ACCEPTANCE is our character word this month
Monthly Calendar:
Click here to view March events.
March 2: Swim Lesson Sign Up
March 6: First Friday
March 11: Board Meeting
March 17: St Patrick's Day
Swimming Lessons
On March 2nd swim lesson sign ups will be available at the front desk. In order to give everyone the opportunity to swm: Please sign up for one (1) session only, if slots are still available on Wednesday you are welcome to sign up for a second session.
- Two sessions will be available: June 15th - 25th & June 29th - July 9th
- Child must be 3 years of age and potty trained at time of lessons
- Cost is $65 per session - Due by Friday March 20th
Sunscreen:
In an effort to simplify the applying of sunscreen on children, I am entertaining the thought of providing Rocky Mountain Sunscreen SPF 30 as the sunscreen of choice at Growing Tree. See more information in the link at the top of the newsletter, then please take the POLL that was in the email announcing the March Newsletter so that we can make an informed decision.
Benefits:
- No more individual bottles of sunscreen to keep track of
- Saves staff time and energy applying sunscreen!
- Conveniently dispensed from FDA approved gallon pump
- No cross contamination of sunscreens
- Rocky Mountain is:
- Oxybenzone-free
- Broad Spectrum
- Greaseless / Nut Oil-free
- Paba-free
- Fragrance Free
- Refillable
- Hypoallergenic
- Water Resistant (80 min)
- Dermatologist Tested
Coronavirus Update:
I received information from the Early Learning Division in regards to Coronavirus. Growing Tree's plan is to follow our established health policy along with guidelines set forth by the Health department and the Center for Disease Control. if protocols change we will notify you immediately. See memo at the top of the newsletter for more information.
Schedule Changes:
If you would like to change your schedule for the summer please submit your request for consideration. I have also begun forcasting for September enrollment. if you are looking to change your schedule please let me know. All request for Summer and Fall need to be brought to my attention by April 1st.
St Patricks Day:
The pesky leprechauns will arrive on Friday March 13th. As usual their shenanigans will provide a lot of chaos for the Bud, Branch and Blossom rooms. When classrooms find the pot of gold, the leprechauns are able to return to their sweet home of Ireland. Their last shenanigan will be to leave a token of thanks in each child's shoe! Be sure to check in with your child each day to hear their stories. Needless to say the teachers are very grateful when the leprechauns exit the building!
Fun Fact
Chapstick is considered a medication. Therefore you must sign a medication form if you bring chapstick into the classroom. Chapstick will be be kept in the locked medication cupboard not in your child's cubbie.
Parking Lot
We are hearing crazy stories in regards to our parking lot Please be mindful of how you park and be courteous of others.
Conferences
Growing Tree will be Closed on April 10th for Parent/Teacher conferences. Please sign up for your conference at the front desk beginning March 30thInclement Weather
Growing Tree uses REMIND texts to notify you regarding emergencies or changes in school hours.A REMIND message was sent in January notifying you that Growing Tree WAS NOT on a 2 hour delay but open as usual. If you did not receive this message please let me know.
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:
- Dump run to dispose of pallets
- 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, March 11th @ 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 will be held on Friday, March 6th. Cost is $25 per child. Next month First Friday will be on April 3rd. Please 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
17: McKenzie
19: Maryanne
29: Matt
Anniversaries
No Anniversaries this month
Newbies
Expecting......