Important Dates for the 2011-2012 Year
| December 12 & 13 | Winter Programs | |
| December 19 - January 1 | Winter Break | |
| Monday January 2 | School Resumes | |
| January 13 | Term 1 ends | |
| January 16 | Term 2 begins | |
| February 13 - 17 | Mid-term Break | |
| Monday February 20 | School Resumes | |
| Saturday, March 3 | Cabin Fever Carnival | |
| April 2 -9 | Spring Break | |
| Tuesday, April 10 | School Resumes | |
| Friday, May 11 | Last Day of School |
Parent Meetings
In that MTU Preschool is a cooperative preschool, parent meetings are an important opportunity to build community and maintain preschool operations. Parent meetings are held once each term. The fall parent meeting is combined with a welcome potluck dinner; sign up for committees is held at that time. The spring parent meeting includes elections for the preschool board. Meetings are led by the board and the teachers. Parent input is encouraged!
Winter Music ProgramMusic is an important part of the preschool experience. The Winter Music program provides the children a wonderful opportunity to perform different holiday songs for parents, families, and friends.
Cabin Fever Carnival
The Preschool holds its Cabin Fever Carnival annually during the Winter Term. This is an unique event for the young members of our community. For the past several years the carnival has been held at the Rozsa Center on the campus of Michigan Tech. There are many games and activities for children to enjoy, typically including face painting, a cake walk, balloons and prizes. There is also a silent auction featuring an array of themed baskets.
Download the 2011 Cabin Fever Flyer
Art Fair
The Art Fair in late spring is an opportunity for the children to show off some of the beautiful art projects that they have completed throughout the school year. Families are invited to attend and celebrate their child’s achievements.
Field Trips
The teaching staff arranges at least one field trip per term for the children. Past trips have included leaf hunts, visits to a pumpkin patch, hayrides, visits to local greenhouses, and horse drawn carriage rides to view the ice statues at Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival. Parents are always welcome to join in the fun. Volunteers are needed to help with transportation in some cases.
Contributing Financially
In order to maintain programs offered by MTU Preschool, we depend on the community's generosity. MTU Preschool welcomes your financial support and is grateful for any and all contributions.
(Note: MTU Preschool is a 501(3)c non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.)
To contribute, you can:
Write a Check
Write a check and mail to: MTU Preschool, 2001 Woodmar Drive, Houghton, MI 49931.
Make "in kind" donations
MTU Preschool is often looking for materials and supplies, either for the classroom, the office, or for particular projects. Contact the preschool if you'd like to make an "in kind" donation. In kind donations are also tax deductible.