Sprouts Festival of Trees Staff Policy - Revision history

MandiSue: /* Overview */

2025-12-10T16:52:42Z

Overview

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	= Scope =		= Scope =
	This policy applies to:		This policy applies to:
	* All Sprouts classrooms participating in the Festival of Trees.		* All Sprouts classrooms and ancillary programs participating in the Festival of Trees (such as feeding programs).
	* All Sprouts teachers, assistant teachers, and classroom support staff.		* All Sprouts teachers, assistant teachers, and classroom support staff.
	* Any other staff or volunteers assisting with Sprouts trees.		* Any other staff or volunteers assisting with Sprouts trees.
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	All ornaments for Sprouts trees must:		All ornaments for Sprouts trees must:
	* Be created by or with the participation of the children in the classroom.		* Be created by or with the participation of the children in the classroom.
	* Include a clear personalization element so it is obvious which child the ornament belongs to. Acceptable personalization may include:		**Up to 20% of ornaments may be created by staff members/adults (such as 3d printed name ornaments, standard ball ornaments) as "filler."
			* Include a clear personalization element representing each enrolled child so it is obvious which child the ornament belongs to. Acceptable personalization may include:
	** A photo of the child.		** A photo of the child.
	** A handprint, footprint, or similar unique mark.		** A handprint, footprint, or similar unique mark.
	** The child’s name clearly written.		** The child’s name clearly written (preferably in their own hand).
	** Another simple, identifiable marker approved by ~~the lead teacher~~.		** Another simple, identifiable marker approved by Sprouts Administration.

	Additional expectations:		Additional expectations:
	* Ornaments should be age-appropriate and safe for children to handle.		* Ornaments should be age-appropriate and safe for children to create and handle.
	* Ornaments should be durable enough to hang on the tree and be transported home.		* Ornaments should be durable enough to hang on the tree and be transported home.
	* Whenever possible, ornaments should reflect the theme (if any) decided by the ~~Festival of Trees Committee~~ and/or Sprouts ~~leadership~~.		* Whenever possible, ornaments should reflect the theme (if any) decided by the teaching lead and/or Sprouts Administration.
			*Ornaments should be started at least 2 weeks before the event to allow enough time for all children to participate. Ornaments should be complete by 4 days before the event. If a child has not completed at least 1 ornament by that date, the lead teacher will notify Sprouts Administration who and why (such as extended illness or late drop offs).

	= Distribution of Ornaments =		= Distribution of Ornaments =
	Each child’s ornament will be ~~sent home~~ at the end of the festival period.		Each child’s ornament will be kept on the tree at least until the end of the festival period.

	Ornaments may be distributed:		Ornaments may be distributed:
	* On the last day of school before Christmas break, or		* On the last day of school before Winter Break
	* At the ~~Christmas concert,~~		*On a child's last day before they will be gone over Winter Break (such as planned absence to go out of town)
			* At the Winter Concert for Preschool

	~~whichever~~ option best serves the children and families and is determined by Sprouts leadership in consultation with the Festival of Trees Committee.		Whichever option best serves the children and families and is determined by Sprouts leadership in consultation with the Festival of Trees Committee should be utilized.

	The lead teacher is responsible for:		The lead teacher is responsible for:
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	= Tree Design and Layout =		= Tree Design and Layout =
	* The lead teacher, in consultation with ~~classroom staff~~, will determine the overall design and layout of the classroom tree.		* The lead teacher after collecting the input of the rest of the classroom staff, in consultation with Administration, will determine the overall design and layout of the classroom tree. Tree theme and general ornament design should be determined by 4 weeks before the event.
	* Teachers are encouraged to:		* Teachers are encouraged to:
	** Involve children in age-appropriate decisions ~~(e.g., where to hang certain ornaments, simple thematic ideas).~~		** Involve children in age-appropriate decisions
	** Keep the design welcoming, festive, and appropriate for a family-friendly setting.		** Keep the design welcoming, festive, and appropriate for a family-friendly setting

	= Tree Setup and Tear-Down =		= Tree Setup and Tear-Down =
	* The tree will be set up and decorated by the teacher, with optional assistance from classroom staff and children, as appropriate for the age group.		* The tree will be set up and decorated by the lead teacher, with optional assistance from classroom staff and children, as appropriate for the age group. The tree decorating should be complete at least 24 hours before the first day of the festival, if not sooner.
	* Teachers may include the children in setup and decorating as a learning and community-building activity.		* Teachers may include the children in setup and decorating as a learning and community-building activity.
	* The teacher (with classroom staff support) is responsible for:		* The teacher (with classroom staff support) is responsible for:
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	= Display Timeline and Location =		= Display Timeline and Location =
	* Sprouts trees will be part of the main Festival of Trees event.		* Sprouts trees will be part of the main Festival of Trees event.
	* After the event, Sprouts trees will be moved to the community room for ongoing display throughout the season, according to the schedule determined by the Festival of Trees Committee and Sprouts leadership.		* After the event, Sprouts classroom trees will be moved to the community room for ongoing display throughout the season, according to the schedule determined by the Festival of Trees Committee and Sprouts leadership. Ancillary program trees may or may not be moved to the community room.
	* Any changes to display location or timeline will be communicated to staff by Sprouts leadership.		* Any changes to display location or timeline will be communicated to staff by Sprouts leadership.

