NW Kids Magazine January 2020

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2020-2021 Schools Open House Guide

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JANUARY 2020

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Editor’s Note Happy New Year! I hope that your holidays were filled with love, comfort, and all of the traditions that make the season meaningful to you and yours. I am quite sure that many of our paths crossed at the various magical holiday events that Portland dished up for us throughout the season. Here at NW Kids, we are thinking about schools, schools and more schools! The January issue is the first of our Open House Guides for the 2020-2021 school year. Take a look at our guide (organized by area) and I bet you’ll learn about a few schools that you didn’t even know about.

From Waldorf to faith-based and charter schools to boarding schools, we’ve got it all here in Portland Metro.

Whether you’re still in the fact-finding stages with a new baby or you’re thinking of a change for a child who is already in school, check out a couple of open houses and find the perfect fit for your unique family. As we head into a new year (and decade!), it’s only natural to ponder our challenges, losses, lessons, triumphs and blessings of the year past. As always, we are grateful to have you as a part of the NW Kids family and we can’t wait to spend another year with you, searching for all of the best ways for your family to get the most out of this beautiful city.

Cheers,

Mary

Cover photography by SWALLOWTAIL WALDORF SCHOOL

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Contents JANUARY 2020 10 2020-21 School Open House Guide 26 Keeping Kids Active in the Winter 31 PJA Perspectives 32 Get Out & Play! January Events

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Listings All Families Surrogacy..................................... 8 Aprende con Amigos.....................................15 A Renaissaince School...................................25 Bamboo International School........................24 Bennett Suzuki................................................. 8 Bridges Middle School...................................21 Cathedral School............................................21 Cedarwood.....................................................29 Childroots......................................................... 3 Childswork....................................................... 9 Endeavor Schools - Montessori of Alameda.20 Endeavor Schools - The Children’s Garden....20 Engineering for Kids......................................29 Delphian School.............................................20 FAIS................................................................15

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GSPDX............................................................14 Hollywood Miniature Golf............................... 8 ILA.................................................................... 9 Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School.....14 Little Fruit Farm..............................................20 Micha-el School.............................................21 Montessori School of Beaverton...................24 North Clackamas Christian School................15 NWK Camp Expo............................................35 OCTC................................................................. 7 Oregon Ballet Theatre ..................................... 7 OES.................................................................36 Oregon Lottery (Pollinate)............................... 2 Oregon Symphony........................................... 8 Play Fit Fun.....................................................30

Portland Jewish Academy.............................30 Riverdale School District................................21 Small Friends.................................................29 Sprout and Spark School................................. 9 St. Agatha Catholic School............................... 9 St Cecilia.........................................................25 St Gabriel........................................................14 St. Matthew...................................................14 St Rose............................................................14 St. Thomas More.............................................. 9 The International School................................24 West Hills Montessori....................................15 Xstream Learning Center...............................24

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Aprende con Amigos 5206 N Interstate Avenue 2036 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard 503-536-3802

West Hills Montessori Multiple Locations 503-246-5495

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

Meeting the social, emotional and intellectual needs of children through joyful exploration and hands-on learning.

15 months12 years old

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

Micha-el School 13515A SE Rusk Rd 503-882-3322

St. Agatha Catholic School 7960 SE 15th Avenue 503-234-5500

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

Childswork is a non-profit early childhood education center. They offer developmentally appropriate , play-based programs inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophies.

Parent-Child 2’s-K

Waldorf School; Blending language arts, math and sciences with music, foreign languages, art and movement, they fully engage children at every developmental age.

K-8th grade

For more than 100 years St. Agatha Catholic School in Sellwood has provided an environment of faith, learning and service to children in Pre-K through 8th grade

PreK-8th grade

Trackers Forest School uses interdisciplinary curriculum to blend academics with handson learning, centered around observation and participation with nature.

Full-time K-8th grade Micro High School 9th-12th grade

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

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Children work in critical thinking and inquiry, putting their understanding into exhilarating application. Offering rolling enrollment and small class sizes.

