February 6, 2015
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I have lots of things to mention in today’s letter so without further ado….. A huge, major, colossal, gigantic thank you to the many volunteers who helped with our Open House activities on Monday and Tuesday. Lynn Robinson and Caryn Fiedler, our crack development team, put together a group of parents who did an incredible job of telling the Madeleine story to prospective parents. We received many applications so our enrollment looks quite strong. Again, thank you so much for being excellent ambassadors and giving of your time.
Ash Wednesday will begin our Lenten season and it is approaching quickly on February 18th. But before the season of fasting begins, we have Mardi Gras to celebrate on Feb. 17th. There is no school on February 17th due to an Archdiocesan in-service. However, I hope all our families will attend the 6:00 Mass and then (free) Mardi Gras festivities in the parish hall. Since Fr. Mike wants all families to attend (and so do we) and join in the celebration, he has granted a “late start” on Wednesday morning. School will begin at 10:30 and YDP will open at 9:30. Get your mask and costume ready to add to the gala.
On another note, Dennis Uniform will now be our supplier of school sweatshirts and fleeces. Our rep said that parents can order now and delivery will be in 10 days or so. After that they will have items in stock. She also said there is a sale coming up, and we will pass that information on to you when we get it.
Finally our Parents Club is having their annual Spaghetti Dinner tomorrow night. It is always so delicious and the chairs, Joanna Curley and Tessa Siegel, promise that this year’s will be just as wonderful. Hope to see you tomorrow.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Spaghetti Dinner on 2/7: Click here
- BoxTops Class Competition: Click here
- $2 Free Dress Day on 2/13: Click here
- Pennies for the Poor Results: Click here
- Tax Identity Fraud Info: Click here
Wine, beer and soda available for purchase.
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Madeleine’s Box Top Class Competition
During the month of February, the Parents Club is hosting a friendly competition to see which class can bring in the most BoxTops. The winning class will be treated to a donut party!
All you need to do is drop a Ziploc bag, full of BoxTops, marked with your grade in the white bin near the gym stairs. At the end of the month, the Parents Club will count and tally to determine the winning class.
Want an easy way to get your volunteer hours from home? Step up and volunteer to manage the Madeleine BoxTops Program. The time commitment is about one hour per week, and you can do it from home! Previous volunteers in this position have said that it is an easy job, but that you have to be detail oriented.
Contact Alyssa Pace, Parents Club President, at alyssapace@yahoo.com and let her know you are willing to count and sort labels.
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Pennies for the Poor Results
$750 raised for St. Andre Bessette
Last week Student Government held its annual fundraiser, Pennies for the Poor. As you may remember, each class had a jug, and each class put coins into the jugs to get points for themselves, or take away points from another class.
After the Eighth Grade Algebra class and Mr. Parker counted up the coins, we have our results. Seventh grade won, with 1,105 points. The overall amount raised was $750, which will be going to St. Andre Bessette Chapel downtown. Go 7th grade!
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$2 Valentine’s Day Free Dress!
Friday, February 13th
On Friday, February 13th, Student Government is hosting a $2 free dress day! In the spirit of Valentine’s day, students can wear some Valentine’s Day colors, such as pink, red, purple, or white.
All of the proceeds will go to the organization Operation Smile. They are an international children’s medical charity whose mission is to surgically help children who are born with a cleft palate. To learn more about this amazing organization click here to watch a brief video or click here to go directly to their web site.
Thank you and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Student Government
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Need YDP on the Upcoming Day Off?
Please sign up by Tuesday, February 10th for all day YDP on February 17th. Email Ms. Savery at gsavery@themadeleine.edu or sign up at YDP after school.
Thanks for a Job Well Done!
Some volunteer jobs are flashy and fun. Others just need to get done. Many thanks to Kysa Kelleher, Heather Matteri, Alyssa Pace, and Kristin Rios, who spent half a day cleaning out the parent workroom.
Thanks to their hard work, it will be much easier for parents working on all the Parents Club events (think Auction, Jogathon, etc.) to find the supplies they need.
