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May 3, 2018
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Sunday, May 6, 4th Grade & Middle School Perform at FPC:
Join us to see the 4th grade class & selected Middle School students perform at First Pres at both the 8:30am & 11:00am! See you there! 

Friday, May 11, Superheroes vs Pirates Movie Night with the City Tree Falcons Band:
The City Tree Falcons Band is performing a set of upbeat songs followed by a showing of "Spiderman Homecoming" and you're invited!
When: Friday, May 11, performance begins at 7:00pm followed by the movie. Doors open at 6:30pm 
Where: Roof playground
Food for sale: Hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, and other snacks will be for sale to support the band program.
What to bring: Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and invite your friends!
Attire: Students are allowed and encouraged to wear their best superhero or pirate gear, costumes included!
Details regarding after school care will be available soon!

May 14-18, Teacher Appreciation Week, Volunteers Needed:
City Tree will be celebrating our fabulous teachers and staff the week of May 14-18 for Teacher Appreciation Week! Some of you may realize that this is not the "official" week for this event, but we have postponed it because of Gr 1-8 MAP Testing the previous week. We need your help to make this week a success! Contact parent coordinator Jessica Shepard if you are available to assist in any capacity. Be on the look out to more info soon! 

Monday, May 28, Memorial Day, No School

Tuesday, May 29, Last Day to Purchase Yearbook at Discounted Rate! 
Yearbooks are for sale while supplies last! Cost is $25 through Tuesday, May 29. Make sure you order yours today because price increases to $30 beginning Wednesday, May 30! Order forms were distributed to parent files last week. Submit order form and payment to the mailbox labeled Yearbook.

Yearbook Photos Needed!
Calling all parents! If you have any photos that can be used in this year's yearbook, please email them to parent coordinator Suzy Walls via email, or bring them to the office on a disk or thumb drive. Photos of field trips, sporting events, & school events needed!

Thursday, May 31, K-8 Spring Music Program, Dinner & Art Show:
Save the date! You are all invited to join us for an evening full of singing, dancing, and art!
-K-8 Spring Show, 4:00pm in the Sanctuary
-Join us after the program for diner and the K-8 student art show in the Dining Room

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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
-Vice President
-Secretary
-Treasurer
-Room Parent Coordinator
If you are willing to take on any of these specific positions or just serve where needed most, please contact Sue Kennedy at  sue.kennedy@citytree.org.
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Friday, May 11, Preschool Mother's Day Tea:
Preschool mom, please join us on Friday, May 11 at 3:00pm 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 are unable to attend, or send a "Special Someone" in your place so your child can be paired with a friend.

Preschool Summer Notice of Intent PAST DUE:
Summer is almost here! As we are beginning to plan for the summer at City Tree, we are also in need of your plans. Important information regarding summer:
- Click here and take a moment to complete the e-form regarding your child's summer attendance. THIS NOTICE IS PAS DUE - SUBMIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Regardless of your summer plans, this form is REQUIRED.
-This form is not intended for infant families! Only applies to our Preschool students ages 2-5.
-If you are planning to withdraw for all or part of summer, we require a 4-week written notice (the submission of this form is considered notice). Tuition is not prorated for partial month enrollment. Notice is due Monday, April 30.
-Remember: This withdrawal notice DOES NOT affect your child's registration status for the 2018-2019 school year which begins Monday, August 27.
Feel free to stop by the office with any questions regarding the summer withdrawal policy. And for those of you staying through the summer, we look forward to lots of summer fun with your child!

City Tree Kindergarten, Did you know?
Kindergarten children meet weekly with a 4th or 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. 

