Back by popular demand for Savannah’s Women In Business Expo‘s wonderful partners, groups and organizations: have your business name on event flyers, the event’s website & the Comcast May commercial.

By partnering with Savannah’s Women In Business Expo event, your organization will receive $5 off every ticket sold. More info by clicking here.

Great fundraiser & makes it easier for attendees to purchase tickets at your business or from your group. Share with your friends.

Contact Savannah’s Women In Business Expo at womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com

The Savannah’s Women In Business Expo will take place at the Hyatt Regency in the downtown Savannah.

Check out the website at www.SavWomenInBusinessExpo.com for more great details about how you can participate.

Savannah’s Women In Business Expo Event, 1-877-WIB-EXPO or email womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com, www.savwomeninbusinessexpo.com

Congratulations St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island for recently receiving recognition as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation.

This marks the second year in a row for the Savannah private school to receive the honor. The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging schools in the country for 15 years.

“I’m thrilled that St. Andrew’s is again being recognized for one of our distinguishing characteristics–that we provide a challenging curriculum to all of our students while giving them the individual attention and supportive environment they need to help them meet that challenge,” said Sara Rubinstein, Upper School Head. “Through making our International Baccalaureate program accessible to all students, not just the top 2% of any class, we fulfill our promise to give each St. Andrew’s student the high quality learning environment our families expect and deserve.”

St. Andrew’s is the only private school in Georgia to be recognized on the most challenging list.

View the Post’s challenging high schools list by clicking here.

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School committed to being a leader in 21st Century teaching and learning, which includes a curricular focus on creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and character. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school, visit www.saintschool.com  or call 912.897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’re invited to the 37th Annual Savannah Scottish Games
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat. May 11, 2013
@ Bethesda Home for Boys, 9520 Ferguson Avenue
912.233.6017
Bring your family and friends out for a day of Scottish cultural heritage, food, entertainment, shopping, highland dancing, piping, heavy athletic competitions and children’s activities.
Gates open at 9:00 with opening ceremonies at 12 noon
The Savannah Games are the 4th oldest Scottish games in the Southeastern United States. The Games allow the visitor to enjoy the sounds, tastes, and visual images that Highlanders experienced as early as 100 AD. Come join a grand celebration of Scottish culture with competition, entertainment, shopping, activities, and refreshments for the entire family!
Schedule of events here.

Adults – $10 in advance & $12 at the gate
Children 11 – 17 – $5
Children 10 and under – free
Military with ID – $8

Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah is having a  “Sunny Patch Melissa and Doug” sale during April! It is buy 2 get 1 free!

This sale runs until the end of April! Umbrellas, beach chairs, water toys, buckets and beach bags!

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales & products.

Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Join Well FED magazine & many other local non profits and organizations at Play Streets Sun. April 28 and help attempt a world record at most people simultaneously hopscotching!

Well FED is shutting down Lincoln Street from Henry to Gaston in downtown Savannah for the first in a series of FREE unique family and health oriented events! More info here.

Sunday, April 28, 2013 Chalk Sports Ciclovia Play Street
Time: 2pm-5pm
Where: Lincoln Street Corridor

Bring your kids, family, and friends to enjoy:

Live Music from Local Musicians
Shopping from tons of Farmers’ Market vendors
Art exhibit and activities
Children’s Bicycle Games
Chalk Poetry
Healthy Cooking Demos from local chefs
Bicycle Repairs

And last but not least, join Well FED in an attempt to break the World Record for most people simultaneously HOPSCOTCHING. The goal is to have as many as 400 people hopscotch their way into the Guiness Book of World Records

So get out and get active!

Volunteers are needed to help make this happen so please contact Well FED if you would like to help in some way!! Please contact Well FED at 912.480.4345 or email info@wellfedsavannah.com  or visit their website by clicking here.

Friends of the Coastal Gardens presents their 19th annual, “Sunday Supper in the Strawberry Patch” Sunday April 28 from 5-7pm @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419

Garden tours begin at 4pm followed by a delicious, traditional Sunday supper, silent auction, door prizes and entertainment. 25.00 per person. Checks can be made payable to “Friends of the Coastal Gardens” Please RSVP by April 25, (912) 921-5460. More info here.

