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Park Trails Celebrated 20 Years of Excellence

Park Trails celebrated 20 years of excellence serving families in Parkland by hosting a rededication event in which the founding staff members of the school, including the founding principal Ms. Fran Renguso joined the current staff members and principal Ms. Arlene Manville for ribbon cutting and unveiling of the Commemorative mural. Special guest for the even included Board Members Ms. Alhadeff- District 4, Ms. Donna Korn- Seat 8 and Ms. Debra Hixon- Seat 9, Dr. Valerie Wanza, Chief Officer of School Performance & Accountability, State Representative Ms. Christine Hunschofsky, Broward Mayor Mr. Michael Udine and the Mayor

Westchester Elementary is dedicated to providing excellence in education through innovation; to instilling a lifelong love of learning in students and teachers and to celebrating diversity within a caring environment.

Westchester offers the following clubs and special programs: • Robotics • Green Team, Hydroponics Garden • Chess • ELL: (English Language Learners) After school Camps • Debate Team: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students compete against other schools in the district • Multicultural Night: We celebrate the various cultures that are represented in our school • Family Nights: SEL, STEAM, BINGO, Holiday Dances,

Movies • Chorus

We are taking registrations for the 2022-2023 school year. During the school year, our office is open for registrations Mon. – Fri. 8:00 – 3:00. During the summer, we accept registrations Mon. – Thurs., our office is closed on Fridays. of Parkland, Mr. Rich Walker. Other guests attending the event were several representatives from the district, including Directors: Mr. Ken King, Ms. Maria Perez, and Ms. Diane Eagan, as well as several Parkland Vice Mayor Ken Cutler, and Commissioners Simeon Brier, Jordon Isrow, and Bob Mayorsohn. Park Trails is looking forward to continuing our tradition of Excellence serving the Parkland Community. For more information about this program or with questions about registering for our school, please call 754-322-7800. Park Trails is located at 10700 Trails End Parkland. Their principal is Arlene Manville.

Items needed for registration: Two proofs of residence, original birth certificate, and health/immunization record.

Incoming kindergarten students must be five years old before September 1, 2022.

Westchester Elementary is located at 12405 Royal Palm Boulevard in Coral Springs. Their principal is Melissa Geraine. They can be reached at (754) 322-8900.

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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

THE CODER SCHOOL Coding and Robotics program for kids Ages 5-18. Game development, website building, robotics, AI and everything technology with a concentration on building logic, math and problem solving. The Coder School combines a super-small teaching ratio with an individualized immersion style to get your kids learning to code in no time! We don’t believe in kids being taught by software, and we don’t like one-sizefits-all curriculum. Instead, we focus on a mentor relationship with experienced coders, Code Coaches who can guide our students through their amazing technical journey. Find out more today! Located in Coral Springs! (954) 281-5588. coralsprings.thecoderschool.com. Parents Night Out, Camps and Birthday Parties available!

ACADEMIC TESTING

DR. DAVID YUDELL & ASSOCIATES, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Our private practice office is available for confidential and professional help. All individual, couples, families and/or groups are welcome. We specialize in children, adults and families, offering educational testing as well as therapeutic services. Services include educational testing such as GIFTED PLACEMENT, ADD & ADHD, ACT & SAT accommodations, academic deficits, learning disabilities and behavioral problems. We also offer help for those dealing with stress, grief & loss, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, substance abuse, fears & phobias or depression. Please call our office to discuss your needs. We are conveniently located in Coral Springs, and Plantation. (954) 288-9393. www.DrYudell.com.

EARLY LEARNING

NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL North Broward Preparatory School is an extraordinary community of learners and has been educating, empowering and inspiring day and residential students since 1957. We think beyond traditional education to transform learning by fully integrating technology, and providing unique learning experiences outside of the classroom. Our rigorous curriculum is enhanced through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF giving our students the opportunity to explore and discover new interests. With residential students from 20 countries, our students are immersed in a multi-cultural community and become global citizens with a worldview and the confidence to influence beyond borders. Contact us today to experience our community. 7600 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek 33073. www.nbps.org/visit. nd we don’t like onesize-fits-all curriculum. Instead, we focus on a mentor relationship with experienced coders, Code Coaches who can guide our students through their amazing technical journey. Find out more today! Located in Coral Springs! (954) 281-5588. Coralsprings.theCoderschool.com. Parents Night Out, Camps and Birthday Parties available!

