NW Kids Magazine January 2024

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2024-25 School Open House Guide

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JANUARY 2024

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Editor’s Note Happy New Year! We hope that your family’s holiday season was filled with peace, love and magic. Here at NW Kids, we’re fully immersed in School Open House season! The January issue features the first Open House Guide of 2024, and it’s one of our biggest guides yet.

Take a look, RSVP for a few events or contact the schools individually if there are no events that work for your schedule. Many schools offer individual tours! We’ll be back next month with another Open House Guide, as well as a sneak peak at Spring Break Camp options. We will see you around town soon!

Remember to save the date for our 14th annual Summer Camp Expo, April 20th at OMSI! Until then, we hope that your year is off to a healthy and fantastic start.

Cheers,

Mary

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Contents JANUARY 2024 7 New Business Spotlight: The Early Music Studio 8 2024-25 School Open House Guide 28 PJA Perspectives 30 Get Out & Play: January Events

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Listings A Renaissance School....................................18 All Families Surrogacy..................................... 7 Bridges Middle School...................................25 Cedarwood Waldorf School...........................25 Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School...........14 French International School of Oregon.........14 Green Tulip Peace and Nature School............18 GSPDX.............................................................. 2 Hancock Street Preschool..............................15 Happy Hollow Children’s Center....................14 Hillsboro Parent Preschool.............................25 Holy Redeemer Catholic School....................14

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International Leadership Academy................. 3 International School of Portland...................19 Little Fruit Farm..............................................19 Montessori Children’s House..........................18 MSB................................................................15 Northwest Academy......................................15 NWCT.............................................................31 NW Dance Project..........................................28 NW Kids Camp Expo......................................32 Oregon Ballet Theatre....................................28 Oregon Episcopal School...............................24 Oregon Lottery ..............................................14

Owl & The Dove Montessori..........................24 PJA..................................................................19 Play Fit Fun.....................................................30 Portland Village School..................................15 Rosebud Preschool.......................................... 3 Sellwood Community House........................... 7 St. Ignatius School.........................................19 St. John the Baptist Catholic School..............19 St. Rose School................................................. 2 Swallowtail....................................................28 The Jennie at Congregation Beth Israel........... 7 Tucker Maxon................................................... 3

NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The Early Music Studio Embark on a musical adventure in Cedar Mill.

Develop a love for and the skills to make music through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

Come join their musical family!

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Family Classes (16 months-3 years, 3-5 years) After School Classes (3-5 years) Birthday Parties

earlymusicpdx.com info@earlymusicpdx.com (503) 928-4571

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2024-25 School e s u o H n e Op G uide For infant care through high school, our first school guide of 2024 has something for everyone.

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Hancock Street Preschool 1624 NE Hancock Street, Portland

HSP is a cooperative preschool inspiring 3-4 years old life-long learning since 1984. Teachers and parents work together to create a play-based and immersive education.

Holy Redeemer Catholic School 127 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland

Holy Redeemer is a diverse community committed to academic excellence, prayer and service.

Preschool8th grade

Owl and the Dove Montessori 6126 NE 12th Avenue, Portland 503-522-0537

A small community of families (Gender Creative Parenting Welcome!) with a unique low ratio, offering an amazing opportunity to connect, observe & nurture.

6 weeks 2 years old

St. Rose School

St. Rose provides Catholic education to grades PreK-8. The academic environment nurtures discovery, challenging students to become active, curious learners.

PreK-8th grade

The Madeleine School

They are a Catholic school in NE Portland dedicated to developing the whole child, inspiring active & creative minds and building a just and compassionate world.

Pre=,==K-8th grade

503-936-6722

503-283-5197

5309 NE Alameda Street, Portland 503-281-1912

3240 NE 23rd Avenue, Portland 503-288-9197

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Green Tulip Peace & Nature School 7631 SE Raymond Street, Portland 503-310-5772

An organic preschool offering a harmonious 2-6 years old blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering independence, self-esteem, and a genuine passion for learning.

Portland Village School

A public K-8 Waldorf charter school nurturing and educating the whole child.

Tuition-free to serve students from all backgrounds and cultures. Moving to S Waterfront fall 2024!

