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40th Anniversary School Year

Back to school at the Children's House 2024

Welcome to The Children's House and Compass Montessori Junior High!

Use this checklist to prepare for the first day of school:

  • See our Back to School orientation schedule and please plan accordingly. 
  • Complete required forms and update family information by logging in to Ravenna. Watch for an important email that will prompt you to log in.
  • Prepare for your child's first day with items on our Student Supply List. For children not yet in kindergarten, complete the Health Appraisal Form with your child's doctor and then upload to Ravenna when prompted. 
  • Order school lunch online through Boonli (opens August 25).
  • Add drop-in early care or Friends Club to your child's schedule through Boonli (opens August 25).
  • Register for Honeycomb. You'll get an email inviting you to your child's classroom community. Learn more here
  • Become familiar with our Family Handbook. Be sure to read about how to navigate carline.
  • Get in the habit of reading Waypoints, our weekly newsletter. It is updated every Friday afternoon.
  • Sync our Calendar with your personal Google calendar. 
  • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and join our Facebook Community Page to share ideas, swap/sell items, and connect with other families.
  • If your child is new to a Nido, YCC, or Primary classroom, your child’s guide will call to schedule a home visit. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become acquainted. 
  • Use our website to plan for the entire school year! Check out: athletics and clubs and how you can get involved as a volunteer, as well as our events and learning opportunities for adults pages for gatherings, special events and parent education!

Please call the front desk at (231) 929-9325 with any questions that you might have.

We look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary with you this year!