Friday, March 15, 2013
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This was a great week to be a Catholic and work in a Catholic school with the eyes of the world on the Vatican. Everyone seems to be so excited about this humble man from Argentina. From the stories of him taking the bus to work, to cooking his own meals, to choosing the name of a saint who, incidentally, was told by God to rebuild his church in the twelfth century...I hope these character traits are a positive influence on our twentieth century Church and world. Viva il Papa!
Almost as exciting as the selection of our new Pope, was the selection of next year’s Auction chairs on Monday night. Our fantastic third grade class came together to discuss how they were going to throw the biggest Madeleine party of the year next November. I am so happy that Dirk Fournier and Efrain Lopez first volunteered to be Auction chairs. Then Shelby Walker, Susie Andersen and Anne Gaber said they wanted to be part of the fun. After those brave souls committed, the rest of the parents checked out the sub-chair positions that were available and Auction 2013 was underway. Now to decide on a theme????? Look for more info on themes and how you can help in the next few issues of the Footnotes.
Have a great weekend and don’t miss the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Sunday.
Sincerely,
Susan
New: This Week's Checklist
Back by popular demand: The Weekly Checklist! Many parents have commented that they miss having the printable list of reminders for the coming week in each Friday Footnotes, so we're bringing it back. The list will include events, deadlines, and upcoming items to put on your calendar. Download it here and save it on your computer or print it out and hang it on the refrigerator!
Scrip Reminder
When we buy scrip with a credit card, the school pays 2.75% in fees per transaction, so our profit is greatly reduced. If you can, please pay by check so we can get the full amount of fundraising dollars. Thanks!
Jogathon News
Please make sure students return their Jogathon packets with sponsor sheet and all donations collected so far next Tuesday March 19th. This is our first round of collections which will determine eligibility for prizes including Blazer Tickets!! Packets will be returned to students the following day.
Thank You 2013 Jogathon Sponsors and Chairs!
Our Jogathon co-chairs, Shelby Walker and Kelsi Charlesworth, came up with a great idea to raise money and kick-off our pledge drive: T-shirts sponsored by our very own Madeleine parents with businesses in the community and worn by our students during and after the Jogathon. The nine sponsor slots sold out in less than two days thanks to the following businesses:
Fournier Group, The Refinery, Acme Business Consulting, Barre 3, Vista Spring Café, Central Catholic High School, DDI Benefits, Lavallee Law Firm, and Mottau & Company Inc.
Greg Rosebrook, also a Jogathon co-chair, presented a fun challenge to the kids at the last assembly. Those who get at least three sponsors or pledges by next Tuesday, March 19th, will be put in a drawing for tickets to the March 29th Trailblazer game against the Utah Jazz. Several students also won footballs, basketballs and soccer balls for answering Jogathon history quizzes.
Thank you all for your hard work and support for our 2nd largest fundraiser of the year!
March Madness Supports Playground 
On Wednesday, March 20th, express your spirit for your favorite sports team and show that you are "mad" for the Playground for All Players by bringing $2 to wear sports team related clothing. Your class "wins" an additional free dress day if it has a 75% participation rate. Join in the March Madness and help raise money for the Playground for All Players. Go Team Madeleine!
Student Government
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
This week's topic: "Overcoming Test Anxiety"
News from the Art Room
March is Youth Art Month. I hope everyone will be finding lots of opportunities to see, experience, and create art in the weeks ahead.
Auction donation news: Your generosity continues to bring new enrichment to the Art Room. This week the art prints arrived. Within minutes I was able to use some of them with one of the classes. Look for collections of prints such as Cave Art, Aboriginal Art, recycled Art, Art from other cultures and from selected eras, and an extensive collection of Meet the Masters prints, each featuring several images of an artist's work along with information about the artist. There are also new art concept teaching posters. If you cant go to the museum, the museum will come to you. I'm very excited to be able to bring some of the world's great art to our own walls.
Regards,
Mrs. Galash
2nd Grade Delivers 210 St. Michael's Lunches
WOW! The second grade did a fabulous job with St Michael’s lunches today. They brought in 210 perfectly labeled lunches! That makes a huge difference to the volunteers at St Michael’s and greatly reduces the time it takes to sort lunches into specific categories. With their volunteer pool dwindling, labeling lunches becomes very important at St. Michael’s. We also delivered a big grocery bag of travel size shampoo and lotions, as well as five large boxes of Schwartz Bros. bakery items. I’d say the 2nd grade rocks this week!
Spring Grounds Clean Up –Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who showed up to help with the Spring Grounds Clean-Up! We got some much-needed weeding and pruning done and several students were able to plant some new bulbs.
A special thank you to those who have continued their support by letting us use their trailer and to Diane and Tim Slaughter for hauling the debris away.
Sara Allen (seamagoo@hotmail.com), Annette Magner (annette_magner@msn.com), and Amy Young (amycat65@yahoo.com)
Seventh Graders Donate to Medical Teams International
The 7th grade free dress fundraiser for Medical Teams International brought in $392. The class was inspired to donate after a field trip to the REAL LIFE exhibit sponsored by Medical Teams International, an organization which helps people who are living in poverty or are suffering from natural disasters.