7654 N Delaware Avenue, Portland 503-445-0056

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K-8th grade

2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$185 monthly (3 year old/Blue Class), $276 monthly (4 year old/Red Class)

Experiential, Playbased, Whole child, Cooperative

February 3, 9:30am-12pm

hancockstreetpreschool. com

$4,400-$9,500 annually

Faith-based

January 17, 4-7pm

school.holyredeemerpdx. org

$1,000-$2000 monthly

Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, RIE

Contact to schedule

owlandthedove.com

$7,690–$9,340 annually

Catholic, Early Learning, Primary and Middle School

February 1, 5pm

strosepdxschool.org

$8,500-$9,500 annually

Inquiry based approach

January 28 11:30am -1:30pm

themadeleine.edu/school

$1,400-$1,600 monthly

Experiential, Montessori, Playbased, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Waldorf, 1/3 French

January 21, 11:30am - 1:30pm

greentulipschool.com

Tuition-free

Experiential, Whole child, Waldorf

February 24, 10am-12pm

portlandvillageschool.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND (continued) Portland Waldorf School

Engaging & in depth curriculum in the sciences, humanities, world languages, arts, music, athletics, & more. Minimal & intentional use of technology.

PreK-12th grade

Rosebud Preschool

Rosebud Preschool is a Reggio-Inspired, play-based school with an intergenerational focus. Their curriculum is emergent and emphasizes art, environment, and community.

2-5 years old

2300 SE Harrison Street, Milwaukie 503-654-2200

13505 SE River Road, Portland 503-607-7000

Sellwood Community House Sellwood Schoolhouse is a child-led and 1436 SE Spokane Street, Portland 503-894-9496

play-based school located in the heart of the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood.

3-5.5 years old

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

St. Ignatius School is dedicated to developing students in preschool through 8th grade committed to building a just and compassionate world.

Preschool8th grade

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Faith centered Catholic education that Preschooldevelops every child and their God-given 8th grade talents, forms life-long learners and promotes academic and moral excellence.

Tucker Maxon School

The goal at Tucker Maxon is to help every child reach their full potential in school and in life.

10956 SE 25th Avenue, Milwaukie 503-654-0200

2860 SE Holgate Boulevard, Portland 503-235-6551

Preschool5th Grade

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Language immersion, IB World School.

Educating global minds to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction.

2.5 years old8th Grade

2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$9,720-$21,730 Experiential, annually Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

January 20, 10am-12pm portlandwaldorf.org

Toddler room: Reggio Emilia, $1,100 monthly Intergenerational (2 days), $1,900 monthly (5 days); Preschool: $650 monthly (2 days), $1,375 monthly (5 days)

January 27, 10am-12pm rosevilla.org/preschool

$400-$850 monthly

Montessori, Playbased, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

Contact to Schedule

sellwoodcommunityhouse .org

$7,600-$9,600 annually

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

January 28, 11:30am-1pm

sispdx.org

$8,100-$8,700 annually

Faith-centered Catholic Education

January 28, 10:30am-2:30pm

sjbcatholicschool.org

$10,750$17,490 annually

Experiential, Playbased, Whole child

January 31, February 28, March 20, April 24 & May 22 (see website for times)

tuckermaxon.org

$17,000$27,000 annually

Language immersion, Janary 10, 6:30pm Play-based, Whole January 12, 9am child, International Baccalaureate (IB)

frenchintl.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) Goodtime Chinese School

GTCS promotes intellectual curiosity/culture/ creativity through rigorous Mandarin/English programs, to nurture students’ academic & social/emotional potential.

Preschool5th grade

The Jennie Early Childhood Center

Art/Play-based Reform Jewish early childhood care with inclusive and diverse programming. Empowering children’s curiosity and inner learning desires.

6 weeks 5 years old

15285 NW Central Drive, Portland 503-277-3899

428 NW 20th Avenue, Portland 503-222-1069

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST 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

Bridges Middle School

Bridges’ mission is to provide a safe and enriching academic environment designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential.

5th-8th grade

Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel is one of the top private schools nationwide. Students are at the center of learning from PreK-Grade 12. Applications for 24-25 due soon!

Preschool12th grade

Cedarwood Waldorf School 3030 SW Second Avenue, Portland 503-245-1477

Cedarwood’s curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement, with a reverence for the developing child.

