Advanced Academics in Pooler, which provides education services for early learners and homeschoolers, now offers full day sessions starting Oct. 1 for 1st-5th grade students.

Learn more here. 

Advanced Academics offers customized learning PreK – 5th, face to face, on a small campus. Students may enroll at anytime during the year. Four year old’s may begin after their birthday.

This is a microschool, which does mean a small campus, but it also means that Advanced Academics can customize education for each child.

Advanced Academics
email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com
912-348-2017
405 Hwy 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322

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Every Thursday from Oct. 1 until Nov. 19, marine educators at the UGA Aquarium in Savannah will host virtual after-school programs designed to inspire wonder and curiosity about the Georgia coast by featuring various activities and animals.

These After School at the Aquarium programs will include a mix of art, nature journaling, science demonstrations and virtual animal encounters that provide exciting learning experiences for participants. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities are designed for children ages 6-12 with an accompanying adult. Adult supervision is required for the duration of the webinar.

Each program will be held via zoom webinar from 4-4:45PM. These After School at the Aquarium programs will include a mix of art, nature journaling, science demonstrations and virtual animal encounters that provide fun learning experiences about the ocean.

Course outline
10/1- Sounds around me
10/8- Fish Tales
10/15-Patterns on the Coast
10/22-Home Herpetology
10/29-Ocean Pollution Solutions
11/5- Marsh Mysteries
11/12-Seafood Snack-time
11/19-Turtle-y Awesome Art

Course Fee: $5

Register online here. 

Fort Pulaski National Monument in Savannah has reopened.

The national monument has moved into Phase 2 of its Adaptive Recovery Operations and historic Fort Pulaski has reopened.

The fort will be open during regular park hours from 10AM-4PM. (The park is open for visitors 9AM-5PM). Interpretive programs are not being offered at this time. Staff will be available for visitor information.

Fort Pulaski, island trails, parking lots, and visitor center restrooms are open. The visitor center, and the north shoreline, Lighthouse Overlook Trail are closed.

Construction projects have closed the Lighthouse Overlook Trail and will limit access to the historic fort. Historic Fort Pulaski may not be accessible to everyone with mobility issues.

Find more information here.

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FREE ADMISSION DAYS 

Fort Pulaski National Monument is free on the these days in 2020:

Sat. Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day
Wed. Nov. 11 – Veterans Day

Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. For more information, please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/FortPulaski or call (912) 786-5787.

Advanced Academics in Pooler, which provides education services for early learners and homeschoolers, offers a two-week trial or grace period for families who want to try the homeschool program but want to see what it’s all about first before committing.

Get to know Advanced Academics in Pooler before making the switch.

Call 912-348-2017 or enroll online here.

Homeschool: Advanced Academics provides learning experiences for your homeschool student in the core subjects of reading, writing, and math.  While on campus, students have a three-hour block with qualified teachers, leaving the rest of the school day for parent-led learning in science, social studies, and specials.  Learn more here.

Early Learners: Choose from AM (7:45-11:15) or PM (12:15-3:45) sessions that take place in Advanced Academics’ Early Learning Studio with a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Learn more here.

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UPDATE: On Wed. Sept. 16, Savannah-Chatham public school board approved a phased-in, hybrid model for return to in-person learning. Details here. 

Savannah-Chatham public school board will continue to discuss a possible phased in return to in-person learning at a 9AM meeting Wed. Sept. 16 after hearing from parents & community members at the Sept. 9 meeting.

Watch the 9AM Wed. Sept. 16 on the SCCPSS YouTube channel here. 

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The majority of those who spoke Sept. 9 urged the board to give parents the option of having their children return to in-person learning. Currently, Savannah-Chatham public schools are only offering virtual learning, with no set date for a return to in-person learning. (Savannah Classical Academy is a K-12 free public charter school that’s part of the local school system and is offering in-person learning)

Watch the Sept. 9 meeting here.

Particularly noteworthy are comments from Memorial Health pediatrician Dr. Andrew Gunter about 31 min. into the video. He advocates for returning to in-person learning with necessary precautions. Caring for children ages 0-18 at Memorial, the majority on Medicaid, Dr. Gunter said in-person learning is far superior and safer than online learning. He emphasized the important role teachers have in keeping kids safe, that teachers identify abuse and mental health disorders more often than parents and pediatricians, saying “We’ve had more children die from abuse and suicide in Chatham than from COVID.”

