October 2024 Calendar:

  • October 4: First Friday
  • October 5: Growing Tree Goes to the DD Ranch
  • October 9: Board Meeting
  • October 31: Halloween

Pictures:

Picture Day was a success! Thank you! Julia will email you your pictures, which will be ready on or before Thanksgiving.

DD Ranch:

We look forward to you joining us at the DD Ranch in Terrebonne on Saturday, October 5th, to kick off the fall season. Staff will be at the ranch from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Hay and Pony Rides, a Pumpkin Patch, and much more are available. You can purchase your tickets at the ranch.

Immunization Rates:

Growing Tree’s and Deschutes County’s 2024 Immunization Rates are available for review on our website under Parents<Parent Handbook

Invoices:

We moved to Quickbooks online in July. If you are not receiving your invoices, please let me know.

Brightwheel Sign In/Out

Please sign your child in and out daily using your Brightwheel App. QR codes are available at the front door and on each classroom window; we even have paper codes for your car as a convenience.

Poinsettias and Wreaths Oh My

It is year 26 for our Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser. Growing Tree sells poinsettias each year to businesses, family, and friends. This year, we will add wreaths. I deliver the plants to every company that participates. Proceeds are used for the professional development of our staff. Our goal this year is to sell 700 plants. How can you help?

  • You can pick up an order form or several at the front desk.
  • Ask your employer, family, and friends to participate.
  • Commit to delivering plants the first week in December.
  • One volunteer hour is given for every two plants sold.

Boo to You!:

We will enjoy Halloween on Thursday, October 31st. We ask that children not wear costumes to school that day. The staff appreciates not needing to be responsible for costumes. Instead, we would like them to wear Halloween PJs or something similar. We will have our annual craft, parade, and spooky snack that day. The day will be SPOOKTACULAR!!!

Play Lists:

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

Volunteer Hours:

  • Clean rain gutters out
  • Pick up trash and pull weeds around the perimeter of the Center
  • Sell Poinsettias – every 2 plants sold = 1 volunteer hour

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. Please 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:

  • October 4: First Friday
  • October 5: DD Ranch
  • October 31: Halloween
  • Conferences, Monday November 11th. Growing Tree CLOSED to children
  • November 28, 29, Growing Tree CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Helpful Hints:

  • 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.
  • If you have made it to this point of the newsletter, thank you for taking the time to read it. To show my appreciation, BW me a message, and I will give you one hour of volunteer time!!

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

Have a great month!

Tammy

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