Community is at the heart of their school.

PreK-8th grade

Double Creek School 7235 SW Hunt Club Road, Portland 503-356-9310 (text only)

Where accelerated and high potential learners find community and challenge.

Convenient location for Portland and Beaverton families.

K-5th grade

International School of Portland

Embrace the World! Since 1990, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.

International Baccalaureate.

Preschool5th grade

234 S. Bancroft Street, Portland 971-221-2311

2510 SW 1st Avenue, Portland 503-688-2922

8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland 503-297-1894

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2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$12,000$13,000 annually

Language immersion, Whole child, Accelerated learning, bilingual

February 22, April 25

goodtimechineseschool. org

$1,675-$2,150 monthly

Play-based, Whole child, Creativity, social and emotional development, diversity and inclusion

February 10, 2-5pm; March 16, 2-5pm

thejenniepdx.org

$16,750 annually plus applicable fees

Experiential, Whole child, Inquiry-based

January 23, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21; 6-7pm

renpdx.org

$28,000 annually

Special Education

Submit Online Inquiry to schedule a school tour.

bridgesms.org

$33,500$41,500 annually

Experiential, Whole child, Progressive education

Contact to schedule

catlin.edu

$8,500-$21,250 Experiential, annually Whole child, Waldorf

January 25, February 3, March 9

cedarwoodschool.org

$13,000 annually

Gifted

Contact to schedule

doublecreekschool.org

$13,870 $22,250 annually

Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

January 26, 9am-12pm

intlschool.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued) Montessori Children’s House Opened in 2010 in the South Waterfront 3626 S Bond Avenue, Portland 503-360-1179

16 monthsregion, MCH provides authentic Montessori 6 years old with 2 toddler (16-36 months) and 2 primary (3-6 years) communities.

Northwest Academy

Northwest Academy is committed to inspiring students to discover their intellectual and artistic voices in a creative and supportive atmosphere fueled by curiosity and constructive challenge.

6th-12th grade

Oregon Episcopal School

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

PreK -12th grade

Portland Jewish Academy

PJA provides a values-based education with a hands-on interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizing collaborative learning, critical thinking & community engagement.

Infant-8th grade

Portland Village School

A public K-8 Waldorf charter school nurturing and educating the whole child.

Tuition-free to serve students from all backgrounds and cultures. Moving to S Waterfront fall 2024!

K-8th grade

Youngset Preschool

Youngset offers a two-year parent cooperative preschool program for children ages 3-5 years old in an environment rich with learning opportunities for their intellectual development.

3-5 years old

1130 SW Main Street, Portland 503-223-3367

6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland 503-768-3115

6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland 503-244-0126

7654 N Delaware Avenue, Portland 503-445-0056

1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland 971-238-6157

BEAVERTON, HILLSBORO & CORNELIUS Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool 11695 SW Park Way, Portland 503-643-9010

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Their collaborative community encourages curiosity, wonder, and learning through play with child-led class activities and low student-teacher ratios.

3-5 years old

2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$1,500-$1,865 monthly

Montessori

January 20: 9am-12pm; February 11: 1-4pm

mch-pdx.org

$27,410$29,230 annually

Language immersion, Arts Centered, College Prep

Tuesdays, 9:30am–11 am

northwestacademy.org

$23,600$41,800 annually (day); $73,300 annually boarding (grades 9-12 boarding)

Experiential, Reggio Emilia

Info Evening January 4, 7pm; Open House: Fall 2024

oes.edu/discover

$6,900 $24,200 annually

Play-based, Whole child

Call for a personal tour

pjaproud.org

Tuition-free

Experiential, Whole child, Waldorf

February 24, 10am-12pm

portlandvillageschool.org

$230-$575 monthly

Play-based

January 27, 10:30am-12pm

youngsetpreschool.org

$195-$450 monthly (2022-2023

Experiential, Playbased, Whole child, Co-op, Outdoor Play Everyday

January 24, 7-9pm, via Zoom

cedarhillskp.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

BEAVERTON, HILLSBORO & CORNELIUS (continued) Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School

4221 Southwest Golf Course Road, Cornelius 503-359-4853

Inspiring future leaders, one student at a time.

K-8th grade

German International School GIS is a language immersion school offering 3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

German and Chinese language tracks through 8th grade and a Middle School International English track.

