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2021-2022 School Open House Guide
OCTOBER 2021 - DIGITAL EDITION nwkidsmagazine.com
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Editor’s Note Fall has arrived and it’s been a spectacular one so far. As many of us are settling back into an in— person school routine for the first time in well over a year, there are little glimpses of normalcy here and there. Our October issue is the first School Open House Guide of the 2021-22 school year and it represents the wide variety of schooling options we have in our area. Whether you’re just starting your school search or have realized that your current school is not quite the right fit for your family, we think you’ll find some great options to explore. I hope that your family has a chance to enjoy all of your favorite fall traditions and we will see you next month! Cheers,
Mary
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Contents OCTOBER 2021 8 2021-22 School Open House Guide 17 Back to School Bites 18 Fall Music News 22 Out & About: October Events
Cover photography by
CHILDPEACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
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Bennett Suzuki.............................. 10 Cadence Education.. ....................... 10 Childpeace Montessori School.. ...... 20 Childswork...................................... 7 FAIS. . ............................................... 2 German International School......... 11 Happy Hollow Children’s Center..... 11 Little Fruit Farm.. ........................... 20 North Clackamas Christian School.. 10 Northwest Academy...................... 20 Oregon Children’s Theatre.............. 21 Oregon Children’s Theatre................ 2 OES.. ................................................ 2 PJA................................................ 20 Play Fit Fun. ................................... 16 Portland Village School.. ................ 16 Sprout and Spark........................... 10 The International School.. .............. 11 West Hills Montessori.................... 20 Xstream Learning Center.. .............. 10
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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION
AGES/GRADES
NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Cadence Academy Preschool, Portland 334 SE 146th Avenue 503-252-7787
Cadence Academy provides parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home.
12 months 12 years old
Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Avenue 503-445-0056
A public, Waldorf charter school serving students Kindergarten through 8th grade. They seek to educate and nurture the whole child - head, heart, and hands.
K-8th grade
SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Cadence Academy Preschool Cadence Academy provides parents
6 weeks 4 years old
Cadence Academy Preschool Cadence Academy provides parents with peace of mind by giving children an - Sellwood
3 months 12 years old
Cadence Academy Preschool Cadence Academy provides parents with peace of mind by giving children an - Brentwood
12 months 5 years old
6109 SE Milwaukie Avenue 503-908-9845
7733 SE 13th Avenue 503-236-8009
with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home.
exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home.
7103 SE 60th Avenue 503-908-9846
exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home.
International School of Portland
Embrace the World! For over 30 years, they’ve Preschooloffered full language and cultural immersion in 5th grade a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.
Tucker Maxon School
They teach kids to listen, talk & learn w/a focus on academic excellence & social emotional growth. Small classes, huge playground w/ greenhouse, treehouse and goats.
2305 S Water Avenue 503-226-2496 x110
2860 SE Holgate Boulevard 503-235-6551
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Pre-K 5th grade
2021-2022 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION
SPECIALIZATION
OPEN HOUSE INFO
WEBSITE
Varies by program
Play-based, Whole Child, Skills-based
Contact to schedule
cadence-education.com
Tuition free
Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf
Contact to schedule
portlandvillageschool.org
Varies by program
Play-based, Whole Child, Skills-based
Contact to schedule
cadence-education.com
Varies by program
Play-based, Whole Child, Skills-based
Contact to schedule
cadence-education.com
Varies by program
Play-based, Whole Child, Skills-based
Contact to schedule
cadence-education.com
$12,460-$20,590 annually
Language immersion, Whole child, International Baccalaureate
October 21, 9am and daily personal tours
intlschool.org
$900-$1,700 monthly
Experiential, Play-based, Deaf Education
Contact to schedule
tuckermaxon.org
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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION
AGES/GRADES
NORTHWEST PORTLAND Childpeace Montessori School
Childpeace Montessori School serves children from 14 months through middle school in the heart of Portland.
14 months Middle school
French American International School
Develop Global Citizens | Shape Active Learners | Foster Multi-Language Ability | Deliver Academic Excellence
Preschool8th grade
MSB
MSB is a renowned Montessori School located Preschoolon a serene campus in the hills of Portland. 6th grade
Northwest Academy
NWA - Grades 6 - 12, engaged academics with a full foundation in arts and sciences. Smaller classes, great teachers.
