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New Date! Friday, October 13, Jamba Juice Friday:
Due to a scheduling confusion, Jamba Juice Friday is rescheduled for tomorrow! It is sold on the ramp from 7:30-8:30am. All proceeds go toward helping fund Middle School special trips.
October 16-20, Fall Festival Ticket Pre-Sale Volunteers Needed:
We are in need of parent volunteers for Fall Festival Ticket Pre-sale! Volunteers are needed Monday, October 16-Friday, October 20 on the ramp to sell discounted pre-sale tickets. Shifts are scheduled for before and after school. Sign up on the sheets on the ramp by the school entrance. Remember, this task counts toward K-8 Family Participation Hours!
Friday, October 27, Fall Festival Hoedown:
Fall Festival Hoedown is next Friday, October 27 from 4:00-7:00 on the Lower Patio & Dining Room!
Ticket Information:
-Discounted pre-sale tickets will be available Monday, October 16 - Friday, October 20!
-Buy tickets at the door on Friday, October 27
Volunteer opportunities - your help is needed for the Fall Festival to be a success!
-Sign-up to work at a game, prize room, Book Fair, etc. Sign-up board will be in front of the school soon!
-Bring in a cake for the Cake Walk! Bring cakes Friday morning, October 27.
-Bake sale items are needed to sell during the Fall Festival! Bring individually wrapped baked goods Friday morning, October 27 for the sale.
-Bring in your rummage sale items! Place items on the table in the hallway next to the office beginning on Monday, October 23.
-Wear your best Hoedown dress on Friday, October 27 to school! Students are welcome to dress in cowboy/cowgirl attire. Remember, no cowboy boots during school hours per free dress policy.
-Need a bandana or a cowboy hat to wear to the festival? Buy yours at the pre-sale ticket table by the school entrance.
Friday, October 27, Scholastic Book Fair Begins:
-Scholastic Book Fair begins Friday, October 27 at the Fall Festival
-October 27-November 3, Book Fair continues in the Geneva Room. Volunteers are needed to help with the book fair Monday-Friday, 3:15-5:00pm!
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Classroom Gifts: Look for your classroom gift bag at the Book Fair. Teachers have pre-selected books that you may choose to buy for your child's classroom. A donation sticker will be added to each book recognizing your child's gift.
-For every 2 books sold, City Tree receives a FREE book!
-The online book fair will be available before the Fall Festival. Be on the lookout for more info soon!
Help Keep Our Classes Focused...
We have classes that begin as early at 8:20am and need your help keeping the noise level low on 3rd Avenue and the ramp to the school office. Sound carries very well in these areas, and students have trouble concentrating with the ambient noise level is higher. Help us, help them!
Hepatitis A Information Letter:
Pet & Animal Reminder for Parents:
Animals are not allowed in the school building
, playgrounds
, or near the entrance of the school without prior approval of teaching/administrative staff for educational purposes. This includes animals that are restrained or contained and is for the health and safety of our students and staff.
We realize that this is an inconvenience for some, but because of our child care licensing laws that are established to protect children we ask for your full compliance.
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PTO
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Thursday, October 19, PTO Meeting:
The next PTO Meeting is Thursday, October 19 from 5:15-6:00pm in the Geneva Room. Childcare is provided for Preschool & K-8 students, we apologize there is no care available for infants. All Preschool and K-8 parents are encouraged to attend.
PTO Volunteers Needed!
We are filling volunteer positions for this school year's PTO. Look for the brightly colored signs by the school
entrance and sign up to volunteer! Your participation makes our school better for your child and for all students. Two key position that still need to be filled are:
Fall Festival, Friday, October 27:
-Fall Festival Co-Chairs: We have one volunteer, one more person would be helpful!
Christmas time volunteer positions:
-Christmas Program Dinner Coordinator, Thursday, Dec 14
-Assist with setting up K-8 Art Show, December 13 or 14
2018 Gala, March 2018
-Gala Co-Chairs: We have one volunteer, one more person would be helpful!
