Forest Park Education Guide 2014

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Wolfpack School of Basketball is offering fun and exciting programs this Winter Breaking

starting on Monday, December 22 and continuing on Tuesday, December 23, Friday, December 26, Monday, December 29, Tuesday, December 30 and Friday, January 2. All programs will be held at St. Luke in River Forest.

Cub Introduction to Basketball CampK-3rd Grade (Boys and Girls)8:00am-9:00amThis intro to basketball program is tailored to the needs of ALL beginners. Each player will get to introduced to basketball in a fun and learning environment conducive to promoting the development of each individual. Camp drills and games will be catered/altered to the experience level of all campers. Camp will include introductory level station work, skill development as well as games to “roll for prizes!”

Junior Smoking Gun Shooting Clinic 3rd-5th Grade (Boys and Girls)9:00am-10:30am Keep your shooting fresh during winter break. This 6 day clinic features 90 minutes of non stop shooting work at a time when the competition is dormant. Each session will be comprised of our unique Wolfpack shooting competitions including our signature “King of the Den” contest with chances to win custom Wolfpack Nike shoes. Age, gender and size are irrelevant in this camp due to the nature of team and individual shooting only competition. Camp includes access to all sessions and a camp shirt. For questions or concerns please contact program director Matt Kelly at [email protected].

Smoking Gun Shooting Clinic 6th-8th Grade (Boys and Girls)10:30am-12:00pm Keep your shooting fresh during winter break. This 6 day clinic features 90 minutes of non stop shooting work at a time when the competition is dormant. Each session will be comprised of our unique Wolfpack shooting competitions including our signature “King of the Den” contest with chances to win custom Wolfpack Nike shoes. Age, gender and size are irrelevant in this camp due to the nature of team and individual shooting only competition. Camp includes access to all sessions and a camp shirt. For questions or concerns please contact program director Matt Kelly at [email protected].

Smoking Gun Shooting Clinic 6th-8th Grade (Boys and Girls)

Keep your shooting fresh during

the nature of team and individual shooting only competition. Camp

and a camp shirt. For questions or concerns please contact program

Visit

wolfpackschoolofbasketball.com

or call (708) 669-9762

for more info.

Run with the Wolfpack this winter!

for more info, visit www.wolfpackschoolof basketball.comor email [email protected]

Winter Basketball Programs Starting December 22nd at St. Luke

for more info, visit www.wolfpackschoolof basketball.com

Go to OakPark.com and see the article about Wolf Pack by Wednesday Journal Sports Editor Marty Farmer.

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Develop a passion for learning through play.

For registration and information about all our programs visitwww.codeplaylearn.com

708-374-828630 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

MinecraftModding

Motorized Machines

JavaScript Introduction

Lego Robotics

CODING AND ROBOTICS CLASSES AND SUMMER CAMPS

Winter Registration Is Now Open

This winter and summer 2015, Code Play Learn will offer new and continuing coding classes, and camps, in their Oak

Park location so every child can experience and learn something new. Their mission is to provide kids with computer coding skills they can use to prepare for educational success in the 21st century.Through hands on, interactive experiences,

Code Play Learn programs focus on learning through the creation of computer programs. Students will be able to design, code and build their own computer games, apps and robotics, all in a friendly, fun environment that sparks creativity. Winter classes include Motorized Machines an Introduction to Engineering, LEGO Robotics, JavaScripting Introduction and Minecraft Modding. There are classes for kids from 1st grade through high school. Register now as space is limited!

Summer camps will focus on stimulating the creator inside every kid with programs like Scratch Game Creation, App Creation, Minecraft Modding, LEGO Robotics, VEX Robotics, and Camps Just for Girls. There will be full day and half day camps available for kids from 1st grade through 8th grade. For registration and more information, please visit codeplaylearn.com or call 708- 374- 8286.

Coding Spark Creative Learning

6701 W. North Ave., Oak Park

708-383-3456www.master-sh-yu.com

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Inquiry based hands-on learning

FLW Architecture

Science Science Everywhere

Robotics-Simple Machines

Robotics-EV3 Minestorm

Rube Goldberg

Minecraft Modding

Web Page Design

Game Development

Mini-Expolorers

Biology/Chemistry

Anatomy/Dissections

Forensics

Enroll Now! Classes beginning the week of 12/1

www.StemForward4Kids.com708-267-3621

Open to children grades K-7th

After school and Saturday classes located at St. Luke Parish School

Classes have limited registration

Founded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment balancing academic and emotional intelligence. We partner with parents and provide students the tools to become highly-skilled independent thinkers with a passion for

knowledge. Our programs are designed to help each child become confident, curious, self-disciplined and motivated.At Alcuin, classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Children, under the guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student may work alone or with others; different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages of development learn from and with each other.Our programs for ages 0-14 include: * Parent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. * Three to Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. * Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. * Full-Day Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. * Junior and Senior Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. * Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. * Before/After School Care * Art * Musical Theater * SpanishFamilies currently attending Alcuin come from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and more. We welcome all prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees. We will start with some good coffee, a short video on Montessori education and then take an in-depth look into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a tours please e-mail our Director of Advancement at [email protected] or call 708.366.1882.

