NW Kids Magazine January 2022

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Editor’s Note Happy New Year! As we all know, 2021 was a difficult year in many ways. While we navigated through the continuing threat of Covid, our lives saw more “pivoting” than we could have previously imagined. From work and social adaptations to whole new ways of keeping our children actively engaged in ever-changing education scenarios, it felt at times like there was a new challenge around each corner. While life is still far from our pre-Covid norm, this new year brings glimmers of hope and the joy of finding new traditions amidst uncertainty. Here at NW Kids, we are beyond ecstatic about our return to print!

This is our second School Open House Guide of the 20212022 school year. Take a look and sign up for some tours (either virtual or in-person). We’re sure that there is the perfect school for your family within these pages. From the NW Kids family to yours, our hope is that your family finds peace and renewal in 2022. We can’t wait to see you around town soon!

Cheers,

Mary

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Contents JANUARY 2022 8 2022-2023 School Open House Guide 21 PJA Perspectives 22 9 Inclusive Playgrounds

Cover photography by ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

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Listings All Families Surrogacy..................................... 7 A Renaissance School...................................... 3 Bennett Suzuki................................................. 7 Bridges Middle School...................................13 Cedarwood Waldorf School...........................12 Childswork.....................................................13 German International School........................20 Happy Hollow Children’s Center....................13 Holy Redeemer Catholic School....................12

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International Leadership Academy...............16 Little Fruit Farm................................................ 7 MLA................................................................12 MSB................................................................13 Northwest Academy......................................20 OES................................................................... 2 PJA..................................................................17 Play Fit Fun....................................................... 7 Portland Village School..................................17

Scuola Italiana di Portland.............................. 7 St. Cecilia School.............................................. 3 St. Ignatius.....................................................12 St Rose............................................................17 The International School................................20 The Marylhurst School..................................16 Wow & Flutterville.........................................17

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Lake Oswego French Immersion Preschool and Elementary Main Campus: 14788 Boones Ferry Road, Day Care: 17147 Warren Court 503-662-8452

The mission is to provide a stimulating learning environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation for their students.

10 months old 5th grade

Multnomah Learning Academy - MLA K-8 Public Charter School 22565 NE Halsey St, Fairview 3240 S Troutdale Rd, Troutdale 503-405-7868

An environment where the whole student is nurtured and developed. Staff pledge to support the academic and emotional wellbeing of each and every student.

K-8th grade

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST 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

Childswork Learning Center

Childswork is a safe place for children to explore, take chances, make messes and learn through play. They nurture wonder, embrace joy, and foster discovery.

2-5 years old

St. Ignatius School

St. Ignatius, a pre-K-8th gr. SE Portland Jesuit & Holy Names school, develops Eager Minds, Passionate Hearts, Enthusiastic Spirits, and Brilliant Futures.

PreK-8th grade

Wow & Flutterville Playgardens

They believe our children will save the world. Children have a limitless capacity for compassion, gratitude, and open-mindness.

6 weeks 6 years old

234 S. Bancroft Street 971-221-2311

6161 SE Stark Street 503-234-3611

3330 SE 43rd Avenue 503-774-5533

8722 SE 17th Avenue 971-302-6139

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND Bridges Middle School 2510 SW 1st Avenue 503-688-2922

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

5th-8th grade

2022-2023 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$14,784$19,845 annually

Language immersion, Montessori, Playbased, Whole child, 3 languages taught: French, Spanish and English, early care, aftercare, summer camps

January 26, 9am-12pm

ilapdx.org

Tuition free

Charter School

MS (6th-8th) May 4, 6:30pm / Elem (K-5th) May 5,.

6:30pm

mla.k12.or.us

$15,200 $16,050 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Inquiry-based

January 27 (virtual), February 3 (in-person)

renpdx.org

$150-$870 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

January 12, 3-5pm

childswork.org

$6,500-$8,200 annually

Whole child

January 20, 6-7 pm virtual; January 23, 11:30 am -1pm tours

sispdx.org

$963-$1,952 monthly

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Waldorf

January 6, 5:30-6:30pm

wowandflutterville playgardens.com

$26,000 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Special Education

Private student-led tours scheduled in January/ February

bridgesms.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) Cedarwood Waldorf School

Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Cedarwood Waldorf School’s curriculum weaves together the arts, academics, and movement to bring learning to life.

Preschool8th grade

International School of Portland

Embrace the World! For 31 years, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.

Preschool5th grade

Northwest Academy

Independent Middle and High School with an emphasis on highly engaged academics combined with a full arts program. Smaller classes, supportive environment.

