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 All School
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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.
Friday, May 19, Last Day of Teacher Appreciation Week:
Click here to read more in the PTO section about how you can help celebrate our teachers!
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.
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PTO
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May 15-19,
Teacher Appreciation Week:
City Tree is celebrating our fabulous teachers and staff the week of May 15-19 for Teacher Appreciation Week! The PTO has planned a special week for City Tree's staff:
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!
PTO Board Members Needed:
We are filling our board for next school year. Your participation makes our school better for your child and for all students. Here is a list of important jobs we need filled:
-President
-Secretary
-Room Parent Coordinator
-Karen Baker will continue as PTO Treasurer
If you are willing to take on any of these specific positions or just serve where needed most, please contact Peter Tucker at
[email protected] or Sue Kennedy at
[email protected].
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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Thursday, May 18, All School Multicultural Fair:
Come travel the world at City Tree for the annual All School Multicultural Fair! Click here to read more details in the All Section.
Friday, May 19, Loving Lights, King's Kids, & Heavenly Angels Classics 4 Kids Field Trip:
Who: Loving Lights, King's Kids, & Heavenly Angels classes
What: Classics 4 Kids music field trip at the Balboa Theater
Departure time: 8:30am
Return time: about 11:30am
Cost: $8 per person, students and chaperones - please pay teacher if you have not already!
Students must bring: booster seat for carpool
Drivers needed! Sign up on your child's clipboard if you are available to help drive on this trip, we are in need of drivers for this trip.
Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.
Friday, May 26, Summer Withdrawal Notices Due:
If you are planning to withdraw for all or part of the summer, please stop by the office by Friday, May 26 at the latest to fill out the appropriate withdrawal form. Please remember that at least 4-weeks written notice must be given and tuition will not be prorated for partial month enrollme
nt.
Click here for information regarding withdrawal from Preschool.
Wednesday, May 31, Lord's Lambs, Son Beams, & Heavenly Angels Visit the Zoo:
The Lord's Lambs, Son Beams, & Heavenly Angels classes will be visiting the San Diego Zoo on Wed, May 31.
Departure: 8:30am
Return time: about 12:00pm
Cost: $6.00 per person for both students & chaperones
What to bring: sack lunch, comfortable walking shoes, and a booster seat for carpooling
Chaperones and drivers needed! Sign up on your child's clipboard if you are available to help.
Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.
As some of you may know, Mrs. Natalie in the Lord's Lambs class will be ending her time at City Tree. She and her family are moving to Nashville, TN. It has been a blessing to have Mrs. Natalie as part of the City Tree team.
Make sure to thank her when you see her!
Welcome Mrs. Audrey to Preschool!
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Audrey DeLeon to the Lord's Lambs class! Mrs. Audrey is not new to City Tree, she has been an after school group leader with our K-5 students all year and has subbed for Mrs. Natalie when she has been absent. She will be stepping in as Ms. Emma's teacher's aide beginning next week.
Make sure to welcome her and introduce yourself as she transitions in to
new role with the Preschool!
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Elementary
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Thursday, May 18, All School Multicultural Fair:
Come travel the world at City Tree for the annual All School Multicultural Fair!
Click here to read more details
in the All Section.
Week of May 22-26, Human Development for Grades 3-5:
Letters went home in parent files for our gr 3-5 human development instruction. Information is attached here:
Please note that there are books in the office for parents to review!
Thursday, May 25, K-8 Free Dress Day:
Students in grades K-8 re allowed to wear free dress on the LAST Thursday of every month. Free dress must abide by the free dress policy,
click here to read the policy from our handbook.
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:
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:
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to attend the 30 Hour Famine at FPC on Saturday & Sunday, May 20-21. This event, organized by World Vision, gives students a glimpse at hunger issues throughout our world. Students will be collecting donations. The goal is to raise $500 for famine relief! Donate or join our team by clicking here! Contact Peggy Gross for more info.
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.
Thursday, May 25, K-8 Free Dress Day:
Students in grades K-8 are allowed to wear free dress on the LAST Thursday of every month. Free dress must abide by the free dress policy, click here to read the policy from our handbook.
Thursday, June 1, 8th Grade Science Field trip to Kearny Mesa Bowl:
Students will be visiting Kearny Mesa Bowl as part of a Physical Science lab on force and motion on Thursday, June 1 from 9:30-11:30am.
Please sign permission on your child's clipboard. The cost for this trip is $8.00 payable to the school office by May 26,
and we do need 1 parent driver to assist with transportation that day. Please sign up if you can help!
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 Party - CHANGE OF PLAN!
Students who have qualified by memorizing all memory verses for this year will be eligible for our end of the year celebration at Boomers from 9:30am-2:30pm.
-Please sign permission on your child's clipboard for attendance at this event.
-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. Students who do not earn eligibility for this event may attend school during the normal hours and will be partnered with a younger class, or remain at home.
-Trip will include a 4 hour activity pass and lunch. There is no cost for this trip. Students may bring extra money if they wish for additional snacks or video games.
-This trip will be preceded and followed by yearbook signing opportunities here at school.
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 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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Thursday, May 18: All School Multicultural Fair
Friday, May 19: Last day of Teacher Appreciation Week
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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Preschool celebrated Mother's Day with their annual Mother's Day Tea! Students presented their loved ones with a special gift and shared delicious refreshments made by Mrs. Bogan!
The Falcons Jazz Band took a special trip to Disneyland to participate in a choreography workshop. Students spent time learning steps to a dance routine. The goal of this workshop was to help students with their band performance and stage presence. Everyone enjoyed the class and spent the rest of their day at the park!
The 2nd gr., 4th gr., & 5th gr. classes visited Legoland this week to a STEM workshop! Students in 2nd grade learned about motion and how physical forces like gravity, inertia, and friction effect moving objects. Students had a great time assembling cars and testing their speed.
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Quick Links
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