SCHOOLS Beaumont School is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school where girls grow to be accomplished young women, and confident, compassionate leaders. Sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, Beaumont educates women for life, leadership and service, and is the only allgirls’ International Baccalaureate Candidate School in Greater Cleveland. Visit BeaumontSchool.org to learn more! Hanna Perkins preschool and kindergarten help children and parents alike, focusing on healthy emotional development. Our students get all the academic fundamentals – plus they learn to manage themselves and the complex social situations of daily life while having fun in a nurturing environment of mutual respect. Hathaway Brown gives students the best possible preparation for success. The signature Science Research and Engineering Program, Center for Global Citizenship, and Osborne Writing Center are among numerous lines of study girls can pursue through HB’s unique Institute for 21st Century Education. HB students excel in the classroom, on the playing field, in service to their communities, and in global cultural immersion programs. Graduates attend top-rated colleges and universities. Girls K-12, co-ed Early Childhood Program and Infant and Toddler Center. Financial aid, merit scholarships, and transportation available. Grades 5-12 • Open House, October 22, 5-7 pm • More tours and open houses: www.hb.edu/openhouse. Under new Head of School Mike Griffith, the Ratner School in Pepper Pike uses a Montessori-influenced foundation to educate toddlers through 8th grade. Our nurturing and academically robust environment includes very diverse multi-age classrooms and important one-on-one time between teachers and students. We offer Montessori education for students from 20 months to 6 years old, and Montessori-influenced primary and middle school curricula. We use each child’s unique “Learning Fingerprint” to help that child achieve his or her full potential. Parent Preview Day is Tuesday, October 27 at 9:30 am. Fall enrollment is open. A tuition credit program is available. More information is at www.theratnerschool.org/bb or call Laurie Mandell at 216.464.0033, ext 1119. Though our name has changed, our mission has not. Superior general academics and Jewish studies remain central to our mission. As Cleveland’s only Jewish day school accredited for educational excellence by ISACS, we exceed Ohio education standards for all core curricular subjects. Small class sizes, engaged learning, Jewish values and personalized instruction are all part of our supportive learning community, along with STEM, Hebrew, Spanish, art, music and physical education. Extracurricular programs include competitive sports, drama, Power of the Pen, Model UN, Robotics and more. Students start with a warm welcome and graduate well prepared for high school and beyond. Early childhood through 8th grade. the Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School is located at 26500 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood. More information is available at www.agnon. org or contact Laura Simon, director of admissions, at 216.464.4055. Private 2015 Candidates’ Forum The following pages have been provided by Beachwood Buzz to serve as an equal forum for both City Council and School Board candidates to provide editorial content. City Council candidates are first presented in alphabetical order, followed by School Board candidates, also listed alphabetically. Positioning of each candidate’s picture and statement is determined by the page layout and should not be construed as editorializing. Additionally, placement of political ads is a judgment in magazine layout, with rotations based on previous placement. It is not a reflection or commentary on any individual candidate or political position. It is our responsibility to make educated choices when going to the polls. Do your part and vote on Tuesday, November 3rd. Every vote counts. October 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 49