September Newsletter

Monthly Calendar

New Look

Welcome to the new and improved Growing Tree website. Our hope is that the site is much easier to navigate.  Each month you will be notified via email when the monthly newsletter is ready. Follow the link and it will direct you to our website and the newsletter. I hope you can take a moment to explore the new site and give us feedback. A few things to look for:

• Our email address is changing in a few weeks.
• To enter the Parent Board you will need a password. Check with myself or Tera for that password. This page will house sensitive items such as the Play Date Lists that are for Growing Tree parents only.

Play Date Lists

Your email addresses WILL BE added to the Play Date Lists unless you notify us that you DO NOT want your email listed. Reminder: these lists are for Growing Tree parents only and are only to be used for social events between families.

Message from the Board

The next Growing Tree Board Meeting will be held Wednesday September 9th at St Charles Medical Center. Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Newly elected Executive Officers:

• President: Emily Salmon
• Vice President: Zach Hall
• Secretary: Peggy Hayner
• Treasurer: Calli Riley

If you are interested in serving on the Board, please see Tammy. Serving on the board is a great way to support GT and your children.

Picture Day

School pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 24th & Friday, September 25th. Picture forms are available at the front desk and in your child's file folder.

Tuition Increase

Reminder, new tuition rates go into effect September 1st. Don't forget to change your bill pay. I cannot thank you enough for supporting Growing Tree and placing value on early childhood education.

Mixed Bags

We're selling tote bags, travel bags, kitchenware, gift wrap, home goods & more through Mixed Bag Designs! Please share the catalogs with others; there's something for everyone! Do you still need volunteer hours? Mixed Bags is an easy way to finish off your 10 hour commitment. $25 sold = 1 volunteer hour. Orders are due by Tuesday, September 8th.

Happy Harvest

First Friday

First Friday will be held on Friday, September 11. Please pay prior to Friday night so that we may pay the teachers in a timely manner. The cost is $20 per child. Just a reminder, if you cancel after signing up, you will still be responsible for First Friday fees.