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The Roig Academy Day School for Grades K-8, empowers and promotes achievement and success for the dyslexic & ADHD student. Through the use of the Orton-Gillingham and The Roig Approach™, our students develop the necessary skills that allow them to be successful learners in our global community.

The Roig Academy Preschool, for learners Pre-K 2-4, is a bilingual (Spanish) program with a focus on supporting students in acquiring skills for the 21st century. By introducing students to a balanced, hands-on, student-centered environment, they become risk-takers, inquirers, reflective, and open-minded learners.

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“The encouraging family environment within Riviera has given my children a great sense of confidence and security.

They are truly excited to go to school every day.”

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RIVIERA DAY SCHOOL 6800 Nervia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146 I Tel. 305.666.1856 RIVIERA PREPARATORY SCHOOL 9775 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176 I Tel. 786.300.0300 www.rivieraschools.com I AISF, SACS, MSA, Ai, NCPSA, NIPSA 2018 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 1

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to send a special congratulations to Florida Christian School as they celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. Thank you for making Christ preeminent in every aspect of your educational program.

Lastly, we want to send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those lost on February 14th. As the editor of this magazine, what happened in our community at Marjory Stoneman Douglas was sobering and still breaks my heart. As a mother of three daughters, it leaves me feeling helpless — but not hopeless. R Media Publishing stands with all the schools in our community, public and private, every educator, every student and every parent to remember and honor the lives of those lost in Parkland.

Together, may we be the change we want to see in our schools and in our community.

e enter our ninth year in print with our Spring Double Issue of Private Schools Guide and Summer Camp Fun. This issue will feature the pullout guide of summer camps in South Florida. With this issue, we want to share some exciting news as we expand our publication with a third edition this year. Our spring double issue was conceived as a result of the feedback we received and so we want our readers and advertisers to know that we value—beyondmeasure—yourcommentsand recommendations. With many suggestions received for a back-to-school issue, we will be bringing you a third issue this August. Thank you for the opportunity to fulfill our promise to you.

We want to congratulate all the schools in our community for your dedication to our children. Thank you for working long and hard so that our children can be successful — we appreciate all of you. We would like

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Miami Country Day School: Inspiring students from Kinder to College to balance wisdom with civic engagement, preparing them to be global citizens.

Miami Country Day Class of 2018 Silver Knight Nominees

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Apply Now for the 2018-2019 Academic Year Located on beautiful and safe Fisher Island, this coeducational, independent day school is accessible via an 8-minute ferry ride from Miami Beach. Fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Florida Kindergarten Council, the school offers a dynamic, individualized curriculum, small class sizes, the latest technology, organic meals, and a bus for off-island families. Visit the school’s website to explore what Fisher Island Day School can offer your child.

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For more information, contact Betty Aguiar-Perez at (305)373-5437 ext. 100 or betty@miamichildrensmuseum.org Miami Children’s Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

980 macarthur causeway, miami, fl 33132 · preschool.michimu.net ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Religious Affiliation Non-D Grade 18 months - 5thgrade Gender Co-ed Total enrollment 560 Year Founded 1963 Teacher / Student Ratio 1:11

Mission Statement n Alexander Montessori School is committed to the Montessori approach, focused

on the Cosmic Goal of Education. This means that academic success and its products have their highest meaning when they contribute the progress of humanity. n In the Montessori Early Childhood Program, our motto recognizes the poten-

tial of the young child to be an independent learner. “Help me to help myself” AT ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Uncommon Achievement is an Everyday Thing Come tour the world of a child. See it. Believe it.

Be amazed by Montessori at Alexander Montessori School.

Once you understand our philosophy, learning anywhere else is unthinkable. Call 305.665.6274 to schedule your private tour at Alexander Montessori School.

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Accreditations and Affiliations Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI, a Division of AdvancED), Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), American Montessori Society (AMS), National Council of Private Schools Accreditation (NCPSA), National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA).

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A New Campus. A Rich Tradition.

Divine Savior Academy is excited to open its new Delray Beach campus for the 2018-2019 school year. This new campus comes with a rich tradition of academic excellence. As part of one of the largest private school systems in the country, Divine Savior provides excellence in education through college-prep academics, a Christian environment, and supportive teachers.

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mance stage, and an indoor play area in addition to its outdoor playground and recreational field.

Head of SchoolsTim Biesterfeld comments,“We can't wait to open our doors to serve families and their students in Delray Beach. We believe in the partnership between school and home, parents and teachers, students and families. It's what makes DSA a special place. We're a community working together, and that's why we call ourselves the DSA Family.�

The Academy is now enrolling for its inaugural year. Visit www.DivineSaviorAcademy.com to request a free informational packet.

Opportunity Achievement Identity Schedule your private family tour today.

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. We are more than your child’s school; we are your family’s community.

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or students at The Benjamin School, the horizon stretches endlessly. Inside and outside the classroom, students across all three divisions (PK3 - Grade 12) learn to succeed in a traditional academic environment, complemented by project-based learning outside their classroom walls.

Founded in 1960 by Nancy and Marshall Benjamin, The Benjamin School has been defining academic excellence in South Florida for almost 60 years. Combining tradition and innovation, our expansive curriculum connects 15 grade levels and sets Benjamin apart as one of the nation’s premier independent day schools. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin may not have imagined the 21st century global experiences our students would have, but they were educational pioneers who had an appreciation for world language, reading and a code of ethics that are hallmarks of the School’s culture.

In the Lower School, our youngest students enjoy outside play and enrichment, including gardening and STEM building activities, on our safe and secure campus.

Beginning in first grade, each class has the opportunity to travel off-campus for a variety of field trips, including: the Flagler Museum, Bedner’s Farm, Eissey Theatre and the Circle F Dude Ranch for a team-building adventure.

Middle School students fight hunger by participating in food recovery at Mecca Farms where they glean produce for local families in need. Their sitelines are also extended to Washington, D.C. and the Florida Keys for history and science field trips, as well as to

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St. Augustine for a journey back through Florida history.

You can find Upper School students performing onstage in a student-directed play in a oneof-a-kind high school theater, attending an “in-house” field trip to observe live cardiac surgery in Benjamin Hall, or competing on our athletic fields. They may participate in a community service trip to the Grenadines, a language trip to China or a historical journey in Cuba. When the horizon expands beyond high school graduation, our students are prepared for the nation’s most competitive colleges and universities.

Our dedicated team of educators works tirelessly to show students that the horizon is only limited by one’s field of vision. At Benjamin, that scope is broad and ever-expanding. n

WE SEE EACH CHILD’S UNLIMITED POTENTIAL

espect • Cour age • Mor ality • Kindness • ness • Integrity • Compassion • Acceptanc iveness • Responsibility • Respect • Cour a or ality • Kindness • Fairness • Integrity We challenge each student with opportunities ompassion • Acceptance • Forgiveness • to learn, explore and grow. onsibility • Respect • Cour age • Mor ality dness • Fairness • Integrity Compassion ptance • Forgiveness • Respect • Cour age or ality • Kindness • Fairness • Integrity • PK3-12 Co-ed Independent Day School / North Palm Beach & Palm Beach Gardens, FL thebenjaminschool.org / 561.472.3451 2018 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 13

Unexpected Innovators Of Our Time:

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he conversation at home regarding safety in schools has gone from “what if” to the dreaded “when”. School shootings are no longer a rare tragedy we have to deal with but rather a reality for which we must be prepared. As the debates rage on regarding the need for gun control legislation and the possibility of arming our teachers continues to divide us, we are seeing brave children stand up and advocate for their future. Yes, we may find ourselves in the wake of yet another tragedy, with lumps in our throats and that paralyzing feeling of helplessness, but we must overcome fear and shine the light on all the good that emerges out of darkness. While we wait for the dust to settle, a rare breed of innovators rises to the challenge, ready to forge a safer path for students. Innovators, who can no longer wait on change to happen and who can no longer count on the system in place to keep children safe. Innovators, who by day hold jobs to sustain their families and by night sit and create ways where others see none. Innovators, who refuse to accept that nothing can be done until the real issues are addressed.

to keep track of who comes in and out, but what if the point of entry is breached? How do parents and educators fulfill that responsibility of keeping their children safe? Educators and parents have now become some of the greatest innovators of our time. They have created and designed products, that while they don’t solve the overall problems, help advocate for safer schools.

“Sometimes in tragedy we find our life’s purpose.

The eye sheds a tear to find its focus.”

— Robert Brault

When it comes to their children being away at school, parents have dealt with the feeling of helplessness for far too long. They have put their trust in the school system, to not only educate and prepare children for the future, but also to make sure that they make it there safely. Educators have relied on strict visitor policies in place and designated single points of entry, to help keep assailants out of their classrooms. These are great ways 14 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2018

Z.E.R.O. Program

The Zone Emergency Response Operation is program that empowers students and administrators in their response to an emergency situation and reduces the response time for emergency personnel.

Safer Compass Foundation’s Z.E.R.O. Program can help parents, students and teachers feel confident in their emergency response preparedness. Created by parents Jeffrey and Jennifer Childers in 2013, the program is designed to assist first responders in getting to emergency situations with a 75% reduction time.

