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It’s Time to Go Back to School

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t is hard to believe that the summer is already coming to an end. It’s time to review the school supplies list, pick out that lucky lunch box, and finish the summer reading assignments. August 21st is the first day of school for most kids in the area.

Preparing for school has certainly gotten more complex over the past 20 years. We have gone from wrapping textbooks in brown paper bags to downloading software onto smartphones, iPads and Chromebooks. After-school programs have exploded from sports and music to a variety of different opportunities from computer classes to dual language programs. Parents have more choices as well: neighborhood school, charter school, private school or virtual school.

If your family is like ours, you might not have everything planned just yet.

Have no fear, Our City Aventura is here to help! Check out our Back to School Guide in this issue. It contains useful information on the best preschools, private schools and educational programs in the local area, in addition to almost every after-school activity you can think of, from arts to the YMCA. The material is curated to provide a useful guide to help you get ready for the new school year.

Please enjoy these last few weeks of summer. School will start before you know it.

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SCHOOL NEWS 18 Oh Baby, The Places They’ll Go…Scheck Hillel Class of 2017 22 ACES Has Some Girls on the Run

FEATURE STORY 21 The HOME Stretch - Hollywood’s Newest Luxury Waterfront Community is Nearing Completion

BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE 23 The Area’s Best Preschools, Schools, Tutoring & After School Activities

ASK THE EXPERT 27 Back to School Tips 31 Lower Back Pain

CALENDAR AUGUST 2017 10 August 2017

CHAMBER NEWS 28 AMC Invites the Entire City to Come Walk with Us to Protect Childhood

COMMUNITY NEWS 12 The Spotlight Shines on Aventura Volunteers 13 Celebrity Chef Brings Modern Japanese Fare To Hollywood

MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF

14 North Miami Beach Developers Awarded Key to the City

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4th Yoga in the Park – The City of Aventura will be offering free yoga classes from 9:00am-10:00am at Founders Park. Yoga mats will be provided if necessary, but students may bring their own mat, a small towel and water for convenience. Registration is not required, and classes are open to all.

Residents are encouraged to obtain a park ID prior to attending class in order to expedite access to the park. Nonresidents will be required to pay the park entrance fee ($5 per adult and $3 per child under the age of 18, as long as they are accompanied by an adult) upon arrival to Founders Park. All first time visitors will be required to fill out a waiver of liability upon entering the park for class. Founders Park is located at 3105 NE 190 Street. For more information please visit cityofaventura. com, or contact Founders Park at 305466-8556. (Also held on August 11th, 18th and 25th)

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Music in the Park – Live bands of all genres including Top 40, Oldies, Salsa and Classic Rock perform every Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach.

6th Soulful Jazz Sundays – Enjoy the smooth sounds of local saxophonist Travis Bridges at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach.

8th International Tuesdays – Featuring music by Benji Rafaeli, performing in more than 10 different languages from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every Tuesday night at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach.

12th Gulfstream Park Family Fun Fridays – The entire family will enjoy an amazing line-up of entertainment with interactive DJ, games, character appearances and performances. Every Friday night at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach.

5th P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Worth Saving) Adoption – The Humane Society of Greater Miami has their community outreach program four times a month at the Aventura Mall. Make, meet and/or take home a furry friend while shopping and find out about volunteering opportunities and more.

The 1st and 3rd Saturdays are 12:003:00pm and the 2nd and 4th Sundays are 2:00-5:00pm inside the mall near the women’s Macy’s – 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. For more information call (305)696-0800.

Humane Society Volunteer Orientation – Those who wish to become involved in helping animals are invited the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month to learn all the steps necessary to become a volunteer.

Prospective volunteers need to be 16 years old and above. Seating is limited.

Sessions begin at noon at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center – 16101 West

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at 1:10pm. Tickets for children over three years old and adults are $16 and tickets for your canine companions are $10 each. Proceeds from all doggie tickets purchased will benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami.

Tickets MUST be purchased online and in advance to ensure availability at www.m.mlb.com/marlins/tickets/ special-events/bark-at-the-park. All dogs must have current vaccinations and display their current valid rabies tag. Owners must bring their dogs’ rabies certificates. Dogs who do not have proper proof of rabies vaccination may be prohibited from entering Marlins Park.

