NW Kids Magazine January 2025

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2025-2026

School

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Editor’s Note

Happy New Year! Whether it’s the product of

cultural conditioning or just good, old fashioned

optimism, the new year always ushers in the

anticipation of fresh possibilities and opportunities

that are just waiting to be revealed. Tacking up a

fresh calendar is like cracking the spine of a book

about which you haven’t heard even one spoiler.

The holidays are a time of reflection. For some families, this can bring

about the realization that the school choices we’ve made may no longer

be the right fit. This is one of the reasons that many schools hold open

houses during the month of January. Take a look at this month’s guide

and see if there are any events that may be worth adding to your 2025

calendar. While you’re at it, don’t forget to add this year’s Summer Camp

Expo (4/5 at OMSI)! I hope that your family’s 2025 has started off on a

positive note and that there is only more joy to come as the year begins

to unfold.

Cheers,

Mary

Cover photography by

SHUNYUFAN


Contents

JANUARY 2025

8

2025-2026 School Open House Guide

30

PJA Perspectives


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Listings

A Renaissance School...................................... 7

Bridges Middle School................................... 20

Cathedral School............................................ 20

Cedarwood Waldorf School............................. 7

City View Charter School/Cub Crew ............. 12

French International School of Portland....... 21

German International School........................ 16

Happy Hollow Children’s Center.................... 21

Heart in Hand Preschool................................ 21

Hillsboro Parent Preschool............................. 20

Holy Redeemer Catholic School.................... 12

Holy Trinity Catholic School........................... 20

International Leadership Academy............... 13

International School of Portland................... 12

Jolliffe’s........................................................... 17

Lakeshore Montessori School........................ 21

Little Fruit Farm.............................................. 21

MLA................................................................ 28

MSB................................................................ 13

New Day School............................................. 16

NWCT............................................................... 2

NW Kids Summer Camp Expo....................... 32

OES................................................................. 17

OMEGA Gymnastics/Discovery Preschool..... 12

Play Fit Fun....................................................... 3

Portland Metro Arts....................................... 13

Portland Village School.................................. 16

Scuola Italiana............................................... 21

St. Ignatius Parish School.............................. 12

St. Rose School............................................... 21

The Madeleine School................................... 28

Tucker Maxon................................................... 3



2025-2026

School

Open House

Guide

For infant care

through high school,

our first school

guide of 2025

has something for

everyone.



SCHOOLS

SCHOOLS DESCRIPTION AGES/GRADES

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

MLA K-8 Public Charter

School

East Multnomah County

503-405-7868

MLA will provide a safe, caring, learning

community that allows children to reach

their educational and personal potential

while nurturing their self confidence.

K-8th grade

Tumbleweed Childcare

Community

Multiple Locations

971-506-3625

At Tumbleweed, they: Prioritize presence,

respect, and heart-felt care; Optimize

individualized development; Promote a

dynamic understanding of children; Engage

in mindful and antibias practices

Infant - Preschool

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND

New Day School

1825 SE Clinton St, Portland

503-231-7425

New Day School’s Neo-Humanist

curriculum fosters body, mind, and

spirit development, inspiring a thirst

for knowledge and values of kindness,

service, and benevolence in a nurturing

environment.

2.5-5 years old

Portland Waldorf School

2300 SE Harrison Street,

Milwaukie

503-654-2200

Play-based early childhood classes, with

multi-disciplinary and arts-integrated

curriculum in grades 1-12. 7-acre, cellphonefree

campus.

0-18 years old

St. Ignatius School

3330 SE 43rd Ave, Portland

503-774-5533

St. Ignatius School provides a Catholic

education guiding God’s children in building

a just and compassionate world through

academic excellence and service learning

experiences.

Preschool-

8th grade

Tucker Maxon School

2860 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland

503-235-6551 x101

Tucker Maxon has been teaching strong

communication skills since 1947. Their goal

is to help every child reach their full potential

in school and in life.

PreK-5th grade

Wildflowers Preschool

4520 SE Center St, Portland

503-774-1207

They believe that children learn best when

they are allowed to follow their natural

curiosities about the world.

