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We've all gotten our
BACK TO SCHOOL routine down for this year, but its not too early to think about next year. If you are looking for a school for Fall 2016, CineMoms wants you to know about all the options.
ASK ADMISSIONS DIRECTORS
If you are just starting the process, we've gone straight to the Admissions Directors at several of our partner schools for advice to help with your school search. Click here or scroll down to read more!
2015-16 SCHOOL DIRECTORY
In addition, CineMoms has created a school directory which lists Open Houses and Campus Tours for many of Atlanta's Top Schools.
You can click HERE to see the listings.
If your school would like to be included in the free directory or would like to advertise, please contact us at [email protected] or (404) 580-1184.
NEW PARTNERS
This week we welcome
The Weber School who has an "Info Evening for Students and Parents" tonight, Thursday, October 8 at 7:00pm and we welcome back the
Alliance Theatre who kicks off their acting classes on October 20.
Upcoming Events:
C2 TEST PREP CHALLENGE - October 10
Win $1000 towards college at the C2 Test Prep Challenge at North Atlanta High School this Saturday, October 10. Click
here for more info!
HOMEWORK & A MOVIE EVENT - October 12
Join CineMoms and C2 Education for a special Homework & A Movie event at Studio Movie Grill Holcomb Bridge on October 12 at 7:00pm. We'll be showing PAN and kids can come early, bring their homework and get free tutoring from C2 Education.
Click here for all the details.
COFFEE & CAMP - Starts October 22
JewishAtlanta.org is hosting information sessions throughout metro Atlanta with amazing ways for families to save on Jewish Summer Camp. Click here to find a session near you!
Scroll down below to read all about today's partners!
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SCHOOLS
ACADEMICS
ACTIVITIES
EVENTS
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Ask Admissions Directors!
We know that looking for the right school for you child can be a daunting process so
we went right to Admissions Directors at several of our school partners and asked them...
Elizabeth King,
Director of Admissions
Make a list of all the things that you expect to find in a great school such as engaging instruction from highly qualified teachers, a challenging curriculum, high expectations for student achievement, small classes, a great campus with proud traditions, students who are well-prepared to head off to top-tier colleges, a wide array of extra-curricular activities, and so on. Use that list as a guide to assess schools and decide which ones hold the greatest interest for you.
Then, try to get an understanding of a school's culture. This intangible asset is one of the most important elements in finding the school that is right for your family. Look for a school where the culture matches your own values and where the student journey goes beyond the ordinary independent school experience. To get a sense of a school's culture, you need to visit the campus (probably more than once) and see the students and teachers in action both inside and outside of the classroom. Then, spend time reflecting on what you observed. Were the children busy, joyful and engaged? Did the school feel right? Were you impressed with the teachers and the students? Did you feel welcome? At the end of the day, the old adage applies-you'll know it when you see it. It will feel right.
Susan Berk,
Admissions Director
The Epstein School
The most important thing parents can do is research every school and make the most informed decision as to the right school. Parents should visit all potential schools with a checklist of items pertaining to their family's educational and school community goals. Understanding what you're looking for and then exploring all the options is the best way to find the perfect fit for your student(s) and family.
Ernestine Morgan, Director of Admission
Springmont School
At Springmont, we look at the admission process holistically and advise you to see the process in the same manner. Think about what you want academically for your child and also consider how you feel about each school you consider. It is important to visit several schools to get a feel for the school culture to make sure the values and mission align with your own. And finally, engage with current and alumni parents and share their experiences, so you may get a sense of their experiences. Remember, the admission staff's goal, especially at Springmont, is to help your family become part of a close community with ties that last a lifetime.
Rise Arkin,
Director of Admissions
The best way to evaluate a school -- including its academics, extra-curriculars, and school culture -- is to WALK THE HALLS! Call the Admissions Director and schedule a visit for a regular school day. At Weber, we think it's key for parents to visit while school is in session -- when parents have the opportunity to informally talk to students, observe classes, and eavesdrop on student-teacher interactions, they can more easily assess whether the school's academics, culture, and philosophy is a good fit. Searching for the best school for your family can seem daunting, but the Admissions Director is there to help you navigate the process and alleviate your stress.
Lisa Mirsky, Director of Admissions
The Davis Academy
The advice I always give to parents who are starting the process of finding the right school for their child is to explore multiple options. Here in Atlanta, we are so fortunate to have a variety of independent schools that each offer something unique and different. Until you visit for yourself, you cannot truly appreciate the unique culture, curriculum, and community within a school. As you explore school choices that you feel align with your child's needs and your family's values, it is important to recognize your child's strengths and identify realistic social, emotional, and academic goals for your child, so that you can ask the right questions when you visit schools. That being said, it is equally as important to pay attention to the questions that the schools ask of you. At the end of the day, you want to be sure that the school that you choose knows and understands your child's needs, so that together you can partner to ensure your child reaches his or her fullest potential.
