Compass 3-4-22

Calendar:

Mar 7-10: Junior High and Upper Elementary Human Growth & Development
Mar 7-11: Parent-Teacher Conferences, sign up below
Mar 11: No School, conferences
Mar 15 - 19: 6th Year Montessori Model United Nations trip to New York City
Mar 25: Coffee & Connect, 8 - 9 a.m.
New Time Mar 21 - 25: Upper El Theater Week, performance on Friday at 2 p.m.
Mar 28 - Apr 1: Spring Break

Looking Ahead:

Apr 6: CHiPA meeting, 9 a.m. via Zoom
Apr 12: No Friends Club; ISACS All Staff Focus Group at 3:45
Apr 19: Elementary and Junior High Talent Show, 10 a.m.
Apr 22: Bright Futures Celebration, 6 - 9 p.m., see below
Apr 23: CHiPA TART Trail Clean Up
Apr 24 - 30: Junior High Industrial Revolution Trip
Apr 29: Coffee & Connect, 8 - 9 a.m.
May 2: May Day Celebration
May 4: CHiPA meeting, 9 a.m. via Zoom

In The Know:

Time to Order Lunch
March Lunch Menu is now available, view menu here.

Parent-Teacher Conferences, March 7-11
Click here to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please contact your child’s guide or the front desk with any questions: 929-9325.

New! Red Hot Best 2022
One of our teachers has been nominated for Red Hot Best 2022! We already know she's great, but let's vote her to the top! Cast your vote for "Jamie Schaub - Children's House" here: https://mynorth.secondstreetapp.com/.../gallery/319350249

New! Coffee and Connect
Parents enjoyed catching up and meeting each other last month so we decided to schedule a few more times to connect over coffee. Thanks to Roaster Jack for providing coffee and Carrie Goodreau for organizing! On March 25 and April 29 between 8 and 9 a.m., join us in the front courtyard. We look forward to seeing you! Dress for the weather and bring your own mug.

Bright Futures Celebration, April 22 at 6 p.m.
You are invited to the party we’ve all been waiting for. Join us Friday, April 22 at the Cathedral Barn to celebrate our school community, our children, and our bright future! This event is our way of thanking you and everyone who gives to our Bright Futures Fund.

Help us reach our goal of $175,000 before the celebration – make a gift today. Visit our Bright Futures celebration page to become a sponsor and make your reservation to attend.

TCH / BFF Yeti Rambler
Show your Children’s House pride and your support for our Bright Futures Fund with this custom 20 oz Yeti Rambler! Limited quantity - only six remain! $40 (includes tax). Buy yours today at the front desk with cash or check. Or email Renee to charge to your account (this option is only available to families who have EFT already set up).

Extracurriculars
For the most up-to-date information on spring sports and clubs, visit our extracurriculars page here.

Upcoming Events - Battle of the Books:

Mar 5: Main Battle at NMC
Mar 13: Championship Battle at NMC

New! Junior High Robotics won the Create Award which earned the team an invitation to the World Championship in Dallas in May! Click here to read all about our robotics teams and their incredible success this school year.

COVID-19 status at The Children's House as of 3/4/2022:

1 Student COVID positive

0 Staff COVID positive

0 Students or staff quarantined due to exposure

TCH COVID-19 webpage with link to the TCH protocol was last updated on February 24, 2022.

Points of Interest:

Specials in Elementary
by DiAnn Service
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