New Message from Michele:
Calendar:
Apr 27: Deadline to order spring spirit wear, see below
Apr 28: Lower Elementary goes to Empire Beach - Phenology Field trip
Apr 28-29: Conferences for Cedar families with Jamie, Conference Sign Up
Apr 30: Student Council Welcome Home Baskets Item Drive ends, see below
May 1: May Day Celebration, 10:45 a.m., details here
May 2: Earth Day Celebrations: Junior High and 6th Years Hannah Park cleanup, Upper and Lower Elementary Boardman River Nature Center tree planting
May 6: 8th Year Portraits
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room or via Zoom, details here
May 9: 32 Elementary children visit Meals on Wheels to prepare Spring Gift Bags for community
May 9: Friends Club closes early at 4:30
May 9: Bright Futures Gala, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at The Park Place, see below (volunteers needed!)
May 13: 6th Year Portraits
May 16: Grounds Work Bee, 8:30 a.m. - NOON, details here
May 16: Drama Club School Performance, all-school assembly, 2:00 p.m. Junior High Dismisses from Long Lake
May 16: Drama Club Performance, friends and family welcome, 6 p.m. in the barn, details here
May 17: Saturday Grounds Work Bee, 8:30 a.m. - NOON, details here
May 17: Drama Club Performance, friends and family welcome, 6 p.m. in the barn, details here
May 21: Upper Elementary Musical, parents are invited, in the Gym at 2:30 p.m.
May 22: Junior High Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Park Street Campus, 2-3 p.m., see below
May 23: Grandparents & Special Friends Day, The Children's House, 9-11 a.m., Campus closes at 11:30, see below
May 26: Memorial Day, No School
May 27-30: Junior High Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backpacking Trip
May 28-30: Upper Elementary Camping Trip
May 28-30: Lower Elementary (2nd & 3rd years) at Leelanau Outdoor Center
May 29-30: 1st Years at Leelanau Outdoor Center (no overnight)
May 30: Kindergarten Dunes Trip
Look further ahead…
In The Know:
New! Grandparents & Special Friends Days
On Friday, May 23, 9 to 11 a.m., we will host our 21st annual Grandparents & Special Friends Day on our main campus. This is a heartwarming day when grandparents and special friends 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!
Action needed: Friday, May 23, is a half day. The campus closes immediately after the event. Please make a plan for your child's departure. Many children go home with their grandparents on this day.
Be sure to add whoever your child will be leaving with to Ravenna in the Parents tab. Double-click on your child’s name to edit your “Emergency & Pickup Contacts.” All children must sign out with their teacher and leave through the main doors.
On Thursday, May 22, Compass Junior High will host their Grandparents & Special Friends Day at our Park Street Campus from 2 to 3 p.m. Volunteers are also needed. Sign up today!
Coffee with Trisha recap
There was a great turn out and a lot of interest in this month’s topic, how screen time and cell phone usage are impacting children’s mental health. Mental Health Consultant, Trisha Short, MA, LPC, IMH-E (II), helped parents understand how we can protect our children from the hidden risks of overuse and ensure they develop a balanced, safe relationship with technology. She put together some helpful tips for parents which we have posted on our Social and Emotional Learning page.
Time to Order Lunch
May Lunch Menu is now available, view menu here.
BATA signup now through Boonli!
The way to add your student to the daily BATA list has changed! You can now sign your student up for BATA through Boonli, just like ordering lunches. Simply click on the ‘BATA Signup’ menu option after you sign in and select the days you’d like. There is zero cost to sign-up through Boonli, but please remember to ‘Check out’ by noon to ensure their name is on the list each day.
Welcome Home Baskets: Student Council Item Drive, April 14-30
Dear Parents,
We have decided to help the Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness. We would be very grateful if you would donate a few items for welcome home baskets. Welcome home baskets are given to people who have recently been homeless. They consist of items used to take care of a house or apartment. Here are some things that have been requested: shower curtains, shower curtain liners, shower curtain rings, bath mats, and vacuums. You can also donate other items. This drive is from April 14-30. The box for the items will be in the lobby. We would really appreciate it if you would donate something.
