Friday, March 7, 2014
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
There is nothing like a Friday afternoon when the sun comes out and promises a lovely weekend, especially after a rainy, windy week. I hope your family has a fun weekend planned and don’t forget to change the clock on Saturday night. “Spring forward, fall back” is how I remember what to do.
I am on the Superintendent’s Advisory Team, and we met this week to plan a number of activities for the coming year. I did get a sneak peek at the proposed calendar and since I have had a few questions on vacation dates, here is what is being planned.
- School will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd & end on Friday, June 12th.
- Christmas vacation begins Monday, December 22nd and ends on Friday, January 2nd. Students return to school on Monday, January 5th.
- Spring Break begins on Monday, March 23rd and ends on Friday, March 27th. Students resume classes on Monday, March 30th.
- No school on legal holidays, such as Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the following Friday, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, and Memorial Day.
When the official calendar is issued with Archdiocesan in-service days, faith formation days, etc., I will send it out. Hope this helps with vacation plans.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
Be On the Lookout! 2013 Annual Fund Report Comes Home Today
Check in with your child to get your copy of The Madeleine School 2013 Annual Fund Report. Thanks to your generosity, the school's inaugural Annual Fund Campaign was a great success. It raised over $50,000 in donations and matching gifts for the Tuition Assistance and Endowment Funds in order to help keep Catholic education affordable for all families at The Madeleine.
You can also click here to read the 2013 Annual Fund Report.
Jogathon News
Incentives Begin!
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 2 when students will be running and walking laps for our school! The kick-off assembly was held this past Monday, and students heard about a few changes for this year. One of those being that the Jogathon is going green. Instead of packets coming home with each student, all pledges will be entered online this year.
For complete information including how to get started, how to donate, and how to volunteer, please visit our web site: http://themadeleine.edu/jogathon. This will tell you everything you need to know about our exciting event.
In addition, we will have weekly prize incentives to encourage all students to get out there and get their sponsors.
This week’s prize challenge: Every student who has at least two pledges entered online this week will have their name entered into a drawing. Prizes will be awarded to two students from each class that meet this challenge.
Questions? Please contact the Jogathon Chairs at jogathon@themadeleine.edu.
Pizza Fundraiser for 6th Grade Outdoor School
Thursday, March 13th
11am - 9pm @ the 15th & NE Fremont Location
Mention Madeleine School when you buy your regular priced pizza and Papa Murphy's will donate 20% to The Madeleine School.
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: 4th Grade
The fourth grade brought in 168 lunches this week. Great effort fourth grade families! A big thank you to all the eighth graders who enthusiastically help me and Louise Hallman deliver the lunches each week. We both appreciate the effort and energy you bring to St Michael's.
North Parking Lot Gardening
Saturday, March 15th
We are starting up the Care for Creation Committee’s monthly morning of gardening at the North Parking lot this month. We are continuing to work every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am-noon, and 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.
Earn Money for Madeleine: Register Your Fred Meyer Rewards Card in the Community Rewards Program!
The Madeleine School is now a participating organization in the new Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. You can help The Madeleine School earn donations just by shopping with your Fred Meyer Rewards Card!
Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. 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.
- If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
- For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Counselor Corner
Does your child have trouble getting his or her homework done each day?
Click here to read about incentive programs around homework completion.
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Get Your Scrip Order Form Here!
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Questions? Contact Jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com.
Free Workshop: The Neurobiology of Sensory Processing Disorders
Thursday, March 13 @ 7pm
Hear Dr. Stewart Newman discuss the interplay between genetics and experiences in the developing brain and the importance of creating a treatment plan for affected children. Dr. Stewart is a managing partner of Mind Matters, where he practices full-time as an outpatient child and family psychiatrist. He is also an Affiliate Professor at OHSU in the School of Medicine.
Click here for a flyer with more information and registration details.
Two Ways to Save at Dennis Uniform During March
Click here to see the flyer with complete details.
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
Click here for a quick,fridge-friendly summary
of Madeleine School events coming up this week!
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Gonzaga University Choir
at The Madeleine on March 8
At the end of our 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, March 8 we have a very special
treat—the Gonzaga University Choir! They’re kicking off their 2014 Spring
tour and we are so pleased they are able to make time to join us.
The Gonzaga University Choir is a select, mixed ensemble of 54 voices that is rooted in the Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic traditions, performing for audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest.
This is a very special treat. 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
- Third Class—March 9—We Give Gifts/Liturgy of the Eucharist - Deacon Mike
- 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
Contributing to the Footnotes
If you have information to contribute to the 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.