Calendar:
August 29: Spirit Wear Orders Due, see online store
Aug 30-Sept 6: Campus Closed
Aug 31: New Parent Social at The Workshop, 6:00 p.m.
Sept 2: Classroom visits for new students
Sept 7: Orientation Day, details here
Sept 7: Tears and Cheers, at each drop-off time
Sept 9: Back to School required parent meeting, 6:00 p.m., see below
Sept 15: CHiPA meeting, 9:00 a.m. via Zoom
Sept 18: CHiPA Community Service: FLOW Beach Cleanup, info coming soon
Sept 23: Montessori 101, required for all new parents, 4:00 p.m.
Looking Ahead:
Oct 3: Fall Harvest Festival
Oct 15: Campus Closed, staff professional day
Oct 16: VEX IQ Robotics Tournament
Oct 18: School Picture Day
In the Know:
Back to School parent meeting, Sep 9 at 6 p.m.
This annual meeting is required for all TCH parents and guardians to connect as a community. At least one adult from each family must attend. We will start on the soccer field with a reception and program. Parents will then go to their child(ren)’s classroom(s) where guides and room parents will explain the upcoming year, expectations, and special events. Masks are required when indoors.
Back to School
Get ready for the new school year with this checklist.
Spirit Wear Store is Open!
Get ready to show your school spirit each Friday this school year. Place your order online by August 29.
Fall Team Sports and Afterschool Clubs
See our updated extracurricular activities webpage for fall team sports and afterschool clubs! Basketball, Cross Country, Robotics, and more!
NEW: Only 8 spots remaining for our after school robotics club for children ages 8 to 11. Registration deadline is 9/8/2021. Please register by emailing Jennifer at Jennifer.smith@oribe.com. Program details can be found on our extracurricular activities webpage.
New Parent Social at The Workshop
All new parents who joined our school community during the 2020-21 school year (we weren't able to host a new parent social last year) and those that are new this school year are invited for an informal gathering at The Workshop on Tuesday, August 31 at 6 p.m. This is a great time to meet faculty, room parents, and build community with each other. Add your name to this list and then join us in the outdoor reserved area.
Kitchen Director Position
Do you know someone with kitchen, cooking, and menu planning experience who works well with elementary students? Our school-year kitchen director position is open! Please see our Facebook page for details and to apply.
COVID-19: UPDATE
As of 8/27/2021: Masking is required for all adults (except Nido staff while in their classroom) and children 3 and up indoors. It is not required during car-lines. As always, watch for updates on this.
We continue to monitor the children with temperature checks and for signs of illness. We ask you to continue to do the same at home, keeping children home who have a fever over 100.4°F, gastrointestinal discomfort, or respiratory symptoms. Increased sanitization and hand washing also remain in effect. *Reminder, the current TCH COVID-19 illness protocol is still in effect, any symptoms of COVID should be discussed with Kim Gallagher to determine further actions to return to school. Please reference the COVID-19 protocols below for these symptoms and policies.
TCH COVID-19 webpage with link to the TCH protocol, was updated August 5, 2021.
Sharing our Gratitude: Gratitude Padlet.
Parent Business Directory: Visit our directory of TCH family-owned businesses.
Facebook Community Page: Share ideas, swap/sell items, and connect with other families.
Amazon Smile - You Shop. Amazon Gives.
The Week in Photos:
