Friday, February 14, 2014
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
You might think that when you get to “empty nest” status, as my husband and I are, a three-day weekend (four days for you) consists of sleeping in, beach getaways, quiet dinners, and lots of unscheduled time. Well, think again. As your children leave home, marry, and have their own children, you are expected to be at everyone’s events….and I wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s why I will be attending my granddaughter’s school auction on Saturday, my grandson’s first birthday party on Sunday, and checking out a rehearsal dinner venue for our engaged son on Monday. So much for free time….
Tuesday is a work day for the faculty and we will be at St. Pius for an inservice on implementing the Common Core State Standards, specifically on close reading of informational text. There has been some controversy about these standards that have been adopted by at least 45 states, including Oregon. Since we are a parochial school, we are not bound by these standards, but our Archdiocese believes that we need to be cognizant of what they are and how they can improve our instruction. Right now we are studying two of the ten anchor standards in English Language Arts that focus on reading and comprehending complex literary and informational text, citing specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions and making logical inferences. I know I could be accused of being biased when I say that I believe our teachers do a great job of teaching English, but we also know that we are a community of learners and there is always something we can do to become better at our craft. I am sure that Tuesday’s inservice will be productive.
Enjoy your four-day weekend, probably filled with basketball games, birthday parties, sleep-overs, and family get-aways.
Sincerely,
Susan
What's Cool About Our School: Bird Rescues!
The kindergartners had an unexpected opportunity during their art class Tuesday. Mrs. Galash noticed a hummingbird at the feeder that was not looking well. Leaving Ms. Salvitelli in charge, Mrs. Galash went outside and scooped the tiny bird up in a paint shirt. Ms.Yuhas loaned a critter cage. Mrs. Rosebrook and Mrs. Galash spent the lunch period feeding her sugar water with an eye dropper, and she even drank from the crease in Mrs. G's hand.
The sweet little female Anna's hummingbird is now being tended by the staff at the Audubon Care Center. The kindergartners just might have a hummingbird project in their future.
Madeleine Jogathon 2014 Sponsorship Opportunity
Are you looking for a great way to promote your business within the Madeleine community? Well look no further…..we are once again offering sponsorship opportunities on our 2014 Jogathon T-shirts! We have nine spots available on the back of shirts for $250 each. They are approximately 3x3 in size and will represent your company’s name and logo. The shirts will be given out to each child and teacher participating in the Jogathon to be worn on event day.
The spots available will be given out on a first come first served basis, so don’t miss out! To purchase your spot or for more information, please email the Jogathon Chairs at: jogathon@themadeleine.edu.
Please help us in supporting this great event!
2014 Jogathon Chairs,
Shelby Walker and Kelsi O'Connor
North Parking Lot Gardening Starts in March
We were going to start the Care for Creation Committee’s monthly mornings of gardening this month, but since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, we are going to start in March. So, put March 15th from 8am-noon (or anywhere in-between) on your calendar for some gardening.
Thanks for volunteering to help make our grounds better! Questions? Contact Sara Allen at seamagoo@hotmail.com.
St. Michael's Lunches: 6th Grade
The 6th grade did an outstanding job bringing in 155 sack lunches this week. The snow, freezing rain and Monday snow-day did not detour the class from packing big, nutritious lunches. A big shout out to the Hughes family for making and delivering nine gallons of hearty, healthy beef stew to our friends who dine at St Michael’s. What a delicious treat for a wet week!
Earn Money for Madeleine: Register Your Fred Meyer Rewards Card in the Community Rewards Program!
The Madeleine School is now a participating organization in the new Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. You can help The Madeleine School earn donations just by shopping with your Fred Meyer Rewards Card!
Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works:
- Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to The Madeleine School at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
- You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number: 86447 Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping The Madeleine School earn a donation!
- You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.
- If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
- For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Counselor Corner
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SAVE THE DATE: First Annual Madeleine Parish and School Golf Tournament!
“Tee it up for Technology” on Saturday, July 19th, 2014
Grab your golfing buddies and start forming your teams. Space is available for 25 teams of four.
