January 29, 2016
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In addition to preparing for Catholic Schools Week and our New Student Open House, we hosted our third grade class parents last Tuesday night to begin the discussion for next year’s auction. (Who put this crazy schedule together???) It has been our tradition to have the 4th grade class take a leadership role in organizing this annual signature event and so we need to begin in 3rd grade to find willing souls to develop and move the plans forward.
I am so happy to announce that once again the Holy Spirit has inspired four people to say yes to the call. I’m not sure they are comfortable with the term “Chairperson” yet, so let’s say they are the Leadership Team. Please give a round of applause to Lisa Colling, Matt Kohlbecker, Alisa Pyszka, and Andy Steiner. Along with a great support team, they will be making some key decisions for Auction 2016. Stay tuned for future news. And if you see them on the playground, please thank them for their generous offer of time and talent.
A Few Reminders
- Our Thursday school Mass during Catholic Schools Week will be an all-school Mass, instead of an intermediate grades only
- The parish Mardi Gras celebration is Tuesday, Feb. 9th. Mass at 6:00, party immediately afterward for the whole family. Lots of kids activities in the gym. And due to the late night activites …..
- Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10th is a late start. School doors open at 10:15am. YDP morning program will begin at 9:30am. Spanish class is cancelled. Our school Mass will be at 1:30 on Ash Wednesday and there will not be a Mass on Thursday, Feb. 11th.
- Click here to check out the fun events scheduled for Catholic Schools Week. In particular I want to encourage your family’s attendance at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, Feb. 7th. We want to have a strong showing as we thank The Madeleine Parish for their support.
Safety Issues
If you park on 24th for morning drop-off, please walk your children to the corner crosswalk instead of darting across the street. We almost had a child hit this week from a southbound car, as the child ran across 24th. Please be safe and take the time to walk your child in or drop off in the parking lot car line.
Speaking of the parking lot car line, logistics can get tricky during morning drop-off. To keep everything running smoothly during morning drop-off, please only use the south parking lot (closest to to the front door) if you are driving though the car line to drop your child off and s/he is walking into school on his/her own. If you are walking into the building with your child, please park in the north parking lot by the field. This distinction helps the flow of cars moving along in the morning when I know everyone is in a hurry to get to work and various appointments.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Open House-Spread the Word: Click here
- Pennies for the Poor Starts 2/1: Click here
- Medication Alert: Click here
- Volunteer Opportunities: Click here
- Madeleine CYO Spring Sports Update: Click here
Pennies For The Poor: Kicks Off on Monday
February 1 - February 4
During Catholic Schools Week, Student Government is holding their annual Pennies for the Poor. During this event, classes compete to see how much money they can raise. Any silver coins (e.g. nickels, quarters) will lower the “score” of the class, while anything else (pennies, paper money, etc.) will raise the score. All money raised by all of the classes (silver or otherwise) will go to the Church of St. Andre Bessette. Have fun!
Catholic Schools Week
January 31st - February 7
There are lots of fun activities going on all week long. From special lunches to a Friendship Family activity to a Pennies for the Poor competition going on all week, there's a little something for everyone to enjoy!
Monday: Staff Appreciation Day
We are honoring our teachers both at Monday morning assembly and with a special luncheon. In addition, this is the day when you are invited to have lunch with your child (RSVP required).
Tuesday: Student Appreciation Day
A fun Friendship Family activity is planned for all the students.
Wednesday: Parent Appreciation Day
We invite all parents to come to the remodeled Faculty Room for coffee and donuts. In addition, at the end of the day you will receive a surprise from your child.
Thursday: Parish Appreciation Day
Small gifts of appreciation will be given to Parish staff.
Friday: Staff Faith Formation Day
No school for students!
Sunday: Last Day of Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week will come to an end with a procession of students in uniform behind their class banners at the beginning of the 10am Mass.
All Week: Pennies for the Poor
Look for the jugs in the main hallway during Catholic Schools week. All money raised by the classes will go to the Church of St. Andre Bessette. Have fun!
Open House:Spread the Word!
It’s time to reach out to all the families who look forward to sending their kids to Madeleine next year. Word of mouth is our best marketing tool, so be sure to tell everyone you know about our Open House Events.
Parent Information Night – Monday, February 1st @ 7pm
Come hear all about the school from Principal Susan Steele, Father Mike Biewend and current parents. Visit the classrooms and enjoy conversations with current parents.
School Tours – Tuesday, February 2nd from 10am - 1pm
Bring your child for a tour of the school and see the teachers and current students in action.
Help Market The Madeleine School
At this time of year when so many families are deciding which schools to apply to, your active support of the Madeleine School on social media with a 'Like' or by sharing our posts helps spread the word about our incredible school.
Add The Madeleine School to your Facebook feed today!
Madeleine on Facebook: Click here to check us out
Governor Brown Declares Private Schools Appreciation Day!
Just in time for Catholic Schools Week, Governor Brown has proclaimed February 4, 2016, as Private Schools Appreciation Day.
Click the image at right to download
and view the proclamation
At The Madeleine, we know firsthand the power and importance of a quality private education. It’s nice to see that Governor Brown agrees with us! Join us as we kick off Catholic Schools Week!
Join us for Ping Pong Fever: an evening w/ music, laughs, food and drink!
The Hendricksons and the Talbotts will introduce 25 potential "Olympians" to "Ping Pong." Bring your spin or chop and let the games begin....Fingerspins allowed! We will have the food, music and drinks to keep the tournament buzzing and the space to play. Balls, tables, and paddles provided. All you need is the spirit to play!
Hosts: Brian and Tara Hendrickson, Angela and Daniel Talbott
Saturday, January 30, 7:00 pm
$30/person
Location: Hendrickson's House of Ping-Pong, 358 NE Mason St. @MLK
Click here to sign up for this fun evening!
Medication Alert
Please do not send medication in a ziploc bag to school with your child. State law requires all medication to be sent in its original bottle with a signed Medication Authorization form. Angela Rosebrook is not allowed to dispense any medication to your child without the completion of both of these steps. Click here for the Medication Authorization form. You can also always find it on the Madeleine School web site on the "Forms/Info" page.
YDP Inservice Days
School will be closed Friday, February 5th and Tuesday, February 16th for Teacher Inservice. If you will be needing care, please let YDP staff know by Wednesday, February 3rd.
Don't Wait Until the Last Minute!
Volunteer Opportunities Available Now
If you're looking for ways to get your volunteer hours, consider reaching out to one of the following folks:
- Susan Samuelson (susan.samuelson@gmail.com) to help Parents Club expand the popular Holy Roasters Coffee fundraiser.
- Aimee Holzschuh, Madeleine CYO Athletic Director (cyo@themadeleine.edu) to help as a paid(!) gym monitor on Saturday, February 13 for a few hours.
- Kristin Rios (kristinrios@mac.com) to help with the Mardi Gras Kids Zone.
Cool About Our School
Thanks for the Socks You Donated to JOIN
As you may recall, fourth grade took the initiative to organize a sock drive for JOIN, which is a local organization that helps people transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Many of you from across the whole school participated by donating socks to help people stay warm and dry during the cold winter months.
In their thank you letter to the school, the JOIN Deputy Director said “Your donations have a profound impact on the everyday lives of our friends sleeping outside.” Wow! Thank you to Julie Slavik and the fourth grade for organizing this giving opportunity.
MARDI GRAS KIDS ZONE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
It’s time for the kids’ favorite, crazy, game-filled, wild, fun, bonkers event of the year….MARDI GRAS KIDS ZONE!! Volunteers are needed, trust me, your kids will think you are a rock star for helping with the coolest event at school. Two hour shifts between 5:45pm - 8:45pm.
Email kristinrios@mac.com to sign up!
