NW Kids Magazine October 2022

Editor’s Note

Happy fall, friends! The days are getting shorter, the mornings are getting chillier and the lushness of late summer has acquiesced to the always magnificent changing of the leaves. Our October issue is the first of three School Open House Guides of the school year and we hope that you are able to learn a bit about the diverse education options in our area and take in a few open houses (some are virtual and some are in person!). The last two issues of 2022 will be filled with all of the holiday events, performances and winter break camps that we can find. It’s going to be a great season! We’ll see you around town soon. Until then, may you and yours be well and enjoy the splendor of this Portland October!

Cheers, Mary

SCHOOLS

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND

Holy Redeemer Catholic School 127 N Rosa Parks Way 503-283-5197

NW Adventure Company

NE Prescott 971-337-7638

Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Avenue 503-445-0056

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

Their preschool program is designed to leverage the benefits of outdoor learning to teach the necessary fundamentals of both hard and soft skills.

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

Preschool8th grade

Preschool

K-8th grade

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

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.

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND

A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences 234 S. Bancroft Street 971-221-2311

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

Portland Waldorf School 2300 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie 503-654-2200

At Renaissance School, art, design, engineering, and the sciences are lively, natural contexts for the introduction, development and application of skills.

PreK-8th grade

K-8th grade

St. Ignatius School 3330 SE 43rd Avenue 503-774-5533

Waldorf education, weaving academics with creativity to inspire joyful learning. K-8th grade

PWS educates children for the whole of life. Students emerge as creative, independent thinkers who meet the world with initiative and purpose.

St. Ignatius, in the Jesuit way, develops eager minds, passionate hearts, enthusiastic spirits, and brilliant futures building a just and compassionate world.

Preschool12th grade

PreK-8th grade

$6,786-$8,465

$15,200

$8,940-$19,990

SCHOOLS

NORTHWEST PORTLAND

French American International School

8500 NW Johnson Street 503-292-7776

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

The Emerson School

428 NW 20th Avenue 503-525-6124

Innovative, multilingual curriculum. Small classes taught by native speakers. Authentic inquiry, collaboration, and multiple teaching styles.

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

An inclusive learning community committed to equity. Students use the outside community as an extension of the classroom for project-based learning.

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND

Bridges Middle School

2510 SW 1st Avenue 503-688-2922

Catlin Gabel School 8825 SW Barnes Rd 503-297-1895

International School of Portland

2305 S Water Avenue 503-226-2496 x110

Northwest Academy

1130 SW Main Street 503-223-3367

Oregon Episcopal School

6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115

Portland Jewish Academy

6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126

Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon exclusively serving students with learning differences—in a loving, nurturing atmosphere in downtown Portland.

They fuel curiosity with courage, so stu dents gain the confidence and ability to advocate for themselves and others and rise to the challenges of life.

Embrace the World! For over 30 years, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.

Committed to inspiring students to discover their intellectual & artistic voices in a creative & supportive atmosphere.

OES is a private, independent school offering an inquiry-based education that prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning.

Welcoming all families, PJA’s hands-on interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking, and community engagement.

Preschool8th Grade

3-5 years old

K-5th grade

5th-8th grade

Preschool12th grade

Preschool5th grade

6th-12th grade

PreK -12th grade

K-8th grade

2022-2023 SCHOOL GUIDE

TUITION SPECIALIZATION OPEN HOUSE INFO WEBSITE

$16,889$23,919 annually Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

$11 hourly Language immersion

Middle School: November 3, 6:30 PM

Lower School: November 16, 9 AM

faispdx.org

Tuition-free Project-Based Learning

Contact to schedule scuola.us

$25,500 annually Special Education/ Individualized Instruction

$31,000$38,800 annually

Experiential, Waldorf, Progressive Education

Contact to schedule emersonschool.org

$13,080$20,990 annually Language immersion, Whole child, International Baccalaureate

$25,860$27,580 annually

$22,550–$39,900 (day); $71,200 (boarding)

$6,100$22,800 annually

Arts focused, college prep

Submit an admission inquiry online to get started

bridgesms.org

October 30, 12-4pm catlin.edu

Experiential, Inquiry-based

October 28, 9am-12pm intlschool.org

Whole child

October 4, 18; November 8, 29; December 13, January 10, 24; 10:30am-12pm

October 16 1-4 pm (6-12th)

October 19, 6-8 pm (PreK-5th)

nwacademy.org

oes.edu

Contact to schedule pjaproud.org

SCHOOLS

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued)

Woodhaven School

8470 SW Olsen Rd enrollment@woodhavenschool. com

Woodhaven is a nature based, Waldorf inspired co-op preschool.

