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Learning Through All Aspects of Life at Keystone Montessori OPEN HOUSE: Thursday August 31st 3–6 pm 7415 W. North Ave. River Forest Call 708-366-1080 for more information

Parent/infant program • Toddler Class, ages 2-3 • Primary Class, ages 3-6 Elementary and Middle School • After school program for ages 5 and up You are welcome to observe a classroom. Call for an appointment.

A place where children love to learn KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 7415 W. North Avenue, River Forest, IL

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hildren come from far and wide to Keystone Montessori, a school that has gained the reputation as one of the country’s premier Montessori schools.

“The beauty of Montessori education is that it takes into consideration the whole child,” says Vicki Shea, Keystone’s administrative coordinator. “The physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of children are nurtured as well as their academic development and each child is respected as an individual with unique abilities.”

If you’re wondering what Montessori education is all about, it’s based on the teachings of Maria Montessori, Italy’s first woman doctor who went on to become a renowned educator. From her observations of the natural development of children, she believed that a child’s independence, self-esteem and love of learning could flourish, given the right environment and with guidance from a properly trained teacher. Today, 100 years later, there are Montessori schools all over the world.

Keystone has a class for two-year olds, primary classes for 3-6 year olds, junior elementary classes for 6-9 year olds, senior elementary classes for 9-12 year olds and a middle school. There are parent/ infant classes also. One of the hallmarks of Montessori education is grouping together

children of different ages. “In this way children learn from each other,” says Shea.

“It also helps the older children learn a sense of responsibility toward the younger ones.” Children learn by working with specially designed ‘materials’ in an ageappropriate environment which stimulates the senses and encourages exploration.

The children are busy, each one involved in doing something either individually or in small groups. In one of the primary classrooms a three-year old is mopping the floor, and a five-year old is counting with a bead chain. In the junior elementary classroom a student is researching snakes and in another part of the room, a group of students is analyzing the grammatical parts of a sentence with the teacher.

“Many of Montessori’s observations about how children learn have been borne out by recent research showing that children have windows in their development when they can best absorb things like language, music and math,” explains Shea. The school is proud of its consistently high academic achievement but places great emphasis on helping children become wellrounded, responsible members of society.

Keystone Montessori is holding an Open House on Thursday, August 31, 3–6 pm.

The school is located at 7415 W. North Ave., River Forest. 708/366-1080.

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ounded in 1912, Ascension School has been providing excellent, Catholic education for families in our community for over a century. With thousands of alumni, many of whom have chosen Ascension for their children’s education, we continue to be a vibrant school, proud of our history, and ready to serve each new child who joins us.

Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children from three years old through the eighth grade. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students for the next level of education. We continue to provide a strong fine arts curriculum taught by highly qualified full-time teachers. Ascension students consistently score above national norms on standardized tests at all grade levels. In 2007, Ascension received the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award.

In addition to an excellent elementary school education, Ascension provides:

Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children ages three through eighth grade. To learn about our excellent preschool and elementary school, or for registration materials, please visit our website at: www.ascensionoakpark.com/school 601 Van Buren St. Oak Park, Illinois T: 708.386.7282

Visit Us! Contact 708.434.1558 to schedule a tour or shadow day

• An excellent Preschool for 3 and 4 yearolds, with certified teachers and a studentteacher ratio less than 10 to 1 • An outstanding, affordable Extended Day Program open from 7AM to 6PM on school days.

• Two full-day Kindergarten classrooms • A variety of Extracurricular Programs including band, orchestra, and drama club

The opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes the principles of Love, Kindness and Respect.

• Competitive athletic leagues for grades 5-8 in soccer, cross country, basketball and volleyball • Tablets available in classrooms to supplement traditional educational materials • Anti-bullying initiative and a “buddy” mentoring program to connect upper and lower grade students • A service-oriented student council We know that parents have many wonderful options when choosing the right school for their children. When you choose Ascension School, be confident that you are providing your children with more than an academic experience, you are giving them the gift of a caring community and the opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes the principles of Love, Kindness and Respect.

