Come to Georgia Tech Savannah for a STEAM Break day camp where every day this week will be devoted to a different letter of STEAM! Join us for one day or all five days.
Georgia Tech Savannah, March 31st – April 4th | 9 am – 3 pm
Monday – Science
Tuesday – Technology
Wednesday – Engineering
Thursday – Art
Friday – Mathematics
For: 1st – 5th Graders
Dates and Times: March 31st – April 4th | 9 am – 3 pm
We are in the home stretch for the end of the school year!
As of today March 6, only 46 more school days remain in the 2024-2025 school year.
Have you checked your student’s grades to see how they are doing so they can finish the year strong with good grades? It’s quick and easy through PowerSchool.
Make sure you are signed up and your contact information is up to date so you can:
Students 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 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 prepare them for school. See the full agenda here. This event is promoted for females to attend but is open to all students!
This year’s event also lands on International Women’s Day!
The list of SCCPSS STAR students and teachers recognized include:
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Beach High –
STAR Student Krutarth Patel
STAR Teacher Tamara Innerarity
Groves High –
STAR Student Caleb Heyliger
STAR Teacher Dewayne Mobley
Islands High –
STAR Student Tin Chan
STAR Teacher Jessica Lyons
Jenkins High –
STAR Student Liam McDaniel
STAR Teacher Theresa Luciano
Johnson High –
STAR Student Thien An Duc Nguyen
STAR Teacher Tiffanie Andrews
New Hampstead High –
STAR Student Cody Huynh
STAR Teacher Rachel Wipper
Savannah Arts Academy –
STAR Student William Maher
STAR Teacher Vanessa Routh
Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy –
STAR Student Isabella Frazier
STAR Teacher – Eunju Jung
Savannah Classical Academy –
STAR Student Danilo Saenz De Viteri/
STAR Teacher Venecia Whyte-Foster
Savannah Early College –
STAR Student Sintayehu Jones
STAR Teacher Antoinette Kavoori
School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High –
STAR Student Jayden Golden
STAR Teacher Tonya Smith
Windsor Forest High –(a tie between two qualifying students)
STAR Student Qur’an Chapman
STAR Teacher Brooklyn Howard
STAR Student Tristan Doan
STAR Teacher John Callahan
Woodville-Tompkins High –
STAR Student Faith Agbehonou
STAR Teacher Angela Wright
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Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) is offering summer camps for students in rising 2nd – 12th grade on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus. All of the programming is focused around science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.
Children one year old and walking independently through four years old are welcome to participate during the hours of 8am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
When your child attends JEA Preschool, you’ll be part of the JEA community. Many parents have made life-long friends with families they’ve met through this preschool. The preschool program includes enrichment activities, swim lessons, gardening program and more.
Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah with a tour of the classrooms and JEA facility and hear all about the philosophy, curriculum and schedule.
This accomplishment is a testament to the school staff dedication, hard work, and commitment to providing high-quality, innovative education to the students.
Other SCCPSS advancing schools STEAM schools include: The STEM Academy at Bartlett and AB Williams Elementary School.
Executing (State Certified) STEAM schools in Savannah include: Heard Elementary & Tybee Island Maritime Academy.
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Savannah Chatham public schools Pre-K through 2nd grade students now have their very own PLAY cards thanks to the READ UNITED initiative – a positive program that provides children with fines-free borrowing and access to digital materials, helping improve literacy.
United Way of the Coastal Empire, SCCPSS, and Live Oak Public Libraries are teaming up to promote the use of Live Oak Public Libraries PLAY Cards to utilize library resources.
Donato’s Pizza is sponsoring a pizza party for the grade with the MOST CHECKOUTS in February 2025.
United Way of the Coastal Empire provides roundtrip Lyft passes (up to $26 each way) through the Ride United Transportation Access program to help families get to the library. To request a ride pass, ask your student’s teacher for details.
Along with books, the PLAY Card provides free or discounted access to:
State Parks & Museums
Telfair Academy
Savannah Children’s Museum
Skidaway Island State Park
Wormsloe State Historic Site
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The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has two programs for our youngest learners. Students are eligible for the state-funded Pre-K programs in the 2025-26 school year if they will be four years old by September 1 and reside in Chatham county.
Learn more and apply for the free Pre-K lottery here.
The Little Acorn Academy is a full day program for 3 year olds. Learn more and apply online here.
Students must enter a lottery to be placed in one of these programs. The lottery for each is open Jan. 11 through Jan. 31 2025.
Some Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school open houses scheduled to take place this week of Jan. 20 are postponed due to the winter weather. Please see below for a list of rescheduled dates & times.
Rescheduled SCCPSS Open Houses
*GARRISON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Choice Program Open House
Monday January 27th from 5:30-7:00.
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*MARSHPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Choice Program Open House:
Thursday, January 30th from 5:00-6:00
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*WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS TECHNICAL & CAREER HIGH SCHOOL
CHOICE PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE:
Rescheduled- Wednesday, January 29 6:00-7:30PM
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This program offers a classical education with engaging academics, outdoor play, and personalized attention in small classes. Plus, Pre-K students get priority admission to our free Kindergarten program! Space is limited, so apply today.
Learn more about the program and start your application here.