Click HERE for Open House Schedules and School Tours at several of Atlanta's Top Schools!
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The Weber School
The Weber School offers an innovative college preparatory curriculum and advanced course offerings for students from all Jewish backgrounds.
- 20 AP courses available for 9th-12th grades
- Pre-professional Fine and Performing Arts program featuring a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and courses
- Interdisciplinary Jewish and General Studies courses featuring a collaborative Senior Capstone Project with Honors diploma
- 13 Athletic Teams plus Co-ed Intramural Sports and Fitness program
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WEBER SCHOOL AT ONE OF THESE UPCOMING PROGRAMS!
INFO EVENING FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
October 8 and November 18, 2015
PARENT VISIT DAY
January 27, 2016
8:30 am
PERSONALIZED VISITS ALSO AVAILABLE!
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At The Galloway School, we take education beyond the traditional. Serving students age 3 through grade 12, Galloway combines the academic excellence you would expect at one of metro Atlanta's top independent schools with a unique culture of learning. It is an adventurous culture that encourages risk-taking, honors the individual and fosters learning through relationships.
At Galloway, students grow into mature, free, fearless thinkers, who move beyond preconceived notions of what can be understood and achieved. Through innovation, enthusiasm, and high expectations, Galloway draws students joyfully into learning and cultivates the intrinsic curiosity and unrepeatable talents of each one.
Join us for Discover Galloway, an open house event, on Sunday, December
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from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register or sign up for a tour click
215 West Wieuca Road, NW,
Atlanta, Georgia 30342,
(404) 252-8389
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Educating students in Kindergarten Prep through Middle School at its two state-of-the-art campuses in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area, The Davis Academy provides an innovative curriculum that blends outstanding academics with Reform Jewish values and traditions. Named a 2015 Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, an honor received by survey feedback from the school's own employees, Davis Academy's excellence is a direct reflection of the commitment of its exceptional faculty, who are dedicated to nurturing the potential and uniqueness in every child. The program includes project-based learning, integrated technology, accelerated math, fine arts, athletics, world languages, community service, student government, overnight trips, after-school programs, and parent (and grandparent) learning opportunities. Davis Academy graduates excel at Atlanta's finest private and public high schools, and afterward are admitted to outstanding colleges and professional programs throughout the country and around the world. The Davis Academy is a welcoming community that appreciates diversity and encourages family participation.
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Discover Springmont!
Engaged learning occurs daily at Springmont. We offer an environment where lessons are experienced, not just taught. Springmont has a long history of providing an educational experience crafted to each stage of a child's development. Our curriculum is as individualized as development itself. This is everything you want for your child's education and no one does it like Springmont.
Highly skilled Teachers use materials and techniques developed by Dr. Maria Montessori,
such as mixed-age classes and service learning. Our caring and energetic Teachers average more than 15 years experience and approximately half hold master's degrees. Springmont is the oldest Montessori school in the Southeast, and our curriculum is accredited by The Southern Association of Independent Schools and The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools™ and is recognized by AMI.
Located on a seven-acre, park-like, campus in Sandy Springs, Georgia, Springmont educates children from 18 months to 14 years and has done so for more than 50 years. Springmont guides students in developing intellectual skill while helping children find their places in the world. We provide a stellar learning environment that offers students an outstanding education that supports individual talents and affinities. Children develop depth, compassion, inquisitiveness, abstraction, wonder and knowledge. Visit www.springmont.com or call
404-252-3910 for more information.
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 OMNI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a language immersion school of excellence. Its local delivery of a well-balanced, rigorous academic curriculum is taught with a global perspective. As you're well aware, there is a trend of globalization that has created a need and desire for quality preschools and schools with emphasis on foreign language, OMNI is such a place. Our focus from PK2-5th grade is a full immersion of the Asian (Japanese or Chinese) and English languages with Spanish supplemented as an enrichment. With this approach, each child will have a solid footing in their native tongue and the foundation needed to build on other aspects of their development.
3940 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA 30331
Phone: 404-717-7722 Fax: 404-751-2897
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Little Da Vinci's After-School Program is for children ages 5 and up. All programs are tailored to trigger a continuity in learning a second language, and encourage the students to think outside the box with advanced science and mathematical concepts.
Located at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Buckhead,
Little Da Vinci International School offers an innovative approach
to learning customized to the children's needs, abilities, and learning style.
4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342 :: Phone: 678.510.1214/1213
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Acting Classes!
Learn from the best with the Alliance Theatre's
Acting Class Program- Register Today!