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he Sunflower Chamber Orchestra (SCO) aims to educate and inspire a new generation of youth in the art of classical music. It offers students, from 3rd - 12th grade, the opportunity to play with fellow musicians within the tradition of classical music culture, and to perform in free seasonal concerts for the community.

After the standing ovations and tremendous success in its past seasons, the SCO board decided to open the orchestra up to all children, extending this enriching opportunity to everyone.

section player. “We believe in the unlimited energy and ability of the next generation,” says Al Zahabi, “and we dedicate ourselves to bringing out the best of each student.”

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You can find out more about the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra by coming to an open rehearsal on Friday, August 25 at 6:30 pm at the River Forest Community Center, 8020 Madison St. River Forest, 2nd floor.

The SCO will give an equal opportunity to every young musician in the orchestra to express his or her self as a soloist, leader, or

The Sunflower Chamber Orchestra is directed

by Maestro Mohannad Al Zahabi and his assistant Eloise Meloni.

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t’s back-to-school season; time to prep all students for promising futures. In that spirit, Code Play Learn will offer new technology classes for all ages, from Pre-K to High School, this Fall at their Oak Park location.

Code Play Learn’s mission is to provide students with the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Coding skills they need to prepare for educational success in the 21st century.

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In addition to their most popular class, Graphical Minecraft Modding for 2nd-5th graders, Code Play Learn will be offering three new classes this Fall. For high school aged students, there is Machine Learning with

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SUNFLOWER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Financial Assistance is Available* web: www.sfcorchestra.com/join eMail: sfcorchestra@gmail.com Phone: 773-203-2816

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Python Coding, a class designed to teach students the fundamentals of Python and introduce them to basic Artificial Intelligence coding. Their JAVA Coding class for 5th-8th graders teaches students how to code with JAVA while making Minecraft Mods. And Coding with Sphero Sprk+ teaches 2nd-5th graders coding fundamentals through play.

Also new this year for the Pre-K set, Code Play Learn will have Code Play Learn All classes mix Parent-Tot Tinker builds a foundation interpersonal play Workshops drop-ins of understanding on Mondays. These through handstime with technology classes are designed on learning so students learn to to develop preexperiences. This think creatively, work schoolers problem engages students collaboratively and solving skills through by getting them to reason systematically. fun, visually based experiment with interactive play and different solutions, imitation. Together, and understand parents and kids can have fun making the logic behind the outcomes. All classes imaginative creations, and develop kids’ mix interpersonal play time with technology cognitive, social and emotional growth. so students learn to think creatively, work collaboratively and reason systematically.

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“We work together as a family,” says SCO Musical Director Mohannad Al Zahabi, “to help each student develop and grow their instrumental skills and their innate sense of musicality.” The orchestra’s goal is to guide its players into understanding the meaning of music, and helping them appreciate it in all its beauty.

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FOR 3RD - 12TH GRADE

The SCO is based in the western suburbs and works with students from 3rd - 12th grade who enjoy being part of a disciplined team and share a love for music.

Currently, the orchestra has open positions for the following instruments with no audition required: Violin, Viola, Cello, We believe in the Bass, Oboe, Clarinet, Flute, unlimited energy Bassoon and Horn.

If your child has a passion for music and would like to become a member of the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra, simply go to sfcorchestra.com/join and click on membership. Financial assistance is available but limited.

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Machine Learning with Python Coding

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College is not high school – Make sure your teen is ready!

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 READY FOR TAKE-OFF CONFERENCE

www.collegereadiness4success.com

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 8:30am – Noon

Registration begins 8:00 AM

$39 - individual; $59 - couple; $25 - student $10 extra for 3 PD hour credits or 3 CEU’s A copy of the book Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen with ADHD or LD for College will be included with the cost of registration.