Jeffrey Childers, a homicide detective with Miami-Dade Police Department created the program with his wife, Jennifer, a teacher at Somerset Academy in Miami-Dade. The Zone Emergency Response Operation program divides schools into four zones, providing the ability to identify threats, render aid, manage responding resources, and coordinate efforts with a reduced response time when time is critical. In field test performed, the fastest recorded time in locating a targeted area was 26 seconds, proving the program to be a wild success. The program works by mapping the school into four easy to remember

zones. Zone 1 and 2 are always in the north direction while 3 and 4 are south. The zones are then divided into four micro zones designated by the letters A, B, C, and D, and follow the same directional mapping. In a pilot test with four emergency responders, they tested the time it took to get a responder to a teacher having a heart attack in the cafeteria. Once on campus, it took four emergency responders approximately 5-12 minutes to locate the cafeteria and the teacher in distress. They then tested the same simulated emergency except this time the responders were told the teacher was in zone 1A. Emergency responders knew it was in the north west quadrant of the school based on the implemented ZONE maps. Emergency Responders were able to reach the teacher in distress in under 2 minutes drastically cutting down time in a situation where time was critical.

In situations where there may be an active shooter, students can identify and alert authorities with ease rather than wasting time trying to explain where building 3 is located. In the unfortunate event of an active shooter, with the Z.E.R.O. program in place, students in each zone will know to avoid, barricade, communicate, or defend. The zone-specific grids are placed in hallways, behind doors, and anywhere that is easily accessible so that the reader immediately knows what zone they are in. “Security systems don’t assist emergency responders, but technology is enhanced by utilizing this Z.E.R.O. system.” Jeff emphasizes the importance of the program not only in schools and universities but also in parks since they are common reunification sites during school shootings or lockdowns. Currently, the program is in five Miami-Dade schools and also in local churches and parks. For more information on how you can get this program in your school visit their website at www.safercompass.org.

The Sleeve

In 2013, five educators in Iowa conceived an idea to help protect students and teachers by securing the door’s closer found on most classroom doors. The teachers were undergoing the school’s active shooter training when the idea for The Sleeve was born. The team organized Fighting Chance Solutions and collaborated to design and realize this life-saving device. “We were instructed to tie a belt or a cord around the closer arm. It seemed like a logical way to secure a door without having to go into the hallway, [but] it took us a long time to get a cord, stand on a chair, and tie a knot, which could potentially be the most important tie of your life,” he told a local news station in Iowa of the training session that inspired The Sleeve. “I can tell you in our training, all five rooms that the teachers were trained in; the doors were breached, the cords were ripped, and the officer who was portraying the active shooter came in and killed all of us.”This birthed the idea behind the 12-gauge carbon steel case that is able to withstand 550 foot-pounds of pressure on the door from the outside.

been some mixed reactions from parents, this is not the first bulletproof school product to hit the market. This idea came to Cejas when he attended the school’s active shooter drill as a parent. Students were instructed to wear their backpacks on their chests and hold them close. Cejas, who runs the body armor company, set up the school with a custom order for parents who were interested. The school has stopped fulfilling direct orders but parents interested in the inserts can go directly to the manufacturer.

The Boot

Inspired by a tragic attack of a close family member, father of three, Rob Couturier, invented a device designed to keep wouldbe attackers out of classrooms. The Boot is a square-shaped steel device that hangs from each door and can be dropped into two pre-drilled holes in the floor, immediately making it impossible to open from the outside. The name for the device came from the maneuver where the man’s family member jammed his boots against the door successfully keeping the door shut until the police arrived. After the Sandy Hook shooting, Rob quit his part-time job doing maintenance for schools and began visiting districts all over the state talking to schools about his device.

The goal is to deter attackers when they can’t get through the door and give law enforcement time to respond.

While these programs and devices don’t solve the underlying problems behind these tragedies, they are welcome innovate outlets for parents and educators. Dr. Allison Agliata, mother of three and a clinical psychologist turned principal says, “Humanity is complicated and so rather than concentrating on the fear of what could happen, my main objective is to instill a sense of power in my children so that they don’t let random, single incidents impede their love of life and quest for adventure. There is so much to experience in life that I never want them to take the safe route out of fear.” This is a promise we can keep. A promise to empower our children so they never lose hope. n

Bulletproof backpack inserts

In 2017, Florida Christian School offered ballistic panel inserts for book bags. The company that makes these protective backpack inserts is owned by Alex Cejas, who has two children that attend Florida Christian. The inserts are optional and weigh less than one pound, adding another level of protection to students in the event of an active shooter. Although there have 2018 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 15

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2 Belen Jesuit Prep School

2. Beth Emet Elementary School

3. Carrollton School of The Sacred Heart

3. Center Academy Prep

4. Christopher Columbus High School

4. Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory

5. Conchita Espinosa Academy

5. David Posnack Jewish Day School

6. Cutler Ridge Christian Academy

6. North Broward Preparatory School

7. Divine Savior Academy

7. NSU University School

8. Fisher Island Day School 9. Florida Christian School 10. Gulliver Schools 11. Hebrew Academy 12. High Point Academy 13. Immaculata-La Salle High School

8. Parkway Christian School 9. Pine Crest School 10. St. Mark’s Episcopal School 11. St. Thomas Aquinas High School 12. Summit Questa Montessori School 13. Weston Christian Academy

14. Kendall Christian School 15. Killian Oaks Academy 16. McGlannan School 17. MCM Early Childhood Institute 18. Miami Christian School 19. Miami Country Day School 20. Palmer Trinity School 21. Ransom Everglades School

PALM BEACH 1. All Saints Catholic School 2. Cardinal Newman High School 3. Donna Klein Jewish Academy 4. Lake Park Baptist School 5. Oxbridge Academy

22. Riviera Schools

6. Palm Beach Day Academy

23. Roig Academy

7. Pine Crest School

24. St. Brendan High School

8. Rosarian Academy

25. St. Brendan Elementary School

9. St. Mark's Episcopal School

26. St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School

10. Spanish River Christian School

27. Scheck Hillel Community Day School

11. The Benjamin School

28. Temple Beth Am Day School

12. The Greene School

29. The Biltmore School

13. The King’s Academy

30. The Cushman School

14. Unity School

31. Westminster Christian School

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MIAMI DADE A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy 786-293-7000 Achievers Academy High School 305-759-1999 Alexander Montessori School 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 305-969-1814 Alexander School, Inc. 14400 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33158 305-233-4540 Alexander School, Inc. 14850 Sw 67Th Avenue Miami FL 33158 305-235-3995 Alexander School, Inc.1St Campus 6050 Sw 57Th Avenue Miami FL 33143 305-665-6274 www.alexandermontessori.com All Angels Academy 305-888-9483 Allison Academy 305-940-3922 American Academy High 888-701-3192 American Academy Of Pinecrest 305-233-5723 American Christia School Art Center 305-827-6544 American High School Academy Inc. 305-270-1440 American Worldwide Academy 305-456-5948 Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High 305-388-6700 Archbishop Curley/Notre Dame High School 305-751-8367 Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School Arlington Windsor Academy of Miami 305-624-5656 Atlantic Christian Academy 305-244-9355 Atlantic Southeastern Academy 305-261-6930 Atlantis Academy 305-271-9771 Aventura Learning Center 305-940-0408 Barrington Academy 305-242-4343 Beacon Hill Center Inc. 305-621-3604 Beautiful Beginnings Preschool & Daycare 305-642-0027 Belen Jesuit Prep 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184 305-223-8600 www.belenjesuit.org Bet Breira School 305-595-3008 Betesda Christian School 305-685-8255 Beth Jacob High School Inc. 305-957-1670 Bethel Christian Learning Center 305-354-9505 18 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2018

Bethel Elementary School Of Seventh-Day Adv 305-245-0900 Better Education System 4 Today Inc. 850-584-9626 Beyond Expectations Academy 305-275-0202 Big Star Day Care III 305-557-3398 Biltmore School 305-266-4666 Biscayne Academy 305-932-8994 Blessed Trinity Catholic School 305-871-5766 Bola Childcare & Learning Center 305-759-2585 Boys And Girls Preschool Iii Inc 305-551-2030 Brito Miami Private School 305-448-1463 Btay Solomon Schechter Day School 305-933-6946 Calusa Preparatory School 305-596-3787 Carpe Diem Academia Inc. 305-971-1230 Carrollton School Of The Sacred Heart 3747 Main Highway Miami, FL 33133 305-446-5673 www.carrollton.org Center Of Life Academy 305-571-9191 Champagnat Catholic School Of Hialeah 305-888-3760 Champagnat Catholic School Of Miami 305-642-4132 Chanty Learning Center Dba We Love Kids 305-885-2490 Children’s Creative Lrng Ctr @ Fiu 305-348-2143 Children’s Resource Fund 305-596-6966 Choice Preparatory School 305-235-7926 Christ Fellowship Academy 305-238-1833 Christian Family Academy 305-248-9598 Christian Learning Center 305-559-9409 Christian Preparatory Academy Of South Dade 305-246-4094 Christ-Mar Private School 305-823-6515 Christopher Columbus High School 3000 SW 87th Ave. Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5650 x2256 www.columbushs.com Cinderella School 305-885-8556 Clara Mohammed School Of Miami Florida 305-757-8741 Colonial Christian School 305-246-8608

Conchita Espinosa Academy 12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 305-227-1149 www.conchitaespinosa.com Concordia Lutheran School 305-235-0160 Coral Rock Academy 305-573-1148 Coral Rock Christian Academy 305-248-7300 Countryside Early Learning Center 305-246-5315 Cushman Schools 305-757-1966 Cutler Ridge Christian Academy 10301 Caribbean Blvd.