	= Program Book Submissions =		= Program Book Submissions =
	* Information, photos, or descriptions for the Festival of Trees program book (or similar printed/digital materials) must be submitted by the deadlines set by the Festival of Trees Committee.		Information, photos, or descriptions for the Festival of Trees program book (or similar printed/digital materials) must be submitted by the deadlines set by the Festival of Trees Committee. Lead teachers are responsible for submitting their tree descriptions related to the chosen theme. Sprouts Administration will provide additional promotional text to be placed at the end of their description.
	* The lead teacher is responsible for:
	** Providing any requested class information, theme descriptions~~, or photos by~~ the ~~due date~~.
	** Coordinating with Sprouts ~~leadership if assistance is needed~~ to ~~meet~~ the ~~deadline~~.

	= Communication and Questions =		= Communication and Questions =

PastorLance: /* Sprouts Festival of Trees Staff Policy */

2025-12-10T15:49:25Z

Sprouts Festival of Trees Staff Policy

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	~~= Sprouts Festival of Trees Staff Policy =~~		= Purpose =

	== Purpose ==
	This policy establishes clear expectations for Sprouts staff participating in the annual Festival of Trees. It outlines how classroom trees are created, decorated, displayed, and how children’s ornaments are personalized and distributed.		This policy establishes clear expectations for Sprouts staff participating in the annual Festival of Trees. It outlines how classroom trees are created, decorated, displayed, and how children’s ornaments are personalized and distributed.

	== Scope ==		= Scope =
	This policy applies to:		This policy applies to:
	* All Sprouts classrooms participating in the Festival of Trees.		* All Sprouts classrooms participating in the Festival of Trees.
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	* Any other staff or volunteers assisting with Sprouts trees.		* Any other staff or volunteers assisting with Sprouts trees.

	== Overview ==		= Overview =
	Each Sprouts classroom is assigned one tree to decorate for the Festival of Trees.		Each Sprouts classroom is assigned one tree to decorate for the Festival of Trees.
	* Tree ornaments are made by the children in that classroom.		* Tree ornaments are made by the children in that classroom.
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	* Sprouts trees will be included in the public Festival of Trees event and then moved to the community room for display throughout the season.		* Sprouts trees will be included in the public Festival of Trees event and then moved to the community room for display throughout the season.

	== Ornament Guidelines ==		= Ornament Guidelines =
	All ornaments for Sprouts trees must:		All ornaments for Sprouts trees must:
	* Be created by or with the participation of the children in the classroom.		* Be created by or with the participation of the children in the classroom.
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	* Whenever possible, ornaments should reflect the theme (if any) decided by the Festival of Trees Committee and/or Sprouts leadership.		* Whenever possible, ornaments should reflect the theme (if any) decided by the Festival of Trees Committee and/or Sprouts leadership.

	== Distribution of Ornaments ==		= Distribution of Ornaments =
	Each child’s ornament will be sent home at the end of the festival period.		Each child’s ornament will be sent home at the end of the festival period.
	Ornaments may be distributed:		Ornaments may be distributed:
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	* Communicating with families about when ornaments will be sent home.		* Communicating with families about when ornaments will be sent home.

	== Tree Design and Layout ==		= Tree Design and Layout =
	* The lead teacher, in consultation with classroom staff, will determine the overall design and layout of the classroom tree.		* The lead teacher, in consultation with classroom staff, will determine the overall design and layout of the classroom tree.
	* Teachers are encouraged to:		* Teachers are encouraged to:
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	** Keep the design welcoming, festive, and appropriate for a family-friendly setting.		** Keep the design welcoming, festive, and appropriate for a family-friendly setting.

	== Tree Setup and Tear-Down ==		= Tree Setup and Tear-Down =
	* The tree will be set up and decorated by the teacher, with optional assistance from classroom staff and children, as appropriate for the age group.		* The tree will be set up and decorated by the teacher, with optional assistance from classroom staff and children, as appropriate for the age group.
	* Teachers may include the children in setup and decorating as a learning and community-building activity.		* Teachers may include the children in setup and decorating as a learning and community-building activity.
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	** Assisting with the removal of ornaments and the tear-down of the tree after the display period is over.		** Assisting with the removal of ornaments and the tear-down of the tree after the display period is over.

	== Display Timeline and Location ==		= Display Timeline and Location =
	* Sprouts trees will be part of the main Festival of Trees event.		* Sprouts trees will be part of the main Festival of Trees event.
	* After the event, Sprouts trees will be moved to the community room for ongoing display throughout the season, according to the schedule determined by the Festival of Trees Committee and Sprouts leadership.		* After the event, Sprouts trees will be moved to the community room for ongoing display throughout the season, according to the schedule determined by the Festival of Trees Committee and Sprouts leadership.
	* Any changes to display location or timeline will be communicated to staff by Sprouts leadership.		* Any changes to display location or timeline will be communicated to staff by Sprouts leadership.

