St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island in Savannah  welcomes all students from Pre-K3 to 8th grade for a full-day academic program in an innovative, loving environment where tradition meets tomorrow.

SUN. JAN. 26, 2020
10AM-1PM
with formal tours and information sessions at 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
Location: 7020 Concord Rd, Savannah, GA 31410

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Explore St. Peter’s classrooms and outdoor campus
• Meet St. Peter’s highly qualified faculty and staff
• Experience St. Peter’s various labs, the library, robotics room, and more
• Learn about St. Peter’s extra-curricular activities and the athletic program
• Visit St. Peter’s Before School and After School Care classroom
• Receive admission and financial aid information
For more information please call (912) 897-5224.

Visit St. Peter’s Web site:  www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

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Learn more about Veritas Academy in Savannah @ a PreK-12th Open House, Thurs. Feb. 6 2020.

Veritas Academy Open House, PreK-12th
Thurs. Feb. 6, 2020
9-11AM
25 W Oglethorpe Ln.
Savannah, GA 31401-3971

The mission of Veritas Academy 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 our 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 open house you will get a chance to:
-Tour the campus
-Sit in and experience the classroom atmosphere
-Have a Q & A session with the Headmaster
-Receive curriculum & admissions information
-Speak with other Veritas parents

RSVP online here.

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Savannah Cultural Arts Center offers a slew of free or affordable kid-friendly classes & workshops during January & February 2020.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

FREE Drop-in Ceramics @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Thursdays, Jan. 9 – March 5, 9:30-11:30AM
All ages welcome (ages 10 and under are not permitted on the wheel)
FREE Admission
Drop into our ceramics studios for some fun, clay-based activities with our visual arts instructor.

Register online here. 

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Little Artists Creative Play Space @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Saturdays, Jan. 11-18 2020, 9AM-Noon
Ages 10 and under with a caregiver
$5 per session
A creative learning environment that stimulates the imagination through movement and fun.

Register online here. 

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UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS DATE HAS CHANGED TO FEB. 28

See the Monster Watercolor Illustration @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Fri. Feb. 28, 6-8PM
Ages 7+
$10 per person
See your watercolor blobs come to life as funny monster illustrations.

Register online here. 

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FREE Dream Quilt @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Sat. Jan. 18, 9AM-2PM
All ages, kid-friendly
FREE
Create your own square that’ll be a part of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center dream quilt.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day & create your own patch to be woven into the SCAC Dream Quilt. The completed quilt will be displayed at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Admission is free & open to the public.

Nearby parking is available at the Robinson and Liberty Street parking garages. Metered street parking is also available at Turner Blvd and W. McDonough Street.

Register online here.

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Free, lottery-funded Pre-K for 2020-2021 school year

This free, state-funded Pre-K at some Savannah-Chatham public schools is open to all children who are 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 residing in Chatham County.

Learn more here. 

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has 63 Georgia Lottery funded Pre-K classes.  See the list of Savannah-Chatham public schools that offer the free Pre-K here.

Pre-K applications for the free, lottery-funded Pre-K programs for 2020-21 at Savannah-Chatham County public schools will be available online here on Tues. February 18 2020.  The online application will close on a date TBA here.

The 2020-2021 Lottery will run in April 2020.

This free, state-funded Pre-K is open to all children who are 4 years old on or by Sept. 1. Details here. 

For additional information, please call 912-395-1330 or email Amanda.drought@sccpss.com

Some Savannah private preschools and childcare facilities also offer the state-funded, free Pre-K program and have different application deadlines. Please contact those facilities for their application deadlines.

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Kindergarten & older

The application period opens Jan. 11 2020 for grades kindergarten & older for Savannah-Chatham public schools for 2020-21 school year.   Deadline to apply is Jan. 31 2020.
Learn more here.

