PPS On-site Child Care Resource

As we were chatting about some of the issues around after care for our school-age children (cost, space, quality, and providers, among other things), we added these important programs to the School Connections site.  For those of us relying on these programs, they are an integral part of our children's school experience and yet another provider and program to get a feel for.  So, now you'll find links to eight of the 10 different on-site child care providers on the Schools Connection forum (some don't have web sites).  And better yet, you can 'connect' and discuss them, too - just as you've been doing for individual schools:

1. Vermont Hills Family Life Center
2. Art4Life
3. YMCA
4. Peninsula Children's Center
5. Friendly House
6. Portland Jewish Academy
7. Irvington Extended Day Program
8. Sun Community Program

We hope this will help us assess and compare providers and programs and benefit from the wisdom and experience of those who have gone before us!  The PPS child care web site has important information, as well, that is definitely worth a look.

PPS Before-/Aftercare Survey

Portland Public Schools is conducting a parent survey on before and after school care.  The results will (hopefully) have an impact on what happens in our individual schools next year.  I've been having some issues with our aftercare provider and when I called Nancy Hauth, the PPS child care coordinator, she listened to my complaints and also encouraged me to complete the on-line survey and pass it along to other parents. 

The survey should be available until December 8th and can be accessed from the following link:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB228EADKFQPL

Portland Public Schools is conducting a parent survey on before and after school care.  The results will (hopefully) have an impact on what happens in our individual schools next year.  I've been having some issues with our aftercare provider and when I called Nancy Hauth, the PPS child care coordinator, she listened to my complaints and also encouraged me to complete the on-line survey and pass it along to other parents. 

The survey should be available until December 8th and can be accessed from the following link:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB228EADKFQPL

Metropolitan Learning Center

Metropolitan Learning Center

2033 NW Glisan
Portland, OR 97209

http://www.mlc-k12.com/

Does anyone have any experience with MLC?

Montessori Charter or Magnet School

I am wondering if there are any Montessori or in the style of Montessori options for 1st through 8th grade?

Connect: Capitol Hill Elementary School

Do you go to Capitol Hill?  Care to share feedback?  Want to meet other families at Capitol Hill?  Connect in the comments!

Capitol Hill Elementary School
K-5
8401 SW 17th | Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 916-6303 | Fax: (503) 916-2616

Connect: Opal Charter School

I was searching for some other parents perspective on the Opal Charter school, Especially the Kindergarten program.  I have twin girls who are a year or so away from going to Kindergarten and am looking for some great places close in downtown or NW area.

Opal Charter School
4015 SW Canyon Road
Portland OR 97221
Phone: (503) 471-9902
Fax: (503) 223-6600
Contact: Suzanna Lindeman 
e-mail: slindeman@portlandcm.org

Connect: Trillium Charter School

I was searching for some other parents perspective on the Trillium Charter school, Especially the Kindergarten program.  I have twin girls who are a year or so away from going to Kindergarten and am looking for some great places close in downtown or NW area.

Trillium Charter School
5420 N. Interstate Ave. Portland, OR 97217

Chief Joseph and the new principal

We live in Piedmont and Chief Joe is our neighborhood school. For a long time I'd heard only good things about the school, not least because everyone seemed to love the principal, who I hear had been there for many years. Then she retired and a replacement recently came on board. Interestingly, I hear the new principal sees fit to send his own children to Catholic school instead of to public school, although that may not be indicative of anything...

So I'm really wondering, Chief Joe parents: What's up? How are things at your school? Still good? How do you feel about the new principal?

Connect: Woodstock Elementary School

Mamas are looking to connect.  Do you have feedback about Woodstock?  Do you attend Woodstock?

Woodstock
K-5
5601 SE 50th
Portland, OR 97206
503-916-6380

Laurelhurst K-8

Hi mamas!
We are considering a move into the Laurelhust school boundary. Any opinions on the school? Do they have any special programs ? Is the school worth a costly move? Any in-put would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!

Astor Elementary/Middle

Astor K-8

5601 N. Yale

503.916.6244

A rockin' chess club for all grade levels, NikeGo (a good program notwithstanding the corporate sponsorship of public schools), conflict manager program, PE, art, and library.

This neighborhood school encourages parent involvement and has an active, dynamic, dedicated PTA.