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Thursday, May 11, Last Day for Personality Parenting Class:
Daphney Wadley, CTCS Preschool Director & Professor of Child Development at PLNU, will help you e
xamine your children's personalities and discover ways to adjust your parenting style to meet the specific needs of your children.
When & Where: Thursday, May 11, 5:00-6:00pm
in room 307
Cost & Space: $20 per participant, Mrs. Wadley will be walk-ins with payment at the door!
Monday, May 15-Friday, May 19, Teacher Appreciation Week:
Click here to read more in the PTO section about all the special ways to say thank you to our teachers!
Thursday, May 18, All School Multicultural Fair:
Come travel the world at City Tree for the All School Multicultural Fair! Pick up your child FIRST, then start at your child's classroom display to pick up your passport!
3:30-4:45pm:
-Visit the Preschool Art show and learn about art from the African country of Liberia in room 303.
-Visit K-8 country displays and learn about the world with your child in classrooms & the West Room!
-Start at your child's classroom and pick up a passport that your child will use as they visit Liberia, Israel, Argentina, South Korea, Italy, Burundi, and more!
4:15-5:30pm:
-Celebrate our students' accomplishments by joining together for an Italian Dinner in the Dining Room. Proceeds will benefit the band. Menu includes $7 for pizza, salad, pasta, and dessert - $25 for a family of 4! Beverages and snacks are $1.00-$1.50.
-FREE child ID cards available in the Dining Room. Forms to pre-order cards have been distributed to parent files. Click here for form. ID cards are sponsored by Thrivent Financial.
New Date! Thursday, May 25, PTO Ice Cream Social:
The City Tree PTO is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, May 25! Event details:
What time: 3:00-4:00pm
Where: Dining Room
Volunteers needed: We are looking for 4-5 parent volunteers to help with the event.
Contact Peter Tucker if you are available to assist.
Donations needed: We are in need of donations! We are in need of ice cream, ice cream toppings, & popsicles for the ice cream social. Please bring them by the school office on the day of the event.
Monday, May 29, Memorial Day, No School
Clearing All School Accounts:
As we draw closer to the end of the school year, now is the time to make sure your accounts are current. Be on the lookout for notices in parent files soon regarding any of these items:
-Tuition accounts
-Hot lunch meals on demand accounts
-Overdue library books returned or lost book fine paid
-Outstanding extra care fees are paid
-Borrowed uniform items returned to office
-Payment of reeds used for band instruments
Remember: Students who have accounts that are past due and/or materials, borrowed clothes, etc. still outstanding, will not be able to participate in end of the year events.
Don't Forget to Turn in Spring Photos:
Please make sure to turn in your spring photo orders and returned packets to the school office as soon as possible if you have not already. Photos can be purchased online as well, instructions included in photo packets. Contact
Sumner Photography if you have any questions regarding your orders.
City Tree Scholarship Fund:
Please consider giving a tax deductible gift to City Tree's Scholarship Fund. This fund allows our school to provide an outstanding Christian education to children who might otherwise be unable to attend. Your gifts in the past have made a significant difference in children's lives. Donate online by clicking here or use a donation envelope found outside the school office that can be placed in the silver mailboxes in the hallway nearby.
A student has been missing a large Pokemon binder (picture of binder on the left) with many Pokemon playing cards in plastic sheets. The binder has been missing for some time. Please contact the school office if you have any information or bring the binder to the office if you find it.
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PTO
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May 15-19,
Teacher Appreciation Week:
City Tree will be celebrating our fabulous teachers and staff the week of May 15-19 for Teacher Appreciation Week! Some of you may realize that this is not the "official" week for this event, but we have postponed it a bit because of MAP testing the previous weeks. The PTO has planned a special week for City Tree's staff:
Monday 5/15-Thursday 5/18, Teacher Raffle: Raffle tickets are a $1 each. Write the name of your child's favorite teacher on each ticket that you purchase. At the end of the week, a ticket will be drawn for a teacher to win a $200 Amazon gift card!
