TCAPS' Press Releases

Traverse City Area Public Schools to Hold Indian Education Parent Committee Meetings

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Indian Education Parent Committee held their first meeting of the school year on Thursday, November 5^th. The Indian Education Parent Committee was established to provide input and assistance in developing Indian Education Program proposals, to review the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and to develop increased awareness of new and existing Indian Education Programs.

All parents and guardians of Native American Indian students are encouraged to attend these informative meetings and to share their thoughts and opinions. Meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Traverse City High School, 3962 Three Mile Road North.

Meeting dates for the remainder of the 2009/2010 school year are as follows:

Monday, December 7^th
Monday, January 4^th
Monday, February 1^st
Monday, March 1^st
Monday, April 12^th
Monday, May 3^rd
Monday, June 7^th

Please contact Native American Indian Education Program Coordinator Cherie Domine at (231) 933-5850 for more information.

Traverse City Central High School to Host Financial Aid Night on 12/8/09

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, December 8^th, at 7:00 p.m. Traverse City Central High School will host Financial Aid Night in the school cafeteria for seniors and their parents. Presenters from the Northwestern Michigan College Financial Aid Office will discuss with families the financial aid process for obtaining assistance with post secondary education expenses as well as the importance of completing the new electronic Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application.

Please contact the TC Counseling Office at 933-3560 for more information.

TCAPS’ Montessori at Glenn Loomis Third Annual Lady's Night Tonight

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, November 12^th, TCAPS’ Montessori at Glenn Loomis Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will host its third annual Lady’s Night. This event is open to all adult female family and friends of TCAPS’ Montessori community and will feature hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and a silent auction. Lady’s Night will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club, 1725 South Union Street.

Ticket cost is $25.00 per person. All proceeds will help fund school grounds improvements, the literacy library, and the Lucy Caulkins Writing Program offered by TCAPS’ Montessori at Glenn Loomis PTO.

Please contact Angel Elsenheimer at 933-5608 for more information or to purchase tickets.

Traverse City Central High School Debate Team Makes History at National Debate Tournament

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Traverse City Central High School made school and state history at the University of Michigan National Debate Tournament. Both Novice Debate teams broke out of preliminary rounds and made it to final rounds after competing with teams from all over the country. This was the first time any Traverse City debate team has broken into the out-rounds of a national tournament. It is also the first time in several years that the Novice Finals at this tournament involved two schools from Michigan. The University of Michigan National Debate Tournament took place November 6 – 8 on the University of Michigan Campus in Ann Arbor.

TC Central High School Debate Final Standings:

Daniel Fedor and Mike Payne Novice Octafinalists
Katie Stanton and Kevin Query Novice Finalists
*National Tournament of Champions Qualifiers
Katie Stanton Ninth Place Novice Speaker Award

Please contact Carol Roehrich at 933-3518 for more information.

High School Diploma’s for WWII and Korean War Veterans

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

To provide special recognition for the service and sacrifice of military veterans of WWII and the Korean War, the Public Act 181 of 2001 authorizes the Board of a Michigan school district to award a high school diploma to a WWII or Korean War veteran. The law permits a WWII veteran who left high school between December 16, 1940 and December 31, 1946 for immediate military service and did not subsequently receive a high school degree to now apply for a diploma. Korean War veterans who left high school between June 27, 1950 and January 31, 1955 may also apply. Family members may also apply on the behalf of a living or deceased veteran.

The application requires a copy of the veteran’s discharge from military service indicating honorable service between the dates of December 16, 1940 and December 31, 1946 or June 27, 1950 and January 31, 1955. The applicant’s signature certifies the remaining information.

Traverse City Area Public Schools is pleased to be able to award a high school diploma to veterans who meet Public Act 181 criteria. For more information please contact Mary Beth Stein at (231) 933-1718.

Scavenger Hunt Planned in Recognition of Homeless Awareness Week: TCAPS' STEP Program to Benefit 11/10/09

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, November 14^th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Third Level Crisis Intervention Center will sponsor a Scavenger Hunt to benefit Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Students in Transition Empowerment Program (STEP) and other Homeless Youth Initiative Collaborating Partners. STEP is a free program offered by Traverse City Area Public Schools that provides supportive education-related service to eligible students who have lost permanent housing due to foreclosure, eviction, or reasons related to economic hardship. The goal of the program is to ensure school stability, remove barriers to full participation in a student’s education, and support academic achievement while children are in residential transition.

