PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAIR 2016

Your child is our mission. Strong in studies, serious in purpose, rich in the spirit of life and love. This is a Sacred Heart education.

Celebrating 140 years in Chicago and 200 years around the world Sacred Heart is an independent school, K— 8, rooted in the Catholic tradition. Inspired teaching, personalized learning, and a supportive community combine to ensure our students thrive academically and grow in goodness, self-knowledge, and service to others. Apply now for Kindergarten 2017-18 and Kindergarten Early Decision 2018-19

Join us for an Admissions Coffee October 14 or 28, November 9 or 18, December 7 9:30-11 am To register call (773) 681-8418 or [email protected] 6250 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois 60660 shschicago.org

2

npnparents.org

NPN 7.5” x 10”

NPN’S SCHOOL SEARCH TIPS 1. D  etermine your family’s school search criteria. Consider factors such as cost, location, public or private, schedule, after-school programs, etc. 2. G  o to the NPN Schools page (npnparents.org/schools) to: a. Download your NPN School eDirectory. (NPN members only)  b. Visit the NPN Online School Directory and enter your search criteria/ must-haves to explore the right schools for your family. (NPN members only)

6. Attend NPN’s Chicago School Choice sessions. Panelists and school search experts will discuss the process and answer audience questions. Visit npnparents.org/groups/chicago-school-choice to find upcoming programs. (NPN members only) 7. S ign up for school tours and open houses in the fall. Visiting a school, seeing the students, and talking with teachers and staff face to face will help in your decision.

3. Use the NPN My Directory to narrow down your search. a. Save up to 30 schools on your list. b. View your schools on a map.  ownload your list to Excel or a customized PDF to use as you go. c. D (NPN members only)

8. Attend the NPN School Fairs. More than 100 public and private preschools and elementary schools send representatives to meet parents, giving you one-stop access to make personal connections, consider new options and determine next steps in the application process.

4. D  ip into the NPN Discussion Forum. Search within existing post categories such as “preschoolers” and “school days.” Or start your own topic!

9. A  sk your friends, acquaintances, neighbors, and co-workers for their opinions on the schools you are considering. Parents are usually willing to talk about the school their child attends.

5. Take advantage of CPS resources: a. C  heck out your CPS neighborhood school. Identify your neighborhood school (schoollocator.cps.k12.il.us/) and talk to parent groups for firsthand feedback and plans for the near future. b. Visit the CPS Office of Access and Enrollment (cpsmagnet.org) for information on magnet, magnet cluster, open enrollment, selective enrollment schools, and more. c. Get updated information on Chicago Public Schools (cps.edu).

10. R  emember, there is likely more than one solution for your family. Try not to get your heart set on one school. Spread your net as wide as possible. Many schools accept students off their wait list and you can reapply every year.

Connect with NPNparents@

3

At bennett day school, teachers and children construct learning together.

Independent, Progressive PreK-12th School

Join us for an information session on 9/29, 10/13 or 10/27. Register at www.bennettday.org

Early Childhood Campus: 657 W. Fulton Street, Chicago NOW OPEN !

Lower School Campus: 955 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago

P H O N E 31 2- B E N N E T T

4

npnparents.org

B E N N E T T D A Y. O R G

2017 Admission Applications due December 7, 2016

CPS Elementary School Terms CHARTER schools are independently operated and not subject to the same state laws, district initiatives, and board policies as traditional public schools.

CLASSICAL schools provide a challenging liberal arts curriculum (1 year above grade level) for students with high academic potential. Testing is required.

MAGNET CLUSTER schools have a neighborhood attendance boundary and accept students who live within that boundary. Students who live outside of the attendance boundary must submit an application in order to be considered for acceptance, and students are selected through a lottery on a space-available basis. Magnet cluster schools focus their curriculum on a particular subject area, such as fine and performing arts or technology.

OPEN HOUSE

MAGNET schools specialize in specific subject areas such as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, math and science, humanities or dual language immersion. Students are selected through a lottery. Magnet schools do not provide an accelerated curriculum.

OPEN ENROLLMENT schools are neighborhood schools that do not have a magnet program, but accept students from outside of the attendance boundary, on a space-available basis, through the application and lottery selection process. Priority is given to families within the school’s attendance boundary. REGIONAL GIFTED CENTERS provide highly accelerated instructional program (2 years above grade level) in all subject areas. Testing is required. SELECTIVE ENROLLMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS are for academically advanced students. Testing is required. This “umbrella” term includes: Classical Schools, Regional Gifted Centers, Academic Centers, and International Gifted Programs.