Side note: According to the Coastal Georgia Botanical Facebook page, their pick-your-own strawberry fields are closed until Monday (April 22) at 9 am AT THE EARLIEST. Strawberries are you-pick only, sold at $2.00/lb. Regular picking hours are Monday through Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm. Keep in mind, the field often closes before 4 pm when there are no more ripe strawberries left. It’s always wise to call ahead to ensure there are ripe berries on the day of a planned visit, (912) 921-5460. There is no strawberry picking on Sundays.

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org

The Melting Pot of Savannah is a great place to get together with girlfriends for a fabulous, fondue dinner.

Stay connected with The Melting Pot of Savannah on Facebook here and on Twitter here.

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations, www.meltingpot.com/savannah

Here’s an updated 2021 list of Savannah-Pooler-Hilton Head Is. area restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free specials on certain nights.

Most will offer one free kid’s meal for children 12 years old and younger on certain nights with the purchase of an adult entree. Typically, Kids-Eat-Free nights deals cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid in-store only at participating locations. Please call ahead to confirm.

Know of more kids-eat-free nights to add to this restaurant list? Please email details to anne@southernmamas.com.

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Sundays

Sundays, Kids Eat Free w/ purchase of adult meal @ certain Moe’s Southwest Grill locations including:
Moe’s Pooler (246 Pooler Pkwy, Suite H)
Moe’s Savannah (7801 Abercorn St.)
Moe’s Bluffton (3 Malphrus Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

Sundays, Kids Eat Free @ Dickey’s BBQ Savannah

Sundays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Barberitos Habersham Village location, Savannah
Call to confirm: (912) 349-6750

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Mondays

Mondays after 4PM, $1.99 Kids’ Meals @ Mellow Mushroom, Pooler
Call to confirm: (912) 330-7133

Mondays 11AM-10PM, 99-cents Kids’ Meals & Desserts @ The Tin Fin Restaurant, Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 295-5837

Mondays & Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/ purchase of adult entree) @ Huddle House, Rincon

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Tuesdays

Tuesdays 5PM until close, Kids Eat Free @ Ruby Tuesday Pooler

Mondays & Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Huddle House, Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 826-6940

Tuesdays, 99-cent macaroni or hot dog kids’ meals @ Texas Roadhouse, Pooler
Call to confirm: (912) 748-7878 (Pooler)
(912) 961-5650 (Savannah)

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Wednesdays

Wednesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Riley’s in Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 295-2851

Wednesday, Kids Eat Free 3-9PM @ Jersey Mike’s. One free mini sub with a regular sub purchase.

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Fridays & Saturdays

Fridays & Saturdays, Kids Eat Free, Fish & Chips @ Pie Society, Pooler location
Call to confirm: (912) 856-4785

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Hilton Head Is. 

Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Reilley’s Grill & Bar, Hilton Head Is.
Call to confirm: (843) 842-4414

Saturdays, Kids Pay What They Weigh (w/purchase or adult sandwich, bowl or tavern plate) @ Street Meet American Tavern, Hilton Head Is.
Call to confirm: (843) 842-2570

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More Deals

Denny’s offers Kids Eat Free days, but participation varies depending on your location.

Firehouse Subs: Birthday deal at Firehouse Subs. By filling out THIS FORM, you can get either a free kids combo or a free medium sub for your child on their BD. The free deal requires the purchase of medium or large sub, chips and drink.

Join Sara Jane Children’s Boutique from 12-5:30pm Monday April 22nd for a special Savannah Fashion Week event.

Sara Jane Children’s Boutique will be hosting a trunk show, presenting items from The Beaufort Bonnet Company, as well as a chance to design your own graphic tee with local designer Winslett Watson from Back Yard Baby.

