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March 8, 2018
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Saturday, March 10, 2018 Gala Auction & Dinner: 
DON'T FORGET - A Night of Inspiration on Saturday, March 10 for the 2018 Gala Auction & Dinner! 
Time: 5:30-10:30pm 
1936 Quivara Way, San Diego, CA 92109
Important Childcare Info:
-Childcare is available ONLY if you have already reserved it and paid for it. It is NOT AVAILABLE ON A DROP-IN BASIS!!
- Click here to read more info about childcare at City Tree on the day of the event.  
TODAY Thursday, March 8: LAST DAY to submit 2018 Gala raffle tickets to be eligible for Top Seller contest!
-Cost of raffle tickets: $1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 7 tickets, & $10 for 15 tickets
-Top Seller Contest: Top 2 sellers will receive prizes & the classroom that sells the most tickets wins a pizza party and free dress day! Raffle tickets must be turned in by Thursday, March 8 in order to be eligible for both contests!
-Pick up additional tickets and logs in the school office!
-Drawing will be held at the Gala on Saturday, March 10. You do not need to be present to win!
Friday, March 9, Purchase a Table for 8 OR a Last Minute Ticket for the Gala!
-Purchase a table for a party of 8 for $400.00! Come to the school office for more information. This can also be used to promote your business. Your table will be labeled with your name or company name.
-LAST MINUTE ticket purchase: Tickets are $75.00! Invite your child's biggest fans like Grandma and Grandpa, or other relatives and friends! Forward them an invitation to the Gala. Last day to purchase a last minute ticket is Friday, March 9!! Click here to purchase tickets .
-Once form is complete, submit in Ticket Claim Box in the office. Your Gala reservation is NOT A PHYSICAL TICKET, it is a GUEST LIST!
-Don't forget: You earn 5 HOURS of K-8 Family Participation time per person in your party for ATTENDING the Gala! 
URGENT! We need volunteers for the day of the event:
Set-Up/Transport Team:  in need of about 3 volunteers on the day of the Gala (Need one more parent volunteer for this. 2 volunteers have already come forward)
Tear-down Team:  in need of about 3 parent volunteers (volunteers will need to assist decorating committee collect center pieces, and assisting with any other items that need to be returned to the school.)
Click here to read more in the PTO Section about the 2018 Gala!

Friday, March 9, Alcohol Donation Needed for 2018 Gala: 
The PTO is in need of alcohol donation for the 2018 Gala! Although non-alcoholic beverages will be available at the event, we are providing all alcoholic beverages for the Gala and need your help to make sure we have enough to provide. Please bring by any donations to the school office by the end of the day Friday, March 9!

March 5-March 16,  Read  Across  America  Reading  Challenge:
To celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, we are launching a  reading challenge for the whole school! Here's how it works:
-We want to encourage children to  read outside their classroom! 
- Students record minutes they read or are read to and activity completed: Monday, March 5-Friday, March 16
-Submit completed logs to bin by the mailboxes in the hallway.
-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

NEW DATE! Wednesday, March 14, Wednesday Night Parenting Class Begins: 
Calling all parents! FPC is hosting a new parenting class on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:30pm in the Scout Room. There will be a potluck dinner and child care provided. Contact Peggy Gross with any questions you have.

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
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 

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.

FPC Stained Glass Window Restoration Update:
As many of you know, one of our large sanctuary stained glass windows is currently out for restoration. Click here to read an update on the progress that's being made, and to view pictures of the process!

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Saturday, March 10, What to Expect at the 2018 Gala Dinner & Auction, 5:30-10:30pm

Registration, 5:30-6:15pm
Check in to receive your event program, bid number, & 1 free drink ticket. You may purchase additional drink tickets for $5 each.

City Tree Jazz Band plays on the Main Hall Stage, 6:00-6:30pm
 
Silent Auction, 5:30-7:00pm
Located in the foyer and main hall. Auction items consist of Classroom Baskets, Classroom Art Projects, Teacher Experiences, and Product/Services/Experiences donated from local businesses in or around San Diego.
6:45pm - Classroom Baskets close: Bid on themed baskets assembled by each classroom!
6:55pm - Teacher Experiences close: Bid on special experiences your child can have with City Tree staff! Please note: The set price and the number of students who can be accommodated for each experience is noted on the bid sheet. Spaces will be filled on a on a first come, first served basis.  
7:00pm - All other general auction items close:  Bid on all of the wonderful auction items donated to this years Gala! 
7:00pm - Classroom Art Projects close: Every classroom/grade at City Tree has created a one-of-a-kind work of art to be bid on. Make sure you find your child's project!

Dinner, 7:00-8:15pm
Enjoy a buffet style meal, get to know your City Tree community, and enjoy a short film created by the Cinematography Club!
 
Live Auction, 8:15-9:15pm
Located in the main hall. Live Auction items consist of big ticket items, some classroom art projects and will also involve additional ways to help fund City Tree needs.
Raffle ticket winners announced immediately following the live auction:
1st prize- $300  
2nd prize- $150  
3rd prize- $75

Checkout and DANCING! 9:15-10:30pm

Other things going on throughout the evening:
Raffle Ticket Sales: Cash prizes, look for ticket sellers in foyer and main hall (tickets are 1 for $1, 7 for $5, 15 for $10).
Photo Booth:  Take a free photo at the photo booth in the main hall (self-run, using iPad on a tripod). 
Teachers' Wish List Table: Help purchase educational materials/equipment for your favorite teacher's classroom, look for table in the foyer. Options to support in set increments or purchase the entire item. 
Student Photos : Buy a matted portrait of your child! Photos will be displayed in the main hall, 1 for $20, additional photos are $10 each.
Bar Service: Main hall will be serving beer, wine, prosecco, and a select mixed drink as well as water, lemonade, and coffee throughout the evening.

2018 Gala Class Donation Winners:
We would like to congratulate the Heavenly Angels class & the 5th grade class for donating the most items to the 2018 Gala! Each class has won an ice cream party - woohoo! Great job and thank you to everyone who donated this year.

Visit the All School Section to see more info on purchasing last minute tickets, the last day to buy raffle tickets, and how you can help on the day of the Gala! 
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Reminder About Labeling Your Child's Items: 
Remember to label all lunch boxes, backpacks, jackets, sweaters, etc. brought to school! Every year, there are practically new jackets, sweaters, lunchboxes, and backpacks that are never claimed that could have been returned to their owner had they been labeled! Help your child remember daily to take home whatever he/she might have brought to school.
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Friday, March 9, Gr. 5-8 Jazz Band Special Gala Performance Rehearsal:
There will be a strongly encouraged practice Friday, March 9 from 3:15-4:30pm for our Gr. 5-8 Jazz Band
as a final practice for our Gala performance. It is not a mandatory rehearsal, but would be beneficial for the Jazz Band.

Saturday, March 10, Important Information about Gr 5-8 Jazz Band Gala Performance:
We are happy to announce that the gr. 5-8 Jazz Band Students will be playing at the Gala again this year! This is a great performance opportunity for our students.  Click here to read all the details about what students need for the evening, where to meet, and childcare info.

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!

Friday, March 30, Last Day to Complete K-8 Family Participation Hours: 
The deadline to complete your K-8 Family Participation Hours is coming up! Reminders about how many hours your family has left to complete will be placed in parent files soon but you can always refer to the log in the office. Remember: The Gala is a GREAT opportunity to gain volunteer hours!! You can get hours by helping the PTO with any needs they have related to the event, OR gain 5 hours per person in your party for just ATTENDING the Gala! Contact the school office if you have any questions.

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:
Thursday, March 8: Game, B Team vs St. Paul's B @4:00pm, arrive by 3:30pm
Tournament info: A Team will be playing in a tournament on Thursday, March 22. Game times TBD. 
Click here to download the game schedule and directions to St. Paul's! Contact Coach Francine Howell if you have any questions. 
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Thursday, March 8, Human Development Permission Slips Due TODAY:
  Click here for more information about our upcoming Human Development unit. Each student will need expressed permission (by email or on the attached slip) in order to participate. Parents may express permission by emailing Mrs. Henzel at office@citytree.org, replying to an email that went out via RenWeb on 2/22, or printing and returning the attached slip. Human Development classes will take place March 13-April 13.

Friday, March 9, Gr. 5-8 Jazz Band Special Gala Performance Rehearsal:
There will be a strongly encouraged practice Friday, March 9 from 3:15-4:30pm for our Gr. 5-8 Jazz Band as a final practice for our Gala performance. It is not a mandatory rehearsal, but would be beneficial for the Jazz Band.

Saturday, March 10, Important Information about Gr 5-8 Jazz Band Gala Performance:
We are happy to announce that the gr. 5-8 Jazz Band Students will be playing at the Gala again this year! This is a great performance opportunity for our students.  Click here to read all the details about what students need for the evening, where to meet, and childcare info.

Thursday, March 15, Science Fair Field Trip:
All 6th-8th grade students will be visiting the Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair in Balboa Park with Ms. Lee to check out this year's entries and get ideas for future projects. No field trip sign-up is needed, but please be aware that students will be off campus from 11:40-2:15 this day. If you would like to help chaperone this field trip, contact Mrs. Henzel. 

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!

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: 
The deadline to complete your K-8 Family Participation Hours is coming up! Reminders about how many hours your family has left to complete will be placed in parent files soon but you can always refer to the log in the office. Remember: The Gala is a GREAT opportunity to gain volunteer hours!! You can get hours by helping the PTO with any needs they have related to the event, OR gain 5 hours per person in your party for just ATTENDING the Gala! 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.

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:
Thursday, March 8: Game, B Team vs St. Paul's B @4:00pm, arrive by 3:30pm
Tournament info: A Team will be playing in a tournament on Thursday, March 22. Game times TBD.
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 14 - Balboa Park
March 21 - Balboa Park
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Saturday, March 10: 2018 Gala Dinner & Auction, 5:30-10:30pm

Friday, March 16:
K-8 Pep Rally

Friday, March 16:
LAST DAY of Read Across America Reading Challenge

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 
PicturesPictures of the Week
As we celebrate Reading Across America this month, we called student to stop, drop, and READ this week! Students stopped and dropped everything they were doing, grabbed a book, and began reading on the spot.
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For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:12-13 (NIV)
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