January 31, 2019
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Another Catholic Schools Week is drawing to a close, and we have so many people to recognize for making it a great experience. Sunday Mass was well attended, and our Student Government leaders were so eloquent thanking our parishioners for their support. Thank you for the many expressions of appreciation on Staff Appreciation Day. Our wonderful Parents Club, under the leadership of Alisa Pyszka and with help from Ali McPhee, gifted the staff with gift cards and a delicious lunch. We also had an afternoon snack cart come around for a little “pick me up” that was quite popular. (More than one teacher thinks we should do it every day.) We had a Spelling Bee, did an all school lunch to support St. Stephens, gathered as Friendship Families for Wednesday’s rotation activities, and honored our parents with Thursday morning treats. Tomorrow the faculty is going to St. Pius for a faith formation day with Dr. Robert Wicks and Mass with Archbishop Sample.
Auction Chairs Announced!
Another event earlier this week was our annual 3rd grade auction meeting. We had a lively meeting with lots of great ideas surfacing. I am happy to announce that four parents stepped up to chair next year’s auction. Please give a round of applause to……Raena Mayhew, Lyndsay Presthofer, Stephanie Savage, and Todd Whalen. We also have almost all the sub-chair positions filled from both the 3rd grade and returning veterans. I would say that we are in good hands for the 2019 auction. Details to follow. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Cathy Bargovan and Kristen LaBarca for handling the hospitality for the meeting. It definitely fueled the creativity and responsiveness of the group!
Have a great weekend.
Blessings,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Book & Materials Fee Extension: Click Here
- Catholic Schools Week In Photos: Click here
- Spelling Bee Winner: Click Here
- Open House: Click Here
- Tech Corner: Click here
Book & Materials Fee
Deadline Extended to Monday!
Today is the deadline for the $200 book and materials fee for returning students. Happy Catholic Schools week to anyone who may have not remembered...we are extending the deadline to Monday, February 4th! Please turn in your checks to Angela on Monday.
After Monday, the fee goes to $250 per child.
Catholic Schools Week Recap
It has been a fun week at The Madeleine starting with the class procession into Mass on Sunday to a Spelling Bee, Friendship Family activities, Pennies for the Poor and more. Thank you to Parents Club and all who helped with many of these special activities and with the recognition of so many important groups that make up our community.
Thank You Madeleine!
On Tuesday-Wednesday, as part of Catholic Schools Week, The Madeleine School participated in “Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools.” This is our first year participating in this event, and we raised $1,180 in 24 hours. In our Archdiocese, The Madeleine School had the most donors of all participating schools. Thank you to all who gave on this day!
These gifts support The Madeleine School Tuition Assistance and Endowment Funds, both of which help keep Catholic education affordable for Madeleine students and their families. Best of all, these donations will be matched by the Joseph E. Weston Public Fund. Every dollar you gave turns into $2.
Mimi T. Wins Madeleine Spelling Bee!
On Monday, ten Madeleine students competed in The Madeleine School’s Spelling Bee. Our school champion Mimi T., 5th grader, will now go on to compete in the regional Spelling Bee in March. Placing second was Alice R., in 7th grade, and placing 3rd was 4th grader, Landon B.
Congratulations to all participants: Landon B. and Andrew G.(4th grade), Mimi T. and Matthew S. (5th grade), Beau H. and Annalise W. (6th grade), Alice R. and Ava K. (7th grade), and Joe M. and Lucas M. (8th grade).
Good luck Mimi on your next competition!
Our top three: Mimi, Alice and Landon
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 4th @ 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 5th from 10am - 1pm
Bring your child for a tour of the school and see the teachers and current students in action.
St. Stephens' Lunch Program
All School Participation on SERVE day!
GO Bulldogs! 644...Can you believe it? We joined together and truly celebrated Catholic Schools Week in an awesome and meaningful way. Our collective effort was distributed among many organizations this week: St. Michael’s Chili Tuesday, HOMEpdx, Operation NightWatch, SAFES West shelter for Women and Children, and nearby subsidized housing at Hamilton West and Rose Schnitzer Tower. Finally, a special shout out to Emily Dalton who helped deliver the lunches this week. A huge thank you also to Tiffany and Reid Cooper who coordinate and deliver lunches each week on behalf of our school.
