Center Closed
FEBRUARY 18 in obsevance of Presidents Day
Monthly Calendar:
Click here to view February events.
February 1: First Friday
February 13: Board Meeting
February 14: Valentines Day
February 18: Presidents Day CENTER CLOSED
Valentines Day
Growing Tree will be spreading the LOVE on Wednesday, February 14th. Your child is more than welcome to bring valentine cards to share at school. We have a few suggestions to help the day go smoothly:
- We do not have a formal Valentine party. The day is filled with many fun projects, and we provide a special "red" snack at snack time.
- If you choose to share valentines, please bring a card for each child in the class
- Please do not address the cards as it is much easier for your child to distribute them without names.
- Please sign the valentines - This is a fun activity for children if they are interested. Hint: Start early so they can do a few at a time. Obviously our little ones cannot sign their names, but they can practice their scribbles
Blossom Parents
Blossom families should have received an email with important dates and deadlines for kindergarten enrollment. I have included a copy of the memo for your information at the top of this newsletter.Year end Statements
2018 year end statements were e-mailed out today Monday, January 28th. Please use this statement when preparing your taxes.
Swimming Lessons
On March 4th you will be able to sign up for our summer swim lessons.
- Two sessions will be available
June 17th - 27th & July 1st -11th
- Child must be 3 years of age and potty trained at time of lessons
- Cost is $55 per session
June 17th - 27th & July 1st -11th
Fun Fact
Our teachers complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development each year. Each teacher has a professional development plan in place and their goal is to attain a STEP 8, 9, or 10 in the Oregon Registry. More than half our staff have been awarded a Step 8 or higher in the registry. which played a significant role in Growing Tree receiving our 4 Star quality rating staus in SPARK.
Inclement Weather/Emergency Closure Policy
For your review, our Inclement Weather/Emergency Closure Policy is as follows: - 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/text confirming our status
- If we need to close the center because of weather or an emergency, we will contact you first via text/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
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:
- Volunteer hours are not pro-rated in the event you withdraw from the Center prior to December 31st.
- Hang Bulletin Boards
- Sweep/Blow sand off playground sidewalks
Board Meeting:
Our next Growing Tree Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 13th 600pm @ 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
When you are shopping for those holiday gifts 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 will be held on Friday, february 1st Cost is $25 per child. Next month First Friday will be on March 1st. New process, we are asking that you pay when signing up as we now have limited slots. Just a reminder, if you cancel after signing up, you will still be responsible for First Friday fees.
Birthdays
21st: Emily
24th: Jessica
Anniversaries
Matt: 3 years
Tim: 1 year