March 1, 2019
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Next week we will begin our Lenten season on Ash Wednesday, March 6. I am one of those “cradle Catholics” who remembers as a child giving up candy and movies during these 40 days. It was definitely hard, but it seemed that the candy in our Easter baskets tasted so much sweeter due to the self-imposed abstinence. I am way past the age that is still required for fasting during Lent, but I still try to find something to give up as a Lenten reminder. Starbucks stock is probably going to take a tumble as I forgo my beloved mochas until Holy Saturday. Our school community will celebrate Mass at 1:30 on Wednesday (no Mass on Thursday). There is also an early morning Mass at 7:30 and one in the evening at 6:00. Ashes will also be distributed.
Mardi Gras
Don’t forget our big Mardi Gras party next Tuesday before Lent begins. This annual celebration features delicious Cajun food and beverages, a Dixieland band, and lots of games and prizes for the kids in the gym KidsZone. Mark your calendars for this event and find details below.
Howard Hedinger
On a sadder note……One of our beloved benefactors, Howard Hedinger passed away a few weeks ago. He was a regular attendee at our annual auction and so generous to the many school causes over the years. His favorite way to support the auction was to offer a matching challenge to the various paddle raises for almost ten years. He was certainly instrumental in raising funds for the Commons make-over, remodeled bathrooms, the STEAM fund, the art room expansion, the kitchen upgrade, the Old Church Project, and the technology fund to name a few. Click
here to read more about Howard and his life. His funeral will be open to all on March the 10th here at The Madeleine at 1:30 with a reception following at the Portland Art Museum. May he rest in peace.
Blessings,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Mardi Gras: Click Here
- Parents Club Guest Speaker: Click Here
- What's Cool about our School: Click Here
- Apply for Financial Aid: Click Here
- Laskowski Scholarship: Click Here
Mardi Gras Celebration
Tuesday, March 5th
This week is 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! At 5:30 a festive music and prayer service will be held in the church and the celebration begins at 6 pm in the Parish Hall and gym.
Prizes Needed:
Hello Nike, Adidas and Columbia employees... we need help in way of donated prizes for the much sought after Spin the Wheel (most popular game). We have about 150-200 kids playing the games. Suggested prizes:
- Hats - 25
- Sweatbands – 50
- Water bottles – 30
- Keychains – 50
- Socks – 50
- Store passes
You get the idea - fun swag for kids! Please contact Kristin Duval at 503-702-8785 if you have prizes to donate. They can be dropped off on Monday and Tuesday – there will be a bin in the main entry where you can place them.
Volunteers Needed:
Middle School KIDS volunteers still needed:
- Wii Station – 1 more student
- Masks – 1 more student
- Cookie decorating – 1 more student
- Tattoos – 2 students
Parent volunteers still needed:
- Wii Station – 1 adult
- Masks & Tattoos – 1 adult
- Jenga – 1 more adult
Middle School Student Volunteer Sign Up
The Parish also has a sign up for additional volunteer help that evening...everything from setup and cleanup to food and drink serving. Signup at www.themadeleine.edu/volunteer
Thank you to all the parents and kids that have already stepped up! THANK YOU!
Any questions on the prizes or volunteering? Please contact Kristin Duval at 503-702-8785.
Parent Education Night Thursday @ 7 pm!
Parenting in a Digital Age
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/
Science Night 2019 Recap
What a great demonstration of hard work and creativity shown by our Middle School students and oustanding science teacher, Ms. Yuhas. There were many informative displays and fun activities...coding Spheros, slime making, egg drop competition, catapulting candy corns, what color is the dress, and the Yanny or Laurel phenomenon...plus so many more!
Ms. Yuhas shared, "The middle school kids worked very hard and did an outstanding job!" Thank you also to Ms. Yuhas for leading this fun, interactive and educational night for our kids and their parents.
A huge shout out as well to our two parents that stepped up to volunteer to help with security at the doors, Michelle Thor and Lucas Newman...Thank You!
What's Cool about Our School?
$10,000 scholarship?!
During the fall, you may have read right past a small mention in Footnotes about the fact that Lands’ End was accepting applications for their Starboard Scholarship for 6 – 12 graders. Well, Celine, in seventh grade here at The Madeleine, decided to apply.
And guess what? She won a $10,000 scholarship! Hers was one of only seven scholarships awarded to eligible students in grades 6 – 12 in the U.S. or Canada who displayed exceptional leadership skills and showed a passion for learning and education.
In addition to Celine's $10,000 scholarship, The Madeleine School will receive $3,000 in the form of a $2,500 cash donation and a $500 Lands’ End gift card. Keep an eye out for this gift card at the auction!
According to Celine’s mom, Catherine, “Celine's win is a reflection of the teachers and staff at The Madeleine. The accomplishments on her transcripts are the results of her growth with amazing teachers year after year. Her letters of recommendation came from devoted mentors who know her well and . . . the topics of her essays-- including the leadership skills learned in the MP [Madeleine Peacemakers] program-- are totally and uniquely Madeleine. She has been shaped in the school's image and it stood out nationally.”
Congratulations, Celine!
Jogathon 2019
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
A few spots remain open for sponsorship at the $250 level. Your company logo will be included on the t-shirts, Jogathon website, and on a 2 x 3 banner that will be displayed on event day. These spots will be given out on a first come first serve basis so don’t miss your chance!
To purchase your spot or for more information, please contact Trisha Mumm at: trisha.mumm@gmail.com
Please help us in supporting this great event!
Jogathon Chairs,
Kate Dankowski
Sarah McCormick
Trisha Mumm
Kelly Reavis
Turning Madeleine's Oldest Trophies into Treasures for Others
Ever noticed the overflowing trophy case across from the wardrobe closet? It was bursting with trophies collected over the years. In the spirit of tidying up for our Open House, it was time to tackle the trophy case too. Some of the trophies we held here dated back to the '90s! We were lucky enough to find an organization that took our oldest trophies and kept them out of the landfill. These trophies went to ReClaim It! This is a nonprofit arts and reuse retail store that salvages materials from the waste stream ("the dump") - in partnership with Metro Transfer Station by Recology - for neighbors, artists, and DIYers to Reuse, Repair and Reimagine. They have a very interesting retail location close by if you want to check them out.
If you happen to be cleaning out old trophies at home you might give them a call to see if they are interested in having yours or there are two other organizations that were also interested in our old trophies: Schoolhouse Supplies and SCRAP.
Mrs. Chambers' Tech Corner
From Fortnite to Apex Legends
There’s a new video game in town that is getting much press and chatter these days. Your child may or may not have taken an interest, but by now you know I am all about educating ourselves about what is out there. Here is the Parents’ Ultimate Guide to “Apex Legends” that Common Sense Media recently published.
St Stephens Lunches
Great Job 6th Grade!
Regardless of the late start and schedules that were out of the ordinary, our 6th Grade students kept with their commitment and packed lunches to bring in 215 lunches this week. Way to go! With the extra cold weather the extra meals are so helpful to those in need.
Thank you 6th Grade! Up next week is 5th Grade.
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 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!
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
Don't Forget Your Lenten Rice Bowl
During Lent, join our faith community by participating in Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl. Rice Bowl is a faith-in-action program encouraging encounters with our global neighbors through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Please consider preparing simple, meatless meals on the Fridays of Lent, and place the representative savings in the Rice Bowl. We will collect your Rice Bowls at the end of Lent. For suggested activities designed to help families grow in faith this Lenten season, see crsricebowl.org/families.
Counselor's Corner
Recommendation from Mrs. Ullman
Hello, Madeleine Community:
Howard Hiton 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
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.
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.
Promo-code ($10 off): SPRING19 if enrolled before 3/29
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!
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!
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
- UP Summer Learning Program
- Steve and Kate's Camp
***Attention 7th & 8th Graders!***
Central Catholic High School invites you to be part of the audience at their Spring musical.
And your ticket is FREE!
Just go to the online ticket site to reserve your seat.
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)
Download your copy of the bulletin at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Lenten Faith Sharing Groups—Sign up now!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to prepare for Lent this year? Join
one of our Lenten Faith Sharing Groups!
These groups are designed to help parishioners come together, reflect on
the readings for the Sundays during Lent, and strengthen individual journeys
of faith through the sharing of personal stories.
Groups are available on many days of the week, and are scheduled with both
morning and evening times. We use our 2019 Lenten reflection book, Renew
My Spirit, as our guide.
If you have questions, or would like to become a group leader, contact
Darlene Maurer, dmaurer@themadeleine.edu, 503-281-5777 ext. 25.
To sign up for a Faith Sharing group, visit www.themadeleine.edu/signup or use the paper forms in the back of church after Mass.
Congratulations for making it all the way to the end of Friday Footnotes!
Contributing to Friday Footnotes
If you have information to contribute to 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.