K-8th grade

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$490-$1,200 monthly

Language immersion, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia

Contact to schedule

aprendeconamigos.com

$950-$1,290 monthly

Montessori

January 12, 11am-1pm

westhills-montessori.com

$1,500- $8,500 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

February 22, 9-11am

childswork.org

$6,020-$8,340 annually

Waldorf

February 8, March 7, April 25 10am-12pm

micha-elschool.org

$6,350-$7,930 annually

Whole child

January 30, 6-8pm

stagathaschoolpdx.us

$8,000-$14,000 annually

Experiential

January 19, 6pm February 6, K-3rd grade 3pm, 4th-8th grade 6pm

trackerspdx.com/forestschool

$15,150 - $16,000 annually

Inquiry-based Project Learning

January 26, February 23, 2-3:30pm

renpdx.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) Bridges Middle School 2510 SW 1st Ave 503-688-2922

Cedarwood Waldorf School

Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon 5th-8th grade specifically designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential.

Cedarwood brings learning to life through a uniquely contemporary approach to Waldorf education for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8.

PreK-8th grade

OES offers an inquiry-based education, where open minds may inquire, explore, and grow.

PreK -12th grade

PJA strives to ensure an academically rich environment which honors the whole child.

PJA nurtures and inspires Jewish engagement, respect, and responsibility.

Infant-8th grade

Riverdale Grade School provides an exceptional preschool through 8th grade program.

K-12th grade

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 3430 SW Palatine Street 503-719-4365

A preschool inspired by the creative community of Reggio-Emilia, the organized structure of Montessori, and the wild abandon of Forest School.

2.5-6 years old

St. Gabriel Episcopal School

Provide a nurturing community dedicated to teaching children to thrive in the world through learning experiences based on imagination, creativity & curiosity.

3-5 years old

3030 SW 2nd Avenue 503-245-1477

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

Portland Jewish Academy 6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126

Riverdale Grade School 11733 SW Breyman Avenue 503-262-4840

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

17445 NW West Union Road 503-928-1359

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$24,500 annually

Special Education/ Individualized Academics

Call to schedule

bridgesms.org

$1,200 - $14,500 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

Janurary 22: 6:30pm February 8, 10am-12pm March 14, 10am-1pm

cedarwoodschool.org

$19,700–$35,000 annually

Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

January 8 7–8:30pm

oes.edu

$6,700 - $20,000 annually

Whole child, Valuesbased Education

January 14, 8:45am

pjaproud.org

$12,038 Kindergarten annually

Public School

Kindergarten Q&A: January 24, 9-10am

riverdaleschool.com

$182-$233 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child

February 6, 7-8:30pm

smallfriendsschool.com

$8,000-$12,4000 annually

Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Forest School

February 16, March 14, April 25 9am-2pm

sproutandspark.com

Please contact school for info

Experiential, Playbased, Reggio Emilia, Nature Experiences

Contact to schedule

stgabrielschoolpdx.com

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) St. Thomas More Catholic School 3521 SW Patton Road 503-222-6105

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

They are a K-8th grade parish school committed to strengthening Catholic identity and Gospel values, serving others, and promoting academic excellence.

K-8th grade

For over 30 years, they’ve offered education that goes beyond language and cultural immersion to open a world of possibilities.

Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese.

Preschool5th grade

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND ChildRoots 1712 E. Burnside Street 503-235-1151

Montessori of Alameda 4210 NE Going 503-335-3321

St. Rose School 5309 NE Alameda St 503-281-1912

ChildRoots is an art- and science-based day care and preschool dedicated to providing superior childcare for children ages six weeks to six years.

6 weeks 6 years old

Montessori of Alameda aims to provide a bi-lingual Spanish and English Montessori experience for children ages 3 months to 6 years in Portland, Oregon.

3 months6 years old

As a mission of St. Rose Parish, St. Rose School educates each student as a unique child of God to know and live the Catholic faith and to achieve excellence.

PreK-8th grade

NORTHWEST PORTLAND Bamboo International School They believe that preschool is the ideal time

16 months6 years old

14695 NW West Union Road 503-531-4094

to teach this challenging language along with the academic and social skills necessary for kindergarten.

Cathedral School

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

PreK-8th grade

Portland’s longest-established immersion school and only IB school for PS-8th grade.

They develop global citizens to help create a better, more peaceful world.

