March 17, 2017
A Note from Susan
Susan has turned over her column this week for a very important message from the School Advisory Committee.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Each year the School Advisory Council (SAC) recommends a budget to Father Mike and the Parish Council for the upcoming year. Foremost in our consideration is providing an excellent Catholic education to the extended community, not just to those families able to comfortably afford it. Since the cost of educating our kids is greater than tuition cost, we also thank you for your generosity during the fundraising campaigns throughout the year. The budgeting process attempts to balance many factors such as: anticipated changes in costs, the revenues needed to balance them, and the long term financial health of The Madeleine School.
The Five-Year Plan calls for continued support for our excellent faculty by increasing compensation against a benchmark of public school rates and cost of living changes. In addition, we anticipate higher utility, benefit, and healthcare costs. To offset these cost increases and balance the budget, the School will need additional revenues.
After careful consideration of the items above, SAC recommended a tuition increase that is within the guidelines in the Five-Year Plan, provides the funds necessary to meet important needs, and keeps tuition costs at The Madeleine attractive relative to peer schools in the area.
Click here to view next year's tuition rates. Please feel free to contact SAC at sac@themadeleine.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Lucas Newman, School Advisory Chairman
SAC Finance Committee
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- 2017 Auction Theme Revealed - Click Here
- Parish Affiliation Form Due - 3/24: Click Here
- Tuition Assistance Applications Due - 3/31: Click Here
- Lost and Found: Click Here
- St. Patricks Day Parade - 3/19 @ 1pm: Click Here
Save the Date Saturday, November 4th
Havana Nights // The 2017 Madeleine Auction
Join us for a Cuban-inspired evening, in celebration and support of the Madeleine School. We’re thrilled to announce this year’s signature fundraising event will take place at the Madeleine School on Saturday, November 4th. Cuban cuisine, drinks, live and silent auctions, and fun. Look for more information in the coming months.
We’d like your input -- The Auction planning team is actively searching for Paddle Raise ideas for the 2017 Auction. What areas of the school would you like to see improved or upgraded? Let us know in the survey at the link below. Madeleine School teachers and staff are encouraged to take the survey as well. Survey will close Fri, March 24th.
2017 Madeleine School Auction Paddle Raise Survey
Thanks for Parent Ed Night!
Hats off to Mary Starrs-Mortimer and the Madeleine School Parents Club
On Thursday night, The Madeleine School Parents Club hosted Shawn Marshall, a licensed professional counselor from the Children’s Program, who spoke about Kids & Social Media.
We all learned a tremendous amount about our kids and how their brains are impacted by screen time. In case you missed the presentation, here's an interesting fact we all learned:
Kids 6 - 13 years old should get 9 - 11 hours of sleep per night.
Kids 14 -17 years old should get 8 - 10 hours of sleep per night.
Thank you, Parents Club -- and especially Mary, for organizing this thought-provoking event.
Parish Affiliation Form
Due Friday, March 24th
Families who are registered and active in a parish may request a subsidy to lower their tuition rate. If you would like to request the “in-parish” rate, you need to fill out the Parish Affiliation Form, and give it to Fr. Mike (or your parish priest if you are registered in another parish) for approval. These forms are due back to the parish office by March 24th. If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to give Susan Steele a call.
Click here to download the Parish Affiliation Form.
Sign up to get Hot Lunch in April
Registration deadline = March 24
Sign ups are now open to order hot lunches served during April.
Click here to review the montly menu, place your order and make your payment
Tuition Assistance Applications for 2017-'18 School Year Due 
Friday, March 31st
Just a quick reminder regarding tuition assistance for next year. Applications for aid from the Archdiocese of Portland 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 2017-2018 school year.
Did You Hear the News?
Claire U. was principal yesterday
Our "Principal for the Day" was busy yesterday! She started her morning greeting the students at drop off, helped Mrs. Rosebrook take attendance, offered advice to a few teachers and helped in the lunchroom. Miss U granted a "green" Free-Dress Day Friday and ended the week with an all school dance party! Claire's parents were the winning bidders at the 2016 auction for this item. Will you have the chance to bid on this opportunity at next year's auction? You'll have to be there to win!
Lost and Found
Please take a few minutes to look through the lost and found bin, which is located under the stairs leading up to the gym. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of next week.
Mugs for Hugs
March 13 - March 20
Don't forget to bring in your mugs! Student Governenment will be gathering all donations on Monday, March 20th. Mugs for Hugs is a Lenten mug drive for St. Francis Dining Hall in SE Portland. St. Francis Dining Hall provides meals for the homeless and less fortunate. They are in need of additional coffee mugs. So, please go through your cupboards and know that your old mugs will be given a new life helping those in need.
