The Children’s School at St. John’s Church in Savannah is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 school year for children ages 14 months through 5 years.

The Children’s School is a non-profit organization dedicated to the social,spiritual and intellectual needs of young children. This beloved school offers:
*2, 3, and 5-day week programs, 9AM-1PM
*Nurturing professional teaching staff
*Bright, spacious classrooms with latest learning aids and equipment
*Individualized lessons to reach the needs of each student
*Weekly chapel, music, art, and science programs provided for all ages
*Summer Programs offered

For more information, please call the school at 912.232.1225 or email childrensschool@stjohnsav.org. Learn more here.
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The Children’s School at St. John’s Church in Savannah offers quality, well-loved summer preschool and infant summer programs in addition to their popular school year preschool. This July & August, this beloved school will offer a Mother’s Morning Out for ages 3 months-11 months in addition to their summer program for ages 12 months through Pre-kindergarten.

Learn more here.

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The Children’s School Infant/Mother’s Morning Out Summer Program

9AM-1PM Tuesday and Thursday
For ages 3 Months – 11 Months
Summer Registration Fee $25 (includes all sessions)
Due with registration form

The Children’s School at St. John’s Church in Savannah is offering Summer Mother’s Morning Out program for children ages 3-11 months. Reservations are suggested as space is limited. Sign your child up now for a summer of fun at The Children’s School. The registration fee is due with the registration form. Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of each session.

The new infant class this year will provide a stimulating environment for your baby. The class will offer tummy time and crawling activities. The babies will enjoy music and play interaction. The Children’s School offers one teacher and one aide for up to 6 infants.

July Mother’s Morning Out
July 16 & 18 2019

August Mother’s Morning Out
Aug. 13 & 15 2019
Aug. 20 & 22 2019

Please indicate weeks attending on your registration form.

$30 per day or $55 for the week.

Register 

To register, please call the school at 912.232.1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org or visit www.stjohnspreschool.org.

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The Children’s School Summer 2019 Session Program

For ages 12 months through PreK

Sign your child up now for a summer of fun at The Children’s School, serving ages 12 months through Pre-kindergarten.

The $25 registration fee is due with the registration form. Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of each session.

9AM- 1PM, Monday – Friday
Summer Registration Fee $25 (includes all sessions)
Due with registration form

July School- Under the Sea
July 15-July 26 2019
Weekly Rate: $125
Full Session- $235

August School – Rocketing into Space
Aug. 12-Aug. 23
Week 1- The Solar System
Week 2- Being an Astronaut
Weekly Rate- $125
Full Session- $235

Each session the instructors will introduce exciting new themes. The daily schedule will include a theme related craft, circle time lesson and story, fine and gross motor skills activity, sensory activities, and outside play. Please indicate weeks attending on your registration form.

Register 

To register, please call the school at 912.232.1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org or visit www.stjohnspreschool.org.

On Facebook here.

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The Children’s School at St. John’s Church, 1 West Macon Savannah, GA 31401, 912.232.1225

Mel Abrams, St. Andrew’s School Upper School Dean of Students, has been selected as a recipient of the DiversityIS magazine’s 2019 Leadership in Diversity Award.

This award is a measure of individual leaders at independent schools who encourage and support the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students and employees. DiversityIS magazine is the only national magazine dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in U.S. independent schools.

See the online June edition of the magazine which includes the award winners here. 

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St. Andrew’s School  is a private, independent International Baccalaureate World School in Savannah inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12. Find more information here.

Schedule a tour.

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

When the heat rises outside, something rises in us too. Not only are our children getting hot, but we find ourselves as parents struggling to keep our own cool.

The summer is a time to relax, yet it is a challenge to keep our children happy and content. Being around one another all day can make tension rise between us and our children, but it does not have to be this way.

Click here to read about some ways that you can help your children and in turn help yourself to manage “hot” moods and stay calm.

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Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah
912-319-5552
Email: christina@watersedgecounseling.com

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Summer Programs 2019 at Royce Learning Center in Savannah

Summer School
A five-week summer school program for students who need to strengthen academic skills. This is an excellent opportunity to refresh skills and prepare for the new school year. Small classes focus on Reading, Writing, English and Mathematics. Students will be assigned modified homework assignments each day.

Dates: June 17-July 18 2019 l 8:30AM-Noon Monday – Thursday

Pre-Testing Dates: Wednesday, June 12 & Thursday, June 13 l 8:30AM – Noon

Tuition*: $925 (does not include $75 Registration Fee)
Need Based Scholarships Available
*Early drop-off is available for an additional charge.

For more information or to enroll, contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit 
https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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Enrichment Camp
A five-week afternoon enrichment camp experience that can be enjoyed on its own, or in conjunction with our Summer School or Tutoring Programs. We will focus on character building, communication and social skills along with time for summer reading lists, games, team building and more.

Dates: June 17- July 18 l Noon-4PM Monday – Thursday

Tuition*: $125 week l $575 for 5 weeks

Registration Fee: $50* (waived if enrolled in other Summer Programs)
*Late pick-up is available for an additional charge

For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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Study Skills
Study Skills is a program designed to help students in 6th – 12th grades learn to study efficiently and effectively, leading to greater success in school.

– Identifying Learning Styles – Improving Grades
– Note Taking Skills – Test-Taking Strategies
– Studying Online Material – Reading Strategies
– Study Habits and Techniques – Listening Skills
– Following Directions – Memory Applications & Techniques
– Assignment Preparation and Setup – How to Study a Chapter
– Time Management & Organization Skills

One Week Sessions
Session I June 24-27  2-5PM
Session II July 8-11  2-5PM

Tuition*: $ 200 / Session (does not include $50 Registration Fee)

For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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Calvary Day School in Savannah thanks you for voting Calvary the Best of the Coastal Empire in five categories!

The private Savannah school was recognized as best private school, best pre-school, best daycare, best college prep & testing, and best learning center/ tutor by Savannah Morning News & SavannahNow,com readers.

If all that good news inspires you to want to learn more about Calvary Day School, schedule a private tour of the school. Private tours are available throughout the school year from 9AM-2PM. To schedule your private tour, call Calvary admissions department at (912) 351-2299 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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St. Andrew’s School   in Savannah recently announced Alexus Parker will take over as the new Girls Varsity Basketball Coach for the independent school. Prior to joining the St. Andrew’s team, she taught and coached at other Savannah private schools. She will also join the Upper School science department.

A Savannah native, Parker received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Prairie View A&M University in Texas. While attending college, she played four years of Division I basketball. Parker was named Most Valuable Player, Player of the Year, BOXTOROW HBCU All American, and Best Female Athlete of the Year. She also led Prairie View in scoring and was second in rebounding.

Parker is creating a summer plan to include workouts, clinics, and camps. Conditioning for the Varsity team begins in October.

About St. Andrew’s 

St. Andrew’s School  is a private, independent International Baccalaureate World School in Savannah inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12. Find more information here.

Schedule a tour.

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

The Matthew Reardon Early Learning Academy in Savannah is scheduled to open in August of 2019 and will serve children between the ages of 18 months and five years.

The program will be an autism inclusion preschool, utilizing the Walden School curriculum. Based on incidental learning through play, Walden creates a language rich environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

For more information about the Early Learning Academy, please plan to attend an informational session on May 14 2019 at 6:30PM or learn more online at matthewreardon.org/early-learning-academy.

Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, Inc.
11500 Middleground Road
Savannah, GA 31419
P: (912) 355-9098
matthewreardon.org

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Summer Programs 2019 at Royce Learning Center in Savannah

Summer School
A five-week summer school program for students who need to strengthen academic skills. This is an excellent opportunity to refresh skills and prepare for the new school year. Small classes focus on Reading, Writing, English and Mathematics. Students will be assigned modified homework assignments each day.

Dates: June 17-July 18 2019 l 8:30AM-Noon Monday – Thursday

Pre-Testing Dates: Wednesday, June 12 & Thursday, June 13 l 8:30AM – Noon

Tuition*: $925 (does not include $75 Registration Fee)
Need Based Scholarships Available
*Early drop-off is available for an additional charge.

