There is a must-see exhibit at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center for the Arts through April 5, which includes work from two St. Andrew’s School students.

On March 7, junior Karla Nemanic and senior Matthew Powers exhibited their work in the Savannah Art Association’s High School Art Competition at the Jepson. Nemanic’s mixed media painting, Lantern, received 1st place and Powers’s painting, Perspectives, received a merit award. Both paintings were produced in their first year of International Baccalaureate Art. 13 area schools submitted a total of 26 entries which were considered for merit awards and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall.

Congrats to these two students and their art teacher Michael Barefield.

St. Andrew’s School is an International Baccalaureate World School located on Wilmington Island.

For more information on this Savannah Pre-K 3 through 12th Grade school, visit www.saintschool.com or call 897.4941.

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

Bring on summer.

Just plan for it first.

Hancock Day School in Savannah can help. The private school will offer a variety of sports & specialty camps for Summer 2015.

Hancock Day School Summer Camps are open to the public. Your child does not need to be an HDS student to attend.

Registration forms & more details below & at: HDS Summer Camp 2015

American Girl Camp 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 2nd-rising 4th graders.

Art: Jewelry, Mask Making & Painting Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 3rd-rising 8th graders.

Athletic & other specialty camps @ Hancock Day School, Savannah

Ballet I Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 3rd to rising 6th graders.

Basketball Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 4th-6th graders.

Cheer Camp 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising kindergarteners-5th graders.

Cooking Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 2nd-5th graders.

Jewelry, Mask Making & Painting Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 3rd-rising 8th graders.

LEGO Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah for rising pre-K to rising 3rd graders.

Sports Camp 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 2nd-rising 5th graders.

STEM Camps 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 2nd-6th graders.

Hancock Day School, www.hancockdayschool.org, 6600 Howard Foss Drive, Savannah, 31406 tel. 912-351-4500 email: kodom@hancockdayschool.org On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Hancock Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

FOR MORE SAVANNAH SUMMER CAMPS, VISIT OUR SUMMER CAMPS 2015 GUIDE HERE. 

There’s new Childcare Network location on the way in Pooler.

Childcare Network is the “Working Parent’s Best Friend” – offering nurturing, quality care for an affordable price. They provide care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years and include USDA Approved meals & snacks.

Each of their programs follows a structured curriculum and all of their friendly staff are state-qualified. You can rest assured your children are safe, having fun and learning everyday while in Childcare Network’s care.

Childcare Network also offers FREE Registration if you pre-enroll by April 2015.

Childcare Network Pooler, tentatively scheduled to open in May 2015.
101 Westside Blvd
Pooler, GA 31322
Hours: Monday – Friday
6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years

Childcare Network has 3 Savannah locations & 1 Pooler location coming soon, www.childcarenetwork.com/metro/Savannah,  On Facebook here.   Childcare Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Bring your kids to Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Pooler for a special event – Easter 4 Kids on Saturday March 28 2015, 9:30AM-12:30PM, hosted by Risen Savior Lutheran Church & Christian Academy.

Easter 4 Kids is a morning of connecting, learning, and fun centered on the comforting message of Jesus’ resurrection. More details here. 

Children age 3 through age 10 (all participants must be potty-trained) are welcome to Easter 4 Kids…which includes the Good Friday and Easter story. Participants do not need to be students at Risen Savior Christian Academy to attend.

Risen Savior Lutheran caring teachers and helpers are excited to share the love of Jesus with your child.
Saturday, March 28, 9:30am-12:30pm
The Story of Easter
Crafts
Music/Songs
Relay Games/Activities

To register for Easter 4 Kids, click here. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please call 912.925.9431.

Risen Savior Christian Academy, 1755 Quacco Road, Pooler, Ga. 313122, 912.925.9431 Risen Savior Christian Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER KIDS’ EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE. 

Take the kids to see Beauty and the Beast Musical this weekend performed by Savannah Christian Preparatory School Fine Arts Program.

SCPS grades 3 through 12 will be performing. More cast details here. 

The musical will be performed at the Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St.

Ticket prices are $10.

Showtimes 7 pm Friday March 6 & Saturday March 7; 3 pm Sunday March 8.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 1599 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, 31402 www.savcps.com  tel. (912) 234-1653, email info@savcps.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here.  Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Is is pleased to announce plans for the 30th annual Live Auction and Gala set for March 7 2015 at the DeSoto Hilton. This year’s Platinum Sponsor is Sea Island Bank.

