From the Director

Dear Families,

We have made it through September! It’s hard to believe that we are stepping into fall so soon!

I just want to take a moment to relay my commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all of our students. I want Madrone Trail to be a school where children feel welcome and comfortable. As a Waldorf School we nurture the individual learning journey and promote creativity in art, in music, and in movement. This is such an amazing opportunity for our students to develop in mind, body, and spirit. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, I would encourage you to share. I am a very open person, and would welcome your input as we work together to nurture our wonderful school. 

We are getting closer to having our new modular classrooms. The modular is finished and ready for delivery. We are now waiting for the county to approve our permit application and I am working on getting fire alarm systems and electrical ready for the install. 

Have a wonderful weekend,

~Kendall Roberts

Director

kendall.roberts@madronetrail.org

Michaelmas

We had a beautiful Michaelmas celebration this afternoon. We opened with a few words from Mrs. Horvath, our second grade teacher. The teachers then sang, followed by a performance from our dance team. We also got to hear a song from the middle school choir and watched the 2nd grade class perform St. George and the Dragon. We then ate Dragon Bread and drank cider. Here are some of the wonderful Dragon Breads that were feasted upon this year!

Registration Packets

Registration packets were sent home today. Please return the completed forms as soon as possible, as well as payment for the supply fee and field trip fee. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 541-842-3657. The supply fee for all grades is $150, but if you get it in before October 28, there will be a 20% discount, making it $120. The field trip fee this year is $50 for 1st and 2nd grade, $75 for 3rd grade, and $100 for 4th-8th grade.

Picture Day

Picture Day will be on Tuesday, October 11. Reminder forms went home today with a code you can use to pre-order your picture packages. You can pre-order at mylifetouch.com. Use the code EVT8ZQJKZ to find our school. Paper order forms will go out soon as well.

We will also need a few Picture Day parent helpers to assist. Helpers get a coupon to reduce the price of their picture packages. Let Sherrie in the office know if you can help out on picture day: sherrie.gasper@madronetrail.org

8th grade Soup Fundraiser

We are launching our soup service on Monday, October 3, to replace the pizza fundraiser! Soup will be available every day. The 8th grade class will be taking orders for soup in the courtyard every morning with the support of Chef Evan and parents. Every 16 oz soup is scratch-made and comes with a slice of sprouted multigrain bread from our friends at Rise Up! and a cube of butter. The soups will rotate each week and there will always be a gluten-free vegan and a gluten-free meat or dairy based option. Cost is $5 and you are more than welcome to pay in advance for multiple days. Cash only please! All proceeds go to the 8th grade to fund their class trip at the end of the year. Let's see how far we can send them!

Soup choices for the week of October 3-7:

• Red Lentil & Veggie (vegan, GF, contains coconut)
• Mama Leone’s Chicken Soup (GF, contains dairy)

Talented and Gifted Program

Medford District 549C schools are in the process of identifying students who are academically talented and/or intellectually gifted. Second graders will be screened later this fall. Additionally students may be nominated for the Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) by the following: national or state test scores, teachers, parents, community members, or by self-nomination. After nominations are complete, information will be gathered and a screening committee will screen each student. Students will be contacted if additional testing is needed. If you wish to obtain information on this program or you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Percy, the Madrone Trail TAG coordinator at suzanne.percy@madronetrail.org, or Hunter Emery, the district Talented and Gifted Specialist at 541.842.1043

Teacher and Assistant Substitutes

Madrone Trail is always looking to add to our substitute list for teachers and assistants. If you are interested or know someone who is, please email office@madronetrail.org to get started on the process of becoming one.