Celebrating over 30 years of excellence, the Alliance Theatre Acting Program has developed a comprehensive curriculum in stage, film, and television acting. One of the most successful and respected programs in the country, the Acting Program offers students of all ages, experience, and abilities a chance to work with professional theatre and film educators in one of America's most renowned regional theatres. The Alliance Theatre's youth and adult acting classes can take you from absolute beginner all the way to a career in acting, whether your interests are on the stage, in front of a camera, or behind a microphone. Late Fall Acting Classes begin October 20 and range from four to six week sessions. Visit
alliancetheatre.org/classes to register and learn more about their acting classes and Alliance @ Work opportunities.
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Unlike other programs, which tend to be one-size-fits-all, C2 Education's tutoring programs are personalized to meet the unique needs of each student. And at C2, our programs don't just end just with higher SAT and ACT scores. Our experienced tutors and program directors can offer students academic support in a wide variety of subject areas, assist in the college admissions process, and help you children master standardized tests.
Upcoming Events
October 1 - 31, 2015
College Roadmap, "Register for a free one-hour college counseling session for your middle or high school student! Contact your local center for details."
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October 20th, 2015
Join our free webinar,
"College Admissions Series -
Part 2: How to Write a
Winning Essay" at 8PM EST!
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Save With CineMoms!
Save 5% off 50+ hour tuition packages when you mention CineMoms (cannot be combined with other offers, except the upfront payment discount).
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Introductory Brain Training Package for only $149
Interested to know what a brain training program entails? With our newest release, potential clients get (3) one hour sessions
of brain training with one of our
certified trainers. Each session will be tailored to the client's individual needs and will guide them through a week of intensive brain training as if they were participating in one of our full-length programs. Call or email to sc
hedule your introductory package at this special low rate!
LearningRx is a nationwide brain training center. We primarily provide one-on-one brain training to permanently improve the core cognitive skills everyone uses to think, remember, and learn including: memory, attention, processing speed, logic/reasoning, and auditory pro
cessing. We have proudly served the Atlanta area for over 8 years and were named the National LearningRx Center of the Year in 2013.
Please contact one of our centers for more information:
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Alpharetta-John's Creek:
770-475-3276
3538 Old Milton Pkwy
Alpharetta, Ga 30005
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Atlanta-Buckhead:
404-252-7246
5252 Roswell Road, Suite 100
Atlanta, Ga 30342
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Click here for more info!
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After-School & Home School Classes!
Save With CineMoms! 10% Off Early Registration - Discount through 10/15/15!
8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 102 770-954-6102 www.artandbeyondstudio.com |
Sandy Springs Music is Atlanta's premiere music lesson, instrument rental and performance summer camp studio. We specialize in teaching guitar, voice, piano, violin/viola, cello, drums, brass and woodwind instruments. We also have a full line of instrument rentals for kids in band or orchestra. We pride ourselves in offering the best quality of lessons, instruments and service to you and your family! Call us now as spots are filling up fast!
You can reach us at 404-250-0406 or shoot us an email at [email protected] to get started! We are located in the Parkside Shopping center next door to Jumpstart and Catch Air in Sandy Springs.
5920 Roswell Rd., D201
Atlanta, GA 30328 404-250-0406 www.sandyspringsmusic.com |
call: 404-256-5542
NEW! Adult Class on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
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Fall Classes!
New Acting & Musical Theater workshops!
All of the fun with a short term commitment.
Alice in Wonderland, Disney Dazzle and more! Call or email for more information.
Once Upon A Ballet (TM)
offers unique dance programs for children ages 2 and up. From our Creative Division to our Upper Division classes, our mission is to foster the creative spirit in your child, by providing sound technical training in a nurturing environment. Handmade costumes, delicate props and timeless stories are an essential part of our Creative curriculum, while Classic Ballets and Technique are the focus of our Upper School curriculum. Our Junior ballet Company (new this year!) provides young ballerinas the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience while teaching ballet as a way to build poise, discipline and self-confidence.
Musical Theater Center (TM)
offers performing arts programs for ages 4 and up. From weekly Acting and Musical Theater classes for the Younger Division to Workshops and Musical Theater Performance Troupe for the Upper Division, your young performer will receive training and instruction that will not only foster their creativity and love of the arts, but will also build discipline and self-confidence. Private vocal, guitar, and piano lessons are also available upon request. Our professional staff are actively performing in theaters around the Atlanta area and are thrilled to share their love of musical theater and acting with your young performer.
What is your child's passion? Ballet! Tap! Acting! Singing! Once Upon a Ballet & Musical Theater Center(TM) has it all and we offer FREE first time trial classes! With our ever expanding locations and offerings we hope to find the best fit for your child.
Locations in Brookhaven, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, & Smyrna/Vinings.
