There’s no need to stress about finding a babysitter to enjoy some childfree time, just sign the little ones up for a fun filled night of games, gymnastics, and pizza.
You’ll be able to enjoy date night worry-free and child-free while the kids have a blast with Summit Gymnastics’ amazing coaches thanks to Parent’s Night Out, Fri. Jan. 13 2023, 6:30-10:30PM.
For kids ages 4-12. Children must be potty trained to attend.
Make plans to attend the upcoming Open House and see why St. Andrew’s School was voted Savannah’s BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
Find your Island Treasure now through February 2023.
Every year, Jekyll Island commissions a group of highly skilled artisans from across the U.S. to create exquisite, handworked glass floats for Jekyll’s annual Island Treasures event.
(Jekyll Island is an easy, roughly 90-minute drive down I-95 from Savannah. See our list of things to do with kids on on Jekyll Island here. )
The glass floats are part of a hide-and-seek style game played on Jekyll Island throughout January and February. Each day, volunteers called Beach Buddies hide clear globes around the island for lucky guests to find and redeem for a real glass float. Gather your friends and family to search for globes that can be exchanged for dazzling handcrafted glass floats.
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Learn more about Atlanta Adventist Academy’s TRUeConnect program for high school students on the Savannah Adventist Christian School Pooler campus by coming to Academy Day on Mon. Jan. 9 2023. Registration required.
Register here if you want to visit the Atlanta campus in person that day. We plan to offer 9th and 10th grade on the Savannah/Pooler campus for 2023-2024.
To schedule a tour of Savannah Adventist Christian School’s Pooler campus, please contact the school: 912-748-5977 or info@sacssda.org There is space available in the Preschool and Pre-K classrooms starting on Jan. 4 2022.
The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.
Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.
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You’re invited to Garden City Housing Team’s food truck fundraiser & art contest on Sat. Feb. 11 2023, 10AM-2PM at Savannah Farmers Market, 701 US Hwy. 80, Garden City.
The free event will feature a bounce house and slide, a “selfie” station, food trucks, a display of artwork celebrating POC Icons from local K-12 students, plus crafts and games. Raffle prizes include 4 Ghost Pirates tickets, and 4 bottles of Zunzies signature sauces and a $25 gift card.
Proceeds raised through raffle and donations benefit 15 residential Garden City homes in need of roof repair or replacement. These residents of Garden City represent many demographics such as veterans, the elderly, people with disabilities, and low-income households.
Proceeds from this event will go towards this project.
Did you receive an A or B in science on your most recent report card? If so, your hard work earned you free admission to the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Is. in Savannah on Sat. March 18, 10AM-5PM.
Students who bring a virtual copy of their report card will be rewarded with a free visit.
Free admission for K-12 students who bring a virtual copy of their report cards.** All accompanying adults or children will be asked to pay general admission fee to the UGA Aquarium.
**Parents/Guardians: If you are not comfortable showing your child’s report card, aquarium staff will take your word. The purpose of Report Card Day is to inspire interest in science and reward students with a free visit.
Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or call 912-598-2344.
Below is a guest post from Calvary Day School in Savannah
Calvary Day School hopes you had a great Christmas, and wish you a Happy New Year!
Calvary began a monthly meeting series, Identity in Christ, with the intent to strengthen and equip our community in raising strong young people. We invite you to join Brittany Price Brooker as she leads the next Identity series, ‘Actions’, on Jan. 8, 2023, at 6PM.Please RSVP using the link here to save your seat.
Brittany is a believer in Christ with a desire to make Him known. She encourages others as she shares her story of God’s faithfulness through the deep grief of becoming a young widow, the hardships of previously being a single mom of five children, and the difficulties of blending a family deeply affected by trauma.
We hope to have you join us in the next installment of the Identity in Christ series. For more information on Calvary Day School, please contact admissions@calvarydayschool.com.
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The goal of Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. is to unite children and youth ages 5-18 in greater Savannah and the Lowcountry through song.
Rehearsals are every Monday beginning at 5:15PM @ First Baptist Church Savannah Education Building. Open to students ages 5-18.
Questions? Call 704-965-3445 or email info@savannahchoir.org.
About Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc.
Savannah Children’s Choir, now Coastal Youth Choirs, has developed a reputation for excellence in the city, county, and beyond. In addition to tours in the United States, the Premier Choir has performed in England, Ireland, and France and has also appeared on television in South Korea. The singers have experienced artist residencies with world-renowned singers and clinicians.
After sixteen years, this nonprofit’s mission remains the same – to unite, mentor, and transform the children and youth of greater Savannah and the Low Country into responsible, creative, and confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and music education.
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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System offers 26 Choice Programs throughout the district from elementary through high school including kindergarten. Each Choice Program has entrance requirements.
The Choice Program process for 2023-2024 begins Jan. 21, 2023.
These public schools such as Heard Elementary, Marshpoint Elementary, STEM Academy at Bartlett, J.G. Smith Elementary, Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, Jenkins High School, Savannah Arts Academy, etc. either don’t have an attendance zone/neighborhood district or they also accept students outside of attendance zone.
Choice Program applications for school year 2023-2024 will be accepted Jan. 21 2023 through Feb. 3 2023.