-Gala Donation Solicitation Coordinators: 1-3 volunteers needed
-Gala Decoration Coordinator
Misc volunteer positions to be filled:
-Ice Cream Social Coordinator: Facilitating all school afterschool ice cream social
-Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, May 2018
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Preschool
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Friday, October 20, Loving Lights & King's Kids Field Trip to City Farmers Nursery:
The Loving Lights & King's Kids classes will be visiting City Farmers Nursery! Trip details:
When: Friday, October 20
Departure: 9:30am
Return time: about 12:00pm
Cost: $3 per child for lunch, please pay teacher if you have not already
Students must bring: Car seats for carpooling
Sign the blue permission slip form on the classroom clipboard
IMPORTANT PARENT REMINDER: If you are driving on the field trip, the office REQUIRES a copy of your driver's license, current insurance, AND a copy of your T-dap & MMR immunizations.
Wednesday, October 25, Son Beams & Heavenly Angels Field Trip to Bonita Pumpkin Farms:
The Son Beams & Heavenly Angels classes will be visiting Bonita Pumpkin Farm! Trip details:
When: Wednesday, October 25
Departure: 8:30am
Return time: about 11:30am
Cost: $10.00, please pay teacher if you have not already
Students must: Bring car seats for carpooling, wear pants and comfortable walking shoes
Sign the blue permission slip form on the classroom clipboard
IMPORTANT PARENT REMINDER: If you are driving on the field trip, the office REQUIRES a copy of your driver's license, current insurance, AND a copy of your T-dap & MMR immunizations.
Friday, October 27, Immunization Records for Preschool Students Due:
California state licensing requires a copy of your child's immunizations to be kept on file in the school office.
Records of your child's immunizations are due Friday, October 27. Notices to those who still need to submit a copy have already been placed in parent files. We encourage parents to plan ahead and make appointments for these immunizations as soon as possible. The California Department of Public Health's website, Shots for School, provides extensive information,
click here for their website.
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Elementary
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Sunday, October 15, 4th Grade Sacramento Trip Registration & Payment Due:
Registration paperwork and information has been distributed to parent files. Additional copies are available in the cubby beneath the sign-in area of room 307,
click here to learn more. First payment & registration forms are due to World Strides on Sunday, October 15!
Thursday, October 19, Grades 2-5 & 8 Field Trip to Symphony:
Mrs. Irwig and Grades 2-5 & 8 will be walking to the San Diego Symphony on Thursday, October 19. Trip details:
Return time: about 12:45pm
Cost: $6 per student, please pay teacher if you have not already
Attire for
Grades 2 & 3: School uniform and comfortable walking shoes
Attire for Grades 4, 5 & 8: Formal dress or school uniforms, and comfortable walking shoes
Remember to sign the blue permission slip on your child's classroom clipboard.
Monday-Friday, October 23-27, Health & Safety Week:
Students in grades K-8 are saying "Yes!" to healthy choices!
Join us Monday-Friday, October 23-27 as we encourage our students to live healthy.
Students will receive a sticker each day highlighting that positive choice. Daily themes:
Monday: Wash Your Hands!
Tuesday: Bee Discerning About Your Info
Wednesday: Active Kids are Healthy Kids, K-8 Jog-a-thon!
Thursday: Use the Crosswalk, dress in safety theme clothing!
Friday: You "Can" Make a Difference! Students are encouraged to bring canned goods for the McCain's mission trip to Houston and New Orleans. This day will kick off our 2-week food drive!
Volunteer Opportunities:
We are in need of parent volunteers before school from 8:00-8:30am every day during Health & Safety Week to help distribute and collect safety week quizzes on the ramp AND to assist with crosswalk patrol. Stop by office to sign up or
email Sue Kennedy!
Wednesday, October 25, K-8 Jog-a-thon:
Save the date - K-8 student will be participating in a jog-a-thon on Wednesday, October 25! We will be in need of parent volunteers for the event. Please be on the lookout for sign-ups and more info soon!
Friday, October 27, Immunization Records for Kindergarten & 7th Grade Due:
California law requires students entering Kindergarten to have an up-to-date shot record on file and students entering 7th grade must be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called T-dap.
Records of your child's immunizations are due Friday, October 27. Notices to those who still need to submit a copy have already been placed in parent files. We encourage parents to plan ahead and make appointments for these immunizations as soon as possible. The California Department of Public Health's website, Shots for School, provides extensive information,
click here for their website.
Grades 5-8 Band Uniform Measurement Sheet Distributed:
Band Uniform measurement sheets were distributed to grade 5-8 parent files this week. Please complete the form and return it to the "Band" mailbox in the hallway by the school entrance. Please remember to pay band fees if you have not already. Click here to download a copy of the sheet.
Band Fees for Grades 4-8 PAST DUE:
Band fees for the 2017-2018 school year for students in grades 4-8 were due Friday, September 29.
