School searching in Savannah? Come to Susie King Taylor Community School – a tuition-free, public K-8 charter school – for an afternoon of food, music, and community. Plus, staff will be giving tours and answering questions about #SKTCS enrollment.
All of this happens at the Peace Love and Learning Community Exposition on Feb. 4 2023, Noon- 2PM @ Susie King Taylor Community School, 1709 Bull St., Savannah 31401.
Watch a video about Susie King Taylor Community school here.
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Applications for 2023-2024 School Year
Susie King Taylor Community School is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year.
Parents, join Calvary Day School for the 2023 Dancing With the Calvary Stars, presented by Chatham Parkway Toyota, which will be held Friday, February 10 at Victory North in Savannah.
Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and silent auction! Don’t miss your chance to see Calvary Stars take the stage!
Grab your best party dress and dancing shoes as we dance the night away! View ticket and table package options here.
This free weekly e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings as well as summer camps 2023, school open houses & application deadlines, free events, pediatric dentists, pediatricians and more.
Though the first few weeks of a new year offer an excellent opportunity for a fresh start, the time is always right to make healthier choices for you and your family. If you’re looking to prioritize your kids’ overall health this year and in the years to come, pediatric concierge care may be the right choice for you. Here are just some of the many benefits you’ll enjoy as a member of Dr. Alexander’s practice.
Ease of Scheduling Appointments With other pediatric practices, parents have to call first thing in the morning in order to even attempt to make a same-day appointment. If they’re lucky enough to be seen that day, they’re often placed with a random provider who has never even met their child. At our practice, we take the stress out of scheduling and work around YOUR schedule, and you are guaranteed to see Sam (our amazing NP) or Dr. Alexander every visit!
Direct Access to Your Pediatrician Do you sometimes feel like you’ve spent half the day simply trying to get in touch with your doctor’s office? With our practice, you can text or call your pediatrician directly to ask questions and avoid unnecessary visits — saving you time and money! In typical practices, parents are told they must schedule an appointment for any concerns. With concierge pediatric care, you can send a photo or video of your child directly to Dr. Alexander through a HIPAA-compliant messaging system, and you’ll often be able to start treatment at home.
After-Hours Access to Dr. Alexander Sometimes you don’t notice that your child isn’t feeling well until you get home from work and the doctor’s office has already closed. No need to worry! You can text Dr. Alexander through the Spruce messaging app and hear back right away, helping to give you peace of mind. If you need to schedule a sick visit for the next day, you can do so online, day or night. By having after hours access, we can often keep you out of urgent cares or emergency rooms so that your child’s care is consistently with your PCP, improving quality of care and saving you money.
Increased Quality of Care Do you often feel rushed when you visit your child’s pediatrician, or that you spend the majority of your visit in the waiting room? At our practice, we don’t overbook our schedules. This allows patients to be seen as soon as they walk in for their appointment, removing any need for a waiting room at all! Even more importantly, this allows our team to spend ample time (usually 30 minutes to an hour) with each and every one of our patients, ensuring our patients and their parents leave our practice with all of their questions answered and concerns addressed.
These are just a few of the many benefits of joining Dr. Alexander’s concierge pediatric care practice! Not only will these services help save you valuable time and money, but they will also offer peace of mind that your child’s health is always in the best hands. If you’re interested in learning more about whether concierge pediatric care is right for your child, schedule a free consultation with Dr. Alexander to learn more about her practice and how it can benefit you.
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At Y day camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day. Each week will be a new theme.
Camp attendees must be between the ages of 5 and 12. Camp takes place Monday through Friday.
Check with your home branch for camp hours, but most will be 7AM-6PM. Weekly Rates. Learn more here.
YMCA locations across Coastal Georgia will be offering summer day camp including @ these Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: Effingham YMCA Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA Habersham YMCA Islands YMCA Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA Richmond Hill YMCA Tybee Island YMCA West Chatham YMCA
YMCA of Coastal Georgia is cutting the ribbon on EGYM smart strength circuit at three locations before the end of February, perfect for busy moms who need to get a in a full workout in less than 45 minutes.
First is the EGYM grand opening at the Effingham Y on 1/31, followed by the Islands Y on Whitemarsh Island 2/7, and the Liberty Y in Hinesville on 2/22.
What is interesting about EGYM is it provides a customized, full-body strength training workout in just 30 minutes, taking the guesswork out of strength training, and gives you a goal-specific training plan using a game-like interface.