Cutler Bay, FL 333189 Phone: (305) 251-1534 www.crcamiami.org Cutler Ridge United Methodist Kndg 305-235-6654 Dade Christian School 305-822-7690 Dcs-His House Academy 305-620-1672 Del Travieso Learning Day Care 305-888-6848 Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Inc 305-688-9226 Divine Savior Academy 10311 Nw 58th Street Doral, FL 33178 305-597-4545 www.divinesavioracademy.com Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy 786-318-3818 E1r1b1 Sunshine Learning Academy 305-652-5457 Early Years Academy Montessori 305-557-5111 Easter Seals Demonstration School 305-547-4715 Ebenezer Christian Academy 305-573-2867 Ebenezer International Christian Academy 786-312-1893 Edc Academy Of Excellence 305-758-9910 Edison Private School 305-824-0303 Educational Alternatives 305-498-6610 Elite Kids Enrichment Center 305-823-8670 Emmanuel Christian School 305-474-0658 Emmanuel Kindergarten & Day Care 305-623-6972 Emmanuel Worship Inc 305-835-2844 Faith Fellowship School 305-246-5534 Faith Lutheran School 305-885-2845 First Assembly Christian Academy 305-248-2273 First United Methodist Christian School 305-248-7992

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t is hard to believe that we are less than 10 weeks away from summer vacation.

Every year we look forward to this special double issue and this year is no different.

This will be our ninth Summer Camp Fun issue featuring a comprehensive list of summer camps in South Florida and we hope that it will be a beneficial tool in your decision-making process. With the broad range of specialized camps and programs available, there is a unique opportunity to make summer a more personalized and tailored experience. Our goal is to help families find a camp or program that accommodatestheneeds,interests,goals,and expectations of both parents and campers.

In order to continue to fulfill our promise

PRE-CAMP FUN WEEK JUNE 11-15 SUMMER PROGRAMS JUNE 18-AUGUST 10 POST-CAMP FUN WEEK AUGUST 13-17 422AMPRIVATESCHOOLSAD2018.indd l SUMMER CAMP FUN 1/ 2018

Summer Camp Expo Cover Riviera Schools Camp 2 Gulliver Schools 3 Alexander Camp 4 Camp Seaquarium 5 Camp Lingua 6 Belen Summer Camp 7 Camp Carrolton 7 Spanish River Christian SOAR Camp 8 Camp Summit-Questa 8 Frost Science Summer Camp 9 Adrienne Arsht Center 12 Fun Camps 12 MCM Explorer's Camp 13 Zaniac 13 Wise Choice Summer Camp 14 Summer Camp Expo 15

SPRING 2018 – VOLUME 9 PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elizabeth Rivas elizabeth@summercampfunfl.com MANAGING EDITOR Monica Pitts GRAPHIC DESIGN ClearImages Design Inc. CONTRIBUTORS SCF Editor's Team & Lifewithaloha R Media Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 832045 • Miami, FL 33283 (786)346-3048 www.rmediapublishing.com www.summercampfunfl.com Summer Camp Fun magazine is published by R Media Publishing, Inc. (RPM) and is distributed free of charge throughout South Florida. All rights reserved. Copying any of the contents of these publication without the expressed permission of R Media Publishing, Inc., is prohibited.

IF IT’S SUMMER, IT MUST BE ALEXANDER CAMP! 305.665.6274

school@alexandermontessori.com www.alexandermontessori.com Preschool 6050 SW 57th Avenue Toddler and Preschool 17800 Old Cutler Road Toddler and Preschool 14400 Old Cutler Road Elementary 14850 SW 67th Avenue

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Summer Camp Returns to Miami Seaquarium—Full of New Activities and Learning Experiences Camp Seaquarium runs from June 11, 2018 – August 18, 2018 for Ages 5 – 18

With summer vacation just a few months away, parents are looking for exciting and innovative ways to keep their children engaged in education outside the classroom. Summer Camp 2018 at Miami Seaquarium offers students from kinder¬garten to high school the opportunity to learn about animal senses and behavior, environmental issues, and the relation¬ship between humans and marine animals. Summer activities for kids will focus on educational topics according to their grade level. This year’s camp themes are “Earth Buddies,” “Ocean Explorers,” “Cold-blooded Critters,” “Aqua Powers,” “Beyond the Reef,” plus the return of “Counselor in Training (CIT) Program.” This year’s Summer Camp is full of new games, activities, and learning experiences!

Register online before June 1st and get the early bird special rate of $175 per week. Or pre-register online by the Fri¬day before the beginning of each week for the special rate of $195.

Miami Seaquarium is also offer¬ing an entire 5-week session for just $850, a $1,250 value (campers must register online for a full 5-week consecutive ses¬sion to receive the special pricing).

Special rates are available for annual pass holders.

Special pricing at Dolphin Harbor is available for parents who wish to enroll their campers in an unforgettable Dol¬phin Interaction program. Parents who have registered campers ages 10 and up also will have the opportunity to enroll their campers in a Reef Encounter (Sea Trek).

Camp hours are Monday through Fri¬day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with early and late care available starting from 8:00p.m to 5:30p.m for an additional charge. For Summer Camp enrollment or additional information, please call 305-361-5705, ext.

526 or 207 or visit www.miamiseaquarium.com/camp.

Miami Seaquarium is a marine-life park, located on the beautiful Biscayne Bay in South Florida that provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and exhibits. As an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, Miami Seaquarium exceeds the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education. n

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SUMMER CAMP: June 11 - August 17, 2018

BOOK EARLY AND SAVE! VISIT MIAMISEAQUARIUM.COM/EDUCATION FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 305-361-5705 EXT. 526 OR 207, OR EMAIL EDUCATION@MSQ.CC

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Campers will enjoy an interactive and hands on experience while they learn about wildlife conservation and life under the sea! This year's camp programs will be full of new games, activities, and learning experiences!

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s birthdays and holidays roll around each year, parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles struggle with what gifts to give the children in their lives. It is no secret that the summer camp experience has many benefits for campers but there is finally research to support that claim. Over 5,000 families participated in a study supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. where parents, campers, and program staff reported growth in areas such as self-confidence, independence, making friends, exploring and learning new activities, and spirituality. These are important skills that children take into adulthood.

It is hard to break free from the mentality that because we have something tangible and permanent we have the best value. In reality, experiences become part of our identity. B.J. Neblett put it best when he said, “We are the sum total of our experiences. Those experiences – be they positive or negative – make us the person we are, at any given point in our lives. And, like a flowing river, those same experiences, and those yet to come, continue to influence and reshape the person we are, and the person we become. None of us are the same as we were yesterday, nor will be tomorrow.”

Giving the gift of camp is a timeless gift, and if you are the extended family or friend of the child, it is a gift that their parents will greatly appreciate. The return on this investment in our children, to learn through play and develop life skills, is priceless. It provides them with time to be physically active, gain resiliency and become more confident, develop social skills, and a relaxing environment to be themselves and make lasting friendships. According to the research of Dr. Thomas Gilovich of Cornell University, the trouble with possessions is that the happiness they provide fades quickly. “One of the enemies of happiness is adaptation,” Gilovich said, identifying what would come to be referred to as the paradox of possessions. Humans are incredibly adaptive and so new things can be exciting at first but then we adapt to them. Once we adapt, we want more and better things and this leads to comparison and envy of the things others have that we don’t. The beautiful thing about gifting camp is that there are programs with all kinds of fun for all kinds of kids. Let’s give the children in our lives a summer to remember and a gift they will cherish forever. Let’s give them the perfect gift—summer camp. n

Art • Athletics • Coding • Dance • Drama • Engineering • Innovation • Music • Robotics

LEARN

PLAY

LAUGH

Co-ed Camps Now Available!

Weekly sessions June to August, 2018 For girls and boys entering PK3 through 9th (ages 3 to 15) Co-ed and single-gender activities Choose from our full day Camp Carrollton or from our Specialty Camps.

For more information visit www.carrollton.org

3747 Main Highway, Coconut Grove • www.carrollton.org

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Finding a

Healthy Balance We know that camps can provide incredible experiences, and now those experiences are expanding. With camps specializing in all sorts of interests, we are seeing a trend in camps revamping their menus to include healthier food options.