Find the Savannah-Chatham public school system’s proposed phased-in return plan here.

Lowcountry Homeschool Solutions Facebook group

Discover creative and informative solutions to problems that homeschooling families may face.

Join this new Facebook group – Lowcountry Homeschool Solutions – to connect with certified teachers and other members to get the most out of your school year.

Advanced Academics in Pooler hosts this group to help parents with practical, fun solutions including topics like subject matter, learning techniques and motivation.

The goal is to have dialogue between group members and find solutions to help build a supportive community around your homeschooled students.

Join the online group here.

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About Advanced Academics 

Advanced Academics in Pooler provides education services for early learners and homeschoolers.

Homeschool: Advanced Academics provides learning experiences for your homeschool student in the core subjects of reading, writing, and math.  While on campus, students have a three-hour block with qualified teachers, leaving the rest of the school day for parent-led learning in science, social studies, and specials.  Learn more here.

Early Learners: Choose from AM (7:45-11:15) or PM (12:15-3:45) sessions that take place in Advanced Academics’ Early Learning Studio with a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Learn more here.

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This quote is from a parent who recently registered her child with Advanced Academics in Pooler

With so many of us thrust into pandemic-fueled homeschooling for the first time and looking for support, we’re thrilled to partner with Advanced Academics in Pooler, which provides education services for early learners and homeschoolers.

Homeschool: Advanced Academics provides learning experiences for your homeschool student in the core subjects of reading, writing, and math.  While on campus, students have a three-hour block with qualified teachers, leaving the rest of the school day for parent-led learning in science, social studies, and specials.  Learn more here.

Early Learners: Choose from AM (7:45-11:15) or PM (12:15-3:45) sessions that take place in Advanced Academics’ Early Learning Studio with a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Learn more here.

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September Enrichment Programs Calendar for Advanced Academics

Advanced Academics also offers enrichment classes. Students do not need to be enrolled in Advanced Academics home-school or early learners programs to attend. You can register for as many enrichment activities as you would like. Questions about any of the events below? Call 912-348-2017 or email adv.aca.mail@gmail.com

Register for any of the events below online here.

MOMMY & ME

Tell Me a Tale*
Lap Sit: Tuesdays (Sept. 8 – 29) 9 – 9:45 English, 10 – 10:45 Spanish
3s 4s & 5s: Thursdays (Sept. 10 – Oct.1) 9 – 9:45 English, 10 – 10:45 Spanish,
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45 English
*Age groups are recommendations, but parents will know best!

Register online here.

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HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES AND AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS

Preschool Events

Early Spanish
Wednesdays (Sept. 9-30) 11:30 – 12:30

Playpalooze Indoor Recess Games
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 1:30 – 2:15 or 3:45 – 4:45

Register online here.

Elementary After School Events

Elementary Spanish
Wednesdays (Sept. 9-30) 12:30 – 1:30
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 3:45 – 4:45

LEGO Building Competition
M/W/F 3:45 – 4:45

Taekwondo
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45

K-2nd After School Events

Improv/Reader’s Theater
Wednesdays (Sept. 9-30) 11:30 – 12:30

Critters
Wednesdays (Sept. 9-30) 12:30 – 1:30

Music
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 3:45 – 4:45

STEAM
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45

Register online here.

3rd-5th After School Events

Oops! I Arted
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 3:45 – 4:45

Jewelry Making
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45

Register online here.

Middle/High After School Events

Book Club
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:00 – 3:40 Middle School
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 3:00 – 3:40 High School

Spanish for Beginners
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45

Foundations of Algebra
T/Th 4:45 – 5:45 Call for dates

GED Test Preparation
MWF 4:45 – 5:45 Call for dates

ASVAB Test Preparation
T/Th 5:45 – 7:00 Call for dates

Register online here.

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Veritas Academy Virtual Open House 2020
Thurs. Nov. 5, 2020, 6-7PM
Hosted by Veritas Academy
Online with Facebook Live

School searching in Savannah? You’re invited to Veritas Academy Virtual Open House 2020 Thurs. Nov. 5., 6-7PM.

