February 26, 2016
A Note from Susan
Susan is away at a meeting of Catholic School principals, so we are filling in as her guest columnists.
If Susan was here she would draw your attention to an envelope coming home today in your child’s Friday Folder (or stuffed at the bottom of your middle schooler’s backpack). A quick glance at the letter will lead you to believe it is simply an appeal for the 2016 Annual Fund Campaign. A moment of reflection, however, might lead you to realize it is an opportunity to help families you see every day at Madeleine.
Whether you choose to support the Area of Greatest Need, Tuition Assistance or the Endowment, your donation will help the families around you who struggle to pay tuition. So far this school year 42 students have received $55,365 in financial aid. These families' struggles might be because they are also caring for an elderly parent or because they have multiple kids in Catholic School and a job that pays less than it did before the recession. Regardless of the reasons, they need help only you can provide.
Give what you can and know you have answered another call to help those in need during this Lenten Season and this Year of Mercy. As in the past, if we raise $25,000, the Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation will match it with another $25,000. So without further ado, grab your letter and make a difference in the lives of those around you every day!
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Lynn Robinson and Caryn Fiedler
(on behalf of Susan)
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Talent Show Auditions - 3/10: Click here
- Space available in 1st & 8th grades: Click here
- Youth Ministry- 3/6: Click here
- Parent Poker Night - 3/12: Click here
- CYO Track & Field Signups: Click here
Science Night Success
Wow, what a night! Hopefully, you were able to attend Science Night last night and play with the incredible interactive projects our middle school students proudly presented. The night included robots, magnets, dry ice, Rube Goldberg machines, fire, geckos and so much more! Many, many parents said that this was the best Science Night ever thanks to all the new interactive displays for the students (and more than a few parents!) to learn from and enjoy. Thank you to Ms. Yuhas for her leadership and guidance in creating such a fun and educational event.
Click here to see some photos from Science Night.
Click here to read an article from Wired Magazine about making Science Fairs cool again. Oh wait, Ms. Yuhas has already done that! Thanks to Alison Anderson for sending the link.
Madeleine Got Talent!!!
It’s that time of year again! Talent show! Auditions are on March 10 after school around 3:25pm in the Parish Hall. A rehearsal will follow on March 17 in the Parish Hall. The following day, which is the day before Spring Break, will be the talent show.
The rules are the same as always: no lip syncing and your performance can’t be longer than 2 minutes and 30 seconds. The performer has to provide their own CD or iPod. We have the CD player. Music must be Catholic school friendly and a copy of the lyrics must be provided at the audition.
It’s time to organize your act to participate in this year’s annual talent show!
Still a Few Spaces Left
Spread the word! We still have space left in 1st and 8th grades for the 2016 - 2017 school year. Word of mouth has always proven to be our strongest form of marketing, so text your friends and neighbors and invite them to come for a tour and submit an application.
$2.00 Free Dress Day - March 16th 
On Wednesday, March 16, Student Government will be organizing a $2 free dress day for St. Patrick’s Day. Wear green and bring two dollars because all proceeds will go to Catholic Relief Services. Catholic Relief Services is a non-profit organization that gives food to people in poverty in developing nations. Also, don’t forget to bring in your CRS Rice Bowls at the end of Lent.
Poker Night: Go "All In"
Go “All In” for The Madeleine this year and sign up for Poker Night. $50 will get you your first 1000 chips for this No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament. This is NOT the World Series of Poker and it will NOT be televised on ESPN…..yet. For now, it’s just a friendly game of “winner take all” poker with your Madeleine friends. We’ll even teach you the basics if you are a beginner. This poker party will include cash prizes, snacks and beer.
Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Todd Gaber, Greg Rosebrook, Tim O’Leary, and John Robinson
A and L Sports Pub, 5933 NE Glisan Street
Saturday, March 12; 6:00–10:00 pm
$50/person, 40 guests
Click here to sign up for this fun evening.
