Due to today’s inclement weather closure, the 2-hour early release originally scheduled for today has been moved to Thursday, January 22. 🗓️
Please note that the scheduled early release for Friday, January 23 remains in effect. Students will have a 2-hour early dismissal on both Thursday and Friday.
Start & Dismissal Times: https://5il.co/3jfxa
Academic Calendar: https://5il.co/3jfx6
For questions, please contact your school directly.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026 due to inclement weather. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.
For more information on snow days, including how they are communicated and how decisions are made, go to www.tcaps.net.
🔔 Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day this coming Monday, January 19.
Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa
View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6
For questions, contact your school directly.
Did you know a strong vocabulary is a top predictor of reading success? At TCAPS, our CKLA curriculum builds "word power" from Kindergarten through 5th grade by immersing students in exciting, real-world topics. It’s not just about knowing a word; it’s about understanding it deeply and being able to use it!
Here is a look at the vocabulary our students are mastering:
Kindergarten: Building the Foundation In K, we introduce fascinating topics like "Farms," "Seasons and Weather," and "Colonial America" through captivating read-alouds. Your child is learning words like: harvest, migration, and colony! 📚
1st Grade: Expanding Horizons First graders delve into domains like "The Human Body," "Fairy Tales," and "A New Nation." They're learning words like circulation, heroic, and independence! 🌳
2nd Grade: Digging Deeper In second grade, topics like "Ancient Greek Civilization," "The War of 1812," and "Ecology" bring more complex vocabulary into play- such as democracy, conflict, and biodiversity. 🔍
3rd Grade: Bridging Listening to Reading Now, students are reading more independently, and CKLA helps them tackle more sophisticated texts in units like "The Ancient Roman Empire," "Astronomy," and "Immigration." They learn words like emperor, celestial, and immigrant. 🏰
4th Grade: Mastering Academic Language Fourth grade dives into subjects like "Early American Civilizations," "Geology," and "The American Revolution." Vocabulary becomes even more crucial for academic success. Words such as Mesoamerica, erosion, and patriot. 🌎
5th Grade: Preparing for Middle School In their final elementary year, students engage with challenging topics like "The Renaissance," "The Civil War," and "Human Anatomy and Physiology." Students learn words like patron, secede and skeletal. 🚀
From their first day to their elementary graduation, we are empowering TCAPS students to own their language!
SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 due to inclement weather. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.
For more information on snow days, including how they are communicated and how decisions are made, go to www.tcaps.net.
The Talented and Gifted Program offers 4th graders accelerated learning with less repetition, focusing on growth mindset and challenging projects. Give your student the opportunity to learn in this unique environment.
Qualification testing (CogAT) is optional for all interested 3rd graders.
Register by January 21, 2026! Learn more at www.tcaps.net/TAG.
🔔 Reminder: No School Dec 22 - Jan 2.
Enjoy the winter break! All TCAPS school offices and the TCAPS Administration Building at Glenn Loomis will be closed during this time.
Buildings and classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6
🔔 Reminder: No School Dec 22 - Jan 2.
Enjoy the winter break! All TCAPS school offices and the TCAPS Administration Building at Glenn Loomis will be closed during this time.
Buildings and classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6
On November 18th, 19th, and 20th, our students joined 784,036 stackers from around the globe to break the previous world record of 752,632 participants for the “Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations.” This amazing achievement was made possible thanks to the enthusiasm, teamwork, and energy of students here at Cherry Knoll and thousands of others worldwide.
We are proud of the effort our students put into participating in this event. Not only did they help make history, but they also practiced focus, coordination, and perseverance—all while having fun!
To see how Cherry Knoll Elementary contributed to this World Record, please visit the link below:
Cherry Knoll Elementary School helped set a New World Record:
speedstacks.com/stackup/2025/the-sport/?rid=47451
Thank you to all our students, staff, and families for supporting this exciting opportunity. We look forward to many more moments of learning, movement, and celebration together!
Congratulations, Cherry Knoll Wildcats!
SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Friday, December 19, 2025 due to inclement weather. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.
For more information on snow days, including how they are communicated and how decisions are made, go to www.tcaps.net.
🌟 Beyond Sounding Out: CKLA Knowledge Units Build Confident Readers! 📚
While learning to sound out words is essential, did you know that CKLA Knowledge Units teach your child about the world (like history and science) and grow their vocabulary by introducing important, academic words? This strong foundation of knowledge and words is how they move beyond simply sounding out letters to actually understanding the meaning of what they read, making them skilled and confident readers.
CKLA Connected—check out the learning adventures happening right now!
Kindergarten: Underdogs and Heroes: Stories
First Grade: Common Threads: Different Lands, Similar Stories
Second Grade: Legends and Heroes: Greek Myths
Third Grade: Rhythm and Rhyme: Poetry
Fourth Grade: Meaning and Metaphor: Poetry
Fifth Grade: Visions in Verse: Poetry