Many thanks also go out to the 26 (!) parents who volunteered to greet prospective families and give tours at Open House this week. We received many applications across almost all grades, so our enrollment looks quite strong for the coming year. Again, thank you so much for being excellent ambassadors and giving of your time.
Madeleine Baseball Caps For Sale
Available now in the office for only $20! First come, first served. Get them while they last.
MARDI GRAS KIDS ZONE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
February 17th
It's almost here and we just need 5 more volunteers for Mardi Gras Kids Zone….ready….GO! Your kid will think you are a ROCK STAR to be working at the coolest Mardi Gras party in town.
Parent Volunteers will help with handing out pizza/beverages, game coordination and clean up.
Please email Kristin Rios at kristinrios@mac.com
An Evening to Remember with Fr. Mike
Celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the church with Fr. Mike in the rectory for an evening of wonderful wine, cheese and appetizers. A great way to warm up on a chilly evening with parish friends and school friends too…please join us!
Date: 2/21/2015 – 6pm - 8:30pm
Location: Rectory
Hosts: Fr. Mike, Dirk Fournier & Efrain Lopez
Price: $25 per person
Sign Up Online: www.themadeleine.edu/easelitems
Poker Night
Saturday, March 14th
Go “All In” for The Madeleine this year and sign up for Poker Night. $60 will get you your first 1000 chips for the 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 prizes, snacks and beer.
Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Location: A and L Sports Pub, 5933 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213
Hosts: Jim Doherty, Todd Gaber, Kevin O’Connor, Tim O’Leary & Greg Rosebrook
Cost: $60
Sign Up Online: www.themadeleine.edu/easelitems
Time to Sign up for March Hot Lunch!
Order from February 12th - 24th
It couldn't be easier! Go to www.orderlunches.com and pick the lunches your child wants for the month of March.
Counselor Corner
by Carolyn Ullman
Howard Gardner, a noted Harvard psychologist and educator, claimed that human intelligence was more than a score gleaned from administrating an intelligence (IQ) test. After much research, he theorized that there are multiple intelligences that dictate strengths in how children and adults process and understand information.
I will be highlighting each of the multiple intelligences in the next few Friday Footnotes.
Click here to read about interpersonal intelligence.
Click here to read about musical intelligence.
Click here to read about logical-mathematical intelligence.
Click here to read about verbal-linguistic intelligence.
St. Michael's Lunches
Making a difference, one lunch at a time
The kindergarten class brought in 310 beautifully decorated and nutritious lunches this week. The ham and split pea soup simmering on the kitchen stove provided the perfect cozy atmosphere for our friends dining at St. Michaels. Soup and sack lunches on a rainy Tuesday morning are the best way to start the day. Thanks for all your hard work kindergarten families, you're making a big difference.
Updated notice from the IRS
NOTE: The past weeks, we have posted information from the IRS regarding IP-PIN numbers required during filing of Federal Income Tax for anyone who has had a background check run through the Archdiocese in past years. Following is updated information. Thank you.
The Archdiocese has just learned that the IRS is delayed in issuing IP-PINs. Thus, you may not receive an IP-PIN during this tax season, even though you had a background check performed in connection with service for the Archdiocese, a parish or school. The IRS will continue to issue IP-PINs on a rolling basis. If you have received an IP-PIN, you must use it to file your taxes. If you have not received an IP-PIN, IRS advises that the best way to protect yourself is to file your taxes early. IRS apologizes for the delays and the confusion it has caused.
The FAQs posted in the Archdiocese’s website are being revised accordingly.
If you have questions, please contact the IRS Identity Protection Special Unit at 1-800-908-4490 or visit a Taxpayer Assistance Center. Please do not contact the Archdiocese or your parish or school. Neither the Archdiocese nor your parish or school has any further information on the issuance of IP-PINs.
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Family Faith Sharing
February 8 ~ Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Mark 1:29-39
As part of the Action Plan stemming from the results of this year's Catholic Identity survey results, a weekly faith sharing article is now be included each week in Friday Footnotes.
In this story, we learn how Jesus heals people who suffer and are sick. Jesus shows people compassion and kindness; they are healed and their lives are transformed. Jesus is a prayerful person who speaks about the goodness of God. Many people want to listen to him and follow him.