Supercar Saturday – Bring your cameras and your auto enthusiast friends and family to wander through the curated automotive showcase that draws the likes of NFL football star, 2017 Dolphins Pro Bowler Cameron Wake. These very special autos are priced from $1.5 million to $6 million, and all automobile fans are invited to these free monthly events to see the incredible collection of superluxury autos such as the Porsche 918 Spyder and the 1967 Toyota 2000 GT. Supercar Saturdays takes place the second Saturday of each month from 10:00am-1:00pm in the new, stateof-the-art showroom – Lamborghini Broward – 4645 Volunteer Road (I-75 & Griffin Road) in Davie. For more information, call 888-856-3113 or visit warenhenryauto.com.

27th Bark at the Park – Bring your wellmannered canine out to a day at the ball game where the Miami Marlins will take on the San Diego Padres

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28-30th Aventura Thunder Open Tryouts – Aventura’s travel basketball team is looking for players. Tryouts are open to Aventura residents and non-residents.

Community Recreation Center – 3375 NE 188th Street, Aventura. Monday, 8/28 – 3rd grade team 6-8:00pm.

Tuesday, 8/29 – 5th grade team, 6-8:00pm, and Wednesday, 8/30 – 7th grade team. All players must register prior to tryout at www.cityofaventura. com/ors. Registration is free. For more information, please call 305-466-3883.

Ongoing Aventura Recreational Activities – Trips and Tours, Youth Sports, Camps, and more…Registration begins at 8:30 AM on Monday, July 31, 2017 for residents and Monday, August 14, 2017 for non-residents. Residents can exclusively register online at cityofaventura.com/ors, the City’s Online Registration System (ORS), and both residents and non-residents may register at any of the following facilities: (New registrations are accepted in person only.)

• Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188 Street • Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 Street • Waterways Park, 3301 NE 213 Street

For more information, visit cityofaventura.com, contact the Community Recreation Center at 305-466-3883.

SplashPad – The SplashPad is an interactive water playground for children located inside Founders Park at 3105 NE 190 Street, Aventura.

Summer Schedule: May 29 – September 4 Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00am – 7:00pm, Memorial Day from 10:00am– 7:00pm, Labor Day from 10:00am – 7:00pm. For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact Founders Park at 305-466-0183.

Summer Camp – The City of Aventura Community Services Department will be operating summer programs for resident campers ages 5-14 at the Community Recreation Center located at 3375 NE 188th Street, Monday through Friday 7:30am-6:00pm. Spaces fill quickly, so registration is limited, and must be completed by 3:00pm on Friday before each selected week.

Registration forms can be completed online at cityofaventura.com/ors or at any of the following facilities: Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188 Street, Founders Park, 3105 NE 190th Street, Waterways Park, 3301 NE 213 Street.

Summer Community Recreation Center Membership Special – The City of Aventura announces the Community Recreation Center’s summer membership special for current and new members through Friday, August 18, 2017. Purchase a 3-month membership and receive a complimentary 3-month membership.

Members enjoy a variety of benefits including an indoor basketball and volleyball court; a technical and fitness center with a waterfront view; free classes, yoga, body sculpting, bridge, and mahjong, as well as a host of other classes and activities for all ages. Membership registration is accepted in person only at the following facilities: Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188 Street, Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 Street, Waterways Park, 3301 NE 213 Street. For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact the Aventura Community Recreation Center at 305-466-3883.

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The Spotlight Shines on Aventura Volunteers

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s the school year came to a close, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts honored its volunteers who donate their time to one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, which serves more than 150,000 students annually.

Fort Lauderdale resident Thomas Holt was named “Education Volunteer of the Year” in appreciation of his exemplary merit and volunteering for the Broward Center. “Thomas works wonderfully with children and his heart and soul is really dedicated to Student Enrichment through the Arts (SEAS),” said Broward Center SEAS Director George Longobardi. “He is always willing to do what is necessary to help the program succeed.”

Aventura residents, Sally Knispel and Linda Lee were also recognized for their dedication and volunteer work. Lee has been a volunteer at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center for 6 years and Knispel for over 4 years now. Lee enjoys it so much that she also volunteers for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami.

“I choose to volunteer at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center to give back to the community,” said Linda Lee. “I’m a fan of the arts and I enjoy working with children by bringing arts to their lives. It is so satisfying to seeing the kids’ faces light when they see the theater for the first time. I get excited for them. Many of these kids don’t have access to live theater so using the Smart Stage Matinee program

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to bring to them to the theater is just wonderful.”