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Performing Arts Classes and Theatrical Productions for ages 3-18
Fall Theatrical Productions
Bring the family to a show! Purchase tickets for one of our
upcoming children's theatre productions HERE
"Schoolhouse Rock LIVE Jr" -- Brookhaven cast
November 6-7
Performances at St James UMC, 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta 30342
"Schoolhouse Rock LIVE Jr" -- Johns Creek cast
November 20-21
Performances at Johns Creek Pres. Church, 10950 Bell Road, Johns Creek 30097
"Little Women" -- Johns Creek cast
December 4-5
Performances at Johns Creek Pres. Church, 10950 Bell Road, Johns Creek 30097
Acting 1 ~ Acting 2 ~ Beginner Musical Theatre ~
Vocal Performance ~ Dance for Musical Theatre ~ Playwriting ~ Monologue Coaching ~ Creative Dramatics
Private Lessons/Classes
Private lessons in Acting, Voice, Dance, and Piano -- held in your home!
Private classes for your child and 4 friends in your home, or another private location.
Fall Class Locations
Atlanta/Buckhead (3 locations) ~ Atlanta/Brookhaven ~
Chamblee ~ Decatur ~ Atlanta/Grant Park ~
Johns Creek ~ Norcross ~ Tucker
Calling all young performers! Forefront Arts has been offering excellence in performing arts training and full-scale theatrical productions for the past 5 years at locations all across metro-Atlanta and the 2015-2016 season promises to be our most popular year yet! Daytime, after-school and weekend classes are offered for ages 3-18 at a number of locations, including private lessons and classes in your home!
Creative Dramatics classes for ages 3-6 are a great way for little performers to get their feet wet and experience being a star while playing drama games, acting out stories, dancing, and expressing themselves creatively. Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance and Vocal Performance students in 1st-12th grade will all receive training in their respective art forms while also engaging in warmups, technique building, and rehearsal for the Showcase.
Every fall student will be invited to perform in our Fall Showcase at a professional theatre (the Frank Theatre inside the Atlanta Jewish Community Center) at the end of the semester. Our fall showcase theme is "Once Upon A Time". Creative Dramatics and Musical Theatre classes will work on material from classic fairytale musicals such as "Into the Woods", "Cinderella", and "Once Upon a Mattress". Acting classes will work on material from international fairytales. Students enrolled in Vocal Performance, Dance for Musical Theatre, Monologue Coaching and private lessons will also perform in the Showcase to show how they have grown as performers over the course of the semester.
Children and youth with all levels of training and experience are welcome to join our program. Just come ready to play, learn, work hard, and have fun!
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Call 770-864-3316 for more information!
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Homework & Movie!
Monday, October 12 @ 7:00pm
Studio Movie Grill Holcomb Bridge
Tickets - $5.00 per person
Open to Everybody!!
Join C
ineMoms and C2 Education for a special showing of the new film PAN on Monday, October 12 at 7pm at Studio Movie Grill Holcomb Bridge. This is a "day off" for many school districts!
Arrive early for this HOMEWORK & A MOVIE event as C2 Education will have numerous tutors on hand to help out with homework before the film begins....once the work is done, families can sit back, relax, order dinner and enjoy the show! Have questions about testing? They can answer those too!
C2 EDUCATION:
C2 Education offers subject tutoring, and tutoring for standardized achievement tests, in particular those offered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), such as the PSAT and SAT, and also the ACT offered by ACT, Inc. The company is based in Duluth, Georgia and has 130 centers and 500 active tutors globally.
Click here for more info!
PAN:
From director Joe Wright comes "Pan," a live-action feature presenting a wholly original adventure about the beginnings of the beloved characters created by J.M. Barrie. Peter (Levi Miller) is a mischievous 12-year-old boy with an irrepressible rebellious streak, but in the bleak London orphanage where he has lived his whole life those qualities do not exactly fly. Then one incredible night, Peter is whisked away from the orphanage and spirited off to a fantastical world of pirates, warriors and fairies called Neverland. There, he finds amazing adventures and fights life-or-death battles while trying to uncover the secret of his mother, who left him at the orphanage so long ago, and his rightful place in this magical land.
RSVP NOW!
Click
here
to reserve your spot for this HOMEWORK & A MOVIE event at Studio Movie Grill Holcomb Bridge (2880 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta). Hurry! Seats will go fast! Tickets are $5 per person for this showing only and will be available for purchase that evening. This event is open to everybody!
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Advertise With Us!
CineMoms' EDUCATION GUIDE will run through February. If you have a school or business you would like to advertise, please contact us at
[email protected]
or call (404) 580-1184.
It's an affordable way to get the word out to thousands of moms in Atlanta!
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