Kids are constantly exploring environments where they can feel good about their accomplishments by discovering new skills, new friends, and enjoy time outdoors. At camps we feel secure that our kids are getting what they need to develop physically; however, a good camp will also encourage children to find and establish healthy lifestyles.

Summer Camps are beginning to surround campers with healthier options such as salad bars and fresh fruits while also accommodating dietary restrictions for children with food allergies and diabetes, and vegetarians. Summer camps will still hold on to their tradition of s’mores, but will also offer healthier options. This is a step in the right direction and another way for children to attune with nature. n

ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGY

ARCHAEOLOGY

MARINE BIOLOGY

June 18 August 10

School may be out for summer… but science is in!

K – 8th grade Explore the wonderful world of science during Summer Camp at Frost Science, located in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park.

1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 | 305-434-9600 | frostscience.org

Want more easy healthy ideas?

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The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is supported by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County. This project is supported by the Building Better Communities Bond Program and the City of Miami. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers.

Frost Science is an accessible facility. All contents ©Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. All rights reserved.

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For details and online registration, visit frostscience.org/summercamp.

Call 305-434-9564 or email camp@frostscience.org.

2018

SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY DAY CAMPS AEF Schools Summer Camps Monday through Friday Pre Care: 7:30 am – 8:30 am Camp Hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Afternoon Program: 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm 4650 SW 61st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 P: 954 | 581-8222 www.aefschools.com Alexander Montessori Camp Ages 1-1/2 – 6 years, 17800 Old Cutler Road Ages 3 – 6 years, 6050 SW 57th Avenue Ages 3 – 6 years, 14400 Old Cutler Road Ages 6 – 12 years, 14850 SW 67th Avenue P: 305 | 665-6274 www.alexandermontessori.com Belen Wolverine Summer Camp June 18 - July 27 500 SW 127th Ave, Miami, FL 33184 P: 786 | 621-4610 www.belenjesuit.org/page/athletics/summer-camp

Camp Lingua Language Immersion and Equestrian Ranch

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Spanish | French | English Summer & Spring P: 954 | 642-CAMP www.camplingua.com Cardinal Newman Camp 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 P: 561 | 683-6266 www.cardinalnewman.com Carrollton School of The Sacred Heart Summer Camp Programs

Weekly Sessions June - August PK3 - 9th Grade ( Ages 3-15) Co-ed and Single-Gender Activities www.carrollton.org 10 28 l SUMMER CAMP FUN / 2018

Children's Resource Fund Camp Academic & Fun Camp

8571 SW 112 Street Miami, Florida 33156 P: 305 | 596-6966 www.crfcenter.org Circle C Youth Ranch 5801 SW 120th Avenue Miami, FL 33183 P: 305 | 274 -3380 www.westwoodchristian.org Conchita Espinosa Academy 12975 SW 6th St Miami, FL 33184 P: 305 | 227-1149 www.conchitaespinosa.com Cushman Camp Innovate Pre-K through 8th Grade June 19th to August 4th, 9 am to 4 pm 592 Northeast 60th Street Miami, FL 33137 P: 305 | 757.1966 www.cushmanschool.org Fun Camps - Award Winning Camps Children 5-12 years old P: 305 | 666-2992 www.funcamps.com Greenacres Christian Academy's Summer Kingdom Camp Ages 5-12 Bible based activities Daily off-campus outings 4982 Cambridge Street Greenacres, FL 33463 P: 561 | 965.0363 www.greenacreschristianacademy.com Gulliver Schools Camp Gulliver Athletics, Arts, S.T.E.A.M. and Summer Study programs P: 305 | 665- 3593 Ext. 3327 www.gulliverschools.org

Jesse Williams Ranch 6555 SW 123 Ave Miami, FL 33183 P: 305 | 270-KIDS Kendall Christian School Summer Fun Kids Camp 2 Locations: Kendall Presbyterian Church

8485 SW 112th Street Miami, FL 33156 Gladeview Christian School

12202 SW 26 Street Miami, FL 33175 P: 305 | 551-6143 www.gladeview.org www.summerfunkidscamp.info L’Atelier School 5960 SW 71 ST South Miami, FL 33143 P: 305 | 662-2326 www.latelier.org Lindenberg Summer Fun 8785 SW 165 Avenue Miami, FL, 33193 P: 786 | 556-5558 www.lindenbergschoolbus.com Miami Children’s Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway Miami Beach, FL 33132 P: 305 | 373-5437 www.miamichildrensmuseum.org Miami Country Day Camp Where Summer Excels Day Camp - PK3 – 6 Specialty Camps ages 6 – 14 Sports Camps ages 7 – 14 Travel Camp grades 6-11 P: 305 | 779-7350 www.summer.miamicountryday.org

Miami Camp Seaquarium 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne, FL 33149 P: 305 | 365 -2518 www.miamiseaquarium.com Palmer Trinity School Camp 5th – 12th Grade Students Athletic, academic, art and enrichment camp 7900 SW 176 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 P: 305 | 676-7410 www.palmertrinity.org/summer Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 3313 P: 305 | 434-9600 www.frostscience.org Ransom Everglades Summer Camp Ransom Campus 3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove FL 33133 P: 305 | 460 8874 E: resummercamp@gmail.com www.ransomeverglades.org/summercamp Riviera Schools 3 Years old to 10th Grade

Summit-Questa Montessori Camp June 11 - August 10 Early Childhood Ages 3-5 Elementary Camp Ages 6-10 P: 954 | 584-3466 www.summitquesta.com St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School Summer Camps Jr. Pre - 5th grade Session 1: June 11- June 22 Session 2: June 26- July 6 P: 305 | 665-4851 www.stepsmia.org/summercamp Wise Choice Summer Camp Two Camp Locations: University of Miami Florida International University (FIU) 10481 N. Kendall Dri. Suite D-200 Miami, Fl 33176 305-630-3600 www.wisechoicesummercampfun.com Unicorn Village Academy 21100 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd., Suite 200 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561 | 826-9156 www.unicornvillageacademy.com Zaniac Learning Camp S.T.E.A.M. Camp grades K-8 8322 S. Dixie Highway Miami, FL 33143 P: 305 | 239-9484 www.zaniaclearning.com

Junior Campus

Home to campers 3 years old to those entering Grade 2

6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 P: 305 | 666-1856 www.rivieraschools.com Senior Campus Home to campers entering Grade 3 to Grade 10

9775 SW 87th Ave Miami, FL 33176 P: 786 | 300-0300 www.rivieraschools.com Roig Academy 8000 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 P: 305 | 235-1313 www.roigacademy.com Spanish River Christian SOAR Summer Day Camp Junior Camp - preschoolers ages 3-5 Senior camp - Kindergarten through 6th grade June 11 – July 20 2400 Yamato Rd Boca Raton FL 33431 P: 561 | 994.5006 www.srcs.spanishriver.com

Miami Rowing Club 3601 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami (Virginia Key), FL 33149 P: 305 | 361-3225 www.miamirowing.org Miami Heat Summer Camp P: 786 | 777 4328 www.nba.com Sea Camp Association Marine Science Camp

Located in Florida Keys P: 877 | SEACAMP www.seacamp.org Shake-A-Leg Miami Watersport and Adventure Island Camp

2620 Bayshore Drive Miami, Fl 33133 P: 305 | 858 5550 www.shakealegmiami.org Sunblazer Soccer P: 305 | 630 3314 www.sksoccer.org University of Miami Sports Camp Mini Canes Recreational Sports P: 305 | 284 8510 www.miami.edu/wellness/camp

ARTS CAMPS

Music/ Dance/ Modeling Adrienne Arsht Center Camp Broadway Miami

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

August 8-12 Ages 10-17 www.arshtcenter.org/campbroadway

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp Ages 6-16 5301 Dude Ranch Rd Lake Wales, Florida 33898 P: 863 | 676-4113 www.circlefduderanchcamp.com

Live Modern School of Music Miami 1788 Sans Souci Blvd Miami, Fl 33181 P: 305 | 893 0191 www.lmsom.com

Florida Prep Boarding & Day Programs 1950 S. Academy Drive Melbourne, FL 32901 P: 321 | 723-3211 ext. 1 www.flair.com/summer

University of Miami

WATER & SPORTS CAMPS FIU Baseball CAMP nsheffer@fiu.edu P: 305 | 348 7403 www.collegebaseballcamps.com

Summer Theater Academy

P: 305 | 284-4474 www.as.miami.edu/sta

MISSION CAMP Team Effort Missions Camp Mission Projects: Outreach ministries / Helping in food and clothing centers.

Children’s program P: 800 | 989 1507

Miami Dolphins Academy Football & Cheerleading Camps youthprograms@dolphins.com P: 305 | 943- 7272 www.miamidolphins.com

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Miami Dade College Summer Programs 11011 SW 104 Street Miami, FL 33176 P: 305 | 237- 2161 www.mdc.edu/summercamps

AUGUST 6 -10 FOR RTHEATE IDS K LOVING S AGE 10 - 17!

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Ask about our toddler summer program!

