Cedarwood Waldorf School...........................19 Fine Art Starts!...............................................23 French International School of Oregon.........13 Friends of Tryon Creek....................................22 German International School.......................... 3
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Happy Hollow Children’s Center....................13 Holy Redeemer Catholic School....................13 International Leadership Academy...............12 International School of Portland...................13 Little Fruit Farm..............................................27 Montessori Children’s House..........................23 NWCT............................................................... 3 NW Kids Summer Camp Expo.......................32 NW Dance Project..........................................23 Oregon Episcopal School................................. 7 Owl & The Dove Montessori..........................22
Play Fit Fun.....................................................26 Portland Audubon.........................................27 Portland Village School..................................23 Rosebud Preschool........................................22 Sellwood Community House.........................27 Sky Zone Gresham.........................................26 St. Rose School...............................................19 The Ankeny Rose............................................13 The Jennie......................................................13 Tucker Maxon.................................................12 Woodhaven School........................................22
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2024-25 School e s u o H n e Op G uide For infant care through high school, our second school guide of 2024 has something for everyone.
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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION
AGES/GRADES
NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Holy Redeemer Catholic School 127 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland
Holy Redeemer is a diverse community committed to academic excellence, prayer and service.
Preschool8th grade
Owl and the Dove Montessori 6126 NE 12th Avenue, Portland 503-522-0537
A small community of families (Gender Creative Parenting Welcome!) with a unique low ratio, offering an amazing opportunity to connect, observe & nurture.
6 weeks 2 years old
St. Rose School
St. Rose provides Catholic education to grades PreK-8. The academic environment nurtures discovery, challenging students to become active, curious learners.
PreK-8th grade
503-283-5197
5309 NE Alameda Street, Portland 503-281-1912
SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Portland Village School
A public K-8 Waldorf charter school nurturing and educating the whole child. Tuition-free to serve students from all backgrounds and cultures. Moving to S Waterfront fall 2024!
K-8th grade
Rosebud Preschool
Rosebud Preschool is a Reggio-Inspired, play-based school with an intergenerational focus. Their curriculum is emergent and emphasizes art, environment, and community.
2-5 years old
7654 N Delaware Avenue, Portland 503-445-0056
13505 SE River Road, Portland 503-607-7000
Sellwood Community House Sellwood Schoolhouse is a child-led and 1436 SE Spokane Street, Portland 503-894-9496
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play-based school located in the heart of the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood.
3-5.5 years old
2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION
SPECIALIZATION
OPEN HOUSE INFO
$4,400-$9,500 annually
Faith-based
Contact to schedule
school.holyredeemerpdx. org
$1,000-$2,000 monthly
Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, RIE
Contact to schedule
owlandthedove.com
$7,690–$9,340 annually
Catholic, Early Learning, Primary and Middle School
Contact to schedule
strosepdxschool.org
Tuition-free
Experiential, Whole child, Waldorf
February 24, 10am-12pm
portlandvillageschool.org
Toddler room: Reggio Emilia, $1,100 monthly Intergenerational (2 days), $1,900 monthly (5 days); Preschool: $650 monthly (2 days), $1,375 monthly (5 days)
Contact to schedule
rosevilla.org/preschool
$400-$850 monthly
Contact to schedule
sellwoodcommunityhouse .org
Montessori, Playbased, Reggio Emilia, Whole child
WEBSITE
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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION
AGES/GRADES
SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND (continued) St. John the Baptist Catholic School
Faith centered Catholic education that Preschooldevelops every child and their God-given 8th grade talents, forms life-long learners and promotes academic and moral excellence.
The Ankeny Rose Early Learning Center 11 SE 16th Avenue, Portland 971-373-7042
Their mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, 3-5 years old and inclusive environment. They encourage mindfulness, creativity, and self-expression and believe in setting children up for success. They provide structure and consistency while maintaining strong community agreements.
Tucker Maxon School
The goal at Tucker Maxon is to help every child reach their full potential in school and in life.
10956 SE 25th Avenue, Milwaukie 503-654-0200
2860 SE Holgate Boulevard, Portland 503-235-6551
Preschool5th Grade
NORTHWEST PORTLAND French International School of Oregon
Language immersion, IB World School. Educating global minds to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction.
2.5 years old8th Grade
Goodtime Chinese School
GTCS promotes intellectual curiosity/culture/ creativity through rigorous Mandarin/English programs, to nurture students’ academic & social/emotional potential.
Preschool5th grade
The Jennie Early Childhood Center
Art/Play-based Reform Jewish early childhood care with inclusive and diverse programming. Empowering children’s curiosity and inner learning desires.