Concerned about your child?

November 6, 2016

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. From preschool through 8th grade our engaged students learn to make good decisions. Nurtured in a climate of creativity and computational thinking, they explore problem solving in fresh and useful ways. They graduate as empathetic, culturally competent students able to confidently adapt to an ever-changing world.

SHOULD BE 1/4 PAGE

The Center for Children and Families provides family-centered assessment and treatment for children birth through 8.

• Specializing in developmental, emotional, behavioral, and learning issues • Expert interdisciplinary clinical staff • Assessments, therapy, and neuropsychological evaluations

To schedule an appointment, call 312-893-7119. Center for Children and Families 451 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60654 www.erikson.edu/ccf

Connect with NPNparents@

5

NAVIGATING THE SCHOOL FAIR Registration & Parking Validation

Activities & Resources

1st floor check-in desk near bottom of the “up” escalator.

2nd floor. Go up the escalator, turn around, and follow the long hallway past the bathrooms. Activity & Resource exhibitors are arranged along the perimeter of the room in reverse alphabetical order.

Public Preschools & Elementary Schools 2nd floor, at the top of the “up” escalator. Schools arranged alphabetically.

Private Preschools & Elementary Schools 2nd floor. Go up the escalator, turn around, and follow the long hallway past the bathrooms. Exhibitors fill two rooms and are arranged in reverse alphabetical order. (“As” start in the back corner of the furthest room.)

Bagels, Coffee, Water Bagels and coffee are available in each exhibitor room. Drinking fountains are located near the bathrooms on both floors. Breakfast sponsored by GEMS World Academy.

Restrooms 1st floor, between entrance and escalators; 2nd floor hallway between public schools and private schools exhibitor rooms.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS & RESOURCES

IMPORTANT: Please contact individual schools to confirm deadlines/details.

Schools and resources continued to register for the fair after this program was printed. If the exhibitor you are looking for is not listed below please check for them in the exhibit rooms. Exhibitor tables are arranged alphabetically.

6

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

MINIMUM AGE LOCATION

WEBSITE

A Child’s Space

6 weeks

South Loop

achildsspace.com

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School

1 year

Hyde Park

akibaschechter.org

Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts

2 years

Lakeview

alphonsusacademy.org

AltSchool

4 years

Lincoln Park

altschool.com

Baker Demonstration School

3 years

Wilmette

bakerdemschool.org

Bennett Day School

3 years

West Loop

bennettdayschool.org

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

3 years

Lakeview

bernardzell.org

Black Bear Academy

18 months

North Center

blackbearacademy.com

Blue Bird Day

2 years

West Loop

bluebirddayschool.com

Brickton Montessori School Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park