Community members are invited to participate in the scavenger hunt in recognition of Homeless Awareness Week, November 15 – 21. Participants will be provided with a list of items that they must locate. Each item has a point value. Prizes will be given to the team with the most points at the end of the hunt and for the individual and team who raise the most money for the Homeless Youth Initiative.

Registration for the scavenger hunt is $25.00 per person or $100.00 for a team of four to six people. All proceeds raised will go to the Collaborating Partners of the Homeless Youth Initiative, which includes TCAPS’ STEP Program. Registration will be from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at Studio 7 Arts, 225 West Fourteenth Street.

The scavenger hunt will be held outside, please dress accordingly. Additional points can be earned by bringing in any of on the following suggested items:

New Clothing: assorted sizes of men and women’s socks, under clothes, mittens, hats, scarves, rain ponchos, hooded sweatshirts, or gift cards to department stores
Personal Items: shampoo, soap, deodorant, mouthwash, hairbrushes, combs, face wash, toothbrushes, and toothpaste
Household Items: washcloths, hand, bath and dish towels, laundry baskets, coffee mugs, cups, dishes, blankets
School and Art Supplies: notebooks, pens, markers, crayons, colored pencils, glue, etc.
Nonperishable Food Items: granola bars, cracker packs and other individual serving “street food,” baby food, fast food gift cards
Miscellaneous Items: backpacks, pup tents, camping supplies, diapers, BATA bus passes, gas cards

Please contact Third Level Crisis Intervention Center at (213) 922-4800 or www.thirdlevel.org for more information or to register for the scavenger hunt.

Eighth Annual Teacher and Parent Education Series REVISED schedule

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Northern Michigan Psychiatric Services will deliver four presentations on a variety of topics during the 8th Annual Teacher and Parent Education Series from Dr. Sander Weckstein, Board Certified Child, Adolescent, and General Psychiatrist. Presentations will run from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Traverse City Central High School Library Media Center, 1150 Milliken Drive, on the following dates:

· November 17, 2009 “Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents”

· February 16, 2010 “Depression and Bipolar Disorder in Children and
Adolescents”

· March 9, 2010 “Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents”

· April 20, 2010 “ADHD and Working Memory Training in Children and
Adolescents” (Originally scheduled for October 27th)

All presentations are open to the public and are free of charge. Please call Northern Michigan Psychiatric Service, P.C. at (231) 935-0355 for more information.

Traverse City Central High School's Orchestra Benefit Brunch on 11/22/09

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, November 22^nd, Traverse City Central High School’s Orchestras will benefit from a brunch hosted by Scott’s Harbor Grill. The benefit brunch will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Scott’s Harbor Grill, 12917 South West Bay Shore Drive.

Cost is $15.00 for adults and $7.00 for children under ten years of age. Live music will be provided by the TC Central High School Orchestra students.

All proceeds will benefit the TC Central Orchestra. TC Central Orchestra students will travel to State and National Conferences later this year.

Please contact TC Central Orchestra Director Ellen Boyer at 933-3663 for more information.

Traverse City West Middle School to Hold Senior Citizen Social on 12/1/09

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, December 1^st, Traverse City West Middle School will host a Senior Citizen Social. This event will provide area senior citizens to enjoy a fun night out and interact with TC West Middle School students. Highlights of the evening include:

Bingo
Dancing
Door Prizes
Food
Musical Performances

Admission is free. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the TC West Middle School Cafeterias, 3950 Silver Lake Road.

Please contact Carrie Robbins at 933-7900 for more information.

Long Lake Elementary School to Hold Veteran's Day Assembly on 11/11/09

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On November 11^th, students at Long Lake Elementary School will take part in a Veteran’s Day assembly. Students will learn who Veteran’s are and what Veteran’s Day means. Veterans from the Long Lake Elementary School community will be recognized at the assembly. The assembly will begin at 2:45 p.m. in the Long Lake Elementary School Gymnasium, 7738 North Long Lake Road.