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EXPLORERS CAMP SUMMER 2018

For children Pre-K (4) - 5th Grade

JUNE 11th - AUGUST 24th TAKE A BLAST THROUGH THE PAST DISCOVERING ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS AND TIME PERIODS!

REGISTER TODAY! 305.373.5437 ext.112 • summercamp.michimu.net Miami Children’s Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

It’s called summer camp, but it’s really a boot camp for the brain.

Zaniac’s 2018 Summer Labs are full of surprises and ideal for kids 5-14 years old of all mastery levels.

About our Summer Labs Coders go from beginner to expert programmers with our progression of coding Labs.

Explorers make new discoveries in the Game-Based Learning Minecraft; Biosphere Explorers, Space Adventurers, Urban Adventurer, FIFA World Cup Geo, City Rescue Squad, Redstone, Newton’s World Labs.

Engineers engage in Ignite, Battle, Olympic, Marine, Green and Bio Bots Labs, and explore space with Drones and Aeronautical Labs, and electricity with Circuits and Tinker & Code.

Designers get challenged with Music, Costume Design, 3D Game Design, 3D Maker, and 3D

K-8 STEAM After-School Programs & Camps

Summer Transportation is available from Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Brickell and Doral to Zaniac every day of the week.

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Fisher Island Day School 2 Fisher Island Drive Miami Beach, FL 33109 305-531-2350 www.fids.org Florida Christian Academy 305-244-9355 Florida Christian School 4200 SW 89th Ave Miami, FL 33165 Phone: (305) 226-8152 www.floridachristian.org Florida High School Academy 786-290-5854 Florida School Of Excellence 305-207-7845 Gateway Christian School 305-271-1213 Gladeview Christian School 305-551-6143 Glendale Christian Academy 305-235-5347 Global Academy 305-788-5235 Golden Mittens Montessori 305-817-8888 Goliath Academy 305-512-5994 Good Shepherd School 305-385-7002 Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy 305-626-9162 Grace Academy International 305-751-5910 Grace Academy International Central 305-751-5910 Grace Lutheran Learning Center 305-888-3220 Granada Day School 305-444-2028 Gratigny Day Care Center Corporation 305-558-1341 Greater Love Full Gospel Baptist Church 305-474-8118 Greater Miami Academy 305-220-5955 Greater Miami Adventist School 305-220-5955 Greenfield Day School 305-595-4868 Growing Treasures Learning Center 2 305-558-0133 Gulliver Academy — Marian C. Krutulis Campus 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-3593 www.gulliverschools.org Gulliver Academy — Montgomery Drive Campus 7500 SW 120 Street Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-238-3424 www.gulliverschools.org Gulliver Preparatory School 6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-666-7937 www.gulliverschools.org Gulliver Preparatory School— Miller Drive Campus 8000 SW 56 Street Miami, FL 33155 305-274-9535 www.gulliverschools.org

Hebrew Academy 2300 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-532-6421 www.rasg.org Heritage School Of Kendall 305-232-2222 Highpoint Academy 12101 SW 34th Street Miami, FL 33175 305-552-0202 www.highpointacademy.com Hochberg Preparatory 305-933-6946 Hollywood Education Literacy Project 305-752-4003 Holy Cross Lutheran School 305-893-0851 Holy Family Catholic School 305-947-6535 Holy Spirit C & Inst. /Miami Beach Academy 786-308-7985 Homestead Assembly Christian Academy 305-259-2022 Hope Academy 786-573-4435 Horeb Christian School 305-557-6811 Il Savior Academy 305-596-0053 Immaculata-La Salle High School 3601 South Miami Avenue Miami FL 33133 305-854-2334 www.ilsroyals.org Conception Catholic School 305-822-6461 International Christian School 305-365-6070 International School Of Miami 305-480-7445 It’s A Small World Academy 305-888-0828 It’s A Small World Learning Center III 305-888-0828 It’s A Small World Learning Center V 305-636-5488 Jacobson Sinai Academy 305-932-9011 Ext. 231 J & D Owens Christian Academy 305-756-6830 Jose Marti School 1St Campus 305-856-9044 Jose Marti School 3Rd Campus 305-441-0565 Kendall Christian School 8485 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 305-271-3723 www.kendallchristian.com Kendall Speech And Language Center Inc. 305-274-7883 Kesher L.D. 305-792-7060 Key Biscayne Presbyterian School 305-361-2058 Keystone National High School 866-257-6011 Kidco Child Care, Inc. 305-576-6990

Kiddie Corner Academy 305-362-8222 Kid’s Kollege 305-888-1715 Kids Land Day Care And Learning Center 786-337-9414 Kids Learning Center Of S. Dade 3 786-573-3017 Kid’s Love Day Care Preschool 305-824-1612 Kidworks Usa Inc. 305-822-5437 Killian Oaks Academy 10545 Southwest 97th Avenue Miami FL 33176 305-274-2221 www.killianoaksacademy.com Kinder House Learning Center 305-222-1930 Kingdom Academy 305-385-3761 Kings Christian School 305-221-2008 Kingswood Montessori School 305-248-2308 La Progressiva Presbyterian School Inc. 305-642-8600 La Scuola 305-278-9555 Lago Mar Preschool 1 305-382-9796 Landow Yeshiva Center 305-653-8770 Learning Emporium Preparatory Academy 786-260-9270 Learning Links School House 305-271-3500 Lehrman Community Day School 305-866-2771 Life Changers Ministries Of Miami Academy 786-250-4032 Lincoln Marti Schools 21 305-643-4888 Little Angels Christian School & Daycare 305-819-0411 Little College At Royal Oaks Plaza 305-510-9869 Little Rascals Learning Center 305-623-4000 Little Village Day Care And Learning Center 305-207-7220 Lively Stones For Jesus School Of The Future 305-685-8210 Magic Kids Learning Center II 305-817-9900 Marian Center School And Services 305-625-8354 Masters Preparatory Academy 305-556-8116 McGlannan School 1070 SW 84 Street Miami, FL 33173 305-274-2208 www.mcglannanschool.com Mesivta Of Greater Miami 305-534-7050 Miami Country Day School 305-779-7200 Miami Dade Christian Academy 786-488-9971

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MCM Early Childhood Instritute 980 McCarthur Causeway • Miami, FL 33132 305-373-KIDS (5437) www.miamichildrensmuseum.org Miami Christian School 200 NW 109 Avenue Miami, FL 33172 305-221-7754 www.miamichristian.org Miami Country Day School 601 NE 107th Street Miami, FL 33161 305-779-7230 www.miamicountryday.org Miami Lakes Christian Academy 305-823-3888 Miami Shores Baptist Academy 305-757-8353 Miami Springs Seventh-Day Adventist 305-888-2244 Miami Union Academy 305-953-9907 Miss Carusi Learning Center 305-823-8884 Monsignor Edward Pace High School 305-623-PACE Montessori Children’s Academy 305-225-3070 Montessori Childrens House 305-823-2522 Montessori Childrens House Inc. 305-380-0513 Montessori School Of North Miami 305-893-5994 M.O.T. Academy 786-299-5915m Mother Of Christ Catholic School 786-497-6111 My Own Teacher - Learning Center L.L.C. 786-299-5915 National High School Academy 786-290-5854 New Aladdin Learning Center 305-362-0016 New Beginnings Preparatory Academy 786-267-7921 New Horizons Private School 305-266-5901 New Jerusalem Christian Academy 305-691-1291 New Jerusalem Preparatory 305-553-1919 New Testament Church Of Transfiguration 305-333-3763 Neytz Hachochma 305-945-7443 North Dade Academy, Inc. 305-769-0455 North Hialeah Christian School 305-557-2821 North Miami Early Childhood School & Day 305-895-1059 Northwest Christian Academy 305-685-8734 Nuestra Senora De Lourdes Pre-School 305-822-2645

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Olympia Heights United Methodist Kinder 305-226-9126 Our Lady Of Charity Private School 305-556-5494 Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy 305-667-1623 Ext 248org Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish School 305-386-8446 Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary 305-235-5442 Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School 305-362-5315 Our Lady Of The Rosary School 305-271-8389 Palabra De Fe Christian Academy 305-897-0705 Palmer Trinity School 7900 SW 176 Street Miami, FL 33157 305-251-2230 www.palmertrinity.org Palmetto Bay Academy 786-293-5353 Paradise Christian School & Development 305-828-7477 Parent Partner’s 305-987-9492 Pentab Academy 305-651-9696 Peter Pan Learning Center Inc 305-227-7707 Pizarro School For Montessori Learning 305-207-9778 Precious Little Angels Day Care I 305-885-5300 Princeton Christian School 305-257-3644 Providence School 305-758-3235 Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy 305-532-6421 Ransom Everglades School Middle School

2045 South Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-250-6850 Upper School

3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-460-8800 www.ransomeverglades.org Redland Christian Academy Inc. 305-247-7399 Rem Learning Center South 305-235-0300 Revelation Christian Academy, Inc. 305-758-5656 Riviera Day School 6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-666-1856 www.rivieraschools.com Riviera Preparatory School 9775 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 786-300-0300 www.rivieraschools.com RJW The Academy Of Arts & Sciences 305-758-5988 Roblanca Academy 305-557-3871