Guests will be able to choose from numerous fine art selections, bid on a wide variety of silent and live auction items, and enjoy a delicious dinner. Last year’s event seated 180 guests for dinner and netted over $50,000.

The Live Auction promises to be exciting with fascinating excursions and entertaining parties offered. From trips to Costa Rica and Cape Cod to a pet pot-belly pig, there is truly something for everyone.

Sea Island Bank, a division of Synovous Bank, is one of the largest community banks in the Southeast. Their support and helps to ensure a successful fund raiser for the Pre-K through Grade 12 private school in Savannah. All monies raised from the event go directly to support students and teachers in the classroom at St. Andrew’s School.

For tickets to the event, visit www.saintschool.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, email admission@saintschool.com On Facebookhere.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

St. Andrew’s on Wilmington Island is pleased to announce that Taylor Eling and Camille Wixon were selected as National Merit Finalists for 2015.

Each fall over 1.5 million juniors take the PSAT and approximately 50,000 of those students with the highest Selection Index scores qualify for recognition in the National Merit® Scholarship Program. In September of their senior year, these high scorers are notified that they have qualified as a Semifinalist. To advance to the Finalist stage, semi-finalists submit an application and essay, SAT scores, grades and recommendations. A committee from the National Merit Program selects those who qualify as finalists.

Congrats to these two amazing young women.

For more information on this Pre-K 3 through 12th Grade school, visitwww.saintschool.com  or call 897.4941.

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

When school is out, Childcare Network in Savannah is open!

Join Childcare Network April 6-10 2015 for a week full of fun learning and activities during their Adventure Spring Break. Kids will be making crafts, trying new recipes and playing tons of fun games.

Throughout the week, Childcare Network will preview their exciting themes for Summer Camp. It could be Unusual Animals Around the World, Super Heroes, Amazing Race or Aloha USA. Those are just a few of the adventures Childcare Network has planned. You are invited you to sign up today.

Childcare Network has 3 Savannah locations, www.childcarenetwork.com/metro/Savannah,  On Facebook here.   Childcare Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

In the midst of preschool or pre-K madness, trying to find the best Savannah area school for your child?

Or maybe you didn’t receive the results you wanted in the Feb. 27 Savannah-Chatham County Public School Specialty Programs lottery.

If so, then please check out our Savannah-Pooler-Hilton Head Preschools/Schools page by clicking here. 

Learn more about:

Childcare Network, Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler
First Christian Preschool of Savannah
Risen Savior Christian Academy, Pooler
Savannah Christian Preparatory School
Savannah Honor Academy
St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Island
Veritas Academy, Savannah

We’ve also got the info on FREE pre-K lottery & application deadlines for Savannah-Chatham public schools & private childcare on our Savannah-Pooler-Hilton Head Preschools/Schools page.

Risen Savior Christian Academy in Pooler offers preschool for ages 2, 3 and 4 year olds, Kindergarten and Grade 1. A Grade 2 will be added in school year 2015-2016 with additional grades added every school year.

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

Risen Savior Christian Academy, 1755 Quacco Road, Pooler, Ga. 313122, 912.925.9431 Risen Savior Christian Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Bring the kids to see what is sure to become one of their favorite musicals – The Music Man – at St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is.  The Music Man will be presented by students in grades 7-12.

Show dates & times

February 26, 27, 28 at 7 p.m.
March 1 at 3 p.m.

Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for students
Call 897.4941 for reservations

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

If you’re interested in applying to the various specialty programs including kindergartens offered by Savannah-Chatham public schools for the 2015-16 school year, online application is available now & the application window closes Feb. 12 (These public schools such as Garrison Elementary, J.G. Smith Elementary, Charles Ellis Montessori Academy etc. either don’t have an attendance zone/neighborhood district or they also accept children outside of their attendance zone/neighborhood district).

Savannah-Chatham Public Schools offers an online application, lottery and registration process for those families who would like to enroll their child within a Specialty Program offered by Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System offers 23 Specialty Programs throughout the district to provide students with a diverse portfolio of educational options.

Explore the Savannah-Chatham County Public School website to find the Specialty Program best suited to your child’s interest and ability. Contact information for each school can be found under the Site List tab. For specific specialty school admissions requirements click here.

If you have questions, please send an email to sp@sccpss.com.

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Free, state-funded Pre-K

The Pre-K Lottery for Savannah-Chatham public schools is different than the Specialty Program application process & will be at a later date.  

Pre-K applications for the free, lottery-funded Pre-K programs for 2015-16 at Savannah-Chatham County public schools will be available starting March 19 2015. Applications are due April 2 2015. The lottery will be April 21 2015.

