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Tears & CheersTuesday, Sept. 2Drop-off times, 8:30 and 10:00 AM at CarlineFor parents and guardians This informal gathering on the first day of school is a great way to connect with parents. Join us for coffee and pastries to celebrate the beginning of the year. Tears and cheers are welcome! |
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Back-to-School Parent MeetingThursday, Sept. 4 6 to 8 p.m. at The Children’s House ALL parents, faculty, and staff Required for all TCH parents and guardians to connect as a community. Classroom guides will explain the upcoming year's program, expectations, and special events. No childcare available. *New Parent Reception and Orientation, meet in the courtyard at 5:30 p.m.
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Fall FestivalSunday, Oct. 511 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Children’s HouseFor the entire TCH community This fall gathering is our opportunity to share with families the highlights of our Wellness program! The harvest of our campus gardens is shared in a meal together, while families also enjoy crafts and games. Bring your own plates, bowls, cups, silverware, and napkins to help make this a Zero Waste Event! RSVP Today! Donate Pumpkins Sign up to volunteer
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Choose Your Own Montessori AdventureTuesday, Oct. 216:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Children's HouseFor the entire TCH community You won’t want to miss this new social evening and interactive presentation by our entire faculty! Appetizers and beverages will be provided, but childcare will not. |
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Daffodil DayMonday, Nov. 3All day, at The Children's HouseFor the entire TCH communityDaffodil Day occurs every November when we plant bulbs in memory of former students Sierra Fetterolf, Anna Maas, and Rowan Sanford. Children plant bulbs with their classrooms. Adults are welcome to stop by the front desk at any time throughout the day to get a bulb to plant on campus |
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Horizon Books DaySaturday, Nov. 88 AM - 7 PM at Horizon Books Downtown Traverse CityFor the entire TCH community Horizon Books will host our annual book fair AND give a percentage of all sales that day directly to The Children’s House - even when you purchase gift certificates! Stop by our table at Horizon Books to purchase pre-selected books for your child’s classroom. This annual book sale helps build our school library and collection of books in each classroom. |
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Shop Your Community DaySaturday, Nov. 88 AM - 7 PM in Downtown Traverse CitySupport The Children’s House on Saturday, November 8, just by shopping in Downtown TC! For every purchase you make at participating stores, 15% of the sale will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice - please select The Children’s House when you check out! We were selected as one of the 30 non-profits because we consistently have one of the highest donation amounts at the end of the day. Let’s keep this trend going! Learn more at downtowntc.com. |
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Ruby Bridges Walk to School DayThursday, Nov. 14For Elementary and Primary classrooms Every year, our students learn about Ruby Bridges and bravery, community service, and how we can all contribute toward a more peaceful and harmonious future. In her honor, our school has the tradition of walking around our campus as a community. We start in the Barn with an all-school assembly where Elementary students will talk about Ruby Bridges and how she has inspired them. Primary students are paired with Elementary students for the walk. |
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Junior High ShowcaseThursday, Dec. 45:30 - 7 p.m. at the Park Street CampusFor 4th and 5th year students and their parents Current Junior High students and faculty will give presentations and answer questions about the curriculum and everyday life of Compass Montessori Junior High. |
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Seasonal SingFriday, Dec. 193:00 PM at The Children's HouseFor the entire TCH community This is a time-honored tradition on the final day of school before winter break. Families and friends gather to sing a variety of festive songs from many cultures, celebrating this wonderful time of year. The campus closes immediately following the event. Nido and YCC parents will receive specific instructions from their guide. |
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"Chill Out" FridaysFridays, Feb. 6 through March 20 (weather-dependent)4 to 6 p.m., ski hill TBDFor the entire TCH community Tired of looking for activities during the winter for your kiddos? Want to get outside with other TCH families and enjoy the snow? This is a chance for your kiddos to ski or snowboard, connect with other TCH families, eat some food, and celebrate the end of the week. |
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Montessori Up Close: The Kindergarten YearThursday, Jan. 154 - 5:15 p.m. at The Children's HouseFor parents and caregivers of Primary students who are not yet in Kindergarten This opportunity dives deeper into Montessori and focuses on the capstone year of the Primary program. There will be time for Q&A and lots to learn about what it means to be a kindergartner at The Children's House. Register and reserve childcare coming soon |
