December 11, 2015
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Merry Christmas! I want to wish everyone a very happy holiday…..Oh, wait a minute…..We still have one week to go! We can’t dismiss school until we have our Christmas Program, catch the Gingerbread Man, decorate Christmas cookies, do our Present Pass with our Friendship Family, bring a scarf to school for the homeless, build graham cracker gingerbread houses, fill the St. Vincent de Paul food baskets, and many more activities that mark the Christmas season.
A word about the K-5 Christmas Program this coming Thursday night. Children should be in their classrooms by 6:45. We will open the front door at 6:30. Students should wear “Sunday Best” clothes or their school uniform. Each class will perform and then all classes will sing the final song together. When the program is over, we will dismiss the children to their parents from the church. I know that has the potential for complete chaos, but let’s not let that happen! Also, when you drop off your children at their classrooms, please take their coats with you to the church.
Another thing to remember about next week is that our hot lunch program will not be operating. Nora, our wonderful cook, will be gone so students need to pack their lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Thursday Parent Club lunch day is a go, so if you signed up for Subway sandwiches, they will be here. Also, ordering for January lunches begins tomorrow, the 12th, and closes on the 24th. Life is going to get really busy in the next few weeks, so I advise you to order while you are thinking about it.
There will be a wonderful performance of Handel’s Messiah this Sunday at the Madeleine Church at 3pm. It is something you won’t want to miss. Details regarding time and tickets are below in the newsletter.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
PS - There are four small, pastel dip dishes that have been left over ever since Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please come to the school office to claim them for your holiday entertaining needs!
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Present Pass - 12/14: Click here
- Lost and Found: Click here
- Sign up for Hot Lunch: Click here
- Paddle Raise Funds Mad Technologists: Click here
- Amazon Shopping = Madeleine Money: Click here
Friendship Family Present Pass
Monday, December 14th
The Present Pass is a fun tradition that we look forward to every year! On Monday, December 14th, the friendship families will get together to celebrate the season and exchange small gifts.
Everyone should bring a small gift (from $1 to $5), preferably one that kids of all ages/genders will enjoy. The eighth graders will bring a short Christmas book, and choose a certain word that appears often in the book. They will read the book to their friendship family, and whenever that word appears, everyone will pass their presents around the circle. When the story is done, the kids will get to keep the present they end up with. We hope everyone has fun!
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Lost and Found
Come one, come all and claim your lost items! All items from Lost and Found will be on display in the main hallway for you to search through and claim. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity, so please claim your beloved fleeces, water bottles and other items before Wednesday, December 16th.
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Sign up for January Hot Lunch!
December 12th - 24th
Quick, before you forget! Sign up for hot lunch for January. It couldn't be easier! Go to www.orderlunches.com where you can review the monthly menu, place your order and make your payment.
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Be An Angel Among Us
Christmas Teacher Wish List
You can become a Christmas Angel by funding or finding a gift from the "Teacher Wish List." These items are not in the budget, but would enhance the classroom. Thanks to the many angels last year, donations to the teacher wish list provided hundreds of dollars in classroom extras!
Click here to see the teacher wish list. Earn your wings this year and join the many angels in our midst!
Questions? Contact Lynn Robinson at lrobinson@themadeleine.edu.
Check out Madeleine on Facebook!
We've been busy sharing event info and reminders, school announcements, and fun photos!
When you actively support the school on social media with a 'Like' and by sharing our posts, you help spread the word about our incredible education program, our fundraisers, and our community service projects. Add The Madeleine School to your Facebook feed today!
Madeleine on Facebook: Click here to check us out
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Paddle Raise Funds Our Mad Technologists
As you know by now, our generous auction guests set a new record when $89,300 in restricted funds were raised for the Mad Science + Arts Wing. Thank you to everyone who raised his or her paddle high and contributed to the fabulous expansion of our science, technology and arts programs.
This week we are focusing on the new technology resources that will be available to our Mad technologists. Believe it or not, we actually have already purchased the the Little Bits Pro Library! And it was delivered on Monday!!
The Pro Library is the ultimate collection for collaboration and invention in a group setting. It can accommodate up to 32 inventors with 304 Bits, making it ideal for project-based learning and teamwork as well as intuitive electronics prototyping. It includes at least 4 of basically every Little Bit they make. The storage units are being installed this weekend in the computer lab, so be ready for creative, innovative, hands-on technology building projects happening in 2016!
Check out Friday Footnotes after the holidays to learn about the cool, new resources for the tech club being bought with your paddle raise donations.
QUESTIONS
If you have any auction questions, please email auction@themadeleine.edu.
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Book Fair Results
Thank you to everyone who shopped at this year's Book Fair. We reached total sales of $4103! Half of that amount will come back to the school to be used for new books and supplies.
We were also able to raise $427 through free dress and other donations to buy books for Portland Children's Book Bank. They will be receiving 98 new books from our school that will be given to children in Portland that otherwise would not have books at home.