	== Program Book Submissions ==		= Program Book Submissions =
	* Information, photos, or descriptions for the Festival of Trees program book (or similar printed/digital materials) must be submitted by the deadlines set by the Festival of Trees Committee.		* Information, photos, or descriptions for the Festival of Trees program book (or similar printed/digital materials) must be submitted by the deadlines set by the Festival of Trees Committee.
	* The lead teacher is responsible for:		* The lead teacher is responsible for:
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	** Coordinating with Sprouts leadership if assistance is needed to meet the deadline.		** Coordinating with Sprouts leadership if assistance is needed to meet the deadline.

	== Communication and Questions ==		= Communication and Questions =
	* Questions about this policy or the Festival of Trees process should be directed to Sprouts leadership or the Festival of Trees Committee.		* Questions about this policy or the Festival of Trees process should be directed to Sprouts leadership or the Festival of Trees Committee.
	* Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in advance by Sprouts leadership.		* Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in advance by Sprouts leadership.

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= Sprouts Festival of Trees Staff Policy =

== Purpose ==
This policy establishes clear expectations for Sprouts staff participating in the annual Festival of Trees. It outlines how classroom trees are created, decorated, displayed, and how children’s ornaments are personalized and distributed.

== Scope ==
This policy applies to:
* All Sprouts classrooms participating in the Festival of Trees.
* All Sprouts teachers, assistant teachers, and classroom support staff.
* Any other staff or volunteers assisting with Sprouts trees.

== Overview ==
Each Sprouts classroom is assigned one tree to decorate for the Festival of Trees.
* Tree ornaments are made by the children in that classroom.
* Teachers and staff are responsible for helping children create ornaments and for building excitement about the tree and the event.
* Sprouts trees will be included in the public Festival of Trees event and then moved to the community room for display throughout the season.

== Ornament Guidelines ==
All ornaments for Sprouts trees must:
* Be created by or with the participation of the children in the classroom.
* Include a clear personalization element so it is obvious which child the ornament belongs to. Acceptable personalization may include:
** A photo of the child.
** A handprint, footprint, or similar unique mark.
** The child’s name clearly written.
** Another simple, identifiable marker approved by the lead teacher.

Additional expectations:
* Ornaments should be age-appropriate and safe for children to handle.
* Ornaments should be durable enough to hang on the tree and be transported home.
* Whenever possible, ornaments should reflect the theme (if any) decided by the Festival of Trees Committee and/or Sprouts leadership.

== Distribution of Ornaments ==
Each child’s ornament will be sent home at the end of the festival period.
Ornaments may be distributed:
* On the last day of school before Christmas break, **or**
* At the Christmas concert,

whichever option best serves the children and families and is determined by Sprouts leadership in consultation with the Festival of Trees Committee.

The lead teacher is responsible for:
* Ensuring that each ornament is returned to the correct child.
* Communicating with families about when ornaments will be sent home.

== Tree Design and Layout ==
* The lead teacher, in consultation with classroom staff, will determine the overall design and layout of the classroom tree.
* Teachers are encouraged to:
** Involve children in age-appropriate decisions (e.g., where to hang certain ornaments, simple thematic ideas).
** Keep the design welcoming, festive, and appropriate for a family-friendly setting.

== Tree Setup and Tear-Down ==
* The tree will be set up and decorated by the teacher, with optional assistance from classroom staff and children, as appropriate for the age group.
* Teachers may include the children in setup and decorating as a learning and community-building activity.
* The teacher (with classroom staff support) is responsible for:
** Ensuring the tree is fully decorated by the deadline set by the Festival of Trees Committee.
** Ensuring the area around the tree is safe, tidy, and accessible.
** Assisting with the removal of ornaments and the tear-down of the tree after the display period is over.

== Display Timeline and Location ==
* Sprouts trees will be part of the main Festival of Trees event.
* After the event, Sprouts trees will be moved to the community room for ongoing display throughout the season, according to the schedule determined by the Festival of Trees Committee and Sprouts leadership.
* Any changes to display location or timeline will be communicated to staff by Sprouts leadership.

== Program Book Submissions ==
* Information, photos, or descriptions for the Festival of Trees program book (or similar printed/digital materials) must be submitted by the deadlines set by the Festival of Trees Committee.
* The lead teacher is responsible for:
** Providing any requested class information, theme descriptions, or photos by the due date.
** Coordinating with Sprouts leadership if assistance is needed to meet the deadline.

== Communication and Questions ==
* Questions about this policy or the Festival of Trees process should be directed to Sprouts leadership or the Festival of Trees Committee.
* Any exceptions to this policy must be approved in advance by Sprouts leadership.

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