Learn more about choice programs @ Savannah Chatham Public Schools System’s Student Success Expo & STEM Festival, Sat. Jan. 11 2020, 10AM-3PM @ the Savannah Mall

Savannah public school open houses

JG Smith Elementary, Jan. 14 2020, 9AM-1PM
Garrison K-8, Jan. 16 2020, 6-7PM
Charles Ellis K-8, Jan. 21 2020, 5:30-7PM
Marshpoint Elementary, Jan. 22 2020, 5-6:30PM
Heard Elementary, Jan. 23 2020, 5:30-7:30PM
Largo-Tibet Elementary, Jan. 23 2020, 5:30-6:30PM

Coastal Middle, Jan. 9 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
Hubert Middle, Jan. 15 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
DeRenne Middle, Jan. 16 2020, 5-6PM
Southwest Middle, Jan. 16 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle, Jan. 16 2020, 5-7PM

Savannah Arts Academy, Jan. 14 2020, 6:30-8PM
Islands High Jan. 14 2020, 6-7PM
Liberal Studies at Savannah High, Jan. 14 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
Jenkins High, Jan. 15 2020, 5-7PM
Windsor Forest, Jan. 16 2020, 6-7PM
Johnson High, Jan. 16 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
Beach High, Jan. 16 2020, 6-7PM
Savannah Early College High, Jan. 22 2020, 5:30-6:30PM
Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career, Jan. 25 9AM-Noon
Groves High, Jan. 30 2020, 6:30-8PM

Learn more here.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com

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Turtle Tuesdays
Most Tuesdays in December (exceptions: Dec. 24 and 31) & January, 2-3PM
Meet a new turtle that’s native to the Georgia coast most Tuesdays in December and January at the UGA Aquarium! Turtle talks begin at 2 p.m. and include a feeding at the aquarium’s freshwater turtle pond as well as an opportunity to interact with one of the aquarium’s ambassador turtles. Register here. 

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411

Toddler Touch Tanks, 9-10AM
Most Thursdays in December (exception: Dec. 26) & January
Explore the coast with your child in a unique setting perfect for inspiring wonder and curiosity! During select Thursdays in December and January, marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host toddler programs specifically designed with our youngest visitors in mind. Activities and topics covered will be different each week. Register here.

UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411

Kindermusik Savannah warm, cozy December playdates are coming up Saturday the 14th and Wednesday the 18th!

Open for ages 0-7, these musical playdates will be celebrating the fun and the joy of winter weather.

Don’t miss this, because regardless of the outdoor weather… it’s going to SNOW in the Kindermusik classroom ❄️ That’s right – you gotta come to find out.

Each child will take home an instrument, 10 songs, and a $10 coupon for the weekly classes.

Cost is $18 for your first child and only $10 each for siblings.

Be sure to join Kindermusik Savannah for this delightful class as you create warm memories in the cold weather.

To enroll, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS.

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Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ new and combined parent & me program in Savannah: Art Start @ the Jepson Center.

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

January 2020’s featured exhibition is Summon the Sea! Contemporary Artists and Moby Dick. Come play and learn @ The Jepson Center.

Cost: $5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here.

January Art Start Theme: Summon the Sea!
Thurs. Jan. 16, 2020
10:30–11:30AM
Register online here.

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February 2020 Art Start theme: PULSE Art + Technology Festival
Thurs. Feb. 20, 10:30-11:30PM
$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here.

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Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Angel Learning Center in Pooler/Savannah and Richmond Hill is a accredited private learning center that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families.

Angel Learning Center’s owners, leadership teams and school staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and in life.

Learn more here. 

Angel Learning Center locations

Pooler/Savannah

912.228.8228
info@angellearningcenter.com
178 Basswood Dr
Savannah, GA 31407

Richmond Hill

912.756.7257
info@angellearningcenter.com
465 Harris Trail Road,
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah is offered Tuesdays & Thursdays. It will be offered Tues. Nov. 26 2019 but not only Thanksgiving Tues. Nov. 28.

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 Tuesdays & Thursdays
Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034
$5 per child (Cash only)
For ages 5 & younger

Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com

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Encourage your child to be thankful for their family.

What better way to do this than to share a musical playdate together? The November playdate theme at Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys is “THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY” and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Choose from two dates this week: Wednesday Nov. 20 2019 or Saturday Nov. 23 2019 at 10AM.

Your child will take home an instrument, 10 songs, and a $10 coupon for our weekly classes. Spaces are limited, so hurry and enroll now!