3-6 years old

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO

German International School

3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

Little Fruit Farm Montessori

16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603

OUTER METRO AREA

Arbor School of Arts & Sciences 4201 SW Borland Road, Tualatin 503-638-6399

Cedarwood Waldorf School

3030 SW Second Avenue 503-245-1477

Skinner Elementary Montessori

5001 NE 66th Avenue, Vancouver 360-696-4862

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

The Marylhurst School

15544 Clackamas River Drive, Oregon City 19200 Willamette Dr, West Linn 503-650-0978

Wow & Flutterville Playgardens

NW Portland, SE Portland and Cedar Mill 503-954-2255

As an IB World school, they educate their students to be independent thinkers & internationally-minded while immersing their students in language-learning.

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

Twos, Preschool6th grade

Toddler-PreK

A learning environment in which a diverse set of individuals can flourish and contribute to a vibrant, thoughtful and hardworking community.

Cedarwood’s true purpose is to create a collaborative community that strives to learn how we as human beings can create a better world.

Skinner students are exposed to the idea that the talents they possess are special and should be nurtured, shared and treated with care.

K-8th grade

A place where children come to embrace the creativity, questions and risk taking of childhood in a supportive, hands-on environment.

PreK-8th grade

Preschool5th grade

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

PreK-8th grade

6 weeks6 years old

$300-$450

$1,635

Tuition

Pumpkin Patches & Harvest Fun!

The time has come to pack up the family and head out to find the perfect pumpkin. From Sauvie Island to Vancouver and everywhere in between, we’ve rounded up a list of spots to hit. Remember to check websites as each farm has its own opening date for pumpkin season!

Bauman Farms

12989 Howell Prairie Rd., Gervais baumanfarms.com

Bella Organic Farm

16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland bellaorganic.com

Bi-Zi Farms

9504 NE 119th St., Vancouver, WA bi-zifarms.com

Bushue’s Family Farm and Nursery

9880 SE Revenue Rd., Boring bushuefarming.com

Dolan Creek Farm

13490 SE Orient Dr., Boring dolancreekfarm.com

Fazio Farms

8433 NE Fazio Way, Portland faziofarms.com

Flower Farmer

2512 N Holly, Canby flowerfarmer.com

French Prairie Gardens

17673 French Prairie Rd., St. Paul fpgardens.com

Frog Pond Farm

2995 SW Advance Rd., Wilsonville thefrogpondfarm.com

Hoffman Farms Store

SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton hoffmanfarmsstore.com

Lee Farms

21975 SW 65th Ave., Tualatin leefarmsoregon.com

Liepold Farms

14050 SE Richey Rd., Boring liepoldfarms.com

Mt. View Orchards

6670 Trout Creek Ridge Rd., Mt. Hood mtvieworchards.com

Oregon Heritage Farms

22801 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Hillsboro oregonheritagefarms.com

Packer Orchards Bakery & Farm Place

3020 Thomsen Rd., Hood River packerorchards.com

Plumper Pumpkin Patch and Tree Farm

11453 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Portland plumperpumpkins.com

Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm

20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd Yacolt, WA  pomeroyfarm.org

Roloff Farms

23985 NW Grossen Dr., Helvetia rolofffarms.com

The Patch

612 Whalen Rd., Woodland, WA avidgardener.webs.com

The Pumpkin Patch

16511 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland thepumpkinpatch.com

Topaz Farm

17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd., Portland topazfarm.com

Triskelee Farm

29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn triskeleefarm.com

Yesteryear Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees

26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville yesteryeartreefarm.com

7 Children’s Books About Sukkot

by PJ LIBRARY

Have you ever wondered about the marvelous hut some people build for Sukkot? Do you decorate a sukkah with your family? Are you interested in celebrating Sukkot but not sure where to start? Grab one of these adorable children’s books to learn more. Each of these stories is filled with incredible illustrations and age appropriate explanations about the traditions behind the festival of Sukkot.

