New Message from Michele:
Calendar:
Sep 9-30: Classroom Picnics, see schedule 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, 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 p.m., childcare available, details here
Oct 6: Spirit Wear Fridays
Oct 8: Fall Festival, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., details here
Oct 11: Coffee with Trisha & Britny, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., details here
Oct 12: Half-Day (both campuses) Staff Training, school closes at 11:30
Oct 13: Spirit Wear Friday
Oct 16-27: Elementary Parent Visiting Days - scheduled visits
Oct 17: School Picture Day, Nido through Junior High
Oct 17: Montessori Up Close: "The Montessori Potential" Book Discussion on Zoom, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., details here
Oct 18: Primary Parent Visiting Day, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Oct 20: Grounds Work Bee, details here
Look further ahead...
In the Know:
New! Volunteer Interest Form
Complete the volunteer interest form today! Filling out the form does not commit you to an event; it simply shows us that you are interested and are requesting additional information.
New! Learning Opportunities for Adults
We look forward to presenting a wide range of opportunities for our community to learn more about Montessori and relevant parenting topics. Take a look! traversechildrenshouse.org/parent_ed.asp
New! Events webpage has been updated
This page highlights school events that that happen throughout the year. These events are great ways to become more connected with what is happening at school. See you there!
traversechildrenshouse.org/events.asp
The Montessori Potential with Paula Lillard Preschlak
Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. with a 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
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!
Extracurricular Page
Check out our all-new extracurricular page including Children's House Comets and Compass Navigators athletics, robotics, theater, JH MMUN, and Battle of the Books. Coaches are needed!
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.
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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