3-5 years old


2025-2026 SCHOOL GUIDE

TUITION SPECIALIZATION OPEN HOUSE INFO WEBSITE

Tuition-Free,

Public Charter

School

Public Charter School

Middle School:

April 16

Elementary School:

April 17

mla.k12.or.us

$1,375-$2,500

monthly

Play-based,

Reggio Emilia,

Whole child

Mondays at 6pm on

zoom! Email for link:

cully@tumbleweed

childcarecommunity.com

tumbleweedchildcare

community.com

$994-$1,927

monthly

Play-based,

Whole child,

Neo-Humanist

Curriculum

January 25 & April 12,

10am-11:15am

newdayschool.org

$10,210-

$22,820

annually

Experiential,

Play-based,

Whole child,

Waldorf

Preschool, K, Grade 1:

January 11,

10-11:30am

portlandwaldorf.org

$7,500-$9,850

annually

Experiential,

Play-based,

Reggio Emilia,

Whole child

January 26

11am-1pm

sispdx.org

$11,300–

$17,490

annually

Experiential,

Play-based,

Whole child

Contact to schedule

tuckermaxon.org

$1,400-$1,600

monthly

Play-based,

Reggio Emilia

January 9

3:30-4:30pm

wildflowerspreschool.com




SCHOOLS


SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND

A Renaissance School of

Arts and Sciences

234 S Bancroft St, Portland

971-221-2311

A small K-8 learning community cultivating

imagination, intellect, and insight. Learners

are challenged, contribute to the community,

and discover areas of personal interest.

Enrolling ages 4+ to 14.

K-8th grade

Bridges Middle School

2510 SW 1st Ave, Portland

503-688-2922

Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon

specifically designed for students with

learning differences to reach their maximum

potential.

5th-8th grade

Cedarwood Waldorf School

3030 SW 2nd Ave, Portland

503-245-1477

Cedarwood Waldorf School is a vibrant

community that nurtures children’s creativity,

resilience, and growth by blending arts,

academics, and movement.

PreK-8th grade

International School of

Portland

2305 S Water Ave, Portland

503-226-2496 x110

Embrace the World! Since 1990, they’ve

offered full language and cultural

immersion in a warm, loving environment

that encourages curiosity and kindness.

International Baccalaureate.

3 years old -

5th grade

Oregon Episcopal School

6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland

503-768-3115

Since 1869, OES has educated students

to realize their power for good as engaged

citizens of the world.

PreK -12th grade

Portland Jewish Academy

6651 SW Capitol Highway,

Portland

503-244-0126

Portland Jewish Academy is an inclusive

school that offers a well-rounded education

infused with Jewish values that emphasizes

collaboration, critical thinking, and character

development.

Infant-8th grade




$16,750

annually

(+applicable

fees)

Experiential,

Whole child,

Inquiry-based

January 28 & March 4:

6-7:30pm

renpdx.org

$28,000-

$30,000

annually

Special Education

Individual Admission

Tours - Submit Online

Inquiry

bridgesms.org

$12,850

- $23,350

annually

Experiential,

Play-based,

Whole child, Waldorf

Journey Through the

Grades: January 23,

7pm-8:30pm

cedarwoodschool.org

$14,840-

$24,410

annually

Language immersion,

Play-based,

International

Baccalaureate

January 24

9am-12pm

intlschool.org

$30,200–

$43,800

annually

(day, PreK–12),

$75,500

annually

(boarding,

grades 9-12)

Experiential,

Reggio Emilia,

Inquiry and projectbased

January 16, 7pm

oes.edu

K-5: $23,200

annually

Middle School:

$24,200

annually

Experiential,

Play-based,

Whole child,

Values-based

Learning

Contact to schedule

pjaproud.org




SCHOOLS


SOUTH/SOUTHWEST PORTLAND (continued)

Portland Village School

4650 S Macadam Avenue,

Portland

503-445-0056

A public, K-8, Waldorf charter school located

in S Waterfront, nurturing and educating the

whole child. Tuition-free to serve students

from all backgrounds and cultures.

K-8th grade

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND

Heart in Hand Preschool

5405 NE 30th Ave, Portand

503-756-0470

Heart in Hand Preschool finds its home in

the vibrant urban Alberta Arts district. Step

through a wooden gate into a whimsical

garden, leading to a cozy haven where

children’s creativity and curiosity thrive

2.5-6 years old

Holy Redeemer

Catholic School

127 N Rosa Parks Way,

Portland

503-283-5197

Inspired by their faith, Holy Redeemer

Catholic School is a diverse community

committed to academic excellence, prayer,

and service.

