Calendar:
Sep 22: World Peace Day and Labyrinth Dedication, all-school assembly, see below
Sep 25: Junior High volunteers at Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan
Sep 25: 6th year MMUN Family Meeting, 3:45-4:15 p.m.
Sep 25: School Skills: Setting Kids Up for Success, 7:30–8:30 p.m. on Zoom, see below
Oct 1: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 a.m. in person and online, details here
Oct 5: Fall Festival, see below
Oct 10: No School, Staff Professional Day
Oct 13: Junior High Only, Early Dismissal at Noon
Oct 15: Coffee with Trisha, 8:30 a.m. in person at The Children’s House and on Zoom, details here
Oct 17: Grounds Work Bee, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at The Children's House, sign up here!
Oct 24: Primary Visiting Day, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., details here
Look further ahead…
In The Know:
New! World Peace Day and Labyrinth Dedication, all school assembly, Monday, September 22
Peace education is at the foundation of Montessori Philosophy. After dedicating our new labyrinth with a brief ceremony at 10:30 a.m., we will hold a school assembly to recognize World Peace Day and sing songs of peace.
New! School Skills: Setting Kids Up for Success, Thursday, September 25, 7:30–8:30 p.m. on Zoom, Registration Required
Lisa Damour, PhD is the author of three The New York Times bestsellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have been translated into 23 languages. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Damour authored the monthly Adolescence column for The New York Times, is a regular contributor to CBS News, and created Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content to support teens and those who care for them. She maintains a clinical practice and speaks around the world on the topics of child and adolescent development, family mental health, and adult well-being. Damour also works with industry leaders on topics related to adolescent mental health and was a consultant to Pixar on the film Inside Out 2.
New! Fall Festival, Sunday October 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Children’s House
This fall gathering is our opportunity to share with families the highlights of our Wellness program! The harvest of our campus gardens is shared in a meal together, while families also enjoy crafts and games. Bring your own plates, bowls, cups, silverware, and napkins to help make this a Zero Waste Event!
RSVP Today! Donate Pumpkins Sign up to volunteer
New! Focus Groups, your input is needed
You are invited to participate in a focus group to help inform our development of a new strategic plan. We are collaborating with Marc Frankel of Triangle Associates to update our strategic plan that will guide our growth and sustainability over the next three to five years. Please sign up for the focus group that works for your schedule. Thank you!
New! School Directory
Wondering how to connect with other families? Check out our directory in Ravenna. Click on “Parents” and then “School Directory”. Search to find a specific person, or use the filter feature to view your classroom.
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.
Events
This page highlights school events that happen throughout the year. See you there!
traversechildrenshouse.org/events.asp
Learning Resources
We offer 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
MindUP
We are introducing an exciting, evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) program that can help our students better engage in learning, learn to self-regulate their behavior, and improve their attention skills and well-being. MindUP is a classroom-based program that teaches children strategies guided by the fields of neuroscience, mindful awareness training, social and emotional learning, and positive psychology to support success in the classroom and life. Learn more here.
Ride the BATA to school!
Check the BATA webpage for details to help cut carbon emissions and gain time in your day!
Substitutes Needed
Working in our classrooms can be very rewarding. Being a sub is a flexible position that helps you earn credit toward your student’s tuition and gives you a glimpse into the daily life of a Montessori classroom. Email Kim if you want to know more about this opportunity.
Blog:
New! Montessori: the OG Social Emotional Learning Educational Model
by Michele Shane
Sit in a Montessori classroom at any level, and you will find a beautifully prepared and organic orchestration of children engaging with one another, concentrating independently on their chosen activity, or interacting in a small group lesson with their trained guide. If you think about how these environments function, you will quickly see social and emotional learning in plain sight.
In a time when increasing emphasis is being placed on the importance of learning models that include opportunity for learning not only academics, but also how to relate with one another through collaboration, agency, and self-regulation, Montessori was a century ahead of her time. It is truly embedded in the educational model in several ways.
Extracurriculars:
Athletics Interest Tool
Add your child's interests for the 25-26 seasons by sport and view who else may be participating!
New! Club Interest Tool
Learn more about Children's House and Compass Junior High Robotics, Chess Club, and more on our Clubs page. Please fill out this interest form to help plan for a fun year ahead.
Coaches Needed!
Volunteer coaches are needed for all sports and levels. Please fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist. We do not need expert coaches, just adults who would like to help, so that we can have these teams!
Upcoming Registration Deadlines:
Boys Basketball (6th-8th) Navigators
Registration Deadline: October 10, 2025
Details and registration on our Extracurriculars page.
Girls Basketball (4th-5th) Comets
Registration deadline: October 10, 2025
Details and registration on our Extracurriculars page.
Community Bulletin:
Welcome to the Community Bulletin! This is your space to share activities, events, and extracurriculars that your family is involved in outside of school. To submit a message for the bulletin, email Arielle@traversechildrenshouse.org.
- New! SEEDS Compost Crawl kid & school-centric events start next week! Learn more
- Monthly Infant Feeding Support Group, learn more
- Ballet Etc. is a dance studio that focuses on providing a comprehensive dance education to students of all ages and abilities, learn more
This Week in Photos:
Reminder: We love sharing photos of your children with you! Be mindful that many families do not share photos of their children on social media. If you want to share photos of your children on social media, please be sure there aren’t other children’s faces in them.
