Great Oaks Learning

10/11/2026

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10/06/2026

Come see us at National Night Out! We are by the goal post with Southside Ballet Studio until 7!

09/30/2026

Not to mention, we still have space in BOTH of our programs! We will be waiving our registration fee through 10/15!

09/25/2026

With Prime day in a few days, we have some books and a couple of items for our computers (we only use the computers for the high schooler's math and occasional research when we don't have the books) that we are looking to get. We are studying US history at all levels this year and if you've never read the Seeds of America Trilogy by Laurie Halse Anderson, do yourself a favor a read it!! I cannot wait to share it with both the Academy and the micro school!! If you feel so inclined and can help us out, we have set up a "current" needs wishlist here. Thank you for your continued support!!! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12SDV9K1BJUXI?ref_=wl_share

(and if you prefer, all of these books can be found on thrift books and a variety of places like that - we don't care if they are used or not - they still read!! Just let me know if you pick some up there so we can take them off of the list here. Thank you again 💕)

09/25/2026

It is payday at the Academy… Our students earn a paycheck and bonuses, pay rent, pay fees and taxes. Littles learn about wants and needs while our oldest students learn about savings and interest… I love that we are able to teach them the real world necessities while having them practice in a safe environment. (They all learn about check writing, endorsing and cashing as well).

09/18/2026

09/16/2026

Once again, my village is amazing. Thank you all so much. I think we are good. 

Urgent need! Does anybody happen to have a 20 x 20‘ tent or extra 10 x 10 that I can borrow? I did the larger 20 x 20 space and it did not specify that we’re not included anywhere in the fair paperwork and I’ve just arrived at the fairgrounds only to find out that I don’t have a tent for the weekend. I only have one 10 x 10 but I’ve paid for 20 x 20 space and I really need to utilize the full space. So I would love to be able to get a total of 410 by tens if possible or if somebody happens to have a 20 x 20. I can pick up anytime today. I will make it happen. 

09/15/2026

We need help! Can you spare a few hours to help us man our Arts in education Booth at the fair? Sign up today and message me if you need a pass to get in! If one of these slots doesn’t work for you, let me know and we will figure something out. I can use all the help I can get right now.


09/01/2026

Planning to come to the fair next week? Stop by and see the Great Oaks Learning/Southside Ballet Studio tent! Want to help us out? Sign up to work a shift!!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!