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Part 1<br />
Advertising Section<br />
PRIVATE SCHOOL<br />
GUIDE 2019<br />
• The Highland Park • The Lake Forest Leader •<br />
22ndcenturymedia.com
2 | January 24, 2019 | 22nd century media private school guide<br />
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Forest Bluff School fosters independence in a joyful learning environment<br />
Walk into a Forest Bluff<br />
School classroom on any<br />
given day, and you will see<br />
students deeply engaged in<br />
a wide array of meaningful<br />
work of their choosing,<br />
perhaps identifying<br />
the parts of speech in a<br />
favorite poem, researching<br />
the burial customs of<br />
ancient Egypt, or collaborating<br />
with classmates on<br />
an original play about the<br />
structure of a leaf. At Forest<br />
Bluff School, an internationally<br />
renowned,<br />
AMI-accredited Montessori<br />
school in Lake Bluff,<br />
students between the ages<br />
of 18 months and 14 years<br />
experience the joy and satisfaction<br />
of a self-directed<br />
learning approach that respects<br />
their innate curiosity,<br />
encourages independence,<br />
and embraces the<br />
individuality of each child.<br />
Since its founding in<br />
1982, Forest Bluff School<br />
has adhered faithfully to the<br />
educational philosophy developed<br />
by Dr. Maria Montessori.<br />
We believe that the<br />
search for understanding,<br />
as opposed to the memorization<br />
of information, is<br />
the essence of a meaningful<br />
education. A Forest Bluff<br />
School education focuses<br />
on the child’s skills for<br />
discovery and exploration<br />
through hands-on learning<br />
opportunities at every age.<br />
The child-centered instructional<br />
methods allow students<br />
to take ownership of<br />
their learning and provide<br />
students with the skills and<br />
confidence to challenge<br />
themselves on many levels.<br />
Forest Bluff School students<br />
begin developing<br />
their independence in the<br />
youngest of classrooms,<br />
where they are given the<br />
opportunity to choose their<br />
own work, ranging from<br />
practical life skills such as<br />
preparing food and setting<br />
a table for a communal<br />
meal to painting, sewing,<br />
and arranging flowers. As<br />
they progress through the<br />
years, students take on<br />
greater responsibilities,<br />
such as creating daily and<br />
weekly work plans, coordinating<br />
small-group field<br />
trips to supplement their<br />
classroom research, and<br />
participating in service<br />
learning trips that require<br />
detailed planning and<br />
preparation, all of which<br />
the Secondary Level<br />
(ages 12-14) students do<br />
themselves. By allowing<br />
children the freedom of<br />
choice in their learning at<br />
every age, a Montessori<br />
education allows children<br />
to be the primary agents<br />
in developing their own<br />
intellect and character,<br />
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School<br />
CURRICULUM NIGHT<br />
FOR INCOMING 9 th GRADE STUDENTS<br />
February 12, 2019 • 6:30 p.m.<br />
an experience that is both<br />
profound and joyful for<br />
Forest Bluff students.<br />
Our “living land laboratory,”<br />
consisting of native<br />
prairie plants, bird<br />
feeders, and organic gardens,<br />
allows our students<br />
to explore, learn about<br />
the interconnectedness<br />
of organisms and soil in<br />
the ecosystem, practice<br />
responsible land stewardship,<br />
and develop a love<br />
and respect for the natural<br />
world.<br />
As a true Montessori<br />
school, we support the<br />
development of the whole<br />
child. Students at Forest<br />
Bluff School not only exhibit<br />
academic excellence,<br />
but also the many qualities<br />
that constitute positive<br />
character development:<br />
empathy, integrity, grit,<br />
resilience, responsibility,<br />
initiative, self-discipline,<br />
self-reflection, and respect<br />
for themselves, others, and<br />
the environment.<br />
Graduates of Forest<br />
Bluff School achieve excellent<br />
records at public<br />
and private high schools,<br />
large and small, local and<br />
national. Recent graduates<br />
have gone on to attend<br />
Lake Forest High School,<br />
Lake Forest Academy,<br />
Woodlands Academy, St.<br />
Paul’s School, and Phillips<br />
Exeter Academy, among<br />
others.<br />
Every member of the<br />
Forest Bluff School faculty<br />
holds a master’s degree<br />
in education and is AMI<br />
Montessori certified. Our<br />
experienced and dedicated<br />
teachers work closely with<br />
one another, sharing their<br />
wisdom and best practices<br />
for supporting all students<br />
in their quest for knowledge,<br />
understanding, and<br />
genuine human connections.<br />
Forest Bluff School recognizes<br />
the importance of<br />
building strong relationships<br />
with the families it<br />
serves. As such, we maintain<br />
close communications<br />
with parents on an ongoing<br />
basis through our Parent<br />
Education programs that<br />
include book discussions,<br />
lectures, and parent and<br />
baby classes (for children<br />
under 18 months). Adults<br />
and children alike benefit<br />
from the supportive and<br />
welcoming parent community<br />
at Forest Bluff School.<br />
For more information or<br />
to schedule a tour, please<br />
contact Lynn Lillard Jessen<br />
at (847) 295-8338.<br />
Submitted by Forest Bluff<br />
School, 8 W Scranton Ave.,<br />
Lake Bluff, IL 60044, (847)<br />
295-8338, forestbluffschool.<br />
org.<br />
<br />
A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.<br />
The Cove School<br />
provides individualized<br />
instruction and highly<br />
specialized services<br />
for K-12 students with<br />
complex learning<br />
disabilities.<br />
Join us!<br />
for an informational<br />
Coffee and Presentation at<br />
The Cove School<br />
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 • 9:15 am<br />
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 • 9:15 am<br />
RSVP to mditthardt@coveschool.org<br />
350 Lee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847.562.2100<br />
www.coveschool.org
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22nd century media | January 24, 2019 | 3<br />
High school French success starts in preschool<br />
Former French School students<br />
deliver exceptional national<br />
test results<br />
Fifteen years ago, the French<br />
School in Winnetka opened its<br />
doors to preschoolers. Recently,<br />
families of previous students<br />
(now in high school), reached out<br />
to the French School to express<br />
gratitude for their children’s<br />
