New Message from Michele:
Calendar:
Nov 6-20: Boots for Kids Sock Drive, see below
Nov 17: Deadline to register for Battle of the Books, see below
Nov 19: Spirit Wear orders due, see below
Nov 21: Harvest Feasts, Elementary and Junior High 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
Dec 18: Deadline to register for Navigators Girls Basketball
Look further ahead…
In the Know:
New! Caregiver + Child Classes: Enhancing your role as a child’s first teacher
We have added a new program starting in January! Caregiver + Child classes are designed for parents or caregivers with children not currently enrolled in The Children’s House. Classes will be offered for Prenatal, Perinatal, Infant, and Toddling. In our thoughtfully designed Milkweed classroom, caregivers will be inspired and supported to guide young children in their education and development. The experience will be facilitated by Montessori Guide, Britny Tollstam. Learn more here!
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.
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.
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:
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:
A Glimpse Into the Role of Classroom Support Staff
by Brooke Loseke
I remember the very first time I stepped into a Montessori Environment. I was touring Intercultural Montessori in Oak Park, IL. I was five months pregnant. The sunlight poured into the Continue Reading...
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