Calendar:
Oct 23-27: Elementary Parent Visiting Days, scheduled visits
Oct 24-27: Junior High Detroit Trip
Oct 26: Montessori Up Close: The Montessori Toddler, 4-5:15 p.m., childcare available, details here
Oct 27: Coffee & Connect, 8:00-9:00 a.m., details here
New! Oct 27: Lower Elementary to Brown Bridge Quiet Area
Oct 31: Pumpkin Fun Day, each class implements its own plan
Nov 1: Staff Professional Day, No School
Nov 2: Daffodil Day, details here
New! Nov 6-20: Boots for Kids Sock Drive, see below
Nov 8: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room or via Zoom, details here
Nov 9: Karen Circle Luncheon, Noon - 1:00 p.m., details here
Nov 9-10: Conferences, Thursday evening and all day Friday, sign up below
Nov 10: Conferences, No School
Nov 11: Horizon Books Day, see below
Nov 11: Shop Your Community, see below
Nov 14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Nov 14: School Picture Retakes
Nov 16: Parent Night at Loco Boys, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, see below
Nov 21: Harvest Feasts, Elementary and JH in Barn / Nido, YCC, Primary in classrooms
Nov 22-24: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Look further ahead…
New! Visit the Family Calendar page for instructions on syncing our calendar to your Google calendar!
In the Know:
New! Parent Night at Loco Boys, November 16
This is a fun night of socializing with Children's House and Compass Junior High parents, hosted by Loco Boys Brewing Company. First drink and appetizers are on us. We hope to see you there! RSVP here.
New! Boots for Kids SOCK Drive, November 6-20
CHiPA is proudly collaborating with the Boots for Kids organization to ensure every child in the region has warm winter gear. Each pair of boots that are given away come with two pairs of warm socks. This year, our Children’s House community has committed to supporting this effort by donating thick crew socks for children. Sizes need are Youth 5 through Adult. Your child may deliver socks to the basket at the Front Desk, Nov. 6 - 20.
Update! Parent Teacher Conferences, November 9 - 10
Parent Teacher Conferences are an important (and required) opportunity for you to talk with your child’s guide about your child’s classroom experience and progress. This is one way that we partner with you to raise exceptional learners. 30-minute time slots available in the evening on November 9 and all day on November 10 – Sign up today!
Horizon Books Day, November 11
Horizon Books will host our annual book fair AND give 10% of all sales that day directly to The Children’s House - even when you purchase gift certificates! This annual book sale helps build our school library and collection of books in each classroom. Volunteers are needed, sign up here!
Shop Your Community Day, November 11
Support The Children’s House on Saturday, November 11 just by shopping in Downtown TC! For every purchase you make at participating stores, 15% of the sale will be donated to the non-profit of your choice - please select The Children’s House when you check-out! Learn more here.
School Picture Retakes - November 14
Still need to order pictures or plan to do retakes? Use this link to order photos electronically. The online school code for The Children’s House is 9823. You can order now up until 3 days after retake day.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, November 14
"Six-year-old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books in 1960 when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together one step at a time."
- Ruby Bridges Foundation
On Tuesday, November 14, Elementary students will celebrate Ruby Bridges, honoring her bravery and activism through class projects. Last year, the children from Karin's Upper Elementary visited the other Elementary classrooms to share this idea. This year, each Elementary classroom will send two representatives to a primary classroom to share her story and message, fighting racism and preventing bullying.
Extracurriculars:
New! Navigators Girls Basketball (6th-8th)
This new co-op team will have a season from January 3 through March 2, 2024. Registration is open now and closes December 18. Learn more and register here.
Update! Theater Workshop - New Schedule! (4th - 8th Years)
Check out details and new spring dates on our After School Programs page.
Comets Robotics Club (3rd - 5th Years)
Love ROBOTS? Have a passion for MAKING? Ready to dip your toe in the world of CODING? Learn more and sign up here.
New Faces:
 Rachel King, |
Blog:
Celebrating the Harvest
By Andrea Deibler
As I settle into my third year at The Children’s House, I finally feel I trust myself to take some of our past traditions and modify them to work with the changes that our school has undergone through the years. The many traditions at our school have grown organically, a mish-mash of cultural interests and the love that our staff feels for the children here. The teachers, staff, and administration are always striving to give the children something delightful and meaningful to participate in. Continue Reading...
Community Bulletin:
“Chill Out” Fridays At Hickory Hills
Tired of looking for activities during the winter for your kiddos? Want to get outside with other TCH families and enjoy the snow? Join us every Friday beginning in in January 24’ for “Chill Out” Fridays at Hickory Hills, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is a chance to have your TCH kiddos ski or snowboard, and connect with other TCH families, eat some food, and celebrate the end of the week around a bonfire. Read more here.
New! The Brittains, a TCH family, recently opened Gilchrist Farm and are hosting a family day at their tasting room this Sunday, October 22nd from 4-8pm! You’re invited, learn more on the Community Bulletin.
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