2026 June Growing Tree News

Mark your calendar:

• June 15-25th: Swim Lessons
• July 15th: Annual GT BBQ
• August 19th: Blossom Graduation
• August 31-September 7th: Growing Tree closed for the annual maintenance

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Father’s Day to all of our amazing Growing Tree Dads! We appreciate all that you do and celebrate the special role you play in your children’s lives. Wishing you a day filled with love, smiles, and wonderful memories with your families!

Thank You!

On behalf of our teachers, thank you so much for the incredible support and kindness you showed during Teacher Appreciation Week. Your generosity, encouragement, and thoughtful participation truly made our team feel valued, supported, and celebrated.

We especially want to thank everyone who participated in the trivia game and helped make it such a fun and memorable experience for the staff. There were so many laughs, smiles, and moments of connection throughout the week. It meant so much to see the creativity and enthusiasm from our families.

Your continued partnership and support create such a positive environment for both our staff and children. We are grateful to be part of a community that cares so deeply and goes above and beyond to recognize the hard work of our team.

Thank you again for helping make the week so special. Our staff genuinely had fun and felt appreciated in every way. -Tammy

Swimming:

Swimming lessons are scheduled from June 15th through the 25th for Branch and Blossom families who registered in March. More detailed information will be sent out this week.

Sunscreen:

It’s sunscreen weather! Growing Tree applies sunscreen to children twice daily from April through October. We supply Rocky Mountain Sunscreen for your convenience, or you are welcome to provide your own. If you change your sunscreen brand, you’ll need to re-sign the sunscreen consent form (the teachers have it). Licensing doesn’t allow us to apply any sunscreen without a signed consent.

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.

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

First Friday June 5, 2026 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. Cost: $40 per child

• 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

Wishing you an enjoyable June!

Tammy