From the Director

Greeting Madrone Trail Families,

Spring is in the air and lots of activities are on the horizon. I hope you will join us for some campus beautification on Stewardship Day, next Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00AM-1:00PM. We will have lots of projects for all skill sets and everything we do will be immediately visible, bringing instant gratification to our dopamine receptors! Lunch will be provided and more details will follow.

We have some people leaving Madrone Trail this year to pursue other adventures. We appreciate the time they served and wish them well on their next journey. Please join me in thanking the following people for their service to the school: Ina Miranda (Kindergarten), Allison Casenhiser (2nd grade), Hillary Lowenberg (3rd grade), Joe Stogsdill (Woodworking/Gardening), Christa Price (1st grade assistant), Taurie Michele (Office Manager), and Sage Vazquez (Kitchen). Thank you everyone and best wishes.

The hiring committee has been very active, and we are speaking with excellent candidates to fill these vacancies for the upcoming year. In fact, we have already hired Gina Nicoletta-Budler, who will be the Little Hummingbirds Kindergarten teacher next year! See her bio later in the Update.

Next week, we will welcome back music teacher Al Zeller, who has been out on medical leave for much of this year. Mr. Zeller will begin his classes starting on April 18, glad to have you back Mr. Zeller! 5th-8th grade will have music with him once a week, and continue their weekly class with Mrs. Gerig as well.

Thank you for making Madrone Trail Public Charter your school of choice, we are fortunate to have you and your students as a part of the community.  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

Last day to Pre-Order your Yearbook is TODAY!

We are putting the finishing touches on the yearbook right now, so it's time to pre-order your student a yearbook if you haven't already! They are $20, and your last opportunity to get a yearbook with 8th grader Isaac Richardson's original artwork on it. The pre-order window closes today, April 12, at midnight, then they will be on sale on a first come, first served basis when we get them in May.

May Faire Update

May Faire will be Saturday, May 4th from 11-3 pm. Bring your family and friends for a fun day of music, dancing, delicious food, games and prizes! Children must arrive by 10:30 a.m. dressed in festive white and light colored attire, and adults are encouraged to dress accordingly as well.

We always need a lot of help to make this a fun and successful event. The volunteer sign-up sheet is ready to fill in. Click the button below to view it. There are multiple tabs on the sheet, so make sure to visit your child's class page sa well. Each class has a booth. Check with your parent rep to see what supplies are needed. Each class is responsible for bringing tables and canopy. We will need extra canopies as well as a few other items for the additional booths. We have Rosco running the food booth and the menu looks great! Please fill in slots to help out at the food, Bake Sale and flower crown booths too.

Bake Sale please bring goodies separated into $1 portions

K-1 Sweet

2-4 Savory

5-8 drinks (no sodas, juice boxes, flavored water. Sparkling water and plain water)

Flower donations needed. Email Alycia Tingley at alyciaarlene@gmail.com for details on how to help.

Do you know someone that wants to be a vendor for this year's May Faire? You can pass on this application form:  Vendor Application  

New this year, Ms. Cori is starting a lending library for white and light colored clothing to use at May Faire. If you have any May Faire appropriate clothes to donate to it, please give them to Ms. Sherrie in the office. If you are an avid thrift store shopper, keep your eyes out for white clothing, especially dresses and skirts, and consider purchasing a few to donate. We would love to have a wide selection of sizes at hand. In the week leading up to May Faire, the "library" will be open to borrow clothes from if you need something for your child to wear. More details to come in the following weeks.

Kitchen Update

It was a delicious week at Madrone Trail as the students and faculty sampled our new spring menu with a lot of great feedback.

One thing we will try this week is replacing our broccoli salad (the adults and a few kids loved it) with a chilled cucumber salad on Thursdays. Our goal is for kids to eat as many fresh veggies as possible!

Product changes & a note about allergens:

We have recently had to replace some standard items from our supplier… please note that we now only have vegan granola by request. The standard granola menu item contains honey. If your student is vegan and would like granola in the morning please let us know!

On the same note, we have had to change our hamburger buns (this is applies to sloppy joes on Fridays) and they contain a small amount of sesame oil. 

If your student has any other allergies that you have not already informed us about, please let us know (send an email to kitchen@madronetrail.org).

Did you know….?

That our ground beef comes from Rusted Gate Farm, just down the street? This is made possible by an ongoing USDA grant. We look forward to introducing more local, organic, and natural ingredients to our program as time goes on!

Have a great weekend! Here are a few photos from today’s lunch…

Stewardship Day

It's time for our Spring Stewardship Day! Madrone Trail needs YOUR help to refresh, organize and beautify our campus:

When: Saturday, April 20th: 10am-1pm.