2.5-14 years old

110 NW 17th Avenue 503-275-9370

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

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

January 23, 9-11am January 26, 12-2pm

WEBSITE

$7,200 - $8,300 annually

STEAM, Catholic

stmpdxschool.org

$11,870 - $19,640 annually

Language January 28, 6-8pm immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

intlschool.org

$825 - $1,840 monthly

Montessori

1st & 3rd Monday of the month: 6:30-8pm

childroots.com

$1,010-$1,635 monthly

Language immersion, Montessori, Oregon Green School

Call to schedule

montessoriofalameda.com

$6,190-$7,840 annually

Whole child, Catholic Values and Virtue Education

January 30, February 3, 6pm

strosepdxschool.org

Call for details

Reggio Emilia

Call to schedule

bamboointlschool.com

$6,701-$8,830 annually

Whole child, 1:1 with iPads, Apple Distinguished School

January 26, 10am-12:30pm

cathedral-or.org

$15,160 (half day PS-PK) $21,113 (6th-8th) annually

Language immersion, Playbased, Whole child, International Baccalaureate (IB)

PS-K: January 17, 9am 6th-8th grade: January 8, 6:30pm

faispdx.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) MSB 11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane 503-439-1597

St. Pius X School 1260 NW Saltzman Road 503-644-3244

The Children’s Garden 2035 NW Front Avenue 971-277-5535

Xstream Learning Center Preschool 2029 NW Miller Road 503-841-3445

MSB is a private Montessori school serving children 3 - 12 years-old. With 4 decades of experience, they are a leader in early childhood education.

Preschool6th grade

St. Pius X School provides a faith-centered Catholic education that builds community, forms life-long learners, and promotes academic and moral excellence.

Preschool8th grade

The Children’s Garden aims to help children discover their special qualities and blossom within their uniqueness.

6 weeks6 years old

They believe that preschool is the ideal time to teach this challenging language along with the academic and social skills necessary for kindergarten.

2.5-6 years old

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO Agia Sophia Academy 14485 SW Walker Road, Beaverton 503-641-4600

Educating the child with a rich academics, arts, & Christian values; fostering love of learning, personal responsibility & respect for each person.

3-6 years (Montessori Program); Accredited MultiAge Elementary School

FlightSchool Gymnastics Jungle Academy 1281 NE 25th Ave # G, Hillsboro 503-640-6797

Build confidence in academics and physical ability through problem solving, kindergarten prep, empathy, & gross motor development in an individualized class.

3-5 years old

German International School

GIS is a collaborative community with student-centered learning that strives for academic & creative excellence, & values independence & lifelong learning.

Preschool5th grade

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

Toddler-PreK

3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

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

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$9,400 - $12,000 annually

Montessori

January 11, 9am February 22, 9am March 19, 6pm April 4, 10am

msb.org

$2,340 - $9,120 annually

Catholic

January 16, 5-7pm January 29, 5-7pm

stpiuspanthers.org

$978-$1,680 monthly

Play-based, Mindfulness

January 21, 5-7pm February 18, 5-7pm

thechildrensgarden.com

Call for details

Reggio Emilia

Call to schedule

xstreamlc.com

$6,600-$9,500 annually

Montessori, Whole child, Christian

January 30, 5-7pm

asapdx.org

February 1, 9am-1pm

flightschoolgym.com

$240-$360 monthly Play-based, Gymnastics, Dance

$10,415-$15,275 annually

Language January 26, 10-11:30am immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

gspdx.org

Please call

Montessori

littlefruitfarmmontessori. com

Contact to schedule

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO (continued) St. Cecilia School 12250 SW 5th Street, Beaverton 503-644-2619

St. Matthew Catholic School 221 SE Walnut Street, Hillsboro 503-648-2512

Academic excellence, state-of-the-art learning centers and technology education leader.

PreK-8th grade

Guided by the Holy Spirit, St. Matthew nurtures the heart, mind, and conscience of every student to promote academic excellence and live in the image of Christ.

PreK 3- 8th grade

Delphian’s mission is to empower young adults to bring positive change in the world through reason, creativity and integrity

K-12th grade

OUTER METRO AREA Delphian School 20950 SW Rock Creek Road, Sheridan 503-843-3521

ILA French Immersion School Their mission is to provide a stimulating 14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452

learning environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation for their students.

Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School

Lewis & Clark Montessori Children’s House is a tuition-based program for children age 2 ½-5 and an integral part of their Public Montessori School for grades K-8.

14151 SE 242nd Avenue, Damascus 503-427-0803

Preschool5th grade

2.5-5 years old (Tuition based) and K-8th grade (Public, free)

North Clackamas Christian School 19575 Sebastian Way, Oregon City 503-655-5961

NCCS is an interdenominational, faith-based PreK-12th grade school, providing Christian families with an outstanding community and educational experience.