Thank you again to Cheri Krebs for her Book Fair leadership!
Spaghetti Dinner Needs Chairpeople
Since we're between the big turkey and ham holidays, 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."
Amazon + Holiday Shopping = Madeleine Money!
Last minute shopping? If Amazon is your destination, please remember to use The Madeleine's Amazon link. Doing so doesn't cost any extra, and the School earns money on every purchase!
Since the beginning of the 2015-16 school year, the School has earned more than $400 on Amazon commissions -- more than $122 in November alone. So before you shop on Amazon -- all holiday season and beyond -- please go to http://www.themadeleine.edu/amazon.
You can even double-dip by buying your Amazon scrip cards at the School and then using that credit to make purchases!
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Counselor Column
by Carolyn Ullman
Your learning style has more influence on learning than you may realize. This preferred style guides the way you learn. It can also change the way you internally represent experiences, the way you recall information, and even the words you choose. No particular style is fixed nor is there any magic combination. However, most researchers agree that we all have preferences.
A Seasonal Work of Mercy
Scarf Drive: December 5 - 13
No one should suffer from the cold. And while the problem may be much bigger, and more complicated than a couple cold winter months, perhaps a simple work of mercy would be enough to warm a heart.
Take a moment to write a spiritual message of hope. Whatever that may be. A poem, a personal message - whatever feels inspirational ... and sign your first name. Then, go to your closet and pull out a scarf you are willing to part with. Attach the note to the scarf and bring to Mass or school.
Once collected, a group of volunteers will take them to various locations in downtown Portland and tie them around trees for the homeless to take as they need.
Your gift will also raise people’s awareness and motivate others to reach out and do something for those in need this holiday season. There is something quite magical about seeing dozens of scarves tied to trees with people’s messages of love on them.
Please bring your scarves to Mass this weekend (December 12 or 13). We’ll have baskets in the church lobby to collect your scarves.
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Upcoming Youth Ministry Event
Sunday, December 20th from 5:30 - 7:30pm/9:30pm
Christmas caroling at Laurelhurst Village! Please meet at the parish hall at 5:30 pm, so we can begin caroling at 6pm. We will return to the Parish Hall for refreshments. Possible movie at 7:30pm to follow! This is a middle and high school combined event.
Any questions, please contact Juliana at jweis@themadeleine.edu.
Madeleine Youth raise funds for youth ministry at The Madeleine Marketplace!
St. Stephen’s Lunch Program
Making a difference one lunch at a time
The weather outside was frightful Monday, and we received an emergency email from St. Stephen’s hoping the 5th grade could make about 200 lunches. The crew who make the chili for “Chili Tuesday” could not make it in due to rain and flooding. The fifth graders did a fantastic job accommodating this request! All in total the 5th grade made 198 lunches, 20 extra sandwiches and dozens of cookies from Helen Bernhard’s Bakery. A special thank you to Violet and her family for bringing in 32 lunches and cookies. Thanks to you 5th Grade, “Chili Sack Lunch” benefited from your hard work!
Caroling with the Teachers Was a Hit!
Family Faith Sharing
December 13 ~ Third Sunday of Advent ~ Luke 3:10-18
In today’s Gospel different groups of people ask John the Baptist what they should do to be ready for the coming of Jesus. Each group asked the same question: “What must we do?” John told them that they should share with those who have less, and should be kind and fair to others. Do you have a program in your parish or community that gives gifts to people who don’t have much? How can your family help? What other programs in your parish help the needy? How can you offer your time and talent to those organizations? What gifts has God given you that you can share with others?
Music at The Madeleine
Online
Ticketing open until 6:00 pm Friday, Dec 13; Tickets also available at the
door
Music at The Madeleine includes 3 masterpieces and audience favorites of Baroque, Classical and Sacred Jazz music: George F. Handel’s Messiah, Ludwig van Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert and the premiere of Michael Kissinger’s Jazz Requiem. Concerts are performed by the 50-voice Bravo! Chorale, Northwest Chamber Orchestra and nationally acclaimed jazz and classical conductors and soloists.
Music at The Madeleine is hosted by The Madeleine Community and created by Bravo! Northwest, led by our own Maria Manzo and Michael Kissinger. For more than 20 years, Bravo! Northwest has produced regional & international concerts including the Bravo! Vancouver Concert Series, Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival, and Dubrovnik Jazz Festival. Please join us for our inaugural season of Music at The Madeleine — here in the beautiful Madeleine Church — where ALL are welcome!
Best of all, students age 18 and younger are admitted FREE with a paid adult.
Please send photos of your community service!
Upload at www.themadeleine.edu/photos by Friday, December 18
Service leads, class parents, teachers and staff, parents....if you have photos of students or adults serving in the community through the parish or school, please send us photos of your group in action! We’d like to highlight your good works in our bulletin on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day.
