New Message from Michele:
Calendar:
Nov 6-20: Boots for Kids Sock Drive, see below
Nov 11: Horizon Books Day, see below
Nov 11: Shop Your Community, see below
Nov 14: Ruby Bridges Student Bake Sale, see below
Nov 14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, see below
Nov 14: School Picture Retakes, see below
Nov 16: Parent Night at Loco Boys, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, see below
New! Nov 17: Deadline to register for Battle of the Books, see below
New! Nov 19: Spirit Wear orders due, 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
Dec 13: Coffee with Britny: How to Raise a Self-driven Child, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., details here
Dec 15: Primary Pajama Day, see below
Dec 15: Seasonal Sing, 11:30 a.m., school closes immediately following, see below
Dec 16-Jan 1: Winter Break, Campus Closed
Look further ahead…
In the Know:
Updated! 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! You can participate virtually by calling Horizons to purchase a gift card, request that the guide's name be put on the envelope, and ask that it be included with the purchased books for that day. 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, 8:30 a.m.
Still need to order pictures or plan to do retakes? To get retakes, simply bring your previous pack of pictures back in by November 14 and be sure to let your teacher know. Use this link to order photos electronically by November 17.
New! Ruby Bridges Day Bake Sale, November 14, 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Willow classroom students are having a bake sale to benefit the Cherryland Humane Society. Please bring in individually wrapped baked goods on Monday, November 13 at either morning and afternoon carline. The bake sale will be on Tuesday, November 14 from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the lobby by donation. Thanks!
See their handwritten invitation to support their effort.
Updated! Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, November 14
This week, the elementary classrooms sent student representatives to each primary classroom to share Ruby Bridges’ story and message. Primary classrooms are invited to join the elementary in their symbolic “walk to school” which will be a loop around our parking lot. The school’s drive will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
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. The first drink and appetizers are on us. We hope to see you there! RSVP here.
New! Spirit Wear Store Reopened, order by November 19!
In addition to our LOVE logo and Compass Junior High gear, we have a brand new design, only available this year! Thanks to Brad Kik, a TCH parent, we have a "Dance of the Cosmos" graphic tee (and sweatshirt and tote)! This new design celebrates our end-of-the-year event that features our kindergarteners as planets and comets and the rest of our community as other parts of the universe. Place your order online by Sunday, November 19!
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, now through Monday, November 20.
New! Primary Pajama Day, Friday, December 15
Primary students are encouraged to wear pajamas to school on Dec.15! Please no slippers, stuffed animals, or other sleep accessories.
New! Seasonal Sing, Dec 15 at 11:30 a.m.
This is a time-honored tradition on the final day of school before winter break. Families and friends gather to sing a variety of festive songs from many cultures celebrating this wonderful time of year. Campus closes immediately following the event, no lunch, no Friend's Club. Nido and YCC parents will receive specific instructions from their guide.
Extracurriculars:
New! Battle of the Books (4th and 5th years)
It is Battle of the Books time again! This is a great opportunity for your students to engage with others over their love of reading books! The Battle of the Books is a book-based quiz competition for fourth and fifth graders in the Grand Traverse community. Kids read incredible stories together and then experience heart-pounding moments in competition. Teams have a chance to win prizes for sportsmanship, team spirit, the most creative team name, and more. Learn more and sign up here by November 17.
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.
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:
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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