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The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2025, Savannah Classical Academy has been awarded the designation of “Best” Public Elementary and Public Middle schools and “Best” Elementary and Middle Charter Schools by US NEWS and World Report. Learn more here.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 395-4040 SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2025, Savannah Classical Academy has been awarded the designation of “Best” Public Elementary and Public Middle schools and “Best” Elementary and Middle Charter Schools by US NEWS and World Report. Learn more here.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 395-4040 SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System invites you to the Student Success Expo 2025 & STEM Festival @ Savannah Civic Center, 10AM-3PM Sat. Jan. 11.
Join SCCPSS in celebrating students and showcasing the district’s Choice programs!
CHOICE programs in the spotlight. Don’t miss the Teddy Bear Clinic, STEM festival and much more.
There will be additional parking at Garrison K8, 649 West Jones St. Complimentary shuttle pick-up and drop-off will be provided.
Only CLEAR BAGS will be permitted in the venue.
SCCPSS will offer shredding services for the community. Shredding will be available at the Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Participants will be limited to three boxes of personal documents per individual.)
The Choice Application window opens on January 11, 2025. Apply online at choice.sccpss.com.
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Make plans to attend an informative Open House on Thurs. Jan. 9 2025 and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Make plans to attend one of the informative Open House sessions and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Here’s a chance for Savannah middle and high school students to meet and hear insights from DeKalb County CEO and historian Michael Thurmond. This would be an stimulating FREE local event for students to receive extra credit for attending.
The 2024-2025 Georgia History Festival lecture will feature Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO, historian, former Commissioner of Labor, and former member of the Georgia General Assembly on Thurs. Nov. 14, 6PM.
This engaging lecture will highlight the founding of the Georgia colony under the leadership of General James Edward Oglethorpe and examines Oglethorpe’s philosophical and moral evolution from slave trader to abolitionist. Mr. Thurmond is also the author of Freedom: Georgia’s Antislavery Heritage, 1733-1865 and A Story Untold: Black Men and Women in Athens History.
Location: The lecture will take place at Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street, in Savannah.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
This would be an ideal program for middle and high school age learners.
Join us on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus this school year for Saturday STEAMlabs! This program is primarily for 1st – 8th graders, but there will be programs this year for high school students too.
Every Saturday session is designed to inspire and enrich a student’s STEAM interest. Fun and learning go hand-in-hand for 3 and a half hours packed with experiments, hands-on learning, projects, and more!
Dates and Times:
Saturday, 8:30AM – 12PM
Sept. 28 2024 – Tales of Discovery
October 19 2024 – Campfire Storytelling
November 16 2024 – Narratives from a Military Perspective
Cost: $60 per participant
Address: 190 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA 31407
Make plans to attend one of the informative Open House sessions and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Calvary Day School’s Open House events will be November 14, 2024 and January 16, 2025!
During these sessions, you’ll have the chance to meet our administration, teachers, counselors, and coaches. Participate in our Q&A to get all your questions answered and hear directly from student prefects about their experiences.
You’ll also enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Calvary Day School campus and receive an extra incentive for attending.
Registration is required. Sign up for the Nov. 14 Open House here.
Join us on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus this school year for Saturday STEAMlabs! This program is primarily for 1st – 8th graders, but there will be programs this year for high school students too.
Every Saturday session is designed to inspire and enrich a student’s STEAM interest. Fun and learning go hand-in-hand for 3 and a half hours packed with experiments, hands-on learning, projects, and more!
Dates and Times:
Saturday, 8:30AM – 12PM
Sept. 28 2024 – Tales of Discovery
October 19 2024 – Campfire Storytelling
November 16 2024 – Narratives from a Military Perspective
Cost: $60 per participant
Address: 190 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA 31407
Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “How does the classroom feel?” on the fact what you measure tells a lot about what is meaningful to you. What is meaningful to you dictates a lot about your classroom atmosphere.
At Aspire Savannah private school in Savannah’s Isle of Hope neighborhood, their studios are different from a traditional classroom. They are less bureaucratic and more personalized. There are fewer learners, more freedom of choice, and more customization of content. This alone makes our atmosphere an alternative to traditional school.
(Pictured above: Aspire Savannah’s youngest learners working on the Montessori Reading Drawers. The drawers have progressively more difficult activities for them to develop reading and writing skills. )
(Pictured below: SURF (Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Fun). That is when Aspire Savannah students take a break and read a book of choice. It’s an ideal time for older learners to practice good time management and select a book that will count toward their “Deep Book” requirement. )
Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “Teaching Style and The Learning Environment” on the fact that when the test is what everyone looks at and remembers, how can a teacher not be teaching to the test? It’s what industrial education was built to do.
In contrast, an inquiry-based classroom – like that @ Aspire Savannah – promotes a student-centered approach, fostering a teaching style that is more exploratory.
(Pictured above: Aspire Savannah’s youngest learners working on the Montessori Reading Drawers. The drawers have progressively more difficult activities for them to develop reading and writing skills. )
(Pictured below: SURF (Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Fun). That is when Aspire Savannah students take a break and read a book of choice. It’s an ideal time for older learners to practice good time management and select a book that will count toward their “Deep Book” requirement. )