Enroll for KinderCamp:
Receive $20 off per week of summer camp if you turn in your registration materials and deposits by Monday, April 30! Beginning June 18, weekly camps are available for children entering kindergarten to grade 8 in the fall. Don't miss out on a summer of adventure and fun! Click here to learn more and register online. Information is available in the school office. 
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Friday, May 4, Last Day of Grade 1-4 MAP Testing:
Make sure your child arrives on time to school! 
Friday, May 4: 4th grade language

Saturday, May 5, Gr 5-8 Falcons Jazz Band Performs at Sea World:
Gr 5-8 Falcons Jazz Band students will be performing at Sea World on Saturday, May 5 at 12:30pm! Students will meet outside of school PROMPTLY at 10:30am and return at about 6:00pm. This is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their hard work and represent City Tree! We are need of drivers for this field trip! Contact Mrs. Irwig if you are available to drive students to and from the park, or if you have any other questions.

Sunday, May 6, 4th Grade & Middle School Perform at FPC:
Join us to see the 4th grade class & selected Middle School students perform at First Pres at both the 8:30am & 11:00am! Call time for students is 7:45am in room 312!

May 7-11, Grades 5-8 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.
Monday, May 7: Grades 6-8 
Tuesday, May 8: Grades 5 & 8 
Wednesday, May 9: Grades 5-7 
Thursday, May 10: Grades 6-8 
Friday, May 11: Grades 5 & Make-up
 
Friday, May 11, Superheroes vs Pirates Movie Night with the Falcons Jazz Band: 
Who: 5th-8th Jazz Band 
Band attire: Band students are allowed and encouraged to wear their best superhero or pirate gear, costumes are okay but not required. If students do not have any superhero or pirate items, students must wear an all-black outfit. 
More details about the evening are coming soon! Contact Mrs. Irwig if you have any questions.
   
Monday, May 14, 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 14! Students who are not in jazz band are expected to attend school on May 14. This is a regular school day for grades 5-8 students who are NOT in jazz band.
Who: Jazz band students in grades 5-8. 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 5:45am to load up on the bus on 3rd. Ave & Elm St. We leave PROPMTLY at 6:00am!
Return time: Bus leaves Disneyland at 9:00pm with an estimated return time of 11:00pm. YOU MUST BE ON TIME to pick up your child.
Trip Cost: Jazz Band fees included the amount for this workshop and park entry 
Food: 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/athletic shoes
5th Gr: White t-shirt
Middle School: Gray, Owl t-shirt
A special sweatshirt provided by the band program!
Assigned Group: 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.
Electronic Devices: 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.
Note: Only assigned chaperones and staff will be allowed to go backstage with students.
Contact Mrs. Irwig if you have any questions.

Wednesday, June 6, Grades 1 & 2 Sea World Field Trip: 
The 1st & 2nd graders will be visiting Sea World for a science education field trip! Trip details:
Departure time: 9:15am
Return time: about 1:30pm
Cost: $9.00 per person (both students and chaperones). Amount is due Wednesday, May 30 to teacher.
Students must bring: Sack lunch and booster seats for car pooling
Attire: School uniform and comfortable walking shoes
Blue Permission Slip: Remember to sign the form on your child's clipboard. Sign the permission form if you are available to drive, too!
Please contact Mrs. Cramer & Ms. Lee with any questions.

July 1-6, 2018 Overnight Camps at Forest Home:
City Tree students are invited to join First Pres for overnight camp at Forest Home!
Who:
Students currently in gr 2-4, cost is $325
Students currently in gr 5-7, cost is $350
Students currently in gr 8-12, cost is $375
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First Pres Youth Hosts World Vision 30 Hour Famine CANCELLED: 
The 30-hour famine originally scheduled for May 4 & 5 has been cancelled and rescheduled for a date that will be announced in August 2018.

Saturday, May 5, Gr 5-8 Falcons Jazz Band Performs at Sea World:
Gr 5-8 Falcons Jazz Band students will be performing at Sea World on Saturday, May 5 at 12:30pm! Students will meet outside of school PROMPTLY at 10:30am and return at about 6:00pm. This is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their hard work and represent City Tree! We are need of drivers for this field trip! Contact Mrs. Irwig if you are available to drive students to and from the park, or if you have any other questions.

