Monday, April 15, 2013
Depending on whom you ask, spring break just ended or happened weeks ago. Are the staggered spring breaks a good thing, or should schools aim to schedule their breaks at the same time?
It’s back to school today for students in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties. Spring break for the three county school districts was held last week, and pupils are returning to the classroom for the last remaining weeks of school. But students in these three districts didn’t get to enjoy their time off along with all their peers from other school systems. For instance, nearby Bartow County held its spring break the first week of April. Spring break also varies for students at local colleges. While those attending Chattahoochee Technical College got their break from classes last week, students at Kennesaw State University and Georgia Highlands College took their break the first week of March—no classes were held at KSU March 2-8 while …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Stumped on what to do with the kids all week? Here are a few suggestions.
South Cobb area schools will be closed all week for spring break. Students in the Cobb County School District don't return to school until Monday, April 15. If you're looking for activities for the kids, the Cobb County Public Library System has activities planned all week. Here are some of the things on the library’s spring break week schedule: Spring Break Movie Fest: Join the staff at the West Cobb Regional Library for their Spring Break Movie Fest; they’ll be showing the following movies each day at 11:30 am: April 9: Wreck-It Ralph (PG) April 10: The Muppets (PG) April 11: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) April 12: Rise of the Guardians (PG) For more information, please call 770-528-4699. Spring Break Movie Madness: The East …
Friday, March 30, 2012
South Cobb Patch has a roundup of activities going on while the kids are out of school.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Looking for something to do with your kids next week during Spring Break? South Cobb Patch has some ideas! Spring Break Camp at Mable House The Mable House Arts Center will be offering a Spring Break Camp that will give students the experience of four full days of concentrated art. Each day will be filled with different projects of two and three dimensional multimedia. This camp is for children ages 6-12 years. The cost is $75, plus a $10 to cover the cost of materials. Call the Mable House Arts Center at 770-819-3285 for information and to register. Spring Break at Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia is open daily March 31–April 8 with thrilling rides and attractions, live concerts and special events during Six Flags Spring …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Six Deals and Steals for a Great Six Flags Spring Break
Looking for ways to have a great staycation this Spring Break? Well, pack the kids into the car and take a short ride to Six Flags Over Georgia. Here are great deals from Atlanta Coupon Cutie to make the spring break fun even more affordable: General Admission: $54.99 || Online Spring Special: $34.99 Kids Gen. Admission: $39.99 || Online Spring Special: $34.99 *Quick Notes:
Marlene Mitchell
1:55 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
I have no skin in the game, as my kids are out of college now, but it might be nice to have some coordination. I remember having family vacations kinda come to an end at this point. more ›