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY - PRIORY CAMPUS

7200 W. Division, Aula Auditorium, River Forest, IL 60305 Learn how to: • Avoid a rocky solo flight • Create a college readiness plan • Find and use tools for LD/ADHD teens • Select the right college and career track • Get cost reduction help Break-Out Sessions for Parents, Educators & Mental Health Professionals

The conference is co-sponsored by Dominican University’s Schools of Education and Social Work, which will provide 3 PD Hour Credits for Educators and 3 CEU’s for Mental Health Professionals.

For more information, email Martha@collegereadiness4success.com.

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or many parents, college is a daunting prospect. How to select the right school or many parents, college is a and pay for it are just the beginning of a daunting prospect. How to select long list of worries. More than anything else the right school and pay for it are parents want their children to succeed at just the beginning of a long list of worries. school, to flourish and grow. This anxiety can More than anything else parents want be especially acute for the parents of ADHD/ their children to succeed at school, to LD students. Addressing these needs is the flourish and grow.

This anxiety can be subject for the Fall 2017 Ready for Take-Off especially acute for the parents of ADHD/ Conference coming up on Saturday morning, LD students.

Addressing these needs September 16, 2017 at Dominican University is the subject for the Fall 2017 Ready in River Forest. for Take-Off Conference coming up on The half-day conference has been organized Saturday morning, September 16, 2017 at

by College Readiness which is a Dominican University 4inSuccess, River Forest. collaboration between Chris Everett, College The half-day conference has been Financial Planner and President of Everett organized

by College Readiness 4 Success, Wealth Solutions, Inc., and Karin M. Grimes, which is a collaboration between Chris LCSW from Life Transitions Coaching. The Everett, College Financial Planner and Ready for Take-Off Conference is designed President of Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc., for parents, educators and and Karin M. Grimes, LCSW from Life mental health professionals.

Transitions Coaching.

The Ready for TakeThe goal is to give parents Off Conference is designed for parents, and professionals the tools educators and mental health professionals. they need to empower all The goal is to give parents and professionals children to succeed in the the tools they need to empower all children transition from high school to to succeed in the transition from high college. Special attention will school to college.

Special attention will be given at the conference be given at the conference to the needs of to the needs of students with students with ADHD/LD. Joining presenters ADHD/LD. Joining presenters Everett and Grimes will be guest speaker Everett and Grimes will Theresa E. Maitland, PhD, CPCC, who be guest speaker Theresa presented at College Readiness 4 Success’ E. Maitland, PhD, CPCC, first conference in April of 2015. Dr. who presented at College Maitland is the author of Ready for TakeReadiness 4 Success’ first Off: Preparing Your Teen with ADHD or LD conference in April of 2015. for College.

Dr. Maitland is the author of As Grimes points out, many parents drop Ready for Take-Off: Preparing their at school Your children Teen withoff ADHD or LDhoping that they will simply mature and adjust on their own. for College.

Other parents, especially those of ADHD/ As Grimes points out, many parents drop LD students feel that they must continually their children off at school hoping that they intervene in every detail of their child’s will simply mature and adjust on their own. life.

This conference will give information Other parents, especially those of ADHD/ to parents on how to guide and coach their LD students feel that they must continually children to be independent before they intervene in every detail of their child’s leave home.

Grimes emphasizes that the life. This conference will give information anxiety of sending a child off to school can to parents on how to guide and coach their be greatly reduced by implementing an children to be independent before they leave individualized college readiness program home. Grimes emphasizes that the anxiety that will empower the child and thereby of sending a child off to school can be greatly enable the parents to “let go.” Parents reduced by implementing an individualized and professionals will also hear from Dr. college readiness program that will empower Maitland that many of the accommodations the child and thereby enable the parents to that students with IEP’s had in high school “let go.” Parents and professionals will also are not available in college and should hear from Dr. Maitland that many of the therefore be faded out before they graduate. accommodations that students with IEP’s At the same time, students need to learn had in high school are not available in college how to advocate for themselves and have and should therefore be faded out before they the confidence to ask for help. graduate. At the same time, students need to Following main presentation, theand have learn how tothe advocate for themselves financial piece of the confidence to the ask conference for help. will be presented

by Chris Everett in a parent Following the main presentation, the break-out session.

