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February 1, 2018
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION About 2018-2019 Priority Enrollment on RenWeb!
City Tree is moving to an online format using RenWeb for enrollment! We have important information regarding enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year:
-RenWeb is in the final stages of creating our online application and enrollment process. We hope to have the enrollment open the week of February 5. Look for a special email announcing when 2018-2019 registration opens!
-Because of the delay in this process, the Priority Enrollment Period for returning families has been EXTENDED to Wednesday, February 28! Registration during this period is discounted $100 off the regular amount.
-February 20-April 27: Open Enrollment for all families from outside CTCS to submit online enrollment application and discounted registration fee ($50 off regular amount) for class space available.
-April 30: Registration fee increases to regular amount of $375. Enrollment is ongoing through the summer and into the school year on a space available basis.
-RenWeb Processing Fees: Something new this year is the RenWeb Processing Fee. RenWeb charges a service fee for using their online application & enrollment process. Returning students should expect a $15 processing fee for re-enrolling their student ; new students should expect a $25 fee for enrolling for the first time. This fee is paid to RenWeb at the time of online enrollment.
 
Thursday, February 8, Volunteers Needed for the African American History Assembly:
Parent coordinator, Casenae Owens, is in need of 3-4 parent volunteers to help with the African American History Assembly. She is in need of help for set-up, tear-down, and food serving. Please contact Casenae Owens via email if you are available to help!

Thursday, February 15, Staff Development Day, NO Students
Friday, February 16 - Monday, February 19, Presidents' Day Holiday, NO School

Saturday, February 17, All Church "Under the Sea" Party at First Pres:
First Pres is hosting an All Church "Under the Sea" Party and you're invited! Join in for a night of fellowship, refreshments, music and dancing! Event details:
Where: Dining Room
When: 6:00-10:00pm
FREE to attend!
Need childcare? Contact Sandra Scherf via email or by calling (858) 952-6806
Hope to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, March 10, 2018 Gala Auction & Dinner:
Save the date! The 2018 Gala Auction & Dinner is Saturday, March 10, 2018!
-Don't forget that EVERY family receives a spot at the GALA as part of registration - you've already paid for your spot when registering your child at City Tree! 
-Information about ticket reservations and donation solicitation have been placed in parent files! 
-Volunteers needed: We need your help to make this year's Gala a success! Check out the PTO section of this email to see how you can assist our Gala committee. 
Make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting event!

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Thursday, February 22, PTO Meeting:
The next PTO Meeting will be Thursday, February 22 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. This is an important meeting before the 2018 Gala, please attend!

Teacher Appreciation Lunch, Thank You!
The teachers and staff at City Tree would like to thank the PTO for hosting a lovely appreciation brunch! Thank you to Dan & Lavonne Crawford for coordinating the event. The decorations were beautiful and food was delicious! Thank you also to Lori Avery & Jessica Cokro for assisting with setup and serving.

Saturday, March 10, 2018 Gala Auction & Dinner:
City Tree's 2018 Gala Dinner & Auction is quickly approaching and YOU'RE INVITED! Remember that each family will receive one Gala reservation per student they registered at City Tree (one student = one ticket, two students = two tickets, etc). This means your family gets at least one ticket that is already paid for, WOW! All you have to do is fill out the form and claim your spot! Important info regarding ticket claim, babysitting, donation solicitations, and event details have been placed in parent files.

Ticket Claim Form Reservation:
- Complete the Ticket Claim Form that was placed in parent files!
-Pre-Sale Discount: If you wish to purchase additional ticket, tickets are $65.00 each. Ticket prices increase to $75.00 after Friday, February 23. Last day to purchase tickets is Friday, March 2. Click here to purchase tickets
-Babysitting is available at the City Tree Campus: $35.00 first child, $65.00 per family, & a supplemental $20 fee for children under 2 years old.
-Once form is complete, submit in envelope provided and drop it in the Ticket Claim Box in the office. Your Gala reservation is NOT A PHYSICAL TICKET, it is a GUEST LIST!
-Tickets must be claimed no later than Friday, February 23, after which they will be forfeited! 
- Don't forget: You earn K-8 Family Participation Hours for ATTENDING the Gala!

Invite Family & Friends!
Invite your child's biggest fans like Grandma and Grandpa, or other relatives and friends! Forward them an invitation to the Gala. They'll be touched you thought of them and may even come out to support their favorite grandchild! Click here for electronic invitation.

Donation Solicitations:
We need your help soliciting donations for our silent and live auctions! Letters with information as well as an official letter and Donation Request Form to provide to local businesses were distributed to parent files. The auction is such a fun portion of the night and proceeds go directly to benefit City Tree's Arts and Enrichment programs! Extra donation request forms are in the school office.

Gift Basket Donations:
We need additional gift baskets for our Gala! Please consider putting together something special in a basket for our Gala. Each classroom is doing a class basket but we need even more gift baskets to auction off! Bring them to the school office, we will gladly take them. Contact Lori Avery with any questions.