Deacon Mike said they also have a tremendous need for new underwear. If you want to slip a package of new underwear in with your mug, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping St Francis Dining Hall!
2017 Annual Fund Campaign Kick-Off
Check out the envelope coming home today in your child’s Friday Folder (or stuffed at the bottom of your middle schooler’s backpack). A quick glance at the letter will lead you to believe it is simply an appeal for the 2017 Annual Fund Campaign. A moment of reflection, however, might lead you to realize it is an opportunity to help families you see every day at Madeleine.
Whether you choose to support the Area of Greatest Need, Tuition Assistance or the Endowment, your donation will help the families around you who struggle to pay tuition. So far this school year 34 students have received more than $57,000 in financial aid.
Give what you can and know you have answered another call to help those in need during this Lenten Season. As in the past, if we raise $27,500, the Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation will match it with another $27,500.So without further ado, grab your letter and make a difference in the lives of those around you every day!
Want to give right now?
Simply click on www.themadeleine.edu/schoolgiving
Come One, Come All!
28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 19th @ 1pm
This year's Grand Marshalls will be
Fr. Mike and Susan Steele!
Whether you march or watch, don't miss it! Sunday, March 19th at 1:00pm. The parade leaves from Beverly Cleary school and heads up Northeast Hancock. Rain or shine.
Contact Steve O'Slavik at 503-282-6370 for more information. May the luck of the Irish be with you!
Click here to see the flyer
St. Stephen's Lunch Program
6th grade did a tremendous job this week bringing in 186 lunches! Perhaps we could say 206 if we count the 20 lunches last week when two students got their weeks mixed up. Thank you 6th grade, St. Stephen’s and many other downtown organizations rely on our generosity.
Also, if you’re Spring cleaning and would like to donate the unused mustard or mayonnaise packets in your kitchen drawer, please bring them in and we will make sure St. Stephen’s receives your donation. Or, if you would like to donate and buy bulk, you can purchase them at Cash and Carry (Costco no longer carries these items). Thank you!
Jogathon News!
Madeleine Jogathon 2017 Sponsorship Opportunity: Only 3 spots left!
Are you looking for a great way to promote your business within The Madeleine community? We are once again offering sponsorship opportunities on our 2017 Jogathon T-shirts!
We still have 3 spots available on the back of shirts for $250 each. They are approximately 3x3 in size and will represent your company’s name and logo. The shirts will be offered to each student and teacher participating in the Jogathon to be worn on event day. In addition, your business will be highlighted on our Jogathon website and event banner.
The spots available will be given out on a first come first served basis, so don’t miss out! To purchase or for more information, please email the Jogathon Chairs at: jogathon@themadeleine.edu
Please help us in supporting this great event!
Your Jogathon Chairs,
Shelby Walker and Kelsi O'Connor
Join the Madeleine Team and Walk
Sunday, April 30 @ 1pm at Laurelhurst Park
Thank you to the Madeleine Parish and School for being a sponsor for the upcoming Carry5 Walk for Water for Water1st International!
Start saving your water containers now for the walk. A one gallon milk jug is the perfect size to carry. The Madeleine 8th graders will be presenting to the classrooms in April to help students prepare for the walk.
Decorate a 1 Gallon Milk Jug and JOIN in the Carry5 Walk for Water. Carry water for 5 kilometers and walk in solidarity with the 1 billion people who still carry water every day.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with THE MADELEINE TEAM:
Rally your Neighbors and Friends to Join.
Raise Awareness & Fundraise
Help us provide clean water for communities in Honduras, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Mozambique at the turn of a tap!
WE WALK SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO
Photo from 2016 Walk
YDP Late Fee Reinstated
A friendly reminder from the YDP staff
We have seen a rise in parents picking up their child/children late. YDP closes promptly at 6pm and we appreciate your promptness. Beginning Monday, March 20th we will be reinstating a $1.00 per minute fee charged for each minute after 6:00pm you are late picking up your child/children. This late fee is to be paid directly to the staff person who waited with your child/children at the time of occurrence.
St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in need of donations!