Esther F. Garrison Visual and Performing Arts Jan. 12, 2023 6-7PM
Middle Schools
The STEM Academy at Bartlett Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Jan. 12, 2023 5-6:30PM Coastal Middle School SALT Program Jan. 17, 2023 6-7PM DeRenne Middle School Medical and Allied Health Jan. 18, 2023 5-6PM Hubert Middle School Innovative Learning Academy Jan. 12, 2023 4:30-5:30PM Southwest Middle School Cinematic Studies Jan. 24, 2023 5-6PM
High Schools
Beach High School Medical & Allied Health Jan. 26, 2023 5:30-7PM Groves High School Aviation Manufacturing and Service Program Jan. 12, 2023 5:30-6:30PM Groves High School Maritime Logistics Jan.12, 2023 5:30-6:30PM Islands High School Veterinary Science Jan. 26, 2023 6-6:30PM Islands High School Environmental Science Jan. 26, 2023 5:30- 6PM Jenkins High School School of Engineering Jan. 24, 2023 5-7PM Johnson High School International Baccalaureate Jan. 26, 2023 6-7PM Savannah Arts Academy Visual and Performing Arts Jan. 24, 2023 6-7:30PM Savannah Early College Early College Jan. 25, 2023 5-7PM School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High School STEAM Career Academy Jan. 24, 2023 4-6PM Windsor Forest High School Aviation Drone Program Jan. 24, 2023 6-7PM Woodville Tompkins Career and Technical Feb. 1, 2023 5-7:30PM
Pediatrician searching? The team at Coastal Pediatrics does so much more than your regular office visit. They’re there for you to make sure you’ve got all the answers.
Your family is invited to get a first-hand glimpse of all the amazing opportunities available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade @ Calvary Day School in Savannah at any of these upcoming preview days.
Sun. Jan. 29 2023, 2PM. Register & learn more here.
Thurs. Feb. 23 2023, 9-10:30AM. Register & learn more here.
Tours start in the Wilder Chapel. Come Experience Excellence.
Calvary Day School 4625 Waters Ave, Savannah Pre-K through 12th grade
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School searching in Savannah? Visit Savannah Christian Preparatory School, an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school, during a Welcome Home Wednesday open house.
Reservations are required. Register for Welcome Home Wednesdays online here. For more information on this event or admissions at Savannah Christian Preparatory School, please email Kathi Strickland, Director of Family Relations, at kstrickland@savcps.com or call the admissions office at 912.629.5544.
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Families may also visit the school to submit an application Monday-Thursday, 8:30AM until 2PM.
Deadline to apply: January 20, 2023.
Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County.
There is no tuition.
SCA is a public, nonsectarian, nonreligious, nonprofit school organized and operated under Georgia State laws.
SCA operates under one county-wide attendance zone. If SCA receives more applications than seats available in a grade level, students are admitted by a lottery process as mandated by state and federal law.
Compared to other area public schools, SCA students’ achievement results outscored the county public school system on all twenty-two state assessments.
23rd Annual Low Country Home & Garden Show @ The Savannah Convention Center Jan. 20-22, 2023.
The Annual Low Country Home & Garden Show – Fri. Jan. 20 to Sun. Jan 22, 2023 at the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island – features free admission, onsite parking for just $5, plus inspiration, solutions, and great deals for home improvement and outdoor projects.
This is a family-friendly event includes a new 6,000 square foot Family Fun Zone as well as celebrity chefs, builders and remodelers, outdoor living and patio, giveaways & a chance to win a new washer and dryer, and more.
FREE admission.
Show hours areFriday, January 20, 2-6 PM; Saturday, January 21, 10-6PM; and Sunday, January 22, 11AM-5PM. The show will be held at the Savannah Convention Center located at 1 International Drive in Savannah, GA on Hutchinson Island.
The season of giving is here! This special time of the year is the perfect time to introduce and encourage a spirit of giving among children. While younger children may have a more difficult time grasping the concept of how and why we should give to others, there are ways to break it down into small, teachable moments that even the smallest of children can understand and enjoy.
Giving to Family
Showing children how to give to their families is a great way to begin teaching them about giving. Kids are often more willing and excited to participate in helping or gifting to people they know and love. They can do this by making crafts, including drawings and even ornaments. They could also be tasked with finding a gift that their sibling(s) would enjoy, or parents can make children “elves who help” by coming up with tasks they can accomplish each day at home, like a chore or a small, random act of kindness.
Giving to Others
There are so many other ways kids can learn to give to others. Angel Trees, where kids can pick an “angel” and purchase specialized gifts for someone, are a great way for kids to give! As a parent, you can also teach and encourage kids to recognize service workers with small gifts of appreciation. For a free alternative, have your child donate some toys they don’t use or have multiple of. You can approach this by saying, “This toy was very special to you at one point, and because it meant so much to you, it would be a good idea to donate it to a child who will play with it and care for it just as much.”
Giving Their Time
Time is one of the most important and valuable gifts that one can give and receive. During this time of year, you can take your children to visit and even sing Christmas carols with the elderly in senior living facilities. Parents can also encourage their children to volunteer with wonderful organizations like P.A.C.K., Urban Hope, The Salvation Army, and the several shelters and soup kitchens in the area.
Teaching the importance of giving to others—and allowing your children to see generosity in practice—is a life-changing experience for both children and their parents! Introducing different methods of giving, like the ones mentioned above, can help your kids find the ways that resonate best with them. Then, as you find joy in giving to others as a family, this joyful and gracious spirit will surely stick with your children for years to come. Happy Holidays!
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