Mrs. Chambers' Tech Corner
Online Catholic Resource for Families
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, I am linking you to an online handout that you might find helpful for your family. The Catholic Social Teaching of the Church is interwoven daily in the lessons students encounter at school, at Mass, and out in the world. I have found that this resource breaks each teaching into kid-friendly language, theme, and image. Refer to or print at home if you find it useful. Happy Catholic Schools Week and Parent Appreciation Day!
Madeleine Bulldogs CYO News
Track and Field Registration - Now 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 may begin on March 18th and continues until mid-May. There are four developmental meets during the regular season. The season culminates with a series of championship meets - Meet of Champions. Click here for more information and to register.
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 need assistance.
Go Bulldogs!
Financial Aid Applications for 2019-'20 School Year Now Available
Deadline = March 31st
The investment you make in your child's education over the years is substantial. Everyone at The Madeleine firmly believes that a Catholic education should be accessible for all students and affordable for their families.
Please do not hesitate to apply for financial aid for the 2019/20 school year. Applications are processed by FACTS Tuition Aid, and allocations are determined by the number of people applying and the available pool of money. If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to give Susan Steele a call.
Applications for financial aid are due March 31st. You can still apply after this date, but the pool of funds available will be smaller.
Click here to apply for the 2019-2020 school year.
Apply Now for the Laskowski Family Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Deadline to apply: Friday, April 5
In November of 2010, The Madeleine School’s live auction Paddle Raise inspired donors to give $40,000 in honor of Pat and Kathy Laskowski. The Laskowskis sent five children to The Madeleine School between 1996 and 2011 and are current members of The St. Mary Magdalene Parish.
This scholarship is in addition to any financial aid you may receive from The Archdiocese of Portland Tuition Assistance Fund and/or The Madeleine School Tuition Assistance Fund.
Please submit your application to the front office of the school. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 5. The scholarship recipient will be notified by May 3.
Click here for eligibility criteria
Easel Items: Spaces Still Available
Upcoming easel item events include:
- Friday Fun with the Fahertys and Father Mike, February 22 @ 6:30 pm
- Ladies Bunco Night, March 2nd
- Madeleine Hootenanny, March 8th
Click here to sign up before they sell out!
Family Fun Community Service Project
Saturday, February 9
Dunetchka Otero-Serrano and Community Warehouse would like to invite the Madeleine Community - Parents and Kids - to participate in a FUN two-hour volunteer project on Saturday, February 9th from 10a-12p. See details below and sign up here. Please email mich@communitywarehouse.org names of all participants so they have accurate information for any kids involved as well.
Details:
Parents and kids! Come make colorful, warm, and cozy fleece throw blankets for the families who come to Community Warehouse. Community Warehouse will supply all of the materials necessary to make No-Sew Fleece Throw Blankets for clients who are moving into their new homes. What a wonderful and comforting accessory to have as clients settle into their new home. Imagine family nights on the couch wrapped in a comforting blanket. Parents and kids will work in teams of 2 to create a unique blanket for Community Warehouse to distribute to clients. Here is an example of how we will create the blankets together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTL6bEz8y5c
Community Warehouse provides essential furnishings and household items to clients who are moving into permanent housing. Most of the items we distribute are in gently-used condition. The blankets we create together will be a brand new treat, made with love and care by our volunteers. 50% of the clients we serve are kids under 18, and we hope the volunteers on this project will appreciate the very special and unique blanket they will create for a kid moving into their new home.
Come and Check out LaSalle Athletics!
Future Falcon Nights
These events are for middle school students who may be interested in participating in athletics in high school. These events are FREE and with your registration include: Pizza, a visit with the coaches and players, admission to the game and La Salle swag! A great way for CYO teams to see high school level play!
Boys Basketball - Tues, Feb 5th
You're Invited!
February Events
School parents and staff are invited to join us for a screening of the new documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”.
On February 12 at 7:00PM, St. Mary’s Academy will host a special screening of the documentary to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and experts. The event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion and reception.
Tickets are free but space is limited so we encourage you to reserve tickets here.
Girls on the Run
Registration OPEN! Grades 3-5
This spring, The Madeleine School is hosting a Girls on the Run team. Girls on the Run is a positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-5th grade. Twice per week for 10 weeks, girls will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels and learn important life skills. Trained coaches lead girls through interactive lessons and running activities.
The team will meet, starting from the Science lab, at Madeleine on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm beginning March 5 and run until May 23. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-5th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.
Register at the link below!
https://www.girlsontherunpdx.org/Program-Registration
*To find our school look for "The Madeleine School" in the "select site."
Registration is now first come, first serve.
This Week’s Checklist
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(summary of important dates and events)
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