Stay tuned for registration details, volunteer committees, and advertising and sponsorship opportunities. For more information contact Brian Grant bgrant@themadeleine.edu or Lynn Robinson, lrobinson@themadeleine.edu
Upcoming Auction Easel Events:
Father Daughter Disco Dance
It's not just fun and games anymore, the girls want to dance! This is your chance to show your daughters how you can Shake Your Groove Thing, but please, try not to dislocate anything in the process. Polyester pantsuits and platforms encouraged. So, Superfreak, start growing out your hair and sideburns now (we recognize for some of you this will be a considerable challenge and suggest you get started right away) and get ready to request your favorite disco song on the sign-up sheet! Snacks and drinks will be provided for both daughters and dads. Come and have fun with the young lady or ladies in your life!
Date: Saturday, April 12th, 2014, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Location: The Madeleine Parish Hall
Hosts: Thompson, Workmeister/Skedsvold, Matteri, and Roberson/Gladyz Families
$40 per family
Sign-up online at :
https://themadeleine.schoolauction.net/remember/register/checkout
Price Reduced!
SOS Survival Skills Class, for 5th – 8th Graders, only $40
SOS Survival Skills and Team Building
Get ready to learn real survival skills during an action packed survival training day with TrackersPDX! Work with highly experienced mentors as they teach basic wilderness survival skills, campfire skills, signal rescue, staying found and not getting lost, creating natural shelters, making hunting tools, tracking and much more. You will also participate in team building skills with conflict resolution and obstacle courses. Come enjoy a day in nature with your friends and take away much more than imagined! Please bring a sack lunch.
Date: May 3, 2014
Sign-up online at :
https://themadeleine.schoolauction.net/remember/register/checkout
CYO Nights at Central Catholic, Jesuit, and St. Mary's!
Free Admission to all the events!
Click on each of the flyers to check out all the fun.
Mardi Gras Kids Party!
One of our favorite nights of the year is approaching. The Madeleine Mardi Gras Party is March 4th! It's a full night of fun for the entire family! The gym will be transformed into a kid-tastic gameland once again and we need your help to make it happen. Email Kristin Rios if you can help with set-up the day of or staffing one of the kids activity areas for one hour the night of the event between 7pm - 9pm. The fun is not just for kids. We had some serious parent participation on the Wii Dance Revolution last year. Come early to help out and practice your moves!
Get your volunteer hours since opportunities are running out! Contact Kristin Rios to sign-up at kristinrios@mac.com.
Did You Hear the Scrip News?
Click Here for a Scrip Order Form
We are buying smarter, so our Scrip numbers are up!
On our top 20 retail outlets we are up 43%. Overall, on all retail outlets we are up 48%.
Thank you to all that have stepped up their participation! Keep it up for the kids!
Questions? Contact Jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com.
Madeleine Athletic Director Position Available
The Madeleine Athletic Board is seeking nominations for CYO Athletic Director.
As Athletic Director, you will oversee the Madeleine Athletic Board and manage its chairs ensuring each one successfully runs its individual sports (basketball, swimming, track and field, and volleyball). You and the individual chairs will be responsible for coordinating sign-ups for each season, forming rosters, scheduling practice times, maintaining a budget, as well as working with the CYO office with regards to each season. The Madeleine Athletic Director will schedule and run quarterly meetings. This is a volunteer position.
The outgoing Madeleine Athletic Director will work closely with the new Athletic Director and the existing athletic board ensuring the transition is smooth. To volunteer for this position contact Barry Adams at 971-275-2338 or brandaladams@yahoo.com.
An Opportunity For You
Exploring Ignatian Spirituality is a program created from the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola to give people an opportunity to discover God in daily life through various forms of prayer. The program is intended to provide an introductory experience of Ignatian spirituality.
Click here to see the flyer for complete details.
This Week’s Checklist
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of Madeleine School events coming up this week!
For
the third and final year, we invite your participation in the Living the Eucharist
small discussion groups during Lent. This program offers dynamic opportunities
for spiritual growth, whether as an adult, a teen or a family.
Each group is led by a parishioner who has been trained to facilitate the Living the Eucharist program.
This year, the groups will:
- Learn about the rituals and symbols of the Mass
- Particiapte mor fully in the sacrament by raying with the Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday in a way that makes them come alive
- Connect more deeply with your faith community and grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Get involved today!
Sign up as a group leader
We are in need of a few more group leaders. The qualifications are simple: have a home that could host 6-10 speople comfortably and the ability to follow the escellent, comprehensive materials. We have facilitator training sessions February 16 from 11:30 am–1 pm and March 3, 7:00–8:30 pm each day
Sign up as a group member
Of course, we are always seeking new group members. We’ll find leaders for
as many members as we have...and we’d love you to join us!