Monday, 5/15,
Thank You Day: Take a few minutes with your child to write a note of appreciation and thank our wonderful teachers. Special flyers will be placed in parent files for students to use.
Tuesday, 5/16, Spin the Wheel: All week long, there will be a spinner's wheel for students to spin with lots of ways to show their teachers thanks!
Wednesday, 5/17, Teacher Appreciation Breakfast: 8th Grade Parent, Felicia Lewis, will be hosting a thank you breakfast for teachers to enjoy!
Thursday, 5/18, Snack Day: Bring a yummy snack for your favorite teachers! Popcorn, trail mix, and chips, oh my!
Friday, 5/19, Flower Day: Draw a flower, bring fresh flowers, or even a gift that smells as sweet as flowers to say thank you!
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Teacher Wish Lists:
Wish list items that your child's teacher is requesting for school use have been posted outside of classrooms! Help fund these special items, follow the instructions on the form to learn how you can give. Payments can be made in the school office. Some items were funded completely at the Gala and are so grateful!
Gala Photos for Sale:
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
If you would like additional copies of your child's photo, there are order forms next to the bin of photos.
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Preschool
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Friday, May 12, Preschool Mother's Day Tea:
Preschool mom, please join us on Friday, May 12 at 3:00 pm for tea in the Dining Room! Go directly to the Dining Room and the children will join you at 3:15. Please let your child's teacher know if you cannot attend, or send a "Special Someone" in your place, so your child can be paired with a friend.
Thursday, May 18, All School Multicultural Fair:
City Tree Kindergarten, Did you know?
Kindergarten children meet weekly with a 5th grade reading buddy. In chapel each Friday we sit in "Chapel Families" which consists of children Kindergarten to grade 8. These things foster a family atmosphere at our school and allows our kindergarten students the opportunity to be known and loved by all.
Summer Clothing Reminder:
As it gets warmer please remember to make sure the appropriate clothing is in your child's cubby. It is important to have a change of clothes in the event of accidents or messes. Make sure to LABEL EVERYTHING and include a change of shoes and socks. Closed-toed shoes are required. Shoes without a back are not allowed.
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Elementary
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Friday, May 12, Last Day of Grades 4-8 MAP Testing:
It's helpful if parents mark these MAP Testing dates on your calendars now. Please avoid scheduling doctor's appointments etc. during testing weeks. It works best for everyone if students are present.
Friday, May 12: Grades 4-5 & Make-ups
Monday, May 15, Falcons Jazz Band Disneyland Workshop Trip:
The City Tree Falcons Jazz Band will be visiting Disneyland to participate in a choreography workshop on Monday, May 15.
-Who: Jazz band students in grades 4-8.
Please remember to sign the blue permission slip on your child's clipboard. Students will not be allowed on the bus without your signed permission!
-Departure: Students, staff, and chaperones will meet outside of City Tree at 6:15am to load up on the bus on 3rd Ave. & Elm St.
-Return time: Bus leaves Disneyland at 9:30pm with an estimated return time of 11:30pm.
-Cost was included in the jazz band fee
-Students are welcome to bring a sack lunch or must bring money for meals and snacks. Additional spending money is optional.
-Attire: Comfortable sports shorts (NO leggings), comfortable tennis shoes, and the special yellow t-shirt provided by band program.
-Students must stay with their assigned chaperones at all times. Students may be officially picked up by their parents or another parent with permission after the workshop.
-Cell phones may be brought only for communication purpose. Students are responsible for electronic devices they choose to bring. All devices must be off while the workshop takes place.
Monday, May 15, Grade 2, 4 & 5 Legoland Field Trip for Non-Jazz Band Students:
Ms. Williams, Mrs. Carroll and grades 2, 4 & 5 NON-Jazz Band students will be taking a field to Legoland to participate in a STEM workshop exploring physical forces. Trip details:
Departure: 9:00am
Return time: 5:00pm at City Tree
Cost: $20, please pay teacher if you have not already
Attire: Red t-shirt, comfortable pants and shoes for walking
Students must bring: Sack lunch or money to purchase lunch
Booster seats: 2nd grade students must bring their booster seats for car pooling
Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.
