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Waypoints 9-1-23

Calendar: 

Sep 4: No School, Closed for Labor Day
Sep 5: First Day of School: Student Orientation, see schedule here
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 a CHIPA community service, 10:00 a.m. to Noon, Bryant Park, details here
Sep 18: 6th - 8th year Robotics Club informational session, 4:30 at The Children’s House
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” with Paula Lillard Preschlack, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Children’s House, details here
Sep 28: Voice Lessons for Parents & Caregivers: What to Say, When to Say It & How to Listen with Wendy Mogel, 7:30–8:30 p.m. via Zoom, details here

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In the Know:

Time to Order Lunch
September Lunch Menu is now available, view menu here.

Back to School Forms and Supply Lists
The new school year is almost here! Here’s the link to our Back to School page to complete all required forms. If your child is under the age of 5, they also need an updated Health Appraisal from their doctor. 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:

The Community Bulletin is a space for student, parent and community messages. To submit a message for the bulletin, email Arielle@traversechildrenshouse.org. 

New Faces:

Anna Postoian
Anna Postoian, Young Children's Community Classroom Support
Chelsea Seals
Chelsea Seals, Primary Guide
Cheryl Loesel
Cheryl Loesel, Primary Classroom Support
Dayna Bigbee
Dayna Bigbee, Maintenance and Custodial
Emily Arbut
Emily Arbut, Primary Classroom Support
Jaime Janiszewski
Jaime Janiszewski, Lower Elementary Guide
Jordi Llore, Spanish Specialist
Jordi Llore, Spanish Specialist
Junghwa Mead
Junghwa Mead, Primary Classroom Support
Kristi Johnson
Kristi Johnson, Primary Guide
Maddy Drudge
Maddy Drudge, Primary Classroom Support
Madison Stewart
Madison Stewart, Nido Classroom Support
Michelle Sands
Michelle SandsPrimary Classroom Support
Robbie Hovie
Robby Hovie, Permanent Sub
Shea O'Brien
Shea O'BrienYoung Children's Community Classroom Support and Della Terra
Tori Craig
Tori Craig, Compass Junior High Associate Guide

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