March 15, 2019
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am sure you are looking forward to Spring Break as much as our teachers and staff. Even if it is just a “staycation” in Portland, it will be great to slow the pace down for a week. I was writing our Week’s Preview last night for the faculty and was feeling overwhelmed with all the activities coming up next week….Heifer Project, field trips to OMSI and Franz Bakery, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 7th and 8th Grade Living Stations of the Cross, St. Stephens lunches, School Advisory Council, end of the 2nd trimester, report cards, hosting Region 3 Principals Meeting, and Parents Club meeting, plus any classroom events that are not on the office calendar. I am exhausted in anticipation!
Seriously though, all these experiences are the things that your children will remember when they reminisce about their days at The Madeleine. Yes, their strong, rigorous academic curriculum will serve them well as they make their way in the world, but it is the field trips, religious activities, service projects, etc. that they will remember. Hang in there—one more week.
Blessings,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Heifer Drive: Click Here
- Jogathon Update: Click Here
- CYO Track & Field Registration: Click Here
- What's Cool About Our School?: Click Here
- News from the Art Room: Click Here
Heifer Drive
March 18-22
Student Government is pleased to announce that the week of March 18-22 is Heifer Project Week! Please participate by donating to earn a pin every day of the week. Each day has a theme:
- Monday: Pennies for pigs
- Tuesday: Change for chicks
- Wednesday: Quarters for quackers
- Thursday: Bills for bees
- Friday: Button buy day! (You can buy them all!)
The proceeds will go to Heifer International, an organization that supplies families in impoverished communities with livestock. At the end of the week, the grand total of the money raised will be divided among the classes, and each class will be able to choose the animal(s) that they want to donate.
Remember: bring in change to make a change!
Update and Opportunity
Interested in being a sponsor?
Sponsorships at the $250 level have sold out! A huge thank you to our t-shirt sponsors!
We are excited to offer an additional sponsorship opportunity for the Jogathon. Your company logo will be included on the Jogathon website and on an individual 2 x 3 banner to be displayed on event day. These spots are available for $150 and will be given out on a first come first served basis, so don’t miss your chance.
To purchase your spot or for more information, please contact Trisha Mumm at trisha.mumm@gmail.com
Lastly, thank you to all the parents for completing their child’s t-shirt survey this week!
Jogathon Chairs,
Kate Dankowski
Sarah McCormick
Trisha Mumm
Kelly Reavis
Save the Date
Grandparents and Honored Guests Day
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 23rd for this annual event. Please note, this year the date follows on the Thursday after First Communion. The event will run from 12:45 to 3:00 that day.
We kindly request attendance by grandparents or a student's honored guest, which may include someone close to them such as an aunt, favorite neighbor or former nanny, etc. Parents may volunteer to help with the event or may attend Mass with their child if they would like to be part of this day as well.
If your child does not have someone in this role to attend this event, not to worry. Your child's teacher will make sure all are included in the activities that day.
More details and an invitation to follow in upcoming Footnotes and Friday Folders.
Questions? Contact Cheri Krebs at ckrebs@themadeleine.edu.
What's Cool About Our School?
Alice R. Places 6th in Regional Spelling Bee
Last weekend 7th grader, Alice R., placed 6th in the regional Scripp's Spelling Bee. She competed against over 60 other students in the region at the Hollywood Theater.
Way to go, Alice!
Construction Update
The scaffolding company is erecting scaffolding along the south side of the building today, in preparation for removal of stained glass windows from the old church. They will make a pathway (a tunnel) along the sidewalk, for parents who are dropping off or picking up, please go around the front of the church on 24th, rather than cutting through between the buildings, while the scaffolding is in place.
The scaffolding will be in place until mid April.
News from the Art Room
Guest Speaker and Donation Request
Third graders had a special guest speaker on Wednesday---- our own Felix A., all the way from 6th grade. Felix shared some tips about making comics interesting, which included different types of panel views. 2nd-4th graders will be finishing up their comics before spring break so prepare to be cracked up!
When we come back after break, some classes will be starting weaving projects, so I am eagerly accepting donations of yarn. What I can most use are bright colors or color-transition yarn, but I will accept anything that you are kind enough to send me. This is a great use of those small amounts of yarn left over from larger projects; the kind where you don't have enough to make anything- we can do something with that!
Happy Almost Spring!
Mrs Parmeter
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 $1,000 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
Billiards, Bourbon & Bragging Rights
Only a Few Spots Left...Deadline for Sign Up: March 22nd!
Got game like Paul Newman in The Hustler or Tom Cruise in The Color of Money - or none of the above? Come show off your skills (or lack thereof) at Billiards, Bourbon & Bragging Rights for a pool table tournament and party. You will be partnered up to compete for the bragging rights and The Madeleine wins the kitty. Incredible eats served by Chef Carthy with a signature cocktail to boot. Dress in your best hustler attire - it will be an incredible evening of fun, drink and food with a dash of competitive spirit.
Hosts: Dunlap, Carthy families
Date/ Time: April 13th, 6:00pm
Location: Dunlap Home
Cost: $50 per person
Max number: 30 adults
St. Stephens Lunches
4th Grade Fills the Need!