What Do These Madeleine Parents Have in Common?
| Susan O'Leary | Josh Walker | Sara Allen |
| Molly Briscoe | Terry Mitchell | Mary Ann Dooney |
| Jason Rodarte | Matt Loomis | Jeanne Routtu |
| John Lance | Ken Lance | Meghan Markantonatos |
| Josie Pinomesa | Jose Pinomesa | Tim Dooney |
| Tim Kennedy | Mary McInnis |
They are all former Madeleine School students! Are you an alumnus? Contact the development office and let us know!
We are in search of alumni from the following classes of 1943, 1953, 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993, and 2003. Peruse the list and let us know if you can help us reunite them with the Madeleine community!
Save the date for our Annual Alumni Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
Top row, 5th from left: Jose Pinomesa, dad of 7th grader, Addie
Top row, 8th from left: Tim Dooney, dad of 8th grader, Grace.
Children's Liturgy of the Word and Little Church
All students who participate in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word program during 9:00am Mass on Sundays need to fill out a registration form. Forms are in a basket in the back of the church at the Madeleine website under the Faith Formation heading. Even if your child only attends once in a while, we need a completed form. There is no fee, it really is primarily for safety reasons. You may email Tina Hanselman if you have any questions. thanselman@themadeleine.edu.
Also, Tina Hanselman is trying to revive Little Church. Please see the back of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word registration form for information regarding this program. It is designed for potty trained children age 2 – 5. We have three families signed up, but need at least eight to get it going. Please encourage your friends. It’s a great, easy to follow program that allows the younger parish children to learn a little religion while the rest of the family enjoys Mass. Volunteering is truly simple, and many hands make light work.
Volunteers Needed for Easter Weekend
We need volunteers to help at the Saturday Easter Vigil Reception on March 30 from 9:30pm – 11:00pm, and also on Easter Sunday, March 31, from 10:00am – 12:00pm in the Parish Hall. We will be serving Champagne, cinnamon rolls, coffee and orange juice.
Please call or email Mary Prusso if you can help.
mprusso@themadeleine.edu
503-281-5777 x12
April Auction “Easel” Events
Friday, April 5th: Middle School Dance Gangnam Style, $15/child
Friday, April 12th: Bunco, Brats, and Brews, $25/person
Saturday, April 20th: Father Daughter Dance, $40/family
Sign Up Today with Mrs. Rosebrook in the school office or email your RSVP to Lynn Robinson at mailto:lrobinson@themadeleine.edu
Madeleine School Summer Camp Sign-Up
Don't miss out on the fun! Sign up now for any or all of the 5 weeks of Madeleine School Summer Camp.
Communal Penance
Tuesday, March 19, 7:00 pm
Join us for our Lent Communal Penance. Eight priests will be on hand to hear your confessions. Bring the entire family to participate in this important sacrament.
Klickitat construction to cause constriction starting March 25
During the construction project on Klickitat Street, BOTH school parking lot entrances will be blocked. So we will use the semicircular drive in front of the parish hall student drop off and pick up for The Madeleine School after spring break until the Klickitat bike project construction by the City of Portland is complete. It will be off limits for other uses during this time.
North Parking Lot to be closed
During construction, the north parking lot by the Field of Dreams WILL BE CLOSED completely. This will impact Easter parking, so plan accordingly and perhaps leave a few extra minutes to find parking.
Parking in the turnaround: 4’s the max
When the turnaround is used for regular uses, that is, when it’s not closed for use as the school dropoff point, it must be used appropriately for safety reasons. It only accommodates 4 vehicles, 2 south of the parish hall door and 2 north of the parish hall door that must be parked in the area that is not painted red. Never park where the curb is painted red, even for a short while, because there is not enough clearance for other vehicles to get through.
Locked out? You’ll need a fob to do the job
As the church and school continue to implement better door locking procedures, you will find that if you were once issued a key for outside doors, it doesn’t work. Everyone who enters from a locked external door should be using a keyfob. If all you have is a regular key, see the parish office to request your fob.
Vacation Bible School....Save the Date!
June 24-27 at Westminster Presbyterian
N.E. Ecumenical Vacation Bible School will be June 24th-27th at the Westminster Presbyterian Church on NE Hancock & 16th. Children age 4 (by September 2013) through 6th grade are welcome to attend. We are in need of teachers (18 or older). Also, youth (7th grade and older) who would like to help should contact Jennifer Russell, at 503-679-5224, or Evelyn Bian.
HELP WANTED: Dishwashers and Event Coordinators
The parish needs additional dishwashers and event coordinators to help out with events such as auctions, receptions, etc. Must be over 16 for dishwasher and over 21 for event coordinator. If interested, please contact Kelly Johnson, Business Manager, at kjohnson@themadeleine.edu for application.
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
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