6 weeks 5 years old
8500 NW Johnson Street, Portland 503-292-7776
15285 NW Central Drive, Portland 503-277-3899
428 NW 20th Avenue, Portland 503-222-1069
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2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION
SPECIALIZATION
OPEN HOUSE INFO
WEBSITE
$8,100-$8,700 annually
Faith-centered Catholic Education
Contact to schedule
sjbcatholicschool.org
$650-$1,250 monthly
Play-based, inquirybased, Arts focus
Contact to schedule
theankenyrose.com
$10,750$17,490 annually
Experiential, Playbased, Whole child
February 28, March 20, April 24 & May 22 (see website for times)
tuckermaxon.org
$17,000$27,000 annually
Language immersion, Contact to schedule Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate (IB)
frenchintl.org
$12,000$13,500 annually
Language immersion, Whole child, Accelerated learning, bilingual
February 22, April 25 6:30pm-7:30pm
goodtimechineseschool. org
$1,675-$2,150 monthly
Play-based, Whole child, Creativity, social and emotional development, diversity and inclusion
February 10, 2-5pm; March 16, 2-5pm
thejenniepdx.org
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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION
AGES/GRADES
SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
At Renaissance School, art, design, engineering, and the sciences are lively, natural contexts for the introduction, development, and application of skills.
K-8th grade
Bridges Middle School
Bridges’ mission is to provide a safe and enriching academic environment designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential.
5th-8th grade
Cedarwood Waldorf School 3030 SW Second Avenue, Portland 503-245-1477
Cedarwood’s curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement, with a reverence for the developing child. Community is at the heart of their school.
PreK-8th grade
Double Creek School 7235 SW Hunt Club Road, Portland 503-356-9310 (text only)
Where accelerated and high potential learners find community and challenge. Convenient location for Portland and Beaverton families.
K-5th grade
International School of Portland
Embrace the World! Since 1990, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness. International Baccalaureate.
Preschool5th grade
234 S. Bancroft Street, Portland 971-221-2311
2510 SW 1st Avenue, Portland 503-688-2922
2305 S Water Avenue, Portland 503-226-2496 x110
Montessori Children’s House Opened in 2010 in the South Waterfront 3626 S Bond Avenue, Portland 503-360-1179
Oregon Episcopal School 6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland 503-768-3115
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16 monthsregion, MCH provides authentic Montessori 6 years old with 2 toddler (16-36 months) and 2 primary (3-6 years) communities. OES prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth.
PreK -12th grade
2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION
SPECIALIZATION
OPEN HOUSE INFO
WEBSITE
$16,750 annually plus applicable fees
Experiential, Whole child, Inquiry-based
Contact to schedule
renpdx.org
$28,000 annually
Special Education
Submit Online Inquiry to schedule a school tour.
bridgesms.org
$8,500-$21,250 Experiential, annually Whole child, Waldorf
February 3, March 9
cedarwoodschool.org
$13,000 annually
Gifted
Contact to schedule
doublecreekschool.org
$13,870 $22,250 annually
Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate
Contact to schedule
intlschool.org
$1,500-$1,865 monthly
Montessori
February 11: 1-4pm
mch-pdx.org
$23,600$41,800 annually (day); $73,300 annually boarding (grades 9-12 boarding)
Experiential, Reggio Emilia
Open House: Fall 2024
oes.edu/discover
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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION
AGES/GRADES
SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) Portland Jewish Academy
PJA provides a values-based education with a hands-on interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizing collaborative learning, critical thinking & community engagement.
Infant-8th grade
Portland Village School
A public K-8 Waldorf charter school nurturing and educating the whole child. Tuition-free to serve students from all backgrounds and cultures. Moving to S Waterfront fall 2024!
K-8th grade
Willow Creek Forest School
All outdoor preschool where the rhythms of the land guide each day and inspire their curriculum, stories and songs.
3-5 years old
Woodhaven School
Woodhaven is a nature based, Waldorf inspired co-op preschool.
3-6 years old
6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland 503-244-0126 7654 N Delaware Avenue, Portland 503-445-0056
11640 SW Boones Ferry Road, Portland 503-607-3017 8470 SW Olesen Road, Portland enrollment@woodhavenschool. com
BEAVERTON, HILLSBORO & CORNELIUS Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School
Arco Iris is a small tuition-free public charter school providing a rich, immersive Spanish language experience and robust academics.
K-5th grade
Happy Hollow Children’s Center
An inclusive program that specializes in mentoring young learners to construct their own knowledge through hands-on learning inspired by Reggio Emilia approach.
2.5-5 years old
Little Fruit Farm Montessori
Supporting children’s natural development, curiosity and exploration. Low student teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden environments.
Toddler-PreK
They aim to provide a stimulating environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation. They know every child can be a leader with tolerance, self- confidence, resiliency and humanism.
2-12 years old
8205 SW Creekside Place, Beaverton 503-372-6052
4455 SW 99th Ave., Beaverton 503-646-3214 16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603
OUTER METRO AREA International Leadership Academy 14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452 20 | NW Kids Magazine
2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION
SPECIALIZATION
OPEN HOUSE INFO
WEBSITE
$6,900 $24,200 annually
Values-based, Whole child
Call for a personal tour
pjaproud.org
Tuition-free
Experiential, Whole child, Waldorf
February 24, 10am-12pm
portlandvillageschool.org
$900 monthly (Scholarships available)
Outdoor/Forest School March 9, March 24: 1-3pm hiserhott@gmail.com to RSVP
willowcreekforestschool. org
$333 - $490 monthly
Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf, nature based
February 8, 5pm
woodhavenschool.com
Tuition-free
Language immersion
Virtual information sessions Fridays, 121pm (see website for link)
arcoirisschool.org
$975-$1,770 monthly
Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Inquiry Based, Inclusive
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm
happy-hollow.net
Call for info
Montessori
Contact to schedule
littlefruitfarmmontessori. com
$15,000$17,000 annually
Language immersion, Play-based, Whole child, Green Eco School
Contact to schedule
ilapdx.org
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Sensational Spring Break Camps!
Children are unique and this year’s spring break camp options have a little something for everyone. Take a look at our list below and learn more on each camp’s website!
Aim High Martial Arts & Events Join Aim High this Spring Break for Art Camp! Campers will spend time painting and crafting in between the martial arts lessons and racing through obstacle courses. Grades K-8, $75/day aimhighma.org/camps
Mittleman Jewish Community Center Keep your kids busy and having fun at the MJCC with sports, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games, and more! Kids must be potty-trained. Ages 3-12, $95/day. Member Cost: $75/day oregonjcc.org/vdc
Northwest Children’s Theater Spring into theater with NWCT favorites like How to Catch a Unicorn, Roblox World, and Peter Pan! Camps are held at The Judy in downtown Portland, NE Portland, and The Reser in Beaverton. Ages 4-14, $240 - $480/week nwcts.org/spring-break-24 24 | NW Kids Magazine
NW Dance Project Their innovative program offers a variety of learning opportunities for dancers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Their philosophy focuses on technique, movement, strengthening and conditioning, versatility, and creativity to support a balanced dance training education. Check their website for additional information and registration. nwdanceproject.org/education/youthdance
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 K-6, Sliding Scale audubonportland.org/our-work/learn/ youth-programs
PTFC Camps Kick off your Spring Break with PTFC Camps! Learn new soccer skills at Providence Park and THPRD March 25-29. Looking to take your game to the next level? Check out their Technical Training camp! Ages 5-18, $240 - $275/week ptfccamps.com/registerforcamp
Sellwood Community House Join SCH for a week of crafts, games, and fun! Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9-4 pm. Full week registration is required. Please send your child with a nut-free lunch, a water bottle, and a healthy snack. Grades 5-5, $350.week sellwoodcommunityhouse.org
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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 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.
A New Dawn by Benji
An ocean of clashing blue and purple Rain falls Hitting the surface The clouds above Are a fog Traveling through Hoping to reclaim Their lost children The ocean darkens As night comes Purple turns to black The ocean is replaced By an empty abyss Where it once was Night passes Waves crash on forgotten shores As a new dawn breaks
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Clash! by Ezra
Ezra is a current sixth grader at PJA. In addition to writing, he enjoys playing basketball, running, and hanging out with his brothers. Benji is a current sixth grader at PJA. In addition to writing, he enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons, honing his skills in archery, and painting D & D miniatures. NW Kids Magazine | 29
Early Bird Summer Camp Discounts The early bird gets the worm and making plans for summer camps is no exception. Check out our roundup of early registration discounts and make your kids’ summer their best one yet!
Fine Art Starts
Join them for fun, top-notch K-8 fine art camps in their magically treed (and cool!) indoor/outdoor location in SW PDX! Drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, manga, clay & pottery! Artists create while surrounded by nature. Small groups, quality materials, and talented staff. Step-by-step lessons, skill-building & self-directed exploration. NEW projects every day, week & summer! Full & half-day camps. *10% discount until 3/31. Financial aid and payment plans available. artcampspdx.com
MJCC Summer Day Camp
Have an AWESOME summer at MJCC Day Camp! Open to everyone ages 3-15. Enjoy quality, ageappropriate programs that are super fun including swimming, cooking, Jewish culture, drama, sports, and more! Build lasting memories and friendships! Flexible options from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. MJCC Day Camp is imbued with a sense of joy, community, spirit and fun. *Register by March 31 to receive 5% off camp fees. oregonjcc.org/daycamp 30 | NW Kids Magazine
PJA Summer Discovery
Open to everyone ages 4-15! Explore your creativity, discover your talents, nurture your curiosity, and broaden your horizons at PJA’s Summer Discovery Program. PJA offers enriching classes from experienced, professional teachers. Learn coding, experiment with string arts, construct elaborate Lego sculptures, and more! Exercise your brain, explore, and have fun discovering new learning in a fun, nurturing way. *Register by March 15 to receive 5% off. pjaproud.org/summer
The Ankeny Rose Summer Day Camp
This summer camp offers a variety of fun and engaging activities! Including interactive games, music, singing, dancing, arts and crafts, imaginative play, sensory play, outdoor exploration, and much more! *Enroll before May 1st and get 10% off your first week of camp theankenyrose.com/summer-camp
YMCA of Columbia-Willamette
Dream, discover, and create this summer! From overnight camping to day camp at Camp Collins, Beaverton, Sherwood, Oregon City, Forest Grove, Happy Valley, SE Portland, Clark County, WA, and more, the Y has everything your kids need for an exciting summer. Their camps open for registration on February 5! Sign up to become Y members for early access and discounted pricing. *Get exclusive discounts and early access to registrations by becoming a member of the Y! ymcacw.org/programs/camps
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