Monthly Calendar:
Click here to view March Events.
Mark your calendars:
3/2 Read Across America Day
3/9 Board Meeting
3/13 Daylight Savings Time
3/14 National Learn About Butterflies Day
3/15 Growing Tree Leprechauns Arrive
3/17 St Patrick's Day
3/20 Mr. Roger's Birthday GT Closed - Presidents Day
3/20 First Day of Spring
Center Closed Growing Tree will be CLOSED, Friday, April 15th for parent/teacher conferences
Revised COVID Quarantine Policy
See attachment at top of newsletter for updated quarantine policies
Spring Conferences
Mark your calendar: April 15th, Growing Tree will be closed for parent/teacher conferences. Sign-ups will go out on April 1st. You will have the option for a telephone or in-person conference.
Mask Update
The Oregon Health Authority announced it is lifting the statewide indoor mask requirement effective March 12th. This change will apply to childcare.
Summer Schedules
If you would like to change your summer schedule at Growing Tree please put in a request at the front desk. Requests should be submitted by April 1st for consideration. I will then see what I can do.
Kindergarten
Blossom families it is time to start thinking about kindergarten. please check your Brightwheel App for important time-sensitive information regarding kindergarten enrollment.
Leprechauns
We are anticipating the annual arrival of our leprechauns. Each year these pesky little guys seem to get confused at Growing Tree looking for their gold. Who knows what will happen this year. ETA March 15th. Don't forget to wear GREEN on Thursday, March 17th.
Spring Forward
Daylight Savings time takes effect on March 13th, Spring forward your clocks!
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.
- Assemble 3 diggers for the sandbox
- pick up trash around perimeter of the Center
BOON Supply
Shop Boon Supply with a 40% Giveback
Shop for gifts here: https://www.boonsupply.com/69979 Be sure to enter our fundraiser ID at check out: 69979.
Play Lists
On our website under the PARENT tab you will find class lists with parent emails. Please review your 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. Login information: parent gtcc2015
Bottle Drop Bags
Blue bags are available at the front desk! To date we have received over $700 from your recycling efforts. Growing Tree thanks you! FYI: Fred Meyer has a bottle drop location! It is located on the garden Center side of the building.
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Family Pictures
Please provide your classrooms with a family picture for their "FAMILY BOARD". These pictures will be treasured even more this year by staff and children as you will not be able to visit your child's classroom.
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.
- Assemble 3 diggers for the sandbox
- pick up trash around perimeter of the Center
Board Meeting
Board of Directors is on summer break. Next ZOOM Board Meeting is March 9th @ 6pm
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:
Until further notice First Friday Is CANCELLED
Birthdays
17th: McKenzie
29th: Matt
Anniversaries
Jacqui: 1 year