October 16, 2015
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Susan is out today fulfilling her civic duty as a jury member, so she is turning her column over to the auction chairs who want you to think tickets, tickets, tickets!
It’s time to buy your auction tickets! Click here to buy your tickets now! If you don’t have table plans yet, go ahead and buy
your tickets now and get back to us later with your table grouping. Do you have less than a full table? No
worries because we will pair you up with some other great folks! This year we have round
tables of 8 and a few long communal tables that are perfect for pairing small groups and groups of 9 or more.
Dinner by Simpatica, Drinks by Buffalo Trace, Entertainment by…oh wait, that part is a surprise!
Don’t forget to sign up for your favorite Easel Items when you buy your tickets since they are selling fast. You don’t want to miss out on your old favorites or any of our fresh, new Easel Items!
Click here to buy your tickets now!
Jim Jones, Alyssa Pace, Kristin Rios, Jeff Robertson
2015 Auction Chairs
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Grounds Clean-Up - 10/17: Click here
- $2 Free Dress Day - 10/23: Click here
- Order Hot Lunch: Click here
- CYO Sports Registration: Click here
- Auction News: Click here
Auction News from Bollywood
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Click
on Ellie on the right or click here to visit our tickets page.
AUCTION ITEMS
Will there be anything cool to bid on? YES…but we can’t spill all of our secrets, just think SUN…and SAND...and SNOW…and GLACIERS...and ISLANDS…and DESERT…and MORE. If that isn’t exciting enough, think of FUN…and FRIENDS…and COMMUNITY….and KIDS…and MAD LOVE!
PHOTOS NEEDED FOR AUCTION SLIDE SHOW
Want to see your student in the auction slide show? It will only happen if you submit photos! We need photos of any school-related events. You have two options for submitting your photos:
- Upload to: https://sendtomycloud.com/MadeleineAuctionSlides2015
(you can upload more than one photo at one time!). This link will also work on mobile phones and tablets.
Email to: auction.slides.2015@gmail.com
There is so much more auction news! Check out the topics below for all the auction info you need to know:
Donations due November 3rd > CLICK HERE
Easel Items: Don't forget to sign up > CLICK HERE
New raffle incentives > CLICK HERE
Volunteers needed > CLICK HERE
Wall of Wine needs wine > CLICK HERE
Where to shop for a sari or a kurta > CLICK HERE
How to tie a sari > CLICK HERE
QUESTIONS
If you have any auction questions please email auction@themadeleine.edu or stop by and talk to us at drop off and pick up on Fridays.
www.facebook.com/TheMadeleineAuction
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$2 Orange and Black Free Dress Day
Friday, October 23
Halloween is right around the corner! On Friday, October 23, Student Government is hosting a $2 Orange and Black Free Dress Day. Come to school sporting your Halloween colors: orange and black. It only costs $2, and the money collected will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Share your Halloween spirit and support a hunger relief all at the same time.
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Fall Grounds Clean Up – Saturday, October 17
9am - noon
Join us for the last clean-up of 2015 when we will be focusing on our North Parking lot and the sidewalk along 24th.
There are a variety of things that need to be done, from weeding and digging to pruning and sweeping. Come for a short time or come for the whole time. All and any help will be appreciated!
A special call out to Mrs. Galash, Jeff Robertson with Mallory and Dede and Veronica Batho for volunteering in September!
We welcome students! Students that volunteer will be rewarded with a free dress pass!!!
Please bring the tools that you will need, such as shovels, pruners, yard brooms, wheel barrows, etc.
Thanks for volunteering to help make our grounds better.
If you have questions, contact Daniela Grogro at daniela.grogro@nike.com or 503-412-9474.
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Sign up Now for November Hot Lunch!
Deadline = October 24th
It couldn't be easier! Go to www.orderlunches.com where you can review the monthly menu, place your order and make your payment.
If you are a first time user of the system, you will need to register and pick a password. Click here to review registration instructions.
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Art in the Halls
Be sure to check out the art in the halls during conference week for a sneak preview of this Spring's Kids Kreations Art Cards art.
MADELEINE BULLDOGS - CYO SPORTS UPDATE
CYO SWIMMING (K-8th Grade): Registration still open. We would love to have you join. Madeleine swimmers join with All Saints, Archbishop Howard, Cathedral, Holy Cross, Holy Redeemer (PDX), and St. Andrew Nativity under the All Saints team name. Practices are twice a week. We are still looking for amazing coaches to join the team!!
CYO BASKETBALL (3rd-8th Grade): Basketball registration will open on Monday. CYO basketball offers league play for 3rd through 8th grade boys & girls with the season beginning November 30th and ending with the Championship Tournament through the second week of March. The season is comprised of a beginning Jamboree tournament on December 5th or 6th, eight regular season Saturday Games commencing on January 2nd, and culminates with THE CITY Championship Basketball Tournament.
CYO HOT SHOTS BASKETBALL (1st & 2nd Grade Coed): Hot Shots registration is open now. Hot Shots is a coed basketball program for 1st & 2nd graders with no weekly practices. There will be a 30 minute practice time held prior to each Saturday game. Season runs with the regular Basketball program. Coaches needed, please contact the Athletic Director if you are interested.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available through CYO. Click here to view and apply for a scholarship. 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.
