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May 2012 

4th - First Friday

13th - Mom's Day

28th - GT Closed

 

 

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Mother's Day Activities  

Celebrate Mother's Day with activities the whole family will enjoy.  Learn how to make Mom Cookie Bouquets, Magic Mom Paperweights and more!
 

 

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May Birthdays:

4th-Kelly

17th-Annie

30th-Angel

 

Anniversaries:

None

    

 

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1st - First Friday

17th - Father's Day

18th - Swimming  

 

 

 

 

 


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Greetings!


Teacher Appreciation Week!
We will be recognizing and appreciating our teachers on Thursday, May 10th. We have a special day planned in their honor. Thank you for supporting these amazing women and the job they do!
 
Message from the Board: 

 

You only have until May 4th to complete the  Parent Satisfaction Survey. The information you provide allows us to grow in our quality of service. As a way to say "thank you" for your  feedback you will receive 1 volunteer hour upon completion.
 
Our next Board Meeting will be held on May 9th @ 600pm at St Charles Medical Center. Childcare is available with Hilda for a nominal fee of $2 per hour per child. If you are interested in seving on the Board please see Tammy.
 
Spring Conferences
 
Have you signed up for a Parent Teacher conference? Sign up sheets are located on the classroom doors. The teachers have put a lot of time into the conferences and are excited to have the opportunity to share with you.
Blossoms: Week of April 23rd
Branch: Week of May 7th
Bud: Week of May 7th                         
TreeHouse: Week of May 7th
Sprout: Week of May 14th
Seed: Week of April 30th 

 

Book Fair:

The Spring Book Fair was a huge success. Growing Tree received over $500 in new books for our library. Thank you for your support!

 

Sunscreen:

It is time to bring in your sunscreen and sign a permission slip. We recommend a new bottle as last years bottle has probably expired. We also recommend a hat to protect those adorable faces! Permission slips are available from your child's teacher.

 

 

Swim Lessons:

The children are registered for swimming lessons. If you have not already done so please make your checks payable to Growing Tree ASAP. 

  • Session1:    June 18th - June 28h M-TH
  • Session 2:   July 2nd - July 12th M-TH

 

 

How parents can help:

  • Children should arrive at school dressed in their bathing suit and sunscreen applied
  • Please have your child wear sandals instead of shoes and socks
  • Bring a small beach towel (towels will be left at school for the duration of the swim lessons)
  • Please label your child's towel
Volunteers Needed: 
  • Parent Survey
  • Change out Classroom pictures
  • Install new carseats in van

 

Memorial Day
Growing Tree will be Closed on Monday, May 28th in Observance of Memorial Day.
 
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First Friday

First Friday will be held on Friday, May 4th. Pleases 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 to pay First Friday fees. Thank you!                           In June, First Friday will be held on June 1st.

 

  

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Sincerely,
Tammy Rundle
Executive Director
Growing Tree Children's Center

 

Growing Tree Children's Center / 1080 NE 4th Street / Bend, OR / 97701 / 541.388.3733/ growingtree@bendbroadband.com / thegrowingtree.org