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL North Broward Preparatory School is an extraordinary community of learners and has been educating, empowering and inspiring day and residential students since 1957. We think beyond traditional education to transform learning by fully integrating technology and providing unique learning experiences outside of the classroom. Our rigorous curriculum is enhanced through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF giving our students the opportunity to explore and discover new interests. With residential students from 20 countries, our students are immersed in a multi-cultural community and become global citizens with a worldview and the confidence to influence beyond borders. Contact us today to experience our community. 7600 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek 33073. www.nbps.org/visit.

AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS Founded in 1965, American Heritage is a nationally-ranked private, nonsectarian, and co-educational college preparatory day school with two 40-acre campuses: the Broward Campus is located in Plantation and the Palm Beach Campus is located in Delray Beach. Its campuses serve approximately 4,650 students in PK3 through 12th grades; the student body represents over 60 different countries throughout the world. Approximately 70 percent of the faculty hold postgraduate degrees. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 138 honors classes, 28 Advanced Placement classes, and 75 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, preengineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science that are taught daily by professionals in their respective fields. Contact: Broward Campus (954) 472-0022, Palm Beach Campus (561) 495-7272. www.ahschool.com. REMOVE IF NECESSARY

READING PROGRAMS

PARKLAND LIBRARY READING BUDDIES (K–5TH GRADE) Sessions held on Mondays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Would your child benefit from a Reading Buddy? When younger students read with older students, literacy skills are developed in an enjoyable manner. The Parkland Juniorettes are high school girls dedicated to making a difference. This group has partnered with the Parkland Library to help younger students with reading. Building partnerships between our high-achieving high school students and elementary-age children is an excellent way to reinforce lifelong reading success. (Note: On the Mondays that school is closed Reading Buddies will not meet.) Registration is not required; just meet at the desk in the center of the library. Visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

PARKLAND LIBRARY STORYTIME CLASSES Please visit www.cityofparkland.org/library for story time class schedules and registration dates. Your Parkland Library card is required in order to register. Registration is limited to one class per child. • BOOKS AND BABIES: (9–23 months with adult). This is an early literacy class that creates sound and print awareness and their relationship through the use of toys, puzzles and books. • TODDLER TALES STORYTIME: (24 months–3 ½ yrs, child must be accompanied by an adult). This early literacy class establishes the relationship between letters and sounds, sign identification, and provides early phonemic awareness. This is accomplished through stories, music, rhymes, and games. • PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: (3–5-years old unaccompanied by adult). In this class, preschool age children will enhance phonemics, direction, verbal and written cues, motor skills and literacy links through stories, songs, finger plays, flannel boards and crafts. New themes are presented each week. • ROOKIE READERS: (Kindergarten–2nd Grade). This class combines stories, poems and crafts to make a fun library experience. It encourages entertaining, independent reading.

SUMMER CAMPS

P REC SPECIALTY CAMPS • KINGDOM TRAINING SUMMER CAMP: 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Drop off your child to join in on basketball skills clinics when school is out.

Registration is done by the week and cost $275 per week, $250 for 4 or more weeks. The program is located at the P-REC, 10559 Trails

End, Parkland. For more information call (954)-757-4105 • 5678 DANCE SUMMER CAMP: 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Drop off your child to spend the day learning techniques, new choreography, and having fun with friends. Classes will be provided throughout the day in different dance styles. Registration is done by the week and cost $275 per week, $250 for 4 or more weeks. The program is located at the

P-REC, 10559 Trails End, Parkland. For more information call (954)757-4105 • AR SPORTS SUMMER CAMP: 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Drop off your child to join in on a variety of different sports programs such as basketball, soccer, baseball, kickball, and much more. Registration is done by the week and cost $275 per week, $250 for 4 or more weeks. The program is located at the P-REC, 10559 Trails End,

Parkland. For more information call (954)-757-4105 • TENNIS SUMMER CAMP: 9:00AM – 12:00PM. Drop off your child to join in on a day full of tennis lessons, fun activities, and a water slide everyday. The program is located at the Quigley Tennis Center, 7901