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

Some Savannah private preschools and childcare facilities – including Maggie’s Morning School & the Childcare Network – also offer the state-funded, free Pre-K program and have different application deadlines. Please contact those facilities for their application deadlines. Details about Maggie’s Morning School first come, first serve Pre-K registration for 2015-16 here. 

Prospective Families are invited to St. Andrew’s Lower School’s annual “A Passport to Knowledge” on Monday, February 23 at 1:30PM @  St. Andrew’s  School on Wilmington Island

Each grade has selected an educational theme, bringing that theme to life in the classroom.

This program provides a unique look at the School’s Pre-K3 through Grade 4 classrooms.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 897.4941, x. 452.

For more information on this Pre-K 3 through 12th Grade school, visit www.saintschool.com  or call 897.4941.

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

Maggie’s Morning School in Savannah opened registration this week for the FREE Bright from the Start lottery-funded Pre-K program for the coming school year 2015-2016.

A few Pre-K spots remain but will fill up quickly.

Pre-K registration is taken on a first come first served basis. So please register as early as possible

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

Parents need to bring proof of birth  and proof of residency.

Maggie’s Morning School is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. School starts Monday August 10 2015.

For the school year, Maggie’s serves children ages 18 months (by Sept 1) through 3 classes of State-Funded (FREE) Pre-K. Maggie’s Morning School in Savannah offers part-time preschool for 4-year-olds.

Maggie’s currently has ONE Tues/Thursday opening in Preschool (3’s and 4’s) for right now (this current school year)

Call (912) 352-8404 or (912) 352-8065 for more info or click here. Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Stay connected by “liking” Maggie’s Morning School on Facebook here.

Maggie’s Morning School, 6610 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31405, www.maggiesmorningschool.org,  On Facebook here. (912) 352-8404, (912) 352-8065 Maggie’s Morning School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Come see all that Risen Savior Christian Academy in Pooler has to offer.

You’re invited to an open house, 10AM-Noon Sat. Jan. 31.  Risen Savior Christian Academy offers preschool for ages 2, 3 and 4 year olds, Kindergarten and Grade 1. A Grade 2 will be added in school year 2015-2016 with additional grades added every school year.

Come tour the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn the curriculum.

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

Risen Savior Christian Academy, 1755 Quacco Road, Pooler, Ga. 313122, 912.925.9431 Risen Savior Christian Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Childcare Network – known as the “Working Parent’s Best Friend” – offers nurturing, quality care for an affordable price.

Childcare Network provides care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years and includes USDA Approved meals & snacks.

Each of their programs follows a structured curriculum and all of our friendly staff are state-qualified. You can rest assured your children are safe, having fun and learning everyday while in Childcare Network’s care.

Childcare Network also offers a “Before & After School” program for school-age children, with transportation provided to and from local elementary schools.

To see a full list of Childcare Network locations in the Savannah area, please click here.

Childcare Network,  350 Johnny Mercer Dr., Savannah 912-897-3888 http://www.childcarenetwork.com/metro/Savannah On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Childcare Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Open House Today Jan. 14.

JEA Preschool Savannah will host an open house for prospective families on Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00 am

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

Come get a peek at Savannah’s premier early childhood education program.
912-355-8111 – preschool@savj.org – 5111 Abercorn Street; 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. On Twitter here. JEA Preschool Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Childcare Network – known as the “Working Parent’s Best Friend” – offers nurturing, quality care for an affordable price.

Childcare Network provides care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years and includes USDA Approved meals & snacks.

Each of their programs follows a structured curriculum and all of our friendly staff are state-qualified. You can rest assured your children are safe, having fun and learning everyday while in Childcare Network’s care.

Childcare Network also offers a “Before & After School” program for school-age children, with transportation provided to and from local elementary schools.

To see a full list of Childcare Network locations in the Savannah area, please click here.

Childcare Network, 7360 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah 31406, 912-662-0421 http://www.childcarenetwork.com/metro/Savannah On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Childcare Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Pooler MOPS will host their free Annual Educational Fair on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from 9:30 AM – 1 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Pooler.

The Educational Fair features preschools, public school representatives, private schools, homeschool co-ops, early intervention programs and more.

Choosing an educational route can be confusing. At the fair parents can find out about the Chatham County lottery, explore preschools, check out private schools or find a homeschool group.

If a family is looking for education options for their little ones in the Savannah and surrounding area, this is the event to attend.