TBBC trunk show will offer a variety of classic upscale items for little southern belles and gents such as bonnets, bucket hats, diaper covers and much more. Back Yard Baby will have their unique personalized t-shirts and items for order as well as a chance to make one of kind t-shirt designs. (Free exclusive SFW2013 gift with purchase while supplies last)

Sara Jane Children’s Boutique is accepting the following items from their Savannah Fashion Week partner charity, Union Mission:
-NEW toiletries
-Children’s diapers
-NEW pillows
-NEW Linens
-NEW towels
-NEW makeup

If you bring any of these items to support this fabulous charity, you will receive a 10% off coupon!

Sara Jane Children’s Boutique, 202 E. 37th Street, Savannah, 31401 On Facebook here.  Sara Jane Children’s Boutique is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Did the pre-K lottery not go as you’d hoped? Is your precious toddler ready to expand his/her world and begin developing preschool social skills?

Check out the new JEA Preschool Savannah . It’s a program focused on providing a strong preschool experience in a nurturing environment with low teacher to student ratio. The preschool is now accepting applications. Meet & Greet on April 25th at 5:30pm at the JEA. Free babysitting available; reservations required. For more information go to www.savannahjea.org  or call 912-355-8111 .

About JEA Preschool Savannah JEA Preschool Savannah, located in the Jewish Educational Alliance community center at 5111 Abercorn Street, will open its doors in August 2013. The school, which will serve the needs of children ages 16 months through 4 years, focuses on the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting. The core curriculum, led by qualified and experienced teachers, is available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended hours are available daily from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on JEA Preschool Savannah, please call 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org  or visit www.savannahjea.org .

JEA Preschool Savannah, 5111 Abercorn St., Savannah, www.savannahjea.org, 912-355-8111 (ext. 228), email preschool@savj.org  JEA Preschool is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade
6:30 PM Fri. May 17, 2013
Tybee Island, Georgia
For more information, please call Jack Boylston at
912.658.8134 or email at tybeejack@live.com.  

Prepare to get wet at this annual parade along Butler Avenue designed for beach bums of all ages!FREE  The floats are often trailers or boats, filled with water-throwing paraphernalia. Spectators, lined up along the parade route on Butler Avenue, armed with buckets, squirt guns and hoses. A Tybee Island tradition since 1987. There’s no better way to kick off the summer season on Tybee Island!

THE RULES:            Water balloons, buckets and pressure washers are prohibited and considered dangerous. No ice water. Restrict your targets to parade participants and on-lookers only. Do not attempt to aim your hose or water gun at a police officer. Residents and visitors are asked to use common sense in choosing and soaking your targets. It is illegal to open car doors or homes to spray inside. By following these guidelines, everyone can have a great time!

The SCAD Sand Arts Festival is 10 AM-4 PM Fri May 10 2013 on Tybee’s North Beach, featuring competitions in sand castle design, sand sculpture, sand relief and wind sculpture. FREE!

Every year, Tybee Island’s idyllic North Beach is transformed into a surreal landscape dotted with elaborate castles and wild creatures cast by the imaginations and creative skills of SCAD students.

The SCAD sculptors mold the sand into jaw-dropping, extraordinary and even humorous works of art as crowds flock to the beach to admire their efforts. View last year’s winning creations by clicking here in all five categories.

Stand Up Paddleboarding Fest (SUPfest)
11 am-2 p.m. Sat. May 18 2013.
This fun-oriented event will be held at Wilson Landing in Palmetto Bluff on the May River. The festival will include free introductory clinics and instruction, along with equipment trials and demonstrations. Clinics will be offered. Certified guides from Outside Hilton Head/Palmetto Bluff and several national paddlesport professionals will conduct the programs.

Free & open to the public.

For more information call (843)686-6996 or visit www.outsidehiltonhead.com .

Palmetto Bluff, 19 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC 29910

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah will host its 13th Annual Doggie Carnival Sunday, June 2 from noon to 6 pm at Forsyth Park at the Band Shell.

This is a kid-friendly event with bounce castles, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting and fun contests like the Pooch Smooch.

It’s also canine-friendly – so bring your best friend for Doggie Derby races, contests, and doggie ice cream.