-5th gr & New 6th-8th Gr Students: $155
-Returning 6th-8th Gr Students: $120
-Jazz Band fees will be due in November
Turn in payment to the mailbox outside in the hallway labeled "Band". Contact Mrs. Irwig if you have any questions.
Girls Volleyball Schedule, Games & Practices:
Thanks to all the girls who have been practicing and playing hard to get ready for this year's volleyball season!
Thursday, Oct 12: A Team game vs Urban Discovery Academy A @ 6:00pm, arrive by 5:30pm
Monday, Oct 16: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Wednesday, Oct 18: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Tournament Schedule: Game times depend on season ranking and are TBD
Monday, Oct 23: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Tuesday, Oct 24: Girls A and B team tournament - 1st round games (both teams will play this day)
Wednesday, Oct 25: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Thursday, Oct 26: Girls A and B team tournament - semi-final games (teams who win on Oct 24 will play)
Monday, Oct 30: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Wednesday, Nov 1: LAST Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Thursday, Nov 2: LAST GAME, Girls A and B team tournament - final matches (teams who win on Oct 26 will play)
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Middle School
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Thanks to Mrs. Decker for hosting an awesome "Mulan" movie night!!
October 17-20, 6th Grade Camp:
Camp is nearly here! Be sure you sign permission for 6th grade camp on the blue field trip form that is out on clipboards. We need 3-4 parents to drive to/from Jamul (approx. 40 minutes from City Tree). WE STILL NEED PARENT DRIVERS. If you can assist with driving, please add your name, number of passengers, and whether you can drive to/from camp on the field trip form. Students are expected back at school by 2:00pm. *Please plan to pick up your child upon his/her return from camp. There will not be school for 6th grade after their return. Click here for a letter from Mrs. Henzel that outlines details of the trip and
click here for a copy of the packing list .
October 18-20, 7th Grade Catalina Camp - NOTE: Camp Return Time Change:
Thanks to all parents who signed up to assist with transportation to/from our Catalina Ferry. As your students prepare for this field trip, please remember to sign permission on the clipboards. Students are required to wear their Wisdom t-shirts on the first day and bring a sack lunch along with their luggage. We will meet in the parking out at 5:00am for departure on October 18. We have had a small change in our return ferry schedule, and students are expected back on the mainland at about 12:00pm and back at school 2:30-3:00pm. *Please plan to pick up your child upon his/her return from Catalina. There will not be school for 7th grade after their return. Feel free to call the school office after 12:30pm for updates on return time. Please contact Mrs. Henzel with questions.
Thursday, October 19, Grades 2-5 & 8 Field Trip to Symphony:
Mrs. Irwig and Grades 4, 5 & 8 will be walking to the San Diego Symphony on Thursday, October 19. Trip details:
Return time: about 12:45pm
Cost: $6 per student, 8th grade students must pay in the office
Attire for Grades 2 & 3: School uniform and comfortable walking shoes
Attire for Grades 4, 5 & 8: Formal dress or school uniform, and comfortable walking shoes
Remember to sign the blue permission slip on your child's clipboard.
Monday-Friday, October 23-27, Health & Safety Week:
Students in grades K-8 are saying "Yes!" to healthy choices!
Join us Monday-Friday, October 23-27 as we encourage our students to live healthy.
Students will receive a sticker each day highlighting that positive choice. Daily themes:
Monday: Wash Your Hands!
Tuesday: Bee Discerning About Your Info
Wednesday: Active Kids are Healthy Kids, K-8 Jog-a-thon!
Thursday: Use the crosswalk, dress in safety theme clothing!
Friday: You "Can" Make a Difference! Students are encouraged to bring canned goods for the McCain's mission trip to Houston and New Orleans. This day will kick off our 2-week food drive!
Volunteer Opportunities:
We are in need of parent volunteers before school from 8:00-8:30am every day during Health & Safety Week to help distribute and collect safety week quizzes on the ramp AND to assist with crosswalk patrol. Stop by office to sign up or
email Sue Kennedy!
Wednesday, October 25, K-8 Jog-a-thon:
Save the date - K-8 student will be participating in a jog-a-thon on Wednesday, October 25! We will be in need of parent volunteers for the event. Please be on the lookout for sign-ups and more info soon!
Friday, October 27, Immunization Records for Kindergarten & 7th Grade Due:
California law requires students entering Kindergarten to have an up-to-date shot record on file and students entering 7th grade must be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called T-dap.