The following schools/organizations have confirmed plans to attend: Bible Baptist School, First Steps, The Habersham School, Kids Connection Preschool/Countryside Baptist, The Learning Treehouse in Rincon, Little Miracles Learning Center in Bloomingdale, Memorial Day School, FACES Homeschooling Co-op, Risen Savior Christian Academy, Growing in the Son Early Learning Christian Academy at Savannah Christian Church, Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Savannah Country Day School, St. Frances Cabrini, Trinity Preschool, a Chatham County public school representative for answering questions about the lottery and the public school options, Babies Can’t Wait(Early Intervention program), Teach Right, Preschool Intervention Program, The Sandbox Children’s Museum of Hilton Head, Classical Conversations homeschool group.

And more schools and organizations are being added daily!

For more information about the free Pooler MOPS Educational Fair, check the Pooler MOPS Facebook page here or contact Christine Darulla at PoolerMops@gmail.com.

Pooler MOPS Educational Fair
@ First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
1115 Hwy 80 East, Pooler, 31322
9:30AM-1PM Wed. Jan. 28

Pooler MOPS is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Learn more about Savannah Honor Academy – where every student is an honor student – at an open house on Sunday, February 8th at 3pm.

The open house will be at the school, which is located in the JEA Community Center at 5111 Abercorn Street. Reservations are required and should be made through Marla Cocalis (773-573-7328 or MarlaCocalis@yahoo.com). Childcare will be provided.

Savannah Honor Academy is a new independent K-5th grade school in the midtown Savannah area with the following features:

• Small class-size (12 students in each class)
• Mixed-age classes (K-2 & 3-5)
• Non-religious
• Private ($695/month with scholarship opportunities)
• Home-like environment
• Emphasis on inquiry, exploration, & critical thinking
• Project-based
• Meaningful assessment
• Teacher/Family collaboration
• Fun

Click here for more information.

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

Growing in the Son Early Learning Christian Academy at Savannah Christian Church will begin Pre-Enrollment for all current students and their siblings beginning January 12th.

Enrollment for new students will begin on February 2nd.  Scholarship applications will also be available during this time. Applications are available in the GIS Administrative Office or online.

Open Houses for Prospective Students

Growing in the Son Early Learning Christian Academy will host two Open Houses for prospective students for the 2015-2016 school-year.

Open House for Pre-k (4 yr. old) students and Kindergarten students will be held on January 20th at 10AM.

Open House for 2 and 3 year olds will be held on January 21st at 10AM.

Both meetings will be held in the Coffee Bar at Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd. A tour of classes will be provided. For further information, please contact Michele Newsome or the GIS Administrative Office at (912) 629-7494 or (912) 629-4734.

Growing in the Son Early Learning Christian Academy at Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA, (912) 629-7494 or (912) 629-4734,  www.growinginthesonacademy.com Growing in the Son is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

This is a must for those of you in the Bluffton/Hilton Head Is. SC area with children entering preschool next school year: a free Preschool Fair to learn more about preschool options in the area.

The MOMS Club of Bluffton/Hilton Head is hosting the Preschool Fair, noon-2PM on February 7 2015 at the Bluffton library @ 120 Palmetto Way Bluffton, SC 29910. Several preschool directors will be available to talk to parents about curriculum and preschool options in the Bluffton/Hilton Head area.

This is a free event that is open to the public.

More information is available at www.bhhmoms.webs.com

Learn more about St. Andrew’s  School on Wilmington Island at an Open House 2015,  Jan. 11 2015, 1:30 PM for prospective families looking for age 3 through grade 12.

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School committed to being a leader in 21st Century teaching and learning, which includes a curricular focus on creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and character.

For more information on this Pre-K 3 through 12th Grade school, visit www.saintschool.com  or call 897.4941.

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

Looking for the ideal preschool for your child?

JEA Preschool Savannah  will host an open house for prospective families Sunday, February 8th 2015 at 3:00 pm

Don’t miss these opportunities to tour JEA Preschool Savannah’s dynamic learning spaces and meet their wonderful staff.

Come get a peek at Savannah’s premier early childhood education program!

912-355-8111 – preschool@savj.org – 5111 Abercorn Street; 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.

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About JEA Preschool Savannah

JEA Preschool Savannah opened its doors in August 2013. The school, which serves the needs of children ages 16 months through 4 years, focuses on the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Judaic setting. The core curriculum is led by qualified and experienced teachers. Extended hours are available daily. For more information on JEA Preschool Savannah, please call 912-355-8111 (ext. 215), email preschool@savj.org or click here .

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