Swallowtail Waldorf School

Swallowtail features academics that nurture curiosity and creative thinking, a vibrant arts & music program, and an active & supportive community.

PreK-8th grade

Founded in 1972, The Marylhurst School serves 150 students in a progressive education community.

Preschool8th grade

460 South Heather Street, Cornelius 503-846-0336

The Marylhurst School 19915 Old River Dr, West Linn 503-650-0978

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$2,480 - $8,363 annually

Whole Child

January 26, 10am-12:30pm

stceciliaschool.us

$6,060 - $8,600 annually

Whole child

January 30, 3:30pm-6:30pm

stmatthewschoolhillsboro. org

$6,135 - $56,015 annually

Proficiency-based, Individualized learning program

January 20, 10am-2pm

delphian.org

$12,000-$14,550 annually

Language immersion, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Green School

January 17, 9am

ilapdx.org

$5,200 - $8,400 (10 months)

Montessori, Whole child

February 27, 5:30-7pm

lcmcs.org

$1,615 - $7,860 annually

Nondenominational, independent Christian School

January 23, 4-7pm

ncchristianschool.com

$9,000 - $12,000 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Waldorf, Outdoor Education

January 25, 11am-2pm

swallowtailschool.org

$4,000-$11,000 annually

Progressive

January 25, 10am-12pm

themarylhurstschool.org

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Keeping Kids Active in the Winter by ERIN CROUCH

Shorter days and soggy weather mean one thing for kiddos - cabin fever!

If you’re looking for ways to keep your little ones active when the weather is chilly, you’ve come to the right place.

Remember to visit the webpage and call to confirm hours.

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Get involved with your community!

Try these spots, where kids can really stretch out. Most have more than one location:

Portland Parks & Recreation Community Centers portlandoregon.gov/parks/39839

Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park 2700 NE 82nd Ave, Portland Ages: All ages interested in biking lumberyardmtb.com

Westside Dance & Gymnastics Academy

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Outdoors In

11632 SW Pacific Highway, Tigard Ages: Varies westsideacademy.com

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation Aquatic Park

Are your kids party people? Check out these spots, which are also great for birthdays.

hillsboro-oregon.gov/departments/ parks-recreation

ncprd.com/aquatic-park

Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation Indoor Play Park thprd.org/facilities/recreation

Do your little ones need more structure while they burn off energy?

Try these:

One With Heart 4231 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland and 7525 N Richmond Ave, Portland Ages: 3 and up onewithheart.com

OMEGA Gymnastics 9700 SW Harvest Ct, Ste 180, Beaverton Ages: 1.5-8+ omega-gymnastics.com

Playground Gym 5215 N Lombard St, Portland and 505 NE Grand Ave, Portland Ages: 1 and up theplaygroundgym.com

Hollywood Mini Golf 1510 NE 37th Avenue, Portland Ages: 5+ hollywoodpdxminigolf.com

Forge Parkour 311 SE 97th St Portland Ages: 3+ forgeparkour.com

Jenni and Tommy’s Kids Unplugged 11300 SW Bull Mountain Rd., Tigard Ages: 1-6 jenniandtommyskidsunplugged.com

Sky High Sports 11131 Southwest Greenburg Rd., Tigard Ages: Varies por.skyhighsports.com

Pump it Up Jr 16205 NW Bethany Ct., Suite 120, Beaverton Ages: 0-6 pumpitupparty.com/junior-beaverton-or

Pump It Up 9665 SW Allen Blvd., Suite 110, Beaverton Ages: 0-12 pumpitupparty.com

Munchkin Playland 18335 NW West Union Rd., Portland Ages: Under 42 inches tall to enter the main play area munchkinplayland.com

JJ Jump 9057 SE Jannsen Rd, Clackamas and 7500 Northeast 16th Ave, #2, Vancouver Ages: 11 months+ jjjump.com NW Kids Magazine | 27

PlayBoutique 464 First St., Lake Oswego Ages: 1-10 playboutique.com

Dizzy Castle 11606 NE 66th St., Vancouver Ages: All ages dizzycastle.com

Want to keep the learning going while you’re moving? These spaces have engaging activities for the mind as well as body.