K-8 Uniform Reminders:
It's time to give parents and students a few reminders about our school uniform policy. We have noticed some students struggling to comply in these areas:
Socks: We are seeing some unusual colors and styles.
Our policy says: white, navy blue, hunter green, gray. Anklets, plaid ruffle, anklets from Dennis, crew, knee socks, or tights. Middle school students do not need to wear socks, but K-5 students do.
Belts: We are seeing students forgetting to wear belts.
Our policy says: Belt colors of navy, blue or black and grade 2-8 must wear visible belt on pants and shorts with loops.
Pants: We are seeing lot so pants in poor condition being worn to school.
Our policy says: no holes or worn pants. (We realize this is a tough one for parents at this time of year, trying to squeeze in one more month of wear before purchasing the next larger size, but we are asking for cooperation on this.)
Outer Wear, Sweatshirts and Jackets worn inside: Outer wear (sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets) that is worn inside the school must comply with the uniform policy.
Our policy says: plain sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets only in white gray, hunter green, navy blue with no other decoration or logos on sweatshirts.
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Middle School
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Important 8th grade Graduation and End of the Year Information:
Friday, May 12, Last Day of Grades 4-8 MAP Testing:
It's helpful if parents mark these MAP Testing dates on your calendars now. Please avoid scheduling doctor's appointments etc. during testing weeks.
Friday, May 12: Grades 4-5 & Make-ups
Friday, May 12, Middle School Madness:
When & Where
: Friday, May 12 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Youth Room (room 307)
What is it
: An ultimate, crazy game night! Middle School Madness is a time to have fun with friends, get to know one another better, and maybe meet someone new - invite your friends!
Cost:
$5 for pizza & drinks.
Pick-up & Drop-off:
Please drop off and pick up on 4th Ave. entrance
Monday, May 15, Falcons Jazz Band Disneyland Workshop Trip:
The City Tree Falcons Jazz Band will be visiting Disneyland to participate in a choreography workshop on Monday, May 15.
-Who: Jazz band students in grades 4-8
. Please remember to sign the blue permission slip on your child's clipboard. Students will not be allowed on the bus without your signed permission!
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Departure: Students, staff, and chaperones will meet outside of City Tree at 6:15am to load up on the bus on 3rd Ave. & Elm St.
-Return time: Bus leaves Disneyland at 9:30pm with an estimated return time of 11:30pm.
-Cost was included in the jazz band fee
-Students are welcome to bring a sack lunch or must bring money for meals and snacks. Additional spending money is optional.
-Attire: Comfortable sports shorts (NO leggings), comfortable tennis shoes, and the special yellow t-shirt provided by band program.
-Students must stay with their assigned chaperones at all times. Students may be officially picked up by their parents or another parent with permission after the workshop.
-Cell phones may be brought only for communication purpose. Students are responsible for electronic devices they choose to bring. All devices must be off while the workshop takes place.
Thursday, May 18, Multicultural Fair Important Information:
As we look forward to our upcoming Multicultural Fair, please note the following important reminders. All Middle School students are expected to remain at the fair until 4:45pm to present their projects. Projects will be set up earlier in the day (in the West Room). Students will be permitted to visit displays throughout the rest of the school on a rotating basis from 3:30-4:45, but each student is expected to present their own work to visitors for the majority of the time. This is a great opportunity to come and celebrate the hard work our students have put into studying a wide variety of cultures and US states. Click here for the official flyer.
Friday, May 19, 8th Grade Presenting in chapel:
We hope you can join us for chapel on Friday, May 19 starting at 10:30am for chapel. Our 8th graders are responsible for the chapel lesson that day.
Saturday & Sunday, May 20-21, Grades 7-12 30 Hour Famine at FPC:
Monday, May 22, 8th Grade Tile Making Field Trip:
As a celebration and commemoration of their time here at City Tree, 8th grade students will visit an art studio in Pacific Beach from 10:40-1:15pm on Monday, May 22. During this visit they will design a unique, one of a kind tile to add to our mosaic on the roof. There is no cost for this field trip, but please look for a permission slip on the clipboard.
