Friday, March 22, 2013

A Note from Susan

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On the day we return from Spring Break, April 2nd, our new Archbishop, Alexander Sample will be installed as the 11th pastor of the Portland Archdiocese. The liturgy will be held at the Chiles Center on the University of Portland campus at 2:00. We will be sending our Student Government reps along with faculty sponsors, Julie Slavik and Rob Parker. This event is open to the public, so I thought I would pass along the invitation to our Madeleine community.  If you wish to take your child to this gathering, just let his/her teacher know. I would suggest allowing ample time to find a parking spot and a good seat.

We had a beautiful all school Seder Meal this morning, even though it is not Holy Thursday yet. A big thank you to Mrs. Grimaldi for organizing the meal and to our wonderful 8th grade leaders who led their family groups in prayer. Mrs. Schneider said that even the Kindergarteners were struck by the reverential spirit in the Atrium.

While I am looking forward to Spring Break, I would rather be in school during Holy Week, so that we can gather the students in prayer during these holy days. Fr. Mike would like to offer extra religion credit to those students who attend any or all of the three day liturgies (which is really one big liturgy).  Your child has a form that he/she should bring to church and Fr. Mike will sign off on their attendance. Then bring the form back to school in April.

I hope you have a great Spring Break, getting needed rest and relaxation. Come back ready to finish the last 11 weeks of school with joy and purpose. May you have a blessed Easter.

Sincerely,

Susan

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!

Jogathon News: Blazers Ticket Winners

Congratulations to following students who have won a pair of Blazer tickets for Friday, March 29 at 7 pm when they take on the Utah Jazz.

Food Drive for Oregon Food Bank

Eighth graders, Evan, Owen and Jackson are coordinating a food drive for the Oregon Food Bank as part of their capstone service project. Bring in your non-perishable donations through April 2. Get food suggestions and more details here.

Volunteers Needed for Middle School Dance

The dance is Friday, April 5th 7-10p.m. in the Parish Hall. We still need 2 or 3 more parents to Chaperone and monitor the exits.

The dance is open to all CYO middle school students, 6th, 7th & 8th grade, but parents with any age child are encouraged to chaperone.  This will count as fundraising hours for you. Volunteers must be current with “Call to Protect” documentation and background check. Contact Melissa Bauer Lindsay at 503.789.5204 or melissa.lindsay@bnwe-llc.com for more information and to volunteer.

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: "50 Ways to Show Kids You Care"

Sixth Grade Celebrates Pi Day

Sixth graders celebrated March 14 (3-14) as Pi Day by bringing pies to math class. They then measured the diameter and circumference of their pies and used them to find pi (the irrational number that describes the ratio of the diameter and circumference of a circle), aka 3.14. . ..

Yes, we let them eat the pie when they were finished.
Ann Hart & Ann Yuhas

1st Grade Delivers 302 St. Michael's Lunches

Congratulations to the 1st grade, they brought in 302 lunches this week.  Our friends at St. Michael’s are so grateful for your generosity.  With fewer volunteers to make sandwiches, our sack lunch contributions ensure that all who walk through the doors of St Michael’s will be well fed.  Thank you first graders and Schwartz Bros. for donating two boxes of french bread!

Alumni & Friends Luncheon News

The Madeleine School will host the 7th Annual Alumni and Friends Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. All alums, friends, past and current parents, grandparents, and teachers are invited to join in a celebration of the school’s vibrant history and continued success. Find out more and make your reservations here.

We Need Volunteers to Help Set-Up and Clean-Up

Do you still have some community service or fundraising volunteer hours you need to complete? We have the job for you!  You can choose between the following volunteer options:

• Set-up: Tuesday, April 30th times available from 8:30am to 5pm
• Luncheon: Wednesday, May 1st from 10:30am – 1:30pm
• Clean-up: Wednesday, May 1st at 1:30pm

Please contact Caryn Fiedler at fiedler3fam@gmail.com to sign up!

April Auction “Easel” Events

Friday, April 5th: Middle School Dance "Thriftshop" $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.

Bernie Fagan Soccer Camp

See camp dates and find more information here.

Madeline Track Program Information

Practice has started for the 2013 track season. Find out information about practice times, meets, coaches contacts, and links for meet results here.

McMenamin's Dining Out Night

SAVE THE DATE: McMenamin’s Family and Friends Night at the Kennedy School on Monday, April 15, 2013

50% of the night’s food and beverage sales (Gross Sales not Net!) will support The Madeleine School’s 6th Grade Outdoor School experience. We will put the money in escrow for next year’s class and help them get a kick start to their fundraising for this trip. For more information on Outdoor School please click here.

Olivia Schneider, Mission Possible

Back in December, Madeleine School graduate Olivia Schneider addressed the parish about her upcoming mission with some Gonzaga classmates. She wrote to Father Mike...
“I just got back last night from my mission possible trip to Neah Bay. It was an incredible, life changing experience. I felt that the best way to share my experience with all those who generously donated to my trip and who have been praying for me was to compose a blog with photos and journal entries. The first few entries are already up. If you could help pass this link along to people who are interested in my trip, I would greatly appreciate it. http://oliviasmissionpossibletrip.blogspot.com”

Tim Hennessy, Executive Director of CASA, to speak at Altar Society meeting

Monday, April 1, 11:00 am • Fireside Room
All are welcome to hear Tim Hennessy, Executive Director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a non-profit that recruits volunteers to accompany children, suffering from abuse, to court appointments and interviews. Find out more in the bulletin..

Bring your Rice Bowl contributions on Holy Thursday

To all of you who have been putting money in your rice bowls, either as your loose pocket change, or contributing the money you’d otherwise spend on a meal while fasting during Lent, we thank you. To ensure that our donations will be put to use as soon as possible, please return your Rice Bowl to Holy Thursday Mass, March 28 at 7:00 pm.
Please count the money in your Rice Bowls and make a single check payable to The Madeleine. Then put the check, or any cash, into an envelope marked RICE BOWL, then place in the regular offertory collection baskets.

Klickitat construction started early!
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 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.

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.

Living The Eucharist Groups—save the date!
Monday, April 25, 6:30 pm

To all of our Living the Eucharist small faith groups: don’t forget to mark your calendars for April 25 at 6:30 pm, for our Celebration of the Eucharist and Night of Socializing. The evening will start with a celebration of the Eucharist in the Fireside Room, followed by food, drink and fellowship

In This Week's Parish Bulletin

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