PreK or Kindergarten searching in Savannah?

Come to a PreK-3 , PreK-4, and Kindergarten Open House to see all that St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island in Savannah has to offer on  Mon. Dec. 3 2018  8:30AM-2:30PM.

Visit. Tour. Explore.

The beautiful 10-acre campus includes a Lower School, Middle School, two gymnasiums, football field, practice field, and a state-of-the-art playground.

St. Peter’s offers full day faith-based instruction for students from three years old through 8th grade.

Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the school educates through a strong academic program and instills in its students a spirit of mercy, justice and loving concern.

Open House

Mon. Dec. 3 2018,  8:30AM-2:30PM

This will be an opportunity to meet and greet PreK-3 , PreK-4, and Kindergarten teachers, tour the school facilities, and get to experience all that the Saint Peter’s community has to offer.

Learn more here.

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. It’s located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

St. Peter the Apostle School
7020 Concord Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: 912-897-5224
Fax: 912-897-0801

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Veritas Academy in Savannah announces “Tour of Churches” fundraiser for Dec. 1 2018 with goal to raise funds for scholarships

This new fundraising event will begin at 3PM where guests will enjoy a walking tour of five historic, downtown churches: First Baptist Church, Christ Church Episcopal, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, and Independent Presbyterian Church.

Guests will be led inside each church by the following architects and architectural historians: Dr. David Gobel, Christian Sottile, Father Gavin Dunbar, Dr. Christopher Hendrix, and Dr. Robbin Williams. Following the tour there will be a hot chocolate bar and themed raffles to partake in.

Tickets are limited and may sell out. Ticket prices: $40 for the expert tour, hot chocolate bar, and a chance to purchase raffle tickets. Transportation is available for those unable to walk. Purchase tickets or learn more online here.

Tour of Churches 2018
3-5:30PM Sat. Dec. 1
A walking tour of five historic, downtown Savannah churches: First Baptist Church, Christ Church Episcopal, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, & Independent Presbyterian Church
Purchase tickets here.

“We are excited to offer this historically rich event to the Savannah community,” said Candace Brodmann, event chairperson. “We are hoping to raise funds to benefit Veritas Academy, which relies entirely on tuition revenue and private donations from family and friends, charitable foundations and business partners in order to operate the independent school for pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students.”

For more info, to participate or lend support, please contact Brodmann at cbrodmann@veritassavannah.org .

ABOUT VERITAS ACADEMY

Veritas Academy is located at 25 W. Oglethorpe Lane in downtown Savannah. The school’s mission 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. The organization relies entirely on tuition revenue and private donations from family and friends of the school, charitable foundations, and business partners.

To learn more about Veritas Academy, email , call or visit the school at 25 W. Oglethorpe Lane, Savannah, GA 31401, or online here. 

Come to Veritas Academy at a PreK & Kindergarten Open house @ Veritas Academy, 9-11AM Thurs. Nov. 15 2018. Registration details here. 

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OPEN HOUSE

JEA Preschool Savannah will host three open houses for prospective families on the following dates:

Wed. Dec. 12, 2018, 10AM
Wed. Jan. 30, 2019, 10AM
Sun. Feb. 24, 2019, 11AM

Choose the date best for you!

Don’t miss this opportunity to tour JEA Preschool Savannah’s dynamic learning spaces & meet their wonderful staff.

Come get a peek @ Savannah’s premier early childhood education program.

Please RSVP: 912-355-8111

JEA Preschool Savannah 
5111 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31405

JEA Preschool Savannah admits students of any race, color, national, racial or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

JEA Preschool Savannah, Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31405 912-355-8111. JEA Preschool Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Congratulations to Mrs. Summer Bowen, a prekindergarten teacher at Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) in Chatham County, on being named the 2018 Teacher of the Year for the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA). The announcement occurred Mon. Nov. 5 @ the group’s annual conference in Atlanta. SCPS now employs the GISA Teacher of the Year for 2017 and 2018.

“Mrs. Bowen is an exceptional teacher, and it is evident from the interactions she has with her students, parents, and peers that she represents the true essence of what it means to be a teacher,” said SCPS headmaster Dr. Chris Harmon. He added, “While she is an outstanding teacher who wants her students to remember what they learned, her chief desire is that her students feel loved, inspired, and capable of accomplishing anything they try.”

Mrs. Bowen graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and continued her education at Georgia Southern University, obtaining a master’s degree in teaching and learning in 2009. Before attending Georgia Southern University, she was a student at SCPS for thirteen years. Dr. Harmon states, “Mrs. Bowen not only represents the best of the best in teaching, but she is also a fantastic representation of our SCPS Alumni.”