The Best Sukkot Pumpkin Ever

by Laya Steinberg

Recommended for children ages 4 to 6 years old

When Micah visits the pumpkin patch, he’s on a mission to find a great big pumpkin for the sukkah. But the local soup kitchen sure could use a nice, fresh pumpkin. What will Micah do?

The House on the Roof by David Adler

Recommended for children 6 to 7 years old

Despite the strenuous protests of the owner, a man constructs a sukkah for his grandchildren on the roof of his apartment building.

The Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story by Eric Kimmel

Recommended for children 6 to 8 years old

Three mysterious guests appear at generous but impoverished Ezra’s table on Sukkot and bless him, but don’t do the same for his rich but selfish brother, Eben.

Sadie’s Sukkah Breakfast by Jamie Korngold

Recommended for children 2 to 4 years old

Two siblings plan a special breakfast in their family’s sukkah during the harvest festival of Sukkot and end up sharing it with some very special guests.

Shanghai Sukkah by Heidi Smyth Hyde

Recommended for children ages 8 and up

When Marcus’s family moves from Europe to China in the 1930s, he feels like a fish out of water. He doesn’t know any Jewish families like his. But when he makes a new friend, he’s able to build an unusual sukkah just in time for Sukkot -and that helps him feel more at home.

Tikvah Means Hope by Patricia Polacco

Recommended for children ages 7 and up

While preparing for the holiday of Sukkot, a flash fire in California leads neighbors to experience a modern miracle involving a little cat.

The Vanishing Gourds: A Sukkot Mystery by Susan Axe-Bronk

Recommended for children ages 5 to 6 years old

Sara and her mom make a special trip to the country to choose decorations for the family sukkah. Who’s responsible for the fact that Sara’s favorite gourds disappear, one by one, from the sukkah?

About PJ Library: PJ Library sends free Jewish children’s books to families across the world every month. We know that something magical happens when parents sit down together to read with their children. PJ Library shares Jewish stories that can help your family talk together about values and traditions that are important to you. pjlibrary.org

Get Out & Play! October Events

Featured Events

October 8-16

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Join Oregon Ballet Theatre in an enchanted forest for the return of Christopher Stowell’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Based on Shakespeare’s famous comedy, this work has it all: star-crossed lovers, mischievous pranksters, and ethereal woodland fairies set to Mendelssohn’s beloved score performed live by the OBT Orchestra. October 8-16 at Keller Auditorium obt.org/2022-23-season/midsummer-nights-dream

October 28 Halloween Enchantment

Take your child on a magical journey in the autumn twilight where they’ll encounter many enchanting characters! Dress warm or wear your costume (no scary ones please). Food, drink, music and trinkets for the children! After purchasing your tickets, please call the Micha-el School (503-882-3322) to schedule your tour time! October 28th from 5-8pm at Micha-el School micha-elschool.org

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

Through Oct 22

Porch Concert Series in N. Portland

Head to Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective’s 2nd annual Porch Concert Series! Enjoy live music from 10:00am12:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. They’re right down the street from the St. Johns Farmers Market, so swing by before or after shopping. Bring a blanket, bring a picnic or just bring yourselves and your dancing shoes! Check website for performance schedule. Free cathedralparkarts.org/porch-concertseries

Triskelee Farm Fall Fest

Go for a farm tour and stay for fall activities, bounce house, crafts, snacks, and more! Hang out with goats, alpacas, ostriches, bunnies, and more. Tour tickets are $12 per person for everyone 3 years and up. 2 years and under are free. The tour will last about 40 minutes after that you will have time to participate in the fall activities. Purchase activity passes or individual tickets when you arrive. Check website for times. triskeleefarm.com

Through Oct 30 Corn Maze Inspiring HOPE at Bella Organic Farm

This fall, get lost in a 7-acre corn maze at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island. Bella Organic is known for their annual inspiring and intricate corn mazes, that include relevant designs intended to spark conversation or raise awareness for current issues in the midst of an ever constant and saturated news cycle. Their 2022 theme is “HOPE” complete with the word woven seamlessly between acres of corn, and coupled with The Lifeline (Dial 988)- the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Check website for times. $6-$10 bellaorganicfarm.com

Through Oct 31

The Joy Store - A Popup Selfie Play-land

Celebrate Portland’s only pop-up selfie play-land, The Joy Store! Artist, Kameron Messmer, has created a “MAGICAL” fun land of themed rooms for all ages. “The Joy Store is 10 + interactive art experience created to contrast the difficulties, stress and struggles of current events as a proclamation of joy to the world. Try “the Balloon Typhoon” filled with hundreds of flying balloons! thejoystore.net