Learning from and with each other

Founded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment balancing ac-

ademic and emotional intelligence. We part-ner with parents and provide students the tools to become highly-skilled independent thinkers with a passion for knowledge. Our programs are designed to help each child become confi dent, curious, self-disciplined and motivated.

At Alcuin, classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Children, under the guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student may work alone or with others; different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages of development learn from and with each other.

Our programs for ages 0-14 include:

* Parent/Infant -Fridays, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m.

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

* Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

* Full-Day Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

* Junior and Senior Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

* Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

* Before/After School Care

* Art

* Musical Theater

* Spanish

Families currently attending Alcuin come from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfi eld, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and more.

We welcome all prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees. We will start with some good coffee, a short video on Montessori educa-tion and then take an in-depth look into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a tours please e-mail our Director of Advancement at [email protected] or call 708.366.1882.

Learning from and with each other


Montessori Language Academy

(708) 771-5030

She was a doctor, a ballerina, an astronaut, an artist or Dorothy (okay, Toto too). She still has big dreams, though now they are this side of the rainbow. Let Trinity be home for four years and watch her make them all come true. Because when it comes to building con!dence in her dreams, there really is no place like Trinity.

When she was little, her imagination was limitless.

High School7574 W. Division, River Forest, Illinois

www.trinityhs.org

Join us for an Open House: Thursday, November 13, 2014, 6:30 pm

Founded 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

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:

student-teacher ratio less than 10 to 1

school days.

including band, orchestra, and drama

club

5-8 in soccer, cross country, basketball

and volleyball

supplement traditional educational

materials

mentoring program to connect upper and

lower grade students

We know that parents have many

wonderful options when choosing the right

school for their children. When you choose

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

and Respect.

A CARING COMMUNITY

Ascension School

www.ascension-school.com

601 West Van Buren Avenue † Oak Park, IL 60304 † 708.386.7282

Sponsored Content

Triton College celebrates 50 years of

excellence in education

It has been 50 years since the

referendum was passed to create

a community college district that

would come to be known as Triton

College. Beginning as an idea by three

superintendents from area high schools,

Triton College was created to serve as

an opportunity for individuals to enrich

their lives through affordable, accessible

higher education – a task the institution

has proudly provided for the past 50

years.

With students’ education in mind,

Triton College has continued to advance

and to better serve its students: The

institution is constantly updating and

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implementing new initiatives, renovating

its facilities to be conducive to students’

education and bringing in faculty and

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helping students achieve their goals.

This commitment to student success has

contributed to the River Grove institution

graduating approximately 45,000 students

As the college prepares to celebrate its

50th anniversary, kicking off with a cake-

cutting ceremony on Aug. 28, the Triton

College community invites community

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Triton’s humble beginnings and take part

in the yearlong celebration that looks

forward to providing yet another 50 years

of student success.


St. Giles School offers a faith-based academic program for pre-school through 8th Grade. St. Giles School,

a 2010 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award winner for academic excellence, fosters the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth of our elementary school children.

St. Giles provides its students with a challenging curriculum emphasizing core academic subjects. Academic success is demonstrated in part by the annual Terra Nova Standardized test scores. St. Giles students scored in the highest quartiles in all curriculum content areas in 2013. Technology instruction and integration is a critical aspect of the St. Giles curriculum. Students follow standards set by the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (ISTE). In 2013, St. Giles launched a program to provide every 7th and 8th grade student with an iPad to enhance classroom learning. St. Giles strives to continually update and strengthen its academic curriculum and last year implemented the state-adopted Common Core standards, described as a more rigorous method of teaching and learning English and math. In addition to academic excellence,

St. Giles emphasizes a wide range

of enrichment opportunities. St. Giles athletics feature competitive interscholastic sports for grades 5-8 with co-ed soccer, boys and girls basketball, and boys and girls volleyball. Intramural sports programs are available for grades K-8 throughout the school year and summer. Students have the opportunity to participate in one or more of St. Giles Schools’ five bands. Band begins in 4th grade and weekly private lessons are available during school hours. Students in grades 1-8 participate in a Spanish language program.St. Giles School is committed to

providing a quality education that prepares students to be people of faith, strong leaders, and to serve the community. We believe students need to participate in a creative learning process amidst diversified teaching styles, nurturing the uniqueness of each child. Working individually in and in community with others, our graduates develop a sense of personal responsibility toward self, school, parish and their community. St. Giles School is a welcoming, proud and vibrant school community that celebrates every student for their classroom achievements, awards, athletic milestones, and service to others.

Academic excellence, leadership, and Catholic values

Recognized as a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

ST. GILES SCHOOL1034 North Linden Ave., Oak Park, Illinois 60302

Susan Poetzel, Principal


Dr Bill’s Learning CenterTutoring for Grades 2 through 10

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How can this year be a better one for your child?

