COMMUNICATION is our character word this month
Monthly Calendar:
Click here to view April events.
April 3 : First Friday is CANCELLED this month
April 6-10: Conferences via telephone
April 8: Board Meeting
April 12: Easter
Message from Growing Tree
As we delve deeper into this thing called "Coronavirus" it is important for you to know that our thoughts are with you all as you navigate what is best for your family. Our hope is that, May brings us back to our normal routines. Myself and our teachers, would like to thank you for the support you have shown us in so many ways. From Clorox wipes, to hand sanitizer, to delicious lunches we have felt your support. It is however, your words that have meant the most to us all. It does take a village and we are so proud to be part of your village. Thank you!
COVID-19
Safety Procedures and Guidance for Child Care Facilities Operating During COVID-19
Conduct daily health checks.
Ask staff, children, and families:
- If they have had close contact (defined by the CDC as being within six feet of someone for 10 minutes or more) with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19.
- If anyone in their household has symptoms of respiratory illness (fever, cough, or shortness of breath).
- Evaluate temperature and check for coughs of anyone entering the building. Individuals with a fever over 100.4 F should not be allowed to stay.
- Children should stay home until they are symptom free (no cough or fever and no fever controlling meds) for at least 72 hours
Availability:
If you are interested, we do have a few available slots in our classrooms when you are ready to return to school. Call to check on availability.
Conferences:
Conferences were scheduled for April 10th. Your child's written conference will be emailed to you by April 3rd. If you would like a phone conference with your child's teacher please contact us by April 3rd to schedule an appointment.
Seesaw
We have introduced the SEESAW app this month to communicate and stay connected with those of you that are not attending school right now. The teachers will post weekly classroom projects and circle time activities . We would love to see your creative ideas at home too. Please send pictures via the private messenger on the Seesaw app. If you need to communicate with the Center for other things please do not use SEESAW, you may reach us at grow@thegrowingtree.org or give us a call 541-388-3733. Thank you! if you did not receive an invitation yo SEESAW please contact us and we will send you an invitation.
REMIND
Growing Tree uses REMIND texts to notify you regarding emergencies or changes in school hours.
Play List
On our website under the PARENT tab you will find class lists with parent emails. please review you information on the Playlist to assure accuracy. These lists are intended for birthday's and play dates. Please do not use them for any other reason or share them. Call for Login information
Schedule of Events
Did you know you can find the dates and locations for all of the Growing Tree special events under the SCHEDULE tab on our website?
Volunteer Hours
The following are volunteer opportunities:
- Dig out drains
- Clean out drains on playground
- Trash clean up around the Center
- Volunteer hours are not pro-rated in the event you withdraw from the Center prior to December 31st.
Board Meeting:
Our next Growing Tree Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8th @ COLE/BREIT Engineering.
Donate Button:
We have added a donate button to our website and Facebook page. Feel free to pass it along or use it yourself.
Family Resources:
Healthy Beginnings
Family Resource Network
Call 211
Amazon Smile
While shopping online, please remember our AmazonSmile program!
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Growing Tree every time you shop, at no cost to you. You will find the exact same prices, selection and convenient shopping experience as amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Growing Tree!
Head to smile.amazon.com to get started.
Head to smile.amazon.com to get started.
First Friday:
First Friday Is CANCELLED this month. Fingers crossed we will be to our regular schedule in May!
Birthdays
26: Kelcy
28: Rachael
Anniversaries
No Anniversaries this month
Newbies
The Rundles, Tammy and Tom added a new grandbaby to their tribe. That makes three!
"Charlie Quinn" arrived on March 17th and she is Beautiful!
Congratulations Matt and Jamie!