Four out of every ten financial piece of the conference will be freshman, Everett points out, do not presented by Chris Everett in a parent break-

out session. Four out of every ten freshman, Everett points out, do not graduate in four graduate in four years. Many take up to years. Many take up to six years. That is an sixenormous years. That is an enormous amount amount of added financial burden ofboth added financial burden both in tuition in tuition bills and in lost earnings. For bills and in lost earnings.

For Everett, Everett, these extra costs can be avoided these extra costs can be avoided through through careful planning and meaningful careful planning and meaningful career career assessment. “There are robust tools,” assessment.

“There are robust tools,” Everett says, “that go beyond what high Everett says, “that go beyond what high schools provide and can give best-fit career schools provide and can give best-fit career selection, by helping students understand selection, by helping students understand their own ‘hard-wiring’”. Everett’s session will their own ‘hard-wiring’”.

Everett’s session focus not only on how to pay “the right price” will focus not only on how to pay “the right for college, but also on getting the most out price” for college, but also on getting the of the college experience by going into it with most out of the college experience by going clear educational and career goals in mind. into it with clear educational and career Dr.in Maitland’s goals mind. break-out session will be targeted at educators and mental health professionals. She will share information

Coach your child to be independent Coach your child they to be before independent before they leave leave home! home!

Dr. Maitland’s break-out session will be targeted at educators and mental health professionals. She will share information about new approaches to promote executive functioning and self-determination skills about new approaches to promote executive infunctioning teens with and ADHD/LD. In addition Dr. self-determination skills in Maitland will review key college readiness teens with ADHD/LD. In addition Dr. Maitland skills and strategies for assessing them will review key college readiness skills and instrategies students.for Professionals will also learn assessing them in students. how they can work with parents to create Professionals will also learn how they can work personalized college readiness programs for with parents to create personalized college college bound teens with ADHD/LD. readiness programs for college bound teens

The 2017 Ready for Take-off withFall ADHD/LD. Conference will take place on Dominican The Fall 2017 Ready for Take-off Conference University’s Priory Campus in Aula will take place on Dominican University’s Auditorium at 7200 W. Division Street Priory Campus in Aula Auditorium at 7200 inW. River Forest.

The conference is coDivision Street in River Forest. The sponsored by Dominican University’s conference is co-sponsored by Dominican Schools of Education and Social Work, University’s Schools of Education and Social which will provide three PD Hour Credits Work, which will provide three PD Hour forCredits Educators and three CEU’s for for Educators and three CEU’s for Mental Health Professionals.

The cost Mental Health Professionals. The cost of ofregistration registrationisis$39.99 $39.99forforindividuals, individuals, $59.99 $59.99 for couples and $24.99 for for couples and $24.99 for students. PD students.

PD Hour Credits or CEU’s are Hour Credits or CEU’s are $10.00 extra. A $10.00 extra.

A copy of the book Ready for copy of the book Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen with ADHD or Your Teen with ADHD or LD for College will LD for College will be included with the cost be included with the cost of registration. ofFor registration.

For more information and to more information and to register, go to register, go to CollegeReadiness4Success.

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or almost 30 years, Oak Park residents have been driving, biking, and walking by Intercultural Montessori on S. Ridgeland Avenue with smiles on their faces as they watch the children at play. But they might not be aware that Intercultural is the originator of our unique dual-language/Montessori approach to education, providing Spanish/English and Chinese Mandarin/English programs for children aged 3 to 6. It’s an approach that has been imitated but not reproduced, and it has gotten us a lot of positive attention with Montessori schools, teachers, and associations. That’s because it works, and I’m so happy to be a part of creating bilingual, bi-literate citizens of the world right here in Oak Park.