solid foundation in French. Former<br />
French School students have<br />
placed into high-level French<br />
courses in high school, placed<br />
in the top 1 percent on the National<br />
French Exam (Le Grand<br />
Concours), scored 5’s on the<br />
Advanced Placement French<br />
test, and even obtained a perfect<br />
800 on the SAT Single Subject<br />
French test.<br />
The long-term benefits of acquiring<br />
a foreign language at<br />
an early age are numerous, and<br />
when students get a head start<br />
and view foreign language learning<br />
as a joy rather than a burden,<br />
it is clear why families choose<br />
French immersion preschool for<br />
their children.<br />
Toddlers and preschoolers<br />
have an extraordinary ability<br />
to acquire and retain language.<br />
Their sponge-like brains are<br />
hardwired to learn languages –<br />
even several at the same time.<br />
This doesn’t last forever though.<br />
Based on research, the critical<br />
period for acquiring language<br />
naturally only lasts until about<br />
age six. It’s no surprise then<br />
that immersion preschools are<br />
gaining popularity; they’re the<br />
best and easiest way to achieve<br />
language fluency and native accents!<br />
Here’s why they work:<br />
Total Immersion<br />
Just as you learned to speak<br />
English, acquiring a foreign<br />
language requires frequent exposure,<br />
practice and interaction<br />
with native speakers. Preschool<br />
immersion programs work because<br />
they are all language all<br />
the time. From snack time to story<br />
time, preschoolers are continuously<br />
exposed to the language,<br />
developing their French skills effortlessly.<br />
Remember, you didn’t<br />
learn English by attending a couple<br />
of lessons a week!<br />
Natural Setting<br />
Whether they are painting,<br />
having a snack, playing outdoors<br />
or baking a cake, preschoolers<br />
are exposed to a variety of settings<br />
accompanied by fun, ageappropriate<br />
activities. These<br />
experiences help internalize language<br />
and create natural links to<br />
new vocabulary.<br />
Native Speakers<br />
When taught by native speakers,<br />
children attending immersion<br />
schools effortlessly adopt<br />
native accents as they have a<br />
remarkable ability to imitate<br />
sounds. Later in life, children can<br />
intermingle with natives without<br />
sounding like foreigners.<br />
Repetition<br />
Children never tire of singing<br />
their favorite songs or listening<br />
to their favorite stories, and<br />
this repetition is critical for true<br />
language mastery. Parents often<br />
report their children frequently<br />
sing in French at home.<br />
One-on-One<br />
Small class sizes, combined<br />
with caring and experienced<br />
teachers, provide the individualized<br />
attention necessary for preschoolers<br />
to take risks, explore,<br />
and make new discoveries.<br />
Ready to see immersion preschoolers<br />
in action? The French<br />
School creates a warm and nurturing<br />
environment where children,<br />
as early as age two, acquire<br />
French naturally while growing<br />
in knowledge. The French<br />
School prepares children to<br />
be tomorrow’s global citizens<br />
through a curriculum that creates<br />
awareness about diversity and<br />
our world with the added benefits<br />
of being part of a worldwide<br />
network of French schools that<br />
follow the renowned French National<br />
Curriculum. To learn more<br />
about advantages of early second<br />
language acquisition, visit the<br />
benefits page at FrenchSchool-<br />
Winnetka.com. We invite you<br />
to come to the French School in<br />
Winnetka and see for yourself<br />
how natural and easy it is for<br />
preschoolers to learn French!<br />
Submitted by French School, 564<br />
Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL<br />
60093, (847) 501-5885, frenchinstitutens.com/school.<br />
YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS STARTS<br />
AT THE FRENCH SCHOOL<br />
French Immersion Preschool/Kindergarten<br />
• Learn French when it’s easiest and most natural<br />
• Comprehensive curriculum in a warm, nurturing environment<br />
• Begins for children at age 2<br />
• Native French-speaking teachers<br />
• Half and full-day programs, 5 days a week<br />
• French continuing education for elementary school students<br />
• Summer camp<br />
Now accepting applications for the 2019/20 school year<br />
www. FrenchSchoolWinnetka.com | 847.501.5800 | 562 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL
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Preparing<br />
tomorrow’s global<br />
leaders with global<br />
education today at<br />
Woodlands<br />
A Roman Catholic School since 1917<br />
AN EDUCATION YOU<br />
CAN HAVE FAITH IN<br />
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 • 6:00-8:00PM<br />
Primary Grade Center, 900 W. Everett Road, Lake Forest<br />
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019 • 8:30AM-1:30PM<br />
Primary Grade Center, 900 W. Everett Road, Lake Forest<br />
Upper Grade Center, 185 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest<br />
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 • 9:30-11:00AM<br />
Primary Grade Center, 900 W. Everett Road, Lake Forest<br />
Twice Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education,<br />
Excellence in Education Blue Ribbon Award<br />
Call 847.295.4830 to schedule a private tour<br />
www.schoolofstmary.org<br />
As aptly stated by the<br />
Brookings Institution, “The<br />
challenges that face the<br />
world today—from global<br />
poverty and climate change<br />
to financial systems and<br />
conflict—require globallyminded<br />
solutions. Global<br />
competency skills are necessary<br />
so that young people<br />
can invent a future that appropriately<br />
addresses global<br />
challenges.”<br />
The Center for Global<br />
Studies at Woodlands<br />
Academy of the Sacred<br />
Heart equips students<br />
to navigate through and<br />
flourish in a rapidly changing<br />
global landscape by<br />
equipping each student<br />
with global competencies.<br />
“The Center for Global<br />
Studies at Woodlands has<br />
opened my eyes to the interconnectedness<br />
of our<br />
world today,” Mikayla<br />
Swanson ’18 said. “Going<br />
on international exchange<br />
is an experience beyond<br />
words that has allowed<br />
me to learn, embrace, and<br />
share the different cultures<br />
of the world with my<br />
friends and family. It has<br />
also furthered my understanding<br />
of the challenges<br />
facing the world today and<br />
sparked a desire in me to<br />
take action and contribute<br />
to the solutions.”<br />
