January 8, 2016
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back! I hope you and your family had a blessed and restful Christmas vacation. With four grandchildren under the age of 6 running around our house, we were kept busy waiting for Santa. It was so much fun, especially with two extra snow days, but returning to routine has its benefits, too.
Today we are sending home the re-registration forms for the 2016-2017 school year. January is a courtesy re-enrollment month for currently enrolled families. You will find a re-registration form for next year in your child’s Friday folder. You can also click here to download one. There is also a copy of the form on our website on the forms page. Every returning family needs to fill out this form each year. If you have another child who will be joining us next year, please include his/her name on the form, too. The book/material fee of $200 is also due. (The fee increases to $250 after Feb. 1st.) This covers the cost of consumable workbooks and materials, technology upgrades, increased security costs, and the rental of textbooks. The class party fee is also included in this charge.
You may wonder why we need to re-enroll students in January for the coming year. Two reasons…..Our Open House is scheduled for February 1st and 2nd and we need to have an idea of how many openings we have to offer. Also, we will begin the budgeting process in February, and our enrollment directly affects our costs. Open enrollment begins in February and that means first come, first served. If we do not have a re-registration form from your family, we will assume you do not plan on returning to The Madeleine next year.
Those families who would like to apply for financial aid for the coming year may begin that process immediately. Click here for the online tuition assistance application. Applications are due by March 15, 2016, to be eligible for Archdiocesan aid. 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 me a call.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Open House Volunteers Needed: Click here
- Youth Ministry - 1/10: Click here
- At-home Volunteer Opportunity: Click here
- Google Still Coming to Madeleine - 1/13: Click here
- Gym Site Monitors Needed (& will be paid!): Click here
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 1st
Volunteers needed 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Needed: Classroom reps (8)
School Tours – Tuesday, February 2nd
10:00am – 1:00 pm (in two shifts of 1.5 hours each)
Needed: Tour guides (10)
Please contact Julie Baldwin at julie.juliebaldwin@gmail.com or 503-490-7731to sign up!
Mom’s Night Out with the Barre3 Dream Team
Only 12 spots still available!
Start 2016 off right with a night of health and wellness at Barre3 Headquarters! Your night starts with a Barre3 class taught by MAD Mom and Barre3 Instructor Alyssa Biniak. Then step away from the barre with Founder Sadie Lincoln to learn some of her most-loved tricks to add healthy habits into your routine. Hear Sadie's story and learn how she keeps fitness and health in balance as a busy mom and entrepreneur. The Barre3 team will share some of their favorite recipes along with tasters and a mocktail for you to enjoy
Hosts: Sadie Lincoln, Stephanie Savage, and Alyssa Biniak
Wednesday, January 20; 7:00 pm
Barre3 Williams Studio
$40/person
As one of the 2015 Auction Easel Items, all proceeds from this evening will go to The Madeleine School!
Click here to sign up for this fun evening.
Three Cheers for Three Madeleine Parents
Do you remember the scarves you donated in December for Portland's homeless? Did you know that the entire idea was conceived and implemented by three of our wonderful Madeleine parents? Three cheers for Kris Thompson, Tim Resch and Heather Matteri for their great idea! Watch the video below and see if you can spot your scarf!
THIS is what happens when Madeleine School parents, kids, and staff work together to spread love and warmth to those in need! <3 Incredible...
Posted by The Madeleine School on Saturday, January 2, 2016
Snow, Schmow! Google Expeditions is (Still) Coming to The Madeleine on January 13!
Google Expeditions is a new app being launched by Google this school year, and Google is currently touring the US and other countries piloting this amazing experience. Expeditions are virtual field trips that take students almost anywhere in the world.
All Madeleine students 3rd Grade and up will have the chance to go on a Google Expedition the Monday they return from break! A Google associate will set up in the library and provide 30 minute expeditions throughout the course of the day.
All parents are welcome to stop by the library in the morning after drop off and try it out for themselves.
Want to learn more? Watch this quick video about Google Expeditions:
Thank You to the Angels Among Us
Christmas Teacher Wish List
Thanks to the many angels who fulfilled so many of our teachers' wishes, there will be some fun extras in the classrooms in 2016. These items are not in the budget, but definitely enhance our kids' classroom experience.
Sign up for February Hot Lunch!