Roig Academy 8000 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 305-235-1313 www.roigacademy.com Royal Kids Academy 305-557-5437 Sacred Heart 305-247-2678 Saint Agatha School 305-222-8751 Saint Francis Xavier School 305-573-8532 Saint Hugh 305-448-5602 Saint James Catholic School 305-681-3822 Saint John The Apostle School 305-888-6819 Saint Johns Episcopal School 305-247-5445 Saint John The Apostle School 305-888-6819 Saint Johns Episcopal School 305-247-5445 Saint Joseph School 305-866-1471 Saint Kevin Catholic School 305-227-7571 Saint Lawrence School 305-932-4912 Saint Marys Cathedral 305-795-2000 Saint Michael The Archangel 305-642-6732 Saint Paul Lutheran School 305-271-3109 St. Philip’s Episcopal School 305-444-6366 St. Stephens Episcopal Church 305-445-2606 Saint Theresa Catholic School 305-446-1738 Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School 305-661-8591 Ext 312 Saints Peter & Paul School 305-858-3722 School of Virtue and Academic Excellence 786-220-0037 Schoolhouse Academy 305-552-1200 Second Home Learning Center 305-888-2728 Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy For Girls 305-956-3755 Sharon School Of Excellence Inc 305-926-1107 Small Kids Academy Ii Chil Development Center 786-472-6719 Scheck Hillel Community School 19000 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305.931.2831 www.eHillel.org Shelton Academy 305-599-9967 Solid Rock Christian Academy 305-238-9545 South Florida Child Development Center 305- 882-8119 South Florida Christian Academy 786-290-8258 South Miami Learning Center 305-665-4999 Southeastern Christian Academy, Inc 786-448-9971

Southeastern High School 877-698-3540 Sparks Day Care, Inc. 305-696-9590 Spirit Of Christ Child Development 305-935-5023 Spirit Of Learning Academy 305-652-0323 St. Brendan Elementary School 8755 SW 32 Street Miami, FL 33165 305-221-2722 www.stbrendanmiami.org St .Brendan High School 2950 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5181 www.stbrendanhigh.org St. Matthew’s Lutheran 305-642-4177 St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School 5692 North Kendall Drive Coral Gables, FL 33156 305-665-4851 www.stepsmia.org St. Timothy Parish School 305-274-8224 Stone Coast Academy 305-704-7827 Sunflowers Academy 305-631-1284 Sunrise Christian Academy 305-821-5841 Sunrise School Of Miami, Inc. 305-297-6562 Sunset Christian Academy 305-595-7558 Sunset Preparatory School 305-274-5111 Sunshine Childcare Preschool Center 305-364-8006 Teach The Children 786-523-3606 Temple Beth Am Day School 5950 N. Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-665-6228 www.tbam.org/dayschool Temple Samu-El Or Olom E.C.E. Center 305-271-5756 The Bee Academy 305-259-1599 The Biltmore School 1600 South Red Road Miami, FL 33155 305-266-4666 www.biltmoreschool.com The Carrie Brazer Center 305-262-5999 The Carrie Brazer Center For Autism Inc. 305-271-8790 The Children’s House 305-665-4686 The Cushman School 592 NE 60th St., Miami, FL 33137 305-757-1966 www.cushmanschool.org The Glory Of God Christian School 305-884-4000 The Gordon School of Beth David Congregation 305-854-3282 The Joy of Learning 305-599-9967

The Mandelstam School 305-662-2736 The Tauber Academy 305-931-0010 The Victory School 305-466-1142 The Von Wedel Montessori School 305-893-9876 The Way Christian Academy 305-836-4446 Three Flags Academy Inc 305-821-5964 Toras Emes Academy Of Miami 305-944-5344 Town Center Preschool 305-385-9981 Tree Of Knowledge Learning Academy 216-233-0065 Trinity Christian Academy 305-819-8999 Trinity Christian Academy H.S. 305-819-8999 Tropical Christian School 305-595-2147 Tutor Me Daycare Academy 305-820-8212 U.S. International Christian Academy 305-265-5858 United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning 305-325-1080 United Cerebral Palsy-Diamond Minds 305-623-4439 University Christian Children’s Center 305-661-8584 Valor Academy Of Florida 305-629-9799 Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Fla. 305-445-7992 Vankara: A Learning Exchange, Inc. 305-681-6121 Vann Academy 305-223-3241 Villa Lyan 305-412-4177 Village Pines School 305-235-6621 West Dade Academy 305-553-1000 Western General Education Inc. 305-945-1444 Westminster Christian School 6855 SW 152nd. St. Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 305-233-2030 www.wcsmiami.org Westwood Christian School 305-274-3380 William A. Kirlew Jr. Academy 305-474-4760 Windsor Academy Inc. 305-769-2266 Winhold Montessori Schools, Inc. 305-253-3225 World Hope Academy 305-270-9830 World Mission Of Jesus Christ Christian 954-642-8351 Worshipers’ House Of Prayer Academy 305-490-5806 Yeshiva Elementary 305-867-3322 Yeshiva Toras Chaim 305-944-5344 Yvonne Learning Center 305-758-3235

BROWARD Abundant Life Christian Academy 954-979-2665 Access School 954-680-9494 AEF Schools (K-12) High Functioning * ADHD * Aspergers * ASD 3 Campuses in South Florida 954- 581 8222 www.aefschools.com Alazhar School 954-722-1555 American Heritage School 954-472-0022 American Preparatory Academy 954-434-8936 Andover Academy 954-577-9701 Anew-Gen. Christian Leadership Academy 954-306-3720 Annunciation School 954-989-8287 Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School 954-434-8820 Atlantis Academy 954-752-7571 Aukela Christian Military Academy 954-929-7010 Bais Chaya Preparatory Academy 954-788-8781 Beacon Hill School Inc 954-963-2600 Bethany Christian School 954-522-2554 Beth Emet Elementary School 4807 South Flamingo Road Cooper City, FL 33330 954-680-1882 www.bethemetschool.org Bethlehem Preschool 954-975-3231 Blake School 954-584-6816 Bonaventure Academy 786-873-1990 Brauser Maimonides Academy 954-989-6886 Broward Academy 954-401-2024 Broward Christian School 954-723-1520 Broward Junior Academy 954-316-8301 Calvary Christian Academy 954-905-5100 Candil Jacaranda School 954-473-4400 Cardinal Gibbons High School 954-491-2900 Casablanca Academy 954-415-1149 Center Academy Prep 4700 Riverside Dr. Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-575-1231 www.centeracademy.com

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Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory 500 E Chaminade Drive Hollywood, FL 33021 954-989-5150 www.cmlions.org Charis Academy Online 954-636-2057 Chesterbrook Academy - Paladin 954-431-4224 Christ Church School 954-771-7700 Christi Academy 954-597-0645 Conservatory Prep Senior High 954-680-5808 Continental Academy 800-285-3514 Cooper City Christian Academy 954-779-6221 Coral Springs Christian Academy 954-752-2870 Coral Springs Montessori 954-344-0027 Coram Deo Academy For Home School Ed. 754-368-5060 Crescent Preparatory High School 954-306-2207 Crossroads Christian Academy 954-389-5700 David Posnack Jewish Day School 5890 South Pine Island Road, Suite A Davie, FL 33328 954-583-6100 Ext. 641 www.posnackschool.org Deerfield Christian Academy 954-428-8910 Divine Academy LLC 954-499-4638 Dreams In Motion Learning Center 954-987-7555 East Hollywood High School 954-692-4825 Elite Leadership Academy 954-766-9900 Emerald Hills Private School 954-964-9163 Excelsior Artz Preparatory School 954-721-3471 Experience Learning Center 954-537-1062 Faith Christian School 954-974-2404 Faith Lutheran School 954-581-2918 First Christian Church Day School 954-942-2549 Flamingo Road Christian Academy 954-434-1550 Florida Bible Christian School 954-431-6770 Fort Lauderdale Christian School 954-972-3444 Fort Lauderdale Prep School 954-485-7500 Foundations Christian Academy 954-667-0852 Fuvis Learning Center Inc 954-530-4870 Gateway Christian Academy 954-485-7012 Genesis H Rembert Elementary School 754-246-9167 22 38 l PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE / 2018