Mrs. Langhus’ 4th Grade class made 192 lunches this week! Sacks were decorated and filled with so many special treats to accompany their sandwiches. Such thoughtfulness and mindfulness to each lunch truly symbolizes Madeleine’s commitment to the hungry. Finally, a big thanks to Anne Palmer. Did you know she brings in lunches each week too? The secret is out….Thank You!
Week before Spring Break belongs to our 3rd Grade Class!
Refugee Family Update
Thank you for all of your support of the Ullah family. Our Refugee Ministry members have been seeing the Ullahs on a weekly basis—practicing driving with Said in preparation for his driving test, sewing with Solimah, and just visiting together. Said has a steady job at a factory. Sumaiyah is thriving in first grade. Solimah has joined a Rohingya women’s group and plans to start taking English classes at PCC. As our work with the Ullahs is winding down, the Refugee Ministry is considering starting to work with a second refugee family through Catholic Charities. If you’re interested in joining the ministry, please contact Amanda Gray at amandaegray@gmail.com or Catherine Glavan at catherine_geary@hotmail.com.
Solimah is a wonderfully detailed seamstress...you may have seen her work at this winter’s Madeleine Marketplace bazaar. If you have a serger, fabric or notions that you would like to donate, or if you’d like to commission Solimah to make something for you (...vintage fabric into kitchen towels, an unfinished project that she can finish for you, etc.) please contact Deborah Naugler at deborahnaugler@hotmail.com.
Student Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
Thursday, March 20th
The Student Advisory Council (SAC) will hold its March meeting on Thursday, March 20th at 6:30pm in the Library.
All meetings are open to visitors unless specifically designated as being closed. If you would like to attend the meeting and add something to the agenda, please contact the Chair prior to the meeting (Catherine Glavan: catherine_geary@hotmail.com).
Is Madeleine leaving $7,000 a year on the table?!?
Thanks to Amazon, Madeleine could earn this much more free money a year. In the past three years we have earned an average of $1,000/year.
All you have to do is click on the Amazon button on the front page of the Madeleine home page each time before you place items in your shopping cart and make your purchase. (Amazon won't let you save the site as your home page).
To make those clicks even more meaningful, we will allocate ALL of our Amazon revenues to upgrading the Field of Dreams. The Field has been loved too much and needs repairing soon. The greater our Amazon dollars, the greater our help towards upgrading the field.
Thank you for your support!!
>Back to TopEasel Items: Spaces Still Available
Upcoming easel item events include:
- Billiards, Bourbon & Bragging Rights, April 13th
- Mother & Son Kickball Tournament, April 26th
- Father Daughter Disco Dance, April 27th
Click here to sign up before they sell out!
Students Enjoying the New Commons Furniture
New furniture is being used by students in The Commons. We have ordered more beanbags as well. Thanks to everyone who raised their paddle high at the 2017 auction, new furniture is being enjoyed by our students daily. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this makeover!
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 - Closing Soon!!
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!
Embrace Lent as a Family
Suggested Activities from NCEA
This month's Parent Engagement flyer encourages families to observe Lent together. Simple, yet impactful activities can help strengthen family ties and educate everyone on the true meaning of the Lenten season.
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
Stations of the Cross
Fridays, March 22, 29; April 5, 12 ✟ 11:00 am
Adoration
Tuesdays, March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16 ✟ 1:00–7:00 pm, Fireside
Rm.
Lenten Speaker—Catholic Charities
Sunday, March 10 ✟ 9:00 am, Fireside Room
–Stephanie Coleman, Volunteer Coordinator for Catholic Charities, will
speak on immigration, the refugee crisis and Catholic Charities’ call to
respond.
Contemplative Healing Service
Saturday, March 30 ✟ 6:15 pm
–A 30-minute prayer service culminating in Anointing of the Sick, open
to any Catholic who has a serious physical condition, is advanced in age,
pregnant, facing upcoming surgery, or suffers from mental illness.
Passion (Palm) Sunday
April 13–14
✟ Sunday, 10:00 am Mass—Please gather 15 minutes prior
to start time at the turnaround in front of the Parish Hall, and join the
procession into the church.
✟ Saturday, 5:00 pm; Sunday, 8:00 am—Gather in front
of church.
Chrism Mass
Monday, April 15 ✟ 7:00 pm; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Communal Reconciliation
Sunday, April 7 ✟ 11:30 am
–Several priests will be on hand to hear your confession.
Tenebrae
Friday, April 19 ✟ 12:00 pm, Church
–A beautiful liturgy that meditates on Christ’s suffering.
Reconciliation/Confession
Saturdays 4:00–4:40 pm or on request
–Confessions also available on a drop-in basis at the Parish Rectory.
Bible Study with Sr. Sharon
Mondays ✟ 1:30 pm, Fireside Room ✟ 7:00 pm, Rectory
–Join Sister Sharon for spirited, interesting and insightful discussion
of the Bible. All are welcome!
Daily Mass Times
Fireside Room ✟ Tues., 12:30 ✟ Weds., Thurs., Fri., 7:30 am
Church: ✟ Thursday, 2:00 pm
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.