• Remember those volunteer hours you need to complete? For every 2 plants or wreaths you sell, you will earn one volunteer hour!
• Order forms are available at the front desk. Orders due ASAP
• Our goal this year is to sell 750 plants. We are halfway there and I am two-thirds of the way to my goal of 250 plants sold. We can definitely do this!

Holiday Sing A Long

What better way to kick off the holiday season than with an old-fashioned sing-along featuring your child! Please put on your best holiday sweater and join us on December 8th at UUFCO for a night of priceless performances from each classroom. Yes, even the Seeds will make an appearance!

Sunriver Raffle:

For the third consecutive year, the Mixon/Helgerson family is graciously allowing us to raffle off a 3 night stay at their beautiful Sunriver home. This fundraiser will support our teachers’ fund!

The Sunriver Getaway includes:

• Three-night stay at a beautiful four-bedroom/four-bath house in Sunriver!
• $100 gift card to Sunriver Brewing!
• Thank you to the Helgerson/Mixon Family for their generous donation.

More Info:

• Raffle Tickets are $10 a piece and available at the front desk.
• Flyers with details about tickets, the prize, and a QR code to view more photos of the house are also available. Please take as many as you need.
• We have added Venmo this year for your convenience.
• Ticket stubs must be returned to Growing Tree (with payment) before the Sing-A-Long on December 8th.
• The drawing will be held at the sing-along, but the winner does not need to be present to win.
• 5 tickets sold = 1 volunteer hour

Last year, we sold over 550 raffle tickets. Let’s see if we can beat that this year! As a reminder, all proceeds go directly to the year-end bonuses for our fantastic staff! Happy Selling!

Inclement Weather:

Growing Tree does not follow the Bend-La Pine School District’s Inclement Weather Policy for closures or delayed starts. Our goal is to be open. If the school district posts a closure or delay, I will typically notify all families through our Brightwheel app about Growing Tree’s status for that day.

Winter Attire:

Our classrooms go outside at least twice every day. Please ensure your child has appropriate outdoor winter weather clothing for play. We appreciate the winter clothing staying at Growing Tree Monday through Friday, going home for the weekend, and then returning on Monday. Winter clothes include:

• Snowsuit
• Boots
• Two pairs of mittens
• Hat

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–(SOLD OUT)

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 November 7, 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