2025 October Growing Tree News

“AUTUMN, THE

SEASON THAT

TEACHES US THAT

CHANGE CAN BE

BEAUTIFUL”

• HEATHER STILLUFSEN

Please join us at the DD Ranch:

Growing Tree welcomes October with a trip to the DD Ranch in Terrebonne for all things fall! Pumpkins, hay rides, and apple cider! All families are welcome; it is a great way to meet other Growing Tree families and celebrate the Fall Season. We hope to see you there.

• 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)

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.

Halloween:

The week of October 27-31 is Spirit Week at Growing Tree. There is a theme each day, and on Friday, we will have a parade, a special fall activity, and Matt will provide a spooky treat. We try to have fun while keeping it low-key. Please do not have your child wear any costume. Thank you.

• Monday: Wear Purple, Orange, or Black
• Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
• Wednesday: Flannel Shirt Day
• Thursday: Crazy Shoes and Socks day
• Friday: Team Day

Poinsettia Sale

For the past 27 years, Growing Tree has sold poinsettias and wreaths to businesses, families, and friends. The funds raised are used as a token of appreciation for our staff.

• Order forms will be available during the week of October 6th, with orders due by November 7th.
• Remember those volunteer hours? For every 2 plants or wreaths you sell, you will earn one volunteer hour!
• Our goal this year is to sell 750 plants. I will sell the first 250 plants, leaving only six plants per family to sell. We can definitely do this!
• Just wait until you see the beauty of 750 poinsettias in the Center!! Oh, and the smell of the wreaths!!

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 October 3, 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