Friday, January 17, 2014
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you to the many parents who returned their ’14-’15 re-registration form this week. It really makes Mrs. Rosebrook’s life easier to have this information early….rather than the day before Open House! We are getting calls for openings and we need accurate information to build our enrollment rosters. So, once again, thank you for returning the form. Please note that the book and materials fee is not due until January 31st, so the form can be returned without the check. The fee does increase after February 1st.
We had a great audience for Wednesday night’s speaker, Dr. Kathy Masarie. I know how hard it is to go back out after a long day of work. However, I think those parents who did attend felt it was definitely worth it. Many thanks to Lennie Supnet for contacting Dr. Masarie and arranging the evening on behalf of the Parents Club and School Advisory Council. One of the goals of the new 5-year plan, is to develop a parent education program. Be watching for a survey from the SAC to gather significant topics from our parent population. We want the speakers we invite to be of interest and relevant to our families needs and concerns.
Catholic Schools Week is coming up in about a week. Look for an agenda in next week’s Footnotes. I need a volunteer who likes to shop to help me out with one activity. If you need about 2 or 3 volunteer hours, give me a call.
Enjoy your three day weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
Open House Volunteers Needed
It’s time to reach out to all the families who look forward to sending their kids to Madeleine next year. We need volunteers in the classrooms to talk to prospective families and tour guides to provide school tours. Here are the details:
Information Night – Monday, February 3rd
Eight Classroom reps needed 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Hang out in your assigned classroom (either your current or former classroom) to greet prospective parents and answer their questions.
School Tours – Tuesday, February 4th
Ten tour guides needed 10:00am – 1:00 pm (in two shifts of 1.5 hours each)
Take prospective parents on a school tour and answer their questions.
Please contact Caryn Fiedler at fiedler3fam@gmail.com to sign up!
Pennies for the Poor
During Catholic Schools week (January 27-31) The Madeleine School is participating in “Pennies for the Poor” fundraiser. Each class will have a milk jug to fill with change, pennies and paper are positive and silver change is a negative point for your class, so place your coins strategically! All of the money raised will go to St. Andre Bassette homeless ministry, formerly known as the Downtown Chapel. Look for the jugs outside the office during Catholic Schools week, and start collecting your pennies!
Student Government
Earn Money for Madeleine: Register Your Fred Meyer Rewards Card in the Community Rewards Program!
The Madeleine School is now a participating organization in the new Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. You can help The Madeleine School earn donations just by shopping with your Fred Meyer Rewards Card!
Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works:
- Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to The Madeleine School at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
- You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number: 86447 Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping The Madeleine School earn a donation!
- You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.
- If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
- For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Tracking Volunteer Hours Is Easier Than Ever!
Check out the new online system for tracking your volunteer hours at school. Click here to log your volunteer hours on the new online form. Surprisingly, fewer than half of the families at Madeleine have logged their precious volunteer hours into the brand new online form. We know that you don't want to be charged for those hours at the end of the year, so take a few minutes this weekend to enter what you've done so far. Think auction, field trips, and party planning for your class. You'll be surprised at how many volunteer hours you've already completed when you start adding it up.
Don't Forget: 3rd Grade Auction Meeting
Thursday, January 23 @ 6:30pm in the Library
It's time for the annual, mandatory 3rd grade auction meeting. We'll share the results of the most recent auction along with some tasty snacks while we all discuss the who, what, when of the 2014 auction.
St. Michael's Lunches: 1st Grade 
The first grade brought in 288 beautiful, well marked sack lunches this week. We are so impressed with the commitment the Madeleine families have made to the men and women who dine at St. Michael’s. All the extra touches, notes, drawings, homemade cookies and delicious sandwiches make a world of difference to those in need. Thank you first graders and all our classes for bringing your best to this program; you make many people smile!
What’s Cool About Our School
Barely into the start of the second trimester of school, Madeleine has reached an amazing milestone. Students and their families have made and donated over 3,400 lunches to St. Michael’s. Give yourselves a pat on the back!
Madeleine “Mathletes” Excel at Math Fest 
Last weekend, more than 150 students from 10 different schools gathered at Central Catholic High School to compete in the 14th annual Math Fest. Two “mathletes” from each school were paired with two students from another school, and put their agile brains to work in five group problem-solving events. Two teams including Henry Kayser, Ian Kelleher, Dean Santos and David Sullivan won 3 of the 5 team events!