“When you see the children so excited and happy it’s a great feeling, and they learn a lot,” added Knispel. “I happen to be a people person so I enjoy giving myself to people. The children are our most delightful people.”

Many of the programs are presented in partnership with Broward County Public Schools.

Among those attending the Sally Knispel and Linda Lee of Aventura luncheon to thank the volunteers were School Board members Laurie Rich Levinson, Chief School Performance and Accountability Officer Dr. Valerie Wanza, Director of Elementary Education Dr. Nicole Mancini and Director of Activities and Sports Shawn Cerra.

In another collaboration with Broward County Public Schools, students from the culinary arts department of McFatter Technical College prepared and served the food for the 110 volunteers and guests who attended the luncheon held in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom at the Broward Center. Eleven year old student Arianna Pereira, who attends classes at the Rose Miniaci Education Center, performed for the guests.

Volunteering for the Broward Center’s programs for school children is perfect for retired educators and parents who want to remain involved in shaping students’ lives.

For more information about becoming a volunteer, contact the volunteer office 954-468-2684 or e-mail volunteer@browardcenter.org.

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SECTION COMMUNITY HEAD NEWS

ichael Schulson, celebrity chef and restaurateur, recently added another restaurant to expand his Schulson Collective portfolio.

Schulson’s restaurants span the northern east coast in Philadelphia and New Jersey, but his latest creation is right here in Hollywood at The Diplomat Beach Resort.

At the south end of the massive lobby behind the impressive dark wood doors is South Florida’s newest gem, Monkitail.

The restaurant recently opened in late spring and serves modern Japanese cuisine. The ambiance in the private main dining area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is like no other. The leather tufted seating, dark walls, exposed wood beams, and lantern style lighting make for a perfect special occasion dining experience.

Surrounding an open robatayaki kitchen in the heart of the restaurant is a 15-seat sushi bar for those looking for a more casual dining option. Tucked away beyond the main dining room is Nokku, a discreet cocktail lounge with four private rooms, each having full karaoke capabilities. Tunes, cocktails and signature dishes are offered late into the night. The space is great for private parties and events, or just after-hours fun until 2:00am.

Schulson’s menu is a contemporary take on the classic izakaya, featuring sharable small plates and sushi as well as an extensive list of specialty cocktails, wines and saké. His imagination and vision have made him one of Philadelphia’s most successful hospitality professionals, and he brings that creative flair to Hollywood with Monkitail.

Guests may start their dining experience with appetizers such as Octopus Sunomono, Toro Caviar, or Wasabi Ceviche, as well as creative libations like the The Monkitail (bourbon, rye, vermouth, and barrel stowe smoke) or The Monki’s Fist which combines saké with

Celebrity Chef Brings Modern Japanese Fare to Hollywood coconut and pineapple.

The selection covers it all on the Robatayaki menu. This method of “fireside-cooking” is similar to barbeque, where items on skewers are slow-grilled over hot charcoal. From vegetables to seafood, poultry, pork, Kobe beef and game, there is a taste for every palette.

“As a student of Asian cuisine, I have always emphasized flavor over fat, and I’m proud to bring that approach to other culinary styles, as well.” MICHAEL SCHULSON

The variety of sushi and sashimi, and hand-created rolls are a sushi-lover’s dream. Specialty sashimi has unique choices such as Salmon Tataki which is made with endives, asparagus, dill and honey Dijon. The side items are also not to be missed; Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Bacon Yakisoba or the Black Cod Fried Rice complement each dish.

“To be able to add a restaurant like Monkitail to an iconic hotel in South Florida was a very exciting venture for me,” said Shulson. “Hollywood seemed to really be starving for a sushi concept that focuses on sushi, robatayaki and the type of experience we provide at Monkitail.”

Schulson attended and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, working his way up the culinary chain of command in such acclaimed restaurants as New York’s Peacock Alley at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and David Burke’s Park Avenue Café, and Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin and Susanna Foo. Before setting out on his own, Schulson helmed legendary kitchens in New York City (Buddakan) and Philadelphia (Pod) and traveled to Japan.

He eventually earned the ability to speak conversational Japanese following his stints in prestigious Tokyo kitchens, among them Spago and the Four Seasons Hotel.