6th-12th grade

Oregon Episcopal School

OES prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning.

PreK -12th grade

Portland Jewish Academy

Welcoming all families (infant - 8th grade), PJA’s interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking & community engagement.

K-8th grade

Riverdale Grade School

Riverdale Grade School provides an exceptional, academically rigorous, comprehensive kindergarten through 8th grade program.

K-8th grade

Sprout and Spark Preschool

Sparking joy, creativity, resilience, and 18 months curiosity in each child and helping them grow 6 years old into independent and compassionate lifelong learners.

3030 SW Second Avenue 503-245-1477

2305 S Water Avenue 503-226-2496 1130 SW Main Street 503-223-3367

6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115

6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126

11733 S Breyman Avenue 503-262-4842

3430 SW Palatine Street 503-719-4365

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Holy Redeemer Catholic School 127 N Rosa Parks Way

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

Preschool8th grade

Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Avenue

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

K-8th grade

503-283-5197

503-445-0056

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2022-2023 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$7,850 $16,500 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

January 17; February 5; March 5; April 6

cedarwoodschool.org

$12,460 $20,590 annually

Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

January 25, 7pm

intlschool.org

$24,000$26,000 annually

Whole child, Arts Focus

Contact to schedule

nwacademy.org

$37,100 - $67,500 annually

Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Inquire-based

January 5, 7pm

oes.edu

$9,900 $21,830 annually

Whole child, Values-based

Contact to schedule

pjaproud.org

$12,038$13,518 annually

Coalition of Essential Schools, projectbased learning

Contact to schedule

riverdaleschool.com

$7,920-$15,800 Montessori, annually Reggio Emilia, Forest School

February 19 & 20, March 12 & 13, 9am-1pm

sproutandspark.com

$6,500-$8,500 annually

Private Catholic, Early Learning, Primary and Middle School

Contact to schedule

holyredeemerpdx.org

Tuition-free

Whole child, Waldorf

Contact to schedule

portlandvillageschool.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND (continued) St. Rose School

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

The Madeleine School

The Madeleine School challenges students to achieve their greatest potential with an academically excellent & faith-filled education. All are welcome!

K-8th grade

5309 NE Alameda Street 503-281-1912

3240 NE 23rd Avenue 503-288-9197

NORTHWEST PORTLAND French American International School

Develop internationally minded and actively engaged citizens who help create a better and more peaceful world.

Goodtime Chinese School 15285 NW Central Drive, Suite 201 503-277-3899

Goodtime Chinese School (GTCS), Preschoolestablished in September 2009, has staff 5th grade with teaching experience in Chinese-English bilingual education and math, science, PE.

Montessori School of Beaverton

MSB is a private Montessori School serving 180 children, pre-school through 6th grade.

Preschool6th grade

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.

3-5 years old

Wow & Flutterville Playgardens

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

6 weeks 6 years old

8500 NW Johnson Street 503-292-7776

11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane 503-439-1597

1542 NW 14th Avenue 971-270-0470

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Preschool8th Grade

2022-2023 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$6,790-$8,440 annually

Whole child, Catholic

January 19, 6pm

strosepdxschool.org

$6,675-$8,225 annually

Whole child, Catholic

January 30, 11:30am-1:30pm

themadeleine.edu/school

TPS-PK (5 half days): $16,084 annually TPS-K (5 full days): $19,411 / 1st-5th: $19,866 / 6th-8th: $22,780 annually

Language immersion, Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate (IB)

January 14, 9am (Virtual): Age 2.5 - 5th Grade; January 6, 6:30pm (Virtual): 6th-8th Grade

faispdx.org

$930-$1,200 monthly

Language immersion, Bilingual

February 25 and April 29, 6:30-8pm

goodtimechineseschool. org

$10,000$13,000 annually

Montessori

February 12, 9am March 10, 6pm

msb.org

$313-$475 monthly

Language immersion

Contact to schedule

scuola.us

Tuition varies based on number of days enrolled

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Waldorf

January 18, 5-6pm

wowandflutterville playgardens.com

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School

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

Twos, Preschool 5th grade

Happy Hollow Children’s Center

They believe young learners are competent, curious, imaginative, creative, selfempowered and interested in the world around them.

30 months old+

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

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

Toddler-PreK

St. Cecilia School 12250 SW 5th Street, Beaverton 503-644-2619

The mission of St. Cecilia School is to partner with parents to prepare students to be responsible citizens and life-long learners with strong Catholic Values.