The mission of Veritas Academy in Savannah is to assist parents in the education of their children by cultivating truth, goodness, and beauty in students through a distinctly Christ-centered,classical, and covenantal education.

No other school in Savannah offers Veritas Academy’s distinctive combination of substantive academics, genuine Christ-centered culture, and a format that tangibly engages the family.

Interested? Come find out how Veritas Academy’s classical, Christian, and covenantal education model is right for your children.

During this virtual open house event, you will have the chance to:
– Learn about the Veritas Academy mission and approach to education
– Have a Q & A with the Headmaster
– Receive curriculum & admissions information
– Hear from other Veritas parents

To register to attend this Veritas Virtual Open House, please call the school office at 912-238-1222, email info@veritassav.org, or register online here. 

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With so many of us thrust into pandemic-fueled homeschooling for the first time and looking for support, we’re thrilled to partner with Advanced Academics in Pooler, which provides education services for early learners and homeschoolers.

Homeschool: Advanced Academics provides learning experiences for your homeschool student in the core subjects of reading, writing, and math.  While on campus, students have a three-hour block with qualified teachers, leaving the rest of the school day for parent-led learning in science, social studies, and specials.  Learn more here.

Early Learners: Choose from AM (7:45-11:15) or PM (12:15-3:45) sessions that take place in Advanced Academics’ Early Learning Studio with a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Learn more here.

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September Enrichment Programs Calendar for Advanced Academics

Advanced Academics also offers enrichment classes. Students do not need to be enrolled in Advanced Academics home-school or early learners programs to attend. You can register for as many enrichment activities as you would like. Questions about any of the events below? Call 912-348-2017 or email adv.aca.mail@gmail.com

Register for any of the events below online here.

MOMMY & ME

Tell Me a Tale*
Lap Sit: Tuesdays (Sept. 8 – 29) 9 – 9:45 English, 10 – 10:45 Spanish
3s 4s & 5s: Thursdays (Sept. 10 – Oct.1) 9 – 9:45 English, 10 – 10:45 Spanish,
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45 English
*Age groups are recommendations, but parents will know best!

Register online here.

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HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES AND AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS

Preschool Events

Early Spanish
Wednesdays (Sept. 9-30) 11:30 – 12:30

Playpalooze Indoor Recess Games
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 1:30 – 2:15 or 3:45 – 4:45

Register online here.

Elementary After School Events

Elementary Spanish
Wednesdays (Sept. 9-30) 12:30 – 1:30
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 3:45 – 4:45

LEGO Building Competition
M/W/F 3:45 – 4:45

Taekwondo
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45

K-2nd After School Events

Improv/Reader’s Theater
Wednesdays (Sept. 9-30) 11:30 – 12:30

Critters
Wednesdays (Sept. 9-30) 12:30 – 1:30

Music
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 3:45 – 4:45

STEAM
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45

Register online here.

3rd-5th After School Events

Oops! I Arted
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 3:45 – 4:45

Jewelry Making
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45

Register online here.

Middle/High After School Events

Book Club
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:00 – 3:40 Middle School
M/W/F (Sept. 9 – Oct. 5) 3:00 – 3:40 High School

Spanish for Beginners
T/Th (Sept. 8 – Oct. 1) 3:45 – 4:45

Foundations of Algebra
T/Th 4:45 – 5:45 Call for dates

GED Test Preparation
MWF 4:45 – 5:45 Call for dates

ASVAB Test Preparation
T/Th 5:45 – 7:00 Call for dates

Register online here.

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Massie Heritage Center in Savannah will reopen to the public this week with proper COVID-19 prevention and safety measures.

Please visit and stay safe. Learn more about Massie Heritage Center here.

Cannon firings programs return to Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, 11AM & 2PM Wednesdays through Sundays, with additional programs throughout the day.

Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson Rd
Savannah, GA 31404
Find admission costs here. 

