September 2024 Calendar:

  • September 3: First day in new classrooms
  • September 13: First Friday
  • September 24th -25th Julia Duke School Pictures

Refresh:

The last week in August the Center received a refresh. We painted the entire Center (thank you 97 Painting) and replaced the carpet in the Sprout, Bud Branch, and Blossom Rooms (thank you Baptista Tile). The teachers then added their magic to their classrooms and it feels like a new Center. Thank you for giving us the time to do these big projects.

Fall Paperwork:

Thank you to those of you that have turned in your Fall paperwork! for those of you that have not, please check you child’s file for a colored folder. In that folder you will find paperwork that needs to be completed and turned into the front desk ASAP – thank you

Tuition Increase:

Our new tuition rates went into effect September 1st. If you are not receiving your invoices please let me know.

School Pictures:

Julia Duke Photography will be at Growing Tree on September 24th and 25th to take our school pictures. Please see the form in your childs file folder. We will only take pictures of your child if you have filled out the registration form and pre-paid.

Picture Schedule:

  • Tuesday September 24th : Siblings, Seeds, Big Seeds and Sprouts
  • Wednesday September 25th: Bud, Branch, Blossom, & Class pictures
  • If you have a sibling that is not currently at Growing Tree and would like their picture taken, we will try to accomodate by appointment on Tuesday

Mark Your Calendar:

October 5th is our Annual date with the DD Ranch in Terrebonne from 10:00-11:30 ( you are welcome to stay as long as you like). It is our first social event of the year and a great way to meet other Growing Tree families and kick off the fall season. Buy your tickets there, pumpkin patch, hay and pony rides and much more. We hope to see you there.

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

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:

  • September 24 – 25: School Pictures
  • October 4: First Friday
  • October 5: DD Ranch
  • October 31: Halloween

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

Have a great month!

Tammy

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