October Newsletter

Happy Harvest

We are looking forward to seeing ya'll at the DD Ranch in Terrebonne on Saturday Oct 1st. Please make sure to purchase your tickets prior at the front desk.

Monthly Calendar

Click here to view October events.

October 1: Happy Harvest at the DD Ranch

October 7: First Friday

October 31: Team Day @ Growing Tree

Annual Forms

In October we will be asking you to check in with Tera or myself to complete the annual paperwork updates:

USDA Child Enrollment Form
2017 Volunteer Committment
Update Emergency cards

If you haven't already done so, we also need to collect your ASQ and New Child information forms ( these forms were given out in August along with your welcome letters).

Root, Root, Root for the home TEAM

Happy Halloween! October 31st is "TEAM DAY" at Growing Tree! Please have your child dress in gear of their (or your) favorite sports team. We have found that Team Day is a better option than costumes as we would feel terrible if a costume got lost or ruined. Your child will participate in a parade, create a fun mask, and enjoy a special orange snack.

Still time to buy Mixed bags

If you missed purchasing Mixed Bags you have until Dec 31st to place your order online. Just Click here to shop and support Growing Tree. Please make sure our ID# 69979 and seller name are entered in the top right hand corner. 40% of your order supports Growing Tree. Happy shopping!

Poinsettias

It's crazy, but it's time for Growing Tree's Annual Poinsettia Sale. Proceeds this year will be used for Center upgrades and staff support. Please use the Poinsettia form located at the top of the newsletter to distribute to your family, friends, co-workers and especially businesses you frequent.

Order forms and payments are due by November 16th.
Checks should be made payable to Growing Tree
Plants will be delivered the week of November 28th

We really appreciate your support. As a bonus you will receive one (1) volunteer hour for every two (2) plants you sell!

School Pictures

We had a lot of great Kodak moments this year taking pictures. I anticipate pictures to be delivered the middle of November.

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

We have found that storing your child's winter gear in a reusable bag that can be hung in their cubby minimizes the chances of misplaced items and enables your child to take care of their own clothes.

PS. Teachers LOVE it when clothes are labeled!!!

PSS. Mixed Bags has a great poly grocery bag that folds up to the size of a wallet when not being used. Cost: 2 bags for $19 Item# NY109

Naptime

With winter approaching and cubbies bulging at the seams with winter clothes, the teachers are requesting that you limit what your child brings for naptime.

child sized blanket to lay on/ to cover up with. Please do not send bed sized blankets
small pillow - optional
one (1) small stuffy

Volunteer Hours

The following are volunteer opportunities:

Sell Poinsettias
Help deliver Poinsettias
Sell Mixed Bags

Message from Board

The October Board meeting will be held on October 12th

Fall Menus

With the change in seasons, we will also be changing to our Winter Menus. The menu will change the week of October 3rd. You can view the new Menus under the Menu tab on our website.

First Friday

First Friday will be held on Friday, October 7th. Cost is $20 per child. In November, First Friday will be November 4th. 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

4th: Caroline
10th: Jennifer
27th: Julie
30th: Kristine

Anniversaries

Nana Julie: 2 years

Newbies

My three sons!
The Marshall's welcomed their third son
"Sawyer Evans"
on September 24th.
Congratulations Brian, Kristin, Wyatt, & Jackson!

It's a Boy for the Smith family too!
"Sage Patrick arrived
on September 28th.
Weighing in at 8lbs 6 oz
Congratulations Heidi, Jason, & Jameson!