Madeleine Bulldogs CYO Sports Update
**REGISTER FOR TRACK AND FIELD**
CYO TRACK & FIELD (3rd-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! Practice starts week of March 14th!
LACROSSE (K-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
BASEBALL (3rd-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! Especially need 5TH & 6TH grade boys!
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available through CYO. Click here to view and apply for a scholarship. The form can also be found at cyocamphoward.org. Do not hesitate to apply if you need assistance.
TRACK & FIELD COACHES & ADMIN HELPERS NEEDED: Please contact the Athletic Director at cyo@themadeleine.edu if you are interested in coaching or helping. We'd love to have you join the team!
For more information about these or other sports offered or to register, check out the website http://www.themadeleine.edu/cyo.
Go Bulldogs!
Aimee Holzschuh
Madeleine Athletic Director
St. Stephen's Lunch Program
Making a difference, one lunch at a time!
The 7th Grade did a tremendous job and made 194 lunches! They did something a bit different this week. Instead of making the lunches at home, they were asked to bring ingredients to class and assemble the lunches together. What a great way to reinforce community and service. Our friends at St. Stephens truly are thankful for your efforts. Thank You 7th Grade!
24 Hours for the Lord
Merciful Like The Father • Friday, March 4-Saturday, March 5
We are celebrating 24 Hours for the Lord in solidarity with Catholics across
the world and at the request of Pope Francis. At The Madeleine, we have scheduled
24 hours of worship...we invite you to please join us at least once during
this worldwide observation. Refreshments, including a light breakfast, lunch
and dinner at appropriate times, will be available in the Church lobby.
All are welcome to all hours, of course, but there are a few that relate specifically to school children and their families:
- Friday, March 4, 8:30 am, Church—Parents’ Reconciliation. Parents especially are encouraged, as they drop off their children, to stop by church to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Don’t worry if it’s been awhile since your last confession; we have simple guides to assist you and very friendly priests to welcome you!
- Friday, March 4, 1:00–3:00 pm, Church—Individual Reconciliation for Students. All are welcome. Grades 3-8 will be participating in individual Reconciliation. The entire community is welcome.
- Friday, March 4, 3:00–7:00 pm, Church Lobby— Life Packs available for assembly and sale in the church lobby.
Click here to see a complete list of our 24 Hours for the Lord activities.
Madeleine Youth Ministry
Sunday, March 6th @ 7pm
Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 6th from 7-8:15pm for Youth night. We will have a sign up sheet for those students who wish to participate in an upcoming fundraiser for Water1st. We will sell some warm hot chocolate after school, or if it's a warm one - Popsicles/ice cream!
Those students who wish to come to youth night after play practice and have a pizza dinner, need to rsvp to Juliana by Sunday at noon. Please bring $5 for cost of dinner. See you there!
Any questions, please contact Juliana at jweis@themadeleine.edu.
Come One, Come All! 27th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 13th @ Noon
Whether you march or watch, don't miss it! Sunday, March 13th at noon. The parade leaves from Beverly Cleary school and heads up Northeast Hancock. Rain or shine. Contact Steve O'Slavik at 503-282-6370 for more information. May the luck of the Irish be with you!
Educate and Engage: The Parent-Teacher Conference
March 12th @ 9am
The first Educate and Engage: The Parent-Teacher Conference, hosted by local school districts, will take place on March 12th from 9:00am-Noon at Lewis Elementary, 4401 SE Evergreen Street.
This event offers parents an opportunity to hear from teachers about the roles and implications of technology both in and out of today's classroom. A device is not necessary, but you can bring your own (laptop, tablet, smartphone) if you want.
Space is limited to 150 participants. If you are pre-registering, supervision will be available for a limited number of children ages 5 and older.
Sessions include Social Media in Education; Google Apps for Education; Coding and Computer Science; 21st Century Classroom Skills; How Technology is Changing Teaching and Learning; What is STEM/STEAM; Cyberbullying.
Visit https://educateengage2016.splashthat.com/ to RSVP for your free spot and learn about all the sessions that will be offered.