About Old Fort Jackson

Old Fort Jackson celebrated its bicentennial in May 2008, making it the oldest standing brick fortification in Georgia! A National Historic Landmark, the fort is one of only eight Second System fortifications (a series of forts built prior to the War of 1812) still standing in the United States. Join thousands of visitors who enjoy the fort every year, and experience military exhibits, daily cannon firing demonstrations during the summer, and a serene environment with a great view of the Savannah River.

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St. Andrew’s School in Savannah will donate 75 iPads to Horizons Savannah this fall. The iPads will be distributed to students throughout Chatham County who participate in Horizons summer program.

“We believe this donation can really make a difference for students who may not have access to technology especially as many schools are beginning with virtual instruction this year,” said Kelley Waldron, St. Andrew’s Head of School. “We are fortunate to have a strong, supportive campus community and believe we also have a responsiblity in serving the greater Savannah
community.”

“Horizons is very fortunate to partner with St. Andrew’s School. In addition to this gift of technology for our students, St. Andrew’s provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all Horizons students and families each summer. Horizons students will use these devices to access distance learning from public school and also continue to be supported by our Horizons faculty through this transition.”

Recognized as one of America’s best summer learning programs, Horizons Savannah at Savannah Country Day School, Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Bethesda Academy and St. Andrew’s School serves over 300 under resourced students each summer.

Horizons is a transformative experience for young people in Kindergarten through the 12th grade focused on helping students close the achievement gap through academic support and confidence building.

For more information, please contact Horizons Savannah Executive Director Christy Edwards at 912-961-8854 or cedwards@savcds.org.

You can also visit http://horizonssavannah.org/.

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School located in Savannah. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through grade 12 school, visit www.saslions.com or call 897.4941.

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Savannah Honor Academy is a K-5 school in the midtown Savannah area with two student openings for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.

Questions? Contact Marla Cocalis at MarlaCocalis@yahoo.com.

About Savannah Honor Academy

Savannah Honor Academy has the following features:

small class-size (12 students)
mixed-age classes (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
two 45-minute recesses
meaningful assessment
an emphasis on inquiry, exploration, and critical thinking skills
tuition: $900/month or $9000/year

Learn more here. 

Connect with Savannah Honor Academy on Facebook here.

Savannah Honor Academy, 5111 Abercorn St.Savannah, 31405 (2nd floor of JEA Community Center) email marlacocalis@yahoo.com, 773-573-7328 www.SavannahHonorAcademy.com, On Twitter here.   On Facebook here. Savannah Honor Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah-Chatham School Board members approved modifications in July to the academic calendar for the 2020-21 School Year due to COVID-19.

The calendar modifications include a delay in the start of the school year. The approved calendar modification allow teachers to return August 3, 2020 and students to begin instruction virtually on August 19, 2020.

The twelve intervening staff days would be dedicated to preparing all educators to deliver effective online instruction and face to face instruction as well as address other matters related to social emotional learning, hygiene protocols, student/family support services, accountability procedures, and revised Title IX regulations. The modified calendar:
• Offers 170 days of instruction
• Provides 12 days of pre-planning and training before the first day of instruction
• Begins the school year on Wednesday, August 19, 2020
• Begins the school year in a virtual “E-Learning” Districtwide model
• Adds two staff planning days for teachers at the end of the school year
• Includes the strategic use of Districtwide “E-Learning Days” on the November 3, 2020 Election Day, at the start of Second Semester, and after St. Patrick’s Day

See the modified 2020-21 SY calendar here & above.

Savannah-Chatham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett will make a recommendation to the Board of Education at their Thurs. July 16, 2020 meeting that the Academic Calendar for the 2020-21 school year be modified due to impacts created by COVID-19.

While the approved calendar for the upcoming school year originally called for a start date of Aug. 5, 2020, after reviewing public health data and hearing feedback from staff, parents and task force members, the Superintendent is advocating for a delayed start to the 2020-21 school year and other changes to the calendar.

Above is the recommended modified calendar that will be discussed at the July 16 Board of Education meeting.

With more than 37,000 students, the Savannah-Chatham County public school system is one of Georgia’s largest outside metro Atlanta.