Mrs. Bowen strives to meet the individual needs of each student and describes teaching as “a work of the heart.” She believes teaching is more than a sit and listen activity. In her view, “Education is making a positive difference in a child’s life whether that is academically, spiritually, intellectually, or hopefully, all of the above.” To Mrs. Bowen, education is more than a job – it is a calling.

The lower school principal at SCPS, Miss Becky Knight, nominated Mrs. Bowen for the award. In her nomination, Miss Knight describes Mrs. Bowen as “a student-centered teacher who develops inspiring relationships with her students and families while implementing engaging lessons in the classroom.” Miss Knight believes that Mrs. Bowen is “passionate about teaching and knows the impact she has on a young learner.” One of her teammates, Ms. Jill Elton, adds that Mrs. Bowen “strives to create the best learning environment that she can and is a great role model, leader, and team player.”

Learn more about SCPS @ an open house this Wed. Nov. 7, 9:30AM. Details here. 

About Georgia Independent School Association (GISA)

GISA is a non-profit association of private, independent, and parochial schools throughout the state of Georgia. The mission of GISA is to “advance excellence and collaboration among Georgia’s independent schools by serving the professional growth, advocacy and interscholastic needs of member schools.” Currently, GISA represents over 75,000 students in sixty counties with 166 member schools.

About Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational, PK-12, college prep, Christian school. Founded in 1951, SCPS has over 1,200 students and 200 employees on campus every day. SCPS alumni live in 435 American cities spread out among 45 states, and 23 foreign cities in 16 countries representing five continents around the world.

Learn more about SCPS @ an open house this Wed. Nov. 7, 9:30AM. Details here. 

Savannah Christian Preparatory School,  (912) 234-1653, www.savcps.com, On Facebook here. On Twitter here.  Follow SCPS on Instagram at savannahchristianprep   Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Admissions season has begun! Come visit Savannah’s private schools @ these open houses to get to know the schools yourself.

Upcoming Savannah private school open houses for prospective families include:

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Admissions Test @ Benedictine Military School, 8AM Sat. Dec. 1 2018. Registration details here. 

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PreK-3 , PreK-4 & Kindergarten Open House @ St. Peter the Apostle School, Wilmington Is., Savannah, 8:30AM-2:30PM Mon. Dec. 3 2018. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 9:30AM Wed. Dec. 5 2018. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is., 9AM Thurs. Dec. 6 2018. Registration details here. 

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Open House @ The Habersham School, 9AM Fri. Dec 7 @ Gould Cottage Campus. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ JEA Preschool Savannah, 10AM Wed. Dec. 12 2018. Registration details here. 

Lots going on during November & December 2018 @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. for

FREE Family Fun Night, Dec. 7

First Friday of the month
5:30-7:30PM
Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head  FREE Family Fun Nights .

This is a community event designed to bring families together for a cost-free evening of creativity and play.

Weather permitting, the Bounce House and Big Blue Blocks will be available for play outdoors, or you can explore our exhibits and enjoy a craft indoors. Light refreshments will also be served free of charge.

FREE & FUN for all ages.

Free Family Fun Night
Fri. Dec. 7, 5:30-7:30PM

Supported by The Bargain Box

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Make, Take and Playday Fun Series

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928

Need a break from Sunday Football? Crave some crafting time while your child plays? Come to The Sandbox for this fun new series designed for moms, dads, grandparents, or caregivers. While your child plays in the museum and engages in a STEM based craft (supervised by our staff), you can get your pinterest on by crafting and making in our loft!
Monthly Theme
December: Christmas DIY Home Décor Project: Dec. 2 2018
$30 per adult ($25 for members) includes materials for craft/project and admission for (1) child ($5 for each additional child)
***Children must be age 3+ ***
Sign up for all 3 sessions for $75 ($60 for members)
Call 843-842-7645 to reserve
Space limited to 10 slots

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Sandbox Birthday Bash, Nov. 21

The Sandbox is 13 years old! Come celebrate this birthday at The Sandbox with the family.
Wed. Nov. 21, 2018
“Birthday Bash” Celebration, 10AM-2PM

The Sandbox’s parking lot will be turned into a carnival, complete with bounce house, “corn hole”, and other carnival games with prizes, cotton candy station, holiday crafts including decorating sugar cookies and ornaments, BBQ lunch with all the “fixins” and of course, birthday cake. To get everyone in the holiday spirit, kids of all ages can play in the snow!

Event admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Military and senior discounts are available.
First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.

(Sorry, coupons not valid for special event)

Sandbox Birthday Bash
Wed. Nov. 21, 2018, 10AM-2PM
The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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November 2018 Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM-5PM

Closed Saturday, November 10^th
due to St. Andrew by the Sea United Methodist Church Fall Festival

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New Openings @ JEA Preschool Savannah 

JEA Preschool Savannah is pleased to announce additional spaces for 3-year-olds are now available in the preschool’s dynamic early childhood education program!