6th-12th grade
Xstream Learning Center Preschool
Preparing students for success in a multiple culture world and promoting life-long learning by providing activities that are meaningful, experiential and fun.
3-12 years old
1516 NW Thurman Street 503-222-1197
8500 NW Johnson Street 503-292-7776 11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane 503-439-1597 1130 SW Main Street 503-223-3367
2029 NW Miller Road 503-841-3445
SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND Catlin Gabel
Catlin Gabel fosters in all students a wellspring of curiosity, courage, and empathy—three characteristics that cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
Preschool12th grade
Oregon Episcopal School
OES prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth.
Pre-K–12th grade and domestic/ international boarding for grades 9-12
Portland Jewish Academy
PJA strives to ensure an academically rich environment which honors the whole child, nurtures and inspires Jewish engagement, and responsibility for the world.
K-8th grade
Sprout and Spark Preschool
Their goal is inspiring joy, creativity, resilience, and curiosity in each child and helping them grow into responsible, independent, and compassionate lifelong learners.
18 months 6 years old
8825 SW Barnes Road 503-297-1894
6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115
6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126
3430 SW Palatine Street 503-719-4365
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2021-2022 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION
SPECIALIZATION
OPEN HOUSE INFO
WEBSITE
$12,500-$18,650 annually
Experiential, Montessori, Whole child
See website for dates
childpeace.org
$16,084 annually (Preschool) $22,780 annually (Middle School)
Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate (IB)
Middle School: November 4, 6:30pm; Lower School: November 17, 9am
faispdx.org
$9,860-$12,600 annually
Montessori
October 16, 6-7pm; November 7, 10-11am
msb.org
$24,000-$26,000 annually
Language immersion, Whole child, Arts Focus, College Preparatory
Weekly Alternating Tuesday/Thursday, October - January
nwacademy.org
Call for details
Reggio Emilia
Call to schedule
xstreamlc.com
$29,700-$37,025 annually
Experiential, Whole child, Progressive
October 17: 12:30pm-4pm On-Campus
catlin.edu
$32,600 to $69,100 annually
Experiential
October 24, 1pm
oes.edu
$9,900-$21,830 annually
Whole child, Values-based
Middle School: November 8, Lower School: November 15
pjaproud.org
$12,400-$17,400 annually
Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Forest School
Contact to schedule
sproutandspark.com
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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION
AGES/GRADES
BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School
GIS provides the foundation for wellrounded, globally-minded citizens through their German & Chinese language tracks.
Twos, Preschool5th grade
Happy Hollow Children’s Center 4455 SW 99th Avenue, Beaverton 503-646-3214
Happy Hollow is a community of learners & mentors who place kindness, mindfulness, collaboration & self-regulation at the forefront of their daily intentions.
30 months+
Little Fruit Farm Montessori
Supporting children’s natural development, curiosity and exploration. Low student teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden environments.
Toddler-PreK
Arbor School of Arts & Sciences
Education is decisive and enduring to the degree that it supports the development of intellect, character, and creativity.
K - 8th grade
North Clackamas Christian School 19575 Sebastian Way, Oregon City 503-655-5961
NCCS is an accredited independent Christian School partnering with parents to provide an education that focuses on biblical worldview formation.
Pre-K-12th grade
Childswork Learning Center
Childswork is a school where children and their families develop relationships, discover new ideas, construct knowledge through play and cultivate a joy for learning.
Preschool - K
West Hills Montessori
Meeting the social, emotional and intellectual needs of children through joyful exploration and hands-on learning.
15 months12 years old
3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089
16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603
OUTER METRO AREA
4201 SW Borland Road, Tualatin 503-638-6399
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 7901 SE Division, 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive 503-234-3611
4920 SW Vermont St, Portland 4515 Parkview Dr, Lake Oswego 503-246-5495
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2021-2022 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION
SPECIALIZATION
OPEN HOUSE INFO
WEBSITE
$11,600-$15,650 annually
Language Virtual Open House: immersion, PlayOctober 27, 5-6:30pm based, International Baccalaureate
gspdx.org
$860-$1,260 monthly
Experiential, Play-based, Whole child
Contact to schedule
happy-hollow.net
Please call
Montessori
Contact to schedule
littlefruitfarmmontessori. com
$15,000 annually
Hands-on, Inquiry-based
October 24
arborschool.org
$2,248-$8,370 annually
Christian education
January 18, 2022 3:30pm-5:30pm
ncchristianschool.com
$150-$1,300 monthly
Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child
Contact to schedule
childswork.org
$1,045-$1,680 monthly
Montessori
Contact to schedule
westhills-montessori.com
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BACK TO SCHOOL BITES produce boxes, in addition to rotating add-ons. While they also have the option to build your own box, we chose the Kid’s Box, which includes all you need to put together several kid-friendly meals or snacks. Our box had the makings for Cheesy Egg and Tomato Muffin Sandwiches, Rainbow Veggie Wraps with Hummus, Beecher’s frozen Mac & Cheese, fresh stone fruit and a mix to make chocolate chip granola bars.
With school back in session, my family is finding that meal planning is more important than ever. While we have our usual favorites in rotation, it’s always nice to have new tastes and new ideas to mix things up. We’ve tried many food delivery boxes over the years, but Acme Farms has become a favorite in our household. Acme Farms, located in beautiful Bellingham, WA, has a variety of options for omnivore, pescatarian, veggie and vegan palates as well. Their focus is on local and farm fresh and they put particular emphasis on also supporting non-farming local food purveyors and giving back to the community as well. They offer a wide variety of curated boxes, including Surf & Turf, Gluten & Dairy Free and
My kids absolutely loved helping with these recipes and the quality of the food was second to none. I love that their packaging is minimal and that they also will take back the packaging when they return for your next delivery. The delivery day for the Portland area is currently Tuesday and my kids decided to order a special box for their dad’s birthday the following week, which happened to be on a Tuesday. Fresh bagels and bacon were a welcome birthday treatfor a fella who hails from Bellingham and misses the flavors of home! Currently, they offer delivery to the greater Whatcom/Skagit County area, greater Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas regions. With such a wide variety of box options and add-ons the pricing varies, but the Kid’s Box is $55 + $7 shipping. theacmebox.com
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MUSIC IS DROPPING LIKE LEAVES! by BETH BLENZ-CLUCAS
With all of the stresses of going back to school in this strange era, it’s nice to know that local children’s media makers have been busy creating sounds to delight and inspire families. Portland’s DIY, roll-up-your-sleeves crafty sensibility keeps us going. Jared Mees, the dad who co-founded Portland’s beloved retailer Tender Loving Empire, has been holed up at home with his family over the past 18 months, filling his days with an extended burst of creativity along with his two young daughters. They’ve been writing songs, building fantastical props, and starting a new band called Triple Rainbow, which will release a new album in 2022. This month, Triple Rainbow releases their first single, “Why Can’t Every Day Be Halloween?” A handcrafted music video featuring Day-Glo props and Mees’ two rockstar kids will be released in midOctober on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify and from the Brave New People label: tenderlovingempire. com/collections/bravenewpeople. For now, follow this family’s crafty adventures on Instagram (@Triplerainbovv). Family folk star Red Yarn is still offering his livestreamed Ramblin’ with Red Yarn weekly show, and he recently celebrated the release of a healing and positive new song called “I Hear America Singing.” The expansive tune features Latin Grammy winners 123 Andrés, with Kymberly Stewart, Little Miss Ann, Aaron Nigel Smith, Dean Jones, Miss Jessie, and Portland’s own Woodlawn Elementary School first graders providing backing vocals. This is a new kind of patriotic song for our divided times. 123 Andrés, a band
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that usually visits our area each year, also has a new bilingual album out called Actívate. Family reggae star Aaron Nigel Smith was busy all summer offering videography classes to kids and planning new episodes of his Big Up Show. Aaron just released Reggaebility with the Merry Rockers on his local Aya World Productions label. These joyful songs celebrate movement and fun for people of all abilities. Catch Aaron performing the title song on YouTube. Smith also produced the acclaimed summer release featuring 24 Black voices in family music: the 1Tribe Collective’s All One Tribe. Kelli Welli has been super busy recording a new album for release next year. In the meantime, she’s been performing around the metro area, and her tongue-twister of an original song, “Turtlurtlurtle”, just won a John Lennon Songwriting Competition grand prize. Kelli will perform on Fridays at the Sellwood Community House as part of their new weekly kindie concert series (her dates are Fridays, October 22 and 29 at 10 am). Kelli’s website offers lots of downloadable activity and art ideas: kelliwelli.com.
