February 22, 2019
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I would say that our Open House activities, Tuesday’s Prospective Families information night and Wednesday’s School Tours, were a great success. Our statistics showed that 39 families came for the evening presentation and 28 families came for tours. We had an overwhelming number of applications turned in so we should have full enrollment next year! This successful event doesn’t just happen on its own and I have many people to thank. Our Development Office, mainly Caryn and Cheri with help from Rich Hammons, handled advertising through a variety of sources. Cathy Bargovan and Lia Ryan provided the hospitality with hot coffee and tasty treats. Julie Baldwin arranged for numerous parents to be on hand both days to greet our visitors and tell the Madeleine story. Father Mike, Melanie and Jon DeBellis, Sara Dillon, and Alisa Pyszka were on the Tuesday night program and each shared something unique about our school from our rigorous curriculum to the welcoming community to our emphasis on educating the whole child. We also recognize that “word of mouth” is the best way to bring people to our door, so thank you to all who have encouraged their friends to check us out. It’s working!
Blessings,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Mug Drive: Click Here
- Science Fair: Click Here
- Principal Search Update: Click Here
- 2018 Annual Fund Report: Click Here
- New Parent Resource Page: Click Here
St. Francis Dining Hall Mug Drive 
February 25 to March 1
During this time of year, it is important we remember those living on the streets without adequate shelter and warmth. The week of February 25, Student Government is hosting a mug drive for the St. Francis Dining Hall. St. Francis Dining Hall serves hot meals to those in need in our community, and they are in need of more mugs. Please donate your used or unused mugs to the boxes located in each of the classrooms. We appreciate your support.
Science Night 2019
Thursday, February 28 @ 6:30pm
You’re invited! The Madeleine School proudly presents Science Night 2019 on Thursday, February 28th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Parish Hall. For this event, please enter and exit only through the main Parish Hall door by the circular driveway!
The middle school will be hosting an evening of science challenges and fun for scientists of all ages. Parents and children are invited to play at the bridge station, make their own rocket, build science toys, or compete in the Egg Drop Challenge (Click here for rules).
Middle school students will be also presenting many exciting science demonstrations. All of the 6 – 8th grade science projects will be on display in Parish Hall. See you there!
Volunteers Needed:
We need a few parents to monitor doors so that everyone is safe, and the building is secure. I try to limit the shifts to 30 minutes so that parents can enjoy the evening, too. Please give Susan Steele a call or email if you can commit to a 30 minute shift between 6:30 to 8:00.
Madeleine School Principal Search
Finding a new principal is a big deal. Hopefully it only happens once or twice in a generation. We understand that you probably have many questions about the process.
While much of the search process is confidential to protect the applicants and the integrity of the process, we will share what we can here in Footnotes. As of this week, here’s what’s going on:
• The Madeleine School Principal Search Committee is being formed. It will include Father Mike, at least one sitting principal from another Portland Catholic School and representatives from our School Advisory Committee (SAC), our school faculty, our parent community and our parish.
• The Search Committee will meet multiple times in the coming months to plan, review applications and interview candidates.
Please click here to read information provided by the Archdiocese that will be taken into consideration by The Madeleine School Search Committee, including principal qualifications, essential functions and major responsibilities, and principal roles and characteristics.
The members of The Madeleine School Advisory Committee (SAC) will be informally checking in with our community regarding your vision for our next principal. Please feel free to reach out to any of them to shares your thoughts.
The S.A.C. members are: Fr. Mike Biewend, Susan Steele, Catherine Glavan (Chair), Erskine Williams (Assistant-Chair), Diana Nunez, John LaBarca, Lance Mayhew, Karis Stoudamire-Phillips, Jeff Allen, Brian Cratsenberg, Jen Johnson, Meg Scharle (Pastoral Council Representative), Alisa Pyszka (Parents Club Representative), Caryn Fiedler (Development Representative).
Your 2017 Paddle Raise Dollars at Work
New Furnishings Arriving Daily!
In 2017 our generous auction guests raised their paddles high and donated $45,900 in restricted funds to make The Commons Less Common.
The first changes to The Commons happened over the summer of 2018 when the entire space was brightened with a fresh coat of paint and the installation of new cabinetry. Furnishings were not ordered over the summer due to the installation of the new sprinkler and emergency evacuation systems. We didn't want to take the chance that all our new furniture would get covered in dust or accidentally damaged.