Please contact director Jodi Sadler to schedule a tour. 912.355.8111 or email preschool@savj.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll your child in Savannah’s quality-rated, premier early learning center.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah & see photos here. 

JEA Preschool Savannah
5111 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA  31405

JEA Preschool Savannah admits students of any race, color, national, racial or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

JEA Preschool Savannah, Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31405 912-355-8111. JEA Preschool Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Do-Re-We wants YOUR help on the best time to air their new local radio show curated just for kids on WRUU – 107.5 Savannah!

The Do Re We Radio Hour will soon hit the airwaves, but your input is needed. Please take a quick online 5-question survey where you can give your opinion of best time to air the show, and share ideas about how this program can serve families in Savannah.

If you have an idea or comment that isn’t covered by the survey, please still share it with Do-Re-We on Facebook here. 

Take the online Do Re We Radio Hour here. 

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Holiday Music & Movement Session

Registration for Do Re We’s Holiday Music and Movement Session is now open!

This 4-week mini session begins Nov. 28 2018 and ends Dec. 22 2018. The class will jingle bells and make merry memories together. This is a wonderful way to carve out 30 minutes each week for your little one during the busy holiday season.

Session cost: $60

Registration online here.  

Use the coupon code SOUTHERNMAMAS to get a $5 discount.

Do Re We, www.dorewe.com, 912.398.7800 Do Re We is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Brand new Kindermusik Savannah Saturday weekly class for ages  0-7 begins Nov. 3 2018 @ 11AM!

Join Kindermusik for a special time of togetherness, learning, and experiencing the joy of music like never before.  Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Musical Playdates for ages 0-7

“Going On a Hayride” musical playdates continue this week, Wed. Oct. 24 2018 and Sat. Oct. 27 @ 10AM.. Open to ages 0-7, each child will receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a $10 coupon for weekly classes.  Tuition is $15/child and only $5 for siblings.

Let it begin with…Kindermusik.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 to set up your free introductory class today.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

School searching in Savannah? A comprehensive way to get to know a school is to attend a school open house for prospective families.

Upcoming school open houses include:

Open house @ St. Vincent’s Academy, Savannah. 1-4PM Sun. Nov. 4 2018. Registration details here. 

Open house @ Benedictine Military School, Savannah, 2PM Sun. Nov. 4 2018. Registration details here. 

Open house @ Calvary Day School, Savannah, 2-4PM Sun. Nov. 4 2018. Registration details here.

Open house @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 9:30AM Wed. Nov. 7  2018. Registration details here. 

PreK3-2nd Grade Open House @ The Habersham School, 9AM Fri. Nov. 9. Early Childhood open house @ Gould Cottage Campus. Registration details here. 

Open house @ Savannah Country Day School, Savannah, 1:30PM. Sun. Nov. 11 2018. Registration details here.

PreK & Kindergarten Open House @ St. James Catholic School, 9:30AM Tues. Nov. 13, 2018. Registration details here. 

Parent Informational Coffee & Campus Tour @ Savannah Country Day School, 9:30AM Wed. Nov. 14. Informational coffees & campus tours are small group events where parents spend time in Savannah Country Day School classrooms & explore the 65-acre campus. Details here. 

PreK & Kindergarten Open house @ Veritas Academy, 9-11AM Thurs. Nov. 15 2018. Registration details here. 

Pre-K & Kindergarten Open House @ Blessed Sacrament School, 9-10:30AM Thurs. Nov. 15 2018. Registration details here. 

Open house @ St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is., 9AM Thurs. Dec. 6 2018. Registration details here. 

Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for their October monthly musical playdates. Ages 0-7 & their caregivers are welcome for an engaging & movement-filled to the Kindermusik farm.

At the end of the playdate, all children will receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs & a $10 coupon.

Tuition is $15 per child; $5 for siblings.

Play dates will be offered:

Sat.  Oct. 20,  10AM
Wed. Oct. 24, 10AM
Sat. Oct. 27, 10AM

Spaces are limited & filling fast.  Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Saturday class & free classes for babies

Brand new weekly Saturday class for ages 0-7 begins Nov. 3 2018, 11AM. There are still some spaces left for you.

Kindermusik Savannah loves their smallest music makers:  did you know babies 10 weeks & younger always attend tuition-free?

Let it begin with…Kindermusik.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Christian Preparatory School Daycare and Preschool– serving ages six weeks through 3 years – is structured to provide every child with a solid foundation for the challenges of SCPS college preparatory lower, middle and upper schools.

The center is also here to provide the loving care and guidance that all children need at this important time in their lives.