For more information about these or other sports offered, click here.
Coming soon...Madeleine Bulldog Spiritwear! Cheer on your kids in style!
Go Bulldogs!!
Aimee Holzschuh
Madeleine Athletic Director
MadAthleticDirector@gmail.com
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It's a Wrap - and Almost $5,000!
Congratulations and THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Gift Wrap fundraiser. Our target was to sell $5,000, and with your help and the incredible energy of our students, we raised $4,864 in just two weeks.
First Grade raised the most -- $1,017 from 123 items -- followed by Fourth Grade ($830 from 98 sales) and Eighth Grade ($787 from 74 items). Even more encouraging was every class participating; no grade raised less than $125. Way to go, everyone!
When all is said and done, these efforts netted the School a cool $2,400. Again, thank you to everyone - including teachers and staff - for your support. We'll update you on delivery of the items as we get closer to Thanksgiving.
Sign up Now for YDP During Parent/Teacher Conferences
Deadline to sign up = Monday, October 26th
Where will your children be when school is closed for Parent-Teacher conferences? They could be enjoying Halloween-related fun right here at Madeleine. Sign up now for a spot in Madeleine's YDP program.
The deadline to sign up (or cancel a spot you have reserved) is Monday, October 26th.
Click here for rates and the registration form.
St. Stephen’s Lunch Program
Making a difference one lunch at a time
After a week away at outdoor school, the sixth graders rallied last week and brought in 144 sack lunches. Thank you so much for making time in your busy week!
This week the 4th graders came through with 238 sack lunches! The volunteers were awestruck when we showed up with so many beautifully prepared lunches. One long time volunteer said, “This is what I’ve always dreamed – all this food, and I get to give it away!”
And give it away they will. With such strong momentum and outpouring of sack lunches, our school is now supporting both the youth at Pioneer Square on Tuesday nights, and the Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (S.A.F.E.). Their mission is to “Empower women to move from homelessness to housing.”
Thank You Madeleine Families!
Parent-Teacher Online Conference Sign-ups
You can sign up for your conferences by clicking here. Please contact Alison Anderson at aanderson@themadeleine.edu if you have any questions.
Your Amazon Purchases Can Benefit The Madeleine School!
This fall as you shop for Halloween costumes and decorations, birthdays, and Prime memberships, please continue using the Madeleine's Amazon link.
It doesn't cost you a single cent more, and the School earns "free money" each time you buy using the links on http://www.themadeleine.edu/amazon.
Family Faith Sharing
October 18 ~ 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Mark 10:35-45
Two of Jesus’ apostles ask to be given the seats beside him in the glory of heaven. Jesus tells them they do not realize what it is they are asking, and then he asks them whether they can go through everything he will go through. They say they can. Jesus responds by telling them they will go through those things, but that he cannot give them the places of honor in heaven because those places are already reserved. Jesus calls the apostles together and explains to them that although the rulers in the world are harsh and demanding leaders, the followers of Jesus who wish to be great should be a servant and a slave to others. He says, “The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
What did Jesus do to show that he was a servant to others? How can you be a servant, too? A ‘ransom’ is payment made to rescue or save someone. What ransom did Jesus make? Whom was he rescuing?
Catholic High School Open House Dates
The Portland area Catholic high schools each will host an Open House for prospective students and their families. The time for each Open House is 1:00 – 4:00pm and they will be held on the following dates:
- October 18: Central Catholic High School
- October 25: Valley Catholic High School
- October 25: De La Salle North Catholic
- November 1: St. Mary’s Academy
Want a chance to win a $5,000 tuition credit to any Catholic School in the Portland Metro area?
Click here to buy a raffle ticket from St. John Fisher.
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
Gonzaga University Concert Choir to perform
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5:00 pm Mass
The Gonzaga University Concert Choir, as part of their annual Portland-area
tour, will participate in our 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, October 24. They
will participate in the liturgy, then will perform a 30-minute program
immediately after Mass.
The Gonzaga Concert Choir is comprised of 67 students from a wide variety
of disciplines, and the ensemble is one of four choral ensembles at Gonzaga
University. It has toured regionally throughout the Pacific Northwest and
to the San Francisco Bay Area, and its subset ensemble, the Chamber Singers,
has performed internationally in China, Austria, Germany, and Colombia.
Help Wanted: Dishwashers and event coordinators
The Madeleine Parish is in need of paid Event Coordinators and Dishwashers to work at events such as auctions, receptions, etc.
Event Coordinators will assist the Events Manager in both preparation for events, and on-site assistance during the event. Must be 21 or older.
Dishwashers must be over 16 and able to help with post-event cleanup and closing of the Parish facilities.
If interested, please contact Jackie Dooris, Events Manager, at jdooris@themadeleine.edu for application.
PDXCatholicTots Events
PDXCatholicTots is a group dedicated to families with children younger
than school age. For information, contact Ann Hart, ahart@themadeleine.edu.
Facebook group: PDXCatholicTots.
Wednesday, October 21 6-9pm
PDXCatholicTots Mom’s Night Out: Take a night off from the kids. Please join us at the Blackbird Wine Bar for wine and cheese.
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.