From the Board

Greetings Madrone Trail Community!

The Board has officially started our hiring process for an Executive Director for next year and beyond. The executive hiring committee met for the first time today and will begin interviewing candidates soon. We have a pool of applicants already, and more may join. Our hiring process for Executive Director is typically very rigorous, and we would like to solicit your input into the process. Here is a short survey to begin collecting your thoughts. We have already had a few responses come in, but we would like more. This is open to staff, parents, community members, and yes, even students! Thank you for helping to make Madrone Trail an awesome community to be a part of! 

For the good of the school,

Madrone Trail Board of Directors

board@madronetrail.org

From the Kitchen

Oatmeal is Back! By popular demand, we will be serving oatmeal again for breakfast every morning starting Monday. It is now available on EZ app if you would like to order ahead for your student.

Breakfast and Lunch (NOT SNACKS) Now Free for All K-8 Students!

Because our community meets a minimum threshold of families participating in SNAP and Medicaid, all breakfast and lunch meals are FREE for all students K-8 starting January 1 (retroactively). Yes, you read that right! ALL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MEALS ARE NOW FREE TO EVERY STUDENT K-8. We will no longer have to process lunch applications and we do not have to track which meals are served to which students, only count the meals each day. This is a game changer, obviously for our parents and kids who do not qualify for free meals already, but it also eases the administrative burden on the lunch program.

Since the program started retroactively on January 1, families who paid for breakfast or lunch must be reimbursed. We have already credited everyone’s account to whom this applies. If you have a significant positive balance on your account, you can request a reimbursement by completing this form. Snacks are not free, so if you would like your student to continue receiving snacks please be sure to indicate on the form how much $ you would like to leave on the account. Be sure to check your balance on EZ app before requesting a reimbursement.

Please Note

Since students participating in the SPROUTS program are not technically district students, this does not apply to pre-K students. Pre-K students may still receive meals but at the established paid price-- funds will need to remain on your account

Our Pre-Order Policy Remains in Place

Pre-orders are required for breakfast burritos and our daily lunch specials; our other breakfast options and daily soups do not require a pre-order. Pre-orders are accepted until 10 pm the day prior to service. If we do not have a pre-order for your student, they are welcome to choose from our other delicious options. Click here for instructions to register for your EZ app meals account 

Bon Appétit! 

From the Athletic Director

Girls' Basketball

On Monday our Girls’ Basketball team played Shady Cove at Home. JV lost 5-16, while varsity won 24-11. Way go to go Dragons! Wednesday we played at home vs. The Valley School. JV won 24-10 and varsity won 47-22. Keep up the good work lady Dragons!

Next week:

Monday 2/5                   Home vs. Lorna Byrne           JV 4:00/V 5:00

Wednesday 2/7             Home vs. New Hope             V 4:00/JV 5:00    

Madrone Stand Out Performances

Coach Jones Report:

The girls ran plays like a solid team! Anastasia and Natasha provided great hustle and Natasha was the leading rebounder in the JV game. Sidra continued aggressive defense despite injuring her finger. Bella had a great basket.

Maddy Bevers 24 points vs. The Valley School

Madrone Athletics' Fundraiser

Pie order forms have gone with 6th and 7th graders that have participated in clubs or sports here at Madrone as well as the entire 8th grade class. This is our largest fundraiser of the year to support our athletics program. We are selling pies from the Willamette Pie Company. Their fundraising program has helped hundreds of organizations. In fact, my High School Girls’ Basketball program has raised over seven thousand dollars the last 2 years using this program.

Order forms are due back at school February 20th. Pies will be delivered March 8th and will be stored in the school freezer if anyone can’t get their pies that day. However, the goal would be for people to pick up their orders on the 8th. If any student wants to help sell pies from a different grade level; simply email me their name and grade level.

Go Dragons!

