New Message from Michele:
Calendar:
Now - Mar 1: Re-enrollment period for the 2026-2027 school year, log in to Ravenna
Now - Mar 1: Register for the summer program, get started here
Now - Mar 2: Apply for Tuition Assistance, get started here
Now-Mar 6: Elementary Visiting Days – scheduled visits
Mar 2-6: Human Growth and Development for Upper Elementary & Junior High, see below
Mar 4: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room or via Zoom, details here
Mar 12: Half day Thursday, Conferences, 11:30 TCH; 12:00 Compass
Mar 13: No School, Conferences, both campuses
Mar 20: Talent Show, 2 p.m., details here
Mar 26: Kindergarten Music House Field Trip, 9:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Mar 27: Junior High Only, No School
Mar 30 - Apr 3: Spring Break, No School
Look further ahead…
In The Know:
New! Conference Sign up! March 9th-13th
Conferences are an important connection point between you and your child's school experience. Your child’s guide looks forward to connecting with you. Please come prepared with any questions you might have. For inspiration, read our blog post about how to make the most of conferences. Here are the links to sign up:
Nido Clover
YCC: Dandelion, Primrose, Trillium
Primary: Fern, Iris, Lily, Thistle
Elementary: Birch, Maple, Willow, Cedar
Compass Junior High (Learn more about student-led conferences here!)
New! Board Update
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m pleased to share a brief update on our recent work and ongoing priorities.
New! Time to Order Lunch
March Lunch Menu is now available, view menu here.
New! Welcome back, MMUN delegates!
Last week, our 6th Years and Upper Elementary faculty traveled to New York City for the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) conference, culminating months of research and preparation. Throughout this school year, students dove deep into global issues including environmental protection, human rights, food security, conflict resolution, refugees and migrants, the advancement of women, and more. At the conference, students joined international committees modeled after the United Nations General Assembly, collaborating with peers from around the world to draft and present thoughtful resolutions. Many shared that working together in these committees—debating ideas, building consensus, and presenting solutions—was the highlight of the experience. Beyond the conference rooms, students built global friendships during Cultural Performance Night and Social Night, explored the Museum of Modern Art, experienced Times Square, and made unforgettable memories (including stories of pigeons, of course!). We are so proud of the confidence, collaboration, and global citizenship our students demonstrated on this incredible journey.
New! Bright Futures on the Fairway, Monday, May 11!
Join us for Bright Futures on the Fairway, a special day of golf in support of The Children's House Montessori School. Gather your foursome, invite friends, and help us drive bright futures for our students. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are live now—we can’t wait to see you on the course!
Get your Tickets & Sponsor here
New! Pit Spitters Reading Club begins Sunday, March 1!
March is Reading Month! The Pit Spitters Reading Club is in its 8th year of promoting community, family, fun, AND literacy in our community! The Pit Spitters reading program is based on students’ success and hard work in the classroom, in exchange for ONE FREE Pit Spitters ticket voucher! The Children’s House will receive vouchers to distribute to eligible students (K-12) for one of the Reading Club 2025 Redemption Dates in June. Reading Club tracking logs are available at the front desk for students who would like to track their daily reading.
Human Growth and Development, Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6
Elementary students will participate in Human Growth and Development at different times throughout the first week of March. Please plan appointments around your learner's specific learning.
- Monday, March 2: 12:30-3:00 – Compass JH, comprehensive
- Tuesday, March 3: 12:30-3:00 – Compass JH, comprehensive
- Wednesday, March 4: 8:30-9:30 – Elementary 4/5/6, Anti-bullying; 9:45-12:00 – 4th grade, puberty/anatomy; 12:30-3:00 – Compass JH, comprehensive
- Thursday, March 5: 8:30-9:30 – Elementary 4/5/6, Anti-bullying; 9:45-12:00 – 5th grade, puberty/anatomy
- Friday, March 6: 8:30-9:30 – Elementary 4/5/6, Anti-bullying; 9:45-12:00 – 6th grade, puberty/anatomy; 1:15-2:45 – 3rd-grade girls, periods
Register for the Summer Program, now through March 1!
The 2026 Children’s House Summer Program offers a rich and engaging summer experience for children, running from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 15, through Friday, August 21, for a total of nine weeks. The school will be closed from July 3 to 10, 2026, for Independence Day and the Cherry Festival. Summer camp availability is first-come, first-served. Program minimums must be met before confirming registrations. A day camp embodying the values of respect, empowerment, challenge, authenticity, and joy. We hope you'll join us for Summer 2026.
Mind Up Take Home Lesson
Students K-6 receive MindUP lessons each Monday. Our learners are having fun learning about their brains and how they work. MindUP take home lessons are available to families on this Google Document. It will be updated weekly with new lessons and will always be accessible on our Learning Resources page.
Blog & Video:
New! A Day in the Life of an Elementary Student
by Karin Church
Just as each child who comes through our doors is unique and filled with amazing potential, so is each day in the life of upper elementary. Yes, we have regularly scheduled activities, but within that structure, possibilities abound. What better way to spend one’s time - prepared and excited, for the unexpected. Continue Reading...
Civil War to Civil Rights Trip to the South
By Compass Junior High Students
On February 1st, we took our first flying trip of the year! We flew to visit Alabama and Georgia. The purpose of this trip was to learn all about the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, and that purpose was definitely achieved. Continue Reading...
Extracurriculars:
Register Now:
Boys and Girls Track (3rd-6th*) Comets
Registration deadline: March 13, 2026
Cost: $100
Registration: Final Forms
*6th years also have the option of running with the West Middle School track team. Talk to our coach to decide which option is best for you.
Co-ed Track (6th*-8th) Co-op with West Middle School
Registration deadline: Friday, March 20
Cost: $325.00
Learn more and register: LEAP
Boys Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets
Registration deadline: Friday, March 20th, 2026
Cost: $80.00
Learn more and register: LEAP
Girls Tennis (6th - 8th) Co-op with West or East Middle School
Registration deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
Cost: $190.00
Learn more and register: LEAP
Parent volunteers make student extracurricular experiences possible!
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! Sign up here!
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.
- Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents “A Midsummer Night’s Faery Tale,” on March 6 and 7 at Milliken Auditorium, featuring TCH students and alumni, learn more
- Interlochen Winter Event Peppa Pig: My First Concert, Mar 18 (20% off Peppa Pig tickets with the code ORCHESTRA at checkout), learn more
- Interlochen College for Creative Arts will be hosting a series of social dance classes and baby/toddler & me dance classes this spring, learn more
This Week in Photos:
Pass Gallery allows us to share high-resolution images with you. Sign in with an email or Facebook account to download photos. Once logged in, you can click on the photo you want to download and then click the download icon. If you're downloading to a mobile device, you will need to hold down on the photo and choose to save it to your photos. Galleries will stay live for three months and then be deleted, so download what you want to keep!
New! Visiting Days
Kindergarten Field Trip to Boardman River Nature Center
