TCAPS Montessori Weekly Reader:
HOWL Everyday with Harmony, Optimism, Wisdom & Leadership!
June 7, 2024 Head of School News & Notes
Dear Montessori Timberwolves Families and Friends,
That’s a wrap! This has been a fantastic school year in our new, beautiful school. I would like to take a moment to highlight all we’ve accomplished working together as a community:
Solidfing safe and efficient arrival and dismissal procedures. Thank you for all of the support you have given to this endeavor. Our staff works very hard to ensure this process is best for all of our students. Also, a shout out to the district as they continue to work with local agencies to help make our school more accessible and for supporting us with a crossing guard position.
We are creating beautiful spaces and environments for our students. Many of you have donated items, time, and materials to support our school’s learning pods (hallways), classrooms, and other community spaces. Thank you for your volunteer efforts.
Developing meaningful afterschool clubs and activities for our students to participate in. Shoutouts to the Yearbook Club, Lego League, Chess Club…and any more I likely missed! These entities all came together through our parents and community members seeking grants, creating clubs, and donating their time to offer amazing opportunities for our Montessori students.
We act with Harmony, Optimism, Leadership, and Wisdom as we lead our students through this amazing thing called life! It does take a village, and our village is strong and vibrant.
Enjoy the photos below of our last week together. Enjoy our children. Enjoy the amazing summer we get to have as Northern Michiganders. See you all soon.
Peace,
Tracy
Tracy Rucker
Head of School
Smart Commute Week Champs
Olders read to Youngers
Country Carnival
Congratulations to our 8th year - go out in the world and HOWL!
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS
- August 29, Open House & Community Gathering
- Toddler - 8/28 - 8/30 by appointment, Lead directed
- CASA - 3:30 to 4:30
- Lower El, Upper El & Adolscent Community - 4:30 to 5:30
- September 3, First Day of 2024-2025 School Year
- September 6, Half Day
Supplies for Fall
PTO News
Highlights:
6/7/24: End of School - Lunch and Linger Picnic
Read the PTO Newsletter for more information! Please Click HERE for the
District News
Franke Road Update: Through a collaborative effort with Garfield Township and Meijer, TCAPS continues to make forward strides towards the installment of a sidewalk and a pedestrian crossing area along Franke Road. The district is currently in the process of securing funding through grants, including a Safe Routes To School grant initiative. This process will also provide the community an opportunity to participate in planning. More details will be shared soon.
Currently, TCAPS is also working with East Bay Township for a Safe Routes to School initiative to incorporate walkways around East Middle School, Cherry Knoll, and Grand Traverse Academy. We are grateful to all who work tirelessly towards keeping all children safe. We look forward to adding TCAPS Montessori to the list of successful projects in our community.
- TCAPS Bond Information: Additional information can be found at www.tcaps.net/bond
School Hours
CASA - 8th Grade:
Start Time: 8:15
End Time: 3:11
Half-Day Dismissal: 11:22
Early Release Dismissal: 1:11
Toddler Program:
Start Time: 7:50-8:30
End Time: 2:30-3:00
Morning Session End Time: 11:00
Afternoon Session Start Time: 12:00
Half-Day Dismissal: 11:00
Early Release Dismissal: 1:00