24 months 6 weeks 2 years

Northwest Chicago Many Lincoln Park

brickton.org brighthorizons.com bischicagolp.org

Bucktown Academy

3 years

Bucktown

bucktownacademy.com

Catherine Cook School

3 years

Old Town

catherinecookschool.org

Chicago City Day School

4 years

Lakeview

chicagocitydayschool.org

Chicago Contemporary Preschool

6 weeks

Gold Coast

contemporarypreschool.com

Chicago Friends School

5 years

Edgewater

chicagofriendsschool.org

Chicago Grammar School

3 years

River North

chicagogrammar.org

Chicago Jewish Day School

4 years

Edgewater/Irving Park

chicagojewishdayschool.org

Chicago Waldorf School

Infant

Rogers Park/Lincoln Square

chicagowaldorf.org

Children’s Creative Center

2 years

Roscoe Village

childrenscreativechicago.com

Children’s Learning Place

6 weeks

Streeterville/Bucktown/Logan Square/Lakeview

childrenslearningplace.com

Childrens Lighthouse North Center

6 weeks

North Center

childrenslighthouse.com/northcenterchicago

City Children’s Academy

6 weeks

River West

citychildrensacademy.org

City Elementary

5 years

Hyde Park

cityelementary.com

City Garden Waldorf School

3 years

Pilsen

citygardenschool.com

Concordia Place

6 weeks

Avondale/North Center

concordiaplace.org

Cornerstone Children’s Learning Center

6 weeks

Near North

cornerstonechildrenslearningcenter.com

Creative Scholars Preschool

2 years

Lincoln Park

creativescholarspreschool.com

Creme de la Creme

6 weeks

Lincoln Park

cremedelacreme.com

Daystar School

3 years

South Loop

daystarschool.org

Duetto

6 weeks

Loop

duettochildcare.com

Families Together Cooperative Nursery School

2.5 years

Edgewater

ftcns.org

For Your Child Preschool

6 weeks

Lincoln Park/Logan Square

foryourchildpreschool.com

Fourth Church Day School

2 years

Near North Side

fourthchurch.org/dayschool

Francis W. Parker School

4 years

Lincoln Park

fwparker.org

GEMS World Academy-Chicago

3 years

Lakeshore East

gemschicago.org germanschoolchicago.com

German International School Chicago

3 years

Lakeview

Greenfields Academy

5 years

Avondale

greenfieldsacademy.com

Growth Spurts

2 years

East Wilmette

agrowthspurt.com

npnparents.org

VISITED

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

MINIMUM AGE LOCATION

WEBSITE

Hyde Park Day School

5 years

Northfield

hydeparkday.org

Immaculate Conception–St. Joseph School

3 years

Old Town

icsjschool.org

Intercultural Montessori Language School

3 years

West Loop

interculturalmontessori.org

Kids’ Work Chicago & Kids’ Work Chicago Too

6 weeks

St. Ben’s

kidsworkchicago.com

Latin School of Chicago

4 years

Gold Coast

latinschool.org

Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School

2 years

Lincoln Park

lincolnparkcoop.org

Lincoln Park Preschool & Kindergarten

16 months

Lincoln Park

lppschools.com

Little Gems International Preschool

6 weeks

Lincoln Park

littlegemschicago.com

Little Green Tree House

6 weeks

West Loop/Lakeview/Lincoln Park

littlegreentreehouse.com

Lumiere Children’s Therapy

Infant

Goose Island

lumierechild.com

Lycée Français de Chicago

32 months

Ravenswood

lyceechicago.org

Mary Meyer School

2 years

Lakeview

marymeyer.org

Metropolitan Schoolhouse

6 years

Lincoln Park

metropolitanschoolhouse.com

Moadon Kol Chadash

12 months

Lincoln Park

moadonkolchadash.org

Montessori Academy of Chicago

6 weeks

West Loop

montessoriacademychicago.org

Near North Montessori School

6 months

Bucktown/Wicker Park

nnms.org

New Einsteins Academy

15 months

Bucktown/Ravenswood

neweinsteins.com

Newport Children’s Academy

6 weeks

Roscoe Village

newportchildrensacademy.com

Nicholson School

2 years

Bucktown

novellanicholsonschool.org

North Park Elementary School

3 years

North Center

npeschool.org

Northside Catholic Academy

3 years

Edgewater/Rogers Park/Andersonville

northsidecatholic.org

Old St. Mary’s School

3 years

South Loop

osmschool.com

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy

3 years

Lakeview East

olmca.org

Park West Cooperative Nursery School

18 months

Lincoln Park

parkwestcoop.org

Pilgrim Lutheran School

3 years

Ravenswood

pilgrimchicago.org

Pope Francis Global Academy

3 years

Portage Park/Jefferson Park

pfgacademy.org

Queen of Angels School

2.5 years

Lincoln Square

queenofangelschicago.org

Rainforest Learning Center

6 weeks

Many

rainforestpreschool.com

Resurrection Preschool and Toddler Programs

2 years

Lakeview/Wrigleyville

rlclakeview.com

Rogers Park Montessori School

2 years

Andersonville/Ravenswood/Lincoln Square

rpmschool.org

Roycemore School

3 years

Evanston

roycemoreschool.org

Sacred Heart Schools

5 years

Edgewater

shschicago.org

Saint Andrew School Saint Luke Academy Science & Arts Academy

2.5 years 3 years 4 years

Lakeview Lakeview Des Plaines

gosaintandrew.com www.stlukechicago.org scienceandartsacademy.org

Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi –SIEF

3 years

Wicker Park

siefchicago.org

Sonnets Academy

6 weeks

Lincoln Park/River North/West Loop/Hyde Park

sonnetsacademy.com sproutsacademy.org

Sprouts Academy Preschool

2 years

River North

St. Benedict Preparatory School

3 years

North Center

stbenedict.com

St. Constance School

3 years

Jefferson Park

stconstanceschool.org

St. Helen Catholic School

3 years

Ukrainian Village

sthelenchicago.org

St. James Lutheran School

2.5 years

Lincoln Park

stjames-lutheran.org

St. John Berchmans School

3 years

Logan Square

stjohnberchmans.org

St. Josaphat School

3 years

Lincoln Park

stjosaphat.net

St. Mary of the Angels School

3 years

Bucktown

sma-school.org

St. Nicholas Cathedral School

3 years

Ukrainian Village

stnickschicago.org stphiliplutheran.com

St. Philip Lutheran School

2 years

Budlong Woods

St. Stanislaus Kostka School

3 years

West Town

ststanschicago.org

St. Viator Elementary School

3 years

Old Irving Park

stviatorchicago.org

TC Scholars Preschool

3 years

Roscoe Village/Irving Park

tcscholars.org

The Ancona School

3 years

Hyde Park

anconaschool.org

The Frances Xavier Warde School

3 years

Downtown

fxw.org

The Goddard School

6 weeks

Lincoln Park

goddardschool.com/Chicago-Lincoln-ParkIL

The Green Bean Day School & Nursery

6 weeks

Bucktown

greenbeandayschool.com

The Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool

3 years

Buena Park/Logan Square

smartlovepreschool.org

Twinkling Stars Preschool

3 years

Roscoe Village

twinklingstarschicago.com

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

3 years

Hyde Park

ucls.uchicago.edu

University Village Montessori School

2 months

University Village, UIC

uvmontessori.com

Urban Child Academy

15 months

River North

urbanchild.org

Urban Prairie Waldorf School

6 years

Little Italy

urbanprairie.org

Wee Care Preschool

3 months

Lakeview / Lincoln Park

weecare.com

Connect with NPNparents@

VISITED

7

8

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MINIMUM AGE

NEIGHBORHOOD

WEBSITE

AHS Passages Charter School

3 years

Edgewater

passagescharterschool.com

VISITED

Agassiz Elementary School

3 years

Lakeview

agassizschool.org

Brentano Math & Science Academy

3 years

Logan Square

brentanomathandscienceacademy.org

Brighton Park Elementary School

3 years

Brighton Park

brightonpark.cps.edu

Burr Elementary School

3 years

Bucktown

burrschool.org

Chicago International Charter School

5 years

Many

chicagointl.org

Chicago Public Schools Office of Early Childhood Education

3 years

All

cps.edu/readytolearn

Disney II Magnet School

3 years

Old Irving Park

disneyiimagnet.org/index.jsp

Goethe Elementary School

3 years

Logan Square

goethe.cps.edu

Great Lakes Academy

5 years

South Shore

glachicago.org

Hope Institute Learning Academy

5 years

Near West Side

hopeinstitutelearningacademy.org

Inter-American Magnet School

4 years

Wrigleyville

iamschicago.com

Jahn Elementary School

3 years

Roscoe Village

jahnschool.com

Kwame Nkrumah Academy

5 years

Roseland

kwamenkrumahacademy.org

McPherson Elementary School

5 years

Ravenswood

schoolsites.schoolworld.com/schools/McPhersonElem

Mitchell Elementary School

3 years

Ukranian Village

mitchellschool.org

Moos Elementary School

3 years

Humboldt Park

mooselementary.org

Murphy Elementary School

3 years

Irving Park

murphy.cps.edu

Murray Language Academy

5 years

Hyde Park

murray.cps.edu

National Teachers Academy

3 years

South Loop

nta.auslchicago.org

Newberry Academy

3 years

Lincoln Park

newberryacademy.org

Palmer Elementary School

3 years

North Mayfair

palmerpride.org

Skinner North Classical School

5 years

Old Town/Lincoln Park

skinnernorth.org

UChicago Charter School

4 years

Many

uchicagocharter.org

Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center

3 years

McKinley Park

thomas.cps.edu

ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

WEBSITE

AMK Counseling

Pediatric mental health

Lincoln Park

amkcounseling.com

Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment, and Services (AARTS) Center at Rush University Medical Center

Autism spectrum disorder services

Illinois Medical District

aartscenter.org

babyganics

Baby products

Citywide

babyganics.com

Ballet Chicago/The School of Ballet Chicago

Professional track ballet school

Downtown

balletchicago.org

Barry Schwartz, Perl Mortgage

Mortgage lending

Citywide

heymortgagefans.com

Chicago Blue Dolphins

Swim school

Bucktown/Edgewater

chicagobluedolphins.com

Chicago Parent

Parenting magazine

Citywide

chicagoparent.com

Chicago School GPS

Educational consultant

Citywide

chischoolgps.com

ClassCrasher

Extracurricular classes

Citywide

classcrasher.com

College Illinois!