Some Georgia school districts, such as Gwinnett and Richmond counties, are letting parents choose between in-person and online classes. Others are biding for more time. Bibb County schools have delayed the start of classes until after the Labor Day holiday Sept. 7 while officials weigh options, The Associated Press reported.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended resuming in-person classes for K-12 students as long as it can be done safely. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is rolling out guidance. Draft CDC documents obtained by The Associated Press say: “Decisions about how to open and run schools safely should be made based on local needs and conditions.”

Learn more here. 

Is your child ready for school? Don’t know where to start? Let Savannah Educational Consultants help you!

Savannah Educational Consultants can provide academic achievement tests and determine current levels of performance in reading (decoding and comprehension), written language (spelling, grammar, and writing mechanics) and math (calculation and applied problems).

Contact Savannah Educational Consultants to discuss your concerns and set up an individualized plan to ensure that your child is ready to go!

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave.
Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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Advanced Academics in Pooler provides education services for early learners and homeschoolers.

Classes begin Aug. 5 2020 come rain, shine or COVID-19. Enroll today. Email adv.aca.mail@gmail.com or 912-348-2017.

Learn more here. 

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Risen Savior Christian Academy 

Come and see all that Risen Savior Christian Academy in Pooler has to offer. Tour this school’s recently expanded campus and meet staff members. Contact the school here or call 912.925.9431.

NOW ENROLLING
Preschool – ages 2-4
Elementary – K-7th grade (New grade added each year)

Risen Savior Christian Academy
1755 Quacco Road
Pooler Ga. 313122
912.925.9431

Learn more: www.risensaviorgeorgia.com

Risen Savior Christian Academy offers preschool for ages 2, 3 and 4 year olds, Kindergarten and Grade 1-7.

Stay connected to Risen Savior Christian Academy by liking their Facebook page here. 

For more information, please call 912.925.9431.

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Savannah Educational Consultants

Moving from high school to college is daunting for almost every student out there.

So many changes! So many choices! So many challenges!

Make sure your student is ready for all that college will bring –academically, personally and socially.

For more information or to get connected to a College Support Coach @ Savannah Educational Consultants,
call 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave.
Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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Savannah Honor Academy is a K-5 school in the midtown Savannah area with two student openings for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.

Questions? Contact Marla Cocalis at MarlaCocalis@yahoo.com.

About Savannah Honor Academy

Savannah Honor Academy has the following features:

small class-size (12 students)
mixed-age classes (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
two 45-minute recesses
meaningful assessment
an emphasis on inquiry, exploration, and critical thinking skills
tuition: $900/month or $9000/year

Learn more here. 

Connect with Savannah Honor Academy on Facebook here.

Savannah Honor Academy, 5111 Abercorn St.Savannah, 31405 (2nd floor of JEA Community Center) email marlacocalis@yahoo.com, 773-573-7328 www.SavannahHonorAcademy.com, On Twitter here.   On Facebook here. Savannah Honor Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Going back to school will be hard enough… make sure your child has not suffered from the “COVID SLIDE” and is ready to compete academically.

Individualized programming is available for all students, including those with SLD, ADHD and/or ASD, @ Savannah Educational Consultants

For more information, please call Laurel Brady, Director, Specialized Services,

If you’re interested in services or want more information, please call 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave.
Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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As longtime supporters of St. Andrew’s School in Savannah, the Wilkowksi family annually presents a scholarship to one male and one female student athlete in the senior class.

To be eligible for this $1,000 scholarship, a student must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have attended St. Andrew’s all four years in the Upper School, and must have earned at least 7 Varsity letters. All eligible candidates are interviewed by Dr. Mike Wilkowksi and winners are selected from the interview process.

The 2020 Wilkowski Scholarship Award winners are Matt Eling and Cayleigh Nicholson (pictured right). At St. Andrew’s, Matt participated in Varsity Soccer and Swimming and Cayleigh participated in Varsity Cross Country and Soccer. Matt and Cayleigh are both attending Georgia Tech in the fall.

“The Wilkowski sisters, Grace ’06, Mary ’07, and Rose ’08, exemplified the true meaning of being a student athlete,” said Kelley Waldron, Head of School. “These three alumni were fully committed to their studies, the school community, and their skills on the court and field.”

In recognition of their successes, in 2014 the school retired all three jerseys for the Wilkowski sisters.

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941 ext 452, www.saintschool.com , email hellew@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.