Mikayla’s most recent<br />
trip abroad took her to<br />
Japan on an international<br />
exploration as a part of<br />
the school’s Global Odyssey<br />
program. Over the<br />
school’s inaugural Global<br />
Odyssey—a one-of-a-kind<br />
global education program<br />
that is part of the Center’s<br />
offerings — 54 students<br />
traveled to 7 countries on<br />
four continents during the<br />
last week of May. Mikayla<br />
continues to develop her<br />
ability to contribute to<br />
solutions to solve global<br />
challenges at Georgetown<br />
University in Washington,<br />
D.C., where she is considering<br />
a major in International<br />
Relations.<br />
As a part of the worldwide<br />
network of Sacred<br />
Heart Schools that spans<br />
the United States and 40<br />
other countries, internationality<br />
is a part of the<br />
school’s DNA. Founded in<br />
1858, Woodlands Academy<br />
is an independent Catholic<br />
college preparatory day<br />
and boarding high school<br />
for young women. Woodlands<br />
Academy’s identity is<br />
rooted in Saint Madeleine<br />
Sophie Barat’s desire to<br />
inspire young hearts and<br />
minds to excel, to lead lives<br />
of integrity and to serve.<br />
By empowering girls to<br />
lead, compete, engage, and<br />
explore, Woodlands Academy<br />
empowers girls to<br />
change the world.<br />
Submitted by Woodlands<br />
Academy of the Sacred<br />
Heart, 760 E Westleigh Road,<br />
Lake Forest, IL 60045, (847)<br />
234-4300, woodlandsacademy.org
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Lake Forest Country Day School hosts open house on Feb. 7<br />
Lake Forest Country<br />
Day School (LFCDS)<br />
will host an open house<br />
9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7.<br />
This Open House offers<br />
an opportunity to tour the<br />
campus, speak with teachers<br />
and students, observe<br />
classes in session, and<br />
meet families from the<br />
LFCDS community.<br />
Located on more than 30<br />
acres of property, LFCDS<br />
delivers a diverse and rich<br />
educational experience<br />
grounded in rigorous academics,<br />
arts, athletics, and<br />
social-emotional learning<br />
to students aged two<br />
through the eighth grade.<br />
At LFCDS, students from<br />
more than 36 communities<br />
thrive in a state-of-the-art,<br />
hands-on learning environment<br />
that prepares them<br />
to be critical thinkers, innovative<br />
problem solvers,<br />
and effective communicators.<br />
Across all grade<br />
levels, each student has<br />
access to engaging learning<br />
spaces that include<br />
expansive Outdoor Classrooms,<br />
a 2800-square-foot<br />
Innovation Center, a newly<br />
renovated gymnasium, and<br />
a redesigned Performing<br />
Arts Center which opened<br />
this fall.<br />
An integral part of the<br />
LFCDS Experience is the<br />
strong public speaking<br />
strand embedded in the<br />
school’s curriculum beginning<br />
with the youngest<br />
students. Learning the<br />
skills required to be a good<br />
audience member in 1st<br />
STEP builds to extensive<br />
opportunities to present in<br />
front of increasingly larger<br />
groups and culminates<br />
with the Robbie Bermingham<br />
Speaking Competition<br />
in which students in<br />
Grades 5-8 research, write,<br />
revise, and present a fiveminute<br />
speech on a topic<br />
of their choice.<br />
During the course of<br />
their time at LFCDS, students<br />
develop their ability<br />
to express themselves,<br />
take risks in a nurturing<br />
environment, and cultivate<br />
the self-confidence to present<br />
to large audiences.<br />
Lake Forest Country<br />
Day School fosters an environment<br />
in which students<br />
feel empowered to<br />
dream, try new things,<br />
take academic risks, and<br />
achieve at their highest<br />
level.<br />
Highlighted by a 7:1<br />
student to faculty ratio, an<br />
LFCDS education sets the<br />
stage for a bright future in<br />
secondary school and beyond.<br />
Need-based financial<br />
assistance and meritbased<br />
scholarships are<br />
available to make LFCDS<br />
an affordable choice for<br />
families. In addition, the<br />
School provides transportation<br />
options to various<br />
areas. For more information<br />
or to register for an<br />
Open House, please visit<br />
lfcds.org or call the Admission<br />
Office at (847)<br />
615-6151.<br />
Submitted by Lake Forest<br />
Country Day School, 145<br />
S Green Bay Road, Lake<br />
Forest, IL 60045, (847) 234-<br />
2350, lfcds.org/page.<br />
MONTESSORI EDUCATION<br />
Discovering the Nature of Learning<br />
Call for a Tour<br />
A Joyful Education<br />
Forest Bluff School is an AMI-accredited, internationally<br />
renowned Montessori school, serving students between the<br />
ages of 18 months and 14 years. A Forest Bluff School education<br />
provides students with hands-on learning opportunities that<br />
encourage discovery and exploration, honoring the innate<br />
curiosity that resides within every child.<br />
Contact Lynn Lillard Jessen at 847-295-8338, or<br />
info@forestbluffschool.org to set up your tour today.<br />
8 West Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois • 847-295-8338 • www.FORESTBLUFFSCHOOL.org
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Countryside Montessori School is changing<br />
its name to Countryside Day School<br />
Countryside Montessori<br />
School has announced it<br />
is changing its name to<br />
Countryside Day School<br />
to better reflect its full offering.<br />
Unlike many other<br />
Montessori schools in the<br />
area, Countryside offers<br />
education to elementary<br />
and middle school students<br />
in addition to preschool<br />
and kindergarten<br />
students. They also provide<br />
an all-year option<br />
for families seeking year<br />
round education.<br />
While the name is<br />
changing, the Countryside<br />
faculty and staff remains<br />
committed to providing<br />
education based on Montessori<br />
principles. They<br />
offer a unique real-world<br />
experiential and studentcentered<br />
approach that focuses<br />
on developing students<br />
beyond academics.<br />
“Academic excellence<br />
is at the core of everything<br />
we do, but we also focus<br />
on cultivating the character<br />
qualities students<br />
need to succeed outside<br />
of school. Our mission is<br />
to develop students who<br />
are respectful, responsible<br />
and resourceful. We<br />
are focused on helping<br />
young people become<br />
more than just great students;<br />
our goal is exceptional<br />
adults,” said Wendy<br />
Calise, Head of School.<br />
Countryside started<br />
its elementary education<br />