The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry is low on items and is looking to fill their shelves. Bags and barrels will be located in the entrance to the church, and a big box will be located in the school’s front hallway to receive donations. Please help fill their needs by bringing in the following items:
Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Canned Meat, Pasta & Sauce, Packaged Meals, Hearty Soups, Rice Mixes, Tuna, Fish, Cereal, Juice Boxes
**No Mac and Cheese, please (they have plenty).
Know Your Rights - Immigration Presentation
Thursday, March 23 @ 5:30pm St. Andrew Nativity School
Do you or someone you know have questions about immigration matters? Come and learn your rights with our team of expert immigration lawyers from Catholic Charities.
*this presentation will be primarily in Spanish
For flier in Spanish click here
For flier in English click here
Still a Few Spaces Left
Spread the word! We still have space left in the 1st grade for the 2017 - 2018 school year. Word of mouth has always proven to be our strongest form of marketing, so text your friends and neighbors and invite them to come for a tour and submit an application.
Madeleine Bulldogs CYO Spring Sports
**REGISTER FOR TRACK AND FIELD**
CYO TRACK & FIELD (3rd-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
Track season practice may begin on March 13th
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LACROSSE (K-8th Grade, Boys & Girls):
BASEBALL (3rd-8th Grade, Boys & Girls): CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available through CYO. Click here to view and apply for a scholarship. The form can also be found at cyocamphoward.org. Do not hesitate to apply if you need assistance.
COACHES NEEDED Please contact the Athletic Director at cyo@themadeleine.edu if you are interested in coaching a Spring sport. We'd love to have you join the team!
BOARD MEMBER & ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OPEN POSITIONS Are you interested in helping shape the CYO Athletic Program at The Madeleine? Then, we need you! The Madeleine Athletic Board has upcoming open board member positions. The board meets quarterly during the year to discuss the CYO sports programs and scholarships offered. Please download and fill out this application and return by March 24th.
For more information about these or other sports offered or to register, check out the website http://www.themadeleine.edu/cyo
Go Bulldogs!!
Aimee Holzschuh
Madeleine Athletic Director
cyo@themadeleine.edu
Wilshire Riverside Little League Spring Baseball
Registration now open
Open to players 5 - 13. Please visit wilshireriversidell.org to register your son or daughter. Registration for lower levels (T-Ball, Single A and Double A) runs through March 24 for ages 5-8. Registration for Minors, Majors and 50/70 is now closed.
Madeleine School students 13 and younger are automatically eligible to play for WRLL since the school is within our league boundary. Come join the fun!
Contact Jim Honish for more information ~ jhonish7@gmail.com
Upcoming Youth Ministry Events:
Laser Tag and Arcade Outing!
March 26th @ 12pm / 5th-8th Graders
When: Sunday, March 26th 12-2:30
What: We will play a few rounds of Lazer Tag and then hit the nickel arcades.
Where: Gresham Wonderland (We will meet at St. Charles Church and carpool).
Cost: $10 pp (Includes $4 of nickels, youth are welcome to bring more). *No One will be turned away for lack of money.
RSVP: To Gabe at gabet@stcharlespdx.org ASAP!
Permission slips need to be completed and returned to confirm seats.
Portland Immersion Experience through PortlandJOIN
April 28th-30th / 8th Graders Only
When: April 28th-30th
Where: Portland JOIN house/streets of Portland
What: An overnight stay at the JOIN house to learn about homelessness.
Cost: $45 - No One turned away for lack of money
The Immersion experience will provide you with the tools you need to
confront your stereotypes and fears, and help you overcome them. Immersions are an excellent way to help people educate themselves about poverty and social injustice through relationships and conversation.
RSVP: To Gabe at gabet@stcharlespdx.org ASAP!
Get Ready for the Teenage Years! 
Sunday, April 9th
Northwest Family Services will present Mother-Daughter and Father-Son Adolescent Development Programs at Providence Portland Medical Center, 4805 NE Glisan St., on Sunday, April 9th.
These programs, approved by the Archdiocese of Portland, help families prepare for the physical, emotional, and social changes that adolescents experience.
The Mother-Daughter Program, for girls ages 9-12 and their mother, is from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Father-Son Program, for boys ages 10-13 and their father, is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Registration is $15 per family per program. Pre-registration by April 6 is required. For more information or to register, please visit Northwest Family Services website for more information.
Click here to see the flyer for the Mother-Daughter event
Click here to see the flyer for the Father-Son event
This Week’s Checklist
Click Here for this week's handy Checklist
Download your copy of the bulletin at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Lenten Faith Sharing Groups Forming Now!
Please sign up at the back of the church for a Lenten Small Faith Group. The purpose of Small Faith Groups is to bring people into communion with God through relationship building and faith exploration. Journey to the Cross is our spiritual booklet for our Lenten Small Faith Groups.
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.