Friday, March 14, 2014
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Susan is soaking up some sunshine in Los Angeles (aka attending a conference), so once again I am filling in as her guest columnist.
She wanted to be sure to let everyone know that those families who would like to apply for financial aid for the coming year should do so ASAP since applications are due by March 15 to be eligible for Archdiocesan aid. Applications are available online at www.factstuitionaid.com. 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 a call.
There are many things to do before we all disappear for Spring Break in one week:
- Help tend the gardens around our parking lot tomorrow from 8am - Noon (think about all the volunteer hours you could earn!)
- Encourage your children to get 2 more Jogathon sponsors so they can be in the running for one of the incentive prizes next week
- Order Jogathon t-shirts by March 20th
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Caryn Fiedler
(on behalf of Susan)
Order Jogathon T-Shirts Now!
Deadline - Thursday, March 20!
Every child participating in the Jogathon will receive a t-shirt to be worn at the event. Please complete a brief survey in order to select your child’s shirt size. In the event a size is not selected, we will select one for your child. Please complete the survey by Thursday, March 20th.
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Jogathon Update: Week One Prize Winners
K – Wade Robertson
1 – Graham Chandler
2 – Gillian Beaulieu and Karson Walker
3 - Teddy Gehred
4 – Parker Reno Zinn and Ryan Holzschuch
5 – Nobody
6 – Sara Holzschuch
7 – Nobody
8 – Nobody
Special Shout Outs:
Gillian Beaulieu has the most sponsors to date. Graham Chandler received the largest pledge to date.
This Week’s Challenge
Anyone who has two additional sponsors will have their name put into a drawing. Up to two winners from each class can receive a prize.
For everything you need to know about the Jogathon including how to get started, how to donate, and how to volunteer, please visit our web site: http://themadeleine.edu/jogathon.
Questions? Please contact the Jogathon Chairs at jogathon@themadeleine.edu.
Thank you!
Shelby Walker and Kelsi O’Connor
Jogathon Chairs
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday. March 16th @ Noon
The 25th Annual Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day Parade is Sunday, March 16th at 12 noon. Come one, come all! Watch the parade, cheer on the participants, including Madeleine Cub Scouts as Color Guard, or join the parade. The parade begins at Beverly Cleary School (33rd and Hancock) at 12 noon sharp.
St. Michael's Lunches: 3rd Grade
Hurray for the third grade! They brought in 246 beautiful lunches this week. Some had lovely artwork on the brown sacks and others showed off their talent by packing healthy, nutritious lunches. When we deliver a carload of lunches like we did this week, it will feed our friends at St. Michael’s for three days! Thanks for all your hard work third grade. Because of you, many friends will eat well this week.
North Parking Lot Gardening
Saturday, March 15th from 8am - Noon
We are starting up the Care for Creation Committee’s monthly morning of gardening at the North Parking lot this Saturday. We would love to have you join us.
There are a variety of things that need to be done, from weeding and pruning to moving paths. Come for a short time or come for the whole time. All and any help will be appreciated and counts towards your volunteer hours.
Please bring the tools that you will need, such as shovels, yard brooms, wheel barrows, etc.
Thanks for volunteering to help make our grounds better.
Questions? Contact Sara Allen at seamagoo@hotmail.com.
Do you know....?
It is already two-thirds of the way through the school year, and volunteer hours need to be completed AND logged by May 15th. Fortunately, there are a number of opportunities left before then to earn your hours.
If you need to know what hours you have recorded already, please see the spreadsheet of volunteer hours logged. One can be found in the Parent Workroom, next to the boys' restroom on the first floor; the other is kept in the school office with Mrs. Rosebrook.
Where do you log your hours? Right here!
Questions? Contact Lisa Luna.
Are you helping Madeleine earn free money?
The Madeleine School is a participating organization in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. You can help The Madeleine School earn donations just by shopping with your Fred Meyer Rewards Card!
Here’s how the program works:
- Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to The Madeleine School at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
- You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number: 86447 Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping The Madeleine School earn a donation!
- You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.
Altar Society Bake Sale
April 5th & 6th
Madeleine parents have been generous with baked goods for our Altar Society Sale. We Altar Society members appreciate that.
Our next sale will be April 5-6 after all weekend Masses. Please bring your cakes, pies, breads, cookies or other goodies to the parish hall from 3-5 Saturday, April 5, or before Sunday Masses the next day.