Please contact Long Lake Elementary School Principal Terri Sheldon at 933-7800 for more information or if you know of someone that currently serves or has served in the military.

TCAPS’ High Schools to Host "Planning for Your Future"

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Traverse City Area Public Schools’ high schools will host “Planning for Your Future,” an informative program for students and their parents regarding the college planning and admissions process. Topics to be discussed include:

College admission process
Two-year colleges and the transfer process
Highly selective colleges
Testing: college admissions and the Michigan Merit Exam

Traverse City Central High School will hold “Planning for Your Future” on Tuesday, November 10^th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Counseling Office (across from the library), 1150 Milliken Drive. Break out sessions will be held from 7:05 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sessions are geared toward parents of sophomores and juniors. Students are welcome to attend.

Traverse City West Senior High School will hold “Planning for Your Future” on Tuesday, November 17^th, at 6:30 p.m. in the TC West Senior High School Auditorium, 5376 North Long Lake Road. This event is for parents of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Students are welcome to attend.

Please call the TC Central High School Counseling Office at 933-3560 or TC West Senior High School Counseling Office at 933-7700 for more information.

Long Lake Elementary School to Host Bake Sale and Craft Show "Vendors Wanted" on 11/14/09

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, November 14^th, the Long Lake Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will sponsor a public craft show from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Vendors interested in displaying their crafts may rent a booth for $40.00. Each booth is a ten-square-foot area with one 8’ x 3’ table for display. The craft show will be held at Long Lake Elementary School, 7783 North Long Lake Road.

The event will include a bake sale, lunch, and a raffle. Lunch prices are $3.50 per person and will consist of a hot dog, a bowl of chili, or a chilidog. Raffle tickets cost $1.00 or six tickets for $5.00. All proceeds from this event will be used for classroom and student activities. Including camp experiences for 4^th and 5^th grade students.

Please contact Cammie Freeman at (231) 946-8203 or cammie69@charter.net for booth rental or craft show information.

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Cancelled for Central Grade School Today 11/6/09

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

TCAPS’ Central Grade School H1N1 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for today has been cancelled due to insufficient supplies of the vaccine at this time. The Grand Traverse County Health Department expected to receive a shipment of the vaccine this morning but it did not arrive as scheduled.

The Grand Traverse County Health Department is advising Central Grade School parents to check the Health Department’s Web site for upcoming community H1N1 clinic dates and schedules. When TCAPS has further information about the possible rescheduling of today’s clinic we will notify Central Grade School families as soon as possible.

Please check the Grand Traverse County Health Department Web site at: www.gtchd.org or call the influenza information hotline at (231) 922-2797.

Central Grade School Fifth Grade Students Make Connectin with Peace Corps

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

To bring deeper meaning to the fifth grade curriculum covering Africa, TCAPS’ Fifth Grade Talented and Gifted (TAG) students are learning global geography in a humanitarian way. Ms. Jaye Lynn Trapp’s fifth grade class has developed a connection with Uganda, Africa through periodic letters received by Margaret Mimnaugh, who is serving in the Peace Corps in a small village called Bulera in Uganda.

Through Margaret’s letters and the stories she shares, students have gained insight into what life is like in Bulera. For the past several years Central Grade School has held fundraisers to send school supplies to students in Uganda. Currently Ms. Trapp’s fifth grade class is collecting maps and beach ball globes from Michigan Geographic Alliance to send to Bulera Primary School in Uganda. In addition to sending school supplies to the school, Ms. Trapp’s students are also exchanging letters with the students in Bulera.

“I look forward to providing my students with the opportunity to connect with the students at the Bulera Primary School in the Buganda Kingdom,” commented Ms. Trapp. “My hope is that students in both countries will learn that the world is bigger than their own neighborhood.”

Please call Jaye Lynn Trapp at 933-5651 for more information.

Traverse City Central High School Presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Beginning Thursday, November 12^th, through Sunday, November 22^nd, Traverse City Central High School will perform its 2009 fall musical, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Performances will take place at TC Central High School Auditorium, 1150 Milliken Drive, and will alternate between two casts Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Sunday performances begin at 3:00 p.m.

