From the Director

Dear Families,

February has arrived which means that Spring is just around the corner! There are a few key events coming up including our second Stewardship day and our annual auction, which is once again an in-person event. We hope to see you at both events!

KITCHEN ASSISTANT NEEDED

As we prepare to launch our Hot Lunch Program, we are looking to hire additional help. If you are interested in a part-time position, please click HERE to apply.

General Requirements

• Must pass MSD background check and drug screening
• Reliable transportation
• At least 1 year relevant food service experience
• Valid food handlers card (can be obtained upon hire)
• Experience with children, personal or professional
• Willingness to comply with food safety requirements regarding hair coverings, footwear, jewelry and nail polish as well as school dress code policies
• Ability to learn and follow standard operating procedures and complete daily task checklists

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

Further down in this communication is information about our hot lunch program. Chef Evan recently provided the food for our staff get-together and it was amazing!! I am confident that our students will be presented with an equally amazing cuisine come February 27! Our website has been updated to include all of the information you will need so your student(s) can take advantage of this amazing meal program. Check out the website HERE.

COFFEE WITH ADMINISTRATION 

I will be making myself available each week after our assembly or play for a “Coffee with the Administration” discussion. This will be an informal get together where you are free to ask questions, raise concerns, share ideas and provide me the opportunity to seek feedback from you. So I invite you to stay for a few minutes after each assembly and sample Chef Evan’s special blend while we chat!

Have a wonderful weekend,

~Kendall Roberts

Director

kendall.roberts@madronetrail.org

Stewardship Day

We need YOUR help to take care of, and beautify our campus! 

When: Saturday, Feb. 11th 10-1pm.

What: Please see the project list below and click on the link below to sign up if a project calls to you. If you have a trailer to help haul some items or make a dump run we could especially use your help on this day.

Mr. Joe and Mr. Sergio will be available at check-in between 10-10:30 to guide you into your project. Please check in at the Kinder yard. 

Bring: Tools/gloves for your specified task

Child care: will be provided from 10-1 pm in the Kinderyard or a classroom (weather dependent), and Pizza for lunch at noon!

Projects:

• Clean out shed on north side of property (gloves, trailer for trash, demo tools to disassemble chicken tractor)
• Relocate rabbit hutch (gloves, trailer to help move)
• Remove t-posts in the field 
• Move large water tank (gloves, trailer to help move)
• Setup shade/rain tent in field for Middle school students
• Sanding/Staining cedar boards for stairs (Palm sanders, ear/eye/breathing ppe recommended--sanding pads provided)
• Refinishing picnic tables 
• Bulb planting/weeding/gardening (bring extra bulbs from your garden or cuttings to plant!)

What project calls to you? Let us know down below!

Thank you for your willingness to help steward and invest in your child's school. It takes a village! 

Auction Update

The auction is just around the corner! The cutoff to purchase tickets with dinner is Feb 20th. Be sure to get your tickets here! If you would like to donate a product or service to the auction, please fill out this form. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed! We also still have a few volunteer spots left to fill. Check these out here (the open slots are highlighted red) and then message auction@madronetrail.org to sign up! 1 hour of work = $15 toward your ticket.

Thanks to our generous sponsors!

Cans And Bottles Fundraiser

The 8th grade class is collecting cans and bottles to help fund their 8th grade trip. There are now blue containers around campus to put recycling in. You can also bring bags of can and bottles to the 8th grade classroom or get pre-labeled green bags from Mr. Harper or an 8th grader. Fill them up and bring them back to the 8th grade classroom. Thanks for your support!

Lunch Program Update

If you haven't returned the forms yet for the lunch program, please do so ASAP! We cannot guarantee your student's account will be set-up and ready to go if you wait until the last minute. If you've misplaced the forms or they didn't make it back to you (or you'd simply like to avoid dealing with paper), all of the same information and forms are available on the school website. Any questions, comments, or feedback can be directed to Chef Evan at evan.wilson@madronetrail.org.

Skater drawn by Sofia Turrubiartes, 6th grade

Art Contest

Last week, Chef Evan asked students to create food-related art for the cafeteria and we received more than 50 submissions! The winner's piece will be featured on our official menu posted next to our service window. The results are in!

In first place... 

"Cool Banana" by Mafi Wilde, 6th grade. Great job, Mafi!

Runners-up:

"Pancake Stack" by Oliver Shaw, 3rd grade

and



"Spaghetti Dragon", Delia Sanders, 4th grade

From the Athletic Director

Basketball



Our girls played Monday vs. New Hope and won 24-18! On Wednesday, we lost a close battle 20-22 to Applegate. Great job Madrone Trail Dragons!

Notable performances vs. New Hope

Maddy Bevers: 7 points

Josephine Gervasi: 4 points

Bella Waterman: 2 points

Notable performances vs. Applegate

Natasha Wright: 2 steals, 1 rebound

Maddy Bevers: 8 points, 2 steals

Next week’s games

Monday 2/6 @ Lorna Byrne 4:30

101 South Junction Avenue in Cave Junction

Also, the girls have 2 home games left at Sacred Heart. They are Monday 2/13 at 4:00 and Wednesday 2/22 at 5:00. Please consider coming out to one of those 2 games to support your Dragons!

Go Dragons!

~Jeff Roberson

jeff.roberson@madronetrail.org

Parent Education Offered

Former Madrone Trail Mom, Satya Beneventi, is Your Partner in Parenting and is deeply passionate about her work as a Parent Coach. Satya offers Individual, Couple & Group sessions. Click the image below to take the quiz and learn how to better connect with your child. 

Sprouts Program 2023-2024

As we look towards next year, we are offering 3 Open House sessions for families interested in the Sprout Preschool Program for 2023-2024. We also have a few spots still open this year. This is a chance to see the classrooms and meet both of our teachers. You can read the teachers' bios on our website here.  

Our Sprouts Preschool Program is a mixed-age Kindergarten classroom joining 6 sprouts and 14 kindergartners for each class.

Applications will be emailed out to everyone who have submitted the Sprouts Program Interest Form, linked below. This form is required in order to receive an application, as it confirms that your child has met the initial criteria to be considered for the program.

Open House Offerings:

February 10th, 11:30 - 12:30pm

March 10th, 11:00am - 12:00pm

April 14th, 11:00am - 12:00pm

For further details, contact the Office Manager at taurie.michele@madronetrail.org

Interested in Being a Substitute at Madrone Trail?

Review our current Indeed Job listings for each position and apply today!

Substitute Teacher Assistant

Substitute Teacher

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