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Montessori Up Close: Cosmic EducationWednesday, Jan. 214 - 5:15 p.m. at The Children's HouseFor parents of current kindergartners Elementary school at The Children's House is different from the traditional model most parents experienced growing up. This presentation will explore the prepared environment of our lower elementary classrooms and how the curriculum moves from concrete materials to more abstract thought processes while supporting social and emotional learning. Register and reserve childcare coming soon |
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Montessori Up Close: Upper El Meet, Greet & ExploreThursday, Jan. 294 - 5 p.m. at The Children's HouseFor parents and caregivers of current 3rd-year students This opportunity is for parents and caregivers of rising 4th-year students to meet our Upper El guides, learn how the curriculum continues through 6th grade, and tour the Cedar and Maple classrooms. Register and reserve childcare coming soon |
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Sledding PartySaturday, Feb. 710 a.m. to NoonFor the entire TCH community Join us on February 7 for a fun morning of sledding at Twin Lakes Park. Warm up by the fire and enjoy hot chocolate. (As part of our Green School initiative, please bring your own mug!) We are inviting families with our youngest children (Nido, YCC, and Primary) to arrive at 10 a.m. Families with children in Elementary and Junior High are invited to arrive at 11 a.m. to allow our youngest children a safe time to sled first. Indoor bathrooms are available.
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Human Growth and Development Curriculum for Parents Thursday, Feb. 26Upper El at 7:15 p.m. and Jr. High at 8 p.m. via ZoomFor parents and guardians of Upper El and Junior High students We will be hosting a parent meeting with Carrie Ullery-Smith for those interested in learning more about the human growth and development curriculum that the students will be learning. A link to join us on Zoom will be emailed to parents. |
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Montessori Up Close: The Montessori ToddlerThursday, Apr. 144 - 5:15 p.m. at The Children's HouseFor parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 3 A meaningful discussion with our Nido & YCC guides around the school life of toddlers and parenting. Parents are encouraged (but not required!) to read The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies before this discussion. Register and reserve childcare by Monday, Oct 21. |
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May Day CelebrationFriday, May 110:45 AM at The Children's HouseFor students and staff, Kindergarten families are also invited We welcome spring with our May Day celebration! The kindergartners dance around the maypole and we sing together. Kindergarteners play a special role in this event, so families of kindergarteners are welcome to attend. |
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Junior High Grandparents and Special Friends DayThursday, May 212 to 3 p.m. at Park Street CampusFor Junior High students' grandparents and special friends This is a special day for grandparents and special friends to visit the Junior High campus and spend time with their adolescent grandchildren. Volunteers are needed, sign up coming soon! |
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Grandparents and Special Friends DayFriday, May 229 to 11 a.m. at The Children's HouseFor Children's House student's grandparents and special friends This is a heartwarming day when grandparents and special friends come to TCH to spend time in the classrooms. Visitors are treated to a musical performance, campus tours, and time spent in the classroom with their grandchildren. This is one of the best “feel-good” events of the year! Volunteers are needed, sign up coming soon! |
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Kindergarten Moving Up CeremonyTuesday, Jun. 25 p.m. at The Children's HouseFor families of the kindergarteners A celebration of students moving from one Plane of Development up to the next. |
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6th Year Moving Up CeremonyTuesday, Jun. 26:30 p.m. at The Children's HouseFor families of the 6th-year students A celebration of students moving from one Plane of Development up to the next. |
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8th Year GraduationWednesday, June 46 p.m. at The Children's HouseFor families of the 8th-year students and the entire TCH community A ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of our 8th-year graduates. |
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Dance of the Cosmos & PicnicFriday, June 611 a.m. at The Children's HouseFor the entire TCH community This tradition at TCH has been in place since the school was founded in 1984. The students shine in this celebration: a recognition of the importance of each of them in our community. Also recognized are the children who have completed the third year of their classroom cycle. The Nebulae is a new addition to our cosmos story; be on the lookout for alumni with silver pom poms! YCC/Nido families: pick up your children between 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. from their classroom and join us on the soccer field! |
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