Pirates of Penzance brings to life the most lovable swashbuckling, free spirited, crazy troop of pirates that you have ever seen. The musical includes a rollicking band of pirates, a bevy of giggling maidens and their “very model of a modern Major-General” father along with a dashing pirate apprentice, a fading nursemaid and a bunch of blundering policemen as the key ingredients for the charmingly ridiculous plot of Pirates of Penzance. It is produced and directed by Marilyn Tilley and choreographed by Lisa Reehorst with support of Tamara Grove, Central High School Choral Director, and under the supervision of Wendee Wolf-Schlarf, TCAPS’ Music Department Coordinator.

Ticket prices are: $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please call the TC Central High School Box Office at 933-3573 for ticket information.

Traverse City East Middle School Bands to Host Benefit Concert for the Father Fred Foundation

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, November 19^th, the Traverse City East Middle School Jazz Band and Symphony Band will host a benefit concert with special guests the Bay Area Big Band Combo, featuring Chris Bickley, Steve Stargardt on piano, Jack Dryden on bass, and Jon Lindenau on drums. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the TC East Middle School Performance Hall, 1776 Three Mile Road North and will feature swing, blues, bossa nova, and much more.

Donations will be accepted in lieu of a set ticket price. All donations will benefit the Father Fred Foundation. Suggested donations include personal care items. There is also a special need for diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6. The TC East Middle School Bands will deliver all items donated to the Father Fred Pantry on Tuesday, November 24^th.

For more information please call the TC East Middle School Music Office at (231) 933-6950.

REVISED TCAPS' November Calendar Reminders

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

November 2 No school scheduled for all Traverse City Area Public Schools’ students on Monday, November 2^nd, due to a district-wide professional development day for teachers.

November 13 Half day of school scheduled for all Traverse City Area Public Schools’ students on Friday, November 13^th, due to elementary school parent/teacher conferences and professional development for secondary school teachers.

November 25 No school scheduled for all Traverse City Area Public Schools’ students on Wednesday, November 25^th, due to parent/teacher conferences.

November 26-27 No school scheduled for all Traverse City Area Public Schools’ students on Thursday, November 26^th, and Friday, November 27^th, due to Thanksgiving recess.

Please visit www.tcaps.net for current TCAPS calendar information.

SPIN for STEP Fundraiser to Benefit TCAPS' Students in Transition Empowerment Program

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, November 7^th, Phi Alpha Theta Eta, in partnership with Fitness Factor, will host its second annual “SPIN for STEP” Fundraiser. Monies raised from the “SPIN for STEP” fundraiser will benefit Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Students in Transition Empowerment Program (STEP).

STEP is a free program offered by Traverse City Area Public Schools that provides supportive education-related services to eligible students who have lost permanent housing due to foreclosure, eviction, or reasons related to economic hardship. The goal of the program is to ensure school stability, remove barriers to full participation in a student’s education, and support academic achievement while children are in residential transition.

Fitness Factor will offer spinning classes from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The cost for each class is $10.00. A membership is not required. Fitness Factor is located at 1145 Woodmere Avenue.

In addition to raising money for a worthy cause, “SPIN for STEP” raises community awareness about the realities of homelessness and ties in well with Homeless Awareness Week, November 15^th – 21^st. TCAPS’ STEP Program is grateful to Phi Alpha Theta ETA and Fitness Factor for sponsoring the fundraiser.

Please contact Abby Jordan at jordanab@tcaps.net for more information.

Traverse City West Senior High School Advanced Theatre Students Present "A Tale of Two Cities"

neibauerto@tcaps.net — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Traverse City West Senior High School Advanced Theatre Students will perform Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” on November 6^th– 7^th and November 12^th – 14^th. All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the TC West Senior High School Auditorium, 5376 North Long Lake Road.

The classic Charles Dickens story of the French Revolution and the rise of Madame Guillotine has been adapted for the stage by Robert Johanson. It is produced by Kristie Bach and directed by students; Colleen Haley, Nathan Holtrey, David Rice, and Carolyn Vlach.

Tickets cost: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and adults 65 years and older.

To purchase tickets please contact the TC West Senior High School Box Office at 933-7509 or www.tcaps.net/wsh for ticket information.