Altar Society sales are known for the tempting assortment of tasty treasures we offer. Thank you for helping us continue that tradition.
Questions? Contact Jean Mitchell at 503-282-9545.
Father Daughter Disco Dance
It's not just fun and games anymore, the girls want to dance! This is your chance to show your daughters how you can Shake Your Groove Thing, but please, try not to dislocate anything in the process. Polyester pantsuits and platforms encouraged. So, Superfreak, start growing out your hair and sideburns now (we recognize for some of you this will be a considerable challenge and suggest you get started right away) and get ready to request your favorite disco song on the sign-up sheet! Snacks and drinks will be provided for both daughters and dads. Come have fun with the young lady or ladies in your life!
Date: Saturday, April 12th, 2014, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Location: The Madeleine Parish Hall
Hosts: Thompson, Workmeister/Skedsvold, Matteri, and Roberson/Gladyz Families
$40 per family
School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
Thursday, March 20 @ 7:00 pm in the Library
Have you ever wondered what the School Advisory Council discusses at their monthly meetings? Click here to see this month's agenda.
The purpose of the School Advisory Council (SAC) is to provide advice to Father Mike and Susan Steele regarding policy direction for program needs of the school, especially in Planning, Finances, Technology and Development.
SAC meets monthly throughout the school year, and all meetings are open to visitors unless specifically designated as being closed. Non-members are welcome to listen to the meetings, but must make an advance request if they want to address the council. Minutes of the meetings are available for review in the school office.
The SAC members are Fr. Mike Biewend, Susan Steele, Lee Fiedler (Chair), Andy Boots, Julie Doherty, Jim Jones, John Lance, Armando Luna, Penny Pettey, Anne Thompson, Jonathan Tillman, Nora Gravengaard, Deborah Naugler, and Lynn Robinson.
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Questions? Contact Jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com.
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Two Ways to Save at Dennis Uniform During March
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Calling all kids! We need YOU!
The Children's Choir will rehearse every Tuesday from 6:30-7:10pm in the Church beginning on April 1st. We ask that children be able to read simple sentences and participate during a 40-minute rehearsal without a parent.
We will start off by learning a song for Mass on Easter Sunday. How exciting!
Questions? Please email Becky at beckymoore77@gmail.com.
Madeleine Athletic Director Position Available
The Madeleine Athletic Board is seeking nominations for CYO Athletic Director.
As Athletic Director, you will oversee the Madeleine Athletic Board and manage its chairs ensuring each one successfully runs its individual sports (basketball, swimming, track and field, and volleyball). You and the individual chairs will be responsible for coordinating sign-ups for each season, forming rosters, scheduling practice times, maintaining a budget, as well as working with the CYO office with regards to each season. The Madeleine Athletic Director will schedule and run quarterly meetings. This is a volunteer position.
The outgoing Madeleine Athletic Director will work closely with the new Athletic Director and the existing athletic board ensuring the transition is smooth. To volunteer for this position contact Barry Adams at 971-275-2338 or brandaladams@yahoo.com.
This Week’s Checklist
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of Madeleine School events coming up this week!
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Life Pax meals on sale this weekend
March 15–16, at all Masses
Life Pax are a “meal in a bag” that can be handed out to homeless/hungry
people, anywhere confronted. All products in the bag are designed to be nutritious
and conveniently consumed. Keep them handy, especially in your car, and hand
them out to those in need.
We purchase the bulk product, and the Junior Vincentians assemble the bags for sale. $2.00 to purchase, $2.00 for sale. This is a non-profit making ministry.
They will be available at all Masses this weekend.
Leadership Night—Save the date
Thursday, April 3 • Parish Hall
All committee, council, commission and ministry leads, chairpersons are requested to attend our quarterly Parish Leadership Night, Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 pm. As we missed our Winter meeting due to weather, we hope you can make a special effort to attend this meeting.
Topics to be covered will include the 2014-2015 Parish budget, our 5-Year Plan, and the Church’s Year of Evangelization. This is an important time to get to know other leaders in our parish and to learn how your group can help further our mission. Please join us!
Adult Religious Education Classes
These classes, originally designed for the parents of our First Eucharist students, are a great way to reconnect with your faith, or to learn more about the Church.
Please join us in the Parish Hall, 9:15 am
- Fourth Class—March 16—We Remember and We Celebrate/Lit. of the Eucharist -Deacon Brian
- Fifth Class—April 6 Jesus is with us always - Deacon Tim
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