Friday, April 11, 2014
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In the March 21st Footnotes I talked about personnel changes for next year. If you missed that column, you can review it so what I am about to say makes sense. Now let’s see, where did we leave off….. With Mr. Parker moving to 7th grade, I am delighted to announce that Mrs. Tina Hanselman, our parish Faith Formation Director, will be taking over the 8th grade classroom. Tina has been our “go to” person when we have needed a substitute in middle-school for the last two years. She has her degree in journalism and a teaching endorsement in middle school Language Arts and Social Studies. Her experience working in faith formation also prepares her for guiding our 8th graders on their faith journey. She will be working with Ms. Bourke to continue and build on the incredible reading and writing program that Allyson has developed in her nine years. Rob also will be there to help with the graduation and high school responsibility transition. Tina has a sunny, positive disposition, is a “team player” and is thrilled to be back in the classroom after a few years as a stay-at-home mom. I am so happy to welcome her to the faculty.
The need to be a stay-at-home mom has prompted another change in the staff. Mrs. Christina Gladwin, one of our 5th grade teachers, has decided that the demands of family life call for her to take a break from teaching. She is not “retiring” (she is way too young for that!), so I hope that when life calms down a bit, she will return to the classroom. I first hired Christina when I was the principal at OLS, and she was a fresh graduate of the University of Idaho. We have worked together for many years. She is one of those people who is a natural teacher, and it has been a pleasure to have seen her grow into the master teacher she is today.
Another change prompted by motherhood involves our 6th grade teacher, Ann Hart. Ann and her husband Chris are expecting a baby! She will be taking a maternity leave after the September arrival and will be home until December. With the demands of the new little one, she has asked to take Christina’s place and job share with Ms. Doran in 5th grade. Ann student taught in 4th grade with Mrs. Slavik and has been the 6th grade teacher for the past 3 years, so she is very familiar with this student population. Michelle will teach full time until Ann returns and will be a great mentor, both as a teacher and a working mother. Congratulations, Ann and Chris.
OK, so now we need a new 6th grade teacher to take Ann’s place. I was surprised, but delighted that Mrs. Chambers, our librarian/media specialist, asked to return to the classroom full time. Kate was our 5th grade teacher before she took time off to start her family. After Jack was born, she and Michelle began the job share in 5th and then took over the library/media two years ago. She has been the catalyst behind the many technology initiatives on campus. Teachers have so appreciated her ideas and suggestions on websites, iPad usage, blogs, educational apps, Google “stuff,” the wireless network, and all the other applications that I barely understand. She has certainly challenged and pushed us as we move forward with technology. Kate told me she loved her job, but missed having her own class to teach. She gave us a great foundation, and we will find someone to take us to the next level.
Stay tuned….
Sincerely,
Susan Steele
Important Information Regarding Tax Identity Fraud
In the parish bulletin on April 6, we published a letter from the Archdiocese stating, "a number of employees and volunteers of the Archdiocese of Portland, parishes, and schools have been victims of tax-identity fraud. Victims' Social Security numbers have been used in fraudulent federal tax returns for the year 2013." You can see the entire letter here.
The Archdiocese of Portland is recommending that all volunteers and employees who have undergone an Archdiocesan background check do the following as soon as possible:
- Call the IRS Identity Protection Unit: 1-800-908-4490 x245.
They will provide detailed instructions, including instructions for completing an affidavit stating that your Social Security Number may be compromised. Help is available Monday–Friday, 7am - 7pm Pacific Time. - File a report with your local police department stating that your Social Security Number may be compromised. In Portland, call the police non-emergency number at 503-823-3333, or go to www.portlandpolice.com and click the “Police Report: Submit Online” link from the front page.
- Set a fraud alert with ONE of the three credit reporting agencies (the other two will be automatically notified):
Equifax: (www.equifax.com) or 1-800-685-1111
Experian: (www.experian.com) or 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)
Trans Union: (www.transunion.com) or 1-800-916-8800
Tax ID Fraud Resources
Archdiocese of Portland Identity Theft Help Line: 1-888-472-9740
Archdiocese Resource Page (including Frequently Asked Questions)
Additional resources: www.themadeleine.edu/tax
Important Auction Form
Going home with your child today is a brief form from the 2014 Auction Committee to help them make the best of The Madeleine communities' vast resources. Please complete the form and return it in your child's Friday Folder or to Angela by April 18. Completion of this form is good for 1 volunteer hour for the current school year!
You can also download the auction form here.
