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March 15, 2018
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Friday, March 16, Reading Challenge Logs DUE :
We want to encourage children to read outside their classroom!
- Students must complete reading challenge sheets by Friday, March 16!
-Submit completed logs to bin in the school office.
-Count any  reading that occurs outside of the classroom even if it's assigned by a teacher!
-Students who complete the challenge for their age will receive a free Jamba Juice!
-Reading targets are:
Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Gr: 5 activities on sheet
2nd-8th Grades: 10 activities on sheet

Easter Break Information: 
Friday, March 23: Last day of school before Easter Break
March 26-30: Easter Break, No School
Monday, April 2: School Resumes 

Easter Week Services:
Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday 8:30am Contemporary service & 11:00am traditional service in the Sanctuary, childcare available in room 105 
Thursday, March 29: Maundy Thursday 6:00pm, Chapel
Friday, March 30: Good Friday 7:00pm, Sanctuary
Saturday, March 31: Holy Saturday 4:30pm in the Chapel, special Jazz Vespers service focusing on jazz musician John Coltrane's album "A Love Supreme" 
Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday 8:30am Contemporary service & 11:00am traditional service in the Sanctuary, childcare available in room 105
Please note: No Wednesday night parenting study or youth group on Wednesday, March 28 

Thursday, April 5, All School Spring Picture Day:
Spring photos will be taking place on Thursday, April 5 with Sumner Photography.
-K-8 students will be allowed to wear free dress that day,  click here to read the Free Dress Policy.
-Payment is not required the day of Spring pictures 
-Volunteers needed: We need 2-3 parent volunteers as runners for Sumner photography. Please contact the school office if you are able to assist.

Registration Deadline Reminders: 
-February 20-April 30: 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.
-May 1: Registration fee increases to regular amount of $375. Enrollment is ongoing through the summer and into the school year on a space available basis.

Didn't Make it to the 2018 Gala? Text-to-Give Today!
We are giving you an opportunity to donate to this year's 2018 Gala Fund to help support City Tree's enrichment programs and technology! Here's how it works:
-Text your dollar amount and "Gala" (ie: $100 Gala) to 84321. A link will be texted to you to process your donation online. 
-Open the link and scroll down to select "First Presbyterian Church of San Diego"
-Once you have done that, enter your payment info and a text receipt will be sent to you within seconds!
Contact the school office if you have any question and thank you for your support!

PTOPTO
Gala 2018, Thanks! 
A huge thank you to Lacy Burrhus, Gala Chair, for doing a lovely job coordinating this year's event. Our Gala Committee was amazing and we want to thank:
Art Project & Raffle Coordinator: Yang Ciccimaro
Gala Class  Basket Coordinator: Lori Avery

Student Photo: Yang Ciccimaro & Theodore Borromeo
Desserts: Wendy & Jessica Bogan
Registration & Check-out Team: Peter Tucker, Priscilla Morin, Debbie Toon, & Gail Barrett
Decorations Team & Photo Booth: Lisa Phipps, Wendy Bogan, & Isabella Ruiz
Teacher Appreciation Gift Coordinator: Christina Bibler
Room Parent Liaison: Stacie Johnston
Cinematography: Kat Floeter
Jazz Band Leader: Marisol Irwig
Band Equipment Transport: Bob Stermon & Will Nevilles
MC: Dan Decker
Media Setup & Operation: Blaine Gross & Will Nevilles
Set-up Team: Bob Stermon, Wassila Almeida-Cabral, Yang Ciccimaro, Debbie Toon, Will Nevilles, Israel Reyes, Jack Barrett
Program and Item Board Assembly Team: Lori Avery, Debbie Toon, Jessica Untalan, Jeremy Harris
Also thank you to our Class Art Project Coordinators, Gala Basket Wrappers, Gala break down crew, and all parent volunteers who helped this year!
Everyone's hard work is greatly appreciated - we could not have done it without you! We were thrilled with the generosity of those who purchased auction items and generously gave to support City Tree's technology and enrichment programs. Our PTO Treasurer is still running the final numbers, we will announce the amount raised in the near future!