As my third year at Intercultural begins, I would like to state how proud I am of the work that the teachers perform on a daily basis. That is where the magic happens, and I’ve found that it is true that the teachers are the soul of the school. As an Intercultural parent, I appreciated how hard the teachers work, but now as an administrator I understand and recognize the many subtle skills the job requires.

For example: knowing how to observe constructively, and when, how, and how

much to intervene, is the key secret to a successful Montessori teacher. It’s a talent our teachers have acquired through their Montessori training and years of teaching at Intercultural. I would like to thank our teachers for their hard work, and congratulate them on the continued growth of our dual-language program.

As we grow, we continue to improve our school infrastructure at the Oak Park campus, including the installation of a new state-of-the-art security system. This week, the students harvested their first vegetables from our new organic garden!

And more upgrades are coming as this new school year begins.

It is extremely fulfilling to see Intercultural’s continued growth. To me it means that Oak Park recognizes the value of the unique dual-language education we are providing. From all of us on the Intercultural team, it is our pleasure to serve you, and the children of this vibrant community.

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More than any other subject, math has a stigma of being boring and anxiety provoking.

At Mathnasium, all the stress is taken out of the process as compassionate instructors work one on one with learners. As owner, Jana Frank explains, “We Make Math Make Sense. Kids don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated and intimidated by it. Our job is to help our students develop number sense so they aren’t just able to do it, but actually understand what they are doing and why. Since we individually assess each student and create a customized learning curriculum for them, we are able to set students up on a path to success.”

The staff at Mathnasium works to ensure students are not just learning, but enjoying what they are learning. “Even more important than the math is the attitude and confidence,” says Frank. “We want to make sure every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best.

We will always adjust our teaching methods to

LEArn MorE! nEW! After School Language Classes Oak Park Campus 708-848-6626 Chicago Campus 312-265-1514 info@interculturalmontessori.org InterculturalMontessori.org

Thank you! ¡Gracias! 謝謝你！ Roderick Shaw, Oak Park Campus Manager Intercultural Montessori Language School 708-848-6626 rshaw@interculturalmontessori.org

Start the School Year Strong with Mathnasium!

t Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students of all ages from kindergarten through high school are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics.

Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education.

• Pioneers in Language Immersion Montessori Education • Ages 3-12 • Spanish/English, Japanese/English and Chinese Mandarin/English

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find the one that works for each child.” This personalized instruction incorporates best practices through a combination of learning styles including written, mental, verbal, visual, and tactile.

Mathnasium OPRF is currently located at 212 S. Marion St. in Oak Park. Later this fall they will be moving to a larger space at 1101 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park. Learn more at mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest, or call 708.613.4007 to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION and take advantage of their Back-toSchool Special.

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We Make Math Make Sense

Whether students are struggling to keep up or excelling in their classes, the proven Mathnasium Method™ can address and advance their knowledge and abilities.

Mathnasium OPRF also offers private instruction, test prep, and homework help.

Parents and students alike sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” From a parent’s perspective, “It is a great pleasure for my children to be part of Mathnasium OPRF. The attention paid to their needs is amazing. It has changed the way that they feel about school and greatly increased their confidence levels”

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Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest 212 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302 oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com

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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Extended Hours until 7 pm

HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD A GREATER SENSE OF RELATIONSHIP, BELONGING, AND ACHEIVEMENT. Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools • Flexible payment plans and scholarships available

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St. John’s Lutheran Church 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park OPENINGS AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY. Contact Lisa Gacki at 708-366-2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org

EXTEND YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE AND ADD ON SWIM LESSONS AND/OR SPORTS West Cook YMCA | 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60532 | 708.383.5200 | www.westcookymca.org/ykids

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he West Cook YMCA Y-KIDS is a before and after-school program centered around our youth to extend learning beyond the school day. We are committed to nurturing the potential of every child from cradle to career through physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development.

