Calendar:
Apr 19: Bright Futures Gala, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at The Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park, see below
Apr 24: Junior High Service Learning Day, volunteering at the main campus and Safe Harbor
Apr 25: Classroom Project Fair, 3:00 p.m. in the Barn, see below
Apr 26: Spirit Friday!
Apr 26: Coffee with Britny Tollstam: Raising Resilient Children, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Community Room at The Children’s House, details here
Apr 26: Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre, “Peter and the Wolf” performance, 10:30 a.m., all-school assembly
Apr 27: TART Trail Clean up, 10:00 a.m.-Noon, see below
May 1: CHiPA meeting, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room or via Zoom, details here
May 1: Kasey the Fire Dog, 9:30 a.m.
May 1: May Day Celebration, 10:45 a.m., details here
May 3: Earth Day Celebrations, 3rd-5th years will be going to The Boardman River Nature Center, 6th years & Junior High volunteering at Hannah Park cleanup
May 5-10: Junior High Industrial Revolution trip to Chicago
May 13: Junior High only, no school
May 17: Grounds Work Bee, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., see below
May 17: Theater Workshop School Performance, all student assembly, 2:00 p.m.
May 17 & 18: Theater Workshop Performances, parents welcome, 6 p.m. in the barn, details here
May 20: Lower Elementary to Grass River Natural Area for Woodland and Wetland program
May 23: Junior High Grandparents & Special Friends Day, 2 - 3 p.m, details here
May 24: Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Campus closes at 11:30, see below
May 27: Memorial Day, Campus Closed
Look further ahead…
In the Know:
Bright Futures Gala, A Wish for the Future
Friday, April 19, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park
Sincere thanks to our Gala sponsors!
When you frequent these businesses, please thank them for supporting our school.
Rehmann, Events North, Brick & Corbett, Independent Bank, Rembrandt Construction, iSee Communications, Lilies of the Alley, Brady’s Bar, Suzanne & Jason Allen, Gilchrist Farm, The Beverage Company, Down to Earth Landscaping, Beers Family Dentistry, Brittany Lister, MD, NW Michigan Dermatology, Karen & Mark Lundmark, Sandbox Alliance, Cass Street ENT, Buster’s Blinds and Window Film, Studio+, TBA Credit Union, TNT Electrical Systems, Fitzmaurice-Garvin Insurance, Shugart Builders, Hop Lot Brewing Company, Max’s Service, 4Front Credit Union, BayWest Animal Clinic, Sustainable Landscapes, Smithy Works, Comfort Center, Traverse City Orthodontics, Dr. Madelyn Stumpos, Karen A Mueller MA, LPC, Trattoria Stella, Golden-Fowler, Adventure Golf & Sports, TVC Airport, The Schofield Family Foundation and The Glenwood Restaurant.
BATA Bus
We reach our maximum of 24 riders often. Securing your seat well in advance is highly encouraged! See the BATA webpage for more information.
CHiPA Community Service TART Trail Clean Up, Apr 27 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon
All families are invited to join CHiPA on Saturday, April 27 to do some spring cleaning along the TART trail. Our group will meet at the Clinch Park playground/splash pad and clean-up along the TART Trail between the Boardman River and the Open Space. Bring water and wear gloves and your Children’s House spirit wear. Sign up here!
Grounds Work Bee, May 17
Many hands make light work! You can help keep our campus beautiful by signing up now and showing up on May 17.
Grandparents & Special Friends Days
On Friday, May 24, we will host our 20th annual Grandparents & Special Friends Day on our main campus. This is a heartwarming day when grandparents and special friends are treated to a musical performance, campus tours, and time spent in the classroom with their grandchildren. This is one of the best “feel-good” events of the year! Volunteers are needed, sign up today!
Compass Junior High will host their Grandparents & Special Friends Day at our Park Street Campus at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23! Volunteers are also needed, sign up today!
Action Needed!
To invite your child's grandparents or special friends:
- Log in to Family Access in the parent portal
- Click on the “grandparents” tab to update names and addresses.
- Be sure to check the box that indicates that you would like them to be invited to Grandparent’s Day. (We will not send an invitation if this box is not checked.)
- Complete this information by April 26.
If you have questions, please contact Marty Miklos.
Classroom Project Fair, April 25, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
On November 14, elementary learners celebrated their second annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. On this day they talked about Ruby’s bravery and reflected on the impact one person can have to improve the world. Inspired by her actions, each class followed their interests and created a plan to make the world a better place in their own way. To celebrate the children’s generosity of spirit and share in their knowledge, please join us in the Barn on Thursday, April 25, from 3:00-3:30.
Blog:
Putting The Brakes on Screen Time
by Kristi Johnson
A few months back, Alison Breithaupt wrote a blog post on The Evolution of Guiding, in which she shared her observations of children, throughout her career. At one point, Alison discussed Continue Reading...
Community Bulletin:
New! Northwestern Michigan College Children's Choir April 2024
Join our award-winning Northwestern Michigan College Children's Choir for its 34th season! Students entering Kindergarten through grade 9 this fall who love to sing and want to improve their abilities are invited to participate in NMC's award-winning Children's Choir program. Auditions are held in June and September each year. Auditions are only required for new students entering grades 3 to 9. Students in K-2nd may enroll in Prelude or Dolce Choirs without an audition. All singers should report to rehearsal locations at Central Grade at 1:30 PM on Sunday, April 28th! Learn more at www.nmcchildrenschoir.com or schedule a 5-minute audition by visiting their Calendly Site.
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