Gala Photos for Sale, Auctions Items Up for Bid, & Teacher Wishlist Items!
Student Photos:
Beautiful black and white matted photos of (almost) every City Tree students were taken for the GALA. If you did not have the opportunity to pick yours up at the GALA, please look in the boxes outside the office. You can pay for your photos in the office.
1 for $20
2 for $30
3 for $40

Auction Items:
Every year we have a few auction items remaining after our Gala Event. These items are on the tables in the hallway outside the office - place your bid today!!
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Before and After School Procedure Reminder:
-If your student is not signed up for before or after school, we give a grace period of 15mins on either end of the day for drop-off and pick-up (no charge from 8:15-8:30am or 3:15-3:30pm). 
-If you are dropping off EARLIER or picking up LATER than your scheduled time, you MUST NOTIFY the office so that the appropriate before and after school staff is made aware as well as the appropriate charges are applied. Fill out an extra care slip in the school office, call or email ahead of time to make arrangements.
Please refer to the   parent handbook for all drop-off and pick-up procedures.

City Tree Kindergarten, Did You Know?
Did you know that the tuition for City Tree's kindergarten is less than Preschool? Click here to see the tuition costs. We are proud of the outstanding education we are able to provide for students at a very affordable price. City Tree emphasizes the arts, high academic standards, strong Christian character and more! Contact Sue Kennedy, Principal, if you would like to visit the kindergarten class and/or learn more. Remember that last day to pay registration at the discounted rate is Monday, April 30!
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Friday, March 16, K-8 Pep Rally:
Student Council is hosting a K-8 pep rally to celebrate City Tree athletics on the roof playground!

Tuesday, March 20, K-5 Memory Verse Party:
Students who have memorized the first 20 Bible verses of the year will be celebrating at the Memory Verse Party!

Thursday, March 22, K-8 Free Dress Day:
Due to Easter Break falling on the last week of March, K-8 Free Dress Day is Thursday, March 22! Students must abide by the free dress policy, please click here to read the policy from our handbook.

Friday, March 30, Last Day to Complete K-8 Family Participation Hours:  
K-8 parents : Deadline to complete your Family Participation hours is Friday, March 30!
-2018 Gala Volunteer Hours: Don't forget to claim your Gala participation hours - you get 5 hours of volunteer time per person in your party for ATTENDING the Gala! Come to the office to collect stickers.
-Don't forget to claim stickers for volunteer time you have already completed!
Contact the school office if you have any questions.

Monday, April 2, Kindergarten & Grade 1 Field Trip to Flower Fields:
The Kindergarten and 1st grade classes are visiting the Carlsbad Flower Fields!
When : Monday, April 2, Remember: This is the first day back from Easter Break!
Departure: 8:30am, please arrive on time 
Return time: about 2:30pm 
Attire:
Kindergarten should wear their yellow, field trip shirt, jeans, and comfortable walking shoes.
First graders should wear a City Tree shirt, jeans, and comfortable walking shoes.
What to bring: Booster seats for carpooling, a sack lunch and a water bottle
Drivers needed: Sign up on the classroom clipboard to drive if you are available to help with carpooling to and from the trip.
Contact your child's teacher with any other questions you may have.

April 30-May 4, Grades 1-4 MAP Testing
May 7-11, Grades 5-8 MAP Testing
Even though this date is a long way off it is helpful to mark it on your calendars now. Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing weeks! Students do better and feel more relaxed during testing, when they avoid make-up tests and are able to complete testing with their regular teachers.
 
Girls' Basketball Practice Schedule:
Monday, March 19: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm
Tuesday, March 20:
B Team game vs Victory B @ 5:00pm, arrive by 4:30pm
Tournament info
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Tuesday, March 20: A Team game vs Urban Discovery A @ 4:00pm, arrive by 3:30pm 
Thursday, March 22: Winning team from Tuesday, March 20 game will play vs St. Paul's A @ 4:00pm 
Click here to download the game schedule and directions to St. Paul's! Contact Coach Francine Howell if you have any questions. 
MiddleSchoolMiddle School
One more week in the 3rd Quarter! Encourage students to finish strong!

Friday, March 16, 8th Grade Field Trip Waivers Due:
Thursday, March 22, is the 8th grade field trip to SDSU to observe a structural test that is part of the complex process of building large ships. Please be sure to sign the blue field trip form on clipboards. Please complete and return the SDSU waiver of liability by FRIDAY, MARCH 16. Waivers can be sent to Mrs. Henzel by email or printed and returned to the school office. Please be sure fill out the portion pertaining to minors on the 2nd page.

Friday, March 16, K-8 Pep Rally:
Student Council is hosting a K-8 pep rally to celebrate City Tree athletics on the roof playground!

Thursday, March 22, K-8 Free Dress Day: 
Due to Easter Break falling on the last week of March, K-8 Free Dress Day is Thursday, March 22! Students must abide by the free dress policy, please click here to read the policy from our handbook.

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.

Friday, March 30, Last Day to Complete K-8 Family Participation Hours: 
K-8 parents : Deadline to complete Family Participation Hours is Friday, March 30!
-2018 Gala Volunteer Hours: Don't forget to claim your Gala participation hours - you get 5 hours of volunteer time per person in your party for ATTENDING the Gala! Come to the office to collect stickers.
-Don't forget to claim stickers for volunteer time you have already completed!
Contact the school office if you have any questions.

Thursday, April 5, 4:00-4:30pm Mandatory Grade 8 Washington DC Meeting:
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our final Washington DC planning meeting on April 5 from 4:00-4:30pm in Room 312. All students MUST attend with at least 1 parent! Final itineraries will go out in parent files prior to this meeting. Parents and students should look at this information together and come to our meeting with questions. We will be reviewing key travel information and behavior policies at the meeting, but we will not go over all the content. You are also welcome to e-mail Mrs. Henzel ahead of time with questions as you review the information. For the safety of our travelers, we are not posting the itinerary in this e-mail or online. If you need additional copies, please stop by the office.

Friday, April 13, 8th Grade Dedications and Photos DUE:
Each year, the yearbook committee collects baby photos and dedications for the graduating 8th grade class. There is a special section in the yearbook where these dedications are featured. Please take time to read the attached letter along with the sample layout from our yearbook dedications coordinator and be sure to send your dedication and photo BEFORE the April 13 deadline in order to ensure your child has a special section in the yearbook. Note: If you need to scan your photo or dedication, feel free to bring it by the office and we can scan it for you! Otherwise, please use the email in the attached letter to submit.

April 30-May 4, Grades 1-4 MAP Testing
May 7-11, Grades 5-8 MAP Testing
Even though this date is a long way off it is helpful to mark it on your calendars now. Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing weeks! Students do better and feel more relaxed during testing, when they avoid make-up tests and are able to complete testing with their regular teachers.

Girls' Basketball Practice Schedule:
Monday, March 19: Practice on the roof playground from 4:30-5:45pm
Tuesday, March 20:
B Team game vs Victory B @ 5:00pm, arrive by 4:30pm
Tournament info:

Tuesday, March 20: A Team game vs Urban Discovery A @ 4:00pm, arrive by 3:30pm 
Thursday, March 22: Winning team from Tuesday, March 20 game will play vs St. Paul's A @ 4:00pm  
Click here to download the game schedule and directions to St. Paul's! Contact Coach Francine Howell if you have any questions.

March PE Schedule:
March 21 - Balboa Park
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Friday, March 16: K-8 Pep Rally

Friday, March 16: Reading Challenge logs due

Thursday, March 22: K-8 Free Dress Day

Friday, March 23: 3rd Quarter ends

Friday, March 23: Last day of school before Easter Break

Monday, March 26-Friday, March 30: Easter Break

Sunday, April 1: Easter

Monday, April 2: School resumes, 4th Quarter begins

Thursday, April 5: All school Spring photos
 
PicturesPictures of the Week
The 2018 Gala was a success! The Falcons Jazz Band did a lovely job showing off their hard work for attendees as they arrived and bid on auction items. Parents, staff, and friends had a wonderful time in fellowship, enjoyed a delicious dinner, dessert, and dancing! Thank you to all who joined us and supported City Tree!

Mrs. Floeter's 4th & 5th grade class hosted the Falcon's Marketplace this week in their classroom! In this project-based learning activity, students used math, writing, and social studies skills as they created businesses. From shoe shining, to cupcakes, to making slime, student sold goods or services to peers and staff.
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