Originally published by the Knoxville News Sentinel on April 18, 2015 By David Page - Guest Blogger When I first looked at the Year-Round Calendar, i.e. a Balanced Calendar, it seemed like a great idea. In fact, in 2007, I wrote a column for the Knoxville News Sentinel, and I argued that Knox County [...]
Last week Knox County Schools (KCS) launched a survey about the "balanced calendar." We encourage you to take the survey and share your concerns. Here's the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Balanced_Calendar To our knowledge, KCS has not yet disclosed how much this proposal will cost; where they will get the money; how it will be determined which schools may offer [...]
Tate's Day Camp is proud to have been awarded the Markel Insurance Safety First Certificate for 2014. This marks the second year in a row that Tate's has been recognized for demonstrating a superior commitment to safety. Camps must have a proven safety record, undergo formal assessments and inspections, and participate in continuing education and [...]
(At Tate's Day Camp) by Chris Strevel, Santa's Favorite Camp Director Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the camp not a creature was stirring, not even an ant. The stockings were hung by the oak tree with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. Taboo the squirrel was snug in [...]
"He went through the thorns for me." These were the words that made me stop and turn. It was a second grader speaking of one of his camp (and afterschool) counselors. "Yeah, I fell down and hurt myself during the activity and he went through the rose bushes to get to me – they were [...]