program in the early seventies<br />
and opened a middle<br />
school in 2012. The<br />
elementary and middle<br />
school provide curriculum<br />
that accounts for local<br />
public school guidelines<br />
to ensure successful<br />
transitions to high school<br />
but more importantly allows<br />
individual students<br />
to work at a faster pace.<br />
“By offering our unique<br />
program beyond the early<br />
education years, we<br />
believe we can have a<br />
greater impact in our students<br />
lives as they transition<br />
through their teen<br />
years and into adulthood.<br />
In today’s world, learning<br />
to confidently navigate<br />
life’s complexities and<br />
find your own way to success<br />
has never been more<br />
important. Our approach<br />
ensures our students are<br />
ready for whatever they<br />
choose to pursue in life,”<br />
said Guy Calise, Middle<br />
School Director.<br />
About Countryside<br />
Day School<br />
Founded in 1967, Countryside<br />
is accredited by<br />
the Independent Schools<br />
Association of the Central<br />
States, which involves review<br />
and oversight of our<br />
governance, administration,<br />
finance, curriculum,<br />
and programming. The<br />
school currently serves<br />
180 students from 16<br />
months through middle<br />
school and is located in<br />
Northbrook.<br />
Submitted by Countryside<br />
Montessori School, 1985<br />
Pfingsten Road, Northbrook,<br />
IL 60062, (847) 498-1105,<br />
countrysideday.org.<br />
“LakeForest CountryDay School is filled with educators who arepurposeful, lifelong learners<br />
with an internal drivetocontinually develop and grow alongside our students. Isee this energy<br />
reflected in my students who actively seek to engageand learn throughout the School,<br />
whether it is in the classroom, on the stage, in the Innovation Space, or on the playing field.<br />
We makeapromise to knowand love each child for who theyare,which gives them the<br />
confidence to takerisks and trynew things in asupportiveenvironment.”<br />
–Paul Hedlund, Grade 4Teacher,Girls &Boys Soccer Coach, Alumni Parent<br />
Come SeeInspired Teaching in Action!<br />
145 South Green BayRoad, LakeForest, IL 60045 •847.234.2350 •lfcds.org<br />
Aco-educational independent school for students age2through Grade 8. Graduating students of strong character with apassion for learning since 1888.
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Students from around the world attend<br />
Missouri Military Academy<br />
Since 1889, thousands of parents<br />
have looked to Missouri<br />
Military Academy (MMA) to<br />
give their boys the structure, responsibility<br />
and love they need<br />
to grow, compete and thrive —<br />
and ultimately become young<br />
men who are in full command of<br />
their lives.<br />
Students come from across<br />
the United States and around<br />
the world to attend MMA. Focused<br />
on the education of boys<br />
in grades 7 through 12 and<br />
post-grad year, the Academy is<br />
a college-preparatory boarding<br />
school with a military tradition.<br />
MMA’s comprehensive 360°<br />
Education empowers boys and<br />
young men to unlock their full<br />
potential. Through MMA, families<br />
give their boys gifts of courage,<br />
strength, heart and pride —<br />
an edge to triumph in college and<br />
in life.<br />
“We have known what potential<br />
he has and he is now seeing<br />
for himself,” MMA parents Bob<br />
and Jennifer Wever said. “MMA<br />
has been the best decision we<br />
have ever made for our son.”<br />
MMA understands and embraces<br />
how boys learn and what<br />
inspires and challenges them.<br />
Through MMA’s tight-knit environment,<br />
supported by peers,<br />
teachers, and mentors, boys learn<br />
personal accountability, perseverance,<br />
and self-discipline.<br />
“MMA has given my son the<br />
ability to think about his choices<br />
and to take responsibility for<br />
them. He has learned that he is<br />
in charge of his freedom, privileges,<br />
and future,” MMA mom<br />
Dr. Victoria Thompson said.<br />
“He said to me, ‘I know I don’t<br />
tell you enough, but I am very<br />
grateful for the opportunity you<br />
have given me to be able to go<br />
to MMA.’”<br />
Known for their sense of character<br />
and strong leadership traits,<br />
MMA graduates consistently<br />
achieve 100 percent college acceptance<br />
and earn an impressive<br />
number of scholarships. The<br />
Class of 2018 earned more than<br />
$6.5 million in college scholarships,<br />
and recent graduates have<br />
been accepted to Loyola Marymount<br />
University, Case Western<br />
Reserve, Savannah College of<br />
Art and Design, the Citadel, the<br />
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy,<br />
University of Washington, and<br />
more.<br />
MMA’s unique Triumph Program<br />
gives students an early<br />
start on college. Qualifying students<br />
can finish high school with<br />
one year of college -- or even<br />
earn their associate degree. Supported<br />
by MMA’s structured environment,<br />
students take classes<br />
with William Woods University<br />
faculty on MMA’s campus. Parents<br />
and students benefit from a<br />
map to college graduation, starting<br />
as early as middle school, to<br />
help understand their college investment<br />
and academic plan.<br />
Located in central Missouri,<br />
approximately six hours from<br />
Chicago, Missouri Military<br />
Academy’s 248-acre campus<br />
provides a safe, supportive, and<br />
scenic setting for learning and<br />
growth. Visit missourimilitaryacademy.org<br />
for more information.<br />
Submitted by Missouri Military<br />
Academy, 204 N Grand St, Mexico,<br />
Missouri, (573) 581-1776, missourimilitaryacademy.org<br />
Structure + Responsibility + Love =<br />
Since 1889, parents around the world have looked to Missouri Military Academy<br />
to give their boys structure, responsibility and love they need to grow, compete<br />
and thrive and become young men in full command of their lives.<br />
Residential boarding school and summer leadership, confidence and academic<br />
programs are available.<br />
Serving grades 7 through 12 PG • Mexico, Missouri<br />
888-564-6662 • missourimilitaryacademy.org<br />
MMA<br />
MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY
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Montessori School of Lake Forest<br />
prepares students for life’s journey<br />
The Montessori School of<br />
Lake Forest established itself as<br />
a leader in Montessori education<br />
more than 50 years ago, and today<br />
holds steadfastly to the core<br />
principles that develop strong,<br />
independent and respectful problem<br />
solvers who will define the<br />