Fall brought the arrival of a new, large area rug in the area shared by music classes and our after-school program. With the announcement of more construction over Christmas Break, the decision was made to order the furniture in early 2019.
And now, we are happy to announce that new furnishings are arriving daily. Be sure to stop by The Commons to check out our 12 new matching chairs in a sunny shade of yellow, our new "Spicy Lime" bean bags and 10 "Surfs." A Surf is both a seat and a writing surface, which enables kids to work in a fun and comfortable way on the floor with their friends. Keep your eyes peeled for some colorful soft seating, another area rug and some new tables.
Click here to see all the new furnishings
Mrs.Chambers Mrs. Ullman
Parent Resource Web Page
The Parents Club is compiling all of the great articles that Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Ullman are providing throughout the year in Friday Footnotes and putting them in one place for easy reference. In addition to articles and resources pertaining to digital parenting, there will be information regarding anxiety, grief and other issues facing our kids and families. The new Parent Resources Page can be found here: http://themadeleine.edu/
Be sure to check it out!
2018 Annual Fund Report
Thanks to your generosity, the school's 2018 Annual Fund Campaign was a great success. It raised over $96,400 in donations and matching gifts for the Tuition Assistance and Endowment Funds as well as a discretionary fund for Area of Greatest Need.
Your support helps keep Catholic education affordable for all families at The Madeleine. Thank you!
Click here to read the 2018 Annual Fund Report.
Mardi Gras Celebration
Tuesday, March 5th
Save the date for the Mardi Gras celebration, which equals a giant party for kids! The gym will be filled with games including corn hole, Wii station, Spin the Wheel, cookie decorating, mask decorating and face painting! And of course, pizza! We will also be selling cold pours of beer for parents!
Prizes Needed:
Please donate prizes for the much sought after Spin the Wheel game. Prizes can be anything from Nike, Adidas, and Columbia gear (socks, headbands, baseball hats, water bottles, passes to the stores) to keychains, pencils, erasers, coloring kits…. You get the idea! Fun swag for kids! Please donate prizes at drop off next week – there will be a bin in the main entry where you can place them.
Volunteers Needed:
Middle School KIDS and any PARENTS can sign up for volunteer hours. We need 2 middle school kids to volunteer at each station: Wii Playstation, Cookie Decorating, Mask Decorating, Tattoos and Door Monitors.
Middle School Student Volunteer Sign Up
Struggling with Screen Time?
You're not alone!
Parents Club is hosting Yshai Boussi, L.P.C. on Thursday March 7th from 7:00 - 8:30pm in the Parish Hall to discuss Digital Parenting. He will provide guidance on effective parenting in a digital age. Discover tools to manage digital devices and ask questions about your concerns. For more information on Mr. Boussi: http://portlandfamilycounseling.com/about/yshai-boussi-lpc/
Counselor's Corner
Recommendation from Mrs. Ullman
Hello, Madeleine Community: Two of my favorite professionals are collaborating on a workshop in the "neighborhood" and it should be a day well-spent if working with teens is a subject that interests you. Additionally, Howard will be presenting with his colleagues in May on a topic that highlights his true expertise: Healthy Masculinity. Let me know if you have any questions about these workshops or professionals. Thanks.
Carolyn Ullman, School Counselor
Helping Teens
On February 22 Howard Hiton will be teaming up with Yshai Boussi LPC, to offer a workshop at the McMenamins Kennedy School entitled, "Helping Teens: blending compassion and effectiveness with a population that may or may not want our help." We will discuss methods for engaging teens in therapy, consider the impact of technology on adolescents, look at harm reduction strategies to address teen drug use, and much more. You can register through Yshai's website. Here is a flyer with more details.
Healthy Masculinities
Then on May 11, along with his long time collaborators, Peter Mortola and Stephen Grant, Howard will share in a full day conversation entitled Promoting Healthy Masculinities: A Workshop for Parents and Professionals at the Catlin Gabel School. During that day he will explore three of the most vexing issues for those working with or parenting boys: guiding boys to develop healthy sexuality, teaching boys to own and manage their aggression, and assisting boys to form healthier relationships with devices. Stay tuned for more details and registration information.