Parish Affiliation Form
Families who are registered and active in a parish may request a subsidy to lower their tuition rate. We are so blessed to be a part of a parish that financially supports a Catholic school. We have operated for over 100 years as an active ministry of The Madeleine Church. All of the Madeleine parishioners are stakeholders in this school community. Their generosity has helped us build an excellent educational program, nurturing the spiritual and intellectual growth of all students.
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 April 30th. 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.
School Advisory Council (SAC) Nominations
Are you interested in helping to shape the direction of our school? Then, we need you! The Madeleine School Advisory Council has three positions (3-year terms) that need to be filled. Download the nomination form here, and return it to the office by Friday, May 2nd.
Phones for Flowers
Sunday, April 13th: 9am - 1pm in Parish Hall
The Madeleine Care 4 Creation Committee is celebrating Earth Day with two great events in one jam-packed day! You are invited to recycle your electronic waste, such as old printers and cell phones, regardless of whether they are dead or alive. As part of the 2nd Annual Sneaker Drive, you are also welcome to bring your old sneakers and help them have a second life as a new basketball court or track. Proceeds from both events will be used to purchase flowers for the school.
Click here to read the flyer with all the details for both events.
Tickets Available for 2014 Ten Grands for Kids
Friday, April 18th @ 9:45am
The Hedinger Family Foundation is proudly a sponsor again for The 2014 Ten Grands for Kids. It is presented by The Snowman Foundation on Friday, April 18th at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The first 40 people to email Susan can have tickets to the show! Many thanks to Howard Hedinger for sponsoring the show and donating the tickets!!
Click here to read more about the show.
Grandparents and Very Special Persons Tea
Thursday, April 24th @ 12:45pm
Dear Madeleine Families,
The Grandparents and Special Persons Tea is set for Thursday, April 24th starting at 12:45pm. Click here to find an invitation ready to send to your child’s Grandparent/Special Person.
The event will be special for all. We will start with refreshments in Parish Hall at 12:45pm followed by time in the classroom. The Grandparents/Special guests, if they choose, will then have the opportunity to go to Mass with the children.
We ask that invitations be extended only to Grandparents or Special people, and not siblings or youth under 18. Thank you.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 18 to Anne Gaber at gaber20@msn.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Anne Gaber (gaber20@msn.com) or Tessa Siegel (tessasiegel3@gmail.com). We are looking forward to a fun afternoon with our Grandparents and Special Guests!!!
Jogathon Update: Week Four Prize Winners
Roxanne T. (K)
Alec H. (K)
Caitlin S. (1)
Daniel C. (1)
Parker J. (2)
Ty H. (2)
Charlie B. (3)
Ava M. (4)
Ingrid M. (4)
Elizabeth L. (5)
Violette L. (5)
Jackson C. (7)
Ian K. (8)
This Week’s Challenge
Anyone who has 2 pledges or $100 will be eligible for the prize drawing.
Volunteers Needed
We are still in need of volunteers for a variety of needs. Check out the volunteer page by clicking here. In the weeks ahead, someone will be reaching out to schedule all the volunteers. For now, we need more people, especially talliers in the upper grades.
For everything you need to know about the Jogathon including how to get started, how to donate, and how to volunteer, please visit our web site: http://themadeleine.edu/jogathon.
Questions? Please contact the Jogathon Chairs at jogathon@themadeleine.edu.
Thank you!
Shelby Walker and Kelsi O’Connor
Jogathon Chairs
YDP Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Who: All Madeleine students willing and able to have fun and be creative.
What: Five weeks of fun, including but not limited to Puppets, Skits & Plays, Ooey Gooey Fun, and a Red, White and Blue Celebration.
Where: Madeleine
When: June 16 - July 18 (closed Thursday July 3 and Friday July 4)
Click here for the YDP Summer Camp Registration Brochure.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Families who would like to apply for financial aid for the 2014-2015 school year may still do so by completing an application at www.factstuitionaid.com. The deadline to be eligible for Archdiocesan aid has passed, but families may still be eligible for funds provided directly by The Madeleine. If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to give Susan a call.
St. Michael's Lunches: Kindergarten
Congratulations to the kindergarten for bringing in 251 beautifully labeled and decorated lunches this week. The volunteers at St. Michael’s were quite impressed with our young artists and love the care and attention to detail in all the sack lunches.
I’ve included a photo of a great lunch a family packed this week. It included a hearty whole sandwich, two cuties, one bar, a capri sun and a bag of chips. That is the perfect size St Michael’s lunch. It’s probably a bit bigger than a six year old can consume, but it’s ideal for the folks who dine at St Michael’s. Thank you everyone for all your hard work.
