NW Kids Magazine February 2021 Digital Edition

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2021-2022 Schools Open House Guide

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Editor’s Note In this very nontraditional season, Portland is welcoming in February with its traditional rain (and even a sprinkling of snow!). The first peeks of what will soon become a flurry of spring flowers are popping up and that is more welcome this year than it ever has been. In this issue, you’ll find our second School Open House Guide of 2021, as well as a wonderful guest piece from Brown Hope about how to get involved with racial justice as a family. It also is time to start registering for spring break camps and we’re featuring a few great ones!

As always, we hope that you and yours are staying well as we move toward brighter days.

Cheers,

Mary

Cover photography by ST. ROSE SCHOOL

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Contents

FEBRUARY 2021 8 2021-2022 Open House Guide 20 Spring Break Camp Guide 21 PJA Perspectives 22 Getting Involved with Racial Justice as a Family

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Listings All Families Surrogacy..................................... 3 A Renaissance School...................................... 2 Bennett Suzuki................................................. 3 Cedarwood....................................................... 3 Childswork.....................................................12 German International School........................13 Green Tulip Peace and Nature School............18 Happy Hollow Children’s Center...................... 3 International School......................................12

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KLA Schools..................................................... 7 Language Learning Connections...................13 Little Fruit Farm..............................................18 North Clackamas Christian School................19 OES................................................................... 2 Opal School....................................................12 Oregon Charter Academy..............................16 Pedalheads.....................................................16 Play Fit Fun.....................................................17

Portland Village School .................................17 Schoolita Alegria............................................19 Scuola Italiana...............................................18 Small Friends.................................................12 West Hills Montessori....................................19 Xstream Learning Center...............................16

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Childpeace Montessori School 1516 NW Thurman Street, 2408 SE 16th Avenue 503-222-1197

For 45 years, they have fostered independence, confidence, and adaptability in tomorrow’s global citizens through their rich educational environments and engaged faculty.

14 months old 8th grade

Child’s View Montessori School Multiple Locations 503-293-9422

Following the vision of Dr. Maria Montessori for nearly 33 years, they aim to foster a supportive and collaborative environment for children and families.

3 months9 years old

West Hills Montessori

Meeting the social, emotional and intellectual 15 monthsneeds of children through joyful exploration 12 years old and hands-on learning.

Multiple Locations 503-246-5495

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences

Children work through critical and creative thinking strategies toward insightful and innovative solutions. They offer rolling enrollment and small class sizes.

K-8th grade

Cedarwood Waldorf School

Education for a wholehearted life, just minutes from downtown Portland

PreK-8th 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.

Preschool2nd grade

Green Tulip Peace & Nature School

Green Tulip Peace & Nature School is an indoor/outdoor childcare and preschool offering music, art, and outdoor classroom learning.

2-5 years old

Micha-el School

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

Portland Waldorf School

PWS educates children for the whole of life.

Students emerge as creative, independent thinkers who meet the world with initiative and purpose.

Preschool12th grade

234 S. Bancroft Street 971-221-2311

3030 SW 2nd Avenue 503-245-1477

4235 SE Salmon Street 503-234-3611

7631 SE Raymond Street 503-310-5772

13515A SE Rusk Rd 503-882-3322

2300 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie 503-654-2200

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2021-2022 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$1,025-$1,730 monthly (tuition assistance available)

Student-centered, Experiential, Montessori

Register on website

childpeace.org

$1,009-$2,030 monthly

Montessori, Preschool Promise

Virtual Visits: RSVP via Website

childsview.net

$955-$1,600 monthly

Montessori

Contact to receive a virtual tour brochure

westhills-montessori.com

$15,150 - $16,000 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Inquiry-based project learning

Virtual Session February 25, Contact for details

renpdx.org

$400-$1,650 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

February 13, 10am

cedarwoodschool.org

$250-$1,700 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

Contact to schedule

childswork.org

$600-$1,400 monthly

Experiential, Language immersion, Montessori, Playbased, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Waldorf

February 27, 11-1pm

greentulipschool.com

$6,020-$8,340 annually

Waldorf

Contact to schedule

micha-elschool.org

$8,510-$19,595 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

February 6, March 6: 10-11am

portlandwaldorf.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND (continued) The International School 2305 S Water Avenue 503-226-2496

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.

3 years old5th grade

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND Catlin Gabel School 8825 SW Barnes Road 503-297-1894

They foster in every student a wellspring of curiosity, courage, and empathy—three characteristics that cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

Preschool 12th grade

Hilltop Early Learning Academy

At Hilltop, your child’s future is important.

Every child is loved & cared for in an environment that builds a foundation for their future school success.