2 years old 7th grade

Happy Hollow Children’s Center

An inclusive program that specializes in mentoring young learners to construct their own knowledge through hands-on learning inspired by Reggio Emilia approach.

2.5-5 years old

Hillsboro Parent Preschool

HPP is a nurturing community with childled discovery, STEAM, Reggio-inspired classroom, and collaborative, multi-age learning in a co-op environment

3-5 years old

Little Fruit Farm Montessori

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

Toddler-PreK

Montessori School of Beaverton (MSB)

Located on an idyllic 6 acre campus, they serve children ages 3-12. MSB is proud to deliver authentic Montessori education to nurture the whole child.

3-12 years old

Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm

Swallowtail offers a rich Waldorf curriculum with robust academics, arts, music, and a farm for preK-8th grade.

PreK (3 yrs) 8th Grade

They aim to provide a stimulating environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation. They know every child can be a leader with tolerance, self- confidence, resiliency and humanism.

2-12 years old

4455 SW 99th Ave., Beaverton 503-646-3214

168 NE Eighth Avenue, Hillsboro 503-648-4781

16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603

11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane, Portland 503-439-1597

460 S Heather Street, Cornelius 503-846-0336

OUTER METRO AREA International Leadership Academy 14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452 22 | NW Kids Magazine

2024-2025 SCHOOL GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$7,340 annually

Wholistic Christian Education

Contact to schedule

fhlcs.org

$13,100$17,750 annually

Language immersion, International Baccalaureate

Middle School January 21

gspdx.org

$975-$1,770 monthly

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Inquiry Based, Inclusive

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm

happy-hollow.net

$190- $271 monthly

Experiential, Playbased, Reggio Emilia

January 20: 10-12pm; January 23: 6:30-8pm

hillsboroparentpreschool. org

Call for info

Montessori

Contact to schedule

littlefruitfarmmontessori. com

$11,510$13,980 annually

Montessori, Whole child

January 20, 9am

msb.org

$9,950 $15,325 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

Contact to schedule

swallowtailschool.org

$15,000$17,000 annually

Language immersion, Play-based, Whole child, Green Eco School

Contact to schedule

ilapdx.org

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Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich 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.

Love

by Oliver I see red and orange like a relationship Love is a never-ending loop of kindness and color Family is not an important thing – it is everything Flying and making friends, over and over Maybe in spring Love is in the air, flowing and flowing A group of people joined by love may or may not be connected by blood.

Love doesn’t make the world go around – love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Julian is a current sixth-grader at PJA. In addition to writing, he enjoys brainstorming, socializing, and playing soccer.

Oliver is a current sixth-grader at PJA. In addition to writing, he enjoys playing football, going to school, and hanging out with friends.

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Effort

by Julian Color Thought Imagination Wonder We all must be related In some Way Shape Or form We meet at the San Francisco Beach Lying there, wondering how we got here Together This is because Of effort and action Our actions lead to curiosity, which May make a family Family is care Family is love Family is peace We all must be related In some Way Shape Or form Helping each other in the thick and thin Hot and cold Color and darkness Action leads to family Family Repeats itself Family is amazing Wonder We all must be related In some Way Shape Or form

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Get Out & Play! January Events Winter is here, but there is still plenty of fun to be had. For more events, head to our online calendar! nwkidsmagazine.com/events

Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26

Hora del Cuento - Story Hour

Enjoy a bilingual Spanish story hour at Portland’s only dedicated Spanish bilingual bookstore – Linda Letra Bilingual Books at 7101 NE Glisan! They highlight different books every week and often have community guest readers. Free, 10:15am. lindaletra.com

Jan 7

$5 Day at OMSI

OMSI’s most popular financial access program. Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month.

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Plus, enjoy significant discounts on special exhibitions, Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, and tours of the USS Blueback Submarine. $5, 9:30am-5:30pm. omsi.edu/accessibility

Jan 20-21

Joy Jam: A Self-Care Celebration!

Life isn’t always easy, but dealing with tricky emotions doesn’t have to be so hard. This first-time event presented by Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington will be held at Clackamas Community College and will help girls learn healthy ways to get through stressful situations by practicing selfcare. $17.50-$19.50, see website for times. girlscoutsosw.org

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