Make sure this school year is the best possible for your student. A good education means a good life for

your child, and Dr. Bill’s learning CenterS offer professional help. We are not just a homework helper. Too often parents of students with special education needs, or bad school attitude, or heavy family issues can’t find affordable tutors to help their struggling second to tenth graders. Universities or Social Service Associations are worth seeking out but have a long waiting list. You need an alternative opportunity for special services that is here, in your neighborhood.The sad news of failing grades or low self-

esteem might cause your student to suffer by repeating a benchmark school year and can jeopardize his or her chances for a select high school acceptance.The bad news of a bad report card doesn’t

stop for your high school student because, as most teachers and parents know, the first year sets the tone for the rest of high school! Now every assignment and test counts because your child’s future is on the line. These days, prospects for college scholarships and good paying jobs are bad and worse. Time doesn’t stop even if the lies of many government leaders try to paint a rosy picture of the country’s future. You know the truth that by 10th grade the issues that lead to academic failure, dropout, and a lifetime of learning disability have gone too far for your children. You have to get help now! Have you thought about or tried school interventions, doctors, hospitals, boot camps, after-school programs, bribes or even threats, but they didn’t or won’t help? You need the best that professionals can

offer without paying a hardship-causing price for it. The latest research shows that

specialized, intensive, motivating, and culturally relevant tutoring can turn around failures best identified after 1st grade. We have it at Dr. Bill’s learning CenterS. We also focus on students with learning disabilities: LD, ADD, anxiety and poor motivation. Dr. Bill’s learning CenterS offer a family

focused, holistic, specialized tutoring program with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving the educational outcomes for children like yours. Unlike most other tutoring centers, we help bridge the ‘academic achievements gap’ with creative rehabilitative services. We offer individualized, one on one supplemental special instruction by trained tutors. Our unique integrated services include art therapy, which helps build alternative learning venues, creative skills and stress management. Dr. Bill’s learning CenterS’ nutrition counseling helps educate families to connect a healthy and balanced diet to better brain development. Our mentoring service complements the academic assistance to uplift and empower our students. All our efforts focus on mastering fundamental skills that will strengthen your child’s self-confidence, organization and cognitive skills for life. Our strategy is to let the right tutor ‘get it right’ for your child!We look forward to answering your

questions, serving your special students, or just providing encouragement to make this new school year a great one. Your children deserve a happy and productive future. Don’t give up! If you don’t call us, then please call someone now for help, before it’s too late! Best wishes from Dr. Bill and staff.


Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!!

Try out a class of your choice!

A trial lesson is only $28, and a second trial is just $10. Sign up today!

Languages Currently O!eredPolishFrenchItalian

SpanishRussianGerman

JapaneseChineseand more!

Instruments Currently O!eredPianoGuitarBass Guitar

ViolinVoiceTrumpet

ClarinetSaxophoneand more!

Call us about our Parent & Tot/Preschool Spanish Classes!

Ask us about our “free promotrials”!!!

• Pioneers in Language Immersion Montessori Education

• Ages 3-12

• Spanish/English, Japanese/English and Chinese Mandarin/English

LEARN MORE!NEW! After School Language Classes

Oak Park Campus 708-848-6626Chicago Campus [email protected]

InterculturalMontessori.org

Recently I had the privilege to create a short documentary video for Intercultural Montessori Language School, titled

Citizens of the World. Throughout several planning visits and three days to videotape, I was able to witness in full a dynamic atmosphere and approach to teaching that any parent should regard as affi rmation of Intercultural as a truly extraordinary and inspiring place for education. Beyond the practical real world (and worldly) rewards gained through a dual-language experience, what is also nurtured at Intercultural is a genuine love for learning. From the moment they are dropped off by parents and greeted by teachers, the students’ sense of purpose is palpable. They are open-minded and focused. They demonstrate initiative. Within minutes, there is evidence of the target language serving as a tool to explore an entire curriculum: geography, history, science, mathematics, botany, zoology, and the arts. The foundations established at the primary level are built upon at the elementary level, where the ability to speak, read, and write in two languages truly blossoms. More important, it is clear Intercultural

students develop respect for themselves and others. They exude confi dence and caring. They engage in activities with a big picture mindset: a multicultural world to which we are all personally connected and responsible.

From life practices to academic studies, there is a fl ow, an awareness, and an appreciation for the relationships between people, places, things, and even ideas. There is also balance. Balance between independence and interaction with others. Between personal goals and global considerations. Between self-discovery and structured guidance. The fact is, teachers move fl uidly and intuitively throughout the classroom to steer each student with the precise amount of direction and guidance needed, and to maintain the expected order, behavior, and etiquette. In one moment, teachers are peers and partners to the students. In another, they are shepherds and stewards. During circle time, when the class gathers to read stories and sing songs, the teachers command the attention of the entire group. Academic materials are explored in depth and detail. We owe Intercultural teachers thanks and gratitude for developing our children into better students, and even better people. They are truly dedicated and obviously love what they do.By Don Pogany, parent to Intercultural Montessori student.

Intercultural Montessori Language SchoolOak Park Campus: 301 S Ridgeland Ave/ Oak Park, IL 60302Tel: (708)848-6626Chicago Campus: 114 S Racine/ Chicago, IL 60607 Tel: (312)265-1514

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