Montessori Newsletter

Head of School News and Notes

Dear Timberwolves Families,

This past week, our AC Orchestra had the opportunity to perform for the seniors at Culver Meadows. Shout out to our parent drivers and Mr. Evans, our orchestra teacher, for providing this opportunity for our orchestra students. 8th graders also attended the Northwest Ed—Career Tech Center to find out about exciting opportunities for when they get to high school.

Please take a moment and check our lost and found. Many items have accrued during our first 10 weeks of the school year. Please continue to work with your children on taking personal responsibility for their belongings. Clothing should go home daily in backpacks. If students take their outdoor gear off at recess, remind them it is their responsibility to bring it back to their cubbies. All unclaimed items will be removed at the winter recess break and donated to families in need.

We hope to see you at the PTO meeting on Tuesday, November 18, from 4:30 to 5:45 in the band room. NJHS students will provide childcare.

If you haven’t ordered from our online book fair, there is still time - details are below. The book fair ends this Sunday, November 16. All profits go to our library collection.

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend,

Tracy

Our fantastic music teacher, Mrs. Smith, will be hosting several performance opportunities for students this school year on December 4th and 5th. The first will be for our Primary-aged Montessori students (Pre-school - Kindergarten). Lower Elementary performances will take place in February, and Upper Elementary performances will take place in the spring.

Please take a look at the invitation below for the December - informances. This will be an informal time for PARENTS/GUARDIANS to attend a music class with their child to see how our students participate and learn during music instruction.

On-line Book Fair ends on Sunday, November 16, 2025

TCAPS Montessori Book eFair: The book efair begins Monday, November 3 and will remain active through Sunday, November 16. Books will be delivered to school within 2 weeks of this end date. I will be sending home additional information next week as well. I will ask you to send this same letter again at the end of next week. Follow the link here and see letter below with instructions. Thanks so much for your support! -Jen Tank -
Snow Days: There are multiple ways you can find out if school is closed due to inclement weather: All local radio and television stations announce school closings regularly. Visit the district website or the school website: TCAPS Montessori. . Follow the district on Facebook, Instagram, or X. Want more information? View Snow Day FAQs
From Lifetouch Photography: Dear Parents, As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
- 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
- 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
- 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25. To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here. Thank you!
November 26: Our main school office will close after the school day ends on Tuesday, November 25, to allow staff time to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will reopen on Monday, December 1. If you need immediate assistance during this time, please contact the TCAPS District Office at (231) 933-1700. We wish you a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break.
For all 6-8th graders in the Traverse City Area! Vasa Ski Club Presents the 2025-26 Cross Country Ski Program. Follow this link for more information.
Does your family love downhill skiing or snowboarding? TCAPS Montessori participates in the Crystal Mountain School Ski Program. Click this link for more information.

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PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov 18th @ 4:30pm. Please join us in the Front Hall. Childcare is provided by NJHS members. Nov Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ew2LdXBLxuBMIR1pLVP2K-UXQSzgIPgq/view?usp=drivesdk

For more PTO news, click thru to our PTO Update.

1. Parent High School Credit Information for Spanish Class

Spanish Class Wish List of Supplies
This link: Spanish classes parent updates will take you to updates about all the levels of Spanish: CASA, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Adolescent. Find out what vocabulary your student is learning, what songs we are currently singing & what questions your student should be able to answer in Spanish.

1. High School Diplomas for Veterans

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is honored to offer veterans from WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era the opportunity to receive their high school diploma and participate in the 2026 graduation ceremonies! This recognition is authorized by Michigan law for veterans who left school early to serve and haven't yet received a diploma.

Who is Eligible? Veterans who served during the specified eras (WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam Era). Note: Vietnam Era veterans must have attended a TCAPS high school.

Family members can apply for a living or deceased veteran. For details, call TCAPS at 231.933.1722.

2. Board Office Hours: The Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education will host its next monthly “office hours” as a virtual meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can use this link to join VM: (Google Meet)- meet.google.com/ten-gqes-pow or call 1.440.462.2802; PIN 243 200474#TCAPS Board office hours provide community members with the opportunity to talk to a school board trustee. This month, Trustee Hardy is scheduled to attend.