From, the Student Council
Welcome Home Basket Item List
Spirit Wear Store Open - New Spring Colors! Order online by April 27
This is your last chance to order spirit wear for the 2024-25 school year! The 40th Anniversary sunflower graphic, designed by Erika Wynn, is now available in new spring colors! A big thank you to Erika, artist and TCH parent, for creating this beautiful artwork for our community. Place your order online by April 27.
Erika also created the gorgeous, large-scale sunflower paintings that have adorned our lobby walls this school year. You can visit her website to purchase these paintings!
Pit Spitters Reading Program vouchers were sent home to eligible students (K-8)
You may now redeem your voucher online and buy individual tickets! In addition, you can use our school’s promo code "TCH" for $10 tickets. While the voucher is good for only one free ticket to a single game, the promo code can be used all season. If you did not receive your voucher, or if it was lost, you can get an extra at the front desk. Reading Club Redemption Info
Bright Futures Gala: Beyond Bright!
40th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
Friday, May 9 from 6-10 p.m. at The Park Place
Attire: Black tie optional (Want to dress on theme? Be bright!)
New! Featured Live Auction Item: Chef For A Day @ Modern Bird
Join Chef Emily and Andy for a day of restaurant food prep, wine tastings and learning the ins and outs of getting a restaurant ready for dinner service. After your day of prep, you and a parter will return back for dinner at the chefs table that evening
Being an event sponsor is a great way to support our school and gain awareness for your business. Check out the sponsors who are leading the way! When you frequent these businesses, please thank them for supporting our school. To become a sponsor, click here.
Founders Circle Sponsor: High Street Insurance Partners
Gold Sponsors: Events North, Independent Bank, All Ethos, Brick & Corbett, Rehmann, Northwestern Michigan Dermatology, Mark and Karen Lundmark, Associates in Dermatology, Maier Ceramics, TVC Cherry Capital Airport, and Neidorfler Group
Silver Sponsors: The Beverage Co., Beers & Lints Family Dentistry, Alfie, 4Front Credit Union, Suzanne & Jason Allen, Trattoria Stella, and Cass Street ENT
Bronze Sponsors: Carlton + Company, Paige Lee Interiors, Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings, Down to Earth Landscaping, Sandbox Alliance, TBA Credit Union, JNR Auto, Heather Burger, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, Shugart Builders, isee Communications, Adventure Golf & Sports, Form Modern Pilates, Modern Bird, Julian | Black Wealth Management, D&W Mechanical, and National Writers Series of Traverse City
Blog:
Slowing Down with Toddlers
by Agnes Woynarowski
Toddlers are curious, willing, and loving. They are strong-willed, know what they want, and are very driven to achieve it. They test and push the boundaries. They give the best hugs. They are painfully honest, have big feelings, and have many opinions about life. They are my favorite people! Continue Reading...
Extracurriculars:
Battle of the Books Recap
Battle of the books was a blast! 8 books, 3 teams, 16 4th and 5th graders, 3 coaches, many snacks, many cups of hot chocolate, early mornings, lunch meetings, more meetings, so many questions on quizlet, 54 competitors, 3 trials, and 6 top 15 places. Our team thoroughly enjoyed the talk from the visiting author of 'Scritch Scratch', Lindsay Currie. It was a full day of fun and games at West High School with our three teams, The Cliffhanger Cows, The Glaring Gecko and the Book Bears.
Spring sports are underway!
You can support our teams by attending a meet or game. See all athletic and club schedules on our Extracurriculars page!
Boys Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets - Schedule
Boys and Girls Track (4th-6th) Comets - Schedule
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! The Children’s House is now a pickup location for Mi Farm Co-op CSA! Learn more
- LC Collective Hike Club - Sunday, April 27th at DeYoung Natural Area, Learn more
- Northwest Food Coalition’s Third Annual Empty Bowls - Sunday, May 4 at Howe Arena, Learn more
This Week in Photos:
See the link below for more photos not seen in the Waypoints!
Pass Gallery allows us to share high resolution images with you. Sign in with an email or Facebook account to download photos. Once logged in you can click on the photo you want to download and then click the download icon. If you're downloading to a mobile device, you will then have to hold down on the photo and choose to save it to your photos.
New! Primary Visiting Day Gallery: https://traversechildrenshouse.passgallery.com/UxXFg4xajr8Zg
