Calendar:
Mar 9: Comets Girls Volleyball AWAY Game, 7 p.m. at Blair Elementary
Mar 11: Comets Girls Volleyball AWAY Game, 7 p.m. at Central Grade School
Mar 11-12: Compass Junior High Presentations to Upper Elementary Classrooms
Mar 12: Conferences, sign up below, Half Day
School closes before lunch. Carline: Nido/YCC 11:20; Primary; 11:30; Elementary; 11:40; Junior High: Noon dismissal, before lunch.
Mar 13: No School, Conferences, both campuses
Mar 20: Talent Show, 2 p.m., details here
Mar 20: Fun Skate Night MMUN Junior High Club Fundraiser, see below
Mar 26: Kindergarten Music House Field Trip
Mar 27: Junior High Only, No School
Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break, No School
Apr 8: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room or via Zoom, details here
Look further ahead…
In The Know:
Conference Sign up! March 9th-13th
Conferences are an important connection point between you and your child's school experience. Your child’s guide looks forward to connecting with you. Please come prepared with any questions you might have. For inspiration, read our blog post about how to make the most of conferences. Here are the links to sign up:
Nido Clover
YCC: Dandelion, Primrose, Trillium
Primary: Fern, Iris, Lily, Thistle
Elementary: Birch, Maple, Willow, Cedar
Compass Junior High (Learn more about student-led conferences here!)
New! Fun Skate Night, Friday, March 20 from 6-7:30 p.m.
The Compass Junior High MMUN Rome Club is hosting a skate night fundraiser at Center Ice Arena on March 20th from 6-7:30 p.m. Skates will be provided with an entry fee. Concessions will be available for purchase. Entry price: $10 per person, $20 per family.
Board Update
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m pleased to share a brief update on our recent work and ongoing priorities.
Time to Order Lunch
March Lunch Menu is now available, view menu here.
Welcome back, MMUN delegates!
Last week, our 6th Years and Upper Elementary faculty traveled to New York City for the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) conference, culminating months of research and preparation. Throughout this school year, students dove deep into global issues, including environmental protection, human rights, food security, conflict resolution, refugees and migrants, the advancement of women, and more. At the conference, students joined international committees modeled after the United Nations General Assembly, collaborating with peers from around the world to draft and present thoughtful resolutions. Many shared that working together in these committees—debating ideas, building consensus, and presenting solutions—was the highlight of the experience. Beyond the conference rooms, students built global friendships during Cultural Performance Night and Social Night, explored the Museum of Modern Art, experienced Times Square, and made unforgettable memories (including stories of pigeons, of course!). We are so proud of the confidence, collaboration, and global citizenship our students demonstrated on this incredible journey.
Bright Futures on the Fairway, Monday, May 11!
Join us for Bright Futures on the Fairway, a special day of golf in support of The Children's House Montessori School. Gather your foursome, invite friends, and help us drive bright futures for our students. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are live now—we can’t wait to see you on the course!
Get your Tickets & Sponsor here
Pit Spitters Reading Club begins Sunday, March 1!
March is Reading Month! The Pit Spitters Reading Club is in its 8th year of promoting community, family, fun, AND literacy in our community! The Pit Spitters reading program is based on students’ success and hard work in the classroom, in exchange for ONE FREE Pit Spitters ticket voucher! The Children’s House will receive vouchers to distribute to eligible students (K-12) for one of the Reading Club 2025 Redemption Dates in June. Reading Club tracking logs are available at the front desk for students who would like to track their daily reading.
Mind Up Take Home Lesson
Students K-6 receive MindUP lessons each Monday. Our learners are having fun learning about their brains and how they work. MindUP take home lessons are available to families on this Google Document. It will be updated weekly with new lessons and will always be accessible on our Learning Resources page.
Blog & Video:
A Day in the Life of an Elementary Student
by Karin Church
Just as each child who comes through our doors is unique and filled with amazing potential, so is each day in the life of upper elementary. Yes, we have regularly scheduled activities, but within that structure, possibilities abound. What better way to spend one’s time - prepared and excited, for the unexpected. Continue Reading...
Extracurriculars:
Register Now:
Boys and Girls Track (3rd-6th*) Comets
Registration deadline: March 27, 2026
Cost: $100
Registration: Final Forms
*6th years also have the option of running with the West Middle School track team. Talk to our coach to decide which option is best for you.
Co-ed Track (6th*-8th) Co-op with West Middle School
Registration deadline: Friday, March 20
Cost: $325.00
Learn more and register: LEAP
Boys Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets
Registration deadline: Friday, March 20th, 2026
Cost: $80.00
Learn more and register: LEAP
Girls Tennis (6th - 8th) Co-op with West or East Middle School
Registration deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
Cost: $190.00
Learn more and register: LEAP
Parent volunteers make student extracurricular experiences possible!
Please fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist. We do not need expert coaches, just adults who would like to help, so that we can have these teams! Sign up here!
Community Bulletin:
Welcome to the Community Bulletin! This is your space to share activities, events, and extracurriculars that your family is involved in outside of school. To submit a message for the bulletin, email Arielle@traversechildrenshouse.org.
- New! Abby Taylor is hosting a Vision Workshop on March 11th at Studio North Collective, learn more
- Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents “A Midsummer Night’s Faery Tale,” on March 6 and 7 at Milliken Auditorium, featuring TCH students and alumni, learn more
- Interlochen Winter Event Peppa Pig: My First Concert, Mar 18 (20% off Peppa Pig tickets with the code ORCHESTRA at checkout), learn more
- Interlochen College for Creative Arts will be hosting a series of social dance classes and baby/toddler & me dance classes this spring, learn more
This Week in Photos:
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New Photos! Visiting Days