Watch Circus Stella http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H8NQZn8KBA and K-9 dog demos; meet Humane Society dogs looking for new homes including an adoptable doggie inmate year anniversary “jail” in the park from the Chatham County Sherriff’s “Operation New Hope” jail pups program.

Other highlights include: food; you can “ask the vet” and get “advice from the behavior specialist”, or commission a portrait by the talented SCAD sketchersl LIVE music; raffle drawings for some fabulous prizes (at only $5 a ticket).

Admission to the carnival is free! Don’t miss this fun-filled event and a Cinco de Mayo fun day, emceed by faithful support from WRHQ’s Paul Sebastian. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

UPDATE: Winner is Nicole Marie Maline, whose derby would be Coastal Misfit! Congratulations Nicole, pls email us anne@southernmamas.com!

This week, a SouthernMamas.com winner will win four FREE tickets to a Savannah Derby Devils bout! To enter to win, like the Savannah Derby Devils on Facebook here.  Then answer this question on their wall: what would your tough & cool roller derby nickname be? Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter: 10 PM Thurs. April 18 2013. We’ll pick a winner this week  & announce the winners here & on the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page. Winner can pick which date she wants to attend. Check out the Savannah Derby Devils 2013 season schedule below.

The Savannah Derby Devils women’s roller derby team are counting down to their seventh competitive season starting April 20 with their debut bout – a doubleheader – at the Savannah Civic Center.

Season tickets are available until April 20 through the Savannah Civic Center Box Office and through Savannahcivic.com. Adult season tickets are $62, including fees. Season ticket holders get twice the derby for the price, including free admission to the SDD’s public scrimmages at SuperGoose Sports and a bonus bout in October at a location to be announced.

The Derby Devils will return to the Savannah Civic Center arena this year with exciting, family-friendly fun. Each event includes two roller derby bouts starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., activities and half-time games for kids, raffles benefiting local charities, concessions and cold beer. Some events will include mini-bouts by the SDD’s little sister league, the Savannah Jr. DerbyTaunts.

Adult tickets for single events are $16. Child tickets for ages 3-12 are $2. Children under 3 are free. Discounts are available for purchasing tickets in advance and for seniors, students, military, groups of 10 or more and members of USARS and WFTDA.

Started in 2006, the Savannah Derby Devils include more than 50 female skaters ages 19 to 40-something as well as male and female referees hailing from across the Coastal Empire. Managed, “by the skaters, for the skaters,” the league consists of two teams: The SDD All-Stars and the Hostess City Hellions. The league is an apprentice member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, the international governing body for the sport.

The league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs in addition to competitive play. For more information, visit www.savannahderby.com or www.facebook.com/savannahderbydevils .

2013 Season Schedule

April 20
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Greenville Derby Dames (Greenville, SC)
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Tragic City Roller Girls (Birmingham, AL)
May 18
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs Middle Ga. Derby Demons (Macon)
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Gainesville (FL) Roller Rebels

June 15
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Atlanta Rollergirls
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Atlanta Rollergirls
July 20
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Lowcountry Highrollers (Charleston, SC)
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Lowcountry Highrollers

August 17
5 p.m. “Back-to-School Brawl” Regional Derby Scrimmage
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Texas Rollergirls Hustlers (Austin, TX)
September 21
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Chattanooga Roller Girls
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Chattanooga Roller Girls
October 19 (Bonus bout at a location TBA)
5 p.m. Savannah’s Hostess City Hellions vs. Rogue Roller Girls (Fayetteville, NC)
7 p.m. Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs. Classic City Rollergirls (Athens, GA)

Public Scrimmages
The SDD will also host a number of Thursday night public scrimmages at SuperGoose Sports. Dates and times will be announced throughout the season.

Savannah Derby Devils, www.savannahderby.com   Savannah Derby Devils are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is offering summer mini-camps for ages 4-7 years old. Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Summer mini-camps at Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Wilmington Is. For ages 4-7 years old. Time: 9 AM-noon or 9 AM-1 PM, Mon-Fri. Click here for more info & see below.

The mini-summer camps are in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment! Tumblegym’s experienced staff will keep your little one moving while having a great time.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds. Their curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class.

Please “like” Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Facebook here to keep up with latest news and specials.