Fuvis Learning Center Inc 954-530-4870 Gateway Christian Academy 954-485-7012 Genesis H Rembert Elementary School 754-246-9167 Glades Christian Academy 954-755-6405 Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy 954-475-8584 Grace Christian Academy 954-983-6497 Harvard Academy 954-748-0006 Hebrew Academy Community School 954-978-6341 High Expectations Education Center, Inc. 954-881-9671 Highlands Christian Academy 954-421-1747 Holy Temple Christian Academy 954-467-0758 International Prep School 954-970-6464 J. H. Rembert Adult Educational Center 754-246-9167 Kaplan College Preparatory School 954-964-6570 Kaplan High School 954-964-5165 Kaplan University High School 954-964-6529 Kentwood Preparatory School 954-581-8222 Koala Learning Centers 954-437-6278 Leadership Academy 954-974-7994 Levy Learning Center 2 305-496-7208 Levy Learning Center, Inc. 305-496-7208 Lifetime Learning Ahavat Limud 754-246-3758 Lighthouse Christian Academy 954-564-8950 Lighthouse Christian School 954-942-7501 Lindamood Bell Learning Processes 954-349-1688 Little Flower School 954-922-1217 Little Flowers Of Hope Center For Children 954-442-6144 Love Outreach Christian Academy 954-989-5730 Lycee Franco-American 954-237-0356 Maimonides Shalom/Brauser Academy 954-989-6886 Mary Help Of Christians School 954-323-8006 Montessori Academy 954-435-4622 Montessori Institute Of Broward 954-472-9620 Mount Bethel Christian Academy 954-462-0255 Mt. Olivet Sda School 954-792-6010 Nationwide Academy High School 954-926-6699

New Hope Christian School 954-973-1129 New Hope Learning Center 954-587-3842 New Life Christian High School Inc. 754-366-8064 Noble School Of Higher Learning 954-964-3724 North Broward Preparatory School 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179 www.nbps.org NSU University School 3375 SW 75 Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 954-262-4506 www.uschool.nova.edu Nur Ul-Islam Academy 954-434-3288 Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs 954-583-8112 Our S avior Lutheran School 954-370-2161 Paladin Academy 954-389-0488 Parkridge Christian Academy 954-346-0236 Parkway Christian School 1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425 www.pcs-fl.net Performing Arts Christian Academy 954-746-9035 Phyl’s Academy 954-731-7524 Pine Crest School 1501 NE 62nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-492-4100 www.pinecrest.edu Point Of Grace Christian Academy 954-649-0145 Private Schools Of East Hollywood 754-246-9167 Reconnection Of The Family Faith 754-204-3764 Redeemer Christian Academy 954-468-0415 Redeeming Word Christian Academy 954-485-1435 Saint Ambrose Catholic School 954-427-2226 Saint Andrew Catholic School 954-905-6337 Saint Anthony School 954-467-7747 Saint Bartholomew School 954-431-5253 Saint Bonaventure Catholic School 954-476-5200 Saint Coleman School 954-942-3500 Saint Elizabeth 954-942-2161 Saint Helen Catholic School 954-739-7094 Saint Jerome Catholic School 954-524-1990 Saint Malachy School 954-722-3130

St. Marks Episcopal School 1750 East Oakland Park Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale FL 33334 954-563-4508 www.saintmarks.com St. Thomas Aquinas High School 2801 SW 12th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-581-0700 www.aquinas-sta.org Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School 954-741-8130 Sawgrass Adventist School 954-473-4622 School Of Excellence, Inc 954-792-6118 Score At The Top Coral Springs, Llc 954-510-0600 Sentinel High School 888-957-5111 Shepherd Of The Coast 954-772-5468 Sheridan Hills Christian School 954-966-7995 Soaring Eagles Academy 954-709-0930 South Florida Academy 954-200-2720 South Florida Jewish Academy 954-427-7788 South Florida Prep North 3550 Davie Blvd S. Florida Preparatory Christian Academy 954-676-5760 Spring Gate School 954-316-7330 St Saviour Academy Inc 954-783-9966 St. Bernadette Catholic School 954-432-7022 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church School 954-922-7572 Stanford National High School 754-245-8777 Summit Point Academy 754-245-8777 Summit-Questa Montessori School 5451 SW 64th Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 954-584-3466 www.summitquesta.com Sunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies 954-358-0497 Sunset Sudbury School 954-404-7785 Tanglewood Academy 954-431-8805 Temple Beth Emet Day School 954-680-1882 Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School 954-358-4200 The Hollywood Christian Academy 954-322-4330 The Learning Corner Early Childhood Ctr I 954-458-0091 The Masters Academy 954-434-2960 The Montessori School 954-321-6006

The New Life Christian Academy Inc 954-292-9014 The North Broward Preparatory Schools 954-247-0011 NSU University School 954-262-4506 The Oaks Private School 954-535-2695 The Randazzo School 954-968-1750 The Sagemont School-Lower Campus 954-384-5454 The Sagemont School-Upper Campus 954-389-2454 Trinitas Academy 954-581-2744 Trinity Christian School 954-941-8033 Trinity Lutheran School 954-463-7471 University Of Miami Global Academy 866-949-8642 University School Of N S U 954-262-4400 Upperroom Christian Academy 954-306-8696 West Glades High School 954-342-9558 West Hollywood Private School 954-983-7424 West Park High School 754-246-9167 Westlake Elementary School 754-245-8777 Westlake Preparatory School And Academy 954-236-2300 Westlake Preparatory School Miramar 954-236-2300 Westminster Academy 954-771-4615 Weston Christian Academy 1420 Indian Trace Weston FL 33326 954-349-9224 www.westonchristianacademy.org Winfield Christian Academy 954-970-3756 Woodlands Montessori School 954-722-4880 Woods Haven Academy 954-583-4802 Woods Haven Preparatory School 954-236-2300 Dba Abi’s Place 954-753-4441 Zion Lutheran Christian 954-421-3146

PALM BEACH Academic High School 561-929-0333 Advent Lutheran School 561-395-3635 All Saints Catholic School 1759 Indian Creek Pkwy Jupiter FL 33458 561-748-8994 www.allsaintsjupiter.org American Heritage 561-495-7272

Atlantis Academy 561-642-3100y.com Baldwin Prep School 561-844-7700 Bar & Ferg’s Academy, Inc. 561-278-8669 Batt Private School 561-630-9980 Belle Glade Christian Academy 561-261-4146 Berean Christian School 561-798-9300 Boca Raton Christian School 561-391-2727 Boca Prep International School 561-852-1410 BRJLC, LLC 561-883-5439 Cardinal Newman High School 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266 www.cardinalnewman.org Children Of Purpose Christian Academy Inc 561-659-7721 Christian Life Academy 561-333-9446 Coastal Middle & Senior High School 561-842-6349 Coates Learning Center, Inc. 561-689-2323 College Assist 561-791-0606 Conklin International Academy 561-310-0241 Cornerstone Academy 561-667-3200 Daughter Of Zion Sda School Jr Academy 561-243-0715 Di Bacco School, Inc. 561-533-0450 Dillon Country Daylab School 561-798-4748 Donna Klein Jewish Academy 9701 Donna Klein Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-852-3310 www.dkja.org Dot’s Success Academy 561-659-0496 Driftwood Academy, Inc. 561-863-7766 Elles School-K Street 561-588-1954 ELEV l8 Preparatory Academy 800- 970-5896 Emerging Minds Montessori Academy 561-487-3535 Ephesus Junior Academy 561-841-0033 Family Tree Private School 561-721-3683 Forest Trail Academy 800-890-6269 French American International School 561-479-8266 Garden Of The Sahaba Academy 561-395-3011 Gcr Private School 561-271-7082 Glades Day School 561-996-6769 Gold Coast Jr Academy 561-364-7388 23 2018 / PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE l 39

Good Shepherd Episcopal School LLC 561-746-5507 Grandview Preparatory School 561-416-9737 Greenacres Christian Academy 561-965-0363 H.I.S. Academy Institute 561-881-5412 Harid Conservatory Of Music, Inc. 561-997-2677 Haverhill Baptist Day School 561-683-1780 Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton 561-470-5000 Holy Name Of Jesus 561-683-2990 Hooked On Learning, Inc. 561-333-2756 Ideal School 561-791-2881 Juno Beach Preparatory School 561-625-2288 Jupiter Academy 561-747-1003 Jupiter Christian School 561-354-1900 Jupiter Lighthouse Academy 561-743-7552 Kentwood Preparatory School 561-649-6141 Lake Park Baptist School 625 Park Avenue Lake Park, FL 33403 561-844-2747 ext. 304 www.lakeparkbaptist.org Lake Worth Christian School Society Inc. 561-586-8216 Maranatha Christian Academy 561-622-8377 Matlock Academy 561-687-0327 Methodist Early Childhood Education Inc 561-368-1215 Miracle By Faith Christian 561-993-3494 Montessori School At Pga National 561-626-9222 Meyer Academy 561-686-6520 New Horizon Academy 561-750-8111 New Horizons Christian Academy 954-815-1272 Newton Preparatory School 561-736-5152 Our Savior Lutheran School 561-582-8624 Oxbridge Academy 3151 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-972-9600 www.oapb.org Palm Beach Co Independent Private School 561-967-4595 Palm Beach Bilingual School 561-881-0130 Palm Beach Day Academy 1901 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-8815 Ext. 105 www.pbday.org Peter Pumpkin 561-848-4322