Parkside Drive, Parkland. For more information call (954)-757-4105

CORAL SPRINGS KAMP KOOL SUMMER CAMP The city’s popular summer camp, Kamp Kool will return in its original format this summer for kids entering 1st grade through 8th. The camp will include engaging, age-appropriate activities for kids such as arts and crafts, science experiments, swimming, field trips, special guest visits, and a popular team competition known as “Color Wars.” Runs June 13th through August 5. Various locations. Visit coralsprings.org/ camps for more information. NEXT STEP BROADWAY SUMMER CAMP We’re back with another SAFE and FUN summer at Next Stop Broadway! Campers are split into age-appropriate pods that stay safely in their classrooms while instructors rotate bringing fun activities designed just for them in singing, dancing, acting, performing, and more! Each session culminates in a fully designed production, in which EVERY camper participates. For more information, visit https://www.thecentercs.com/ Coral Springs Center for the Arts (2855 Coral Springs Drive)

SIMPLY SOCCER CAMP The Simply Soccer camp has begun its 35th year of soccer camps in Coral Springs. Last year, we had record numbers with nearly 550 campers, and we are off to a great start this year with 40 campers in our recently completed Spring Break camp. The camps are for boys and girls, ages 5-15, who will be taught a variety of soccer skills from dribbling to shooting. It’s the longest-running camp in Coral Springs. There are three sessions: 9-12 for 5-6 year-olds ($80); 9-3 ($155) and 8-4 ($170). Visit www.simplysoccer.com. Mullins Park (10000 NW 29th Street)

CAMP WILD AT SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER This environmental camp for kids 6-12 years old takes place in an outdoor atmosphere and features a wide range of activities make this camp a one-of-a-kind experience! Each week will feature a different nature-filled theme and will include arts & crafts, science experiments, outdoor exploration, and animal encounters. Sawgrass Nature Center (3000 Sportsplex Drive)

CULTURAL CAMP AT CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART Budding artists will take a journey across the globe during our Summer Cultural Camps. Each day campers will have 3 different studio classes allowing them to explore various media and projects throughout the day. Now offering limited enrollment in large spaces to accommodate Health & Safety practices. Supplies + Final Art Show included each session! More information at www.coralspringsmuseum.org. Coral Springs Museum of Art (2855 Coral Springs Drive)

MUSICMAKERS! SUMMER CAMP MusicMakers! Summer Camp is a unique performing arts program for kids of all ages. Each session offers hands-on learning in singing, percussion, keyboard, string orchestra, woodwinds, choreography, and music reading. All experience levels welcome! Arts and crafts, games, Spirit Days, & water balloon wars- plus recitals and finale concerts- add even more fun & excitement! Instruments are provided. For complete information, visit www.musicmakerscamp.com. Coral Springs Charter School (3205 N University Drive)

PETITE DESIGNERS SEWING & FASHION SCHOOL IN PARKLAND, FL Petite Designers Sewing & Fashion School is welcoming all kids 7+ to its studios for unforgettable Summer Camp 2022! With lots of exciting sewing projects for girls and boys, this camp is an excellent place for kids to learn a valuable, lifelong skill while spending a great time with their sewing friends. There is no limit to our campers’ creativity, and they love to show their unique designs when draping on mannequins. For those kids who like to work with paper and pencil, sketching is always a good way to plunge into the world of fashion design. This sewing camp is perfect for beginners and kids with sewing background. Our talented, dedicated instructors work with students and campers with different levels of experience. Camp hours are 9:00AM-4:00PM. Space is limited, sign up today! Visit PetiteDesigners.com or call us at (954) 465-0402 to get more information. • Summer Camp: May 31 - August 12

CHESS ART SUMMER CAMP Three great enrichment programs get together to give your child a fun and unique summer camp. ART, CHESS and SPORTS are experiences your child must try! Both Chess and Art build your child’s self-confidence, imagination, concentration, and a love of learning and openness to new ideas. We raise confident and creative children. Chess tournaments. Board games. Smart Games, Sports, team competitions indoors and outdoors. Mural paintings. Cartooning. Ceramics. Water day. Ages 5 and up. www.chessartkids.com, info@chessartkids.com, (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562.