Madeleine Bulldogs CYO Sports Update
**SPRING REGISTRATION OPEN**
CYO TRACK & FIELD (3rd-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CYO Track & Field provides opportunities for children 3rd-8th grades to participate. They will compete in one of three groups: Roadrunners (3rd & 4th grade), Cubs (5th & 6th grade), and Cadets (7th & 8th grade). Track season practice can begin on March 14th and continues until mid-May. There are four developmental meets during the regular season. The season culminates with series of championship meets - Meet of Champions.
LACROSSE (K-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CYO Lacrosse offers competitive experience, great sportsmanship and a chance to play with kids from other area grade schools and parishes. Four Divisions: K-2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th.
BASEBALL (3rd-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CYO Baseball teams compete in the Junior Baseball Organization (JBO) Districts. North (District Madeleine participates) metro teams compete in the Clackamas County JBO district. Three Divisions: 3rd/4th Midget, 5th/6th Junior, 7th/8th Senior.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available through CYO. Click here to view and apply for a scholarship. The form can be found on the cyocamphoward.org website also. Apply early for a scholarship. Once you have been approved, you will receive a code that will allow you to register. Do not hesitate to apply if you are in need of assistance.
COACHES NEEDED Please contact the Athletic Director if you are interested in coaching a Spring sport. We'd love to have you join the team!
For more information about these or other sports offered or to register, check out the website http://www.themadeleine.edu/cyo.
Help Wanted: Paid Gym Site Monitors
The Madeleine CYO Club is in need of paid Site Monitors to work at the upcoming Basketball games. Games are on Saturdays in the Madeleine Gym and start at 8:30am, with the last game starting at 2:45pm.
Site Monitors will be responsible for opening up gym at 8am and closing the gym after the final game. Ability to work well with the public in a kind, yet firm manner and be able to remove individuals if required. Game dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, & 2/20. Sign up for one or two dates or all. Must be 18 or older and be out of high school.
If interested, please contact Aimee Holzschuh, Athletic Director, at cyo@themadeleine.edu.
Go Bulldogs!
Aimee Holzschuh
Madeleine Athletic Director
Madeleine Youth Ministry Game/Music Night
Sunday, February 7th, 6:30-8pm
Come hear youth jazz band "Come and Go Quintet" perform at the Madeleine in the Parish Hall. It's sure to be a fun-filled evening meeting up with friends, playing games, enjoying good food, and listening to fine music. $5 at the door for dinner, games and music. Please RSVP with Juliana at jweis@themadeleine.edu to estimate food amount.
*This is a combined middle school/high school event. All are welcome!
Any questions, please contact Juliana at jweis@themadeleine.edu.
St. Stephen's Lunch Program
First Graders Break the St. Stephens Lunch Record!
Nothing is more endearing than extremely proud first graders. And proud they should be. Mrs. Langus’ class created a new St. Stephens lunch record and made a total of 471 lunches and 12 extra sandwiches. That is right 471 lunches (many even contained pairs of new socks)! Not only did they nourish the hungry on Tuesday, they did it together. Each student participated, bringing in two lunches to up to (gasp!) one hundred and six. Thank you First Grade - for being so kind and helping so many.
Fire Safety Presentation
Last night, Ron Rouse, Portland Fire & Rescue Public Education Officer and Firefighters from Station 13 came to Madeleine to teach us about home fire prevention and safety. Attendees learned how to develop a plan and prepare our family and home for any fire emergency. Here are a few key takeways for all of those unable to attend:
- Have a fire extinguisher on every floor of your house
- Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide monitors and test them annually
- Create a family escape plan (including a meet-up spot) and practice your plan
- Be sure your kids know how to dial 9-1-1 (on cell phones and land lines)
Family Faith Sharing
January 31 ~ Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Luke 4:21-30
Again Luke talks about Jesus speaking in the synagogue, saying "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." The people were amazed at his powerful words, and they asked him to perform miracles for them. Jesus said: "Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place," and then reminds them of two miracles performed by the Old Testament prophets, Elijah and Elisha. These miracles helped Gentiles, that is, people who weren’t Jews. When the people heard this, they became angry and drove him out of town. Do we accept Jesus’ teachings without questioning them? Explain your answer. Or do we expect miracles from Jesus before we really believe in Him? Why or why not?