Portland Children’s Museum 4015 SW Canyon Road, Portland Ages: All ages portlandcm.org

OMSI

Playdate PDX

1945 SE Water Ave. Portland Ages: All Ages omsi.edu

1434 NW 17th, Portland Ages: 0-12 playdatepdx.com

Early Learning Space at Vancouver Library

Kids Club Fun and Fitness 13914 NW 3rd Ct., Vancouver Ages: All ages kidsclub4fun.com

Monkey King Playhouse 17112 SE Powell Blvd. Portland Ages: All ages monkeykingplayhouse.com

Sunburst Play Cafe 26950 SE Stark St., Troutdale Ages: 0-12 sunburstplaycafe.com

Wiggle Room 1925 NE 42nd Ave, Suite C, Portland Ages: 0-7 thewiggleroom.com

Wippersnappers 16542 SE 362nd Drive, Sandy Ages: 3+ wippersnappers.com

Hammer & Jack’s 6416 SE Foster Rd., Portland Ages: 0-6 hammerandjacks.com

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901 C Street, Vancouver Ages: ELC, 0-5; Library: All Ages fvrl.org Do you miss old-fashioned fun in a rec room? These spots will take you back:

Mittleman Jewish Community Center Indoor Playground 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland Ages: 0-5 oregonjcc.org

NE Indoor Park and Central Lutheran Church 1820 NE 21st Ave, Portland Ages: 0-8 facebook.com/NorthEastIndoorPark

SE Indoor Park Corner of Cesar Chavez (SE 39th) & Steele, Portland Ages: 0-5 facebook.com/pg/SouthEastIndoorPark

Oak Grove Indoor Play 16101 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie Ages: 0-6 oakgroveindoorpark.com

St John’s Swap and Play 7535 N Chicago Ave, Portland Ages: 0-5 stjohnsswapnplay.org

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

Family

Loss

by Ella

by Sabrina

Interlinked with love, Like glue that does not become tender over time.

I lost it

Kaleidoscope conversations that go on and on and on.

Loss

Holding hands, beating hearts, Air fills with laughter Air fills with tears of joy and sadness and anger.

Climate Justice and Injustice

by Henry a gaping crevice of pitch-black widens in a world of green and blue the aquamarine jewel of the planet becomes cracked death and hunger corrupt paradise the balance of peace weighs down to one side

I lost the only other chance I had with her I had the time But time flies Loss I wish I was Superman, the only one who can make time go again Loss When I wake up, I am heartbroken Loss Every day, I think that I have someone to hear from, but I don’t Loss All I wish is for her to come back Loss I wish we had money, but we don’t We are at a loss

Ella is a current sixth-grader at PJA. In addition to writing, she loves playing volleyball and drawing.

Henry is a current sixth-grader at PJA. Outside of school, he enjoys sports and running cross-country and doing random stuff on a sunny day.

Sabrina (Bina) is a current sixth-grader at PJA. Outside of school, she enjoys sleeping, going to movies, and hanging out with friends.

Henry, Sabrina, Ella

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JESSA CAMPBELL

ZOOLIGHTS

KELLI WELLI

Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures Welcome, 2020! It’s a brand new year and Portland hasn’t slowed down at all. If you still have a bit of holiday spirit left, check out some events that run through the first days of the month and then launch right into music, live theater and much more.

Here are some of our January picks!

Jan 1-5

Jan 3

ZooLights @ Oregon Zoo

Christmas Model Train Display

It wouldn’t be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights! As you walk around the zoo, you’ll see a dazzling display of more than 1.5 million lights, and experience the zoo in a whole new way. If you haven’t yet been, you have until the 5th to take in all of the magic! 5-9pm, see website for pricing. oregonzoo.org/visit/zoolights

@ Southminster Presbyterian Church

Jan 3

Jan 3-5

A delight for children and adults alike.

This is a 0 gauge, Lionel size, electric train display, 24ft x 8ft, multi-level, and featuring over 70 animations, including a Nutcracker animation and Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. All ages. 1-3pm, free. facebook.com/pg/Southminster PresbyterianChurch/events

Red Yarn @ Mississippi Pizza

Nutcracker Puppet Show

Songs & Puppets! Red Yarn (Andy Ferguson) is one of Portland’s favorite performers. He gets the kids participating in his shows and his songs draw from the great American songbook of folk music. Adults enjoy him as much as the kids! Mississippi Pizza, 5-6pm. $5-$10 suggested donation, redyarnproductions.com/calendar