Remember and tell about a time when you were sick, or perhaps seriously ill. Who do you turn to when you suffer? Today, how can Jesus heal people who suffer or are sick?
We encourage parents to reflect on these questions at home with their children and family.
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Shelter Animals Need Your LOVE!
Do you love dogs, cats or bunnies? You can show your love this Valentine's Day for some furry critters with a little Valentine donation. Mrs. Harmon is gathering up some gently used or even new items for a Valentine donation for the homeless animals at the Multnomah County Animal Shelter.
Click here to see a list of the items needed.
Please leave donations outside the Learning Loft on the 2nd floor next to the 6th grade classroom. We need to have all donations in by Friday Feb. 13, in order for them to be delivered for Valentine's Day.
The shelter animals THANK YOU!
Beaumont Softball Little League
Registration open through February 22
Open to softball players ages 7 - 14. Please visit www.beaumontsoftball.org to register and for more information.
Click here to see the flyer with more details.
Basketball Night at Central Catholic
Friday, February 20th
Boys Game @ 6pm; Girls Game @ 7:30pm
To receive free admission, wear your CYO basketball uniform! Please report to the sign-in table at the Gym Entrance 30 minutes prior to the start of the game. Between the games, meet the players and coaches and enjoy some ice cream in the Central Catholic cafeteria.
RSVP to Kathy Calhoun • 503.230.1056 • kcalhoun@centralcatholichigh.org
Click here to read the flyer with complete details.
Central Catholic Rams Programs Now Accepting Applicants
Do you know a student who is 14 - 18 years old and has a cognitive disability? If that student has an academic proficiency of 2nd - 5th grade equivalent and an interest in being part of a faith-based community, s/he might be a candidate for this new program. For more information, contact Dean Heuberger, Cental Catholic Student Services Coordinator at 503.235.3138 ext. 245 or dheuberger@centralcatholichigh.org.
You may also click here for more information.
W.I.S.E. Volunteers
Wonderful Individuals Sharing Experience
Are you called, willing and able to share your life experiences with students at The Madeleine? Can you spend one hour of class time per month discussing with students your life experience with the character theme for the month (self discipline, responsibility, citizenship, respect, positive attitude, personal goals, relationships, conflict resolution, + 3-4 subtopics per main topic)? There are printed aids to guide and help with preparation (for students and volunteers). If interested in knowing more, and participating, call Darrell Miller 360-513-6070 (mobile) or 360-695-0650 (home).
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
Special Valentine’s Day Mass
Saturday, February 14, 5:00 pm
All are invited to celebrate the love of God, our love for each other, and the vocation of marriage on St. Valentine’s Day at the 5:00 pm liturgy on Saturday, February 14. There will be special music at the liturgy, followed by champagne and chocolates. Bring your favorite Valentine to Mass!
Parish Directories finally ready for pickup!
Yes, they’re finally here...the (very) long-awaited 2014 Parish Directories. We apologize for the excessively long delay, but hope that the final product is worth waiting for!
If you DID have your photo taken:
For all who had your photos taken, you will find a copy of the directory in the back of the church at Masses in an envelope with your name on it. If you did NOT buy additional portraits from Lifetouch, you will also find your free 8x10 portrait enclosed in the envelope.
If you did NOT have your photo taken
A number of directories will be available to those who did not have their photos taken for the directory. They will be made available at the Parish Office during business hours.
Questions? Contact Rich Hammons at rhammons@themadeleine.edu.
Lenten Faith Groups seeking leaders
This Lent we will be having faith groups as we have done in the past. Our focus this year will be “Coming to God with Our True Self.” We will use the publication “Sunday by Sunday,” which focuses on the Sunday readings with reflections and questions for further conversation. Our group leaders in the past have been very gracious in hosting and helping to stir conversation in the groups. To build on what our group leaders have done in the past and foster co-responsibility in our Christian faith, we request for new group leaders this year.
Sign-up sheets at the back of the church. Questions? Contact Anthony Ahamefule
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.