June 6
Parent Council, Rellik Winery, 6 pm
June 8
Last Day of School, Field Day
8th grade graduation, 6 pm
June 9
Move Up Day, 10-2 pm
June 12
End of Year Picnic, Cantrall-Buckley Park, 11-2 pm
June 15
Board Meeting, 4:30 pm
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From Lilac Rose Kindergarten, arranged by Ms. Ina |
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From the Director
Greetings Madrone Trail Community!
It was quite a long week but it ended beautifully! I couldn’t be more appreciative of the send off assembly the faculty and students put on for me and Myles this morning. It was difficult to bear, but also made me very proud.
Life has a strange way of happening sometimes, but I know I would not be a father now if it weren’t for my time with the children at Madrone Trail as I had never worked with students so young and I know having this experience contributed to me finally wanting a child of my own. I will miss the children the most and will surely come and visit.
I have also never worked with such an amazing faculty. This is truly a special place! I watched Cori playing games with a class today and I’m not quite sure who was having more fun, the kids or her.
Next week is the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony. It’s always such a magical event complete with smiles, tears of joy, and, of course, singing! If you have not been to one before, please join us at Cantrell-Buckley Park, Wednesday at 6pm.
I hope everyone has a great weekend and an awesome summer! I will end with a quote from Dr. Seuss as it pretty much sums up how I think everyone should feel: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
~John Bissey
Director
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End of Year Happenings
There is a lot happening as our school year comes to a close. Please make note of these important dates.
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Monday, June 6: Last Parent Council Meeting of the year. If you are interested in being a Parent Council Representative next year, let us know: parentcouncil@madronetrail.org
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Tuesday, June 7: Walk Through the Grades, 9:00 am. As a goodbye to our 8th graders, they journey from class to class where they are presented with flowers and a small performance. Please send flowers, preferably white, to school that day to be presented to them. In the afternoon at 1:30 pm will be the 8th grade vs. Faculty Kickball game. This year's 8th grade class has been practicing hard for it. We will need some parents, especially of the younger grades (excluding Kindergarten, who do not attend), to volunteer to sit with the classes as the teachers play the game.
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Wednesday, June 8: Last Day of School! We will have Field Day from 11:00-12:30 pm. Students should be prepared to get wet, and should bring a change of clothes and towel. That evening at 6:00 pm will be the 8th grade Graduation at Cantrall-Buckley Park, Group Site A.
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Thursday, June 9: Move Up Thursday, 10-2 pm. This is the day the teachers move classrooms to get ready for the next school year. We will need parent volunteers to come and help move stuff and do some deep cleaning of the classrooms.
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Sunday, June 12: End of Year Picnic at Cantrall-Buckley Park, 11-2 pm, hosted by Parent Council. This is a bring your own everything event where families hang out and celebrate the end of the school year together.
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Kitchen Update
We’ve had a great start with our new school lunch program. Thank you to all the families who have participated. Launching towards the end of the school year was a great opportunity to figure out systems, work out kinks, and present a vision to our community of what school lunch can and should be heading into the fall.
As we close out the year, we’re already looking in that direction! This summer, we’ll be…
- working with the board to iron out a solid financial plan to make our program sustainable
- making some light kitchen remodels to improve service
- connecting with local farms and farm-to-school programs
- strategizing a fall menu that will be both delicious and nutritious
- working with Mr. Joe to develop a robust composting program
- developing a waste reduction plan
- plus much more
Thank you for all of the amazing support, feedback, and participation! It’s been an honor to serve our amazing kids.
~Evan & Sergio
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Yearbooks are Here
Yearbooks are here and look beautiful! They were given out today and the children enjoyed looking through them and signing each others. They are going fast! We have about 45 yearbooks still available on a first come, first serve basis. You can get yours for $18. The office accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. They will be available to purchase until we run out!
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2022-2023 School Calendar
The calendar for the 2022-2023 school year is now available. We strive to follow Medford School District's calendar as much as possible, but there are a few difference here and there. Please make note of those if you have another child in a MSD school.
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From the Athletic Director
It has been a great year for sports here at Madrone Trail. I am proud to be completing my first year as Athletic Director. I had a blast seeing our students grow not only in their physical abilities, but in the concepts of teamwork, fair play, and determination. These qualities will aide them through this life for years to come.
This year we had Futsal and Basketball clinics in the fall, dance in the fall and winter, ski club in the winter, and soccer club and track in the spring.
Special thanks to all our coaches and club directors; Mr. Tryllium (Ski), Mrs. Richardson (Dance), Mr. Roberson (Futsal and basketball), Sergio (Soccer), and Mr. Zeller (Track)
Our partnership with Sacred Heart is growing and we are hoping to offer even more combined sport opportunities next year!
In the meantime, if any parents have a particular skill or sport they have a passion for and would like to work with our students, feel free to email me.
Below is a flier for summer basketball clinic opportunities through Manny basketball.
There are other opportunities through the Medford Parks and Rec for youth in the summer.
Little Hoopsters (basketball)
For 5-8 year olds. Cost $49. Register by July 5th.
Tots sport sampler sessions
For 3-5 year olds. Cost $36
Junior Golf lessons
For 7-16 year olds. Cost $56
A couple fun games to try this summer with a water hose:
Water hose limbo. (Turn on the water and lower the stream every time the kids can “Limbo” under it without getting wet.)
Water hose high jump. (Start with the stream near the ground and raise it every time the kids jump over it without getting wet.)
Either game; eventually the kids get wet!
Thanks everyone,
Jeff Roberson
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Lost & Found
Please grab anything that is yours by the last day of school. It will all be donated after that! Big thanks to Amy Orme for staying on top of lost and found all year long.
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Handlettered by Ms. Cori |
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MADRONE TRAIL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
www.madronetrail.org
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Madrone Trail Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age in its programs and activities. |
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