Today, Schulson is the owner of day-to-night destination Double Knot; the expansive Independence Beer Garden; Sampan and the adjacent Graffiti Bar; and serves as chef-partner at Izakaya at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. Schulson recently opened new-American spot Harp & Crown in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, and now Monkitail in Hollywood, Florida.

Monkitail is located within The Diplomat Beach Resort - 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 33019.

Complimentary Valet parking provided. Open for dinner Wed.–Thurs. 6pm-11pm, Fri. - Sat. 6pm-12am and Sun. – 6pm11pm. Nokku Thurs. – Saturday 9pm-2am. For reservations visit www.monkitail.com or call 954-602-8755.

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North Miami Beach Developers Awarded Key to the City COMMUNITY NEWS

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he City of North Miami Beach presented the Key to the City to the developers of Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences for turning an abandoned and dilapidated marina and restaurant into a 468-residence luxury waterfront condominium development.

Neil Fairman and George Helmstetter of Plaza Equity Partners were recognized at the North Miami Beach City Commission meeting on April 19 for bringing an environmentally friendly project to the site and essentially putting the city back on the map.

Marina Palms is the first condominium and private yacht club to be developed in more than two decades in Miami-Dade County.

“When Neil Fairman walked into my office in 2012, I was probably a little bit skeptical,” said North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo. “Many people come in with so many grand ideas that never come to fruition. But four years ago, the commission said yes to this one.”

Mayor Vallejo went on to say that the Marina Palms project was in fact a turning point for North Miami Beach.

“What was once an isolated, commercial marina has turned a gorgeous development that also happens to produce revenues to our city in excess of a boost of more than

25 percent of the city’s property tax base, which is outstanding,” added Vallejo. “Our friends at Marina Palms have not only helped us bring in new residents, but new resources to provide benefits to the entire city, including police, parks and water safety.”

“It’s an honor to be standing here and really humbling,” said Neil Fairman, Chairman of Plaza Equity Partners. “When we first came here the project was in great doubt. Without the leadership of the mayor and the city council, I don’t think we would have been able to get this project done.”

Just over a month ago, Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences celebrated the grand opening of its second and most luxurious tower, the Reserve. The Reserve at Marina Palms is located on its own peninsula and consists of 234 residences in 25 stories offering spacious 2- and3- bedroom layouts with expansive views over the 112-slip marina, adjacent nature preserve, Miami skyline and the Atlantic Ocean.

Prices for the remaining residences start from $950,000 with penthouses from $1.2 million.

Neil Fairman and George Helmstetter

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For more information please visit, www.plazaequity.com. For sales information, email Michael Internoscia, Director of Sales at minternoscia@marinapalms.com.

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lorida League of Cities honored North Miami Beach officials with the 2017 Home Rule Hero Award during the 2017 legislative session in late June. Mayor George Vallejo and Commissioner Anthony F. DeFillipo were recognized for their outstanding advocacy efforts.

In 1922, the League was founded on the belief that local self-government is the keystone of American democracy. The Home Rule Hero Award was created by the League’s legislative team to recognize and thank those individuals who make an extraordinary effort in their cities. The award winners are the municipal officials who stand out for their high level of

participation and effectiveness. Since its inception in 2009, hundreds have been awarded for their efforts.

Mayor Vallejo and Commissioner DeFillipo each earned this prestigious award for their tireless efforts to advance the League’s legislative agenda and help protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s cities during the 2017 regular legislative session.

The Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Florida’s cities are formed by their citizens and governed by their citizens. Home Rule is the ability for a city to establish its own form of government and enact ordinances, codes, plans and resolutions without prior state of approval. Local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently respond to the League’s request to reach out to members of the legislature and offer their local perspective of an issue are able to be recipients of the award.

Home Rule Hero allows those who know their cities best to be involved. City officials who actively participate help the League’s legislative team understand how their

decisions impact their communities. Furthermore, they are able to assist, guide, and be the voice for their local government.

“Our Home Rule Heroes are shining examples of local advocacy in action,” said Boca Raton Mayor and Florida League of Cities President Susan Haynie.

“These dedicated municipal officials take time out of their busy schedules to cultivate relationships with their legislators and help them understand the issues that are most important to their constituents back home. Thank you for all you do to help protect Home Rule and preserve the quality of life in your city.”

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he 2016-2017 school year came to an exciting close with Scheck Hillel Community School’s Class of 2017 commencement ceremony.

Approximately 1,400 friends and family gathered in the school’s Diener Athletic Center to celebrate the success of the 81 graduates.