Central Catholic Boys' Lacrosse Saturday Shooting Clinic
5 Saturdays in January and February
For boys in grades 1-8
Click here to see the flyer with complete details and registration information.
This Week’s Checklist
Click here for a quick, fridge-friendly summary of Madeleine School events coming up this week!
Our 5th annual Mardi Gras!
First, join us for 6:00pm mass
Wear your festive finest, with hats, masks, & costumes.
Plus special dixieland music & instrumentalists.
Then, march to the Parish Hall!
ADULTS: enjoy delicious new orleans style food, adult beverages,
king’s cake for dessert and a... super-secret “signature drink”
KIDS: pizza and pop in the gym, plus: cookie decorating •photo booth • cakewalk
• face painting • temporary tattoos • prize wheel & more
The Madeleine School opens late Wednesday...kids & families can enjoy
the night!
no charge! food, non-alcoholic drinks,
pizza & drinks for kids
$5 beer, wine, cocktails
Mardi Gras volunteers needed!
Our fifth-annual Mardi Gras celebration is coming up in a hurry and, not surprisingly,
we could use some volunteers to help make it a success.
We need volunteers in all areas, including setup, cleanup, serving during the
event and people to help in the Family Funzone kids’ area in the gym.
So, if you can volunteer, or have great kids’ ideas, contact Janeen Reilly
Allred 503-819-2526 or janeenreilly13@gmail.com.
Download your copy of the bulletin at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Lenten Daily Reflections
Each day during Lent, our Pastoral staff will send a special message for the day to help us all get ready for Holy Week and Easter. Visit our Lent page at www.themadeleine.edu/lent to sign up!
Sign-Up for Lenten Faith Sharing Groups
Sign up after Masses or at www.themadeleine.edu/groups
Our world-famous and uber-popular Faith Sharing Groups are preparing to
launch the first week of Lent. We’re having sign-ups after Mass this weekend
and next, and online at www.themadeleine.edu/groups.
Faith Sharing Groups give you the opportunity to meet fellow parishioners
in small groups, to discuss upcoming Mass readings with the help of an
easy to use guide, and most importantly, to take just an hour each week
to focus on the wonderful invitation from God to be in deeper relationship.
Groups meet at many different times, days and locations—so it will be easy
for you to make the time in your schedule (we’re providing child care for
some meetings as well). Please sign up after Mass, online at www.themadeleine.edu/groups, or call
the parish office.
PDXCatholicTots January and February Events
PDXCatholicTots Dads Night Out
Wednesday, Feb. 17 7:00-9:00 pm
Dads enjoy an evening out at the Ecliptic Brewery located at 825 N Cook
Street. Bond over a relief from diaper duty as you socialize with some
cold refreshments. We hope to see you there!
Fair Trade Chocolate Sale
Sales after Masses the weekend of February 6 and 7 • Sponsored by the Peace & Justice Committee
The Peace and Justice Committee is hosting a Fair Trade Chocolate sale
after all Masses the weekend of February 6–7. We will be offering Divine
Chocolate through SERRV, a nonprofit organization with a mission to eradicate
poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans
and farmers worldwide.
Cocoa farmers in Ghana are part of a cooperative that has a stake in Divine Chocolate Limited, the first farmer-owned chocolate company in the world. Through this partnership, they participate directly in decision making, share in profits and receive above-market Fair Trade premiums for their cocoa beans. These profits are used to fund community development projects.
We hope that you will take advantage of great prices for Divine Chocolate, just in time for Valentine’s Day! By doing so, you will help to improve the lives of the cocoa farmers and affirm our Catholic social teaching—the Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.
Congratulations for making it all the way to the end of Friday Footnotes!
Contributing to Friday Footnotes
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