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

Additional Programs Available for Summer (see website here for details)

Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off your initial class fee..

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Copyright Beaches/Sandals

Need an escape to a tropical paradise? Sandals and Beaches luxury all-inclusive resorts are located on some the most popular islands throughout the Caribbean including, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Bahamas, & among others. Currently, both are offering incredible deals like 65% off, airfare credits up to $555, and for a very limited time you can receive a $250 spa credit for booking with Enchanted Travel.

Sandals Resorts are adults-only and perfect for a romantic getaway without the kiddos. You’ll enjoy exotic rooms with private pools, butler service, and captivating views . Beaches Resorts were designed with families in mind, featuring large rooms, waterparks, and children’s programming including nanny services. Beaches also is home to your kids favorite Seasame Street characters!

No matter if you choose a tropical getaway with (or without) the kiddos everything is included in these resorts. Gourmet restaurants… check! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages…check! Scuba diving…check! Seriously, everything at Sandals and Beaches is included from food, drinks, activities, and the childcare (at Beaches) is all included in the price.

Get your no obligation Sandals or Beaches vacation quote today, and start planning your tropical getaway!

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Enchanted Travel, 843.284.3241 Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/enchantedtravel

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Enchanted Travel 843.284.3241 Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/enchantedtravel Tara McCoy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Pre-K Lottery Update:

We heard from several moms recently who were surprised by changes to the pre-K wait list this year for Savannah-Chatham public schools. Basically,  if your child was accepted to one of your school choices, then he/she was not put on the waiting list for your other choices. In the past, students who were not accepted to their choices were automatically put on the waiting list. You can read parents’ concerns on the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

This change negatively affects those parents whose neighborhood school is not a good school, but they were required to make it one of their choices. Now they’ve been accepted to their neighborhood school & were not even put on the waiting list for their school of choice.

District 1 Savannah-Chatham County School Board Member Julie Wade looked into parents’ complaints & below are the answers she received.

Below are responses to Julie Wade’s questions about this year’s changes in the pre-K waiting list process. The repsonses are from David Feliciano, Chief Data and Accountability Officer for Savannah-Chatham Public School System:

There are two places we provided information on choice scenarios for parents to review and be aware of. One was above the choice selection list on the online application. The other reference was on our public website FAQ for Lottery. Since the lottery has completed, the FAQs have been replaced with FAQ for Registration. Below is a copy of the information that was posted:

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Pre-K school choice scenarios:
1. The family lives in a school attendance zone that has a Pre-K Program.

• If the family only wants to attend the Pre-K program in their school attendance zone, select the school as the first choice selection and leave the other two blank.

• If the family wants to attend a Pre-K program that is not in their school attendance zone, select the school as the first choice selection and select the attendance zone school as the second choice. The third choice can be left blank.

• If the family wants to maximize their opportunity for entry into a Pre-K program, enter three choices with one of them being the attendance zone school.
2. The family lives in a school attendance zone that does not have a Pre-K program.

• If the family only wants to attend a specific Pre-K program, select the school as the first choice selection and leave the other two blank.

• If the family wants to maximize their opportunity for entry into a Pre-K program, enter three choices.

Note: If a family is selected for a Pre-K slot, they will no longer be on any wait list.

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When the lottery was designed, it was designed to support community schools. Two specific rules impacted parent choices in the lottery:

• Priority is to be given to families that live within the Pre-K Center attendance zone.

• Families are required to list their attendance zone Pre-K Center as one of three choices.

Once a Pre-K slot is provided within the county, families are taken off of any other wait list. This was done to prevent families from holding wait list positions when they are already attending a Pre-K program within SCCPSS.

Q: For those that were not placed anywhere and are on two or three wait lists, can they withdraw from some of the wait lists?

A: Parents can remove their child from any wait list and still remain on others. Only when they accept a slot into a Pre-K program they are removed from others. The family that is on Shuman’s list can call the school and have their child pulled from the wait list. The child will still be listed on the other Pre-K program wait list. We will post this information on the website and provide it to the schools as this particular scenario was not covered.