future for themselves. This continuity<br />
in mission – to instill in<br />
every child a life-long love of<br />
learning - has stood the test of<br />
time, because at its core, it is<br />
based on the observation of each<br />
child as an individual, speaking<br />
to their motivation, interest, and<br />
curiosity.<br />
A Montessori education is so<br />
much more than academic excellence.<br />
It is a cultivation of an innate<br />
desire to explore, discover<br />
and experience. The academic<br />
results of a Montessori educated<br />
child speak for themselves as<br />
children easily transition to different<br />
schools at every level of<br />
education – elementary, middle,<br />
high school and beyond. It is the<br />
practical ‘work’ and life skills,<br />
character development and focus<br />
on the whole child as an unique<br />
individual that sets them apart.<br />
Montessori children are better<br />
prepared for life through their<br />
core development of independence,<br />
concentration and respect<br />
for themselves, others and their<br />
world. They are self-motivated,<br />
adaptable, resilient and able to<br />
resolve conflict. They instinctively<br />
build relationships and<br />
lead through their actions, words<br />
and character – all built through<br />
the ‘work of learning’.<br />
While the Montessori approach<br />
remains relatively unchanged,<br />
it is rooted in a foundation<br />
that allows students, teachers<br />
and leaders to adapt to changes<br />
in the world around them and<br />
persevere through challenges. It<br />
embraces the unique and distinct<br />
characteristics of each and every<br />
child in order to facilitate their<br />
educational journey.<br />
Our Programs<br />
• Parent-Infant, 0 to 15 months<br />
with caregiver, complimentary<br />
• Toddler, 15 months to 3 years<br />
• Primary, 3 to 6 years<br />
• Lower Elementary, 6 to 9 years<br />
• Upper Elementary, 9 to 12<br />
years<br />
Full day and full year options<br />
are available 7:30 am.-6 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday.<br />
The Montessori School of<br />
Lake Forest (MSLF) is currently<br />
enrolling in all programs,<br />
with openings in our Toddler<br />
program, for children ages 15<br />
months to 3 years, and children<br />
ages 3 to 6 in our Primary program.<br />
Please come visit our<br />
school to learn more.<br />
We invite you to attend our<br />
Admission Open House 10 a.m.-<br />
noon Saturday, Jan. 26, at our<br />
Laurel Drive Campus (13700<br />
West Laurel Drive, Lake Forest).<br />
Please call us at 847-918-1000<br />
or email admissions@mslf.org<br />
to RSVP for our Open House or<br />
to arrange a visit. Please visit our<br />
website www.mslf.org.<br />
Submitted by Montessori School of<br />
Lake Forest, 13700 W Laurel Drive,<br />
Lake Forest, IL 60045, (847) 918-<br />
1000, mslf.org.
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Lake Forest Academy develops global scholars<br />
Lake Forest Academy’s<br />
students come from near<br />
and far – from Chicago’s<br />
suburbs and across the<br />
United States, to many different<br />
countries around the<br />
globe. No matter where<br />
they call home, students<br />
at the Academy are committed<br />
to excellence, possess<br />
a curiosity about the<br />
world, and are excited to<br />
learn in a diverse school<br />
community. This year’s<br />
student body includes students<br />
from 17 states and 33<br />
countries and territories.<br />
Students of color comprise<br />
30% of the LFA community,<br />
and international students<br />
make up 26%.<br />
The Academy’s focus<br />
on globalism stretches<br />
far beyond the make-up<br />
of the student body. The<br />
school places the utmost<br />
importance on helping its<br />
students become better<br />
global citizens. Whether<br />
in the classroom, on service<br />
trips, traveling with<br />
a class, or spending a year<br />
abroad, LFA students are<br />
encouraged to widen their<br />
horizons both figuratively<br />
and literally.<br />
For example, each year,<br />
LFA’s Head of School Dr.<br />
John Strudwick chooses<br />
a topic that the LFA community<br />
explores together<br />
in a series of events and<br />
curricular activities. The<br />
2018-2019 Head of School<br />
Symposium topic is “Russia:<br />
Revolution and Resurgence.”<br />
Several LFA<br />
students from Russia presented<br />
to their classmates<br />
and teachers earlier in the<br />
fall, and faculty co-taught<br />
a variety of classes about<br />
Russian history and culture<br />
during a dedicated<br />
HOS Symposium Day. In<br />
March 2019, a group of<br />
LFA students and faculty<br />
will take a 10-day trip to<br />
Moscow and St. Petersburg<br />
during spring break.<br />
LFA hosts many events<br />
on campus for the public<br />
and invited guests, ranging<br />
from sports tournaments<br />
or musical concerts<br />
to lectures about historical<br />
events. On February 16,<br />
2019, LFA will host the<br />
second FIRE (Fostering<br />
Intercultural Respect and<br />
Engagement) Conference,<br />
“Engaged Citizenship:<br />
Meeting in the Middle,”<br />
which will bring students<br />
and educators from local<br />
schools and organizations<br />
together for a day of introspection<br />
and exploration<br />
of civil discourse. As<br />
a day and boarding school,<br />
LFA’s students are always<br />
engaged in learning and<br />
interacting with a diverse<br />
group of peers beyond the<br />
normal classroom hours.<br />
LFA’s spring open house<br />
will take place on Sunday,<br />
April 14, 2019. Registration<br />
for campus tours, information<br />
sessions, and<br />
shadow days can be completed<br />
at www.lfanet.org/<br />
visit.<br />
Submitted by Lake Forest<br />
Academy, 1500 Kennedy<br />
Road, Lake Forest. Call<br />
(847) 615-3210 or visit www.<br />
lfanet.org.<br />
Spring Open House:<br />
Sunday,<br />
April 14,2019<br />
Lake Forest Academy is an independent,<br />
co-ed, college preparatory school for<br />
boarding and day students located in the<br />
Chicago suburb of Lake Forest.<br />
•Grades 9to 12<br />
•435 students<br />
•33countries and 17states<br />
•30miles north of Chicago<br />
1500 WKennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045<br />
847-615-3267<br />
WWW.LFANET.ORG
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St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy — leadership lives here<br />
For 135 years, St. John’s<br />
Northwestern Military<br />
Academy has been developing<br />
the minds and<br />
shaping the character of<br />
young people from around<br />
the country and around<br />
the world, many of whom<br />
have gone to lead lives<br />
