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These events are great ways to become more connected with what is happening at school. See you there!

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Tuesday, Sept. 3: Drop-off times, 8:30 and 10:00 AM

Tears & Cheers

For parents and guardians
This informal gathering on first day of school is a great way to connect and reconnect with parents. Join us for coffee and pastries to celebrate the beginning of the year. Tears and cheers are welcome!

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Thursday, Sept. 5: 6:00-8:00 PM

Back to School Parent Meeting

Mandatory for all parents, faculty, and staff
Required for all TCH parents and guardians to connect as a community. Classroom guides will explain the upcoming year program, expectations, and special events. No childcare available. 

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Sunday, Oct. 6: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Fall Festival

For the entire TCH community
This fall gathering is our opportunity to share with families the highlights of our Earth to Table 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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Friday, October 18

Grounds Work Bee

For the entire TCH community
Many hands make light work! You can help keep our campus beautiful by signing up now.

Sign up now

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Friday, Nov. 1

Daffodil Day

For the entire TCH community
Daffodil 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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Thursday, Nov. 7: Noon-1 PM

Karen Circle Luncheon

For 2024 members of the Karen Circle
In 2005, a group of women came together for lunch and formed the Karen Circle. The Karen Circle was named after Dr. Karen Gilhooly who was a mother, physician, and involved parent at The Children’s House. Each member of the Karen Circle makes a $1,000 gift to The Children’s House. When these gifts are combined, the result has a truly transformational impact on our school. For more information, visit our Karen Circle page

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Saturday, Nov. 9

Horizon Books Day

For 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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Saturday, Nov. 9

Shop Your Community Day

For the entire TCH community
Support The Children’s House on Saturday, November 9 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 on the downtowntc.com

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Thursday, Nov. 21: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Parent Night Out

For parents and guardians
This is a fun night of socializing with Children's House and Compass Junior High parents. Location TBD! First drink and appetizers on us. We hope to see you there! 

RSVP here

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Friday, Dec. 20: 11:00 AM

Seasonal Sing

For 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. Campus closes immediately following the event, no lunch, no Friend's Club. Nido and YCC parents will receive specific instructions from their guide.

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Fridays, Jan-March: 4:00-6:00 PM

"Chill Out" Fridays at Hickory Hills

For 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? Join us every Friday beginning in January (exact date TBD) for “Chill Out” Fridays at Hickory Hills, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is a chance to have your TCH kiddos ski or snowboard, and connect with other TCH families, eat some food, and celebrate the end of the week around a bonfire. Read more here

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Saturday, Feb. 1: 10:00 AM-Noon

Sledding Party

For the entire TCH community

Join us on February 1 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!) Thank you to CHiPA for organizing this community event!

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 available.

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Thursday, February 13: 2:00 PM 

Talent Show

For the entire TCH community
Dancing, singing, comedy skits and more make for an exciting and energetic experience shared by the entire school. Families are invited to enjoy a wide range of performances by our Elementary students.

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Thursday, March 20: 2:00 PM 

UE & JH Theater Week Performance

For the entire TCH community
Join us for a fun theater performance in the Barn put on by the Upper Elementary and Junior High!

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Thursday, May 1: 10:45 AM

May Day Celebration

For 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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Friday, May 9: 6:00 - 10:00 PM

Bright Futures Gala

For the entire TCH community, tickets required
This is the biggest event of the year, with proceeds benefiting our Bright Futures Fund. Thanks to a strong team of parent volunteers, this party is a celebration of reaching our annual fundraising goal. The evening includes sponsorship opportunities, door prizes, fine dining, live music, and special presentations. Our Bright Futures Fund supports our school - the people and the physical space - now and well into the future. Make your pledge today and celebrate with us in April! See event details here.

Make your pledge today

Event details

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Friday, May 16

Grounds Work Bee

For the entire TCH community
Many hands make light work! You can help keep our campus beautiful by signing up now.  

After School Theater Workshop at The Children's House

Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17: 6:00 PM

Theater Workshop Performances

For the entire TCH community

Back by popular demand, Jaime Janiszewski will be working on another production with our young thespians this year! The play is The Enchanted Bookshop by Todd Wallinger. Up to 28 TCH students will participate as actors and stage crew. Learn more about the Drama Club here

May 16 – School Performance, all student assembly at 2 p.m.

May 16 & 17 – Friends and Family Performance, 6:00 p.m. at The Children's House

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Thursday, May 22: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Junior High Grandparents and Special Friends Day

For Junior High student's 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 today!

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Friday, May 23: 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

For 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 today!

Grandparents Day 2024 Photo Gallery

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Tuesday, June 3: 5:00 PM

Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony

For families of the kindergarteners
A celebration of students moving from one Plane of Development up to the next. 

Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony 2024 Photo Gallery

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Tuesday, June 3: 6:30 PM 

6th Year Moving Up Ceremony

For families of the 6th year students
A celebration of students moving from one Plane of Development up to the next.

6th Year Moving Up Ceremony 2024 Photo Gallery

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Wednesday, June 4: 6:00 PM

8th Year Graduation

For families of the 8th year students and the entire TCH community
A ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of our 8th year graduates.

Graduation Ceremony 2024 Photo Gallery

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Friday, June 6: 11:00 AM

Dance of the Cosmos

For 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.

Dance of the Cosmos 2024 Photo Gallery

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Date TBD

Alumni Event - 40th Anniversary

For Alumni students and families from 1984-2024
Take a walk down memory lane! Find your pictures, see familiar Montessori materials, reconnect with friends and teachers, share your stories, and more!