Oct 4 & 18 Symphony Storytime

Oregon Symphony’s FREE digital series Symphony Storytime returns with season 3! Symphony Storytime is a fun and educational way for children to experience narrated popular storybooks with accompaniment by an Oregon Symphony musician or guest artist. New episodes are released every other Tuesday at 10am. orsymphony.org/discover/watch-listen/ symphony-storytime

BELLA ORGANIC FARM

Oct 7

Teen Open Mic Night at Youth Music Project

Musicians ages 13-18 are invited to share their songs with to a live, supportive audience. Hosted by their amazing Teen Interns, this is an incredible opportunity to hone skills performing on a pro stage with pro gear and sound engineers in their state-of-the-art Meteor Lounge. Snacks and refreshments will be for sale. 6-9:30pm, Free youthmusicproject.org

Oct 9 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration in Oregon City

Each year, October brings an opportunity to honor and understand the lived experience of Indigenous people. Immerse yourself in Indigenous Peoples’ Day with food, music, storytelling, and vendors. 11am-3pm, Free clackamas.us/event/2022-10-09/ indigenous-peoples-day

Oct 15 &16

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta Weekend in Tualatin

This cherished local event returns to the Tualatin Commons every October with a series of races. The series is exactly what it sounds like, consisting of costumed racers piloting a gaggle of gigantic gourds through a watercourse on Tualatin Commons Lake. On dry land, a costume contest, face painting, pumpkin bowling, and pumpkin golf will keep the laughs coming at this free, family-friendly event. Check website for event times. Free tualatinoregon.gov/pumpkinregatta

Oct 15-31

Pumpkin Display at West Linn

This is a kid-friendly Halloween display featuring 200 intricately carved pumpkins with music, fog, lasers, and UV glow lights. This free jack o lantern display is hosted at a home and will occur 3 weekends in Oct. beginning Oct. 15th. New for 2022: a revamped light show, a new front yard display, and 40 new witty, surprising, and unexpected carved pumpkins. Check website for times. Free pumpkinndisplayatwestlinn.com

Oct 22

Autism-Friendly Open House & Fall Fest in Beaverton

Head to Beaverton for treats, activities, social time, an opportunity to show off your costumes and open play time at the wonderful new ABA space – Beaverton Clinic – a fun and inviting environment for your child to learn, explore, and grow. Parents and kiddos are welcome to come costumed! RSVP required. 11am-2pm, Free earlyautismservices.com

Oct 29-31

Halloween Fun at the Ledding Library

Drop-in and make your own monster stick puppet. Halloween scavenger hunt for all ages. 1-4pm, Free milwaukieoregon.gov/library

GIANT PUMPKIN REGATTA

Portland Arbor Day at Glenwood Park

Have fun while learning about Portland’s community of tree-lovers in the Partner Grove. Kick off planting season with other volunteers by planting trees in the park. Provide care and love to the trees already calling Glenwood Park home. Take action – bring home a tree to plant in your yard or sign up for one of the upcoming planting events this winter! Show off your style by wearing your best tree-themed or spooky outfit. 10am-1pm, Free portland.gov/trees/get-involved/arborday

Oct 30 Trick or Treating at Tigard Farmer’s Market

Hey Ghosts & Goblins, Superheroes & Princesses! Celebrate Halloween at the Market a day early! Dress up in your costume and trick or treat at the vendors booths. The Market is open from 9am1:30pm and located in Rotary Plaza in the Heart of Downtown Tigard. Free facebook.com/events/609129900571273

Trunk or Treat in SE Portland

This low key trick or treat event the night before Halloween will be a little spooky, but not scary. Preschool and elementary children are invited to wear costumes, trick or treat at car trunks, and win glow sticks and reflective stickers. 4:306pm in the east parking lot of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Free sainttimothypdx.org

Oct 31 Halloween in Willamette

Bring the kids and join n the Historic Willamette Business District. The businesses will be handing out goodies as the kids trick or treat in the district. There will be a scavenger hunt and a photo booth to commemorate the fun. Help judge all the great pumpkin decorating entries from the businesses. 3-6pm, Free historicwillamette.com