New Message from Michele:
Calendar:
Nov 5 & 6: Parent Teacher Conferences, via Zoom
Nov 6: Campus Closed
Nov 9 - 14: Horizon Books Days, see below
Nov 12: Karen Circle Luncheon, 12:00 via Zoom, details here
Nov 12: Parent Meeting with Michele, 8:00 p.m. via Zoom
Nov 13: Parent Meeting with Michele, 9:00 a.m. via Zoom
Nov 13: Montessori Up Close, 11 a.m. via Zoom, see below
Nov 13: Spirit Friday & Can Drive
Nov 12 - 14: Shop Your Community Days, see below
Nov 16: Spirit Wear Order Deadline, order now
Nov 20: Spirit Friday & Can Drive
Nov. 24: Harvest Feasts in Classrooms
Nov. 24: Crystal Mountain School Ski Program, deadline to sign up
Nov. 25-Nov. 27: Campus Closed: Thanksgiving Break
Looking Ahead:
Dec 2: CHiPA meeting, 9:00 a.m. via Zoom
Dec 10: TCH Parent Book Club, see below
Dec 21-Jan 1: Winter Break, campus closed
Extracurricular Activities:
Points of Interest:
Learning to Embrace the Struggle
By Jenny Lamble
Children naturally want to do things for themselves. Regardless of their age, we have all seen this drive for independence emerge in our children and students. At times, it can feel more...
Other Notes:
Parent Meeting: COVID-19 protocol reminders for a healthy holiday season
Thursday, November 12 at 8 p.m. OR Friday, November 13 at 9 a.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide a clear outline for our COVID-19 school community expectations, answer parent questions, and provide guidance for a safe and healthy holiday season. By offering two meeting dates, we expect 100% participation. To submit a question, please complete this Google form.
Fall Work Bee
Typically at this time of year, we invite adults to work with students to clean up the campus grounds on a specific day. This year, you are invited to help out independently. Please see this sign-up sheet for a list of jobs to choose from. Please sign up by adding your name, and phone number. Steve Maas or DiAnn Service will reach out to you to confirm a time and explain the project. Thank you for your time and energy to help keep our campus beautiful!
MMUN 6th Year Returnable Can Drive
Hello Children's House families,
The 2020-21 6th graders would like to inform you all that we will be raising money for all of our MMUN (Montessori Model United Nations) costs by means of a can drive. The can drive will be open every Friday at morning and afternoon carline, unless noted otherwise on the carline advertisement sign. We will usually be collecting cans on Fridays, but the day will vary throughout the year. We will be accepting returnable, clean, and empty aluminum, plastic, and glass beverage bottles and cans.
Thank you so much for supporting our MMUN project this year,
-The 6th graders of 2020-21
Soup for Dinner - place order by Sunday
Many parents have lamented not being able to eat the amazing school food that is served at the annual Fall Harvest Festival. Lament no more! Now you can bring home soup and bread made fresh at school every Friday. Each order costs $30 and includes 40 ounces of soup and four pieces of slipper bread or other side served that day. For details and to sign up, click here.
Horizon Books Days - Nov. 9 - 14
Horizon Books is collaborating with TCH to host our annual book sale. This is an opportunity to enrich your child's classroom library. You may purchase books that have been pre-selected by your child’s guide. (Look for the green baskets at the back of the store.) Be sure to complete a nameplate for each book you purchase and they will be delivered to your child's classroom for all of the children to enjoy. Or, you may purchase a gift certificate for your classroom over the phone rather than selecting specific books. A percentage of all sales throughout the week will benefit The Children's House - even gift certificates! Thanks for stopping by or calling Horizon Books, Monday through Saturday, November 9 - 14.
Shop Your Community Days - Nov. 12 - 14
Support The Children’s House and our Traverse City downtown merchants during Shop Your Community Days, November 12-14. Three days allows shoppers to spread out and stay safe. We are one of only 30 nonprofits invited to participate this year. Even during difficult times, merchants will be donating 5% of every sale - be sure to select The Children’s House at checkout.
Parent Business Directory
Did you know there is a directory of TCH family-owned businesses in the Parent Portal? If you own a business and are not listed, please let us know by completing this Google form. With the harsh economic impact of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to support TCH family-owned businesses.
Facebook Community Page
Join our Facebook group, The Children’s House Community, to share ideas, swap/sell items, and connect with other families.
Amazon Smile - You Shop. Amazon Gives.
Learning Opportunities for Adults:
Launching Social Justice Webpage
Our Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist committee, with the guidance of Britt Hawthorne, has compiled resources for families. Take a look: traversechildrenshouse.org/justice.asp.
TCH Parent Book Club
Dec 10, Jan 7, Jan 21, and Feb 4 at 8 p.m. via Zoom
To continue our anti-bias, anti-racist education and work as a school community, please join us in a school-wide parent book club. We will start by reading “This Book is Anti-Racist” by Tiffany Jewell. (This book is written for children and young adults so you may want to read it as a family.) You can purchase this book locally through Horizon Books. Parents are invited to join us via Zoom to discuss the four sections of this book. Please let us know if you plan to participate by completing this Google form.
Montessori Up Close
This series of presentations by our faculty will take place via Zoom. See our Parent Ed webpage for details.
- November 13 at 11 a.m. - for families with infants and young toddlers.
Recordings:
Montessori 101 with Michele Shane: Zoom recording
Anti-bias at Home with Britt Hawthorne: Zoom recording (Access Passcode: !XaE8233)
Fostering Independence with Megan Andrews: Zoom recording
Assessment in a Montessori Classroom with Sandra Besselsen: Zoom recording
The Week in Photos:
