Friday, January 9, 2015
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back and happy New Year. I hope your Christmas vacation was filled with family time and perhaps some relaxation???? I enjoyed being with 2 of my grandchildren, who filled the house with toy trucks and every article associated with “Frozen” known to mankind.
We are getting ready for the new school year which begins in September. Our Open House for prospective families will be February 2nd and February 3rd, with an information night for prospective parents on Monday and school tours on Tuesday. If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining our school community, please have them come or give me a call for information. I maintain that the best marketing we can do is “word of mouth.” More details about the Open House days will be coming.
In today’s folder is the annual re-registration form for 2015-2016. If your child will be returning to The Madeleine next year, you must fill out the form and return it to the office. We need an accurate count of how many open spots we might have in order to register new students. Please take a minute and fill out the form if you know of your plans for next year. It will make Angela’s job so much easier if she can collect the forms in the next two weeks. If you have a child who will be 5 before September 1st and wish to enroll him/her in Kindergarten, please include that child on the re-registration form, too.
We need volunteers for both days of our Open House for greeters, tour guides, hospitality, etc. If you would like to help, give us a call.
Sincerely,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- OR Duck Free Dress Day 1/12: Click here
- Tax Identity Fraud Update: Click here
- Online Scrip Ordering is Here: Click here
- 2015 Auction Planning Meeting: Click here
- Madeleine Baseball Caps - $20: Click here
$2 Oregon Duck Free Dress Day!
Monday, January 12th
This Monday, January 12, is the national college football championship! Oregon and Ohio State will be battling on the field.
To show your support for your beloved ducks, bring in $2 for a U of O free dress day. Wear your Oregon shirts and sweatshirts, and you can also wear green and gold athletic clothing such as sweatpants, jerseys, or basketball shorts.
All of the money that we raise will go to the new water fountain that was just installed on our first floor. So please, show your support for the amazing Oregon Ducks!
Sincerely,
Student Government
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Important Information Regarding Tax Identity Fraud
The IRS informed the Archdiocese of Portland that, in an effort to assist individuals potentially affected by tax fraud, it is attempting to issue an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) number to every individual who had a criminal background check processed through the former background check vendor for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and the Archdiocese of Seattle, regardless of when, or for which parish, school or other organization.
The IP PIN number has been or will be sent by the IRS via US Mail by early January 2015. The IP-PIN must be included on your 2014 tax return. The IRS will not process returns that do not include this IP PIN number in an effort to protect people from having a fraudulent return filed in their name for the 2014 tax year.
Click here to read the entire memo from the Archdiocese.
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Youth Group Goes Bowling
Sunday, January 11th @ 5:45pm
Come celebrate the New Year at the first 2015 Middle School Youth Ministry Outing on Sunday, January 11th. It's sure to be a good time with old and new friends!
We will be bowling at The AMT Bowling Company at 3031 SE Powell Blvd from 6-8:00, meeting at the Parish Hall at 5:45 pm and returning by 8:15.
Please RSVP to Juliana at jweis@themadeleine.edu or at 503-753-6560 by Saturday, January 9th. We will have 10 seats available in the Parish van. First come, first serve! We have extra drivers/chaperones for additional seats. Cost for 2 hour bowling and shoes is approximately $10. Bring extra cash for dinner/snacks if you want.
Permission slips can be obtained from the parish rectory, church narthex or outside the Madeleine school office. Please return form in manila envelopes provided, or bring the completed form on Sunday. See you there!!
Recycle Christmas Cards and Old Calendars 
To Help Art Class
Don't toss out those Christmas cards or calendars! The art department could use religious, traditional scenes, or nature themed Christmas cards (front panel only is needed) and old calendars with beautiful photography, nature themes, or art prints.
Thanks!
Mrs. Galash
2014 Auction Thank You Party AND 2015 Planning Meeting
Thursday, January 22 @ 7pm in Parish Hall
Who: All 2014 Auction Sub Chairs & Current 3rd Grade Families
It’s takes a village to plan and execute a successful auction. Please join us in thanking our 2014 auction sub-chairs and help the 3rd Grade Class select the 2015 Auction Chairs.
“We want to thank all of the brave parents who stepped into leadership roles in 2014 and let them know how much we appreciate their efforts. Also, it is time to find out who wants to lead the 2015 Auction," says Mrs. Steele.
Although the next auction is 10 months away, there are some key decisions the new team needs to make in the near future. We will have dinner and drinks for all our attendees.
Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions about the auction.
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Ask And You Shall Receive . . . Online Scrip Ordering!
The online scrip ordering system is now in place. All your favorites are available.
Scrip orders made before 9:00 am on Tuesday mornings will be available for pickup at Friday Morning scrip sales in the Garden Room. Orders not picked up will be sent home with your student.
Orders placed AFTER 9:00 am on Tuesday will be available the following week.
Credit/Debit card processing fees of 2.75% are added to your online purchases. They will appear as "TAX" on your receipt.
Simply go to www.themadeleine.edu/scrip to place your order.
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Madeleine Baseball Caps For Sale
Available now in the office for only $20! First come, first served. Get them while they last.
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BARRE TO BAR
Ladies, belly up to the barre (then bar), and experience what everyone is talking about! Take a one hour BARRE3 class and experience what Dr. Oz, QVC and Bloomberg TV have been buzzing about with the nation’s hottest workout BARRE3. Founder, owner, and Madeleine Mama Sadie Lincoln is bringing a new attitude to exercise and her Team wants to share it with you. This class is designed to transform the body to one of equal balance, strength and flexibility. Just wear your comfortable yoga type clothing and bare feet. No experience or props necessary. After a good work out we’ll head out to quench our thirst.
Date: Friday, January 23, 6 PM
Location: BARRE3 – 4015 N Williams Ave.
Hosts: Sadie Lincoln and Teal Davidson
$40 per person – Only 9 Spots Available!
Sign Up Online: www.themadeleine.edu/easelitems
Combine Food, Fun & Volunteer Hours!
Spaghetti Dinner Co-Chairs Needed
Parents Club is looking for two friends who want to co-chair the ever-popular Spaghetti Dinner, which is scheduled for Saturday, February 7th. Duties include marketing the event and coordinating a great group of people, who have already volunteered, to help set-up, clean-up and cook. Contact Alyssa Pace at alyssapace@yahoo.com to express your interest or ask your questions.
School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting: 1-15-15
Click here to read the agenda.
The next School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 15th at 7pm in the school library. All are welcome to attend meetings; please notify the Chair in advance if you would like time on the agenda (Lee Fiedler: lee.fiedler@yahoo.com).
St. Michael's Lunches
Making a difference, one lunch at a time
The fourth grade kicked off the new year with a whooping 268 well packed, well labeled lunches!
Thank you so much for setting the bar high and helping us feed our friends at St. Michael’s. The mornings are cool and often wet and a nutritious lunch and bowl of soup is often the only meal consumed that day. This week, Irvan, the head volunteer, was making a batch of split pea and ham soup, delicious!
Counselor Corner
by Carolyn Ullman
Do you have a child who is a leftie? Read all about lefties and learn about resources to make their lives easier.
Click here to read the article.
Family Faith Sharing
January 11 ~ Baptism of the Lord~ Mark 1:7-11
As part of the Action Plan resulting from the results of this year's Catholic Identity survey results, a weekly faith sharing article is now be included each week in Friday Footnotes.
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 have you done something that revealed Christ’s presence. Describe a time or situation when you have known that God is pleased with you.
We encourage parents to reflect on these questions at home with their children and family.
Keep up on the latest Madeleine News by Following @MadeleineOffice
Be one of the first to know what's going on around Madeleine! Just text ‘follow MadeleineOffice’ to 40404 to receive the tweets as text messages on your phone.
Central Catholic Rams Programs Now Accepting Applicants
Do you know a student who is 14 - 18 years old and has a cognitive disability? If that student has an academic proficiency of 2nd - 5th grade equivalent and an interest in being part of a faith-based community, s/he might be a candidate for this new program. For more information, contact Dean Heuberger, Cental Catholic Student Services Coordinator at 503.235.3138 ext. 245 or dheuberger@centralcatholichigh.org.
You may also click here for more information.
Growth Spurt During the Holidays?
Get a free logo during the Lands End Sale Ends 1/10/15
Enter the Promotion Code FREELOGO and PIN 1255.
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
Crab Feed Volunteers and items needed
Our annual Crab Feed is right around the corner! This wonderful community event thrives because of the great work of our volunteers! So, can you help?
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers again to help in the kitchen on the day of the event, set up, childcare, serving and clean up.
Donations to silent auction
We will also have a small silent auction again. As always, we need your
donations of wine, gift certificates, tickets, vacation homes, etc.
If you can help, please contact Janeen Reilly Allred, janeenreilly13@gmail.com
or 503-819-2526.
Youth Ministry Outing this weekend!
Come celebrate the New Year at the first 2015 Middle School Youth Ministry
Outing on Sunday, January 11th. It’s sure to be a good time with old
and new friends!
We will be bowling at the AMT Bowling Company at 3031 SE Powell Blvd from
6–8:00 pm, meeting at the Parish Hall at 5:45 pm and returning by 8:15
pm. Please RSVP to Juliana at jweis@themadeleine.edu or at 503-753-6560.
We will have 10 seats available in the Parish van. First come, first served!
Extra drivers/chaperones will be needed for additional seats. Cost for
2 hours of bowling and shoes is approximately $10. Bring extra cash for
dinner/snacks if you want. Permission slips can be obtained from the Parish
Rectory, church narthex or outside The Madeleine School office. Please
return form in Manila envelopes provided, or bring the completed form on
Sunday.
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.