Counselor Corner
More Attention to "Pay Attention"
What do we really mean when we tell our kids to "pay attention?"
Click this here for some insight.
Show your Madeleine pride!
“M” static cling window decals for sale in the scrip office for $5. Cash or check only please since it needs to be a separate transaction from scrip. Funds raised will go toward the school’s area of greatest need.
Father Daughter Disco Dance
It's not just fun and games anymore, the girls want to dance! This is your chance to show your daughters how you can Shake Your Groove Thing, but please, try not to dislocate anything in the process. Polyester pantsuits and platforms encouraged. So, Superfreak, start growing out your hair and sideburns now (we recognize for some of you this will be a considerable challenge and suggest you get started right away) and get ready to request your favorite disco song on the sign-up sheet! Snacks and drinks will be provided for both daughters and dads. Come have fun with the young lady or ladies in your life!
Date: Saturday, April 12th, 2014, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Location: The Madeleine
Parish Hall
Hosts: Thompson, Workmeister/Skedsvold, Matteri, and Roberson/Gladyz
Families
Cost:
$40 per family
Need Volunteer Hours? Help with North Parking Lot Gardening
Saturday, April 26th
This is a heads up that we will be gardening at the North Parking lot, April 26th from 8am – Noon. (We are not working on our usual 3rd Saturday since that is a four-day weekend and Easter weekend). 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 toward your community hours. This is one of the last opportunities for volunteer hours to count for this school year!
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.
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Get Your Scrip Order Form Here!
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Questions? Contact Jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com.
May is Walk + Bike Challenge Month!
Start dusting off those bikes, scooters and skateboards and get ready to participate in Walk+Bike Challenge Month. Gather friends and neighbors and ride or walk to school together. Thanks for helping encourage healthy habits in our school community -- we couldn't do it without you!
Click here for a flyer you can post on your fridge as a reminder!
Registration for University of Portland Summer Basketball Camps
Click here for a flyer with all the details.
Registration for St. Mary’s Academy 2014 Summer Program is now open!
Take a break from the academic ordinary and register for a St. Mary’s Academy summer program course today! With options for girls and boys entering grades 6-12, we have something for everyone.
We are excited to partner with Adventures Without Limits (AWL) this summer to create a one week, full day camp option for middle schoolers. Choose Cooking for Beginners, TIES (Teaching, Integrating, and Exploring Science) Science Camp for Middle School Girls, or How to be a Millionaire! Personal Finance and Marketing as your morning option and pair it with AWL Kayaking in the afternoon for a full day of fun!
Please visit our website at www.stmaryspdx.org for more information and to register online. Contact Cassady Kennebeck at (503) 721-7728, or summerprogram@stmaryspdx.org with any questions!
MUSE Band Events and Newsletter
Is your child interested in joining MUSE Band? You might want to check out the MUSE Solo and Ensemble Festival and the MUSE spring concert at Oaks Park on June 1st where students from all 24 schools in the area come and play as one ensemble. You will also get a reduced price on rides for that day. It's a fun day of music and rides at Oaks Park.
Also, if your child decides to join MUSE Band next year, he or she will have the opportunity to march in the Junior Rose Parade.
Click here for the MUSE Band newsletter.
Get Ready for the Teenage Years!
Sunday, May 4th
Northwest Family Services will present Mother-Daughter and Father-Son Adolescent Development Programs at Providence Portland Medical Center, 4805 NE Glisan St., on Sunday, May 4th.
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.
The cost is $12 per family per program. Pre-registration by April 28 is required. For more information or to register, please call Northwest Family Services at (503) 546-6377 or visit www.nwfs.org.
Click here for the Father-Son program flyer.
Click here for the Mother-Daughter program flyer.
This Week’s Checklist
Click here for a quick,fridge-friendly summary
of Madeleine School events coming up this week!
Passion (Palm) Sunday Masses this weekend
For our 10:00 am Sunday Mass, please meet out in front of the Parish Hall at 9:45 and we will process in together
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Paschal Triduum begins April 17
Our holiest, liturgically most important time of the year. Please arrange your schedules appropriately, and make every effort to worship with us:
Holy Thursday, April 17
7:00 pm—Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, April 18
7:00 pm—Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 19
9:00 pm—Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
Congratulations for making it all the way to the end of Friday Footnotes!
Click on the spring flowers for a moment of fun!
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.