School Parents Joining the Church Through RCIA
We have a number of Madeleine School parents joining the Catholic Church through our RCIA program. This began in September, and includes classes, retreats and instruction. At the Easter Vigil, the night before Easter Sunday, they will be baptized and/or initiated into full communion with the Church. Click here to see the composite photo.
Family Faith Sharing
February 28 ~ Second Sunday of Lent ~ Luke 9:28b-36
Jesus took Peter, James and John and went up on the mountain to pray. While he was praying, his face changed and his clothes became dazzling white. From a cloud came a voice saying, “this is my Son, my Chosen, listen to him.” How do you listen to God? Tell about your favorite way and place to listen to God.
Wilshire Riverside Little League Spring Baseball
Registration now open
Open to players 5 - 13. Please visit wilshireriversidell.org to register your son or daughter for T-Ball, Single A, Double A, Minors, Majors and 50/70. Registration for Minors, Majors and 50/70 closes on February 18 with tryouts February 20-21 at Grant High Gym for ages 9-13. Registration for lower levels runs through March 31 for ages 5-9.
Madeleine School students 13 and younger are automatically eligible to play for WRLL since the school is within our league boundary. Come join the fun!
Contact Jim Honish for more information ~ jhonish7@gmail.com
(503) 341-2303
Central Catholic Presents Matinee Performance of Babes In Arms
March 9th @ 9:30am
Complimentary tickets are available for 7th and 8th graders interested in attending a special matinee performance of Babes in Arms. For reservations, call 503-235-3138 x 1107 by March 4th.
University of Portland 22nd Annual Reading Fair
February 28th from 11am - 3pm in the Chiles Center
The event, “Catch the Reading Wave,” is free and open to the public. The event will be hosted by Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education. Every child attending will receive a free book of their choosing. The fair’s theme is designed to be an integrated approach to literacy that will engage students from pre-kindergarten to middle school. Kid-friendly activities offered throughout the day will include arts, crafts, and game, all designed with literacy and fun in mind. Local school principals will perform read-a-louds as well. The Reading Fair is a great way to get children involved in literacy while having lots of fun!
Click here for the event flyer.
St. Mary's Academy Presents The Little Mermaid
March 5th @ 7pm
The cast of our spring musical is hard at work making sure their upcoming production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid is nothing short of fabulous. This year, we invite the young ladies of the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades to join us at a special event on Saturday, March 5th at 7:00pm to enjoy an evening of musical theatre and a private reception during intermission. The student ambassador committee responsible for organizing the event has done a wonderful job planning a fabulous red carpet experience. We hope your students will come enjoy the festivities! For tickets, please email admissions@smapdx.org by March 2nd.
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
View our entire Lenten schedule at www.themadeleine.edu/lent
Lenten Daily Reflections
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Rev. Bob Hasenkamp of Unbound to celebrate Masses of March 5-6
Father Mike has extended an invitation to Rev. Bob Hasenkamp to come to
our parish on the weekend of March 5-6, 2016. Father Hasenkamp will speak
about the work being done by Unbound (previously known as CFCA), and
how this provides a trustworthy way to actively participate in the social
outreach of the Catholic Church and answer the Gospel call to serve the
poor.
Founded by lay Catholics, Unbound is an organization that has served more
than 600,000 children, youth and elderly in 20 developing countries since
1981 - empowering them to make more choices in their lives, live with dignity
and reach their potential.
More information in the week's bulletin
“I Was a Stranger and You Invited Me in”
Parish collection for refugees to begin during Masses,
the weekends of March 5-6, and March 12-13
Inspired by the Year of Mercy, parishioners of The Madeleine are collecting
items for Catholic Charities’ Refugee Resettlement Program.
Items on this list are desperately needed for refugees and their families
as they move into their new homes and begin new lives. There will be two
suitcases and a portable playpen located near the front entrance of the
church for people to drop off the following items. Please donate only new
(items you would buy for yourselves) or slightly used items.
Read the entire article in this week's bulletin
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