New Message from Michele:
Calendar:
Sep 9-30: Classroom Picnics, see schedule here
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 15: Spirit Wear Friday
Sep 15: UE to Inland Seas (4th and 5th years only)
Sep 15: Lower Elementary to Leelanau Outdoor Center
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, see below
Sep 19: Montessori 101 for new parents with Michele Shane, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at The Children’s House, RSVP and sign up for childcare 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 22: Spirit Wear Friday
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, registration is required, details here
Sep 29: Spirit Wear Friday
Oct 2: Gala Meet & Greet, 5 p.m., details here
Oct 4: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room or via Zoom, details here
Oct 5: Montessori Up Close: Diving into the Primary Curriculum, 4-5:30, childcare available, details here
Oct 6: Spirit Wear Fridays
Oct 8: Fall Festival, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Oct 12: Half-Day, Staff Training, school closes at 11:30
Look further ahead...
In the Know:
New! Get Involved in the life of our school
Check out our Get Involved page to learn more about our Children’s House Parent Association (CHiPA), complete a volunteer interest form, see event sign ups, or become a substitute classroom support person.
New! Parent Meeting Links
You can find our Carline Diagram for The Children’s House and Parking Diagram for the JH Park Street campus on the Policies and Procedures page located in the Parent Portal. You can also find a list of safety upgrades on our Saftey Drills page.
New! Ride the BATA to school!
BATA is up and running, check the BATA webpage for details to help cut carbon emissions and gain time in your day!
New! Extracurricular Page
We announced our new sports teams at the Parent Meeting last night! Check out our all-new extracurricular page including athletics, robotics, theater, JH MMUN, and Battle of the Books.
Interested in Robotics?
If your child is in 6-8th grade, please plan on attending the informational meeting with Quarkmine at 4:30 p.m. on September 18 at The Children’s House.
If your child is in 3-5th grade, please complete this survey by September 15 so that we can gauge interest and develop a program that families want to participate in.
Interested in Choir?
We are interested in gauging interest in a TCH elementary choir. Please fill out this form if your child is interested in an afterschool choir.
The Montessori Potential with Paula Lillard Preschlak, Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. with reception at 6:00 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.” We have two copies of her 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 on Audible if you prefer to listen. This learning opportunity is open to the broader community, please invite your friends!
Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/4uc1DXsV5
Points of Interest:
The Value of Strong School/Family Partnerships
by Michele Shane
Coming back to school each fall provides a wonderful opportunity for our learners to return to their Montessori prepared environments to connect with one another, the teaching staff, and the work Continue Reading...
Community Bulletin:
NMC Children's Choir is accepting new singers! Fall Semester at Ballet Etc. begins Monday, September 11th, sign up today! Learn more here.
The Community Bulletin is a space for student, parent and community messages. To submit a message for the bulletin, email Arielle@traversechildrenshouse.org.
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