For more information or to enroll, contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit 
https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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Enrichment Camp
A five-week afternoon enrichment camp experience that can be enjoyed on its own, or in conjunction with our Summer School or Tutoring Programs. We will focus on character building, communication and social skills along with time for summer reading lists, games, team building and more.

Dates: June 17- July 18 l Noon-4PM Monday – Thursday

Tuition*: $125 week l $575 for 5 weeks

Registration Fee: $50* (waived if enrolled in other Summer Programs)
*Late pick-up is available for an additional charge

For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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Study Skills
Study Skills is a program designed to help students in 6th – 12th grades learn to study efficiently and effectively, leading to greater success in school.

– Identifying Learning Styles – Improving Grades
– Note Taking Skills – Test-Taking Strategies
– Studying Online Material – Reading Strategies
– Study Habits and Techniques – Listening Skills
– Following Directions – Memory Applications & Techniques
– Assignment Preparation and Setup – How to Study a Chapter
– Time Management & Organization Skills

One Week Sessions
Session I June 24-27  2-5PM
Session II July 8-11  2-5PM

Tuition*: $ 200 / Session (does not include $50 Registration Fee)

For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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Yes there are summer camp and childcare options for Savannah’s youngest set for Summer 2019.

The Children’s School at St. John’s Church in Savannah offers quality, well-loved summer preschool and infant summer programs in addition to their popular school year preschool. This summer, this beloved school will offer a Mother’s Morning Out for ages 3 months-11 months in addition to their summer program for ages 12 months through Pre-kindergarten.

Learn more here.

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The Children’s School Infant/Mother’s Morning Out Summer Program

9AM-1PM Tuesday and Thursday
For ages 3 Months – 11 Months
Summer Registration Fee $25 (includes all sessions)
Due with registration form

The Children’s School at St. John’s Church in Savannah is offering Summer Mother’s Morning Out program for children ages 3-11 months. Reservations are suggested as space is limited. Sign your child up now for a summer of fun at The Children’s School. The registration fee is due with the registration form. Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of each session.

The new infant class this year will provide a stimulating environment for your baby. The class will offer tummy time and crawling activities. The babies will enjoy music and play interaction. The Children’s School offers one teacher and one aide for up to 6 infants.

June Mother’s Morning Out
June 4 & 6 2019
June 18 & 20 2019

July Mother’s Morning Out
July 16 & 18 2019

August Mother’s Morning Out
Aug. 13 & 15 2019
Aug. 20 & 22 2019

Please indicate weeks attending on your registration form.

$30 per day or $55 for the week.

Register 

To register, please call the school at 912.232.1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org or visit www.stjohnspreschool.org.

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The Children’s School Summer 2019 Session Program

For ages 12 months through PreK

Sign your child up now for a summer of fun at The Children’s School, serving ages 12 months through Pre-kindergarten.

The $25 registration fee is due with the registration form. Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of each session.

9AM- 1PM, Monday – Friday
Summer Registration Fee $25 (includes all sessions)
Due with registration form

June School – Animal Planet July School
June 3-June 21 2019
Week 1- It’s a Jungle!
Week 2-Noah’s Ark Week
Week 3-Farmyard Animals
Weekly Rate-$125
Full Session-$350

July School- Under the Sea
July 15-July 26 2019
Weekly Rate: $125
Full Session- $235

August School – Rocketing into Space
Aug. 12-Aug. 23
Week 1- The Solar System
Week 2- Being an Astronaut
Weekly Rate- $125
Full Session- $235

Each session the instructors will introduce exciting new themes. The daily schedule will include a theme related craft, circle time lesson and story, fine and gross motor skills activity, sensory activities, and outside play. Please indicate weeks attending on your registration form.

Register 

To register, please call the school at 912.232.1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org or visit www.stjohnspreschool.org.

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The Children’s School at St. John’s Church 2019-20 School Year

Preschool & PreK now accepting applications for the 2019-20 school year. For ages 14 months through 5 years

The Children’s School is a non-profit organization dedicated to the social, spiritual and intellectual needs of young children.

2, 3, and 5-day week programs, 9AM-1PM
Nurturing professional teaching staff
Bright, spacious classrooms with latest learning aids and equipment
Individualized lessons to reach the needs of each student
Weekly chapel, music, art, and science programs provided for all ages

Register here. 

For more information, please call the school at 912.232.1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org or visit www.stjohnspreschool.org.

On Facebook here.

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The Children’s School at St. John’s Church, 1 West Macon Savannah, GA 31401, 912.232.1225. The Children’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Full STEAM Ahead “Journey Through the Stars!”  June 3 – July 19 2019 (1 week programs) @ the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus.

Looking for an out of this world adventure? Georgia Tech’s Full STEAM Ahead is blasting off to space to discover constellations, satellites, and galaxies. With the help of Hummingbird Robotics and circuits, students are bound for some great 21st-century space explorations.

During each week, your student will learn how to code using Hummingbird technology and learn about different constellations before creating their own.

Grade Levels: 3rd-8th graders
8:30AM-3PM

$200/week (scholarships available).

Find more information here.

Register online here.

Georgia Tech’s Full STEAM Ahead Summer Programs 2019
912.966.7922
email: gtscamps@gatech.edu

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Be a part of the Savannah Classical Academy success story.

A few spots remain available for Kindergarten and 1st Grade!

Submit your application today as spots are on a first come, first served basis. Application Deadline: Friday, April 5 2019.

Learn more about this charter school here. 

Register  online here. 

Savannah Classical Academy
(912) 395-4040

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Attention parents of teens who are considering careers in engineering.

The April 29, 2019 application deadline is quickly approaching for The 2019 Savannah Engineering Academy Summer STEM Camp.

The five-day summer program @ Georgia Southern University – Armstrong Campus is June 3-7, 2019. It is for rising junior and senior high school students interested in math, science and engineering.

During this STEM 2019 Savannah summer camp,students will:

• explore engineering through hands-on activities such as building LED flashlights, remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), and a water filter;
• enjoy field trips such as a riverboat tour of the Savannah River to learn about harbor deepening, river dredging, and local port activity;
• visit to a local site development construction project
• go on site visits to facilities including Gulfstream Aerospace, JCB, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography & more.

Students work with professional engineers from major engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, computer, aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, water resources, environmental, and ocean.

What an amazing opportunity to learn about engineering, inform decisions on a college major and strengthen their college application.

To participate, students must:

• Be a rising junior or senior in high school
• Provide a teacher recommendation
• Have grades of 80% (3.0/4.0) or better in all math/engineering/science/technology classes

Applications available online here.
Application Deadline: Mon. April 29, 2019
No application fee. Only cost: $60 registration fee

For more information, email info@savannahengineeringacademy.net or visit www.savannahengineeringacademy.net

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Enrollment is now open for STEAM Camp, Savannah’s only all-day STEM summer camp taught by actual engineers and technologists.

At this hands-on STEM summer camp, your campers won’t just learn science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. They’ll make it, create it, and build it themselves.

Join STEAM Camp @ Jolly Goblin Games in Savannah this summer for their 5th year in a row. They offer early drop-off, late pick-up, and even lunch at The Chromatic Dragon next door. Perfect for rising 4th-9th grade students.

Register online here.

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Early Drop-Off & Late Pickup? Yes!

STEAM Camp organizers understand that it’s not always possible to make a 9AM drop-off or a 4PM pickup, but they’ve got you covered. For an additional fee, your child can arrive as early as 7:30AM or stay as late as 6PM, enjoying all the fun and games The Guild Hall has to offer.

See the camp schedule here. 

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STEAM Camp Classes

VIDEO GAME DESIGN I-II
Campers will learn the basic principles of video game design, and will use real software development tools to create a functional (and fun!) video game. Video Game Design I & II will each be offered twice.

ROBOTICS I-II
Campers will learn the basic principles of robotics and automation, working with a variety of technologies to create and program functional robot vehicles. Each student will get to keep their own kit. Robotics I & II will each be offered twice.

MINECRAFT I-IV
Perfect for younger campers, this camp uses Minecraft to teach a variety of subjects, from electronic circuits to art to economics.

FREEPLAY GAMING
Available just before the start of the summer session. It’s not a class. It’s just playing games and having fun. All day long. All week long.

