From the Interim Director

Greetings Madrone Trail,

It’s been an ongoing pleasure to be part of a school with such a strong sense of community. I’ve enjoyed attending parent council, budget committee, site committee, auction committee, school board and other meetings, quickly learning much about the work that happens behind the scenes at Madrone Trail.

With the director’s office positioned right next to the courtyard, hearing the (usually) happy children’s voices playing outside every day has also been delightful.

Some changes you will see on campus include Saul Harper now serving as our Social Emotional Advocate, filling the position vacated by Shelby Dias, who has accepted a position with Southern Oregon ESD. Congratulations Saul, and best wishes Shelby!

We’d also like to welcome aboard Ahavah Oblak from Four Winds Educational Consulting who has been contracted to assist Madrone Trail with seeking and securing grant funding. 

Finally, we have entered into an agreement with Jamie Lloyd to conduct evaluations with our classroom faculty this year. Jamie is a professional consultant with many years of experience in Waldorf education and school administration. He will be on site near the end of this month to facilitate the process. We are lucky to have access to such a rich wealth of professional talent as a resource to support us in organizational growth and development.

As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, or would just like to say hello, please call or stop by any time. 

With gratitude,

Andy Bracco

andy.bracco@madronetrail.org

MOD Pizza Fundraiser for 8th grade

On Thursday, February 15th, MOD Pizza on Rossanley Dr. is hosting a fundraiser for our 8th grade. Mention Madrone Trail when your order your pizza, or use fundraiser code MODGIVES20 on the MOD app or website, and we get 20% of the proceeds of the sales! This is also the same day as the Middle School Dance, so make it part of your plans before or after the dance to help support this fundraiser! Share with your friends!

Auction Update

**Custom Iconic 80s artwork by Kylie Swenson; poster design by Laurel Briggs**

Are You Ready for the Auction!?!?

Grab your mixtapes, lace up your high-tops, and crank up the nostalgia because on March 2, we're taking you back to the ultimate decade – the 80s!

TICKETS

Parents, you don't wanna miss this epic event, so snag those tickets pronto! You can also RSVP on Facebook for more reminders, costume ideas and 80s flair– it's gonna be more iconic than a Molly Ringwald movie marathon!

SET UP OUR BIDDING APP

And get ready to bid like it's 1989 with the Bidding Owl app. Download it now, set up your account, and prepare for a shopping spree that even Mr. T would approve of! Items will be visible on the app starting February 26th. You will need the app for the silent auction, there are no paper bidding sheets this year!

SEEKING CASH SPONSORS & DONATIONS

Here's the deal – the deadline for your righteous donations is February 23. Whether you're throwin' down cash, rockin' vintage items, or flashing gift certificates like a business-savvy Madonna, we want it all in the mix! Email auction@madronetrail.org to become a rockin’ cash sponsor, or to donate an item or gift certificate. Cash sponsors receive tickets and street cred for donating!

COSTUME CONTEST

And for all you cinephiles and celeb enthusiasts, brace yourselves for our mondo costume contest at the event. Think you've got the raddest 80s vibes? Strut your stuff for a chance to win some tubular prizes!

So, don those shades, get movin’ like Pac Man and join us for a night of unforgettable 80s magic at the Madrone Trail Auction. It's gonna be, like, totally awesome!

From the Kitchen

Oatmeal is Back! By popular demand, we will be serving oatmeal again for breakfast every morning starting Monday. It is now available on EZ app if you would like to order ahead for your student.

Breakfast and Lunch (NOT SNACKS) Now Free for All K-8 Students!

Because our community meets a minimum threshold of families participating in SNAP and Medicaid, all breakfast and lunch meals are FREE for all students K-8 starting January 1 (retroactively). Yes, you read that right! ALL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MEALS ARE NOW FREE TO EVERY STUDENT K-8. We will no longer have to process lunch applications and we do not have to track which meals are served to which students, only count the meals each day. This is a game changer, obviously for our parents and kids who do not qualify for free meals already, but it also eases the administrative burden on the lunch program.

Since the program started retroactively on January 1, families who paid for breakfast or lunch must be reimbursed. We have already credited everyone’s account to whom this applies. If you have a significant positive balance on your account, you can request a reimbursement by completing this form. Snacks are not free, so if you would like your student to continue receiving snacks please be sure to indicate on the form how much $ you would like to leave on the account. Be sure to check your balance on EZ app before requesting a reimbursement.

Please Note

Since students participating in the SPROUTS program are not technically district students, this does not apply to pre-K students. Pre-K students may still receive meals but at the established paid price-- funds will need to remain on your account

Our Pre-Order Policy Remains in Place

Pre-orders are required for breakfast burritos and our daily lunch specials; our other breakfast options and daily soups do not require a pre-order. Pre-orders are accepted until 10 pm the day prior to service. If we do not have a pre-order for your student, they are welcome to choose from our other delicious options. Click here for instructions to register for your EZ app meals account 

Bon Appétit! 

May Faire-- Looking for Craft Vendors

It is time again to start thinking of our beautiful May Faire celebration. We are in search of craft vendors. Time to start making things. Students can also have booths with adult supervision. Here is the vendor application which you can print and return to School. Students can ask Ms. Nancy for the student vendor application.

Body Basics and Beyond

Body Basics and Beyond Winter and Spring Session Registration is Open!

Body Basics offers puberty education to youth and for the adults that support them grades 4-8. We now have two programs for boys -- 6th/7th and 8th graders! To get your questions answered or to get information about the boys’ programs, email Karen O'Dougherty at karen@bodybasicsandbeyond.com



To learn more and to register for classes for girls, go to bodybasicsandbeyond.com. 

Offering from Nina Gallwey

Offering from Jacksonville Community Center

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