In addition, Dean Santos was the first place winner of the highest individual award, given to the student with the highest score on the exam known as the “conTEST.”
Participants from The Madeleine School this year included 7th Graders Brigid Hanley, Isabelle Kemp, Kate Thompson and Ben Robinson; and 8th Graders Henry Kayser, Ian Kelleher, Dean Santos and David Sullivan. Congratulations to all The Madeleine School students who were chosen to participate.
The tables are being set, the bread is warming, the wine is waiting to be opened, and the keg is ready to be tapped. The only thing missing is you!
Mark your calendar and join us at The Annual Madeleine Spaghetti Dinner!
Where: Parish Hall
When: Saturday, February 8th from 5 pm – 9 pm
Adults: $8.00 ~ Children: $5.00 ~ Family (1-2 adults & kids under 18): $25.00
Scrip News
Click Here for a Scrip Order Form
No problem if you don't do drop off in the morning because you can always buy scrip after school on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Remember – NO FEE if you pay by check or cash.
Questions? Contact Jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com.
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Counselor's Corner
Click here to read "14 Tips for Emotional Intelligence."
In order to support and improve the whole school community, the School Counselor will be a regular contributor to Friday Footnotes. We are committed to collaborating with you, as primary educators of your children, to encourage their spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional growth.
Safety Reminders
Do you drive to Madeleine in the afternoon to pick up your kids? If so, this safety spot is for you! As you know, we have two parking lots. The southern parking lot (the one alongside the playground) is for parents who are simply driving through to pick up. The northern lot (the one alongside the field) is for parents who are parking and walking in to pick up.
Recently, there have been traffic jams caused by those lining up to drive through and pick up from the southern parking lot when the line gets so long that it backs into the street and blocks others from pulling into the northern parking lot.
Effective immediately, if you are hoping to pull into the southern parking lot and the line of cars extends past the sidewalk, please proceed to the northern parking lot or around the block. We ask that you only pull into the southern parking lot if there is actually room for your car.
Thank you for keeping all of our kids safe!
What’s For Hot Lunch?
Want to know what is being served for hot lunch this week? All you need to do is look at the upper right-hand corner of Friday Footnotes in the “This Week” section and you’ll immediately have your answer!
Please Claim Your Bike!
A red, yellow, and black bike with the word "Navaro" printed on it has been chained to the bike rack since before Christmas vacation. If this bike belongs to you, please claim it ASAP! The bike will be donated at the end of next week.
Lost and Found
Please take a few minutes to look through the lost and found bin, which is located under the stairs leading up to the gym. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of next week.
Free Flu Shot Clinic
WHAT: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center is offering FREE flu shots to people age six months and older while supplies last.
WHEN: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, 2801 N. Gantenbein, Portland, OR 97227
DETAILS: The flu season is here and the number of patients testing positive for influenza is on the rise. Many of the cases have been quite serious and even life threatening. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in partnership with Immunize Oregon and the Multnomah County Immunization Program want to remind the public that flu season lasts for months, not weeks. There is still time to get vaccinated in order to help protect yourself and your loved ones. People age 12 and older may also receive a free tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccination. Pertussis commonly referred to as whooping cough, is very contagious.
St. Mary’s Basketball Hosts CYO Night
Coming up on Friday, February 14, 2014, St. Mary's Academy is hosting a CYO basketball night for students and their families to come enjoy a varsity basketball game. Events, such as our CYO nights, are hosted just for you, so we’d love to see you there!
Click here to see the flyer with details.
La Salle Future Falcon Nights
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory is having a series of Future Falcon Night sporting/cheer events in January that are free to students. The events include pizza, a chance to talk with coaches and players, and entry to the games.
Click on each event for details and RSVP deadlines:
Friday, January 24 - La Salle Girls Basketball vs. North Marion
Friday, January 31 - La Salle Boys Basketball vs. Estacada
Friday, January 31 - La Salle Cheer Squad
Crab Feed is Saturday!
Please join us for our 5th annual Crab Feed! Crack a
crab with your friends and enjoy conversation, great food and a wonderful community
atmosphere! It’s only a few days away, so order your tickets online at
www.themadeleine.edu/crabfeed or visit the Parish Office.