Preschool-

8th grade

St. Rose School

5309 NE Alameda St, Portland

503-281-1912

St. Rose School provides Catholic

education to grades PreK-8. The academic

environment nurtures discovery, challenging

students to become active, curious learners.

PreK-8th grade

The Madeleine School

3240 NE 23rd Street, Portland

503-288-9197

The Madeleine School nurtures Catholic

faith, inspires academic excellence, and

fosters a caring community to develop

compassionate, lifelong learners.

PreK-8th grade

NORTHWEST PORTLAND

Cathedral School

110 NW 17th Ave, Portland

503-275-9370

Cathedral School is a premier Pre-K - 8th grade

Catholic School in NW Portland. Featuring

small class sizes, before/after school care,

robust Art, Spanish, Music and PE program.

Welcoming all faiths

PreK-8th grade




Tuition free

Experiential,

Play-based,

Whole child, Waldorf

March 1,

10am-12pm

portlandvillageschool.org

$860-$1,250

monthly

Waldorf

First Wednesdays

of the month, 5-6pm

heartinhandpreschool.com

$4,400-$9,800

annually

Parochial Education January 26, 1-4pm holyredeemerpdx.org

$8,090-$9,740

annually

Catholic, Early

Learning, Primary

and Middle School

January 30, 5pm

strosepdxschool.org

$7,500-$11,000

annually

Whole Child January 26

11:30am -1:30pm

themadeleine.school

$11,500 -

$13,000 annually

Whole child, Catholic January 26

10am-12pm

cathedral-or.org




SCHOOLS


NORTHWEST PORTLAND (continued)

French International School

of Oregon

8500 NW Johnson St, Portland

503-292-7776

Language immersion, IB World School.

Educating global minds to engage with

inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with

distinction.

2.5 years old -

8th Grade

Montessori School of

Beaverton (MSB)

11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane,

Portland

503-439-1597

MSB is an authentic, purpose-built Montessori

School serving children ages 3-12.

PreK-6th Grade

Scuola Italiana di Portland

1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland

administration@scuola.us

Scuola Italiana offers a part-time Italian

language and cultural immersion preschool in

NW Portland, mirroring the scuola dell’infanzia

(preschool) in Italy.

3-5 years old

BEAVERTON & HILLSBORO

Cub Crew Preschool

1920 NE Stucki Ave, Hillsboro

503-336-1611

Their program is thoughtfully designed to

support children’s growth and transition to

kindergarten by nurturing social interaction,

exploration, and a love for life-long learning.

3-6 years old

Discovery Preschool

9700 SW Harvest Ct, Ste 180,

Beaverton

503-466-4872

Building strong academic and gymnastics

foundations. Designed to develop selfconfidence,

strength, cognitive development,

and social and emotional learning.

3.5-5 years old

German International School

3900 SW Murray Boulevard,

Beaverton

503-626-9089

Language immersion & International

Baccalaureate World School. Educating

students to be adaptive, curious, and

internationally-minded lifelong learners.

2 years old -

8th grade

Happy Hollow

Children’s Center

4455 SW 99th Ave, Beaverton

503-646-3214

They are an inclusive program that

specializes in mentoring young learners

through hands-on learning & child led

exploration.

2.5 years old -

3rd grade




$19,000-

$27,000

annually

Language immersion,

Play-based, Whole

child, International

Baccalaureate

Middle School:

January 8, 6:30pm;

Maternelle & Lower

School:January 10, 9am

frenchintl.org

$11,970-

$15,310

annually

Montessori January 18,

9-10:30am

msb.org

$300-750

monthly

Language immersion,

Play-based

Contact to schedule

raccoon-leopard-lf3k.

squarespace.com/

preschool-current-term

Full-Day: $1,280

monthly;

Half-Day (AM):

$700 monthly;

Half-Day (PM):

$550 monthly

Experiential,

Play-based,

Reggio Emilia,

EL Education

Schedule a personalized

family tour by

emailing lcopper@

cityviewcharter.org

cityviewcharter.org

$500-$1,200

monthly

(+material/supply

fee)

Experiential, Whole

child, Customized

academics and

gymnastics

foundations.