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Pine Crest School 2700 St. Andrews Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33434 561- 852-2800 www.pinecrest.edu Poinciana Day School 561-655-7323 Pope John Paul Ii High School 561-314-2100 Potentia Academy 561-512-5242 Precious Promise Learning Center & Christian Academy 561-540-4459 Redemptive Life Academy 561-805-7975 RJ Hendley Christian Education Center 561-842-1349 Rosarian Academy 807 N Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-5131 www.rosarian.org Sacred Heart School 561-582-2242 Saint Andrew’s School 561-210-2000 Saint Ann Catholic School 561-832-3676 Saint Jude Catholic School 561-392-9160 Saint Juliana 561-655-1922 Saint Luke Catholic 561-965-8190 Saint Mark Catholic 561-732-9934 Sharon School Of Excellence 305-926-1107 Solomon Schechter Day School Of P.B Cnty 561-364-5533 Southwide Educational Ministries 561-793-0657 Spanish River Christian 2400 NW 51st St. Boca Raton, FL 33431 561- 994-5006 www.srcs.spanishriver.com St. Clare Catholic School 561-622-7171 St. David’s-In-The-Pines Episcopal School 561-793-1272 St. Mark’s Episcopal School 3395 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561- 662-1504 www.stmarkspbg.org Student Den 561-488-6360 Summit Christian School 561-686-8081 Summit Private School 561-338-5020 Suncoast Christian Academy 561-641-1446 Sunshine Tree Montessori School 561-622-4173 The Academy 561-373-9301 The Benjamin School 11000 Ellison Wilson Rd. North Palm Beach, FL 33408 561- 626-3747 www.thebenjaminschool.org

The Grace School 561-479-8998 The Greene School 2001 South Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-708-4466 www.thegreeneschool.com

The King’s Academy 8401 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-686-4244 www.tka.net The Learning Foundation Of Florida 561-795-6886 The Open Doorway Inc 561-434-2788 The Seal Academy 561-706-1004 The Shepherd’s School 561-924-9578 The Weiss School 561-209-2474 Torah Academy Of Boca Raton 516-347-1821 Trinity Christian Academy 561-967-1900 Trinity Christian School Of P.B Gardens 561-253-3950 Trinity Lutheran School 561-276-8458 Unicorn Village Academy 561-826-9156 Unity For Kids 561-578-8270 Unity School 101 NW 22nd Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-276-4414 www.unityschool.com Upton Academy 561-674-3777 Virtual High School Of Excellence 800-890-6269 Weinbaum Yeshiva High School 561-417-7422 Wellington Preparatory School 561-649-7900 West Palm Beach Junior Academy 561-689-9575

BOARDING SCHOOLS Florida Prep 321-723-3211 Gateway Academy (850) 547-9011 Lighthouse Christian Academy (850) 675-4097 New Life Christian Academy (863) 647-1944 Saddlebrook Preparatory School (813) 907-4300 The Bolles School Whitehurst Campus (PK- Grade 5) Ponte Vedra Beach Campus (PK-Gr 5) Bartram Campus (Grades 6 - 8) San Jose Campus (Grades 9 - 12) 904-256-5030 • www.Bolles.org The Vanguard School (863) 676-6091 Victory Forge Military Academy (772) 879-7181

Alexander Montessori School's LEED Gold Building Wins Award Building Council (USGBC). The award was presented at its annual GalaVerde celebration, acknowledging the best of the best in green construction throughout South Florida.

This is the third award that the building has won. At the 2017 AIA Miami’s annual awards gala, the local chapter of The American Institute of Architecture presented Alexander Montessori School two awards for the project. The building and its architect, Jenifer Briley and Associates, were awarded the Merit Award for Excellence (for construction under 50,000 sq. ft.) and as a bonus surprise, they also received the 2017 People’s Choice Award.

The School’s Ludlam Road Elementary Campus North Building is the third LEED school building certified at the Gold level in Miami-Dade County. Weaving the power of sustainability into their students’ school day and building with an eye toward their future is the primary goal of their LEED Certification. The School would like to thank Jenifer Briley, Architect, as well as Spinnaker, Alexander Montessori School's new LEED Gold Certified Alexander Montessori School's LEED Gold Building Wins Award LEED Consultants for the project, for their outstanding work in Building was awarded Most Outstanding Green School Building making this building possible. n (K-12) by the South Florida Chapter of the United States Green Montessori School's new LEED Gold Certified Building was awarded Most Outstanding Green School Building (K-12) by the South Article

a Chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The award was presented at its annual GalaVerde celebration, acknowledging the best of the best in green construction throughout South Florida.

third award that the building has won. At the 2017 AIA Miami’s annual awards gala, the local chapter of The American Institute of re presented Alexander Montessori School two awards for the project. The building and its architect, Jenifer Briley and Associates, arded the Merit Award for Excellence (for construction under 50,000 sq. ft.) and as a bonus surprise, they also received the 2017 People’s Choice Award.

Ludlam Road Elementary Campus North Building is the third LEED school building certified at the Gold level in Miami-Dade County. power of sustainability into their students’ school day and building with an eye toward their future is the primary goal of their LEED . The School would like to thank Jenifer Briley, Architect, as well as Spinnaker, LEED Consultants for the project, for their outstanding work in making this building possible.

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FISHER ISLAND DAY SCHOOL Fisher Island Day School celebrated Gala 2018 Bollywood Nights. The night consisted of a Charity Auction, Dinner, parents learning a Bollywood dance, and an After Party.

Fisher Island Day School Gala was sponsored by Graff Diamonds.

Michael Bell, Head of School, posed with models from Graff Diamonds classically attired in the jewelry.

Students in the Arts from Lower, Middle, and Upper School at the “MCDS a la Indiana” sculpture that sits outside the schools new, award winning Center for the Arts.

Premier donors, Oksana and Mark Moskvin, celebrate at Fisher Island Day School Gala 2018, Bollywood Nights.

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Fisher Island Day School hosted Gala 2018 Bollywood Nights.

Gala Co-Chairs, Darcy Towsley Knott (left) and Marina Mikhailov welcomed guests to a Dinner, Charity Auction and After Party.

The evening included a Bollywood Dance which the parents learned and performed.

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Weston Christian Academy held its 18th Annual Charity Dinner Auction on March 9th at the Renaissance Hotel to raise funds for school improvements.

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On Friday, March 2nd, Conchita Espinosa Academy celebrated Read Across America. For several weeks, in preparation for this event, they collected new and lightly used books to benefit the Children's Trust's "Read to Learn Books for Free" program. On March 2nd, CEA celebrated their love for reading through a full day of school-wide activities celebrating books and reading.

A real life Cat in the Hat and read Dr. Seuss books to our youngest readers in K3 and K4. Younger students paired up with older students in Lower School for buddy reading. Students in different grade levels collaborated in writing poems together, giving older students the opportunity to mentor and collaborate with younger students, while creating beautiful and thoughtful poetry together.

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CUTLER RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students gave a wonderful performance during our annual Christmas program. Their performance reminded us all about the true meaning of Christmas which is about the birth of our Savior, Jesus.

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Our Heritage Hoorah event was another success! Each class represented a different heritage and culture to celebrate diversity. We may all be different, but we are all one in Christ and united by the cross.

ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Come battle bots, launch rockets in Minecraft and learn about our 21st Century Technology camps and programs at Zaniac's booth at the Summer Camp Fun Expo & Job Fair on Saturday, April 14th from 10:30 am - 3 pm @ The Shops at Sunset Place.

Alexander Montessori School’s Spring Carnival raised $1,160, which will go toward backpacks, school supplies, and an English summer camp for students in Nicaragua. The annual event featured live music performed by students, delicious bites from the Dad's Grill, an alumni-run LemonAid stand, and a myriad of fun rides!

Alexander Montessori School's new LEED Gold Building was awarded Most Outstanding Green School Building (K-12) by the South Florida Chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The award was presented at its annual GalaVerde celebration, acknowledging the best of the best in green construction throughout South Florida.

The Benjamin School's legacy families (alumni who currently send their children to the School) celebrated at the Homecoming Game on October 20, 2017.

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RIVIERA SCHOOLS On March 9, Riviera Schools hosted over 200 parents and daughters at our Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The memories made on this night will be treasured for years to come.

The Divine Savior Academy PTO hosted a Friends and Family Festival. The event was open to all DSA families and their friends and family and included good food, fun games and activities, and an opportunity for fellowship.

Alberto and Emma Guzman Brian and Anna Barakat, Javier and Alina Mariscal at the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance.

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SCHECK HILLEL ACADEMY Scheck Hillel Community School’s 2018 Annual Event

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The King’s Academy recently received $1,250,000 to fund the nation’s first high school Christian pre-law program focused on principles of liberty upon which the United States of America was founded. TKA launched a full slate of classes in the 2016-17 school year.

Dr. Ezra Levy – Scheck Hillel’s Head of School

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The King’s Academy students took first place at the Miami Science Olympiad.

TKA teams medaled in 18 individual events, and the blue team received 1st place overall. Students are advancing to the State Science Olympiad Competition in Orlando.

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With a 6:1 student/faculty ratio and emphasis on engaging with students, our 79 faculty members use the latest research and best practices to prepare PBDA graduates for a life of meaning and purpose.

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