Sep 8, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Chris Burcaw In order to fulfill its mission and promise to help students develop integrity of character, St. John’s Lutheran School in Winston-Salem has a strong commitment to community service. As part of the school’s curriculum, students of every...
Sep 3, 2015 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Matt Zigler, Creative Director at Noble Academy Noble Academy’s mission is to teach students with learning differences in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their highest potential; but we are also engaged in teaching the community...
Aug 6, 2015 | Education, Private Schools
Open House Our Lady of Grace School September 15 at 9:30 am Our Lady of Grace School will hold an Open House for interested parents of children age 3 through 8th grade. Students of all faiths are welcome at OLG. The presentation in the media center will be followed by...
Mar 19, 2015 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Leigh Anne Shelor, Online Program Coordinator at The Piedmont School Our educational system continues to push for “21st century learning” for students. Technology, of course, has been the forerunner in this non-traditional push for several years and...
Mar 9, 2015 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Jessica Smith, Toddler Teacher at The Greensboro Montessori School Sharing is a very sophisticated behavior. The genuine (unforced) form of sharing comes when one sacrifices his or her own desire(s) to make another happy. Children are not born with this ability....
Feb 19, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Janie Bass, R.O.O.T.S. coordinator and parent At Redeemer school we live out our motto of ‘lifelong learning grows here.’ We provide an education that is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life, and science of relationships. Each child is valued as a...
Jan 20, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Angela Levine It’s that time of year – the time when parents of children ages 3-5 years old make decisions on where they will send their kids for preschool and/or kindergarten. While many choose church-based preschools, it is still tough to compare the many...
Jan 18, 2015 | -, Education, Hot Topics, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights
Happy Sunday! We hope you all are enjoying a fabulous weekend. Pull out these calendars and make note of these featured events! You can also get the link to our latest giveaway. Today’s spotlight will have info on: ~ Redeemer School’s 20th Year Celebration...
Jan 11, 2015 | For the Home, Kids Eat Free, Private Schools
Here’s what we’re featuring in today’s Sunday Spotlight…. ~ Greensboro Day School Open House & Be a Bengal Day ~ Forsyth Family Magazine’s January Kids Morning Out ~ Updated Kids Eat Free Directory ~ New Giveaway with Organize with...
Dec 8, 2014 | Non Profits, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Karen L. Hornfeck On a recent day, second graders at Greensboro’s Our Lady of Grace School (OLG) had various supplies spread out around their classroom as they began to assemble “care bags” for homeless women who will rely on the YWCA’s Women’s Shelter this winter....
Oct 1, 2014 | Education, Elementary, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Angela Levine If you looked up the definition for kindergarten, you’d likely find that the original kindergartens were based around playing, singing and practical activities, as well as social interaction. Kindergartens were to serve as a transition...
Sep 2, 2014 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Haley Miller This is always my favorite time of year. Summer is winding down, school is back in session, football is kicking off, the air is feeling crisp…. For our children, it’s the season of a fresh start. It’s that exciting time when everyone is...
Jul 27, 2014 | -, Local Events, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Exciting news to share in today’s Sunday Spotlight! Today we feature… ~ Enter for Your Chance to Win a $50 Gift Card to Swim Gear! ~ Find Out Who Won the Last Giveaway from Noble Academy ~ Summer Film Fests at Carolina...
Jul 9, 2014 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Tim Montgomery, Head of School at The Piedmont School The student I am about to describe to you…was you as a child. Or maybe it is your child, or your nephew or your niece. Maybe it is your neighbor or co-worker’s child that you have heard them...
Jun 6, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
Sponsored by The Montessori School of Winston-Salem The Montessori School of Winston-Salem: An independent school that serves children 1 ½-12 yrs old Come explore one of Winston-Salem’s best-kept secrets – The Montessori School of Winston-Salem! Maybe you’ve heard...
May 6, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
Sponsored by Caldwell Academy What if there were a place….. ● Where children are taught how to think, not what to think? ● Where children learn to love that which is worth loving? ● Where children are known and cared for as unique individuals made in the image of God?...