Preschool8th grade

The Marylhurst School 15544 Clackamas River Drive, Oregon City 503-650-0978

The Marylhurst School practices progressive education through experiential learning and respect for the social and emotional development of each child.

PreK-8th grade

The Marylhurst School West Linn Campus 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn 503-650-0978

The Marylhurst School practices progressive education through experiential learning and respect for the social and emotional development of each child.

Parent/Child4 years

3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

4455 SW 99th Avenue, Beaverton 503-646-3214

OUTER METRO AREA

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2022-2023 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$11,960-$16,100 annually

Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

January 23, 10-11:30am

gspdx.org

$765-$1,260 monthly

Play-based, In House Curriculum, Play-based-Social/ Emotional Focused

Contact to schedule

happy-hollow.net

Please call

Montessori

Contact to schedule

littlefruitfarmmontessori. com

$2,925-$9,260 annually

Play-based, Whole child, Catholic School

January 26, 6pm

stceceliaschool.us

$13,075-$13,750 annually (2021-22)

Experiential, Progressive

January 22, 1-3pm

themarylhurstschool.org

$1,500-$7,630 annually (2021-22)

Experiential, Progressive

January 22, 1-3pm

themarylhurstschool.org

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Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich

academic cultural learning experience for kids from early The PJAandPerspective 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.

Shining Through the Storm

by Sunny Her name tells of how it was with her: revolutionary rebellious hope streaming through her veins, as if the sun was in her blood defiantly herself through the darkest of days a battle not easily won her light stays on for the weary she followed a traveler stuck in a storm outside the wind seemed to never blow out her torch as she stood against the rain she sang a soulful tune whistling when she couldn’t speak humming when she couldn’t breathe still, her light shines on Sunny is a current eighth-grader at the Portland Jewish Academy. In addition to writing, she enjoys acting, crafting, and reading.

Strolls Through Words

by Zoe

Her name tells of how it was with her.

She lives in a world created by words and crisp pages.

Words are her guide through the wandering pathways of life.

They are her map and compass That travel with her into uncharted territory.

Without words, she is lost and directionless.

No explorer can be without a compass, Just as she cannot be without her words.

She places words as she goes, They are the stepping stones that keep her from falling.

With words, there is no place she cannot go, No mountain she cannot climb, And no river she cannot cross.

Every so often she begins to slip, Losing her grip from that high up ledge, But at the last moment, her words pull her up.

Sometimes she stumbles over her words, Stepping carelessly and placing her foot into thin air, Forgetting that even words are not perfect.

From time to time she is left alone With no words to comfort her.

These are the saddest days, The ones where it seems as if a better day will never come.

It seems as if silence has finally taken over.

But even on the quietest nights, there is always a word.

Zoe is a current eighth-grader at the Portland Jewish Academy. In addition to writing, she enjoys reading, ballet, and piano.

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COUCH PARK

Play should be for everyone. Check out our list of the area’s accessible and inclusive playgrounds and let us know if you have a favorite play space that is accommodating for people of all abilities.

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HARPER;S PLAYGROUND

GATEWAY DISCOVERY PARK

Anna & Abby’s Yard at Rogers Park

Gateway Discovery Park

Century Oaks Park

Harper’s Playground at Arbor Lodge Park

Features: Inclusive play equipment and surfacing; open and accessible paths; adaptive swings.

2421 17th Ave, Forest Grove Features: Inclusive swing.

3800 SE 62nd Ave, Hillsboro

Couch Park Playground

Features: Universally accessible play equipment and surfacing; sensory play elements; universally accessible group swing and adaptive swings; sensory play elements.

NW 19th Ave and Glisan St, Portland

Frances Street Park

Features: Playground with an artificial turf surface for easier wheelchair access.

6205 SE Frances St, Hillsboro

Gabriel Park

Opening this winter! Features will include: An inclusive in-ground trampoline; adaptive swings and spinner; inclusive climbing dome; perimeter fence for safety.

SW 45th Ave and Vermont St, Portland

KENTON PARK

Features: Universally accessible play equipment and surfacing; adaptive swings; accessible sand and water play; accessible climbing structure.

10520 NE Halsey St, Portland

Features: Universally accessible play equipment and surfacing; designated ADA parking; adaptive swings; accessible sand and water play area.

N Bryant St and Delaware Ave, Portland

Kenton Park Playground

Features: Universally accessible play equipment and surfacing; adaptive swing; sensory play elements.

8417 N Brandon Ave, Portland

Ventura Park

Features: Universally accessible play equipment and surfacing; universally accessible group swing; sensory play elements.

460 SE 113th Ave, Portland

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