What Type of Camp Will Your Child Like?
When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day 6 hour camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a [Read More]
Article Category: School Age
Progressive Day Camp
Summer camp is a win-win situation for families. It gives parents the child-free time they need to work or care for younger children, while keeping their older children occupied with fun activities. The only disadvantage [Read More]
2018 Birmingham Parent Private School Directory
BIRMINGHAM AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS Advent Episcopal School 2019 6th Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203 205-252-2535 sfawal@adventepiscopalschool.org www.adventepiscopalschool.org Advent Episcopal School, located in downtown Birmingham, offers a highly accelerated curriculum for bright students in grades 4K-8. [Read More]
2018 Back-to-School Product Guide
Post-it Die Cut Notes (MSRP $5.99) Available in new shapes, including emoji, floral, musical instruments, waffles + syrup and more, these sticky notes are the perfect way to encourage students to take notes and stay [Read More]
Dealing with Dyslexia
Many people think that dyslexia is just a problem of “reading backward.” But it’s much more than that. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that causes difficulty with spelling, writing and pronouncing words. It also [Read More]
Two Seniors From Shelby County Graduate Among Alabama’s Best and Brightest
Students graduating in the ASMS Class of 2018 represent 24 Alabama counties, including two from Shelby County. Those seniors include: Carl Barnett and Samantha Howard. “Every resident from Shelby County should be exceedingly proud of [Read More]
Alabama Department of Education Gives Students Free Summer Access to Fuel Education Solutions
To keep students actively learning over the summer and to help prevent summer learning loss, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), with the help of Fuel Educationâ (FuelEdâ), is launching its sixth annual Alabama [Read More]
Hoover Student Was Recently Honored For Outstanding Volunteer Service at Award Presentation
Nicholas Carlisle of Hoover, an eighth-grader at Berry Middle School, will be presented with an engraved bronze medallion to recognize his selection as a Distinguished Finalist for Alabama in the 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community [Read More]
5 Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing in Birmingham
However, if you want your kids’ first foray into fishing to be successful, you’ll need to embrace five important tips. You certainly can’t guarantee that any given day on the water will be a good [Read More]
Budget-Friendly Spring Break Getaways
Spring is the perfect time for a vacation. One of the most important tips for planning a fun-filled trip with nearly countless memories is to begin your planning by deciding what types of activities your [Read More]