See firsthand what Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler is all about @ the school’s last family night of the school year: Family Night STEM & Nature, Tues. April 1 2025 5:30-7pm.
Light supper provided.
Tour the school garden, see demos from school robotics & coding clubs.
All families welcome.
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. Learn more here.
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Welcome to The Art Studio in Savannah, offering art classes for all ages in an at-home classroom and art studio. Specializing in foundation art skills and portfolio development for middle and high school visual arts schools.
New sessions start April 7 2025. Learn more and sign up for classes here.
The learning environment supports individualized art instruction and a positive fun encouraging experience for all students.
This art studio and classroom provides a nurturing environment for the unique and growing creative spirit.
All skill levels welcome.
Class sizes are no larger than six students, supporting individualized attention.
All materials are provided.
About the art teacher
Meet Julie Cummings, a teacher and artist with a BFA in painting (LSU) and an MFA in Illustration (SCAD). Julie has 12 years of experience as an art educator and two years of post-graduate education in Art Therapy.
Come to Georgia Tech Savannah for a STEAM Break day camp where every day this week will be devoted to a different letter of STEAM! Join us for one day or all five days.
Georgia Tech Savannah, March 31st – April 4th | 9 am – 3 pm
Monday – Science
Tuesday – Technology
Wednesday – Engineering
Thursday – Art
Friday – Mathematics
For: 1st – 5th Graders
Dates and Times: March 31st – April 4th | 9 am – 3 pm
We are in the home stretch for the end of the school year!
As of today March 6, only 46 more school days remain in the 2024-2025 school year.
Have you checked your student’s grades to see how they are doing so they can finish the year strong with good grades? It’s quick and easy through PowerSchool.
Make sure you are signed up and your contact information is up to date so you can:
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Get ready to roar like a lion, stomp like an elephant, and flap your wings like a parrot: it’s time for a musical, whimsical Wild Animal Parade parade @ 10am Saturday, March 22 2025. ! All children have a natural love for animals and the wild, and when we combine that with the joy of making music, there’s no better way to let young imaginations soar!
This March 22 playdate in Bloomingdale is one your family definitely won’t want to miss!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Every enrolled child will get… – A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter – A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home – A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
You can now pre-register online through Summit’s parent portal (located @ summitgymnasticsga.com) for $10 or in person price of $15 with cash or card acceptable for payment.
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Each season we use a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun! We’re kicking off our Spring Season the week of March 24th and would love for your child to join us on Soccer Island this season!
Dr. Kelley Waldron, Head of School for St. Andrew’s, recently shared details of The Campaign for the Foundation of our Future, including the exciting news that approximately $3.5 million has already pledged towards the campaign’s $5.5 million goal.
Included among the projects to be funded by the Foundation for our Future campaign is a new performing arts space on campus, including a 300-seat auditorium with a full stage, wings, and backdrop along with purpose-built classrooms for orchestra, band, choir, theatre and visual arts. The campaign will also fund extensive renovations to the existing athletic fields, including a complete rebuilding of the fields, and drainage ensuring a high-quality playing experience for student athletes participating in football, soccer, baseball, and flag football. A final focus of the campaign is on growing the endowment, providing the financial foundation for a strong future for the school.
“In recent years, we have had to cap participation in orchestra, band, theater, and choir. Instruction takes place in traditional classrooms, rather than purpose-built instructional rooms that allow for the full space and resources to maximize learning in these disciplines,” said Waldron. “The quality of instruction is excellent, but the impact of that instruction is challenged as long as the quality of the physical environment does not match the potential of our teachers and students.”
When it comes to athletic facilities, Waldron shared a similar story of facilities not meeting the skill and potential of the students. “Our fields date back to our founding and are at the end of their functional use. They have lost their crown and flood easily and often. This means our teams are sometimes required to forgo practice and reschedule games long after storms have passed.”
“This campaign will allow us to invest in facilities that match the quality of our programs and provide a foundation for our students’ success,” said Waldron.
Led by a committee of volunteers, the campaign is co-chaired by Davy Clay and Elyssa Minton, both St. Andrew’s parents.
St. Andrew’s School is an independent college preparatory school offering classes for students from Early Childhood through Grade 12. Originally started as Independent Presbyterian Day School 1947, the school became St. Andrew’s School and moved to its current location on Penn Waller Road in 1978.
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Farm Friday is a weekly program that happens at about 11:30AM Fridays @ Coastal Heritage Society’s Savannah Children’s Museum.
Visitors will have an opportunity to explore Frogtown Garden and learn from Savannah Children’s Museum Lead Educator Ms. Katrinka about a variety of fruits, vegetables, & herbs that are growing.
Be sure to ask for a sample of the Farm to Table snack of the day.
Summer 2025 Hours Update: Savannah Children’s Museum – Georgia’s only completely outdoors children’s museum – is open 9AM-2PM Monday-Saturday during summer school break, weather permitting. ____________________________
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Experts @ SouthCoast Health Pediatrics share here the importance of getting your kids vaccinated against the flu. The flu can be especially tough on kids, but the good news is that the flu vaccine is the best way to protect them—and it’s not too late to get it.
The flu vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months and older.
Tidewater Waldorf is a drop-off cooperative learning environment supporting families that have chosen home education.
Our hybrid homeschool education model offers Waldorf classes three days a week while also allowing for the natural family rhythm to flourish in your home.
We emphasize the importance of protecting our children’s childhood and allowing them to thrive through their imagination and play.
Our program includes aspects of a traditional Waldorf Education while also educating families on how to incorporate these practices in their own home and lives.
Our program meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
Learn more about Tidewater Waldorf and visit the schoolhouse @ an Open House, Saturday, March 8, 10AM-12PM. The schoolhouse is at 3119 Furber Ave. in Thunderbolt.