Options for consideration:

The second rule listed above can be removed from the system. In doing so, families can pick and choose any Pre-K center of their choice, have the option of only entering one, two, or up to three Pre-K center, and don’t have to list their attendance zone school.

The above are responses to District 1 Savannah-Chatham County School Board Member Julie Wade’s questions about this year’s changes in the Pre-K waiting list process. The responses are from David Feliciano, Chief Data and Accountability Officer Savannah-Chatham Public School System.

This week’s Saved by the Deal: 50% of Polka Dots in Savannah. See the deal details here.

It is official, Savannah’s best gift shop, is offering a $20 Gift Card for $10!

The Vera Bradley Collection is Perfect for Mothers, Babies with Style, Beach and Summer Fashion.

Take a Tour of the Store!

Sandles, Candles, Cards, Crafts and More!

Men’s Fashion, Gift Registry, Team Pride or a heart for Savannah

Support Young life today: Buy a voucher and share it with your friends by clicking here. Join the Polka Dots mailing list for updates on sales and new products! Click Here

Polka Dots, 107 Charlotte Rd, Ste E, Savannah, GA 31410 tel: 912.898.3730, http://www.polkadotssavannah.com/  Saved the Deal is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

First Presbyterian Church of Savannah will hold its popular Vacation Bible School June 24-28 2013, 9am-noon.

Bible school is open to children 3 years-rising 5th graders. Open to the public.

This year’s theme is Everywhere Fun Fair.  The children will have the opportunity to learn about God’s love for them and God’s call to love one another at the world famous and renowned First Presbyterian fairgrounds.  They will learn about different parts of the world and how God is working there, all while enjoying a day at the fair.

Register here by June 14 to ensure your child gets a T-shirt. Cost is $20 for the first child, $10 for each additional child. If you would like to register your child/children, please click here.  Or call the church office at 354-7615 and speak to Will Shelburne or stop by the church to pick up a registration form. Or email Will Shelburne at will@savannahfpc.org.

You can download a registration form here.

First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave, Savannah, GA 31405

FOR A LISTING OF MORE LOCAL SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE.

The Savannah Children’s Theatre presents Little Women this month.

The beloved story of the March sisters is as timeless and relevant today as when it was first published in 1868. Now this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. April 19 and 26 at 7 p.m.; April 20 and 21 at 3 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center or by calling 912 238-9015 or at www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org .

Worried about where your child is going to attend preschool next year or trying to find a FREE, quality state-funded pre-K program in Savannah?

If so, you’ll be thrilled to learn about Maggie’s Morning School, a NAEYC accredited private, non-profit pre-school. This popular, beloved well-established Savannah school offers hands-on learning and a child-centered approach that encourages exploration and independence through a well prepared environment.

Mission
Maggie’s Morning School provides a developmentally appropriate, quality learning experience for a diverse student body in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment. The focus is on the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each and every child through hands on activities and support by working together with families, well-trained teachers, and community resources.

Description
Maggie’s Morning School has been serving Savannah since 1982. The school has 2, 3, and 5 half day and full day programs for children 18 months (by Sept. 1) through age four, and the Bright From the Start, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Pre-Kindergarten program.
Maggie’s provides an exceptional and unique learning environment in order to facilitate social, emotional, physical and intellectual development in each child.

Please come visit the school at 6610 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31405 and see why Maggie’s Morning School is  “The Creative Alternative!”

Upcoming events at Maggie’s Morning School which are open to the public include: 

1) Gently-Used Sale Saturday April 20, 8 a.m. – Noon. School parking lot. Indoors if there is inclement weather.

2) Open House Week – Monday April 22 – Friday April 26. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a..m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Come see what makes Maggie’s “The Creative Alternative” for Pre-school and learn about Maggie’s summer program “Earthworks”.

For the school year, Maggie’s serves children ages 18 months (by Sept 1) through 3 classes of State-Funded (FREE) Pre-K.

For the summer program, Maggie’s serves children 18 months (by Sept 1) through children entering 2nd grade.

Call (912) 352-8404 or (912) 352-8065 for more info or click here.  Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

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