Hi Parents,

THE PLANT-A-THON IS FINALLY HERE!
Pats on everyone's backs for selling those cards. volunteering to help with day before set up, being crew leaders, driving, parking and planting! We can't do it without you. The final thing we need is some baked treats - we need a quantity of 200; please bake a dozen or two and bring along with you or send along with the crew, they will go to Plant-a-thon on site.

Please be sure to follow the instructions and packing list that was in your folder last week-- click here to download... warm dry clothes will make all the difference!

For our Jefferson Transit van drivers - Tina will be contacting you Thursday regarding time specifications for Saturday morning.

In the event the weather takes a horrible turn (it's not supposed to--weather is currently calling for a high of 49 and just partly cloudy on Saturday), our backup date is March 2. We will use our automated phone system to call everyone in the event we have to postpone. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For those of you who would like to attend your caucus on Saturday, Jude would be happy to make arrangements with you to start planting at 8:30 AM and leave by 12:00 noon on Saturday.

For those of you who absolutely can't attend this Saturday, but would like to plant some of the trees, e-mail Jude with your Name, Phone #, e-mail address, and # in your group to sign up for a different planting date.

Please contact Jude (jude@nwwatershed.org or 385-5358) if you have a conflict, or plan to leave early on Saturday so she can get accurate numbers for set up & lunch.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

LEARNER EXPO TUESDAY 2/12 - 5:00-6:30 pm
To accommodate a couple of after school activities, we're going to start the Learner Expo at 5 pm and wrap up by 6:30. Please have your children here on time-- their group depends on them! We will have a few snacks available to tide you over until dinner time.

VALENTINES DAY 2/14
Each classroom will decide how to celebrate Valentines Day next week; this won't be a school-wide event. Look for more information from your child(ren)s teacher(s) coming soon. However the classes decide to celebrate, please keep in mind that we want to keep any treats healthy and that candy should be kept at home for later!

DRIVERS NEEDED FOR SKATING TRIP 2/15
We're still in great need of drivers/chaperones for the all-school field trip on Friday, 2/15. Please call, email, or sign up in the office if you can drive. We just need to know how many kids you can take in your car. Thanks!

STARS OF TOMORROW APPLICATIONS DUE 2/15
If your child is interested in the Stars of Tomorrow program, please have them pick up an application in the office. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, 2/15.

WINTER BREAK
Remember that we have no school Feb. 18-22. Enjoy the winter break! It will be Week 1 in the program schedule when we return.

GIRL SCOUT INFO
A local representative for the Girl Scouts dropped off some information in the office. Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 5-17; feel free to pick up a flier in the office.