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Cedar Tree School Dedication
Cedar Tree's brand new campus in Ridgefield, Washington was officially dedicated October 4, 2008. Local pastors and other dignitaries from Clark County joined Cedar Tree families and friends to celebrate the school's new home. See photos from the ceremony.
New Campus Takes Shape
Cedar Tree's brand new campus in Ridgefield, Washington is taking shape. The new classroom buildings are in place, parking lots are complete, and the site is being prepared for students. See the current construction photos.
The construction project continues to go well, but the necessary County inspections are not going to be able to be completed in time to start school on our original target date. We sincerely apologize for the delay, but hope that any inconveniences will be outweighed by the fact that the Lord has blessed us with a beautiful, 15-acre facility in which to cultivate minds and nurture hearts for generations to come.
Therefore, our first day of school will be delayed until Monday, September 15th.
Many thanks to all who are helping move equipment into all of the classrooms this week. Teachers have appreciated being able to get everything set up and ready for students as we are awaiting occupancy approval. Don't forget further heavy lifting opportunities Friday evening and Saturday.
Cedar Tree Wins Grant
On June 18, Board Member Ken Gossman and Science Teacher Jackie Aylor
received a grant to Cedar Tree of four thousand dollars from The Fred Meyer Fund
to develop an educational garden at our new campus. The award to develop a yearround,
educational garden came after Miss Aylor’s research began last fall.
"We hope this community grant will help Cedar Tree continue the important work it is
doing to enhance the welfare of the community,” said Glynda Brockhoff,
philanthropy coordinator for Fred Meyer stores and The Fred Meyer fund.
Funded by donations from Fred Meyer Associates and customer donations in the
Make Change Count coin boxes at all check stands, the grant monies are combined and
allocated by the company’s advisory committees who grant assistance to
nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping children and reducing hunger in
communities served by 129 Fred Meyer stores in four states.
For Cedar Tree, the grant supplies raised beds materials, espaliered fruit trees, and
tools to establish this outdoor classroom. Produce not used by Cedar Tree will be
donated to “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” the Ridgefield food bank.
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