Gala Raffle Sales:
-We ask ALL students and parents participate! If each student sells $30 in tickets, we will raise over $5,000!
-Proceeds go toward City Tree's technology and enrichment programs.
-Top 2 sellers will receive prizes!
-Raffle tickets and logs will be distributed to parent files soon
-Drawing will be held at the Gala on Saturday, March 10. You do not need to be present to win!
Contact Christina Bibler with any questions you may have.
 
Event Location:
A Night of Inspiration on Saturday, March 10, 2018
Seaside Room, Marina Village
1936 Quivara Way, San Diego, CA 92106

Urgent! Volunteers for 2018 Gala Needed:
Our Gala committee is in need of volunteers to coordinate and help with important jobs for this year's event:
-Gala photo photographer: This job requires 1-3 volunteers to photograph each City Tree student during school hours. Photos will be sold at the Gala. Please contact the school office if you are available to help with this task.
-Photobooth & Audio/Visual Coordinator: We need a parent volunteer who can coordinate our audio and visual needs for the Gala. Volunteer will also help with set-up and breakdown of equipment.
-Teacher Appreciation Gifts
-Wine Grab Coordinator: in need of someone who can solicit collect wine bottle donations
-Grab Bag Coordinator: in need of someone who can solicit and collect donations for grab bags
-Silent Auction Coordinator
-Registration/Check-in Assistants: in need of 4 assistants
- Check-out/Auction Closeout Assistants: in need of 4 assistants
-Social Media Marketing
-Set-Up/Transport Team: in need of about 5 volunteers on the day of the Gala
-Tear-down Team: in need of about 5 parent volunteers
-DJ
Contact Gala Chair, Lacy Burrhus, if you are available to help in these areas of need or with questions!
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Important Notice: Little Blessings are a Nut & Seed Free Classroom!
Due to some allergies in the Little Blessings classroom we will be changing the room from a peanut free classroom to a nut and seed-free classroom. This includes all nuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. Please talk to me or Mrs. Janell or Mrs. Carroll if you have any questions or need clarification. We appreciate your partnership in making the classroom a safe place for all of our students

Operation NO MORE SICKNESS!
It has been a difficult flu and cold season this year.  Please remember to NOT bring your child to school if they have had a fever, vomiting, or have thrown up within 24 hours of the school day. If any of these symptoms appear during the school day we will call you to pick up your child and they will not be able to return the following day. In addition, we will not administer medicine for fever-prevention, as children with a fever need to be at home. Please see your parent handbook for our illness policy.
 
Hand-Washing Policy in Preschool:
We will also be implementing a preventative practice in all of our preschool classrooms. As soon as you arrive at drop off time please ask your child to immediately go to the classroom sink (or to their teacher if no sink is available) to wash their hands. Frequent hand-washing is the most effective way to halt the spread of illness and we are adding this as a practice for all of our children and staff at the beginning of each day. Children will also be washing their hands before they leave near the end of the day. Teachers will be reminding children on a daily basis but we are asking parents to partner with us as we learn this new routine in all of our classes. 
 
Infant Classroom Update, Thank You Mrs. Hairston!
Infant teacher Ashley Hairston will no longer be teaching at City Tree, she is returning home full time to care for her children. Join us in praying for Mrs. Hairston and her family during this transition. Please read the following letter for more information about this staffing change:

Important Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, February 15, Staff Development Day, NO Students
Friday, February 16 - Monday, February 19, Presidents' Day Holiday, NO School  
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Report Cards Distributed...
Report cards went out by email on Friday, January 26 to all parents whose accounts are clear. If you did not receive a report card in your email, please check your junk/spam folders first, and then contact the office. If you owe money or an item to the office, please clear your account and pick up a hard copy of your child's report card.

Friday, February 2, Last Day of 3rd Grade Art Week at San Diego Museum of Art:
Departure: PROMPTLY at 8:25am EVERYDAY, make sure that your child arrives ON TIME!
Return time: about 11:30am-12:00pm, students will be back in time for lunch.
Click here to read more detailed information about the field trip.

Tuesday, February 6, K-8 Not-So-Free Dress Day: 
Student Council is hosting another Not-so-free Dress Day for K-8 students! Cost is $2 to wear free dress on Tuesday, February 6. Students must pay on the ramp as they enter school.

Monday, February 12, Chapel Families Valentine's Activity:
Our chapel families will gather for a special Valentine's activity on Monday, February 12! This activity is separate from classroom Valentine's Day celebrations.
 
Wednesday, February 14, K-8 Valentine's Day Special Dress:
K-8 students can celebrate Valentine's Day with special Valentine's dress! Students may wear:
-Red clothing and/or pink clothing
-Heart-decorated clothing
-OR their school uniform
-Remember: NO JEANS unless they are pink, red, or heart-decorated & students must wear their uniform pants, shorts or skirts with Valentine's shirts.

Thursday, February 15, LAST 4th Grade Sacramento Payment DUE:
The LAST payment for the 4th grade Sacramento trip is DUE Thursday, February 15! Please make sure your 4th grade student is fully registered and that ALL of your payments have been made.
Payment 5 due February 15, 2018 for $65.00
Payment 6 for $160.00 will be made by the school - PLEASE DO NOT PAY THIS AMOUNT!
At this point it's important that each student is fully registered and payments are up to date. This is an important part of the 4th grade social studies curriculum. Students are expected to attend and parents are welcome to attend. Contact Sue Kennedy if you have any questions.