Mar 14, 2014 | -, Children with Special Needs, Education, Elementary, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Deneane Davis, Academic Dean & Kori Mackall, Summer Program Director, The Piedmont School Most teachers will tell you that it often takes a month or two to help our students recover from their summer break. Most classrooms spend September reviewing skills...
Mar 10, 2014 | -, Camps, Education, Private Schools, Recreation
By Melanie Nance, Forsyth Country Day School, Summer Quest Director Welcome to summer at Forsyth Country Day School! We are excited to offer a wide variety of personal, current, and academic enrichment activities for students from any school on our state-of-the-art...
Feb 23, 2014 | -, Education, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Photography, Private Schools
In today’s Sunday Spotlight, we are featuring: ~ Friendly Ave Christian Preschool’s Consignment Sale (win tickets to the presale!) ~ Beason College Admission Coaching, LLC (BCAC), an option for college admission advising ~ A new giveaway from Jenna Domingo...
Jan 30, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Cindy Kluttz, Lucia Higgins & Nancy Tuohy It’s the time of year that lends itself to reflection and thought. A new year, a new exercise regimen, a healthier way of life, and for many families, it’s time to contemplate the best school for their child – whether...
Jan 20, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Preschool, Private Schools
By Angela Levine, parent of student at St. John’s Lutheran School What makes an education “complete”? Parents ask themselves this question when they begin to think about where they will send their children to school. Most would agree that having rigorous academic...
Jan 19, 2014 | Education, Food & Nutrition, Groceries & Couponing, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights
Happy Sunday! As you are enjoying your weekend, be sure to check out this edition of The Sunday Spotlight. Today we’re featuring: ~ “Be a Bengal for a Day” at Greensboro Day ~ The New Coupon Hub & Sweepstakes Offered by Food Lion ~ Info on the...
Jan 12, 2014 | -, Education, From the Doctor, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights
Welcome back to another edition of The Sunday Spotlight. Today we’re featuring the following news: ~ Our Latest Giveaway ~ How to find the Right Doctor ~ Our Private School Directory ~ The Winner from our Last Giveaway Keep reading to get the latest scoop from...
Jan 9, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Betsy Kester, Curriculum Coordinator at Redeemer School Every school system and every educator has a philosophy or understanding of who they believe the child is and thus, how that child will be treated. Will he be engaged and enriched as a whole, imaginative,...
Jan 7, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Karen Hornfeck with Our Lady of Grace Catholic School In today’s world, educational choices are almost overwhelming for parents. Making the right choice can be challenging, but investigating the choices carefully can ensure that your child has a good start in their...
Dec 19, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, Preschool, Private Schools
Betsy Kester, Curriculum Coordinator at Redeemer School It’s that time of year – no, not Christmas – time to think about Kindergarten. “Is my child ready?” He’ll be five just before August. She seems to do well in her preschool class. We have a saying in my family:...
Nov 3, 2013 | -, Camps, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Private Schools, Recreation, Shopping
By Stacy Calfo with Greensboro Day School Is this scene familiar? You are standing in the aisle at your local toy store during the holidays trying to decide what would be the best gift. The problem is that the child in your life has just about every toy in the store....
Nov 2, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High Point, High School & Beyond, Local Events, Middle School, Private Schools
By Rita C. Haire, Ed.D., Director of Advancement, High Point Christian Academy High Point Christian Academy welcomes families to come out on Sunday afternoon, November 10th, at 3:00 p.m., for an informal and informative visit to our campus at our Open House (for...
Oct 29, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Holly Jones, Greensboro Day School parent As I was trying to decide where I should send my daughter to spend each day, I felt a peace and a confidence when I walked the halls of Greensboro Day School. I remember telling my husband, “You just have to go and...
Oct 20, 2013 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Chelle Jeffrey, New Garden Friends School alumna and parent of a current third grader who enrolled in kindergarten My mother says she picked New Garden Friends School for me because I was a rule follower. She knew that at most schools, I’d sit in the front row and...