Register online @ www.kindermusikwith88keys.com/november-playdates/

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Welcome to Kindermusik Savannah November playdates, Thankful for My Family!

Through music,  Kindermusik Savannah  with 88 Keys Piano is celebrating the special bonds that grow stronger and sweeter when families spend time together. You’ll sing and make music about daddies, mommies, grandpas, grandmas, brothers, sisters, babies, and friends. Every family is unique, special, and worth celebrating.

Scoop up the ones you love the most and join Kindermusik Savannah for this heartwarming playdate. Your family won’t want to miss this one!

You and your child will get:

A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
A Kindermusik instrument
10 digitally downloadable Kindermusik songs of YOUR choice!
A $10 coupon for our weekly studio classes
Kindermusik Savannah  November playdates will be held 2 times, so feel free to enroll in one or both dates. Playdates are open to children ages 0-7 and their caregivers! Spaces in each playdate are limited and tend to fill fast, so hurry to enroll now and save your family’s spots!

Cost: $18 for first child; $10 each for siblings

Ages newborn to 7 years; multiple adult caregivers welcome!

Dates & Times

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 10AM – ROOM FOR YOU!
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at 10AM – ROOM FOR YOU!

Register online @ kindermusikwith88keys.com

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Come to the first storytime @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah on Fri. Nov. 8, 4:30-6PM.

“Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows” By Jessika Von Innerebner will be read by a member of the E. Shaver staff. After story time, the Scribble side of Henny Penny will lead an art project for children to participate in.

The Scribble project will be available for purchase through Henny Penny. Copies of “Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows” will be available for purchase from E. Shaver, Bookseller.

See the book trailer for “Kevin the Unicorn” here. 

Storytime
Fri. Nov. 8, 2019, 4:30-6PM
@ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe
1514 Bull St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Hosted by E Shaver Bookseller

Drop-in kids’ creative programs are offered every single day @ Henny Penny. Find a schedule of Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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School searching in Savannah?

Come see all that St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island in Savannah has to offer.

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

You’re invited to an Open House @ St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School 5-7PM Thurs. Nov. 14 2019.  This is an open house for  the entire school preK3 – 8^th grade.

Schedule a campus tour

A guided tour around the school campus with a staff member can be arranged anytime! As you walk around the school, classrooms and campus, imagine what a day in the life of your student would be like. You will see how the teachers and staff work together to give your student the best environment and teaching experience for success in the classroom as well as in their lives.

To schedule a tour or if you have any questions about the school, please call the school office at (912) 897-5224.

School Office Hours: M-F/8AM-3:30PM

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. We are 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

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Kindermusik Savannah  for ages 0-7 begins brand new themes for November.

Classes open to ages newborn to 7 years and their caregivers, and are offered weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays or Saturdays.

Did you know that newborns to 10 week olds attend COMPLETELY FREE?

To set up your free trial class, text “free class” to 912-432-5885.

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Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

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Savannah Country Day School

The Open House experience is the best way for families to gain a comprehensive view of the Country Day experience.

In addition to a campus tour, many current students and parents are present to share their experiences and answer questions. Guests also have the opportunity to meet with Country Day’s talented faculty, coaches, and fine arts instructors to learn more about the School’s outstanding programs.

For reservations or additional information, please contact Sonja Henry at 912-961-8824 or henry@savcds.org. This event is open to both parents and prospective students.

The program begins at 1:30PM Sun. Nov. 17 2019 in the Morrison Pangaea Garden @ Savannah Country Day School.

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Stop in Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah this week to make a Jet Pack costume for Halloween or anytime pretend play.

Jet Pack costumes are a project for the week of Oct. 21.  For all ages. Daily 10AM-5PM.

Drop-in kids’ creative programs are offered every single day @ Henny Penny. Find a schedule of Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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Join Savannah Christian Preparatory School at an upcoming Welcome Home Wednesday event and see for yourself why “It’s a great day to be a Raider!”

This unique experience begins at 9:30AM and will last between 60-90 minutes.

For more information, or to register for an upcoming date, please visit here. 