~Jeff Roberson

Athletic Director

jeff.roberson@madronetrail.org

Auction Update

**Custom Iconic 80s artwork by Kylie Swenson; poster design by Laurel Briggs**

Get ready to rewind the clock and party like it's the 80s at the Madrone Trail Public Charter Auction on March 2!  Don't miss out on this gnarly event filled with nostalgia, neon, and non-stop fun.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS: Lock in your spot on the dance floor by snagging those early bird tickets! But hurry, these tubular deals vanish into thin air after February 19. It's like, the early bird gets the best seat on the DeLorean. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Calling all rad souls with a heart for volunteering! We need your help to make this event the bomb dot com. Sign up now to be part of the team that brings the 80s magic to life. You'll be the real MVPs, and we promise the good vibes are totally contagious! 

CASH SPONSORS WANTED: Feeling generous and want to be a hero without the cape? Become a cash sponsor and help us take this event to the next level! Your support will be acknowledged with endless gratitude and some major 80s flair. Email auction@madronetrail.org to learn more!

So, dust off those leg warmers, tease up that hair, and let's make this Madrone Trail Auction the most righteous event of the year! 

Included with Tickets! Fresh Chinese Buffet Prepared In-House by Chef Nick Williams & Crew PLUS Dessert Bar!

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Crispy Vegetarian spring rolls filled with seasoned vegetables and rice noodles

*contains flour and eggs*

Char Siu Pork (GF)

Classic Chinese BBQ pork, made with gluten-free Tamari and Chinese 5 Spice

Fried Rice (GF/Vegan)

Classic Vegetable Fried Rice, made with gluten free Tamari

Vegan Veggie Chow Mein 

Stir Fried Noodles and Veggies in a savory sauce

Kung Pao Chicken (GF)

Chopped Chicken with Green Onions and Sichuan Peppercorn in a savory sauce

Mongolian Beef (GF)

Thin Sliced Beef with Green Onions, Crispy Rice Noodles in a sweet and savory sauce

Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) w/ Black Bean Sauce (GF/Vegan)

Stir Fried Greens with a savory fermented black bean and garlic sauce

Purchase your tickets, sign up to volunteer, and let's rock the 80s together! 

8th grade Fundraiser

Eighth Grade will be selling Love Grams after school starting on Monday, February 5!

What are Love Grams? They are small gifts that each represent one of the five love languages: gift giving, quality time, words of affirmation, affection, and service. Everyone has a preferred love language or two, so you can choose a Valentine gift specific to what speaks to your loved one! Each option will cost $8.00.

Love Gram Options

1. Giving Gifts: includes washcloth bear, bag of popcorn, and balloon
2. Quality Time: includes coloring book and crayons
3. Words of Affirmation: includes wearable metal tin and magnetic poetry words.
4. Affection: includes two slap bracelets and choice of two stickers demonstrating healthy touch.
5. Service: includes small fishbowl, aquarium gravel, and aquatic plant bulbs.

All Love Grams also include a poem specific to their coordinating love language.

Look for the 8th grade table in the courtyard after school! Love Grams will be ready for pickup by the 8th grade classroom on Valentine's Day!

The 8th grade class will also be taking pre-orders for chocolate roses at the middle school lunch recess beginning Monday, February 5th. 

Roses will cost $2.50 each and will be hand delivered on Wednesday, February 14th. This sale is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their families only. Thank you!

May Faire-- Looking for Craft Vendors

It is time again to start thinking of our beautiful May Faire celebration. We are in search of craft vendors. Time to start making things. Students can also have booths with adult supervision. Here is the vendor application which you can print and return to School. Students can ask Ms. Nancy for the student vendor application.

Body Basics and Beyond

Body Basics and Beyond Winter and Spring Session Registration is Open!

Body Basics offers puberty education to youth and for the adults that support them grades 4-8. We now have two programs for boys -- 6th/7th and 8th graders! To get your questions answered or to get information about the boys’ programs, email Karen O'Dougherty at karen@bodybasicsandbeyond.com



To learn more and to register for classes for girls, go to bodybasicsandbeyond.com. 

Free Parent Education Offering at Madrone Trail

We are excited to offer this free parent education on February 7 at noon in the school library. Come early before pick up to participate!

Offering from Jacksonville Community Center

Quote of the Day

Handlettered by Ms. Cori

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