With more than 200 college acceptances, each graduate found the best program for their next step in life. All will be attending amazing universities, yeshivot and gap year programs across the globe, including Cornell, Emory, Georgia Tech, University of Florida, IDC Herzliya, University of Michigan, New York University, Tufts and more.

“Seniors, may you find success, fulfillment and happiness, and may you always remember that Hillel is home,” said Scheck Hillel Head of School Dr. Ezra

Levy. “You are our newest generation of alumni.

With so many friends gathered to honor you today, I give a special thank you to our hundreds of alumni. With more alumni than ever before returning home as parents and faculty, we continue to grow, while preserving the essence and traditions of our school. Thank you for keeping Scheck Hillel a constant part of your lives.”

Carlos Berner, Scheck Hillel’s Chair of the Board of Governors, followed Dr. Levy by giving the graduates a lifelong message. “May you grow to become mensches, lifelong learners, creative and productive global citizens who advocate for good, agents of change, people who will go out of their way to help others, voices that will stand up for justice, tireless advocates of the State of Israel and proud members of the Jewish People.”

Valedictorian Jordana Zackon shared her thoughts, “We are about to enter a whole new world with a diverse array of people, housing a diverse array of thought. This gives us the opportunity to learn and to grow, to make us question our preconceived notions, and even to strengthen our beliefs.”

Salutatorian Danielle Scheck also spoke, “We had quite the experience here at Scheck Hillel, which has transformed us into who we are today: inquisitive and ambitious leaders.

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This fall, Zackon will attend Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, and Scheck will attend the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.

The ceremony concluded with a personalized Yeverechicha blessing from Dr. Levy and remarks from Associate Head of School Vanessa Donaher, as well as Yossi Yativ, a Scheck Hillel Hebrew and Israel Education teacher who has been inspiring Scheck Hillel students for more than 30 years, before the graduates proudly moved their tassels and tossed their caps.

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The HOME Stretch - Hollywood’s Newest Luxury Waterfront Community is Nearing Completion

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ollywood’s newest waterfront condominium is nearing completion and buyers are looking forward to the beachside life style this luxury-low rise community will afford. Located on A1A on Hollywood’s beautiful North Beach, Seaside Village features 15 luxury condominium units and eight single family homes.

For the past 18 months, the developers have been hard at work, changing the face of this less traveled portion of Hollywood Beach. The modern design of the waterfront buildings are bringing a fresh new look to the area. Residents will enjoy a waterfront pool and lounge, a private marina and a unique beach lifestyle with easy access to all of the fun and excitement that South Florida has to offer.

Roger Lohse, with Keller Williams Realty Professionals, is the listing agent for the development, and he took the time to answer some questions about this boutique community.

Who are your buyers? So far, most of our buyers are locals who have decided it’s time to sell their big homes and move to the beach. We’re also getting lots of interest from high-rise residents in Sunny Isles and Aventura. These are people who still enjoy maintenance-free condo living but are longing to live in a smaller community.

Tell us about the marina. Our marina has a total of 12 slips as an additional purchase… and there are only three left! A 45 foot slip costs $150,000 and a 55 foot slip is priced at $200,000. You’ll pay more than twice that amount at some of the new condos being built on the water in Fort Lauderdale.

It’s important to note that we’re the closest residential development south of Port Everglades. You can have your boat in the ocean in 15 minutes.

When is construction due to be completed?

The first condominium building is scheduled to be finished in the early Fall. We will have our model open in the beginning of September.

When is the sales center open? The sales center, located at 6024 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL. 33019, is open every day from 10am-5pm.

What is your contact information? We can be reached at 954-261-2727. Seaside Village – 6024 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL. 33019 www.SeasideVillageNorthBeach.com

What makes Seaside Village so unique? There are very few places in South Florida where you can live directly on the Intracoastal and be so close to the beach. The property is literally 600 feet away from the ocean. This is also the last waterfront community to be built on north Hollywood beach.

What are the prices of the luxury residences at Seaside Village? Price per square foot, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better deal for waterfront new construction in South Florida. Our 3 bed/3.5 bath condo units range from $1.25m-$1.4m. We also have three penthouses priced at $2.3m. The single family homes feature 4000 square feet under air, a rooftop terrace and spa, elevators, and a two car garage. They start at $1.875m.

