Calendar:
Jun 23-27: Summer Program Week 2, Base Camp theme: Here Comes the Sun, details here
Jun 30-Jul 3: Summer Program Week 3, Base Camp theme: A Very Cherry Red, White & Blue Week, details here
Jul 3: Cherry Festival Community Royale Parade, 6:30 p.m., see below
Jul 4: Fourth of July, Campus Closed
Jul 5: Cherry Royale Parade, 11:15 a.m., see below
Jul 7-11: Summer Program Week 4, Base Camp Theme: Insects Exploration OR Bike Week (1st-3rd only), details here
Jul 14-18: Summer Program Week 5, Base Camp Theme: Fossil Discovery, details here
Jul 21-25: Summer Program Week 6, Base Camp Theme: Native Michigan, details here
Jul 28-Aug 1: Summer Program Week 7, Base Camp Theme: Creativity in the Natural World, Excursion Camp Bike Week (4th-8th only) details here
Look further ahead…
In The Know:
A Bright Future Challenge!
To meet our 2025 Bright Futures Fund goal and end the year on target, we need to raise $15,000 by June 30. Your gift will be DOUBLED up to $10,000! But only if you give by Midnight on June 30. Craig and Becky Tester, a family in our Children’s House community, have challenged us to reach this goal by matching every gift, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. They donated in honor of their son, Drake.
Here is the link to make your gift to our Bright Futures Fund. Together, we can raise it!
New! Cherry Festival Parades
Cheer for The Children’s House and wave to Princess Linden Miklos, Prince Riley Narmore, and friends as they parade by in our “Sleigh Ride” themed float. Special thanks to the Miklos and Narmore families for representing our school and building a magnificent float!
The Consumers Energy Community Royale Parade is on July 3 at 6:30 p.m. from Front to Union to 7th Streets. The DTE Energy Foundation Cherry Royale Parade is on July 5 at 11:15 a.m. from Front to Union to 13th Streets.
New! We’re hiring!
Finance Director
This role averages 30 hours per week, depending on the time of year. The Finance Director is a key member of the school’s leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the school. This role involves strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and managing resources in alignment with the school’s mission and Montessori principles. The Finance Director works closely with school leadership and the Board of Directors to support thoughtful financial stewardship and operational excellence. Learn more on our website.
New! Time to Order Lunch!
July Lunch Menu is now available, view menu here. FREE LUNCH on Thursday, July 3: Hot Dog Picnic Lunch (Available to everyone!) plus veggie, fruit, and milk. Vegan dogs available. Sign up on Boonli!
Lunch is now available to Lower El campers starting June 30th, and Upper El for On-Campus Fridays starting July 11th
Extracurriculars:
TCAPS Middle School fall sports: registration open! Deadline August 1
We have an MHSAA cooperative agreement with TCAPS (6th-8th years), and also participate in TCAPS sports with our Elementary (2nd-5th) sports teams. A few items to note:
- Registration is now open for Middle School, and the Registration Deadline for fall sports is Friday, August 1st.
- Please note registration closes two weeks earlier than in years past!
- Late registrations (if accepted) will be subject to a $25.00 late fee.
- Non-TCAPS students should select the appropriate enrollment rate option provided in the drop-down list for each sport (shared time, non-shared time, MHSAA coop).
- Rates vary by sport (i.e the coop fee for cross country is less than the coop fee for football).
- Reduced rates are not available for non-TCAPS students.
- The first date for fall practices is Monday, August 25th. Many details are currently listed as TBD, but we will post updated information as soon as it becomes available.
Please check the LEAP website for schedule updates, or direct parents to the coach contact information provided on the website for sport-specific questions. www.tcaps.net/programs/leap/
Registration information for elementary fall sports will be released next month, and registration links will go live no later than July 1. More information to follow.
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.
- Open Gym at The Children's House once a month on Saturday, learn more
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Emily Arbut, Support Staff at the Children's House, is available for private, in-home, general/prenatal/postpartum yoga sessions. Also offering weeknight/weekend/overnight babysitting and travel nanny support (with 40+ countries travelled!). Reach out to her at Emily.arbut@tchlearners.org.
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