Contact Deacon Tim
If you have questions about becoming a leader or becoming a member, contact Deacon Tim at deacontim@themadelein.edu or contact him by phone at parish office
Music Moves
Welcome our new Director of Music and Praise Choir Director
We are pleased to introduce two new members of our Music Minstry
Kit
Taylor has accepted the position of Director of Music at The Madeleine.
Kit will be responsible for coordinating all liturgical music at our Masses
and celebrations, and will be the principal accompianist for our choirs.
After Catholic grade school and La Salle High School, his career in the church
began as part of a Praise Team at age 15. Kit has directed and led churches
and choirs of all sizes, including working part-time here at The Madeleine
for the last two years. For the last three years Kit was also the Director
of the Contemporary Worship Team at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Milwaukie.
We welcome Kit to The Madeleine
Becky
Moore has been named Praise Choir Director. A graduate of University
of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, she met her husband Kevin while singing
in the campus praise choir she directed. The family, including children John,
Lucy and Isaac, moved here in June, and have been parishioners since December.
Becky’s music background is extensive: cantor, music planner, choir member
and choir director; elementary school musical theater director; and as a
performer in opera, musical theater, a cappella groups, praise choir and
both sacred and secular traditional choirs. Welcome, Becky!
Praise Choir is ready and waiting for you!
It’s been said that singing is praying twice —and we all need a little extra prayer in our lives! The praise choir is ready and waiting for YOU to join our group. Jump in and help us share a contemporary, spirit filled style of music with the congregation. Whether you have a little experience, or a lot, as Father Mike says, “All are welcome” to participate!
New rehearsal time: Sunday after Mass
If your weeknights are jam-packed with family activities, no need to worry.
As of March 16, our NEW REHEARSAL TIME will be on Sundays, 15 minutes after
the conclusion of 10 am Mass (approximately 11:30 am).
Please contact Praise Choir Director, Becky Moore, with any questions: beckymoore77@gmail.com
or call 217-384-0534.
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Hiring for Parish Bookkeeper
The Madeleine Parish is seeking a part-time bookkeeper who will be responsible for financial transactions of the parish and related activities, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, overseeing volunteers, and other administrative duties. 2 or 4 year degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field, and/or 3-5 years related full-charge bookkeeping experience. Proficient with modern computing hardware and software, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel, QuickBooks, etc. Experience with ADP payroll processing desirable and payroll related regulations required. Basic office skills such as keyboard, 10-Key, copiers, etc. Solid understanding of accounting principles absolutely essential, with emphasis on non-profit accounting desirable. Strongly prefer knowledge of the Catholic faith and parish business environment. This position will not be responsible for the bookkeeping duties of The Madeleine School. Approximately 25 hours per week to be determined. Pre-employment background check required. This position will have sme set hours and can otherwise be a flexible schedule. This position reports to the parish Business Manager. To apply, send resume to: kjohnson@themadeleine.edu
Paid, part-time postions available
The parish is seeking both paid and volunteer for part-time positions, which may be perfect to fit into busy schedules.
Part-Time Custodian—Paid and volunteer positions, daytime and evenings/weekends
Event Staff – Dishwashers, event coordinator, event manager. Both daytime and evening/weekend positions. Paid and volunteer positions available..
Alcohol Servers And Monitors – People willing to be trained and serve and monitor alcohol at various events, volunteer positions
If interested, please contact Kelly Johnson, Business Manager, at kjohnson@themadeleine.edu. All Parish employees must pass a criminal background check.
Adult Religious Education Classes
These classes, originally designed for the parents of our First Eucharist students, are a great way to reconnect with your faith, or to learn more about the Church.
Please join us in the Parish Hall, 9:15 am
- First Class—February 23—We Gather Together/Introductory Rite - Janet S.
- Second Class—March 2—We Listen/Liturgy of the Word - Fr. Mike
- Third Class—March 9—We Give Gifts/Liturgy of the Eucharist - Deacon Mike
- Fourth Class—March 16—We Remember and We Celebrate/Lit. of the Eucharist -Deacon Brian
- Fifth Class—April 6 Jesus is with us always - Deacon Tim
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
Or, order online at www.themadeleine.edu/centennial
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.