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ACES Has Some Girls on the Run

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t may be hard to keep up with these third through eighth grade girls from Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES). Between their studies and extracurricular activities, they still found the time to be a part of the after-school program, Girls on the Run® (GOTR). Besides running, the GOTR curriculum provides lessons that encourage positive emotional, social, mental, and physical development while also teaching the value of helping others in the community.

The lessons were taught by ACES teachers Mrs. Alvarez-Harris, Ms. Chiavari, and Ms. Menasche who are certified Girls on the Run® volunteer coaches.

Throughout the season, the girls developed strong friendships, built confidence, and celebrated all that make each one of them unique. They explored and discussed their own beliefs around experiences and

challenges girls face at this age. They also had the opportunity to develop important strategies and skills to help them navigate through these life experiences.

As part of the program the ACES GOTR team planned and executed a local community service project which taught the girls the value of helping those less fortunate. They made handmade “Get Well” cards for female patients of their same age at the Holtz Children’s Hospital.

Additionally, they were able to create a piece of jewelry at the Kendra Scott Boutique in the Brickell Citi Center Mall, a GOTR partner, to include with their well wishes.

Finally, physical activity was woven into the program to inspire an appreciation of fitness and to build habits that lead to a lifetime of health. At the end of the season, the girls participated in a 5K event. The celebratory, non-competitive event was the culminating experience of the curriculum.

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“Crossing the finish line was truly a defining moment! ACES is incredibly proud of this group of girls for making the seemingly impossible, possible!” added Alvarez-Harris. “It is our hope to grow this program at ACES in the future. We would love to have more than one team and offer the program to more girls!”

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Back to School Guide PRESCHOOLS/SCHOOLS Avant Garde Academy www.agabroward.org 954-816-6153

A public charter school implementing an innovative and creative, student-centered learning environment where students and teachers utilize the latest technology in the acquisition of knowledge and skills to succeed in a competitive global economy.

Aventura Learning Center www.aventuralearningcenter.com 305-940-0408

A child development program with certified teachers and a planned curriculum. Programs are designed to promote a nurturing and safe environment while promoting experiences that raise a child’s awareness of the diverse world.

Aventura Montessori School www.aventuramontessorischool.com 954-456-5609

An educational and nurturing environment for Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten children (ages 2 1/2 to 6) in the Aventura area which encourages early learning and the development of social skills through play, creative activities and other noncompetitive exercises. As professional educators, their teachers emphasize the growth of the child as a whole.

Baby Stars

Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science

www.baby-stars.com 305-466-1886

www.hollywoodcharter.org 954-925-6404

An educational center where children come to learn and have fun all while building their thinking and learning abilities, body awareness, attention and social emotional functioning and interaction and motor skills. Winner of numerous South Florida Parenting Awards.

An “A” rated tuition-free public charter school with an enhanced traditional curriculum with a focus on the arts and science.

Intracoastal Kids Academy

Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory

www.intracoastalkids.com 305-940-5155

www.cmlions.org 954-989-5150

A safe and comfortable atmosphere where a variety of learning experiences are taught by a fully-trained and competent teaching staff. Activities and lessons meet unique and individual needs of each child providing optimal opportunity for growth and development.

For 55 years, Chaminade-Madonna has provided a quality, Catholic education to the South Florida community. Since 2010, Chaminade-Madonna has been consecutively voted as the “Best School in Hollywood”.

Kid Cadoodles Child Care & Preschool

CharLee Preschool & Childcare www.charleepreschool.com 954-923-0911

www.kidcadoodles.com 954-986-1515

A child development and learning center with over 2 decades of experience. Visit the facility and meet the excellent team of teachers and become a part of the CharLee Family.

An infant care and preschool center committed to providing children a loving, secure, professional and nurturing environment. Certified teachers teach developmentally appropriate activities. The multilingual staff speaks English, Spanish and Hebrew.

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Preschool (1-5 Years Old)

Elementary School (Kindergarten - 3rd Grade)

Summer Camp Afterschool Program Music School Art School

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KLA Schools www.klaschools.com 305-931-2322

A dynamic, developmentally appropriate program that is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of early childhood education. An inviting, respectful, and consistent environment, providing a place where children’s abilities, competences, and natural aptitudes are nurtured in ways that develop new and inherent talents.