3 years oldKindergarten

Opal Beginning School

Opal School strengthens public education by provoking fresh ideas concerning environments where creativity, imagination and the wonder of learning thrive.

3-5 years old

Oregon Episcopal School

OES prepares students for higher education PreK -12th grade and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth.

Portland Jewish Academy

PJA is an independent, inclusive school, providing an academically rich environment that supports each student’s social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

Infant-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

Willow Creek Forest School

An outdoor, place-based preschool in SW Portland, where children spend their days crafting, singing, hiking and playing among the native trees and ferns.

3-5 years old

5700 SW Dosch Road 503-245-3183

4015 SW Canyon Road 503-471-9917

6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115

6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126

7475 SW Oleson Road 503-388-2266

11640 SW Boones Ferry Road 503-265-9182

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2021-2022 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

Flexible tuition available

Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

Daily Virtual Tours available

intlschool.org

$28,600-35,700 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Preschool is on campus in accordance with Governor requirements

Now accepting applications to wait pool for all grades.

catlin.edu

$350-$1500 monthly

Whole child, Academic, Child-centered

Call to schedule

pcctoday.com/hilltop/

$10,750 annually

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Social constructivist

February 20 & March 6, 9–10:15am

opalschool.org

Financial Assistance Available

Experiential

See website for virtual open house

oes.edu

$5,550-$20,940 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Online/Virtual

Contact to schedule

pjaproud.org

$182-$233 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child

Virtual Info Night February 4, 7pm

smallfriendsschool.com

$375-$895 monthly

Experiential, Montessori, Play-based, Outdoor

Contact to schedule

willowcreekforestschool. org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Avenue

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

K-8th grade

Schoolita Alegria

Spanish (about 75% ) in a nurturing, playful, musical, academic, healthy, creative, playful, whole child, building towards preparation for kindergarten.

3-5 years old

503-445-0056

4605 NE Campaign Street 503-706-1077

NORTHWEST PORTLAND 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.

Pre-K

Xstream Preschool

They foster and build upon children’s natural curiosity and how it works by giving them the opportunity to explore a wide variety of subjects.

3-5 years old

1542 NW 14th Avenue 971-270-0470

2029 NW Miller Road 503-914-9995

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School

Learn about their German and Chinese Tracks, what happens each day, meet the teachers, and discover the unique opportunities for your child.

Twos-5th 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.

Starting at 30 months old

KLA Schools of Hillsboro 1855 NE 48th Avenue, Hillsboro 503-333-2002

Their mission is to provide a safe, innovative environment and high-quality education inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to education.

6 weeks 5 years old

Let’s Play School Preschool and Childcare 1750 SW 89th Avenue 971-200-6048

LPS offers small classes, experienced staff and half day Kindergarten. They offer an environment for children to learn, play and grow as an individual.

3-6 years old

3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

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2021-2022 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

Contact to schedule

WEBSITE

Tuition-free public charter school

Waldorf

portlandvillageschool.org

$625-$875 monthly

Language immersion, Contact to schedule Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf

schoolita-alegria.com

$11 hourly

Language immersion

Virtual Open Houses by appointment only

scuola.us/preschool

Call for details

Reggio Emilia

Contact to schedule

xstreamlc.com

$11,585-$15,650 annually

Language immersion, Contact to schedule Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate

gspdx.org

$860-$1260 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child

See website for dates and times

happy-hollow.net

$800-$1,800 monthly

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

See their FB page for in-person and virtual events throughout the month: facebook.com/ KLAschoolofhillsboro/ events/

klaschoolshillsboro.com

Call for details

Montessori

Contact to schedule

letsplayschool.net

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO (continued) Little Fruit Farm Montessori

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

Toddler-PreK

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

NCCS is dedicated to upholding its commitment to partnering with Christian parents to provide our students with a superior biblically based education.

PreK-12th grade

Skinner Elementary Montessori 5001 NE 66th Ave, Vancouver 360-696-4862

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

Preschool6th grade

Oregon Charter Academy staff partners with families in a transparent, collaborative school environment to support all students in their academic journey.

K-12th Grade

16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603

OUTER METRO AREA

ONLINE/VIRTUAL Oregon Charter Academy Online/Virtual 503-897-2272

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2021-2022 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$2,500-$4,000 monthly

Play-based, Whole child

Contact to schedule

littlefruitfarmmontessori. com

$2,250-$8,400 annually

Christian

Contact to schedule

ncchristianschool.com

$8,600-$9,850 annually

Montessori

Virtual Open House February 1, 11am-2pm

skinnermontessori.com

Tuition-free

Online/Virtual

See website for dates and times

oregoncharter.org

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Spring Break Camps!

With February upon us, Spring Break is just around the corner! While many camps are still in the planning process for their camp offerings, here are some wonderful options to consider.