Sunday, May 6, 4th Grade & Middle School Perform at FPC:
Join us to see the 4th grade class & selected Middle School students perform at First Pres at both the 8:30am & 11:00am! Call time for students is 7:45am in room 312!

May 7-11, Grades 5-8 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.
Monday, May 7: Grades 6-8 
Tuesday, May 8: Grades 5 & 8 
Wednesday, May 9: Grades 5-7 
Thursday, May 10: Grades 6-8 
Friday, May 11: Grades 5 & Make-up
 
Friday, May 11, Superheroes vs Pirates Movie Night with the Falcons Jazz Band: 
Who : 5th-8th Jazz Band 
Band Attire: Students must wear regular uniform to school and those who remain in after school will be given time to change before the performance. Band students are allowed and encouraged to wear their best superhero or pirate gear, costumes are okay but not required. If students do not have any superhero or pirate items, students must wear an all-black outfit. 
**STUDENTS MAY STAY IN AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL CALL TIME (6:30PM) OR LEAVE AND RETURN BY 6:30PM
More details about the evening re coming soon! Contact Mrs. Irwig if you have any questions.

Monday, May 14, 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 14! Students who are not in jazz band are expected to attend school on May 14. This is a regular school day for grades 5-8 students who are NOT in jazz band.
Who: Jazz band students in grades 5-8. 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 5:45am to load up on the bus on 3rd. Ave & Elm St. We leave PROPMTLY at 6:00am!
Return time: Bus leaves Disneyland at 9:00pm with an estimated return time of 11:00pm. YOU MUST BE ON TIME to pick up your child.
Trip Cost: Jazz Band fees included the amount for this workshop and park entry 
Food: 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/athletic shoes
5th Gr: White t-shirt
Middle School: Gray, Owl t-shirt
A special sweatshirt provided by the band program!
Assigned Group: 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.
Electronic Devices: 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.
Note: Only assigned chaperones and staff will be allowed to go backstage with students.
Contact  Mrs. Irwig if you have any questions.

Monday, May 21, 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 21. 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 coming next week.
 
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 more information on how you can help, and please sign up on your child's clipboard by Friday, May 25 if you can assist. Thank you in advance!

Important 8th grade Graduation and End of the Year Information:
Please click here for important end of year info for our 8th grade graduating class. This flyer includes a schedule for graduation day, graduation dress guidelines, and other important notices. Please contact Mrs. Henzel with questions.

July 1-6, 2018 Overnight Camps at Forest Home:
City Tree students are invited to join First Pres for overnight camp at Forest Home!
Who:
Students currently in gr 2-4, cost is $325
Students currently in gr 5-7, cost is $350
Students currently in gr 8-12, cost is $375
Registration :  Click here to register online

4th Quarter PE Schedule:
May 9 - Kroc Center, Swimming
May 16 - Kroc Center, Swimming
May 23 - Kroc Center, Swimming
May 30 - Kroc Center, Swimming
June 6 - Kroc Center, Swimming
 
Quarter 4 Supplementary Curriculum:
6th Grade - Technology w/Mrs. Tendvahl
7th Grade - Technology w/Mrs. Tendvahl
8th Grade - Life Skills w/Ms. Lee
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Saturday, May 5: Jazz Band performs at Sea World

Sunday, May 6: 4th Gr & selected Middle School students perform at FPC

Monday, May 14: Jazz Band visits Disneyland for a music workshop

Monday, May 28: Memorial Day, no school

Thursday, May 31: K-8 Spring Program, Dinner & Art Show

Friday, June 1: K-8 Free Dress Day

Tuesday, June 12: Last day of 2017-2018 school year

Tuesday, June 12: Gr 1-8 Awards Assembly in the Sanctuary, 11:00am

Tuesday, June 12: 8th Grade Graduation, 1:00pm

June 13-15: Staff Development Days, no school or K-8 summer camps

Monday, June 18: Preschool resumes, K-8 summer camps begin 
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The 6th & 7th gr classes visited Old Town for a Spanish class field trip! Students learned about San Diego's history and ordered lunch and conversed in Spanish.
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