The Sandra & Lawrence Bronson Early Childhood Development Center www.marjcc.org 305-932-4200

A learning community on the Michael-Ann Russell JCC campus devoted to providing a stimulating environment that promotes development and meaningful relationships under the umbrella of Jewish values, the connection to Israel, and the rich cultural heritage through pre-Shabbat and holiday classroom/schoolwide programs.

Scheck Hillel Community School www.ehillel.org 305-931-2831

Students 18 months-Grade 12 are educated and inspired to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by STEM and design, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a new 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with additional expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world’s largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

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For 20 years, learning has been achieved through hands-on individualized instruction in a safe and secure spacious and comfortable environment. Creative programs such as art classes, dance, music, theater, soccer and languages (Spanish, Russian, French, Hebrew) are available.re Sylvan Learning of Aventura. Our tutors in Aventura, FL use a personal approach and interactive technology to help kids

Temple Beth El – Hollywood www.templebethelhollywood.org 954-920-8225

Sheridan Hills Christian

Children ages 12 months to 5 years old are introduced to a curriculum on the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic through play observation and experimentation while being taught values, morals and Jewish traditions

Qualified teachers assure excellence in education through an accelerated curriculum, quality textbooks and a commitment to a Christian philosophy in a comprehensive collegepreparatory educational program.

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Sunny Isles Kids Club

The Kasselman Early Childhood Education Center welcomes infants from 6 weeks to children 5 years of age. An assortment of educational and enrichment opportunities to meet families’ differing needs are available including full-time, part-time, Mommy and Me and infant programs plus extended hours for working parents.

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Children will be in an environment which supports exploration and experimentation through a variety of activities including multi-lingual classes all which promote self-expression, encouragement and respect.

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Sunshine State Academy

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www.sinaihollywood.org 954-987-1694

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FINDS THE BEST IN U Robotics Team RANKED #1 IN FLORIDA Best Build, Best Program, and Best Design and Amaze Awards at the World Competition

JA Fellows Team, Alpha Necessities, named COMPANY OF THE YEAR (out of more than 700 teams) at the JA National Student Leadership Summit

18 CAPPIE NOMINATIONS and 8 CAPPIE AWARDS for the production of Fiddler on the Roof

1ST PLACE WINNERS in The Stock Market Game and 1ST PLACE IN THE STATE and 4TH PLACE NATIONALLY in Invest Write Essay Competition

Speech & Debate students have won FOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in the last two years and the program ranks in the TOP 1% in the nation

1ST PLACE OVERALL at the Tri-County Elementary Science Olympiads

Varsity Baseball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, and Softball teams PLACED TOP 5 OVERALL and TOP 10 IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS in the FHSAA Academic Team Champion Program

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Wishing you an incredible 2017-2018 school year!

From early childhood through Grade 12, Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by STEM and design, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and service learning. Our 14 acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with additional academic expansion plans. Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

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NSU University School www.uschool.nova.edu 954-262-4506

NSU University School is an independent, college preparatory school that educates students in grades junior kindergarten through twelfth grade.

The school prepares students for productive lives and leadership roles through a program that focuses on academic excellence, extracurricular participation, and service to others.

TUTORING Kumon Hollywood

www.kumon.com/hollywood-sheridan 954-963-2774

For more than 50 years the Kumon Math and Reading Center has helped children achieve success in their after-school academic enrichment program. Regardless if the child seeks enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning their academic career, a program will be designed for their individual needs.

Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center www.ymcabroward.org 954-989-9622

With a focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enrichment, Y afterschool programs serve children with a variety of programs and activity options to explore and develop their interests and talents.

Michael–Ann Russell JCC

www.marjcc.org 305-932-4200 The MAR-JCC represents a model of acceptance, understanding, and diversity. As such, people look at the MAR-JCC as a center of excellence that epitomizes how shared Jewish values support a vibrant and evolving constituency. A variety of after school programs are available to members such as tennis, swimming, gymnastics, dance, and so much more.

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Dance Explosion

www.danceexplosiononline.com 954-985-5674

Quality dance instruction for children and teenagers at affordable prices in a fun family environment where dancers may begin as young as three years old and can continue up to pre-professional levels in recreational classes to an accelerated programs.

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Smatts Tennis Academy

www.davidparktennis.com 954-967-4237 Besides tennis lessons from the very best professionals, the tennis camp offers arts & crafts and swimming at the City of Hollywood’s David Park Tennis Center. Weekly and daily options are available and lunch is included.