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LUNCH AT THE DRAGON

Campers spend lunchtime eating and playing games at The Chromatic Dragon. Campers can bring their own lunches, prepay from our $10 summer camp menu, or just order off the menu.

Register online here.

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Attention parents of teens who are considering careers in engineering.

The April 29, 2019 application deadline is quickly approaching for The 2019 Savannah Engineering Academy Summer STEM Camp.

The five-day summer program @ Georgia Southern University – Armstrong Campus is June 3-7, 2019. It is for rising junior and senior high school students interested in math, science and engineering.

During this STEM 2019 Savannah summer camp,students will:

• explore engineering through hands-on activities such as building LED flashlights, remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), and a water filter;
• enjoy field trips such as a riverboat tour of the Savannah River to learn about harbor deepening, river dredging, and local port activity;
• visit to a local site development construction project
• go on site visits to facilities including Gulfstream Aerospace, JCB, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography & more.

Students work with professional engineers from major engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, computer, aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, water resources, environmental, and ocean.

What an amazing opportunity to learn about engineering, inform decisions on a college major and strengthen their college application.

To participate, students must:

• Be a rising junior or senior in high school
• Provide a teacher recommendation
• Have grades of 80% (3.0/4.0) or better in all math/engineering/science/technology classes

Applications available online here.
Application Deadline: Mon. April 29, 2019
No application fee. Only cost: $60 registration fee

For more information, email info@savannahengineeringacademy.net or visit www.savannahengineeringacademy.net

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Preschool searching in Savannah?

Come learn about preschools & meet the schools representatives at a FREE Islands Preschool Expo, Sat. March 2, 9AM-Noon  @ the Frank Murray Community Center on Wilmington Island.

This is a great opportunity for families to come out and meet people from many of the preschools out on the Islands. There will also representatives from organizations that have toddler and preschool activities. This event is free and open to the public.

There will be crafts for the children and Library in Motion will be doing one of their legendary story time readings at 11AM.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. now offers AWE-STEM Saturdays on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

3-4PM, Sat. March, 9 2019.

Roll up your sleeves, put on your safety goggles, and get ready to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math! These hands-on,  facilitator-led STEM experiments will introduce concepts of chemistry, biology, and physics as kids learn about the world around us.

First Come First Serve.

Cost: FREE with Admission  |   FREE for Members

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SENSORY SATURDAYS | AT THE SANDBOX

Sat. March 30 2019.

On the last Saturday of each month, The Sandbox Children’s Museum will open an hour early (9AM) exclusively for families with children who have sensory processing differences or those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Children with other developmental challenges are welcome @ these Sensory Saturdays.

Cost: Reduced Admission – $5/person (1 yr & older) | FREE for Members

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FREE Family Fun Pirate Night, March 1 2019

Come to the  The Sandbox Children’s Museum Fri. March 1 2019, 5:30-7:30PM for Free Family Fun night. THEME: Pirate Night.

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.

Learn more here. 

Upcoming Free Family Fun Nights

Fri. March 1, 5:30-7:30PM (pirate night)
Fri. April 5, 5:30-7:30PM
Fri. May 3, 5:30-7:30PM
Fri. Sept. 6, 5:30-7:30PM
Fri. Oct. 4, 5:30-7:30PM
Fri. Nov. 1, 5:30-7:30PM
Fri. Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30PM

Supported by The Bargain Box

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

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Kids ages 6-12 are invited to the annual Girls In Engineering Day March 2 2019 at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.

Society of Women Engineers at Georgia Southern will host the annual event. Kids will spend the day participating in STEM related activities as well as a tour through the Carruth Building Lab. Lunch is included.

Cost: $10 per person. Register online here. 

Sat. March 2, 201, 9:30AM-3PM
@ Georgia Southern Information Technology Building
1332 Southern Dr, Statesboro, Georgia 30458
Hosted by Society of Women Engineers at Georgia Southern

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 March 3 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. March 3 2019, 2-4PM

Register online here for the March 3 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) 351-2299 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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OPEN HOUSE

JEA Preschool Savannah will host an open house Sun. Feb. 24 at 11AM for prospective families.

