December 2024 Calendar:

  • December 3: Poinsettia Delivery
  • December 6: First Friday
  • December 9: Holiday Sing A Long
  • December 23: Christmas Eve – Growing Tree closes at 3:00pm
  • December 25: Merry Christmas Center Closed
  • December 26: Center Closed
  • January 1: Center Closed

Sunriver Raffle:

This year, we will hold our 2nd annual raffle for a “Sunriver Getaway.” This fundraiser will support our teacher appreciation fund! The prize includes:

  • Four-night stay at a beautiful four-bedroom/four-bath house in Sunriver!
  • $100 gift card to Sunriver Brewing!
  • Thank you to the Helgerson/Mixon Family for their generous donation.

More Info:

  • Raffle Tickets are $10 a piece and available at the front desk.
  • Flyers with details about tickets, the prize, and a QR code to view more photos of the house are also available. Please take as many as you need.
  • Ticket stubs must be returned to Growing Tree (with payment) before the Sing-A-Long on December 9th.
  • The drawing will be held at the sing-along, but the winner does not need to be present to win.
  • 5 tickets sold = 1 volunteer hour

Last year, we sold over 550 raffle tickets. Let’s see if we can beat that this year! As a reminder, all proceeds go directly to the year-end bonuses for our amazing staff! Happy Selling!

Holiday Sing-Along:

Put on your best holiday sweater and join us Monday, December 9th, for our “Annual Holiday Sing A Long. Again this year, we will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Each classroom will perform various Holiday songs – yes, even the Seedlings will be showing off that night. We enjoy kicking off the holiday season in this special way each year. We hope to see you!

Poinsettias:

Poinsettias will be delivered on December 3rd. Although we did not meet our 700-plant goal, we did sell slightly over 400 plants. Thank you all for your support. If you sold plants, I will document your volunteer hours.

Conferences:

The teachers enjoyed the time spent with you during conferences. Thank you for taking the time.

Inclement Weather:

The weather has changed. Please ensure your child has plenty of clothes to layer with, as the days are very unpredictable. Please have the following items at school at all times:

  • Please label every single item of clothing you bring into the classroom. I have a Sharpie at the front desk if you need one. Mabels Labels is also a good source for labeling clothes. The teacher thank you.
  • Snowsuit
  • Boots
  • Hat
  • Two pairs of gloves

On the days other schools are closed, I typically send a message through Brightwheel confirming our school schedule.

Parking Lot:

I have noticed a lot of congestion in the parking lot during pick-up time. Please feel free to use the parking lot on the south side of the building for pick-up. The signs do say, “Growing Tree Teacher Parking Only.” Please ignore this, as it is directed at the thrift store customers. If there is an available spot, please feel free to use it.

Immunization Rates:

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

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.

Play Lists:

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

Volunteer Hours:

  • Deliver Poinsettias.
  • Clean rain gutters out.
  • Pick up trash and pull weeds around the perimeter of the Center.

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 December 6th. 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 Cash, Check or Venmo
  • Bring pajamas
  • Enjoy your evening

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.

Blue Bags:

  • 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 one 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

Happy Holidays- Tammy

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