Master Sang’s TNT Martial Arts

www.mastertntacademy.com 305-785-2286 Children ages 3 and up can experience a martial arts class filled with high-energy and age-appropriate drills that have been carefully designed to build strength, stamina and endurance, as well as develop the important life skills to be successful in life.

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CHAMBER NEWS

AMC Invites the Entire City to Come Walk with Us to Protect Childhood

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hildhood should be a time of wonder and excitement – a time to learn and grow. Sadly, not all children get to experience the carefree joy of childhood. We know that child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions and at all levels of education. And, 90% of the time a child is Photo credit: Omar Vega being harmed, it’s at the hands of someone they – and their parents – know, love and trust. ▸▸ 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will become victims of child sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. ▸▸ 1 in 5 children are solicited sexually through the Internet before the age of 18. ▸▸ More than 90% of individuals with a developmental delay or disability will be sexually assaulted at least once in their lifetime.

The stats are staggering, but the solution is clear: 95 percent of child sexual abuse IS preventable through education and awareness.

That’s why Lauren Book, Founder and CEO of the Aventura-based nonprofit Lauren’s Kids (www.laurenskids.org), has laced up her sneakers each and every year since 2010 to walk 1,500 miles across the state of Florida – to educate communities, raise awareness, and empower survivors.

Her iconic “Walk in My Shoes” has become a piece of Florida history, beginning each year at the Southernmost Point of the U.S. in Key West, traveling north and hitting both coasts of the state before ending at the steps of the Historic Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.

The South Florida leg of the “Walk in My Shoes” is perhaps one of the most exciting,

engaging and fun – with cameos by Miami HEAT and Miami Dolphins players and coaches, elected officials, and thousands of individuals and families coming together to walk in honor of this important cause.

What began as one Aventura woman’s personal mission to create change for children has truly become a movement embraced by communities across the state.

But as much as Lauren and Lauren’s Kids have done and as far as we’ve come, there is still much left to do in the fight for a safer Florida…and a safer Aventura.

This September, come walk with us to protect childhood! Register for Lauren’s Kids Eighth Annual “Walk in My Shoes” today at LaurensKids.org/Walk. The Miami Walk is on September 11th and The Broward Walk is on September 12th.

“For many years, the Aventura Marketing Council/Chamber of Commerce (AMC) has been proud to support and promote Lauren’s Kids Walk. As this year’s walk will take Lauren and her team to many areas of the State where the needs are the greatest, we will continue our support of her amazing life journey that works to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal,” said Elaine Adler, AMC President.

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Camp Sol Taplin at The Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center was the perfect place for children ages 2-15 to try a variety of activities this summer. Besides participating in traditional camp sports, swimming, tennis, arts & crafts, and such, campers were able to experience and partake in Circus Camp, Robotics, Shabbat, and so much more. Regardless of religious backgrounds or language spoken, happy faces are a sure sign of happy campers! It’s been a great summer at Camp Sol Taplin.

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The City of Aventura Community Recreation Center & Parks had plenty of activities in their summer programs. From tennis and soccer to arts and crafts and field trips, these happy campers kept busy all summer long.

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These happy campers beat the summer heat by staying indoors at the NMB Library Summer Learning Camp. The theme this summer, “Build a Better World”, had children learning problem solving skills through coding, robotics, Lego design, environmental and cultural awareness, claymation animation and increasing reading comprehension and math skills all in an effort to improve individual lives and the world.

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The Russian American Chamber (RAC) enjoyed a Business Mixer at Endeavour Co-Working Spaces, the event co-host along with Finding Wine. Each guest was greeted with a glass of bubbly from their event partner, Perrier-Jouët Champagne as they were able to mix, mingle, and make connections to grow their businesses.

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Aventura Marketing Council’s (AMC) very own Gary Pyott and his group, “Gary Pyott and his Fision Fiber Optics” won “Singing with the Stars” charity event, hosted by Neighbors4Neighbors, at the historic Ball & Chain in Little Havana.

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Bijou Bay Harbor, a luxury waterfront boutique condominium recently celebrated the official groundbreaking for its 41-unit development.

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Many residents and city officials, including Mayor George Vallejo, came out of the summer heat to cool off at the grand opening of Taiwan Ice in North Miami Beach. Taiwanese bubble teas, snow ices, and ice cream rolls will certainly help those high temperatures and be the new place to chill out.

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