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

The Colonial Foundation and Rob Demere were presented with the John R. Chandler Award at the 2019 CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) and NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) Annual Conference in Philadelphia. The award recognizes the long-term support of a corporation or foundation toward the advancement of independent schools.

St. Andrew’s School   in Savannah nominated the Colonial Foundation and Demere for their longstanding philanthropic support to the independent school on Wilmington Island. They have given lead gifts for every major capital campaign in the 40-year history of the school, provided funding for financial assistance to qualified students through Georgia’s special tax redirection program, and have been a champion for the school in the local community.

“Over the years, the Demere family has supported many independent schools for their ability to transform our city and create meaningful progress,” said Head of School Dr. Kelley Waldron (pictured above with Rob Demere). “They also do so humbly and altruistically because it is the right thing to do. In fact, it took some convincing to get them to accept this award in honor of the tremendous impact they have had and continue to make in Savannah through the support of independent education and St. Andrew’s School.”

The award is named in honor of John R. Chandler, former assistant headmaster at the Hotchkiss School, and one of CASE’s first independent school trustees. Past recipients include American Honda Company, William Randolph Hearst Foundation and Mobil Corporation.

St. Andrew’s School  is a private, independent International Baccalaureate World School in Savannah inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12. Find more information here.

Schedule a tour.

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Open House

Get to know St. Andrew’s School @ an Open house @ St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is., 9AM Thurs. March 7 2019. Registration details here. 

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

Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Old Fort Jackson Family Camp-Out, a new nighttime event for families to experience historic programs and family fun in a 210-year-old National Historic Landmark in Savannah.

The event will be Fri. March 8, 6-10PM @ Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd, Savannah, 31404.

Guests will train as soldiers, make a Civil War decoder, and write secret messages. Throughout the night, attendees will be able to use their new skills and tools to uncover a spy among the soldiers.

Dinner is included in the ticket price and will be served at 6:45PM. The dinner menu is: BBQ chicken, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans and your choice of soda or water or tea. Hot coffee will also be available for adults.

Pre-registration and prepayment are required. Tickets: $25 for members & $30 for the general public.

Event tickets can be purchased online here.

The Rotary Club of Savannah is searching for volunteers to serve as community readers for the second annual Savannah Rotary Read-In on Wed. March 13 2019. 9-10:30AM.

The goal of the event is to promote literacy by encouraging the desire to read more.

A report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation indicates children who aren’t reading at grade level by the end of third grade are four times as likely to drop out of high school.

Read about the Read-In co-chair & Savannah public school advocate Frank Moore, Jr. in our Savannah Morning News column here.

Last year’s inaugural event drew 526 volunteer readers who read to students in 566 classrooms. This year, Savannah-Chatham public schools plans to add pre-kindergarten to the list, which means rotarians and volunteers will read to students in 600 pre-k through third-grade classrooms in 32 schools.

You don’t have to be a rotary member to participate.

Register online to volunteer here.  

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

Upcoming Savannah school open houses for prospective families include:

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Open house @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 9:30AM Wed. Feb. 20 2019. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is., 9AM Thurs. March 7 2019. Registration details here. 

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Open House @ Coastal Empire Montessori, which offers a free, public, charter school program for Kindergarten – 5th Grade (K-5), 10AM Sat. March 2 2019.  Details here. 

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Savannah-Chatham Public School Open Houses start in January 2019. Find the schedule & application info here. 

The Pooler MOPS will host its free annual school fair 9:30- 11:30AM Wed. Feb. 27 2019 at Pooler First Presbyterian Church.

If you have questions about educating your child, come get answers.

Representatives from preschools, private schools and public schools Chatham and Effingham counties will tell you everything you need to know. There will also be representatives from home school co-ops, after-school options and other fun opportunities for children and families.

It’s your one-stop shop to check out all your options, and it’s FREE! It’s also stroller and child friendly.

Free & open to the public.

Everyone is invited. You do not need to be a MOPS member to attend.

The fair will be held at Pooler First Presbyterian Church, 1115 U.S. Highway 80 E, Pooler, GA 31322.

For more information about the free Pooler MOPS school fair, click here or email PoolerMops@gmail.com.