Madeleine Hootenanny
March 8th, 6:30-9:30 pm
Put on your cowboy hat, pull on your boots and spurs, grab your partner for a lively shindig. Get ready to Do-Si-Do and kick up your heels for square dancing with a banjo, fiddle and a caller, BBQ + Whiskey Bar. It will be a HOOT!
Hosted by: North/Chandler, Ashley, Scharle/Gehred, Black, Supnet/Nasserziayee Families
Easel Items: Spaces Still Available
Upcoming easel item events include:
- Madeleine Hootenanny, March 8th
- Mr. Grant's PE Experience & a Smoothie, Tuesday, March 12th & Thursday, March 14th
- Middle School Movie Mixer, March 15th
Click here to sign up before they sell out!
Library Looking for Legos
Do you have bins and bins of LEGOS that might need to find a new home? We have a place for them! We are looking for donations of LEGOS for our school library and computer lab. These will be used in STEAM activities and creative adventures in both spaces. You can drop off your extra LEGOS to the school library. If Mrs. Chambers or Mrs. Krebs isn't there, please leave a note so we know who donated, and we can thank you!
Thank you so much!
Madeleine Bulldogs CYO News
Track and Field Registration - Now Open!
CYO TRACK & FIELD (3rd-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CYO Track & Field provides opportunities for children 3rd-8th grades to participate. They will compete in one of three groups: Roadrunners (3rd & 4th grade), Cubs (5th & 6th grade), and Cadets (7th & 8th grade). Track season practice will begin on March 18th and continues until mid-May and continues until mid-May. Practices will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at Grant High School.
There are four developmental meets during the regular season. The season culminates with the Road Runner Championships for 3rd and 4th graders, and the Meet of Champions for 5th through 8th grade athletes. Click here for more information and to register.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available through CYO. Click here to view and apply for a scholarship. The form can be found on the cyocamphoward.org website also. 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 need assistance.
Go Bulldogs!
Financial Aid Applications for 2019-'20 School Year Now Available
Deadline = March 31st
The investment you make in your child's education over the years is substantial. Everyone at The Madeleine firmly believes that a Catholic education should be accessible for all students and affordable for their families.
Please do not hesitate to apply for financial aid for the 2019/20 school year. Applications are processed by FACTS Tuition Aid, and allocations are determined by the number of people applying and the available pool of money. If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to give Susan Steele a call.
Applications for financial aid are due March 31st. You can still apply after this date, but the pool of funds available will be smaller.
Click here to apply for the 2019-2020 school year.
Apply Now for the Laskowski Family Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Deadline to apply: Friday, April 5
In November of 2010, The Madeleine School’s live auction Paddle Raise inspired donors to give $40,000 in honor of Pat and Kathy Laskowski. The Laskowskis sent five children to The Madeleine School between 1996 and 2011 and are current members of The St. Mary Magdalene Parish.
This scholarship is in addition to any financial aid you may receive from The Archdiocese of Portland Tuition Assistance Fund and/or The Madeleine School Tuition Assistance Fund.
Please submit your application to the front office of the school. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 5. The scholarship recipient will be notified by May 3.
Click here for eligibility criteria
After School Spanish Sign-Up
Spring Trimester Grades K-5
Click here for all the information to enroll for Spanish classes. Enroll by April 4th, classes run April 10-June 12.
Summer Camps
In the Spring we receive many listings for various summer programs and camps. In an effort to let you know about all of these great opportunities and still keep Footnotes to a reasonable length, the camps will now be listed only by name.
To get the complete details about each camp, simply click here!
- CYO Camp Howard
- Steve and Kate's
7th & 8th Grade Students are Free!
Harmony Montessori Auction
May 4 @ The Madeleine
Harmony Montessori school is having their Star Wars-themed auction at The Madeleine School on 5/4: May the Fourth Be With You. Harmony is active in the social justice space - Madeleine School parent and Harmony staff member Keinya Kohlbecker will be speaking at the auction about the upcoming Montessori for Social Justice conference.
Harmony welcomes the Madeleine School community to join us at this event! Tickets are currently $50 and can be purchased by clicking here. Funds raised support the scholarship program and much more. Harmony thanks you for supporting their small but growing community.
This Week’s Checklist
Click Here for a Printable Checklist
(summary of important dates and events)
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