My daughter Annabel will soon be joining her sisters at Sabot at Stony Point, a progressive school for preschool through 8^th grade, situated next to beautiful Larus Park, just off Huguenot Road. Like a number of her preschool friends, Annabel cannot wait to start kindergarten.  Avery, whose big brother Max is in first grade, is also excited.   Her mother, Nikki, says, “Max has told her that you get to explore in the forest and work on projects with your best friends. The school trips into the city are exciting and PE is fun.” 

While children may look forward to time in the forest and project work with friends, Sabot parents know that deeper learning is also going on. “The teachers know exactly how to inspire my daughters to think more deeply about questions and explore the community and world around them,” says Anne, mother to three Sabot lower-school students. “And I love that they are not only concerned with helping my children to become good learners but to become good people as well.”

Sabot teachers believe that children come to them with natural curiosity and creativity and that it is the teachers’ job to nurture these dispositions. Children learn by investigating and they acquire knowledge and understanding by developing, testing, and defining their own theories. Sabot teachers understand that when children play an active role in their own education they become lifelong learners.

With a more traditional approach to education, students can spend a lot of time memorizing facts and doing hours of busy work – even in kindergarten – instead of being actively engaged in the work, their environment, and their classroom community. Lila came to Sabot in first grade. “At Sabot, Lila has been celebrated for who she is in a supportive, rigorous, and evidence-based environment,” says her mother, April. “She is more authentically herself, more engaged in learning, and happier than we have ever seen her. Her learning comprehension is astounding, and, based on Sabot’s approach to teaching math and science, she is making huge progress in an area that she previously found frustrating. We are thrilled to have found this school, not only for our daughter but also for our family.”

As April notes, Sabot educates the whole child and the Sabot community includes the whole family. “On top of the great education,” adds Anne, “is this amazing community atmosphere. It takes a village to raise a child and this is exactly what we have at Sabot.”

Sabot at Stony Point

3400 Stony Point Road Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341

To find out more about Sabot at Stony Point, visit the Sabot Preschool Admissions page or contact Director of Admissions, Maggie Barrett, by phone (804) 272-1341 or email her with any questions.

This article was sponsored by Sabot at Stony Point

Congratulations from Richmondmom to all the nominees, runner ups and all the staff at Tuckaway for your dedication to making Tuckaway a wonderful place for children.

And the winners are…

The Mary Jones ASA (for making Tuckaway feel like a second home for the children)

Winner: Katrina Nelson
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“We made the move to a ‘commercial’ daycare, but because of Katrina, Tuckaway has never felt like a ‘commercial’ daycare at all!”

Runner-up: Nikki Hall
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The Betty Voltz ASA (for outstanding customer service)

Winner: Cindy Green
Tuckaway-Varina

“Our child has some allergies as well as some pickiness, and Cindy is always available to make last minute changes to her meals, or sustitute something we brought.”

Runner-up: Shannon Gibson
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The Alberta Taylor ASA (for love and affection)

Winner: Penny Turner
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“Penny is so loving and makes him feel like his class is his second home. Our son asks for her at home! She goes above and beyond in the room and gets awesome books from the library weekly to make the theme come to life!”

Runner-up: Enid Faison
Tuckaway-Varina

The Audrey Wells ASA (for dedication to the job, the children, and their parents)

Winner: Alissa Ashworth
Tuckaway-Harbor

“Alissa goes above and beyond! She is always coming up with new ways to engage my child, even making items herself that he uses in class.”

Runner-up: Amanda Ferrell
Tuckaway-Varina

The Joan Durvin ASA (for on the job flexibility)

Winner: Kendall Galloway
Tuckaway-West

“I have seen Kendall working in every position!  No matter what classroom she is in, or eve if she is in the kitchen or office, she is always helpful and smiling!”

Runner-up: Alex Anliker
Tuckaway-Innsbrook

Tuckaway’s educational programs develop the whole child – emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially. Tuckaway’s nationally recognized Developmentally Appropriate Practice teaching methods, known as “DAP,” promote activities that reinforce cooperative living and sharing and enhance a child’s self esteem.

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Sunday, March 2nd 3:30- 5:00pm

At Aleph Bet Preschool children ages 2-4 can discover a love of learning in a creative Jewish environment where your child’s individual style of learning is valued and nurtured.  Aleph Bet enocourages your child to explore the world, to learn to be part of a group, and to solve problems in a constructive manner. Learning is self-rewarding, joyous, and noncompetitive.

Your child will be offered a comprehensive secular curriculum, which includes reading readiness, concepts in numbers, science, and social studies. In addition, your child will be exposed to a rich and meaningful Jewish program consisting of Jewish holidays, traditions, and the Hebrew alphabet and language. All is taught through music, art, and creative play.

When you visit, you’ll see why parents love Aleph Bet:
“From my very first visit to the school, I felt that the teachers and staff feel that it is their privilege to teach and spend time with the kids. This kind of intimate and caring environment is great for making the transition from being at home to school. There are parents from every stream of Judaism, even secular families, and everyone feels welcomed. That’s important to me.” - Arnon Vered

Aleph Bet Open House / Open Play
Sunday, March 2nd 3:30- 5:00pm

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