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Back to School for Big Canoe

By Karin Elliott | August 5, 2008

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over. I sure doesn’t feel like it tonight! My kids had a blast going to the pools, hiking, playing with friends, and riding bikes. However, like all good things, summer must come to an end. Pickens County Schools started today with a welcome back to school celebration. Parents attended half of the first day back and joined their children in a rotation schedule that keept everyone moving. It was a whole lot of fun and the children have enjoyed meeting their new teachers and classmates.

I have been very happy with Pickens County schools and can’t say enough good things about them. My favorites with Tate Elementary are the small classes and friendly atmosphere. My children feel comfortable there and that’s what keeps them inspired. However all children are different and one mold doesn’t necessarily fit everyone. Big Canoe residents have many options

As most of you know, Big Canoe is made up 2 counties (Pickens and Dawson). Big Canoe residents that live in Pickens County may only go to Pickens schools. Big Canoe residents in Dawson County have a choice between Pickens and Dawson schools. If the public school systems are not for you then there are some private schools in the surrounding areas that may suit your needs. Wildwood Christian Academy is right outside the gates of Big Canoe but there are other secular, and non-secular private schools located within reasonable driving distance from Big Canoe. One last note while you are pondering all the academic possibilities, there are a lot of home-schooled children in Big Canoe also. Many of them coordinate activities and home curriculum.

I know from experience that transitioning from one school to another can be challenging but I feel confident that at least one the options above will be agreeable to you and your children.

Take care and be sure to head over to Jasper Drugs for a 9 cent pack of pencils!!

~Karin

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One Response to “Back to School for Big Canoe”

  1. Peter Vallone Says:
    August 6th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    Karin & Dan,

    Nice blog. Glad your kids had a good first day back at school. I still can’t believe the local schools start in early August, especially in the hot south. Not like when we were kids . . . after Labor Day way always the starting time.

    Peter

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