Thursday, October 10, 2013
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The safety and security of the children you have entrusted to us is always a priority. Last year, after the horrific events in Sandy Hook, we formed a Safety Committee to brainstorm ideas and advise on issues that would add to our campus security. We made some immediate changes, such as locking doors, adding key fobs for entry, dismantling locks, changing the classroom door locks, installing an override to the automatic door locks for emergencies, and adding security cameras at school and parish entries. Next week we will be participating in the Great Oregon Shake-Out, which is an annual earthquake drill, as well as conducting our monthly fire drill. I have included a PDF from this organization which I think you will find helpful in planning for your own earthquake preparedness at home. Click here to view the PDF.
We also will be conducting a Lock Down/Lock Out drill. If we receive information that there is a dangerous situation in the neighborhood, but not directly on or near the school, we go into Lock Out. All exterior doors are locked (as they usually are), and shades are drawn, but we continue with activities inside the building as normal. If the danger is on campus or in the immediate vicinity, we go into Lock Down. Students are sheltered into an area where visibility is limited (away from shaded windows, doors with glass panels, hallway windows, etc.) and we stay in that configuration until we receive an “All Clear” from the police department. Parents are not allowed entry to the school during this time. I know your first impulse, after hearing of a potential danger, might be to come and get your child from school. However, we follow the directives given to us by “authorities” (ie. Archdiocese, Portland Police) for best practices in emergency situations.
I would caution about making a big issue of all the safety drills we do with the students, beyond listening and affirming the reason for practice drills. We want to impress upon them the need to be prepared and to know what to do in an emergency, but not cause undo anxiety about events beyond their control or understanding. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
Auction Tickets (and more) On Sale Now!
You can not only order your auction tickets, but also Kids' Kreations Cards, Easel items, and Centennial Books.
First Annual Online Auction, Mark Your Calendar!
The first-ever Madeleine Online Auction goes live October 22nd. Be the first bidder on some of this year's items including:
- Central Catholic $500 tuition voucher
- Organic CSA Produce Box each week for 22 weeks valued at over $700
- Mississippi Pizza providing one pizza a month for 6 months
Remember, these and many more items will be available exclusively through the Online Auction, so make sure to log in and start bidding on October 22nd!
Check out this year's Easel Items
There's fun for the whole family (Tour de Madeleine), some traditional items (PJs and Popcorn), and some new items (Mad, Mad Dash).
Click Here to read complete descriptions about these and many more easel items.
A Special Auction Offer
Shop Adorn for Your Auction Apparel, Receive 10% off AND Madeleine Receives 10%!
Now that you have your tickets to the auction, it's time to start thinking about what you are going to wear ladies. Nicole Whitesell, owner of Shop Adorn (located at Fremont and 42nd) and an auction donor, has agreed to help you get all dolled up for the big event and will not only give you 10% off your purchase between now and November 2, but she also will donate 10% of all Madeleine family sales to the auction. Talk about feeling good about buying yourself something nice. Just mention that you are a part of the Madeleine family and they will honor the offer.
Dr. Joe Donates a Set of Braces to the Auction!
Attend a pre-screening and make sure you are ready to bid! Wednesday, October 16th from 3 - 6 pm for quick screening exams.
Dr. Joe wants to help The Madeleine School make the most of this donation by helping families decide if their child is a good candidate for orthodontic treatment. If you're considering braces for your child, but you're not sure about the timing, you can be properly prepared for auction night. Please come down for your complimentary screening and a chance to see our amazing new facility at the intersection of NE 33rd and NE Knott St.
RSVP by calling 503-233-8050 or info@oregonbraces.com
Click Here for more information and eligibility requirements.
Are You a Business Owner?
Advertise in the auction catalog!
Deadline: Wednesday, October 16
This is the only time during the year you have an opportunity to promote your business to the school community.
Please contact Ann Reno for pricing and ad sizes: ann.reno@lifefitness.com
Scrip Office News
- Chinook Book (and app) on Sale Now (50% back)
- McMenamins: Time for movies, pizza and beer! (12% back)
- Washman: Keep your car clean without getting wet! (26% back)
- Look for your Scrip order form in the Friday Folder
Two Ways to Order Scrip!
Click Here for your Scrip Order Form
Print your scrip form and pop it in an envelope with ‘SCRIP’, your child’s name and teacher with a check and give it to your child to drop off at the Scrip office.
Or, look for your form in the Friday Folders for K-5. Either way, scrip ordered by 9 am on Tuesday will be available for pick up or sent home with your child on Friday. Easy Peasy!
We are brainstorming ideas on the use of Credit Cards. In the meantime, Target (2%) is only available to purchase with checks.
We are expanding our scrip program to make it more available to our school community. Hence, we need more volunteers –
- Regular week day after school shifts
- Regular Sunday shifts (after masses)
- Special events (Knights of Columbus, Parish and School)
Selling scrip is also a great way to make sure you purchase your own scrip and to get more than enough volunteer hours under your belt. Please contact Cathy Baker Keaney if you are the slightest bit interested!
Scrip Program Coordinator: Jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com
Scrip Volunteer Coordinator: cathy@keaneylaw.com or 971-255-7509
Time for Headphones
It’s that time of year again! We need you all to dig out a set of headphones (or purchase a new set) for your child/children to keep at school for the year. We are well into sites and apps and some of those require a set of headphones. Please follow these instructions:
- Label the headphone set with your child’s name and grade.
- Put the headphones in a GALLON-SIZED ZIPLOCK BAG.
- Label the bag with your child’s name and grade.
Thank you for your attention to this request!
Mrs. Chambers
Help St. Vincent de Paul and get free dress
Bring $2 and non-perishable food on October 16
In support of World Hunger Day on October 16, students may wear free dress if they bring $2 and one non-perishable food item. The money raised goes to the Madeleine St. Vincent de Paul Society for rent, utilities, etc. Every class that gets 100% participation gets a free dress day to be coordinated with their teacher.