Dinner served at 6:30. All-You-Can-Eat:
• Dungeness Crab
• Roasted chicken
• Salad & Cole Slaw
• Bread
• Scalloped potatoes
• Dessert
• Beer, wine and soft drinks available
Doors open at 6:00 pm with a silent auction:
• Blazers tickets:
› 2 sets in a luxury suite
› 1 set in the Club Level, 2 rows behind the Blazer bench with parking, food,
drinks
• Italian Dinner prepared by Deacon Tim
• Tickets to Sister Act at the Keller Auditorium
• Nike Store Pass
• Home Mass by Fr. Mike & brunch for 12
...and much more.
Free Childcare Available
Pizza and childcare in the school commons for kids 5-12. Reservation required at time of ticket purchase. A $5 donation to cover costs optional at the door.
Parish Directory—not able to get photographed?
Submit a photo by January 24
We thank everyone who was able to schedule an appointment and have your photo taken for our upcoming Parish Photo Directory.
If you were unable to make it in, please submit a photograph for the directory.
Here
are a few guidelines:
Please select a photo that:
- Is in portrait orientation (Taller than it is wide...see why at right>>)
- focuses as tightly on the people as possible with minimal background (We want to see you, not your vacation destination!)
- Has a simple, uncluttered background
- Is at maximum resolution. If you’re sending by email or from your phone, choose “Actual Size” when prompted
Email photos to rhammons@themadeleine.edu. Questions? Contact Rich Hammons at the above email, or at the parish office, ext. 29
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Confirmation classes not too late to sign up!
Next class is Sunday, February 2
Classes for our 2014 Confirmation class began last weekend...but it’s not
too late to sign up! Confirmation will be on May 6 at The Madeleine. Here’s
what else you need to know:
Confirmation will be held May 6, and
classes began on January 12, but please sign up soon as we need a good count
as to how many people will be in the class. Any student not registered by February
2 will be placed into next year’s cohort. Cost is $90 (not due until April).
To
receive the sacrament, you must be at least 14 years old AND a freshman in
high school. Adults are welcome, too. Questions? Contact Tina Hanselman. Registration
form is available online at www.themadeleine.edu/confirmation or through the
Parish Office.
Questions? Contact Tina Hanselman at thanselman@themadeleine.edu.
Part-time custodians
The parish is hiring for some positions to help with our ever- growing needs.
Part-Time Custodian—Both paid and volunteer positions available. On-call positions
to assist with occasional special events and cover for other maintenance staff.
This may involve weekends, evenings, holidays, and covering for vacations.
Will perform routine janitorial tasks such as cleaning and re-stocking rest
rooms, sweeping, mopping, moving tables and chairs, etc. Hourly wage. Ideal
for student, retired, or someone who lives nearby.
If interested, please contact Kelly Johnson, Business Manager, at kjohnson@themadeleine.edu.
All Parish employees must pass a criminal background check.
Winter Leadership Night—Save the date
Thursday, February 6 • Parish Hall
All committee, council, commission and ministry leads, chairpersons are requested to attend our quarterly Parish Leadership Night, Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 . Topics to be covered will include the 2014-2015 Parish budget, our 5-Year Plan, and the Church’s Year of Evangelization. This is an important time to get to know other leaders in our parish and to learn how your group can help further our mission. Please join us!
30 months in the making...
our Centennial Book is here
We
are pleased to announce that the Centennial Book is printed and ready for sale!
This resplendent coffee-table book is rich with history, filled with interesting
and entertaining stories, and laden cover-to-cover with photos of events, buildings
and people—those you know, or wish you knew.
Hardcover, 224 pages, full-color, 9x12" coffee table book. Available after Masses, in the Parish Office and the School Office. $75
Or, order online at www.themadeleine.edu/centennial
This Week’s Checklist
Click here for a quick,fridge-friendly summary
of Madeleine events coming up this week!
Contributing to the Footnotes
If you have information to contribute to the Friday Footnotes, please e-mail the copy exactly as you would like it to appear in a Word document to: fridayfootnotes@themadeleine.edu. Deadline is Wednesday at 5pm, or Tuesday at 5pm if there is no school on Friday.