musical improv artists who build upon kids’ ideas. The Story Pirates Creator Camp page has more information about how to sign up. And, as always, the story pirates want YOUR kids’ ideas and tales. Parents, teachers and guardians may submit kids’ creations by going here: storypirates.com/ submit-a-story. Each submitted tale will receive a personalized “Story Love” response, for free. Here’s to a musical fall!
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Out and About: October Events The days are getting shorter and the leaves are starting to fall, but there is still plenty to do in the Portland area. Check out our calendar for more events! nwkidsmagazine.com/events
FRENCH PRAIRIE GARDENS
Sept 20 - Nov 5
Oct 2
Beloved local artist Mike Bennett brings his famous Crypto-Zoo: Museum of Mystery to St. John’s Old Bank of America Building for a free, family-friendly, covidsafe Halloween event. Walk through the immersive museum filled with 26 life-size Cryptids, Monsters and Mythical Beasts! Play games, win prizes and watch educational videos about each of the museum’s monsters. Be on the lookout for surprise visits from The Unipiper, celebrity llamas and mermaids. Masks required. 10am-5pm daily, Free mikebennett.com
Students, families, and community members, you’re invited to celebrate the David Douglas Latinx community! For Latinx Heritage Month, David Douglas School District is hosting “El Carnaval del Barrio,” a celebration at the Portland Mercado with a night of performances, food, and community! All ages are welcome. This is an event for families and friends. 10% of the Barrio sales will benefit the DDHS Latino Student Union. 4-8pm, Free entry facebook.com/events/4233674266718155
Crypto-Zoo: Museum of Mystery in St. Johns
iEl Carnaval de Barrio! @ Portland Mercado
Oct 2 - Oct 31
Pumpkin Patch, Pig Races, Mazes & More @ French Prairie Gardens The crisp fall air means it’s time for some family fun at the pumpkin patch! Fall on the farm is much more than just a trip to pick out a pumpkin! There is so much to do for all ages it’s hard to believe there could be a favorite, but the main attraction everyone talks about is the famous Pigtucky Derby Pig Races! Hours and pricing vary. fpgardens.com 22 | NW Kids Magazine
Oct 3
Big Truck Day @ MJCC Bring your family and friends and join us for MJCC’s annual Big Truck Day! Check out an amazing lineup of vehicles, and enjoy live music and food. Masks are required when not actively drinking or eating. Free, 10:30am-1pm oregonjcc.org/arts-culture/upcomingevents/big-truck-day
BIG TRUCK DAY
Oct 9
Portland Opera: The Building Blocks of Opera @ Walters Cultural Arts Center Ever wonder what makes an opera? Head to Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro and learn from the Portland Opera! The Building Blocks of Opera is a fast-paced highly interactive program where you and your child choose what the artists sing as you become an opera chorus and explore different voice types. You’ll also learn how arias, recitatives, ensembles, and the orchestra come together to make an opera. Designed for elementary school audiences, but enjoyed by all, this show will leave you wanting more opportunities to experience the joy and drama of the universal language that is opera. 2-3pm, Free (suggested $5 donation). hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/ Components/Calendar/Event/95317
Oct 23
The Children’s Heart Foundation™️ Congenital Heart Walk @ Oregon Zoo The Children’s Heart Foundation is celebrating 25 years of progress in support of our mission to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research. There will also be virtual activities throughout the week of the event, so you can participate wherever you are! There is a $12 minimum fundraising requirement per participant at this event (children under 2 are free) which covers Zoo admission. give.childrensheartfoundation.org
Oct 29-30
Boo Drive Thru in West Linn Cruise through Willamette Park and Bernert Landing Boat Ramp parking lot and witness fun and spooky jack-olanterns come alive! Free and open to the public. Participants must stay in the vehicle at all times. Nonperishable food donations will be accepted at the event for the West Linn Food Pantry. 6:30-8:30pm, Free. westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/boo-drivethru-and-pumpkin-carvingdisplay
PORTLAND OPERA
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