Wellbeing
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5 New Strategic Plan Goals for TCAPS
Save the date: The next strategic plan meeting will be on August 11th – and another one will be on August 25th. And you can subscribe to have school board meeting agendas and packets emailed to you once they’re published HERE. *Story by Kathryn in the June 16th Record-Eagle Cute photo of Mrs. Helman and some…
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Happy, Healthy, Ready-to-Learn in Traverse City—Safe Routes to Student Success
Building schools for happy, healthy, ready-to-learn kids—not car line and parking convenience—isn’t just about walking or biking or exercise. It’s a proven way to support the goals just outlined in our new strategic plan: • Student Achievement • Health and Safety • Student Behavior • Student and Staff Wellbeing As we invest millions this summer…
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Wait Until 8th Gaining Momentum in Traverse City
Hilary Gessner, an Eastern Elementary mom, is helping to raise awareness about a new Wait Until 8th initiative in Traverse City. Currently, there are 45 local families who have taken the pledge, contributing to a growing nationwide movement with over 90,000 pledges. Parents everywhere are increasingly concerned about the impact of smartphones, social media, and…
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TCAPS Mentorship Spotlight: Foster Grandparents
The Foster Grandparent Program, part of Senior Volunteer Programs of Northwest Michigan and AmeriCorps Seniors, connects senior citizens like Cindy with schools to share their time, talents, and wisdom with our kids. These mentors dedicate 10+ hours a week to support students with reading, writing, spelling, and sight words. Beyond academics, they also create meaningful…