Signups begin Tuesday, January 12
Beginning on Tuesday, you can sign up for hot lunches in February. Go to www.orderlunches.com where you can review the monthly menu, place your order and make your payment.
Happy New Year!!
Sunday, January 10th and 24th
Youth Night meets this Sunday, January 10th and Sunday, January 24th. Middle school meets in the Teen Room from 7-8:15pm. High School meets in the Fireside Room from 7:30-8:30pm. Fun, food and faith to fire you up for the fabulous New Year! Come find out what we have in store for the rest of the year!
Any questions, please contact Juliana at jweis@themadeleine.edu.
Spaghetti Dinner Needs Chairpeople
Let's talk about pasta. Specifically, spaghetti. The school's Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is scheduled for February, and we've already heard from 27 people interested in helping out. But this ambitious group of pasta-boiling, sauce-stirring, bread-buttering warriors needs some leaders. If you and a few of your friends are able to step up and chair this February FUNdraiser, please email Jonas Allen at jonas_m_allen@hotmail.com. We hope you're called to "serve."
At-Home Volunteer Opportunity
We have an important post-auction follow-up task for anyone who did not get their auction hours or you just want to knock off a few more of your 30 hour volunteer commitment for the year.
We need a volunteer who can wash, fold, and box up all of the auction linens for re-sale. The goal is to recoup our decoration expenses for the auction by selling these items on Craig's List or to a wedding or event planner.
If this volunteer job is calling your name, please contact Lynn Robinson or Kristin Rios at auction@themadeleine.edu or 503-288-9197 for details.
Help Wanted: Gym Site Monitors
Paid Positions!
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: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, & 2/20. Sign up for one or two dates or all. Must be 21 or older.
If interested, please contact Aimee Holzschuh, Athletic Director, at cyo@themadeleine.edu.
Go Bulldogs!
Did You See . . .
Did you see the video about all the scarves you donated? Is Madeleine's Facebook page where you found out about the snow days? We've been busy sharing all sorts of info!
Especially at this time of year when so many families are deciding which schools to apply to, your active support of the 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
Pennies For The Poor
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!
Counselor Column
by Carolyn Ullman
Getting back on track after the holidays
After the trips, relatives, leftovers and indulgences of the holidays become our 2015 memories, it’s time to go back to school, right? If the prospect of going back to school is less than exciting for your student, it may be a setback and a negative beginning to 2016.
Deacon Mike O’Mahoney joins Parish & School staff as Pastoral Associate
A note from Deacon Mike as he embarks on this new journey, which puts him
in the parish office most days, but also spending significant time in the school
as well.
I am so happy to begin working full-time at The Madeleine; it’s been a calling for many years and finally, life events (and a little faith!) have allowed me to respond. More important than my own response is your generosity in supporting this position and I begin with deep humility, plenty of trepidation and a heart full of gratitude....
Read his entire message in this week's bulletin
Family Faith Sharing
January 10 ~ Baptism of the Lord ~ Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
Today’s reading tells about the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. By baptizing Jesus, John lets everyone know that the messiah is not coming, he is already here. When Jesus came up from the water he heard God’s voice say, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Describe a time when you have done something that revealed Christ’s presence. Describe a time or situation when you have known that God is pleased with you.
Beaumont Softball Little League
Registration Now Open
Open to players ages 4 - 16. Check out the website for registration and more information at www.beaumontsoftball.org.
Click here for the flyer with more information.
This Week’s Checklist
Click here for a quick, fridge-friendly summary of Madeleine School events coming up this week!
Download your copy of the bulletin at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
It’s not too late to register for Confirmation!
Classes begin January 10 • Confirmation Mass April 16
Confirmation classes at The Madeleine begin this Sunday (January 10) at 8:45 am in the School library. This first meeting/registration is for both parents and youth. If you cannot attend this first meeting, don’t panic...we will work something out! But please contact Julie Onderko right away so your son or daughter can get registered.
Students who are at least 14 years old AND a freshman or sophomore in high school are eligible. Confirmation Mass is scheduled for Monday evening, April 16, at The Madeleine.
We encourage you to support and fortify your son or daughter with the gifts of the Holy Spirit received through this Sacrament! For information or to register, email Julie Onderko, Director of Faith Formation, jonderko@themadeleine.edu.
Congratulations for making it all the way to the end of Friday Footnotes!
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.