529 prepaid tuition program

Citywide

collegeillinois.org

College Nannies and Tutors

Childcare and tutoring

Citywide

collegenannies.com

Digital Adventures

Computer coding for kids

Lincoln Park

digitaladventures.com

Eyas Landing

Pediatric therapy

West Loop

eyaslanding.com

Galileo Innovation Camps

Summer day camp

Multiple Chicago locations

galileo-camps.com

How to Walk to School

Transforming & investing in your school, Jacqueline von Edelberg

Citywide

howtowalktoschool.com

Hyde Park School of Dance

Dance classes

Hyde Park

hydeparkdance.org

Inspire Girls Academy

Summer camps & afterschool programs

Citywide

inspiregirlsacademy.org

JUF Right Start

Preschool voucher & children’s books

Citywide

juf.org/youngfamilies/jufRightStart.aspx

Language Stars

Language program

Lincoln Park

languagestars.com

Learning Decoded

Custom learning solutions

Citywide

learningdecoded.com

Lil Kickers

Child development program

Multiple Chicago locations

lilkickerschicago.com

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

Learning center and school

Chicago and suburbs

lindamoodbell.com

Little Linguists Academy

Language programs

Citywide

littlelinguistsacademy.com

Mathnasium Math

Learning center

West DePaul/West Loop/Ravenswood

mathnasium.com

Merry Music Makers

Music classes

Lakeview/Edgewater/Andersonville

merrymusicmakers.net

Olive.You.Nanny Agency

Nanny agency

Citywide

oliveyounanny.com

Pak’d

Custom school lunches

Chicago and suburbs

eatpakd.com

Physicians Immediate Care

Urgent care clinic

Citywide

visitphysicians.com

Real Living City Residential

Residential real estate

Citywide

rlcityres.com/neil-hackler

Teacher Peach

Teacher gifts

Citywide

teacherpeach.com

npnparents.org

VISITED

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS Now that you are here at the school fair, asking the right questions of a school representative is your next step. But what should you ask? Below are some of the most common questions parents ask when chatting with school reps, along with why the answers are so important.

1. W  hat is the education philosophy? You’ll want to know whether it lines up with what you believe and how you want your child to learn.

2. W hat is the average class size, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio? An obvious question, but an important one: The smaller the class size and teacher-to-child ratio, the more attention each student receives.

3. W  hat specials does the school have? Specials are classes in areas such as music, art, gym, drama, band and foreign language. Not every school offers them, so if any of these subject areas are important to you, make sure they’re also important to the school.

4. I s there recess? Recess is not a given, and if a school does have it, it may not be as frequent or as long as you or your child would like. Better to set your expectations now, or use this factor as a tipping point in choosing a school with a longer recess if that’s a priority for you.

5. D oes the school have before- and after-school care? If you’re a working parent, this question is crucial. Find out if the hours of the before- and after-school care work for your schedule, and if the cost works for your budget. Some schools offer care on-site, but others contract it out, which will likely have your child walking or being bused to another location.

6. W hat is the approach to standardized testing, and how have test scores grown over the years? This answer to this question will reveal the school’s academic priorities and how the school handles students’ stress when it comes to testing. How a school’s test scores are improving shows you its potential. If the scores are improving every year, that’s obviously a good sign. Even if the school’s test scores are not where you want them to be right now, they might be there by the time your child is in school.

7. H  ow do teachers support students who are working above or below grade level? If students are excelling or struggling, some schools give individual work suited to their level, but other schools expect all children to move at the same pace as the rest of the class. Parents should ask this question so they can be prepared to supplement their child’s learning at home if necessary.

8. W  hat is the discipline policy? Many schools use a strategy called “restorative justice,” which eschews punishment for mediation and agreement to solve problems. Others go the traditional detention and suspension route. How a school handles discipline reflects its culture and, with a few more questions (e.g., How many detentions and suspensions were handed out last year? At what point would the teacher or principal call a parent?), you can get a sense for how nurturing the administration is and how safe the environment is.

