Discover private schools at Independent Schools Fair
The Independent Schools Fair, an event to introduce families to the programs of top schools on the North Side, in the north suburbs, and elsewhere in the Chicago area, will be Sunday, Oct. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Chicago Historical Society Museum, Clark St. and North Ave.
The Independent Schools Fair is free and open to the public. Admission representatives will be available to discuss opportunities at the schools.
Families visiting the Fair will also be able to visit the museum for free. There will be special entertainment for children.
"This Fair is a wonderful opportunity for families to become acquainted with individual independent schools, to learn more about the rich variety of programs they offer," said Carol Parham, Admissions Director of Chicago's Ancona School and coordinator of the Fair. The Fair, which is being held for the 15th year, has become a popular event for families looking for excellent schools for their children.
"Some independent schools use traditional, classical curricula, some are specialized for gifted students or those interested in the arts, and others offer nontraditional programs. By visiting with individual admissions directors, parents can identify the schools that are best for their children," Parham added.
Although the schools each offer a different program, they all provide a high degree of individual attention for students and share with parents high expectations for student achievement, she said.
These North Side schools will be represented at the Fair: Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Catherine Cook School, Chicago Academy for the Arts, Chicago Waldorf School, Francis W. Parker School, Latin School, Lycée Français de Chicago, North Park Elementary School, and Sacred Heart Academy for Girls/Hardey Prep for Boys.
North suburban schools will include Countryside Montessori School, Northbrook; North Shore Country Day School, Winnetka; Quest Academy, Palatine; Roycemore School, Evanston; and Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, Lake Forest.
These boarding schools also will be represented: Conserve School, Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin; Fox River Country Day School, Elgin; Howe Military Academy, Howe, Indiana; La Lumiere School, La Porte, Indiana; St. John's Military Academy, Delafield, Wisconsin; and Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Other schools represented at the Fair will be Ancona School, Morgan Park Academy, and University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, all in Chicago, as well as Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove.
The Independent Schools Fair is organized by the Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools, which represents schools in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. For more information, call (773) 924-2456 or visit www.independentschools.net.
St. Gregory High School puts 'fun' in 'fundraiser'
Can you "spare" some time for fun? St. Gregory High School has planned a fundraiser, in memory of Marty Manning, Class of 1970, at a bowling alley. The Marty Manning Candlelight Bowl will be held at Habetler Bowl, 5250 N. Northwest Hwy., on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. The cost is $30 per person, or $55 per couple, which includes three games, bowling shoes, and pizza.
Get away from the TV and the turmoil! The grass doesn't need cutting anymore and the leaves look great right where they are just in time for Halloween. Dust off your old bowling shirts and come out for an afternoon of good old-fashioned family fun. Friends, family, alumni, parishioners and neighbors — you are all invited! Join the good time and help to raise funds for students in need of financial assistance. For tickets, stop in the school office or call (773) 907-2114 by Oct. 14.
School Showcase at Gordon Tech
The Ravenswood Community Council will be hosting a "School Showcase" at Gordon Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., that will feature 21 schools from the area. The event is geared towards parents and students who are trying to decide what school to attend. Representatives from each of the schools will be in attendance and a comprehensive school information guide will be produced.
Teachers On Call offers 1-on-1 tutoring at home for all ages
Teachers On Call, a tutoring and educational company in Chicagoland and northwest Indiana, supplies only tutors who are experienced and certified teachers. They offer tutoring services for all academic subjects and all grade levels (k-12), as well as help with organizational and study skills, and test preparation for the new SAT.
The mission of Teachers On Call is to provide affordable and professional tutoring services using the highest quality teachers in a one-on-one, in-home learning environment that supports the local School District’s curriculum.
Founder George Chapas, a graduate of Indiana State University, was an elementary teacher for five years. At Northern Illinois University, he received a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Chapas has spent the last 30 years working as an educational consultant for the nation’s top educational publishers, assisting in the development and implementation of nationally recognized learning programs in schools in Illinois and Indiana. He is responsible for the day-to-day administration tasks of Teachers On Call.
Co-founder Diane Chapas is also a graduate of Indiana State University, with a degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy, and worked as a social worker with Head Start program in Illinois. She is responsible for parent communication and interviewing of teachers who want to join the dynamic team of dedicated tutors. She devotes many volunteer hours to community-based organizations that support educational opportunities
for women.
St. Scholastica Academy hosts Admissions Open Houses
St. Scholastica Academy invites you and your daughters to an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., as well as Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Academy, 7416 N. Ridge Blvd. Middle school students as well as current high school students are welcome to explore the International Baccalaureate and college preparatory programs, the extensive fine arts curriculum, the athletic programs, and the international community that St. Scholastica Academy has to offer.
Prospective students and their parents will meet with current students, faculty, and parents to learn how St. Scholastica Academy prepares young women for life. Free parking is available in the school's lot. For more information or directions, please contact Ashly Cargle, Community Liaison, at (773) 764-5715, ext. 356, or visit www.scholastica.us today. |
