2025 September Growing Tree News

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Welcome:

Please welcome the following new staff to Growing Tree!

• Samantha S. to the Seedling Room
• Arren to the Big Seed Room
• Samantha J. to the Sprout 2 room

Play Lists:

Class playlists have been updated on the website under the Parent Tab. Please review to ensure your information is correct.

Please visit: thegrowingtree.org <parents<playlists
Log-in information is username: parent password: gtcc2023.

DD Ranch

Annually, Growing Tree welcomes fall with a trip to the DD Ranch in Terrebonne. All families are welcome, it is a great way to meet other Growing Tree families and celebrate Fall.

• What: DD Ranch in Terrebonne
• Why: To meet other families and welcome Fall
• When: Saturday, October 4th
• Time: 10:00am – 11:30 (you are welcome to stay as long as you like)

Tuition Increase:

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support regarding our recent tuition adjustment. Your support allows us to continue providing high-quality early childhood education, maintain dedicated staff, and ensure that your children have the best possible learning environment. We are grateful for the trust you place in us each day, and we look forward to another wonderful year.

If you’re sending ACH payments from your bank, remember to update your new amount.

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.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Take Blue Bags to Bottle Drop –
• 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. First Friday September 12, 2025

• 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.
• Please 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