Girls' Basketball Practice Schedule:
Note: Girls' basketball practice is now on Mondays & Wednesdays as of Monday, Feb 5! 
Monday, February 5: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm
Wednesday, February 7: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm 
Monday, February 12: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm 
Wednesday, February 14: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm  
Game schedule available soon! Remember: It's not too late to sign up! Click here to download  the sign-up form, cost is $100. Contact  Coach Francine Howell if you have any questions.
 
Boys Basketball Thanks & Uniform Return:
We would like to congratulate our boys basketball teams for working so hard this year! Thank you to Coach Lucas Webb for encouraging our boys and leading this year's group. Uniform return reminder: all boys should return basketball uniforms washed and in a zip-lock bag to the school office.

Mile Fun Run, Thanks:
We would like to thank our parent volunteers for helping us this week with the Mile Fun Run! Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for helping tally laps and time students as they made their way around the track. Thank you also to everyone who donated orange slices and water. We appreciate everyone's help and everyone did a great job running!  
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Report Cards Distributed...
Report cards went out by email on Friday, January 26 to all parents whose accounts are clear. If you did not receive a report card in your email, please check your junk/spam folders first, and then contact the office. If you owe money or an item to the office, please clear your account and pick up a hard copy of your child's report card.

Tuesday, February 6, K-8 Not-So-Free Dress Day: 
Student Council is hosting another Not-so-free Dress Day for K-8 students! Cost is $2 to wear free dress on Tuesday, February 6. Students must pay on the ramp as they enter school.

Friday, February 9, 8th Grade Chapel Lesson:
Parents are invited to attend chapel on February 9 when the 8th grade students will be preparing and presenting the chapel lesson.
 
Friday, February 9, Middle School Neon Dance Party!
Our student council is sponsoring this year's middle school Neon Dance Party event on Friday, February 9 from 4-6 pm. Mark your calendars and click here for more info on cost, apparel, etc. PLEASE BE ON SIGHT NO LATER THAN 6PM to pick up your child!

Monday, February 12, Chapel Families Valentine's Activity:
Our chapel families will gather for a special Valentine's activity on Monday, February 12! This activity is separate from classroom Valentine's Day celebrations.
 
Wednesday, February 14, K-8 Valentine's Day Special Dress:
K-8 students can celebrate Valentine's Day with special Valentine's dress! Students may wear:
-Red clothing and/or pink clothing
-Heart-decorated clothing
-OR their school uniform
-Remember: NO JEANS unless they are pink, red, or heart-decorated & students must wear their uniform pants, shorts or skirts with Valentine's shirts

Friday, March 23-Monday, March 26, First Pres AMOR House-Building Trip:
AMOR is FPC's student ministry opportunity to serve in Tijuana, BC Mexico where we will help build houses for those who are in need.
-Dates: Friday, March 23-Monday, March 26
-Cost: $360, scholarships are available
-Registration for AMOR will be available online soon!
Contact Peggy Gross with questions.

Girls' Basketball Practice Schedule:
Note: Girls' basketball practice is now on Mondays & Wednesdays as of Monday, Feb 5! 
Monday, February 5: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm
Wednesday, February 7: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm 
Monday, February 12: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm 
Wednesday, February 14: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm
Game schedule available soon! Remember: It's not too late to sign up! Click here to download the sign-up form, cost is $100. Contact Coach Francine Howell if you have any questions.
 
Boys Basketball Thanks & Uniform Return:
We would like to congratulate our boys basketball teams for working so hard this year! Thank you to Coach Lucas Webb for encouraging our boys and leading this year's group. Uniform return reminder: all boys should return basketball uniforms washed and in a zip-lock bag to the school office.
 
Mile Fun Run, Thanks:
We would like to thank our parent volunteers for helping us this week with the Mile Fun Run! Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for helping tally laps and time students as they made their way around the track. Thank you also to everyone who donated orange slices and water. We appreciate everyone's help and everyone did a great job running!

February PE Schedule:
February 7 - Kroc Center
February 14 - Kroc Center
February 21 - Kroc Center
February 28 - Kroc Center
 
3rd Quarter Supplementary Curriculum:
Grade 6: Art w/Ms. Amanda
Grade 7: Study Skills w/Ms. Lee
Grade 8: Home Economics w/Mrs. Bogan
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Tuesday, February 6: Student Council K-8 Not-So-Free-Dress Day 
 
Thursday, February 8: K-8 African American History Assembly 
 
Thursday, February 15: Staff Development Day, no students
 
Friday, February 16-Monday, February 19: Presidents' Day Holiday, no school

Thursday, February 22: K-8 Free Dress Day

Thursday, February 22: PTO Meering 
PicturesPictures of the Week
Students celebrated World Read Aloud Day! Every year, people all around the globe read aloud together and share stories to advocate for literacy as a human right. Grades 6 & 7 spent time reading poetry books that Mrs. Decker bought for her class with money raised from last year's Gala!
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