Jan 23, 2020 | Education, Elementary, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Peter S. Williams, Academic Dean At Greensboro Day School, I see our elementary-aged students return from our pond with dirt on their hands, smiles on their faces, and a deeper appreciation of science and the natural world. I watch students in our Lower and Middle...
Jan 13, 2020 | By Location, Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Karen Pranikoff, Director of Admission and Development, Triad Academy at Summit School Tackling homework at the end of the day often can be a frustrating experience for parents and children. It’s an even harder assignment when your child has dyslexia. When you’re...
Jan 7, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Ed Jones Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is located in Winston-Salem. OLM features small class sizes, excellent academics, individual attention, sports and extracurricular programs for grades Pre-K through 8th Grade. We are a Blue Ribbon School of...
Jan 5, 2020 | Education, High Point, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight… ~ What Educators Say About Our Lady of Mercy School ~ Discover Wesleyan Christian Academy ~ Mark Your Calendar for Kids Afternoon Out...
Nov 7, 2019 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Christy Avent with Noble Academy As the Director of Enrollment Management at Noble Academy for the last seven years, I have encountered many families that inquired about our school because they were literally “at the end of our rope.” When it came to...
Nov 3, 2019 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Food & Nutrition, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Restaurants, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Open House at Greensboro Day School Level Up Obstacle Fitness Love Languages of Children & Teens Triad Child & Family Counseling SWIPEBY: Making Life Easier for Busy Moms Come Out and See What...
Nov 1, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Preschool, Private Schools, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Gillian Goodman, M.Ed., M.B.A., Greensboro Day School Lower School Director Don’t you wish it came with an instruction manual? What works for one child doesn’t always work for another, and the rules are constantly changing! The research, however, is...
Oct 8, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, High Point, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Kori Mackall, Director of Communications & Development, The Piedmont School & John Yowell Academy October is finally here and is the official Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! When many think of the phrase “learning disability” they may...
Sep 12, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Claire Wait My husband John and I, along with three of our four kids (a 6th grader, 4th grader, and Kindergartner), are new to Redeemer School this year. Transitions have never been easy for me, despite years of practice, and I have to admit that this...
Jul 14, 2019 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, Education, Greensboro, Local Resources, Private Schools, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Karate, Dance, and Tumbling at Northern Arts Studio Experience B’nai Shalom Day School Tanglewood Park Softgolf Karate, Dance, and Tumbling at Northern Arts Studio Northern Arts provides a safe and fun...
May 2, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Camps, Education, Elementary Age, Private Schools, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Jeff Turner, Director of Co-Curricular Programs at Summit School Summit School L.A.M.P. Camp: Gifted Children Camp Open to Public A week-long, deep dive into literature, art, music, and philosophy for gifted children Why Literature, Art, Music, and...
Apr 28, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Private Schools, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight… ~ High Point Christian Academy – A Commitment to Academic Excellence and Spiritual Growth ~ FIT4MOM’s #MONTHOFMAMA ~ Spring Fling – FREE EVENT ~ Triad Area Parks, Playgrounds & Walking...
Apr 12, 2019 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Angela Watkins, board member Imagine a classroom where small groups of young children are working peacefully and diligently to stimulate their natural curiosity for life. Where they choose from a rich environment of manipulatives, sensory work, books,...
Mar 14, 2019 | Camps, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Jeff Turner, Director of Co-Curricular Programs, Summit School I recently had a conversation with a parent of young children who was concerned about her daughter’s lack of confidence and low self-image. The mother was trying a variety of solutions to help her...
Mar 10, 2019 | Camps, Education, Local Resources, Photography, Private Schools, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Schedule a Tour at St. Leo Catholic School Motherhood is Fleeting: Book with Lucy Miller Photography Slam Dunk Deals at PDQ Early Childhood Program at Greensboro Day School Imprints Cares 2019 Summer Camp ...
Mar 4, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Greensboro, Preschool, Private Schools, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Roanne Ornelles, Lower School Director, Canterbury School It’s the time of year when parents of older preschoolers begin thinking about whether their children should start kindergarten in the fall or wait another year. Every child has areas in which...
Feb 10, 2019 | Education, Local Resources, Photography, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Schedule at tour at St. Leo Catholic School A heart warming story from Polliwogs Boutique Photography Sessions with Heather McGinnis Apply for Early Childhood through High School at Greensboro Day School Every...
Feb 3, 2019 | Birthday Parties, Education, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Private Schools, Recreation, Sports
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ Baby + Co: Delivered with Love ~ Every Child, Every Day at Westchester Country Day School ~ Birthdays Are a Big Deal at Spare Time ~ Awesome Martial Arts Has Programs for Everyone ~ Win a $25 Gift Card from...
Jan 24, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest blogger, Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant & Owner of College in 3-2-1 Last June was a bitter-sweet time for our family. Our youngest daughter Brooke graduated from Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) Catholic School during the annual graduation...
Jan 18, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Brittney Biggs Let me start by saying that I have two “Montessori hats.” I am a Montessori mom, and I also serve as the Director of Admissions at The Montessori School of Winston-Salem (TMS), located in Clemmons. Though I have lots I can share with my...
Jan 15, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Julie Smith, Director of Lower School at Summit School In my many years of experience with parents of very young children, one of the most frequent questions I receive is the wondering if a child is on track to learn to read. Parents want to know what they can do...
Jan 13, 2019 | Education, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights, Tutoring
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: – A Step Ahead Academic Center – Our Lady of Grace Catholic School – Travel Plans for 2019 A Step Ahead Tutoring A Step Ahead is a private tutoring center located in Clemmons, serving...
Jan 10, 2019 | Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Melissa Kinsley, Director Marketing Communications and Admissions at St. Leo Catholic School As January ushers in a new year, some of us may resolve to improve an aspect of our lives that may not have been what we expected last year. While others may...
Nov 15, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Terri Hardy, Guidance Services Director at St. Leo Catholic School As the Guidance Services Director at St. Leo Catholic School, I am often asked to quantify how we as a school prepare students to excel in high school and beyond. When examining our...
Oct 25, 2018 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Carrie Malloy, Director of Triad Academy at Summit School A child comes home from school each day frustrated that he can’t keep up in the classroom. He’s often not able to participate in class and at home, he bursts into tears during homework time. He...
Oct 14, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary, Food & Nutrition, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Restaurants
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ The Maize Adventure at Kersey Valley Attractions ~ What’s New for Your Family at Midtown Cafe ~ Elementary Programs at The Montessori School of Winston-Salem ~ Fall is the Time to Treat Sun Damage at...
Oct 12, 2018 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, High Point, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Kori Mackall, Director of Communications, The Piedmont School & John Yowell Academy Autumn is finally here and the leaves will be changing soon. Many schools are approaching the end of their first grading period. The honeymoon and excitement of...
Oct 4, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Greensboro, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Kelen Walker, Canterbury School Admission Director Looking for the right school for your precious little one can feel like a high-stakes decision as early as the toddler years. The Triad’s wide variety of excellent schools of different types is a...
Sep 29, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Kim Watkins, a Redeemer School parent Before we had children, my husband and I didn’t give the idea of educating our future children a second thought – of course, we’d send them to whatever local school was nearest our house and they would just know...
Aug 5, 2018 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ Make Back to School Special with the YMCA’s Backpack Program ~ Primrose Schools: The Leader in Early Education and Care® ~ Back to Routines That Include Fun at Tumblees Ultimate Gym ~ New Giveaway with...