We offer extended hours until 7 pm to fit the needs of our families.

I have two children that are benefiting from the scholarship.

I have seen extreme positive differences in my children as they are excited every day to be a part of the YMCA. Not only are they happy to be around the community at the YMCA, but they feel as though they are part of a bigger family when there. This gives me peace of mind and comfort as a single parent raising five children.

I can trust that the YMCA is giving my children the type of love, care, and security that they would need to feel safe and

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ounded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment Elementary, 8:30 Junior andwith Senior oundedacademic in 1961, Alcuin Montessori balancing and emotional intelligence. •We partner parents and provide a.m. to 3:15 p.m.with a passion for Schoolthe offers students toolsatocross-curricular become highly-skilled independent thinkers learning environment balancingto help each child become confident, curious, selfknowledge.

Our programs are designed • Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. disciplined and emotional motivated. intelligence. academic and WeAlcuin, partner with parents andon provide • Before/After School Care under the At classrooms operate the principle of freedom within limits.

Children, students of thea tools to work become highly-skilled guidance teacher, at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student • Art independent thinkers a passion may work alone or with with others; differentfor levels of ability are expected and welcomed within knowledge.

Our programs are designed to each classroom.

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0-14 include: Families currently attending Alcuin At Alcuin, classrooms operate * Parent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 toon10:30 a.m. come from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, the* principle of freedom within limits.

Three to Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Children, under the guidance of a teacher, * Primary, 11:30 a.m.

Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, work at their8:30 owntopace with materials of * Full-Day Kindergarten, 8:30may a.m.work to 3:00 p.m.Riverside, River Grove and more. their choosing.

Each student alone or with different levels * Junior andothers; Senior Elementary, 8:30of a.m. to 3:15 Wep.m. welcome all prospective parents ability are expected and welcomed within * Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. to join us for our monthly informational each classroom. Education occurs in Coffees. We will start with some good * Before/After School Care multi-aged classrooms where children of coffee, a short video on Montessori * Art stages of development learn from various education and then take an in-depth look and with each other. * Musical Theater into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer * Spanish Our programs for ages 0-14 include: our admissions session, Families currently attending come from Oak Park, asand explain well as Berwyn, Broadview, • Parent/Infant - Fridays,Alcuin 8:45 to 10:30 process.

ToursRiverside, are held throughout the Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, River Grove and a.m. school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 more. a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Three toall Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 We •welcome prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees. We will Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in towith 11:30some a.m.good coffee, a short video on Montessori start education and then take an in-depth a tours please e-mail our Director of look into all of our classrooms.

At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, • Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Advancement at school avalera@alcuin.org or and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the year on Thursdays call 708.366.1882.

(9:00-11:00 at the main8:30 Alcuin campus.

Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a • Full-Daya.m.)

Kindergarten, a.m. to tours please 3:00 p.m.e-mail our Director of Advancement at avalera@alcuin.org or call 708.366.1882.

protected. I have also noticed they are developing more of a worldview and a sensitivity to the suffering of others. My daughter often talks about wanting to help other people such as homeless or people who do not have enough food. While I understand and believe she has a good heart, I believe the YMCA is definitely playing a part in nurturing this side of her character. Often times, at home, I hear both my son and daughter speak of things that they have learned at the YMCA or conversations they have had with counselors and try to apply the lessons they’ve learned at home. For example, they recently got into an argument and I heard them agree that they would do what the Y had taught them and put aside their differences and come to an agreement. I am truly thankful for being a part of the West Cook YMCA as it has made a very big difference in the lives of my children.

-Mom of 2 children in Y-Kids

Extended Hours Until 7 pm Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM NEW LOCATION: St. John’s Lutheran Church | Forest Park K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools •F lexible payment plans and scholarships available

EXTEND YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE AND ADD ON SWIM LESSONS AND/OR SPORTS. OPENINGS AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY. Contact Lisa Gacki at 708 366 2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org

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JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest

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