Visit our page and upload your photos. It’s easy, all directions are included. If you have any trouble, send an email to bulletin@themadeleine.edu and we’ll help you out.
La Salle Yuletide Chess Tournament
December 12 @ 9am
Have you heard about La Salle's upcoming Yuletide Chess Tournament on December 12? It is a wonderful opportunity for all chess players, K-12, beginners through advanced.
Click here to see the flyer with complete details.
Central Catholic 5th Annual Winter Break Softball Camp
December 21 and 22 @ 9am
Hi, my name is Sara Stauffer, and I am the Head Softball Coach at Central Catholic HS. We are hosting our 5th Annual Softball Camp during Winter Break.
The camp will be on December 21 and 22 from 9-12 here at CCHS. The cost is $50, and a camp shirt is included. CCHS Softball Coaching staff and players will be running the camp. We will be covering defense (infield, outfield), offense (bunting, hitting), base running, and pitching/catching.
Registration can be found at: http://www.centralcatholichigh.org/athletics/2015-winter-camps.html
Please click here to see the flyer with complete details.
Win a Tuition Voucher or Scrip from Holy Cross
Holy Cross Catholic School has its auction coming up in February and raffle tickets are now available for purchase online. This year there are two prizes: a $5,000 tuition credit towards any Catholic School of your choice or a $2500 tuition credit! OR, the winner may choose $3500/$1500 scrip of their choice.
Holy Cross Catholic School raffle tickets are now on sale! Only 2500 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $10 each.
- 1st Prize: $5000 in tuition to any Catholic school OR $3500 in scrip of your choice
- 2nd Prize: $2500 in tuition to any Catholic school OR $1500 in scrip of your choice
You and your family and friends can purchase raffle tickets on the auction website at www.holycrosspdxauction.org/tickets.
Aaron Meyer, concert rock violinist,
15th Annual Holiday Concert
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 17, 18, 19
Once again this year, Howard Hedinger has graciously provided our parish
complimentary seats to the Aaron Meyer Holiday Concert. If you have not
been, Aaron and his musicians provide a stunning, magnificent, innovative
take on holiday music.
Three concerts are available:
- Thursday, December 17—7:00 pm
- Friday, December 18—7:30 pm
- Saturday, December 19—7:30 pm
“Experience A Northwest Holiday Tradition”
The concerts will be held at First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Ave. at Main St. (across from Portland Art Museum – and one block south of Schnitzer Hall) - between Madison St. & Main St.
These tickets are provided at no charge, but limited quantities are available. Please limit your request to 4 tickets (unless your immediate family is larger). Contact Tammy Shadel at 503-281-5777 no later than Wednesday, December 16, by 5:00 pm.
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
Laudato Si’ with Sister Cecilia
Sundays, Dec. 6, 13 & 20, Fireside Rm • 9:00 am
Sister Cecilia Ranger will present Laudato Si’, discussing Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on our care for our common home. Read more in the bulletin
Christmas Caroling!
Saturday, December 19, Fireside Room, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Join in the fun and share the music of the season with our neighborhood! Be sure to bring a friend—all are welcome! Meet in the Fireside Room after the 5:00 pm Mass. Bring a flashlight—sheet music provided.
St. Vincent de Paul Canned Food Drive still accepting donations; seeking volunteers to help pack and make deliveries
Since
Christmas is a time of love and gift giving you have given that action
by your generous support of our Christmas Food Box Drive and our Thanksgiving
collection, and have shared in Jesus’ ministry in bringing the good news
of Jesus to those in need. Thank you once again for your generosity. We
will be sorting and assembling food boxes in the parish hall beginning
on Tuesday, Dec. 15th. If you are interested in helping in this activity
contact Bill Johnson at johnson0060@comcast.net for the schedule. Saturday,
Dec. 19th we will be delivering the food boxes—if you are interested in
helping with the driving contact Mary Clare O’Brien at 503-309-7639.
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Parent/Child Orientation Meeting
Sunday January 3rd at 9:00 am in the Fireside Room of the Parish Center
This meeting is very important and should not be missed. This orientation will
cover information necessary to ensure your child’s reception of the sacraments.
Also, your son or daughter will meet their teacher and break off for a meaningful
activity.
For more information, contact Julie Onderko, Director of Faith Formation, jonderko@themadeleine.edu or 503-281-5777 ext. 27.
Registration for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist and Confirmation is
open!
The First Reconciliation/First Eucharist program at The Madeleine is open to
all parish children who are at least seven years of age (second grade). Confirmation
is open to all parish teens fourteen years of age or older (freshman in high
school).
This year, BOTH programs will begin on January 10, 2016. This is a change from previous years. A complete class schedule and class registration form are available on our web site: themadeleine.edu/faithformation. Contact Julie Onderko with any questions: jonderko@themadeleine.edu
Just because . . . it's a beautiful winter scene!
Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany
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