Calendar:
Aug 25-Sep 1: No School, Late Summer Break / Work Week for Staff
Sep 4: No School, Closed for Labor Day
Sep 5: First Day of School: Student Orientation, see schedule
Sep 5: Tears & Cheers, at drop off times, details here
Sep 6: Regular schedule begins including early care, school lunch, and Friends Club
Sep 7: Back to School Parent Meeting (required), 6:00-8:00 p.m., details here
Sep 9-30: Classroom Picnics, scheduled by Room Parents
Sep 12–15: Junior High Northern Michigan Experience, Beaver Island
Sep 13: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room or via Zoom, details here
Sep 16: International Coastal Cleanup Day (Student Council Led), 10:00 a.m. to Noon, beach location TBD, details here
Sep 19: Montessori 101 for new parents with Michele Shane, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Community Room, details here
Sep 21: World Peace Day, student assembly
Sep 21: The Montessori Potential for our Children with Paula Lillard Preschlack, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Children’s House, details here
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In the Know:
Family Handbook
Our Family Handbook has been updated for the 2023-2024 school year. You can access it an anytime on our our Policies and Procedures page in the Parent Portal.
Getting Ready for the New School Year
The new school year is quickly approaching! Here’s the link to our Back to School page to get ready: https://www.traversechildrenshouse.org/backtoschool.asp.
The Montessori Potential with Paula Lillard Preschlak, Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at The Children’s House
Join us for a special evening with Paula, the author of "The Montessori Potential, How to Foster Independence, Respect and Joy in Every Child.” This learning opportunity is open to the broader community, please invite your friends! We have two copies of the book in our parent library for you to borrow in advance. Or pick up your own copy at Horizon Books - Paula will do a book signing at the event. It is also available as an audio book if you prefer to listen. Invite your friends on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/4uc1DXsV5
Community Bulletin:
To submit a message for the bulletin, email Arielle@traversechildrenshouse.org.
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