January 23:

12-2pm,

February 22:

11am-1pm

omega-gymnastics.com/

discovery-preschool

$14,200

- $19,200

annually

Language

immersion, Playbased,

International

Baccalaureate

February 23,

10-11:30am

gspdx.org

$425-$1,920

monthly

Play-based, Whole

child, Waldorf,

Conscious Discipline

January 11 &

February 8,

10-11am

happy-hollow.net




SCHOOLS


BEAVERTON & HILLSBORO (continued)

Hillsboro Parent Preschool

168 NE 8th Avenue, Hillsboro

503-648-4781

Hillsboro Parent Preschool is a non-profit

early educational environment where

children learn through play. Since 1978 their

school has been the perfect fit for parents

who want to be involved.

Preschool

Holy Trinity Catholic School

13715 SW Walker Rd,

Beaverton

503-644-5748

Holy Trinity Catholic School prepares

students spiritually, intellectually, morally, and

physically, for the world in which they live.

PreK-8th grade

Little Fruit Farm Montessori

16445 SW Melinda Street,

Beaverton

503-521-8603

Supporting children’s natural development,

curiosity and exploration. Low student

teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden

environments.

Toddler-PreK

LAKE OSWEGO

International Leadership

Academy

Two locations in Lake Oswego

503-662-8452

Their mission is to provide a technologically,

artistically, and critical-thinking-oriented

environment for their students.

10 weeks old -

8th grade

Oswego Playschool

516 8th St, Lake Oswego

503-636-1345

In their interactive preschool and pre-k

classes, knowledge is built through

exploration in art, science, literacy, music,

outside play, and more!

18 months -

5 years old

SW WASHINGTON

Lakeshore Montessori

Multiple locations

360-573-4103

They offer Montessori environments as well

as Spanish half and full day programs

2.5-6 years old




$190- $330

monthly

Play-based,

Reggio Emilia,

Whole child

Open House:

January 25, 10am-12pm;

Parent Info Night:

January 28, 6:30pm-8pm

hillsboroparentpreschool.

org

$9,500-$12,500

annually

Catholic Education January 26, 12pm–3pm htsch.org

Call for info Montessori Contact to schedule littlefruitfarmmontessori.

com

$ 18,442-

$22,921

annually

French Language

immersion,

Montessori, Playbased,

Reggio Emilia,

Whole child, Spanish

Cultural Immersion

Contact to schedule

ilapdx.org

$250-$400

monthly

Play-based, Co-op

preschool

February 1,

10am-1pm

oswegoplayschool.com

$9,000-$12,000

annually

Language immersion,

Montessori, Reggio

Emilia, Whole child

Contact to schedule

lakeshoremontessori.com




Portland Jewish Academy provides a well-rounded education

The

infused

PJA

with

Perspective

Jewish values that emphasizes collaboration,

critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and character

development for kids from early childhood through 8th grade.

We’ve invited writers from PJA’s middle school to join our team

for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life -

from their perspective. Explore PJA at pjaproud.org.

Maybe

by Moses

Maybe life gives you chances

Maybe life gives you lies

Maybe time gives you an end

Maybe you stay

Maybe nature gets revenge

Maybe it sings

Maybe night brings demons

Maybe the day will bring hope

Maybe you need time

Maybe you can be

Maybe now you live

Maybe now you die

Maybe just maybe…

Piper is a current seventh-grader at PJA. In

addition to writing, she enjoys poetry, reading,

and sports.

Moses is a current sixth grader at PJA. In

addition to writing, he enjoys playing soccer and

video games and hanging out with friends.


This is Myth

by Piper

Tentacular, twisting tales filled with brave heroes and spiraling schemes

Gods and deities held strong in the beauty of the beholder

Inscrutable, childish variegations

This is myth

Great braves filled to the brim with excitement and fury

Ravaging frenzies of monsters and entities so strong they can destroy

you with their pinky fingers

Stories overflowing with passion and love

Fear and panic

Flashy, intricate heroes, indecipherable in their moral compass

Old, crinkled papers

Holding tales galore and myths everlasting in their splendor

This is a story

This is myth

Those who wander are not lost

Those who are lost do not wander

Everything has a reason

Everything is created to be how it is meant to be

You cannot change the path of fate

Clotho, Lachesis, Atropos

All have a reason

All have a path

Never stray from the path

Except perchance to wander

To dream

To imagine

To build

To destroy

These stories that we learn and teach

These stories that become our whole life

This is our destiny

This is myth


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