New Message from Michele:
Calendar:
Nov 6-20: Boots for Kids Sock Drive, see below
Nov 7: Honeycomb Lunch & Learn, 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
Nov 30: How to Raise a Self-driven Child with Ned Johnson, 7:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom, learn more and register here
Dec 6: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room or via Zoom, details here
Look further ahead…
In the Know:
Time to Order Lunch
November Lunch Menu is now available, view menu here.
Important! 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!
Honeycomb Lunch & Learn, November 7 at Noon via Zoom
Honeycomb is a free collaboration app that helps families in the same school connect, support one another, and get together. To learn more about how we can integrate this app into our school, please join us on Zoom with Tory at Honeycomb on Tuesday, November 7 at Noon. You can also watch this quick explainer video.
Join Zoom Meeting; Meeting ID: 830 6726 4108; Passcode: 507867
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 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. First drink and appetizers are on us. We hope to see you there! RSVP here.
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 cotton crew socks for infants (5-13 shoe size) and youth (1-7 shoe size). Your child may deliver socks to the basket at the Front Desk, Nov. 6 - 17.
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. Thank you to all the volunteers who signed up!
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? Simply bring your previous pack of pictures back in on November 14 and be sure to let your teacher know. Use this link to order photos electronically. If you are missing a school photo that was ordered on or before picture day, please call Timeless Image at: 231.929.1010. Provide the school's name and your child's name and you will get the code to view the photos on line.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, November 14
This year, each Elementary classroom will send two representatives to a primary classroom to share Ruby Bridges’ story and message, fighting racism and preventing bullying.
Extracurriculars:
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.
New Faces:
 Haley Reed, |
Blog:
The Evolution of Guiding
By Alison Breithaupt
Being an educator for the past 27 years at The Children's House has taught me a lot about children, parents, and the influence of our changing world on education. First, I want to reflect on the positive changes I have witnessed. Continue Reading...
Community Bulletin:
New! Free Screening of “After Parkland” Documentary on Wed., Nov. 8, at the State Theater
Learn more on the Community Bulletin.
Carpooling to Save the Planet!
Every car releases emissions that are not good for the atmosphere! Read more about how you can help make a difference on our Community Bulletin. - Tess and Gwen
Modern Bird now accepting Thanksgiving orders!
Thank you to Emily Stewart, TCH Parent and owner of Modern Bird, for making and donating the pumpkin pies for the Fall Festival! Learn more and order your pies here.
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