OMEGA’s Spring Break Camps keep your kids active with supervised play, gymnastics instruction and craft. Choose half day or full day weekly options. Full day includes a field trip (subject to change). Camp shirt ($15) and annual family membership ($40) required for all attendees. See website for more details. Ages 5 and up, $200/wk (half day) or $320/wk (full day) omega-gymnastics.com/camps

Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp known for taking kids from training wheels to two wheels. They combine a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored cycling lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get some of the most tentative kids biking on their own. They also offer advanced bike lessons that focus on road safety, including exciting trail riding camps. Ages 3-12, $189/wk (1.5 hour tot camp) or $275/wk (3 hour camp) pedalheads.com/camp

Look forward to a week of camps welcoming warmer seasons! Explore new themes with the same Trackers spirit of adventure you love. OR: Create a custom Trackers theme-based program for your pod/social group! Their Guides will help create the perfect half-day or full-day weekly program for your family or group. Timeless skills, outdoor adventure, and immersive stories -- all that’s missing is your group! Grades K-12, see website for pricing. trackerspdx.com/youth/spring-break-camps

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Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich ThePortland PJAJewish Perspective 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.

Silence in Mayhem

by Ami red car, black dog, thick heat; buzzing flies chirping birds but otherwise, still. scattered pinecones old baseballs second red car brings me back on trips to california. music fades on, then off neat grass left deserted. crooked fence with holes the size of old baseballs. music played, paused on, off -Silence in Mayhem. outline of a bird, speeding across the ground I gaze up, but the sky is blank a red car rushing by reminds me of reality I blink twice -and continue to walk.

Ami is a current 8th grader at PJA. In addition to writing, he enjoys sports, photography, cooking and enjoying the outdoors.

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Getting Involved in Racial Justice as a Family by KAREN CAUDILLO ROMAN, BROWN HOPE

Racial justice requires a real commitment to show up for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people. It’s important to not just claim to be an ally, but to leverage your privilege and do the work that will build up the leadership and resilience of community members who are surviving systemic oppression daily. And YES, that means kids too! It can be challenging to balance your commitment to racial justice with young ones running around, but this work provides fulfillment and meaning that your kids and family will cherish for a lifetime.

Brown Hope is a Portland-based nonprofit that encourages everyone to find their role and purpose in the lifetime commitment to racial justice. With leadership grounded in the lived experiences of racism, we launch initiatives that create connections with Black, Brown, and Indigenous leaders through the heart, mind, and voice to inspire our collective healing. Our programs include Power Hour, Blackstreet Bakery, and Black Resilience Fund.

Ready take action for racial justice? Here are four suggestions for how to become and stay engaged as a family.

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Volunteer! Brown Hope has a wide range of volunteer opportunities.

• Help bake, sell, and deliver cookies with Blackstreet Bakery. Little ones with parent supervision are welcome to help with any part of the process.

• Distribute food boxes, household essentials, and other supplies through the Black Resilience Fund Mutual Aid Network and food box program. This makes a great activity as a family and much needed community support.

• Coordinate no-contact canvassing and/or social media outreach to build support for Brown Hope’s programs and advocacy priorities.

Teens and older kids are an asset here: their social media prowess makes this a great opportunity for them to explore their voices.

Looking for something that’s not too time consuming?

• Purchase vegan baked goods from Blackstreet Bakery at their pop-ups or by delivery on selective dates. Not only will you have yummy cookies to share, but you’ll contribute to an economic development effort led by and for Black Portlanders.

• Support the Black Resilience Fund by purchasing a t-shirt or button, all sales go to directly benefit Black Portlanders with emergency financial relief.

• Check out the initiatives Brown Hope has led this year and make a financial gift. For $35, you can sponsor an attendee for our weekly Power Hour or contribute $300 to the Black Resilience Fund to provide relief to a Black neighbor disproportionately impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

You can choose how to support racial justice through Brown Hope and make an impact that creates meaning for your family.

Immerse your children with racially diverse children’s books and history at an early age.

My little cousin received “happy to be nappy” by bell hooks last year for Christmas! We talked about different kinds of hair and the difference between appropriation and appreciation.

Additional suggestions: • Baby books » Antiracist Baby Picture Book

by Ibram X. Kendi • Children’s books » A is for Activist

by Innosanto Nagara » S tamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You by Sonja Cherry-Paul (Adapter), Jason Reynolds (Author), Ibram X. Kendi (Author) » T his Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work

by Tiffany Jewell • Young Adult » Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning by Jason Reynolds » A merican Like Me

by America Ferrera » T he Undocumented Americans

by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Support other local organizations dedicated to racial justice and healing.

Some suggestions: • Radical Rest • PDX Alliance for Self-Care • Equitable Giving Circle

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