What: This is an awesome opportunity to spend time together as a community, and take care for our campus. We have something for everyone!

Please check-in at the Kinderyard between 10-10:30 am to be guided to your task/project. 

Bring: Tools/gloves for your specified task, and a water bottle. 

Child care: Provided by Miss Josclyn in the Kinderyard for ages 3-9.

Lunch: Pizza will be provided! 

Projects:

Weed whacking

Sanding, Painting

Picnic table repairs and refinishing

Gardening

Etc.

What project calls to you? Sign up by clicking the link below: 

Middle School Movie Night

The Middle School Committee will be putting on a free movie night for the middle schoolers on Friday, April 19th from 7:00-9:30 pm. We will be viewing the movie Holes (PG). Have your student bring a blanket, pillow, & snacks. Snacks & drinks will be available for purchase with the funds going toward future middle school dances and get-togethers.

From the Athletic Director

We have had 2 track meets since the last Friday Update, including a meet at Saint Mary’s on April 4th and a meet at Grants Pass High School on April 8th. Our kids have done great and have recorded a lot of PRs (Personal Records) in that time frame. We especially had a good showing in the men’s Javelin at Grants Pass high with all 4 of our 7th grade throwers placing in the top 10 and 8th grader Isaac Richardson placing 2nd overall. We also set 5 school records in the Grants Pass meet!

Track meet Notable Finishes

Here are your top 10 finishers by event and grade. (2 meets are listed). Go Dragons!

April 4th (Saint Mary’s Meet)

(Women’s Events)

100 Meters

6th

Gracie Walker (17.07) 6th place

200 Meters

8th

Anastasia Lamont (35.69) 8th place

400 Meters

8th

Sidra Price (1:26.82) 4th place

1500 Meters

8th

Sidra Price (6:54.14) 2nd place

Discus

8th

Claire Thorer (37’6”) 10th place

Javelin

8th

Anastasia Lamont (63’1”) 2nd place

Nusa Kumara (51’0”) 6th place

7th

Adrianna Oakes (42’1”) 6th place

Long Jump

6th

Gracie Walker (10’3”) 3rd place

(Men’s Events)

100 Meters

6th

Connor Livdahl (17.47) 4th place

Mason Goldey (18.37) 6th place

7th

Silas Moon (15.20) 4th place

Roman Roberson (16.00) 7th place

8th

Theo Kingzett (13.18) 3rd place

200 Meters

7th

Titus Stewart (33.91) 5th place

8th

Theo Kingzett (26.00) 1st place

400 Meters

6th

Mason Goldey (1:33.05) 2nd place

7th

Luke Walker (1:16.01) 2nd place

8th

Isaac Richardson (1:06.86) 2nd place

800 Meters

8th

Isaac Richardson (2:47.81) 2nd place

6th

John Richardson (3:24.24) 2nd place

1500 Meters

7th

Titus Stewart (6:28.62) 4th place

Peter Lummer (8:11.63) 6th place

Shot Put

7th

Roman Roberson (28’8”) 2nd place

Rowan Treuman-Brown (24’5”) 10th place

Javelin

6th

Mason Goldey (54’2”) 5th place

John Richardson (45’7”) 7th place

Connor Livdahl (45’7”) 9th place

7th

Luke Walker (80’4”) 3rd place

Silas Moon (76’5”) 6th place

8th

Isaac Richardson (91’0”) 7th place

Long Jump

7th

Silas Moon (14’2”) 2nd place           

4 x 100 Relay team: Silas, Titus, Rowan, Theo K. (59.81) 3rd place

(April 8^th Grants Pass High Meet)

(Women’s Events)

100 Meters

6th

Bailey Briggs (15.82) 6th place

Jazelle Santos Ward (16.08) 7th place

200 Meters

6th

Bailey Briggs (31.76) 2nd place (Record watch: 2nd fastest 6th grade Madrone time)

800 Meters

Maddy Bevers (3:03.81) 1st place

1500 Meters

Sidra Price (7:09.62) 1st place

3000 Meters

Maddy Bevers (13:41.58) 2nd place

Shot Put

7th

Natasha Wright (25’9”) 5^th place NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!!

Discus

7th

Adrianna Oakes (47’1”) 4^th place

Javelin

7th

Adrianna Oakes (53’8”) 8^th place

8^th

Maddie Bevers (71’4”) 1^st place NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!!

Anastasia Lamont (59’7”) 3^rd place

4 x 100 team Satya, Nusa, Lucas, Maddie (1:03.77) 8^th overall

(Men’s events)

100 Meters

7th

Silas Moon (14.25) 10^th place

8th

Theo Kingzett (12.93) 7^th Place

200 Meters

7th

Khai Knoop (31.63) 7^th Place

8th

Theo Kingzett (25.97) 2^nd place NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!!

