elementary students have access to musical instruments. The Roanoke City Public Schools Education Foundation recently changed its mission to sustain the arts in our schools. #KeepArtsAwesome is something we strive for every day. PRE-K-12 PRIVATE SCHOOLS Country Bear Day School With every child's happiness as the main objective, Country Bear Day School has been Roanoke's leader in child development since 1988.The school's safe, loving and secure environment features both creative educational programs, such as hands-on art, fine motor activities and creative movement, and parental services including seminars and conferences. During the day, children - ages 4 weeks to 12 years - move from one activity area to the next. To accommodate young attention spans, the school alternates learning activities with indoor and outdoor play periods. While the children play and learn each day, Country Bear Day School staff carefully nurtures and meets their individual needs. At the end of the day, children leave with pride in their accomplishments and eagerly return with the confidence that the new day will again bring joy and laughter. Roanoke Valley Montessori Roanoke Valley Montessori offers a traditional hands on learning experience for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Roanoke City Public Schools RVCS Championing Christian Education Founded in 1973 / Dually accredited by: ACSI and AdvancED * Preschool Age 2 through grade 12 * Certified Teachers * Dynamic Resource Program * Making Disciples by Training in Truth - Psalm 78:4-7 ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS For more information contact the Admissions Office at 540-366-2432 ext.119 6520 Williamson Rd. * Roanoke * VA * 24019 visit www.rvcs.info 80 JULY/AUGUST 2018 TheRoanoker.com RCPS: COURTESY OF ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 46 Yearshttp://www.rvcs.info http://www.TheRoanoker.com