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01Dec 2016 BY The Growing Tree

December News

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GT Closed

December 26:  Christmas
January 2: New Years


Monthly Calendar

Click here to view December events.
December 2: First Friday
December 12: Holiday Sing A Long
December 14: Board Meeting
December 26: Christmas Growing Tree CLOSED
January 1: New Years Growing Tree CLOSED
** Please advise the front desk if you have vacations planned so that we may plan our staffing accordingly.

Holiday Sing A Long

Our Annual Holiday Sing A Long is scheduled for Monday December 12th. The evening will begin with a visit from Mr & Mrs Clause; followed by each classroom ( yes, the Seeds and Sprouts are included)  performing 2-3 of their favorite songs; the night will end with a staff performance! We really appreciate you taking time away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy this evening with us.

This year we are asking that you please keep your children off of the stage prior to the performance for safety concerns. Thank you!
When:        Monday, December 12th
Where:      Unitarian Universalist
                   61980 Skyline Ranch Rd
Time:         6pm - 8pm

Amazon Smile


When you are ordering  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. 

Volunteer Hours

2016 volunteer hours need to be completed by December 31st. Please see the front desk if you need clarification regarding your hours.
The following are volunteer opportunities:
  • Help deliver Poinsettias
  • Take down holiday decorations 
  • Shovel snow on the back playground

Accounting

2017 Annual Registration fees and 2016 Volunteer hours not completed will be billed to your account on January 1st. For your convenience these fees are due by March 1st. 

Many of you have small credits or balances on your account. In January you will receive a  "Statement" instead of an invoice. This statement  reflects the total amount due on your account through January. Our goal is to get everyone to a "0" balance to start off the new year.

Year end statements will be available on January 31st.

Inclement Weather/Emergency Closure Policy

For your review our Inclement Weather/Emergency Closure Policy.  

  • Growing Tree does NOT follow the public school schedule for snow/weather days or 2-hour delays. It is our goal to remain open as usual.  
  • On these days when the public schools have closures I do try to send out an early email confirming that we are opened
  • If we need to close the center because of weather or an emergency, we will contact you first via email and then post closure information on Facebook.
  • In the event of an emergency, if the situation allows we will the contact you via phone.  

  Please friend us on Facebook so that you may receive notifications of all the happenings at Growing Tree: https://www.facebook.com/growing.tree.bend  

Dressing for the Weather

Fall has officially arrived. Please make sure your child has:
  • A complete change of weather appropriate clothes in their cubby at all times
  • A jacket to wear as needed
  • Hat & gloves
  • Boots & snowsuits

Immunizations

We are in the process of completing our annual review of immunization records. 

If your child does not have the required immunizations, Tera will be notifying you.  We encourage you to complete the needed immunizations prior to January 11th so that you are not included in the report to the Health Dept.  Those children whose immunizations are not complete by February 15, 2017 will be excluded from school.

 NEW LAW regarding Non-Medical Exemptions (formerly called religious exemptions) is now in effect. If you will be claiming a Non-Medical exemption for any or all vaccines you will need to complete the following prior to January 11th:

  • Complete an online vaccine education module or receive education from a health care practitioner about vaccines.
  • Click on this link for the online module and more information.
  • Provide a certificate showing either completion of the online module or vaccine education by a health care practitioner.
  • GT will need a copy of the certificate.
  • Parents will still need to complete the Non-Medical Exemption section of the Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) form. 

Children who are out of compliance on February 15, 2017 will be excluded from school.

Conferences

The teachers were very pleased with the turnout for conferences and would like to thank you for attending.
 

Mixed Bags

Cubby bags are back in stock. If you need one please pick one up at the front desk. Cost $6


Book Fair

The book fair was a complete success thanks to you! The teachers were thrilled to pick out over $500 in new books.

Poinsettias

"Beautiful" is the word that comes to mind when seeing 666 poinsettias in the center! By the time you read this,  the plants will have been delivered. Thank you, to all who participated in the selling and delivery of the plants.  It is absolutely the best way to start the holiday season!

Message from Board

The December Board meeting will be held:
Wednesday, December 14th 
Tetherow  61240 Skyline Ranch Rd.
600pm-800pm

First Friday

First Friday will be held on Friday, December 2nd. Cost is $20 per child. In January, First Friday will be on January 6th. Please pay prior to Friday night, so that we may pay the teachers in a timely manner. Just a reminder, if you cancel after signing up, you will still be responsible for First Friday fees. 

Birthdays

11th: Jolene





Anniversaries

Teresa: 12 years
Haley: 2 years







Newbies

The McBrien's welcomed daughter "Hunter Trinity on November 9th. Congratulations Will on moving to "Big Brother" status.


Classroom Details

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Big Seed News
Sprout One News
Sprout Too News
Bud News
Branch News
Blossom News
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