Designed for ages six weeks through 3 years of age, the goal is to assist children in their spiritual, emotional, social, physical and mental development.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School Daycare and Preschool is located on the Chatham Parkway campus.

Learn more here.

Daycare Options
Infants and Toddlers
2 & 3 year old classes

Preschool Options
Half or Full Day
2 Days per week (Tues. & Thurs.)
3 Days per week (Mon., Wed. & Fri.)
5 Days per week

Hours of Operation: 6:30AM-6PM
Director: Alicia Knight
Director of Operations: Ellen Duggar
Contact: (912) 721.2229 or email daycare@savcps.com

More about SCPS

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School’s Lower School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2011, 2014 & 2017 & named Best Private School in Savannah Magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2017. SCPS teacher Tracy Brown was named Georgia’s 2017 Teacher of the Year.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School,  (912) 234-1653, www.savcps.com, On Facebook here. On Twitter here.  Follow SCPS on Instagram at savannahchristianprep   Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

You’re invited!

Come experience Savannah Christian Preparatory School’s thriving school environment.

Meet teachers, administrators and other parents to see the SCPS mission in action.

Most importantly, come learn about the relationships which are at the heart of Savannah Christian Preparatory School.

It’s the way in which SCPS professionals care for your child and family that will make your whole family feel at home on our Chatham Parkway campus.

Register for a Welcome Home Wednesday open house online here. 
Welcome Home Wednesdays – An Open House for Prospective Parents
Oct. 24, Nov. 7 & Dec. 5 2018
9:30AM in the Coffee Shop
Reservations not required but encouraged. Register online here. 
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More about SCPS

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School’s Lower School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2017 and in 2011, and the Middle School in 2014, for overall academic achievements. SCPS was also named Best Daycare/Preschool and Best Private School in 2013 & 2014 by Savannah Magazine.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School,  (912) 234-1653, www.savcps.com, On Facebook here. On Twitter here.  Follow SCPS on Instagram at savannahchristianprep   Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

The Habersham School in Savannah offers several open houses for prospective families.

These admissions events and tours are wonderful opportunities for parents to learn more about the distinctives of a Habersham education.

Learn more here. 

Upcoming open houses 2018-19

Fridays at 9AM
Nov 9 – Early Childhood – Gould Cottage Campus
Dec 7 – PreK3-12th Grades – Gould Cottage Campus
Jan 18 – PreK3-12th Grades – Gould Cottage Campus
Feb 1 – 8th-12th Grades – Habersham Hall Campus
Feb 22 – PreK3-12th Grades – Gould Cottage Campus

REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE HERE.

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About The Habersham School

The Habersham School, Savannah
Enrollment: 230
PK3-12th

The Habersham School opened its doors in fall 2012, seeking to restore education to its purest form. The academic foundation is built upon the time-honored tradition of classical, liberal arts education, where students are taught to question, to investigate, to dialogue and to create.

In contrast with the uncertainty and hectic pace of today’s world, Habersham offers a nurturing and orderly environment where all learning is firmly rooted in the immovable truth of Christ.

Meaning and purpose underpin every aspect of instruction, leading students to discover the joy of learning and the virtue of hard work. Further, the unique all-school House system builds rich tradition while fostering community, competition, service and student leadership.

The Habersham School, 505 E 54th St, Savannah, 31405 (912) 509-0540. On Facebook here. Follow on twitter@habershamschool & on Instagram here.  The Habersham School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano  is holding a giveaway for one child to win an entire month of free classes and home materials in October.

Deadline to enter is this Fri. Sept. 28 2018  and winner will be chosen Sat. Sept. 29 2018.

To enter your child, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.

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Musical Playdates for ages 0-7 & Baby Class

“Carnival of Music” play dates continue this week- Wednesday, 9/26 and Saturday, 9/29 at 10am. Each child will receive an instrument to take home, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a coupon for weekly enrollment. Tuition is $15 for the first child and only $5 for siblings.

Baby class for ages 0-24 months is underway, but Kindermusik still has space for you! Class meets Tuesdays at 11AM. Tuition is FREE for babies under 10 weeks. Contact Kindermusik Savannah to try a free introductory class.

912-988-KEYS or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

School searching in Savannah? Tour Blessed Sacrament School in Savannah.

Schedule your tour of this private pre-K through 8th grade school. See Blessed Sacrament’s new, state of the art science lab, art room, media center, music center, new lecture hall and new gym. BSS has what your child needs to go confidently into the future.

Blessed Sacrament School in Savannah is still accepting applications for the current school year.

Email for more information: info@bss-savannah.org or call 912-356-6987.

Learn more about Blessed Sacrament here.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, www.bss-savannah.org, 1003 E. Victory Drive, Savannah 31405. On Facebook here 912-356-6987. Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.