Friday, June 9, ALL Middle School Textbooks and Materials Due:
As a part of year-end procedures, each classroom teacher will be collecting and checking all student textbooks during the week of June 5-9.
-Students whose textbooks show excessive damage will be referred to Mrs. Henzel for cost assessment, and parents notified of any fees involved.
-You can help this process go smoothly and avoid last minute frenzy by working with your child to be sure he/she has accounted for all textbooks and that they are in good condition.
-If there is damage, come by the office earlier in the week for book assessment and fees.
Friday, June 9, ALL Middle School Projects and Tests Due:
Please note: Friday, June 9 is the LAST DAY for graded academic work!
All students have projects and tests that are due and/or will be administered during this final week of school. It is vital that students are here each day and set aside time at home in the evenings and over the coming weekends to work on final projects and study for tests.
Monday, June 12, Memory Verse Beach Party, Yearbook Signing, and Band Performance:
Students who have qualified by memorizing all memory verses for this year will be eligible for our end of the year beach party.
-We need chaperones and drivers for this event! Check the clipboards and sign up if you can assist.
-Please note:
Students MUST complete the memory verse requirement in order to attend this trip, and should still plan to attend school if they do not qualify.
-Beach trip will be followed by an ice cream and yearbook signing party for all middle school students from 1:00-3:15
Calling 6th & 7th Grade Families, Graduation Help Needed:
Our 8th grade graduates and their families deserve a great day of celebration, and you can help! Traditionally our 6th and 7th grade families assist with our graduation reception preparations, set-up, and clean-up.
Click here for information on how you can help, and please sign up on your child's clipboard by Friday, May 26 if you can assist. Thank you in advance!
K-8 Uniform Reminders:
It's time to give parents and students a few reminders about our school uniform policy. We have noticed some students struggling to comply in these areas:
Socks: We are seeing some unusual colors and styles.
Our policy says: white, navy blue, hunter green, gray. Anklets, plaid ruffle, anklets from Dennis, crew, knee socks, or tights. Middle school students do not need to wear socks, but K-5 students do.
Belts: We are seeing students forgetting to wear belts.
Our policy says: Belt colors of navy, blue or black and grade 2-8 must wear visible belt on pants and shorts with loops.
Pants: We are seeing lot so pants in poor condition being worn to school.
Our policy says: no holes or worn pants. (We realize this is a tough one for parents at this time of year, trying to squeeze in one more month of wear before purchasing the next larger size, but we are asking for cooperation on this.)
Outer Wear, Sweatshirts and Jackets worn inside: Outer wear (sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets) that is worn inside the school must comply with the uniform policy.
Our policy says: plain sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets only in white gray, hunter green, navy blue with no other decoration or logos on sweatshirts.
4th Quarter PE Schedule:
May 10 - Kroc Center, Swimming
May 17 - Kroc Center, Swimming
May 24 - Kroc Center, Swimming
May 31 - Kroc Center, Swimming
June 7 - Kroc Center, Swimming
4th Quarter Supplementary Curriculum:
6th - Technology
7th - Technology
8th - Home Economics
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Looking Ahead
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Friday, May 12: Last day of Grades 4-8 MAP Testing
Friday, May 12: Preschool Mother's Day Tea, 3:00-4:00pm
May 15-19: Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 15: Falcons Jazz Band, Disneyland workshop field trip
Thursday, May 18: All School Multicultural Fair
Thursday, May 25: K-8 Free Dress Day
Thursday, May 25: PTO Ice Cream Social
Monday, May 29: Memorial Day, no school
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Pictures of the Week
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Last week the Falcons Band did a special performance for fellow students and their families at the Wild Jam! The band played songs from "The Jungle Book" and after their performance, showed the film for all to enjoy. Great job everyone!
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Quick Links
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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
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