March 21-April 1
Spring Break
April 4
School Resumes
May Faire Meeting, 3:30 pm
Parent Council, 6 pm, Rellik Winery
April 7
North and South reps visit 8th grade, 10:30 am
April 8
No School- In-service Day
April 13
Board Meeting, 4:30 pm
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Watercolor painting by Delia Sanders, 3rd grade |
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Friday Update Update
The Friday Update is taking a break over Spring Break and will be back Friday, April 8. We hope you all have a wonderful and fulfilling break and we'll see you back at school Monday, April 4.
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Board Update
Greetings Madrone Trail Community,
We appear to be completing a difficult 2-year period of the pandemic, and we know the last month or two has been particularly turbulent. Last month, the board shared concerns about our Executive Director, and considered means of separation. Many in the community were not happy about this, and the most unified sentiment was that people wanted our administration to remain stable through the end of the school year. We heard you, and considered this as we continued to find a path forward and deal with various school issues.
The board met in a Special session yesterday, March 17, to discuss the complaint that was filed against the Board President and another Board Member by Mr. Bissey as well as to discuss the terms of Mr. Bissey's contract that was up for renewal.
All board members, including the faculty representatives, had an opportunity to speak along with Mr. Bissey. After some deliberation, the board voted 4 to 1 with 1 member abstaining to not renew Mr. Bissey's contract at the end of the school year at this time. We will start to actively look for a new Executive Director as well as examine how to potentially hire more administrative support for the faculty.
The board also went through the public complaint filed by Mr. Bissey. After discussing each item in the complaint as well as asking any clarifying questions, the Board voted unanimously to hire a 3rd party investigator. Updates to this complaint will be given to the community as they are made available to the Board.
We hope to move forward with everyone to reestablish communication and connections, and work on the many areas of the school that require collective effort. While we may have differences, and we can continue to discuss those, we look forward to advancing issues we agree on.
Thank you to all who have expressed interest in joining our School Board. We are continuing to work through applications and reaching out to individuals. We are hopeful to hold a vote on new board members at our April meeting. Please reach out to board@madronetrail.org with any questions you may have. Also, if you have not completed the Grants Needs Survey yet, we are still soliciting feedback.
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Auction Update
The Online Auction was a success! We brought in around $6800. Thank you to everyone who participated and bid on items regardless of if you won something or not. One of the winners of multiple items was none other than MSD's Superintendent, Dr. Bret Champion. We still have a few bottles of wine left, so if you would like to donate $100 one could be yours.
We still have some Auction items that have not been paid for or picked up. Please email Cori, cori.royer@madronetrail.org, to arrange a time to pick your items up after Spring Break.
A big thank you to our Auction Committee: Michelle Sanders, Amanda Roselip, Amy Botillier, and Cori Royer. Our annual Auction would not have happened without them!
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Final thanks to our generous sponsors!
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Kitchen Update
The kitchen is getting close to getting up and running. We are tentatively going to start serving food Monday, April 11. There will be more information about how it all works coming the first week back to school after Spring Break. Sorry the button link did not work in the last Friday Update. The link in the Director's Update did, so we have heard back from around 50 people. We would love to hear from more. Please click the link below to have your voice heard.
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From the May Faire Committee
The next May Faire Committee is Monday, April 4 at 3:30 pm.
This year we will be having a Children's Booth again, where students can make crafts and sell them. They will be giving 10% of their profits to the school. There will be an application form which they will fill out.
If anyone knows a food truck person who does quick, fast, delicious food- please ask if they would be interested in being at our May Faire on April 30.
We are still looking for craft, artisan, and food vendors. If interested, or just have some questions about it you can contact the May Faire Committee at mayfaire@madronetrail.org.
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The Seven Core Principles of Waldorf Education
Founded in the early 20th century, Waldorf education is based on the insights and teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Guided by these insights, the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education has adopted Seven Core Principles for Waldorf Schools. These principles articulate the most important values that inform the policies and practices of Waldorf schools in North America and are held as a central tenet of our school.
As part of our school’s membership process to the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education, the faculty is currently participating in an extensive "self study" process, looking deeply at the Seven Core Principles of Waldorf Education and how each of those principles is living in our school. We thought we would share these with the wider school community as well. We will share one Core Principle each week in the Friday Update for you to ponder.
Principle 5: Access and Diversity
Public Waldorf schools work to increase diversity and access to all sectors of society.
Public Waldorf schools respond to unique demands and cultures in a wide range of locations in order to provide maximum access to a diverse range of students. Schools work towards ensuring that students do not experience discrimination in admission, retention, or participation.
Public Waldorf schools and teachers have the responsibility to creatively address the developmental needs of the students with the most inclusive possible approaches for all learners.
The Public Waldorf program and curriculum is developed by the school to reflect its student population.
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From the Athletic Director
Track update
Mr. Zeller will have track practice available for kids during both weeks of Spring Break. He has seen a lot of progress and does not want to lose momentum. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Spiegelberg Stadium from 3:30-5:00 pm. No rides are available during Spring Break. We understand if your student can't make it.
Soccer is coming
Fifteen students returned their interest surveys indicating they would like to participate. Thank you! If you didn't fill this out, it does not mean your student can't participate. Just have them take an athletic participation form that I will pass out the week after Spring Break. These will need to be filled out prior to participation.
When: Wednesdays, April 13th-May 25th.
Cost: $50
Who: 3rd-5th (Coed)
Thanks everyone,
Jeff Roberson
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Yearbook
Last call for pictures for the yearbook. If you have taken any on field trips or around campus please email full size images to yearbook@madronetrail.org.
Order your yearbook today! If you do not remember if you have ordered a yearbook, contact Ms. Cori, cori.royer@madronetrail.org. She can access the list of sales. |
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Spring Bulb Fundraiser-- Order before April 1
Help support the 8th grade by getting your Spring bulbs below. There are lots to choose from, check it out! Sales are live until April 1. They are already halfway to their goal!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Check out the link weekly to see what you can help out with!
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Handlettered by Ms. Cori |
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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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