Records of your child's immunizations are due Friday, October 27. Notices to those who still need to submit a copy have already been placed in parent files. We encourage parents to plan ahead and make appointments for these immunizations as soon as possible. The California Department of Public Health's website, Shots for School, provides extensive information,
click here for their website.
Friday, October 27, 8th Grade Leadership Conference:
Our 8th grade class will be traveling to the ACSI leadership conference in Pasadena for a time of collaborative leaning with other Christian middle schools. There is no cost for this trip, but please be sure you have signed permission for the upcoming 8th grade trip to Pasadena for the ACSI leadership conference. The blue field trip form is out on clipboards soon. Lunch is provided, and be sure to wear your "ProVerbs of Wisdom" t-shirts! Meet in front of City Tree at 5:00am (please be on time). We expect to be back by 5:00-6:00pm. Feel free to call the school between 3:00-4:00 for an update on our return time. That evening is also the Fall Festival. If you wish to give permission for your child to be released upon return to the school to attend fall festival, please email Mrs. Henzel in advance. Otherwise, they will join the after school program until 6:00pm at which time, parents are expected to arrive. Contact Mrs. Henzel with any questions, and to give permission for your child to attend Fall Festival.
Grades 5-8 Band Uniform Measurement Sheet Distributed:
Band Uniform measurement sheets were distributed to grade 5-8 parent files this week. Please complete the form and return it to the "Band" mailbox in the hallway by the school entrance. Please remember t pay band fees if you have not already. Click here to download a copy of the sheet.
Band Fees for Grades 4-8 PAST DUE:
Band fees for the 2017-2018 school year for students in grades 4-8 were due Friday, September 29.
-5th gr & New 6th-8th Gr Students: $155
-Returning 6th-8th Gr Students: $120
-Jazz Band fees will be due in November
Turn in payment to the mailbox outside in the hallway labeled "Band". Contact Mrs. Irwig if you have any questions.
Girls Volleyball Schedule, Games & Practices:
Thanks to all the girls who have been practicing and playing hard to get ready for this year's volleyball season!
Thursday, Oct 12: A Team game vs Urban Discovery Academy A @ 6:00pm, arrive by 5:30pm
Monday, Oct 16: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Wednesday, Oct 18: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Tournament Schedule: Game times will depend on season ranking and are TBD
Monday, Oct 23: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Tuesday, Oct 24: Girls A and B team tournament - 1st round games (both teams will play this day)
Wednesday, Oct 25: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Thursday, Oct 26: Girls A and B team tournament - semi-final games (teams who win on Oct 24 will play)
Monday, Oct 30: Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Wednesday, Nov 1: LAST Practice on the roof playground, 4:30-5:45pm
Thursday, Nov 2: LAST GAME, Girls A and B team tournament - final matches (teams who win on Oct 26 will play)
8th Grade Transition to High School:
Although it is the beginning of the year, it's not too early to begin thinking and planning for high school! This process can take time as you research, visit, and select the right school for your child. City Tree is here to help with that process! Please take time to
check out the attached resources sheet help you get started with the high school transition and please do not hesitate to
contact Mrs. Henzel for any assistance.
October PE Schedule:
Oct 18 - Balboa Park
Oct 25 - Jog-a-thon, Balboa Park (*Note schedule change: 10:45-12:35)
1st Quarter Supplementary Curriculum:
Grades 6-8: Tues/Thurs- Band or CYT Theater Arts
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Looking Ahead
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Friday, October 13: Jamba Juice Friday,
new date!
October 23-27: Health & Safety Week
Wednesday, October 25: K-8 Jog-a-thon
Thursday, October 26: K-8 Free Dress Day
Friday, October 27: First quarter ends
Friday, October 27: All School Fall Festival
October 27-November 3: Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, October 30: Second quarter begins
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Pictures of the Week
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Preschool-8th gr students, family, and friends celebrated City Tree at City Tree Sunday this past weekend! We would like to thank everyone for attending and worshiping with us. Our students did a wonderful job singing, the band played beautifully!
Preschool celebrated Grandparents Day last week! We want to say thank you to all our grandparents and special guests for joining us in fellowship, light refreshments courtesy of Mrs. Bogan, and the special art project each family made. What a blessing you all are to our preschoolers!
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Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord, till He comes and rains righteousness on you.
Hosea 10:12 (NKJV)
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