Fall 2025 Enrollment open for First Grade and Kindergarten.
Savannah Stage Company’s Performing Arts Camp is available for rising 3rd-10th graders and is led by professional actors and improvisors. Campers rehearse diving into the unknown, creating characters and saying yes! Grow your confidence, expand your imagination, and build up your bravery. Performance on final Friday at 2pm!
Come to Old Fort Jackson in Savannah for family-friendly educational programming focusing on the lives of soldiers once stationed at Fort Jackson and its 18th-century predecessor, Mud Fort.
Daily cannon firings & fort history program at 11AM & 2PM lead by Coastal Heritage Society interpreters dressed as soldiers from different units present on-site over the 250 years of the fort’s history.
The 20-30 minute fort history program precedes the cannon firing. On weekends, there’s a 1:30PM Riverboat Salute.
Call ahead to confirm: 912-232-3945. This National Historic Landmark is open daily 9AM-4PM.
Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.
Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.
This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)
Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).
Every member receives:
*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!
*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest
*10% discount in all museum gift shops
*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum
*e-Newsletter subscription
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Designed especially for children in grades K-8, Camp Moon River summer day camp combines the fun and excitement of an overnight camp with the convenience of a day program. Each day is packed with engaging activities and unforgettable adventures that will leave your child with cherished memories.
Camp Moon River campers unleash their creativity through hands-on arts and crafts, enjoy thrilling outdoor activities like trails, team-building challenges, campfires, and GAGA ball, and participate in a variety of games that promote teamwork and sportsmanship. To top it off, waterslides offer the perfect way to stay cool and beat the summer heat!
At Camp Moon River, every child is encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a supportive and fun-filled environment. Camp Moon River staff can’t wait to make this summer an unforgettable experience for your child!
Come celebrate the joy of reading @ Savannah Children’s Museum at this special springtime storytime @ 10:30am Friday, March 21 with popular librarian & children’s book author John Light from Live Oak Public Libraries Bull Street Library.
Guided archeology walks are @ 10AM Wednesdays. These 45-minute tours start inside the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center. This program is subject to change based on weather and staff capacity. For more information, contact the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center at 912-219-4233 or fopu_information@nps.gov
During Fort Pulaski’s eighteen years of construction, hundreds of people of all backgrounds lived on Cockspur Island. Archeological work into the Workers Village has led to fascinating findings about how these people lived. Join a park archeologist or staff member for a guided walk revealing this period in Fort Pulaski National Monument’s history.
The guided walk follows the North Pier Trail and is about .5 miles total (out-and-back). The trail is either paved or on hard-packed sand, but some archeological resources are in grassy areas. Remember to bring water and bug spray.
Ranger Talks at Fort Pulaski take place inside of historic Fort Pulaski daily. These programs typically begin in the fort’s parade ground, but start locations vary based on weather conditions. Call the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center (912-219-4233) for more information.
11-11:30AM Daily.
Ranger talk programs last for approximately 30 minutes and cover a range of information about Fort Pulaski’s history, as well as information about the natural and cultural heritage of Cockspur Island.
This program is subject to change based on weather and staff capacity. For more information, contact the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center at 912-219-4233 or fopu_information@nps.gov
Fort Pulaski National Monument’s Junior Ranger Program is a fun way for kids to get the most out of their fort visit.
Children (and adults) of all ages can participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Handbooks are available inside the Visitor Center. By doing the activities, children earn a badge and a certificate. It may take up to two hours to complete the book.
Nearby national parks/monuments that have Junior Ranger programs include:
* Reconstruction Era National HIstoric Park, Beaufort SC. Includes: Old Beaufort Firehouse, Penn Center, (St. Helena Is.), Camp Saxton (Port Royal) Free admission. Learn more here. * Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie national monuments, Charleston, S.C. Info on these forts Junior Ranger program here. * Cumberland Island National Seashore, St. Mary’s Ga. Junior Ranger info here. * Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Is., Ga. Info on the Fort Frederica National Monument Junior Ranger Program here. * Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park, Macon, Ga.. Info on Ocmulgee’s National Monument Junior Ranger Program here. * Congaree National Park, Columbia, SC. Info on Junior Ranger Program here.
Registration is now open for Spring 2025 Performing Arts classes! Classes are for all experience levels and ages 2-14. View the list below and register at savannahga.gov/artsclasses!
Name Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s new 2-year-old jersey cow.
The contest costs $2 and all proceeds will go towards her care. The contest is open until March 10 2025. The staff will vote on their favorite and will announce the name the following week!
Find the five facts about measles on Moon River Pediatrics’ Facebook page here.
“The resurgence of measles in the United States, particularly with new cases emerging in Georgia, highlights a pressing public health concern largely fueled by vaccine misinformation.
Measles, a highly contagious disease, can lead to severe health complications, yet it is entirely preventable through vaccination. Herd immunity, which requires at least 95% of the population to be vaccinated, is crucial in halting the spread of this virus.
Unfortunately, the vaccination rate among school-age children in Georgia has dropped to 88% for the 2023-2024 school year, well below the threshold needed for effective herd immunity.
Moon River Pediatrics’ goal is to provide a better understanding of the importance of vaccines and prevent the spread of preventable disease like measles.
Check out this review about Coastal Pediatrics , which has locations in Savannah and Pooler.
“When I say Dr Callan is a Godsend, I’ve never met a more caring doctor. He listens, shows empathy, compassion, and takes his time with you. I feel like he truly cares for my child, and what more can you ask for in a doctor. He’s highly recommended in my book! The whole staff is friendly from reception to the nurses.”
Call Coastal Pediatrics at (912) 353-7744 to schedule a visit and tour their office.