Click here for a suggested list of food items.
Thank you!
Campus Ministry Committee
Calling all Oktoberfest Artists! Remember to bring in your Coloring Contest Page to school on Monday. Fr. Mike is looking forward to announcing the winner!
2013 Blessing of the Pets
We had dogs and cats, of course. But also pet rats and a chicken!
Click here to see some of the participants!
Grab your YDP spot for Parent/Teacher Conferences days
No School October 23 - 25
Do you have a student who needs a fun place to hang out when school is closed? Sign up for Madeleine's Youth Development Program (YDP) for the upcoming string of parent/teacher conference days. Hurry before all the spots are gone! Click here for more information and a registration form.
Follow @MadeleineOffice
Not on Twitter?????
Just text ‘follow MadeleineOffice’ to 40404 to receive the tweets as text messages on your phone.
Counselor's Corner
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.
Click here to read about Positive Self Talk.
So much art!
By now all grades have wrapped up their Kids' Kreations projects for the auction note cards and posters and new projects are under way. You can see samples of Kids' Kreations art from each grade above the bulletin board near the office. Convenient ordering is available on line at the auction website.
Soon the halls near the Art room will be filled with student art for you to enjoy. The displays change quickly, so stop by often to check out their colorful, creative work.
Here's a slice of life from the Art room this Tuesday: Overheard in the hall - “Today we have music, art and volley ball. This is a good day.” “I wish we could have art every day.” Tuesday's art classes worked with pebbles, sand, glue, watercolor, clear glue gel, salt, chalk pastel, glitter paint, tempera paint, toothbrushes, combs, texture stamps, and more. And that was just three grades!
Rest assured, art is alive and well at The Madeleine. Have a great weekend and keep making art!
Mrs. Galash
igalash@themadeleine.edu
St. Michael's Lunches: 4th grade
The fourth grade brought in 185 lunches today; that’s a record for this school year! Nice work fourth graders and big thank you to Louise Hallman who is teaming up with me this year to drive lunches to St. Michael's. It takes a village to make these deliveries.
Our grand total for lunches this year is 740.
CYO Highlights
Click here for more details about the following CYO Events
- Come cheer on your Madeleine Volleyball Teams this weekend!
- Basketball registration now open for 3rd – 8th grades.
- Swim clinics to improve your strokes.
- CYO Dance at Oaks Park for 7th and 8th graders on October 18th.
- Jesuit CYO Volleyball Night on Tuesday, Oct.22 @6:30pm.
- And more!
St. Mary's Open House
St. Mary’s Academy is having its annual open house on Oct. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. In addition to touring the school and meeting students and faculty members, prospective families can experience our innovative new 1:1 iPad program.
Click here to see the detailed flyer.
Check Out La Salle Sports
There's one more chance this month to check out La Salle High School sports. They are hosting an event on Friday, October 18 for elementary and middle school students who are interested in football. This is a chance for youth sports players to meet the coach and players and watch the game. They also are hosting a pizza party prior to the game. Click below to see a flyer with complete details.
Friday, October 18 – Football vs. Estacada (RSVP by Oct. 14)
Madeleine Alum on the radio!
Be sure to listen to All Classical Portland 89.9 FM on Sunday, October 13th at 1pm when the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir will be featured, including our very own Fiona McInnis (Class of 2013) as a soloist!
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
Parish Directory photos start this week
Sessions held in Old Church
The first round of photo directory photos starts this week. For those of you
who have signed up, thank you! And for the many of you who have asked where
they are, we do now have the details ironed out.
The sessions will be held in the Old Church. When you arrive for your session,
please enter through the Parish Hall front doors and an escort will be there
to help you up to the Old Church.
There are stairs to the Old Church. If this presents a challenge, we do have
an elevator available—please do let your volunteer escort know and he or she
will guide you there.
Any questions, please email Rich Hammons at rhammons@themadeleine.edu.
Heeee’s
back! Reminding you to sign up for your photo!
Additional weeks set up October 30–November 3
If you have not signed up for your photo yet, Fr. Mike will be in your phone again this week, reminding you to schedule your photo session. Remember, there is no obligation to buy. And every family who has a photo made will receive a free 8x10, plus a free parish directory.
Sign up after Masses on weekends, by phone to the parish office at 503-281-5777 or online at www.themadeleine.edu/directory
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Help wanted for Part-time positions:
▸ Dishwashers
▸ Event coordinators
▸ Part-time custodian
The parish is hiring for some positions to help with our ever- growing needs.
These are part-time positions, which may be perfect to fit into busy schedules.
Dishwashers—Wash dishes after parish events. Must be 16 or over
Event Coordinators—help keep our many events on track and running smoothly.
Must be 21 or over.
Part-Time Custodian—On-call position 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 restrooms, 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
for complete job descriptions and an application. All Parish employees must
pass a criminal background check.
Leadership Night scheduled for October 22
6:30–8:00 pm • Beginning in the church
All committee, ministry and commission leads are requested to attend our next Leadership Night on October 22 at 6:30 pm. We will start in the church, and finish in the Fireside Room. It will include discussion of the 5-Year Plan, and a Leadership Preparation Plan for Committees and Commissions. If you cannot attend, please contact Tammy Shadel at tshadel@themadeleine.edu.
Seeking volunteers in parish office
To help out our capable, energetic staff, we are looking for some volunteers:
General office help. Answer phones and help with general office duties. Initially,
we could use help on weekdays from 3-5 pm, but long-term, we’d love a volunteer
in the office all week.
If you can help out, please call Tammy Shadel, parish secretary.
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 email 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.