We are one. Thank you to our Kids Hope Volunteers for another great year of mentorship and fun!
1 day ago, Bryan Kay
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We are scholars. Mrs. Miller's class learned about the layers of the earth in knowledge during their CKLA block and had the perfect snack to go along with it!
1 day ago, Bryan Kay
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We are proud. Congratulations to our students of the month and house of the month, House Huron!
1 day ago, Bryan Kay
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Roadrunner Families -

Enjoy the weekend! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -

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Go Roadrunners -

Mr. Kay
2 days ago, Traverse Heights Elementary School
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We are one. Congratulations to our students of the week this week!
9 days ago, Bryan Kay
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We are fun. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Thomas' classes celebrated the end of their American Revolution CKLA Unit with a "Boston Tea Party," today!
9 days ago, Bryan Kay
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Roadrunner Families -

Have a great weekend! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -

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Go Roadrunners -

Mr. Kay
9 days ago, Traverse Heights Elementary School
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We are one. Here are a few 📸 from our Roadrunners in Mrs. Szabo and Mrs. Varnum's room!
10 days ago, Bryan Kay
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The 2026 State of the District video is now live! Stay up to date with TCAPS’ initiatives and see how we are educating, engaging, and supporting all learners to maximize individual excellence.

Watch the video here: https://itl.ink/TCAPSStateoftheDistrict26
10 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
A blue logo displays "TCAPS" with "Traverse City Area Public Schools" written underneath in smaller text.

Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day today, Thursday, April 16.

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, please contact your school directly.

11 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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TCAPS Transportation and Safety Update

Our TCAPS Administrative team spent the day working closely with Grand Traverse County to evaluate road conditions and finalize bus routing. While families whose students have been rerouted have already been notified, we ask for your patience tomorrow,  as there will likely be delays in both morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off times. School administrators are aware of these delays and are prepared to assist students as they arrive.

To stay updated on your student’s transportation status, please utilize the MyRide K-12 app. You can access Account Setup Instructions and Routing Information online to view real-time routing details at https://www.tcaps.net/page/transportation. The Grand Traverse County Road Commission asks that you plan ahead for the next few days and give yourself extra time. Please use extra caution when traveling and slow down immediately if you encounter areas with standing water.

Also, please note that tomorrow is a scheduled early release day. You can view start and dismissal times athttps://5il.co/3jfxa and the full academic calendar athttps://5il.co/3jfx6. Thank you for your flexibility and for your partnership in keeping our students and drivers safe.

11 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day on Thursday, April 16. 🔔

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, please contact your school directly.

12 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
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Roadrunner Families -

Hall of Fame Nominations are out! Know a Roadrunner worthy of this recognition? Be sure to complete the form below by May 1st:

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13 days ago, Bryan Kay
We are one. Here are a few snapshots from last week and this week of our Roadrunners in action !
13 days ago, Bryan Kay
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Roadrunner Families -

Enjoy the weekend! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -

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Go Roadrunners -

Mr. Kay
16 days ago, Traverse Heights Elementary School
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We are one. Roadrunners are all 😀 this week!
17 days ago, Bryan Kay
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The "Spiral" Effect: Building Background Knowledge Experts!

Have you ever wondered how to build background knowledge for students? CKLA builds background knowledge for reading comprehension. In our Amplify CKLA curriculum, we use "spiraling"—revisiting big topics at a deeper level as students grow! For example, TCAPS 5th graders learned about Maya, Aztec and Inca this year, but this isn’t the first time students will be exposed to these ideas.

In 1st Grade (The Foundation): Students first "meet" these cultures. They listened to stories about maize, stepped into the floating gardens of Tenochtitlan, and learned basic geography. 🌽

In 5th Grade (The Deep Dive): Now, they are investigators. They aren’t just listening; they are analyzing primary sources, decoding Maya hieroglyphics, and comparing the sophisticated political systems of the three empires.

Connecting the Dots: This unit isn't just about the past, it’s a bridge! It sets the stage for future units on the Age of Exploration and the American Revolution by giving students the "big picture" of who was here first.

By revisiting these big ideas, our students aren’t just memorizing facts for a test—they are building a permanent library of knowledge that makes them better readers and critical thinkers for life.
18 days ago, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Five students pose in a classroom holding handmade tri-fold projects about Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.
A student project with drawings and handwritten facts about Maya, Aztec, and Inca architecture and culture.
A student project displaying Maya numbers, Aztec war weapons, and the Inca quipu system with typed research paragraphs.
We are back! Welcome back and welcome home, Roadrunners!
20 days ago, Bryan Kay
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Roadrunner Families -

We look forward to seeing you on Monday! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -

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Go Roadrunners -

Mr. Kay
21 days ago, Traverse Heights Elementary School
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Roadrunner Families -

Enjoy your spring break! Here is your latest Roadrunner Newsletter -

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Go Roadrunners -

Mr. Kay
about 1 month ago, Traverse Heights Elementary School
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