Montessori Newsletter

Dear Timberwolves Families:

What an exciting week. On Tuesday, I had an excellent assistant Head of School, Everett. He was able to cash in on his “Head of School” for the day reward from the Move-a-Thon. He helped me with a BIG job of getting two new fish for our office aquarium - something many students have been waiting for since early September. Be sure to say hi to Orange and Banana next time you visit the office. Thanks again to ALL for helping our PTO raise funds and supporting this fantastic event!

Today was Popcorn Promotional Day provided by our AC - The Red Cedar Popcorn Company! This is one of their micro-economies. Please be on the lookout for how to purchase popcorn for your child(ren) on Fridays. Information will be coming home next week.

Today, students were enchanted with the play, The Grumpy Monkey, by the Interlochen student theater group. We all had a lot of fun.

Monday is picture day for students in grades toddler through 6th grade. Forms and online ordering are available at Lifetouch.com.

Enjoy the fall weekend,

Tracy

Get ready for a night of spooky fun at the TCAPS Montessori Halloween Festival on Friday, October 24th! This family-friendly event will be packed with activities for kids of all ages. The Toddler - Third grade event will take place from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. 4th through 8th grade students may attend from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED - no student drop off. Admission is $5 per person.

Highlights include a haunted house, a dance floor with music, exciting games and an obstacle course, and fun Halloween-themed crafts. Families can also enjoy seasonal treats, Halloween snacks, and a light dinner included with entry.

This event is hosted by the TCAPS Montessori National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Proceeds will support NJHS service projects that give back to the Traverse City community all year long.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and don’t forget your costumes—it’s going to be a spooktacular evening you won’t want to miss!

Reminders

The playground is closed to the public from 3:40 until 4:20 every day after school for the SEEDS program. Thank you for your understanding.
Picture Day is MONDAY for toddler - 6th grade students.
5th Grade will attend the NMC Healthcare Immersion Day next Friday, Oct. 24.
TCAPS Montessori Book eFair!
Dear TCAPS Montessori Families,
Our Timberwolves are off to a fantastic start sharing and enjoying stories in the library! It’s inspiring to see so much excitement for books and reading. We’re committed to providing our students with wonderful, diverse reading options that match their many interests and grade levels here at TCAPS Montessori.
This year, we’re thrilled to announce our online Book Fair with Follett Book eFair! Follett is a trusted partner we already use in our libraries to help us select and order quality books.
🗓 The TCAPS Montessori Book eFair will launch on Monday, November 3rd, and close on Sunday, November 16th.

💰 20% of all sales will benefit our library!
All orders will arrive and be distributed within two weeks after the fair closes—just in time for the gift-giving season!
Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to our eFair launch.
Thank you for your continued support of our library and for nurturing your student’s love of reading!
Warmly,
Jennifer Tank
TCAPS Montessori, LMP

For more details + other family resources, click here: PTO Update

Traverse City Area Public Schools is honored to offer veterans the opportunity to receive their high school diploma and be part of the 2026 graduation ceremonies!
Under Michigan's Public Act 181 of 2001 and Public Act 55 of 2014, the TCAPS Board of Education is authorized to award diplomas to veterans of WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

Eligibility Details:

WWII Veterans: Must have left high school between December 16, 1940, and December 31, 1946.
Korean War Veterans: Must have left high school between June 27, 1950, and January 31, 1955.
Vietnam Era Veterans: Must have been drafted or enlisted between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and must have attended a TCAPS high school.

This opportunity is for veterans who did not subsequently receive a high school degree. Family members are welcome to apply on behalf of a living or deceased veteran. For more information, please call 231.933.1722.

2.. Board Office Hours The Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education will host its next monthly “office hours” at the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) in the McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Avenue, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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.

3. East Side Families: Boys Basketball Youth Clinic Opportunity - October 25

The Trojan Coaching Staff & Traverse City Central Players will be teaching the fundamentals of basketball! An emphasis will be placed on developing skills while having fun and competing. Click here for more information.

4.. Superintendent Office Hours: Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Superintendent, Dr. John VanWagoner, will have monthly “office hours”, alternating each month between in person and virtual meetings. This month’s meeting will be virtual on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., Virtual office hours will be held via Google Meet and can be accessed here - https://meet.google.com/cpo-wwwz-qat?hs=122&authuser=0 , or by calling +1 475-549-0438‬ and entering PIN: ‪961 104 679‬#.

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.