That sounds like EGYM makes exercising more simple and efficient. We’re in!
The 2023 YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest, a benefit supporting the youth and family-centered programming that YMCA of Coastal Georgia provides throughout the course of the year, takes place Feb. 3 and 4 2023, with a kids run and 5K on Friday night (Feb. 3), followed by a 10K, half marathon, 2.8-mile beach run and 1-mile run on Saturday morning. (Feb. 4)
The kids run @ 5:30PM Fri. Feb. 3 is free but pre-registration is required so organizers can make sure everyone gets a T-shirt and a finisher medal. All proceeds support YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s income-based assistance program for youth sports leagues, summer camps, before- and after-school care and educational support.
Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano has been offering music and movement classes for children ages 0-7 and their caregivers in Savannah since 2002!
Participate with your child as they sing, play instruments, dance, move, and learn! We have limited spaces left in our Wednesday 11AM class, so join Kindermusik for a free trial today!
Nearly all cases of cervical cancer — as well as other cancers including those of the vulva, vagina, penis, and anus — are caused by HPV.
But HPV is highly preventable.
Similar to vaccines for many other viruses, the vaccine for HPV renders the virus ineffective by training the immune system to produce antibodies that bind to it as soon as it enters your body.
Anyone between the ages of 9 to 45 can receive the HPV vaccine to protect against the cancer-causing virus. Though this may seem an uncomfortable topic for protective parents or guardians, including HPV vaccination as part of a 10-12 year-old’s regular health check-up can ensure they’re fully safeguarded well before they become sexually active.
Those who have already started having sex can also still benefit. “If you haven’t yet contracted the virus,” assures SouthCoast Health pediatrician, Dr. Blaine Crosland (pictured) “it’s never too late to shield against it.”
We understand that children are at their best when they are healthy, so we are here to help spread awareness and share health and wellness resources in our community!
All children in Savannah and surrounding communities, along with their parents, are invited to participate in this fun, interactive day filled with activities, entertainment, vendors, and more!
The first 150 children at the event will also receive a FREE T-shirt.
Now enrolling: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano has announced their February musical monthly play dates- “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”!
Held on Sat. Feb. 18 2023, for ages 0-7 and their caregivers, we will enjoy music, instruments, movement, stories and more! Enroll today before spaces fill!
Come visit Risen Savior Christian Academy, voted BEST SCHOOL IN POOLER! (Pooler Magazine Best of Pooler 2022) at an open house Sat. Jan. 28 2023, 10AM-Noon.
Come and learn about the Preschool for 2, 3, & 4 year olds and the elementary school for Kindergarten through 8th grade.
At this open house, you will be able to:
*ENROLL for 2023-2024 *Meet the school’s caring staff members *Tour the school’s beautiful campus *Learn how the school’s curriculum develops the whole child
Students will participate in separate tracks (per age group) of three classes lasting one hour each.
The event kicks off with an Expo to learn about schools, universities, and Engineering companies right here in the Coastal Empire! Then as the students break off for classes the adults are invited to stay and learn how to keep the students interested in STEM and how to prep them for school.
When: Sat. Jan. 28, 2023
Where: Woodville-Tompkins High School
Registration: The fee is $8 per student and includes all supplies for the activities. Price goes up to $10 on Jan 20th. Adult registration is FREE
When completing the application, be prepared to submit your child’s birth certificate and proof of address in the application.
Parents will be notified of their child’s placement or wait list status by email on March 22, 2023.
To participate in the Pre-K Program for School Year 23-24, children must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2023 and must be a resident of Chatham County.
The Pre-Kindergarten program provides a full day (6.5 hours) of appropriate instructional services to students for the regular school calendar year. The purpose of the Pre-K Program is school readiness and transition to Kindergarten for success in later school years.
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following Tuesdays & one on Saturday in January 2023:
Tuesdays Jan. 17; Jan. 24; Jan. 31 as well as Saturday Jan. 21 2023
Tiny Tots is for children ages 5 & younger & their caregivers.
Kids can enjoy trampoline, foam in-ground pit, bars, balance beams & more.
Tiny Tots Playtime 9:30-11AM Jan. 17; Jan. 24; Jan. 31 as well as Saturday Jan. 21 2023 Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034 $10 per child (Cash only) For ages 5 & younger
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034
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Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to give back to your community? One way to make a big difference in the lives of others: donate blood.
