Friday, March 1, 2013
Spring Grounds Clean Up
Saturday, March 9th 9am-2pm
It is time to clean up for Spring! We will be focusing on our North Parking lot this time. There are a variety of things that need to be done, from weeding and digging to pruning and planting. Come for a short time or come for the whole time… All and any help will be appreciated! We welcome students! Students that volunteer will be rewarded with a free dress pass.
Please bring the tools that you will need, such as shovels, pruners, yard brooms, wheel barrows, etc. There are some tools available so don't worry if you don't have any to bring with you. At the end of the cleanup session we need a volunteer to take a trailer filled with yard debris to Wood Waste Management, empty it and then return the empty trailer back to the parking lot. Thanks for volunteering to help make our grounds better.
Sara Allen seamagoo@hotmail.com (503-282-6745), Annette Magner annette_magner@msn.com and Amy Young amycat65@yahoo.com
Science Night Fun 
Thank you to Ms. Yuhas and the middle school students for hosting another great evening of hands-on science fun. Parents and students got to enjoy making bubbles and slime, building science toys, and competing in the egg drop competition and boat races.
Greetings from the Art Room!
Your kids keep making delightful art. New to View in the halls this week includes Fourth grade's Pond with Birds on Branches, which are not to be missed! These little jewels seem to sparkle, capturing the look of sunlight reflecting on the water in a wintery setting. Kindergartners created big, fun fish that were colored similarly on both sides then stuffed with re-purposed shredded paper from the office and are guaranteed to bring a smile. I'm certain these are all good friends of Rainbow Fish. Joining the line up will be First grade's torn paper bird collages as we continue to celebrate some of Nature's most charming creatures.
Click here for more art news and examples of what your students are creating.
Please help! Part of the hummingbird feeder outside the art room has disappeared . If you have seen it, or have a feeder you could donate, our hummingbirds and Mrs. Galash would be very grateful.
Library and Technology Blog
Check out Mrs. Chambers' Library & Technology Blog to see what's happening this week with the library, computer lab, and iPad cart.
Counselor's Column
Mrs. Chambers and I are putting together a parent resource section of the library. The purpose of this is to provide you, our parents, with current reading and reference material that you can borrow and return. Read more about our plans and how you can help.
Jogathon News
The jog-a-thon is the second largest fundraiser for the school. Find all the details here.
New This Year—Jogathon Sponsorship Opportunity
For $200 your organization will receive a prime advertising spot on the official Madeleine 2013 Jogathon t-shirt.
Every child participating in the Jogathon will receive a shirt to be worn at the event. After the Jogathon children will have the option to wear their t-shirt every Friday throughout the end of the school year, not to mention as often as they wish outside of school! What better way to promote your company or organization?
There are nine spots available and will be given out on a first come first served basis. To purchase your spot or for more information please email the Jogathon Chairs at jogathon@themadeleine.edu
Auction Information Meeting March 11
This meeting is mandatory for third grade parents, but all parents are welcome. Former auction chairs and school staff will give you an overview of what we need to make next year’s auction a success and a description of all the ways you can help. Our goal is to fill as many positions now and start the creative process flowing for next year. See you March 11 at 6:30 pm in the library.
4th Grade Delivers 102 St. Michael's Lunches
The fourth grade brought in 102 well packed lunches today. We also delivered six big boxes of bakery treats from Schwartz Bros. The folks who dine at St. Michael’s will enjoy fresh carrot cake muffins, cookies and delicious cinnamon rolls as well as hearty snacks and sandwiches. Nice work fourth grade!
Student Government Raises $385 for Playground
Student Government’s Valentine’s Day Fundraiser raised $385 for Playground for All Players Project! Thank you to all the students who supported the project by donating $2 to wear red, pink, and purple.
Fundraiser for Medical Teams International
The 7th grade would like to announce that on Tuesday March 5th there will be a fundraiser for the organization Medical Teams International following the 7th grade’s field trip to their exhibit called REAL. LIFE. last week. This will be a free dress day for students who bring 2 dollars to school. Medical Teams International helps people who are living in poverty or are suffering from natural disasters. 7th grade students will be at the front doors to collect money.
Development Office News
The Madeleine School Tuition Assistance and Endowment Funds Receive $19,500 in Matching Grants from the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation!
The OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation’s founder is a graduate of All Saints and Central Catholic High School. Mr. Weston’s foundation donates millions of dollars annually to a variety of charities including $766,000 in matching grants to Catholic schools in SW Washington and the Portland Archdiocese.
We are excited to announce Mr. Weston will continue his matching grant programs for 2013 with very generous matching level increases for all categories. For The Madeleine School, he will match dollar for dollar up to $10,000 to the Tuition Assistance Fund and up to $15,000 to the Endowment Fund.
What is the difference between the Endowment and Tuition Assistance Funds? How do these funds help the school? Please click here for more details about how you can support a child in need by donating to these funds.
It's Time Again for the Wearin' of the Green
The annual Northeast St. Patrick's Day Parade will be on the day itself this year! Sunday, March 17, even St. Patrick will be smiling, as the 24th annual parade winds its way through the neighborhood. Parade time is 12 noon, departing from Beverly Cleary Fernwood School at NE 33rd and Hancock St. Don't miss it! Questions? Call Steve O'Slavik 503 280-0454
Spring Hot Lunch Order Forms Due March 11
Download the form here and return it with your payment to the school office by Monday, March 11.
Dr. Fran Biagioli, president-elect of the Oregon Medical Association, to speak at Altar Society meeting
Monday, March 4, 11:00 am • Fireside Room
All are welcome to hear Fran Biagioli, M.D., a member of The Madeleine Parish, mom of a student and a graduate of The Madeleine School, daughter-in-law of parishioner Marion Santos and incoming president of the Oregon Medical Association. She will talk about how her Catholic faith influences her work as a physician and as a leader. Read more in this week's bulletin
Knights of Columbus recycling drive
On Saturday, March 2, it’s the quarterly newspaper and returnable bottles recycling drive. The Knights of Columbus will be accepting these from 9:00 am -1:00 pm on NE 23rd behind the Church. Thank you for your kind contributions to help support our charitable works.
Thank you Susan Goll
Sadly, we announce the departure of Susan Goll as our parish bookkeeper, as
she and her family are working toward a move back to the San Francisco Bay
Area, where they grew up and where their extended families reside. Read more
in the bulletin...
Klickitat “Green Street” update
Starting March 25, 2013, the City of Portland will be doing construction on Klickitat for the bike path project. This work will require them to block the Klickitat entrances to both parking lots during construction. This is expected to last several weeks.
The school will be modifying its drop off and pick up procedures during this
time. The City will post signs that we will need to enter and exit the parking
lots from the other entrances not on Klickitat. Please be aware and careful
as it’s likely to cause some confusion. We will keep you updated.
Theology On Tap March presentation:
“Combating the 7 Deadly Sins”
with Glenn Rymsza
This presentation will examine the capital sins--the roots of all other sins. We will look at them from new angles and find examples of them from popular movies. We will also discuss practical ways of combating these sins by exercising their contrary Christian virtues.Monday, March 11, 6:30–8:00 pm The Sidebar, 3910A N Williams Ave. Portland All Are Welcome!
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
- Theology Corner: "Instant Or Thriving Gratification?”
- Bereavement Group meeting last Sunday of each month
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
If you have information to contribute to the Friday Footnotes, please email the copy exactly as you would like it to appear in a Word document to: fridayfootnotes@themadeleine.edu. Deadline is Wednesday evenings, or Tuesday evening if there is no school on Friday.