of great distinction. With<br />
its unique blend of challenging,<br />
but personalized<br />
academics, required participation<br />
in athletics, and<br />
a military-style environment<br />
that builds strong<br />
values, a competitive spirit<br />
and the confidence to face<br />
any challenge, St. John’s<br />
Northwestern has produced<br />
heads of state, entrepreneurs,<br />
accomplished<br />
artists, and well-rounded<br />
and well-grounded young<br />
people who became leaders<br />
in countless other disciplines.<br />
Nestled in the scenic<br />
lake country region of<br />
southeastern Wisconsin,<br />
St. John’s Northwestern<br />
Military Academy is a<br />
private boarding and day<br />
school for young men and<br />
women in grades 7 through<br />
12. At every level, the<br />
school provides the structure,<br />
discipline and focus<br />
that many young people<br />
need to reach their full potential,<br />
and small classes<br />
and dedicated faculty that<br />
ensure they receive the<br />
very best formative educational<br />
experience.<br />
Summers at St. John’s<br />
Northwestern<br />
The campus remains vibrant<br />
throughout the summer<br />
with its unique and<br />
highly popular five-week<br />
summer school program<br />
called Summer OPS (Opportunities<br />
for Personal<br />
Success) for young men<br />
and women in grades 7<br />
through 12 that allows<br />
students to catch up or<br />
work ahead in traditional<br />
academic areas or explore<br />
interests that they were<br />
unable to during the regular<br />
academic year. Summer<br />
OPS also includes a<br />
chance to participate in<br />
activities such as aviation,<br />
computer coding, JROTC<br />
leadership, and language<br />
studies.<br />
In addition, Camp St.<br />
John’s Northwestern offers<br />
four week-long sessions<br />
of high-energy adventure<br />
camp for young men and<br />
women ages 10-16 that<br />
promote physical activity,<br />
leadership, self-confidence<br />
and teamwork. Camp<br />
sessions feature popular<br />
activities such as paintball,<br />
rappelling/climbing,<br />
“THE MUD PIT,” archery,<br />
obstacle course, water survival,<br />
SCUBA diving, fellowship,<br />
and just plain fun.<br />
For more information<br />
about the educational benefits<br />
and programs at St.<br />
John’s Northwestern Military<br />
Academy, call (800)<br />
752-2338 or visit www.<br />
sjnma.org.<br />
Submitted by St. John’s<br />
Northwestern Military Academy,<br />
1101 N Genesee St.,<br />
Delafield, WI 53018, (800)<br />
752-2338, sjnma.org.
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North Shore Country Day focuses on what matters most in education<br />
In 1919, North Shore Country Day<br />
was the visionary answer to a fundamental<br />
question: What matters most when<br />
educating a child? Since then, <strong>NS</strong>CD has<br />
continually refined its answer to propel<br />
the school’s educational model forward<br />
with purpose and passion, building a<br />
transformative JK-12 education on four<br />
essential pillars:<br />
• Purposeful Challenge — Truly knowing<br />
each student allows faculty to challenge<br />
and support them as people and learners.<br />
• Intentional Design — <strong>NS</strong>CD carefully<br />
crafts its entire JK-12 program to optimize<br />
learning, develop skills and prioritize<br />
wellness.<br />
• Courageous Exploration — The school<br />
pushes students to participate widely<br />
and take risks regularly, ensuring they<br />
stretch, explore stumble and grow.<br />
• Conscientious Community — The diverse<br />
community and collaborative<br />
culture help students understand themselves<br />
and their obligations to each<br />
other, their communities and their<br />
world.<br />
North Shore Country Day is a place<br />
where school is engaging, interesting, rigorous<br />
and fun.<br />
Teachers know each student and set the<br />
bar high in order to build confident, independent<br />
thinkers. Students balance passions<br />
with responsibilities and learning<br />
becomes a way of life.<br />
Early Childhood<br />
Every moment in <strong>NS</strong>CD’s junior and<br />
senior kindergarten program is an opportunity<br />
for joyful learning. These youngest<br />
students are known and loved, they’re<br />
empowered and encouraged.<br />
Asking questions, making choices, listening,<br />
participating in discussions, sharing,<br />
reading, creating art, making music,<br />
speaking Spanish and moving about.<br />
Lower School<br />
<strong>NS</strong>CD believes that learning is engaging<br />
when it’s meaningful, awakening the<br />
senses and opening the mind. Students<br />
develop a solid academic foundation,<br />
venture into local communities and are<br />
encouraged to think globally—not only<br />
growing in knowledge but in character.<br />
Students learn to speak up and become<br />
self-advocates. The goal is to see each<br />
child thrive by helping them develop the<br />
self-confidence needed to truly blossom<br />
in a challenging program.<br />
Middle School<br />
<strong>NS</strong>CD Middle School faculty see the<br />
world through students’ eyes, and not only<br />
understand but truly enjoy adolescents.<br />
They also set high standards and demand<br />
academic accountability. The school welcomes<br />
spontaneous ideas that enhance<br />
learning: An experiment becomes a Science<br />
Olympiad project, a debate evolves<br />
into a Model United Nations presentation<br />
and a service learning exercise builds<br />
awareness to enlighten others.<br />
Upper School<br />
The North Shore Country Day Upper<br />
School is vibrant, challenging, engaging<br />
and intentionally designed for learning.<br />
The long-block schedule is just one example.<br />
With four 75-minute classes per<br />
day, students have time to practice and develop<br />
skills, and understand and analyze<br />
material on a deeper level. It also provides<br />
teachers flexibility to design a range of<br />
learning experiences. The goal is to support<br />
meaningful academic engagement,<br />
inquiry-based and experiential learning,<br />
and a more balanced and healthy school<br />
experience.<br />
Outcomes<br />
The true outcome of a North Shore<br />
Country Day education is seen in graduates<br />
who advance into college and the<br />
world fully prepared for whatever comes<br />
next. They are exceptionally equipped<br />
with the skills and the mindsets to make<br />
an impact on their world after years spent<br />
exploring, collaborating and embracing<br />
the school’s motto, “Live and Serve.”<br />
Submitted by North Shore Country Day<br />
School, 310 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, (847)<br />
446-0674, nscds.org.