9. W  hat opportunities are there for parents to get involved in the school? In many ways, a school’s success depends on parent involvement, from fundraising to helping their kids with homework to advocating for improvements. It also gives you a feel for “extra” activities a school might provide, such as movie nights, dances and winter celebrations, which often are organized by parents.

10. W  hy did you choose this school? Don’t be afraid to ask a few personal questions. Ask a parent representative why they chose this school and what their child likes about it. What has surprised them about their experience at the school? Why do they recommend the school? If you are talking to a teacher or administrator you can ask them similar questions such as why they like working there and what excites them most about their school.

Connect with NPNparents@

9

INTRINSIC MOTIVATION ACADEMIC PREPARATION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BIRTH – 8TH GRADE At the Montessori Academy of Chicago, from birth through 8th grade, our goal is to develop engaged, academically accelerated, independent thinkers who embrace community-responsibility and leadership.

SCHEDULE A TOUR OF THE ACADEMY TODAY! 312.243.0977

1335 w. randolph st. chicago, il 60607 www.montessoriacademychicago.org

LMAIS

Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools

Discover Independent Schools Visit LMAIS.org for the latest on tours and open houses Select an accredited school that promotes: - Academic Excellence: Be the Best You Can Be - Experiential Learning: Taking Learning Outside the Classroom - Character Education: How You Lead Your Life Matters

Exceptional Schools In & Around Chicago Ancona School

Chicago Waldorf School

North Park Elementary School

Baker Demonstration School

Frances Xavier Warde School

North Shore Country Day School

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

Francis W. Parker School

Rogers Park Montessori School

Brickton Montessori School

Latin School of Chicago

Roycemore School

Catherine Cook School

Lycée Français de Chicago

Sacred Heart Schools

Chiaravalle Montessori School

Morgan Park Academy

Science & Arts Academy

Chicago City Day School

Near North Montessori School

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

3 Yr - Gr 8 | Hyde Park | anconaschool.org 3 Yr - Gr 8 | Wilmette | bakerdemschool.org 3 Yr - Gr 8 | Lake View | bernardzell.org 24 Mo - Gr 8 | O’Hare | brickton.org 3 Yr - Gr 8 | Old Town | catherinecookschool.org 6 Mo - Gr 8 | Evanston | chiaravalle.org 4 Yr - Gr 8 | Lake View East | chicagocitydayschool.org

10

npnparents.org

27 Mo – Gr 12 | Rogers Park | chicagowaldorf.org 3 Yr - Gr 8 | Chicago Loop | fxw.org 4 Yr – Gr 12 | Lincoln Park | fwparker.org 4 Yr – Gr 12 | Gold Coast | latinschool.org 32 Mo – Gr 12 | Ravenswood | lyceechicago.org 3 Yr – Gr 12 | Chgo SW | morganparkacademy.org 6 Mo - Gr 8 | Bucktown / Wicker Park | nnms.org

3 Yr - Gr 8 | Ravenswood | npeschool.org 4 Yr – Gr 12 | Winnetka | nscds.org

2 Yr - Gr 8 | Andersonville | rpmschool.org 3 Yr – Gr 12 | Evanston | roycemoreschool.org 5 Yr - Gr 8 | Edgewater Beach | shschicago.org 4 Yr - Gr 8 | Des Plaines | scienceandartsacademy.org 3 Yr – Gr 12 | Hyde Park | ucls.uchicago.edu

GEMS World Academy – Chicago students are as diverse and vibrant as our beloved city. Our International Baccalaureate curriculum, award-winning faculty and innovative Field Studies create a strong foundation for lifelong learning and global understanding. With our expansion to upper school in 2017, there's never been a better time to join the GEMS family.

RSVP for our open house on November 19! Call 312-809-8910 or email [email protected]

gemschicago.org/Parent

Connect with NPNparents@

11

NOTES

UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER

29

Fright-Free Halloween Fest presented by GEMS World Academy Chicago @ Lil Kickers Lake St.

DECEMBER

31

New Year Family Celebration @ Lil Kickers Bradley Place

MARCH

26

Developmental Differences Resource Fair @ DePaul College Prep High School

Visit the NPN Calendar for more great events & RSVP details!

Become an NPN member and get an entire year of school-search help, parent-to-parent support, fun social events and more.

JOIN TODAY!