2019 Welcome Home Wednesday open houses

9:30AM Oct. 23 2019. Register here.
9:30AM Nov. 6 2019. Register here.
9:30AM Dec. 11 2019. Register here.

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More about SCPS

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

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Carnival musical play dates by for Kindermusik Savannah!

Join for Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old on either Oct. 26 or Oct. 30 2019 at 10AM.

We’ll move, sing, play instruments, and experience the magic of the fair through music. Each child will receive the play date, an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a $10 coupon to take home.

Spaces are limited so enroll your little one today.

kindermusikwith88keys.com  or call 912-988-KEYS.

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Looking for a smaller daycare setting in Savannah? Come see Soaring Stars Academy, a Christian Preparatory daycare, at an open house Sat. Oct. 12 2019, 1-6PM.

Free registration: If you register your child during Open House on Oct. 12, your SSA registration will be free. 

SSA provides breakfast, lunch and nutritional snacks throughout the day along with daily learning activities and a backyard playground-haven that any child would enjoy.

Now enrolling students ranging from 1 to 5 years old. Fee is $125 a week with a non-refundable registration fee of $50. Contact Mrs. Wells at 912-604-2065 to setup your initial childcare walk-through and consultation.

Soaring Stars Academy
Mrs. Wells
912-604-2065
Hours of operation:
(Monday-Friday)
7:30AM-6PM

Location:
In the heart of the Eastside Revitalization
1004 East 39th St.
Savannah, GA 31405

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You & your family are invited to get a first-hand glimpse of all the amazing opportunities available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade @ a Nov. 17 2019 open house @ Calvary Day School in Savannah 

Calvary Day School open houses are the perfect chance to see what today’s learners are doing to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Learn more here

Open House @ Calvary Day School, 4625 Waters Ave, Savannah

Sun. Nov.  17 2019, 2-4PM

Register online here for the Nov. open house.

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Private Tours

Private tours are also available throughout the school year from 9AM-2PM. To schedule your private tour, call Calvary admissions department at (912) 351-0700  or email admissions@calvarydayschool.com to schedule your tour.

To learn more about Calvary Day School, visit their website at www.calvarydayschool.com.

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Lots of creative kids’ happenings going on during September 2019 @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah. 

Time to spend some time with your little one while you enjoy a cafe treat and your child creates.

October 2019 Art Programs for Kids

Mini Makers Mondays After-School Club, 4-5PM. For ages 5 & older. This is perfect for creative kids who like open-ended art projects. Cost: $10 drop in. $35 for the month. (Sept. 16, 23 & 30).

Play Doh Playdates Tuesdays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Homeschool Meet-Up Wednesdays for all ages, Noon-5PM. Cost: $5. Special rate for Savannah’s wonderful homeschool community.

Mommy & Me Wednesdays, 10AM-Noon. For all ages. Cost: $5.
Oct. 9 theme: Rainbow Fish
Oct. 16 theme: Bear Hugs
Oct. 23 theme: Gumball Art
Oct. 30 theme: Acorn Portraits

Sensory Play Doh Fun Thursdays get your little artist discovering. Kids can explore, play and get creative, 10AM-5PM Thursdays for all ages. Cost: $5.

Petite Picassos Fridays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Craftnoons Weekdays, 3-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Animal Portraits Saturdays & Sundays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $7.

Open Studio Projects

Henny Penny also has open studio projects for all ages, daily 10AM-5PM.

Find more Scribble Art Studio at Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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Step right up and step right in – it’s time for Kindermusik Savannah’s October playdates – “Carnival of Music”!

You will experience the bright colors and sounds of the carnival, with all its thrills and musical delight on October 26 & 30 at 10AM.

Join Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old for music, movement, instruments, stories and more.

All children will receive the playdate, 10 Kindermusik songs, an instrument and a $10 coupon for our weekly classes.

Enroll online today at kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info!

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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The Early Learning Academy in Savannah is an exciting new preschool featuring a fun and structured inclusion learning environment for all children—modeled on incidental learning through play.

Call today to schedule a tour! (912) 355-9098

Located on Savannah’s Southside
11500 Middleground Road

Visit The Early Learning Academy on the web:
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