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The School of St. Mary<br />
is committed to the development<br />
of the unique gifts<br />
of each child: spiritual,<br />
intellectual, physical and<br />
emotional. In a supportive<br />
atmosphere, students are<br />
challenged to academic excellence<br />
and provided with<br />
the knowledge and skills<br />
necessary for future success.<br />
In an atmosphere that<br />
deepens Catholic values,<br />
students pray and worship<br />
while focusing on responsible<br />
decision-making and<br />
cooperation. Faith development,<br />
self-awareness,<br />
academic achievement,<br />
and responsibility prepare<br />
our students to be leaders<br />
with high integrity. We accomplish<br />
this mission in a<br />
partnership with cooperative<br />
parents, highly qualified<br />
faculty, as well as supportive<br />
parishioners.<br />
Many factors contribute<br />
to the excellence of<br />
School of St. Mary educates child<br />
Why do families choose Rochelle Zell Jewish High School?<br />
in and out of classroom<br />
the School of St. Mary.<br />
Our students benefit from<br />
a rigorous, differentiated<br />
academic curriculum. Faculty<br />
offer acceleration as<br />
well as honors courses. We<br />
are blessed with a stateof-the<br />
art STEAM Lab,<br />
both Spanish and Latin instruction,<br />
art appreciation<br />
and expression, as well as<br />
music theory and performance.<br />
Additionally, we<br />
integrate technology into<br />
all disciplines; all classrooms<br />
utilize interactive<br />
technology to enhance instruction.<br />
Students in all<br />
grades have access to computers<br />
in addition to iPads.<br />
We provide a Chromebook<br />
to every student in sixth,<br />
seventh and eighth grades.<br />
St. Mary’s remains committed<br />
to maintaining<br />
small class sizes for optimal<br />
learning.<br />
St. Mary’s believes<br />
in educating the whole<br />
child both in and out of<br />
the classroom. We offer a<br />
variety of extracurricular<br />
clubs and organizations,<br />
including a dynamic athletic<br />
program, vocal and<br />
instrumental musical opportunities,<br />
science and<br />
math clubs, chess, Junior<br />
National Honor Society,<br />
Student Council, as well<br />
as an extended day program<br />
both before and after<br />
school.<br />
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School’s<br />
mission is to create a culture of academic<br />
excellence that inspires students to think<br />
critically and achieve their full potential,<br />
while preparing them to live Judaism as<br />
responsible and involved citizens in the<br />
modern world.<br />
The school offers students an exceptional<br />
college preparatory curriculum<br />
that includes honors and AP classes in all<br />
subject areas as well as an intensive, integrated<br />
and comprehensive Jewish studies<br />
curriculum. The dual curriculum is supplemented<br />
by strong athletic and fine arts<br />
programs and numerous extracurricular,<br />
social and leadership opportunities.<br />
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School is<br />
committed to an intellectual and religious<br />
environment in which questions,<br />
critical thinking, experiences, and relationships<br />
are nourished and fostered<br />
throughout Jewish and secular general<br />
studies. We nurture the whole student –<br />
academically, spiritually, physically and<br />
socially.<br />
Rochelle Zell students are bright and<br />
articulate young people who have enrolled<br />
at the nation’s leading colleges<br />
and universities. The students possess<br />
a strong sense of values and a commitment<br />
to making the world a better place.<br />
The close and meaningful relationships<br />
that form between teachers and students<br />
contribute to students’ confidence in their<br />
ability to advocate for themselves and for<br />
others, in college and beyond.<br />
Submitted by Rochelle Zell Jewish High<br />
School, 1095 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Ill.,<br />
(847) 324-3706, rzjhs.org.<br />
Service to others remains<br />
central to our mission. All<br />
students participate in programs<br />
and projects that<br />
foster heightened awareness<br />
of the needs of others<br />
throughout the world. This<br />
offers students the experience<br />
of both giving and receiving<br />
from those served.<br />
Our Catholic based<br />
education provides graduates<br />
with the foundation<br />
to compete in challenging<br />
academic environments.<br />
Many of our students are<br />
recognized in their respective<br />
high schools as valedictorians,<br />
student council<br />
and class officers, club<br />
leaders, exceptional service<br />
providers, athletes,<br />
and talented contributors<br />
to various aspects of the<br />
fine arts. Additionally, we<br />
are recognized for fostering<br />
social emotional<br />
growth in our students<br />
through research based<br />
programs and modeling.<br />
The United States Department<br />
of Education<br />
has twice recognized the<br />
School of St. Mary as a<br />
Blue Ribbon School of<br />
Excellence. Likewise, the<br />
Archdiocese of Chicago<br />
Office of Catholic Schools<br />
praises the School of St.<br />
Mary for the “outstanding<br />
efforts of school administration,<br />
faculty, staff, and<br />
pastor in maintaining a<br />
school of the highest caliber<br />
in the areas of Catholic<br />
identify and academic excellence.”<br />
Our standardized<br />
test scores are in the<br />
top 3% of the Archdiocese.<br />
The Illinois State Board of<br />
Education also recognizes<br />
the School of St. Mary.<br />
For more than 100 years,<br />
the School of St. Mary has<br />
remained true to its motto:<br />
To Learn, To Serve, To<br />
Lead. Hopefully, you will<br />
schedule an appointment<br />
to see these words in action.<br />
For further information,<br />
please call (847) 295-<br />
4830.<br />
Submitted by School of St.<br />
Mary, Primary Grade Center,<br />
900 West Everett Road, Lake<br />
Forest, IL 60045, (847) 283-<br />
9800; Upper Grade Center,<br />
185 East Illinois Road, Lake<br />
Forest, IL 60045, (847) 234-<br />
0371, schoolofstmary.org.
