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The production, in its entirety, will be presented at Dominican University Performing Arts Center in River Forest for the public on December, 2nd -3rd 2023.

This year Guest Artists Marcus Romeo and Bella Ureta will dance the Grand Pas de Deux, courtesy of the Cincinnati Ballet, Artistic Director Victoria Morgan. Also performing will be professional dancers from various Chicago Dance Companies as well as students from Legere Dance Centre and neighboring dance studios.

Ballet Légere is a non-profit organization which strives to provide an artistic cultural experience to the surrounding community. Our goal is to further the education of young dance students by offering

opportunities to perform alongside professional dancers in a complete ballet, as well as expose and educate all ages and cultures to the art of a ballet through our field trip program.

Performance Dates and Times Saturday, December 2nd 2pm and 7pm Sunday December 3rd 12pm and 4pm Dominican University Performing Arts Center 7900 West Division River Forest, IL 60305 To Purchase Tickets, Visit: www.balletlegere.org/tickets For more Information contact us: • 773.237.1874 • balletlegere@yahoo.com To make a donation, please visit: balletlegere.org/support-us.

Every child has a gift to be shared • Pre-K through 12th Grade. Private/Independent school since 1994. Listed by MENSA as a recommended program for gifted students.

• Private Music Lessons

If weather permits, many of our academic classes are done outdoors.

- Student to teacher ratio: some classes are one on one, two to one, with a maximum of six students to one instructor.

- Daily schedule is customized and flexible.

- Professional and passionate instructors.

- Guest tutors with real life experience.

- No test to enter, no traditional testing.

- Students paired by interest, in mixed age setting.

- Weekly reports sent to parents.

Current subjects, but not limited to, are:

• Foreign Language Lessons • Academic Tutoring

The Language & Music School at International Mansion

LMS/ International Mansion: every child has a gift to be shared

ur school can be best described as a ‘Homeschool in School’ style program.

We have a full dynamic Spanish Immersion curriculum and are listed by MENSA as a recommended program for gifted students.

We are a small school with only 30 students total between Preschool and 8th grade.

What sets us apart?

- Fluency in Spanish Achieved within one year during Preschool years, or within two years during Elementary School years. The Spanish language is spoken throughout as the target immersion language. Academic classes are all taught in English and/or Spanish and English.

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• Penmanship • Reading/writing • Math • Science • Geography/history • Logic/coding • Theater (improv, superhero stage combat, musical theatre) • Martial arts

• Art (including painting, clay art, comic book art and more) • Music (Rock band, intro to most instrument, harmony, chorus) • Social emotional discussions/Life skills • Spanish immersion spoken through out the day and taught in lesson format • Russian immersion taught in lesson format

• Chinese immersion taught in lesson format • Intro to Foreign languages (Hebrew, Italian, chinese, japanese, korean, etc.)

• Physical education: Archery/Ice Skating/ Soccer, and more • Chess and board games • Architectural design

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The Early Childhood Programs include: • Munchkins & Playschool for Caregivers and Tots • Preschool (Half-Day & Full-Day) • Pre-Kindergarten (Half-Day & Full-Day) • Before & After School Programs • Summer Camps Coming Soon: Full-Day Infant and Toddler Care!

River Forest Community Center 8020 Madison Street in River Forest. www.rfcc.info - 708-771-6159

River Forest Public Schools Earn Top Designations from the State

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n October 30 2023, the Illinois State Board of Education published the Illinois State Report Card, an annual evaluation of all public schools that provides each school with an individual Summative Designation.

River Forest District 90 public schools earned two Exemplary Designations and a Commendable Designation, the top two of the five leveled Summative Designations.

Lincoln and Willard Elementary Schools earned Exemplary Designations, reflecting overall performance in the top 10% of all K-8 public schools throughout the state. The Summative Designation index score for Willard indicates performance in the top 3-4% of all schools, and marks the second year in a row that Willard has earned

the Exemplary Designation. The Summative Designation index score for Lincoln indicates performance in the top 1% of all schools.

Roosevelt Middle School earned a Commendable Designation, demonstrating improved achievement on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness over last year in both English Language Arts and Math, as well as exceptional performance on the Illinois Science Assessment. Learn more at www. illinoisreportcard.com.

“We celebrate these Summative Designations because of what they represent - extraordinary teaching and learning across our schools,” said Ed Condon, Ph.D., Superintendent.

“Congratulations to the entire community.”

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Ascension Schol supports Whole Child Learning

scension School has been a home to many members of the Oak Park community for over 110 years.

The school provides an education rooted in love, kindness, respect, and inclusion to students from Pre-Kindergarten three-year-olds to eighth grade. The strength and support of our Ascension community is notably present in the students’ academic, social, and spiritual education. Our goal is to create a positive atmosphere where students can grow in a safe, challenging and faith-filled learning environment.

With an average student to teacher ratio of 13:1, our faculty recognizes the individuality of each child’s development and has the opportunity to work with our students one on one to help them achieve their academic goals. Our students experience a well-rounded, Catholic education that enriches their minds, bodies, and souls.

This year Ascension is one of only 12 Chicago schools in its third year as a Museum of Science and Industry Partner school. Beginning in Pre-Kindergarten,

every classroom has access to iPads, chromebooks, interactive smart boards, and students are exposed to comprehensive STEAM opportunities throughout the year.

We offer both full and half-day prekindergarten programs. Our littlest learners’ day focuses on independent learning, socialization, reading readiness and literacy skills, and fine motor and gross motor development. Students are given specials each week including Art, Music, Spanish, and Physical Education.

Ascension provides outstanding fine and performing arts programs, extracurricular athletic programs and a number of clubs that promote teamwork, community and inclusion.

Ascension School also offers an Extended Day Program before and after school hours for families who need it.

The cost is dependent on the number of children in your family who use it and how much time is used. Learn what Ascension School can offer your child with a private tour at school.ascensionoakpark.com.

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