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Calendar:
Nov 22: Nido, YCC, Primary Harvest Feasts, individual classrooms
Nov 22: Elementary & Junior High Harvest Feast, in the Barn
Nov 23-25: Thanksgiving Break, campus closed
Dec 1: Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. via Zoom, learn more and register here
Dec 2: Salvation Army Presentation for Kindergarteners, at school
Dec 7: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., in person and via Zoom, details here
Dec 16: Seasonal Sing, 3:00 p.m., campus closes immediately following, no friends club
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In The Know:
New! 6th Grade Fundraising
The TCH sixth graders are selling Petoskey stone designs (1.5") to earn money for our Montessori Model United Nations trip to New York. Please place your order on or before December 2. We will deliver your order before winter break. Click here to order. We can charge your TCH account or you can pay by check made payable to: TCH Sixth Grade.
New! Physical Education Request
Steve is requesting empty 2-liter bottles for various throwing games. You can drop them off at the front desk or send them with your child to drop off.
Updated! ISACS Parent Series: Gift of Failure
Register now for this virtual presentation on December 1 by Jessica Lahey. Watch her promo video here. Registration is required to join live or to watch the recording later. Visit our Learning Opportunities page for more information.
Announcing our Bright Futures Fund & Gala
Our Bright Futures Fund supports our school - the people and the physical space - now and well into the future. Save the date to celebrate with us at our Bright Futures Gala at Historic Barns Park on Friday, April 21, 2023. We will be actively fundraising until we reach our goal of $175,000 this school year. Please consider making your pledge early in the school year. Did you know that our main campus opened in 2002 and now, twenty years later, we expanded to include our Park Street Campus? There is much to celebrate this year - be a part of our history and our future by supporting our Bright Futures Fund & Gala! Pledge your support today!
Battle of the Books, for 4th and 5th years
This is a program that takes place from December until the competition in March. It is a great way to get children reading and being part of a team. Each team has 4-6 members and read either 5 books or 10 books. The books are chosen by The Battle of the Books committee and range from novels to graphic novels. Visit the Battle of the Books website for more information.
Deadline to register: Monday, Nov. 21. Please reach out to Julie Boss (248-535-1713 or at boss.julie4boys@yahoo.com) if your child is interested and if you are interested in coaching a team. I can help any new coach! It is really fun!
Winter Sports
Registration is now open for basketball, wrestling, volleyball, and skiing. Deadline to register for the Ski Club at Crystal Mountain is Wednesday, Nov. 23. Visit our extracurriculars page for more information.
TCH Inclement Weather Policy:
TCH Administration determines school delays and closings with the assistance of TCH outdoor services provider, Chris Danbrook. Parents will receive an email by 7:00 a.m. (or earlier if possible) notifying them of the delay or closure. The information will also be posted on the school’s website at 7:00 a.m. Please note that TCH will not automatically follow the closure decisions of TCAPS and NMC.
Sign up for text alerts: In addition to an email alerting you about school closings and delays, we notify parents by text message via Remind. Simply download the Remind app (Android / Apple) to your mobile device and set up an account. Then, Text @hg6c3f2 to the number 81010. You will receive a welcome text from Remind. The class is titled TCH Parent Community.
Blog:
Fanning the Flames of Intrinsic Motivation
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