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Camp Birchwood’s Countdown to Confidence<br />
(Camp Values That<br />
Make A Difference)<br />
#1 Girls Learn What<br />
Resilience Confidence And<br />
Strength Really Mean In<br />
Their Lives<br />
With every accomplishment<br />
- every moment of<br />
joyful silliness - in all the<br />
times girls try something<br />
new and either love it or<br />
hate it - the reality is this:<br />
they are active, soulful<br />
participants in their OWN<br />
lives. They are immersed<br />
in the hands-on experience<br />
of building their own resiliency.<br />
#2 At Birchwood, Friends<br />
Really Are Friends Forever<br />
As girls share their most<br />
joyful, honest self with<br />
each other, a binding connection<br />
is made. Add in all<br />
that they learn as a team<br />
of individuals - how to<br />
respect one another, take<br />
turns, use good manners,<br />
practice kindness, listen<br />
well - and basically live<br />
the Golden Rule day-in<br />
and day-out - and you have<br />
your perfect storm for kindred<br />
connections that are<br />
tried and true.<br />
#3 Real Role Models Who<br />
Make A Real Difference<br />
At Birchwood, girls are<br />
surrounded by female role<br />
models worthy of emulation.<br />
These college-age<br />
ladies are a cut above the<br />
rest. They are chosen meticulously<br />
over months<br />
and months and trained<br />
for 10 days in cutting-edge<br />
methods before even interacting<br />
with a child.<br />
#4 Time In The Outdoors<br />
Is The Best Time Of All<br />
Once girls abandon the<br />
blitz and the chaos, they<br />
see time, beauty, and life<br />
differently. A calm simplicity<br />
weaves itself into<br />
their day. That nagging<br />
stress that commands their<br />
every move dissipates.<br />
And so does the mad rush,<br />
the distractions, the demand<br />
on their time, pressure<br />
of performance and<br />
nagging sensation that<br />
they should or could be<br />
doing something more fun.<br />
#5 Social Media Takes<br />
A Back Seat To Soulful<br />
Socializing<br />
No, at camp, life is not<br />
measured by selfies or<br />
Facebook uploads. It is<br />
measured by the laughs<br />
that were shared, the tough<br />
moments that were endured,<br />
and the memories<br />
that were made organically.<br />
Out loud. For real.<br />
And those memories are<br />
not meant to be stored in<br />
some nebulous I-cloud,<br />
but deep in the mind, and<br />
right smack in the center<br />
of your heart.<br />
#6 At Birchwood,<br />
Girls Stop, Look, Listen,<br />
And Reflect On Their<br />
Experiences<br />
So whether a young girl<br />
just hit a tennis ball over<br />
the net for the first time, or<br />
a teen just emerged from<br />
the Boundary Waters Canoe<br />
Area after seven days<br />
in the woods, or a child<br />
just starred as an extra in<br />
the camp play, girls are invited<br />
to stop. Look around.<br />
Breathe. And truly see,<br />
with their own eyes, all<br />
that is amazing – in themselves,<br />
in others, and in the<br />
moment.<br />
#7. At Birchwood, The<br />
All-Female Setting Is All-<br />
Special And Then Some<br />
For two or four weeks<br />
(the longer the better), girls<br />
are able to live in a joyful<br />
head-space that roots them<br />
in their individuality and<br />
growth. Their eyes are<br />
open to what is real and<br />
valuable inside of them,<br />
and inside of others. This<br />
kind of genuine grace that<br />
comes with this all-girls<br />
experience - this unconditional<br />
acceptance - is why<br />
campers walk away happier,<br />
more self-assured, and<br />
better prepared for all that<br />
life has to offer. #countdowntoconfidence<br />
#8 There Is No Better<br />
Place To Gain Some<br />
Spectacular “Soft Skills<br />
Than At Camp<br />
Unlike hard skills that<br />
are based on technical<br />
know-how and the physical<br />
ability to perform a<br />
task, soft skills are far less<br />
tangible. Soft skills relate<br />
to how well you conduct<br />
yourself as an individual<br />
within a group or team –<br />
like can you display good<br />
social graces, communicate<br />
well others, solve<br />
problems, team-build, and<br />
adapt to change? Do you<br />
have a positive attitude, a<br />
good work ethic, and can<br />
you follow through on<br />
your goals?<br />
#9 Girls At Birchwood<br />
Aren’t Just Doing Cool<br />
Activities. They Are<br />
Stacking Up Real Skills<br />
That Matter<br />
So whether it is pulling<br />
an arrow back to their<br />
chin at the archery range,<br />
or learning to come about<br />
in a sailboat while looking<br />
straight ahead at their<br />
point of sail, or keeping<br />
their heels down in their<br />
stirrups as their horse begins<br />
to trot in the arena,<br />
girls at Birchwood are<br />
active, alive participants,<br />
DOING their life – based<br />
on their own selves – not<br />
anyone else.<br />
#10 Campers Make Their<br />
Own Decisions Daily From<br />
Sun Up To Sun Down<br />
Camp allows girls to<br />
hone in on a strong sense<br />
of self by engaging them<br />
in their own decision-making<br />
process. Yes, without<br />
mom or dad there, it’s up<br />
to them! Sure, we are there<br />
to guide and support, but<br />
they make the decisions,<br />
big and small, all day<br />
long: What to eat. Where<br />
to put their stuff. How to<br />
brush their hair. What to<br />
sign up for the next day.<br />
When to shower. What to<br />
say. When to listen. How<br />
to get to activities on time.<br />
And yes, the bigger stuff –<br />
like what to do if you feel<br />
a little lonely, how to keep<br />
trying at an activity that is<br />
hard, or when to support<br />
others vs. waiting for your<br />
own fan club to show up,<br />
or what to say to someone<br />
after accidentally hurting<br />
their feelings…<br />
Submitted by Camp Birchwood<br />
for Girls, Northern<br />
Minnesota, campbirchwood.<br />
com, (800) 451-5270; Camp<br />
Birchwood for Boys Boundary<br />
Waters in Northern Minnesota,<br />
birchwoodforboys.<br />
com, (800) 451-5270.
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