7 Tips for Easing the New School Jitters
I remember lying awake for hours the night before the first day of school each fall. So many questions were swirling around my brain. What did the year have in store for me? Would my teacher be [Read More]
Article Category: School Age
Birmingham Parent’s Education and Enrichment Guide 2019
Private Schools The Altamont School 4801 Altamont Rd. S. Birmingham, AL 35222 205.445.1232 www.altamontschool.org The Mission of the Altamont School is to improve the fabric of society by graduating compassionate, well-educated students capable of independent thinking and innovative ideas. Creative Montessori [Read More]
Sensory-Sensitive Spaces at School and in the Community
A recent news story highlights the need for sensory sensitivity in our daily school routines. Jack Higgins, a graduating senior at a Putnam County high school in New York State received a silent ovation resulting [Read More]
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]
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]