@ Portland Puppet Museum This Holiday Season the Portland Puppet Museum will present Nutcracker Cracked by the Olde World Puppet Theatre. Indoor puppet theater seats 35 guests. They even have little chairs for the smaller kids. 7:30pm (Fri) and 2pm (Sat-Sun), $9 in advance, $10 at the door. puppetmuseum.com

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

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Jan 10

Jan 15

Non-Walking Open Play

Wee Wednesday with Kelli Welli @Hoot-n-Annie

@ Hammer & Jacks Social interaction at a very young age is great for little ones that like to learn through observation and touch, but who may find a play time with older kids who are jumping and running around overwhelming. Older siblings of non walkers are welcome, but are reminded that this is not a time for running, wrestling and all round big movement play. 1-3pm, $4. hammerandjacks.com

Jan 12 Rock’inn Kids with Jessa Campbell & the Saplings and Friends of Noise @White Eagle Head to White Eagle every 2nd Sunday for a family friendly show hosted by Jessa Campbell & the Saplings! They are thrilled to be joined by Friends of Noise for this special series, where they will feature performers under 18 and are excited for our young audiences to see these youth-led bands. 4-6pm, free. facebook.com/pg/jessacampbell andthesaplings/events

See local favorite Kelli Welli every third Wednesday in SW Portland. Sing, dance and play along with kids and the people who love them! 10:30am-noon, Donations encouraged. hoot-n-annie.com

Jan 17 Homeschool Skate @ Oaks Amusement Park On the 3rd Friday of each month (through May), head to Oaks Park and join other homeschool families for fun on skating rink!

11am-1pm, $7.50/person (includes skates rental). oakspark.com/roller-skating-rink

Jan 17-19 Spectacular Daydream: The Musical @ Echo Theater Whilst having a delightful afternoon daydream in the park, it appears as if Mo has maybe just lost his mind, what with the elephant arms and jello monsters and all. Join Mo Phillips and the band as they search for his mind, help guide the story, and help to write the theme song for the show as well! 7:30-8:30pm, $15. mophillips.com continued on p. 34

HAMMER AND JACKS

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Jan 25

Free Expression Art Workshop for Youth on the Autism Spectrum

The Alphabeticians

@ Cedar Hills Rec Center Free art workshops for autistic people, with friends and family welcome.

Supplies are provided. The workshops are a chance for autistic people to have fun and be creative if they want to. There are no expectations.

Advance registration is appreciated.

1-3:30pm, free. facebook.com/pg/ autismsocietyoregon/events

@Mississippi Pizza Every 4th Saturday, Mr. Hoo and Mr. E turn on the funky lights and get the kiddie mosh pit going. It’s Portland’s favorite rock duo for families, the ABC Guys. Get some pizza and beverages and rock out! 4-5pm, $4/person (babes in arms are free). mrhoomusic.com/shows

Jan 25-26 Flamingo Float @ Farber Swim School Enjoy a Hawaiian-themed pool party for all ages! Open swim with dozens of floating flamingos in their two 90° saltwater pools. Waterslides, noodleboats, and toys available for play.

Sat: 5:45-7:15pm (ages 4mo-10yrs); Sun: 4:45-6:15pm (ages 4mo-4yrs), $16 (includes 1 child and 2 adults). farberswimschool.com/programs/ events

Jan 20 Free Entrance Day in the National Parks Experience the National Parks!Honor Martin Luther King’s Birthday with the first free entrance day of 2020. On five days in 2020, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. All Day, free. nps.gov/planyourvisit/ fee-free-parks.htm

Jan 27 Free Food Market @ Pacific University Visit Pacific University on the 4th Monday of each month to access free, fresh, and healthy fruits and vegetables and pantry staples for you and your family. No ID or address required, but please bring boxes or bags. 10:30am-12pm, Free. facebook.com/events/ 430620524216163

Looking for more? Check out our online calendar: nwkidsmagazine.com/events

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9th Annual

Saturday, April 4th 10am - 5pm

at OMSI

1945 SE Water Ave, Portland

Join us for a "one-stop shop" opportunity to learn about all of the best summer camps in the Portland Metro area. With over 35 different camps represented, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your family. Make this your kids' best summer yet!

ADMISSION TO THE EXPO IS FREE! GIVEAWAYS (INCLUDING FREE WEEKS OF CAMP!), SWAG, DEMONSTRATIONS AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

For more information visit, nwkidsmagazine.com

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