July 2024 Calendar:

  • July 4: 4th of July
  • July 24: Annual Family BBQ

Annual Family BBQ:

The Growing Tree Annual Family BBQ is scheduled for:

  • Wednesday, July 24th at Pilot Butte Trailhead Park
  • 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Food and drink provided
  • We hope you can join us for friends, food and games

Tuition Increase:

Tuition will increase on September 1, 2024. A letter and rate sheet was distributed via Brightwheel on July 1st for your information. Thank you.

Play Lists:

Class playlists are available on the website under the Parent Tab.
Log-in information is username: parent password: gtcc2023.

Volunteer Hours:

  • Volunteer hour ideas:
  • Install “NO PARKING” signs to our South Parking lot
  • Deliver ice and water to picnic (can be two different families)
  • Dump Run the week of August 26th
  • Clean rain gutters out
  • Pick up trash and pull weeds around the perimeter of the Center
  • Move furniture to the patio Friday, August 23rd

Vacations:

Please notify the front desk when you will be on vacation so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!

Board of Directors:

Did you know Growing Tree is a non-profit organization? Our Board of Directors operates as the governing body of Growing Tree. Their duties include overseeing the administration, mentoring, supporting, and protecting the interests of Growing Tree. All non-profits must have a Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors beginning in September, please see Tammy.

Board Member Responsibilities:

  • The board meets on the second Wednesday of each month via Zoom
  • Attended two meetings before officially joining

First Friday

Growing Tree provides a parent’s night out on the First Friday of each month. This is an excellent opportunity for a date night or quiet time. The evening includes dinner, crafts, and a movie. Children should bring their pajamas. Our next First Friday is July 12th, due to the July 4th holiday. Sign up at the front desk.

  • Sign up at the front desk – space is limited.
  • Time: 5:30-10:00pm
  • Cost: $40 per child
  • Bring pajamas
  • Enjoy your evening

Mark your Calendar:

  • July 4: Closed in observance of 4th of July
  • July 24: Annual BBQ
  • August 14: Blossom Graduation
  • August 26-30: closed for Maintenance
  • September 2: Closed in observance of Labor Day
  • September 3: First Day in new classrooms

Helpful Hints:

  • Growing Tree is a nonprofit organization. If you are interested in serving on our Board of Directors, please speak with Tammy.
  • All clothes from home should be labeled with your child’s name.
  • Please take your child’s nap supplies home each Friday to wash and return them on Monday.
  • Check your child’s file folder on Fridays.

Blue Bag Drive:

Blue bags are available for your recyclable bottles and cans. Each sleeve of bags earns you one volunteer hour. Please drop your full blue bags at any bottle drop location. If you want to drop off Growing Tree’s recycling at one of the bottle drop locations you will also earn 1 volunteer hour. To date, Growing Tree has received over $2000 from your recycling.

  • Bottle drop locations
  • New bottle drop location at the Albertson on 3rd an Revere.
  • Fred Meyer has a bottle drop.
  • Bottle Drop 755 NE 2nd St.

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