SouthCoast Health experts share tips on donating blood including: why donations are needed; what does the blood donation involve; what are risks of donating blood. Learn more here.
Giving the gift of blood is giving the gift of life — often with very minimal cost to you. To discuss a blood donation schedule and any other health goals for the new year, connect with SouthCoast Health online or call directly at 912.691.3600.
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About Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc.
Savannah Children’s Choir, now Coastal Youth Choirs, has developed a reputation for excellence in the city, county, and beyond. In addition to tours in the United States, the Premier Choir has performed in England, Ireland, and France and has also appeared on television in South Korea. The singers have experienced artist residencies with world-renowned singers and clinicians.
After sixteen years, this nonprofit’s mission remains the same – to unite, mentor, and transform the children and youth of greater Savannah and the Low Country into responsible, creative, and confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and music education.
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The Savannah Philharmonic will host a concert, “When Instruments Roamed the Earth,” at 3PM Sun. Jan. 22, 2023, at The Lucas Theatre of Arts in Savannah. This fun family program tells a story of prehistoric times when strange creatures walked the planet.
Come climb on and explore the vehicles that build and protect our community at Pooler MOPS 5th annual Touch a Truck, Sat. Feb. 25, 2023, 10AM-2PM at the Pooler Recreation Center. (Raindate is Sat. March 4, 2023) Admission: $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per household. Children younger than 2 are free.
There will be bounce houses and a raffle table with various items from many local businesses. Raffle tickets will be available at the event for $1 per ticket. Every family will receive one free raffle ticket with admission. (Cash and Card accepted at the raffle table). All proceeds benefit Pooler Mothers of Preschoolers.
Food trucks will also be in attendance. Expect some special surprises this year for this big 5-year celebration.
“Horn-Free Time”** will be from 10-10:45AM. You can experience all the fun of Touch a Truck without loud music, horns and sirens. (Please note organizers work hard to keep this first 45 minutes as quiet as possible; however, there are things beyond their control that still lead to noise. Be aware and take the necessary precautions.)
Ticket(s) cover entrance fee and everything inside the festival EXCEPT food trucks and raffle tickets.
Would you like your child in an environment that educates the whole child–mind, body, and spirit? Of course you do, and Savannah Adventist Christian School is here to help!
Would you like to give your child the greatest possible advantage as they journey through school and life? Of course you do, and we’re here to help! Check out Mrs. Beltran’s homework tip, and put it to practice in your home!
To partner with teachers who will get to know your child as a unique and special individual and help him/her grow in God’s plan, check out Savannah Adventist Christian School .
Space available in Preschool and Pre-K for 2022-2023. Applications will be accepted for 2023-2024 in mid to late January 2023.
To schedule a tour of our campus, please contact the school: 912-748-5977 or info@sacssda.org
The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.
Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.
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Telfair Museums’ PULSE Art + Technology Festival returns Jan. 26-28 2023 @ the Jepson Center featuring, STEAM programs for students, a youth workshop, and a Free Family Day.
PULSE Artists Talks for students January 26, 11am (Grades 4 and up) Participating artists will present short talks on their technology-based work. To register groups for this program, contact daughtryc@telfair.org.
PULSE STEAM Talks for Students January 27, 11am (Grades 4 and up) Speakers: Ambria Berksteiner (Operation One STEM at a Time), Timothy Cone (Georgia Institute of Technology CEISMC Program). To register groups for this program, contact daughtryc@telfair.org.
PULSE Curator’s Tour January 27, 2pm Join PULSE curator Harry DeLorme and artists for a walking tour of PULSE exhibitions at the Jepson Center. Free by advance registration. Register here.
Youth Workshop: “Video Game Character Design in Scratch” (6th – 8th Grade) January 28, 10am-12pm Instructor: Lauren White. Middle schoolers are invited to join us for a fun workshop led by the Beaufort Digital Corridor. Level 1: Character Design. This class offers the basics of character design and coding. Create your own sprites and bring them to life with animation frames, well-made coding scripts, and creative mathematics. Register here.
PULSE Free Family Day at the Jepson Center January 28, 1pm-4pm Enjoy a day of free admission to the Jepson Center to explore the new PULSE exhibitions, PULSE interactive art demonstrations, mobile game demonstrations and hands on art making activities for children and families. Free for local residents.
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