November 2024 Calendar:
- October 30: Poinsettia orders due
- October 31 : Halloween
- November 1: First Friday
- November 11: GT Closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences
- November 13: Board Meeting
- November 28th & 29th Closed for Thanksgiving
Halloween:
- Monday: Team Day
- Tuesday:Crazy Hair Day
- Wednesday: Who do I want to be when I grow up Day?
- Thursday: Orange, Black, Purple Day
Poinsettias:
Poinsettia orders were due October 30th, but I would love yours, so feel free to keep dropping them off. For every two plants sold, you will receive one volunteer order. Our goal is to sell 700 plants. As of today we are at 174. Keep those orders coming.
Conferences:
Monday, November 11th, the teachers would love to connect with you. Please sign up for a conference as soon as possible. (School is closed to children.)
Inclement Weather:
The weather is changing quickly. Please ensure your child has plenty of clothes to layer with, as the days are very unpredictable. It also is not too early to have the following items at school:
- 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
Growing Tree does NOT follow the Bend La-Pine School closure procedures for the weather. We do our best to stay open. I will typically send a message through Brightwheel confirming our school schedule on the days other schools have closures.
Holiday Closure change:
We will be closed for Christmas on the following dates.
Wednesday, December 25th, and Thursday, December 26th. Please note the change.
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.
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 it will be 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 there.
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:
- 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:
Board Member Responsibilities:
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.
- 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 November 1st. 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 30: PoinsettiaOrders Due
- October 31: Halloween
- November 1: First Friday
- November 11th:Conferences, Monday Growing Tree CLOSED to children
- November 28, 29, Growing Tree CLOSED for Thanksgiving
- December 9: Growing Tree Holiday Sing A Long
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 reading 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