400 Meters

8th

Isaac Richardson (1:07.62) 5^th place

3000 Meters

John Richardson (16:09.6) 3^rd place

Shot put

7th

Roman Roberson (30’11.5”) 2nd place NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!!

Discus

6th

Gray Bardsley (48’1.5”) 6th place New school 6th grade record!

Javelin

6th

John Richardson (55’0”) 7th place

7th

Luke Walker (88’4”) 4th place

Roman Roberson (74’6”) 7th place

Silas Moon (71’7”) 8th place

Khai Knoop (69’8”) 10th place

8th

Isaac Richardson (111’3”) 2nd place NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!!

Long Jump

7th

Silas Moon (14’6.25”) 3rd place New school 7th grade record!

Luke Walker (11’7”) 10th place

4 x 100 Relay teams

7th Khai, Luke, Roman, Silas (59.71) 4th place

8th Theo K., Rowan T., Titus, Isaac (56.69) 3rd place

Remaining Meet Schedule

Monday, April 15th @ Spiegelberg (Oakdale Middle School) 4:00 pm

Wednesday, April 24th @ Ashland Middle School (6th grade districts) 3:00 pm

Note: 6th graders will not practice after this date

Thursday, May 2nd @ Eagle Point High School (7th/8th district) 1:00 pm

We have a school district bus for this meet, leaving Madrone at 11:30 am

Soccer Club

Reminder: Soccer Club is Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm. Please pick your student up promptly at 3:00 pm.  

Remaining dates: April 17th, April 24th, May 1st, May 8th, May 15th, and May 22nd

We have a parent volunteer for the rest of the dates, but one more would also be helpful. Please email me if interested.

Go Dragons!

Jeff Roberson

jeff.roberson@madronetrail.org

Meet Miss Gina- Little Hummingbirds Kindergarten Teacher 2024-2025

Miss Gina is grateful for this opportunity to serve the children and families of the Rogue Valley through the ever wise, and wonderful, Waldorf curriculum. Teaching, art, gardening, and community have all been woven into her life since the beginning of her career, which has its roots in Southern Oregon. Gina is thrilled to be returning to Southern Oregon after teaching and learning in upstate New York and most recently in Colorado.

Gina is a trained K-12 art teacher as well as a certified Waldorf Teacher with an emphasis in therapeutic work with young children. Over the last few years, she and her family have been making their way back to the Rogue Valley, and she looks forward to being a guide and steward for the youngest members of the Madrone Trail community. Gina is inspired on a daily basis in her work with the children and their families, as together they celebrate life and learning through rhythm, outdoor play, storytelling, song and craft.

Sprouts Program 2024-2025

We have begun accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Sprouts Preschool Program. Interested families who have not yet filled out the Sprouts Preschool Program Interest Form should fill out the form to get on the list. Once you have submitted the form, the program manager will send further details about the program, teacher bios, cost, etc., for your review so you can make the best decision for your family. Applications will be sent out to families who have submitted their form.

Your child must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply:

1. Child must be 4 years of age by June 1st, 2024 to be considered for the 24-25 school year. 

2. Child must be potty trained.

3. Child must be able to be away from parents for at least a four hour period.

4. Note: Enrollment into the Sprouts program does not guarantee a spot in Kindergarten

For further questions, please contact the program manager: taurie.michele@madronetrail.org

An Easy Way to Support Madrone Trail

If you shop at Fred Meyer there is an easy way to earn money for our school! You only need to set it up once, then you are good to go.

The Fred Meyer Community Rewards program donates to local schools, community organizations, and non-profits. Go to their website. You will need to create a log-in if you don't have one already, or sign-in if you do. Search for Madrone Trail Public Charter School, and select us as your charity of choice. You can also do this through the Fred Meyer app. Every time you use your Fred Meyer Reward Card it will donate a small portion to our school. Last quarter our school earned $43.76 from 31 families, the more families we can get to do this the better!

Spring Offerings from Nina Gallwey

State Testing

The window for taking our state-wide assessment, the SBAC, is now open. Students in 3rd-8th grade are tested annually in Language Arts and Math, and 5th and 8th graders are tested in Science as well. As per Oregon law, parents and guardians have the right to opt their children out of this assessment. In order to do this, you will need to meet in person with our School Test Coordinator, Ms. Cori, to sign the opt-out form. Please email her to set-up a time to meet if you wish to opt your child out of state testing, cori.royer@madronetrail.org. As a reminder, 3rd, 5th, and 8th graders do not have to take the Spring I-ready assessment so they can focus all of their attention on the SBAC.

Quote of the Day

Handlettered and drawn by Ms. Cori

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