April 15, 2016
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents,
Since Susan is at a principals' meeting today, she wanted me to use her column to introduce our new, online(!) volunteer log system and remind you that your 30 volunteer hours for the year need to be recorded by Saturday, May 28.
If you do not have 30 volunteer hours, don’t panic! There are still plenty of opportunities to volunteer (please see the rest of the Footnotes for more details) including:
- E-Waste Event, this Sunday, April 17, from 9am to 1pm
- Alumni Mailing, Wednesday, April 20, 8:30 – noon in the Fireside Room
- Spring Garden Clean-Up, April 23, 9am to noon
- Art Show Help, May 2, 6, and 9, various hours
- Book Fair, May 1 – May 6, various hours
- Grandparent’s Tea, May 12
- Jogathon, month of May and day of event, 5/27/16
- School Musical Help, May 25-27
- SAC and the Safety and Security Committee are looking for new members for 2016-2017
New Online Volunteer Log System
Whew! Plenty to do before the end of May. Now the next step is to create an account in our new system, Helpcounter.Net. I think you will find this system very helpful, especially for next year. We will be able to send you monthly reports with your hours worked, there will be a list of upcoming opportunities, and if you are a volunteer coordinator for an event, you will get emails when people sign up to help. Here are the steps to take to create your account:
- Please click here to fill out the volunteer application. It is very short and will only take 2-3 minutes.
- You will receive an email once “approved” by the school. This is basically me having to “process” your information. I plan to process all pending volunteers daily over the next week.
- You will then receive an email where you can set up your user name and password for logging into the system. Then you will be able to see upcoming opportunities, sign up to help, and record new hours worked.
- When signing in for the first time, you will notice we transferred all hours worked from the old system. HOWEVER, all hours are recorded as “AUCTION” hours, on April 11, 2016. That is fine. The main concern is that you have 30 hours by May 28. Also, you will not be able to see the details of what you worked, just the hours. If you can’t remember what you did, just send me an email and I can look it up for you.
- Questions? Just email Lynn Robinson at lrobinson@themadeleine.edu
Thank you all again for the work you do for our school. Your gift of time, your most precious resource, is truly appreciated and really makes a huge difference in the quantity and quality of opportunities for our kids at the school.
Have a great sunny weekend, and don’t forget to bring your E-Waste to the recycling event this Sunday at the Parish Hall.
Sincerely, Lynn
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- E-Waste Recycling Event - 4/17: Click Here
- Hot Lunch Sign-ups: Click Here
- SAC Applications Due - 5/6: Click Here
- YDP Summer Camp Registration: Click Here
- Safety Committee Recruiting: Click Here
Sunday, April 17th • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Madeleine Church • 3123 NE 24th Ave • Portland
Click here to see the flyer with details about what will be accepted at the event.
School Advisory Council (SAC) Applications
Deadline = Friday, May 6
Are you interested in helping to shape the direction of our school? Then, we need you! The Madeleine School Advisory Council has three open positions, each with a 3-year term. The council meets with Father Mike and Mrs. Steele one evening each month during the school year. In addition, council members serve on two committees, which include finance, technology, education, planning, and marketing and development.
Please click here to download the short application and return it to the office by Friday, May 6.
If you want to talk to a current SAC member for more information, feel free to contact any of the members: Andy Boots (Chair), Julie Doherty, Armando Luna, Heather Matteri, Meg Scharle, Anne Steiner, Lucas Newman, Eric Anctil, and Tim Resch.
Madeleine Safety & Security Committee Seeking New Members
Madeleine families have an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our school by joining the Safety & Security Committee. Volunteers are needed to serve on this important committee, which meets the first Wednesday evening of each month.
Over the past year the committee has developed a disaster preparedness plan for the school and parish. More remains to be done to fully implement the plan, to assure the safety and security of children and adults, both at school and in church, as well as at home. Click here to read the complete letter from Marc Gonzales, Chair of the Madeleine Safety & Security Committee.
To consider serving on the Madeleine Safety & Security Committee, please contact me at gonzalesmarc5@gmail.com or 503-519-8697. Thank you.
Marc Gonzales, Chair
Madeleine Safety & Security Committee
Help Us Meet Our Match!
Wednesday, April 20 from 8:30am - Noon
Calling all volunteers! On Wednesday, April 20th you are invited to join us in the Fireside Room from 8:30am - Noon to help stuff 1,100 letters we are sending to the alumni for the Madeleine School Annual Fund Campaign.
We have just a little bit more to go to reach our goal of raising $25,000 in order to get a $25,000 match!
Want to join the fun? RSVP to Caryn Fiedler at cfiedler@themadeleine.edu.
Calling all volunteers and parents who believe in nurturing their child’s creativity...
The student Art Show is just around the corner. Here are four opportunities for you to show your support of the Arts at The Madeleine:
- Mount art for display (packets will be outside the art room on Tuesday)
- Hang art on Set-Up Day, Monday, May 2
- Attend the Art Show on Thursday, May 5
- Take art down and sort it into student packets following the show (either Friday May 6 or Monday, May 9. Stay tuned for updates.)
Thank you in advance!
Mrs.Galash
Spring Grounds Clean Up
Saturday, April 23 from 9am - noon
We will be focusing on our North Parking lot and the sidewalk along 24th. There are a variety of things that need to be done, from weeding and digging to pruning and sweeping. Come for a short time or come for the whole time. All and any help will be appreciated!
We welcome students! Students that volunteer will be rewarded with a free dress pass!!!
Please bring the tools you will need, such as shovels, pruners, yard brooms, wheel barrows. Thanks for volunteering to help make our grounds better.
Daniela Grogro ~ daniela.grogro@nike.com ~ 503-412-9474
Jogathon Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently looking for two volunteers -- someone to serve as the volunteer coordinator and someone to update the bulletin board weekly. If you are interested, please email jogathon@themadeleine.edu. More opportunities to sign-up are coming next week, including day of event activities. Stay tuned!
5th Grade Bake Sale to Benefit Children in India
April 18th and 19th
On Monday and Tuesday, fifth grade will be hosting a bake sale to benefit children in India. Students were given this special service project via Sally Damewood when $20 was given out by Father Mike at Mass with a challenge to use it in a way to help benefit others. Students will be selling beverages and baked goods before and after school on these days. Thank you in advance for your donations!
Sign up Now for Hot Lunch in May
Sign ups are now open for hot lunches served during May. The deadline to sign up is April 24th.
Click here to review the monthly menu, place your order and make your payment.
Madeleine Youth Ministry
Sunday, April 17th @ 7pm
Youth night Sunday, April 17th from 7-8:15pm in Teen room. High school meets at 7:30-8:30pm in Parish Hall/Fireside Room.
Say goodbye to our UP volunteers as they break for summer! The forecast for Sunday says it is supposed to be 80 degrees! Be sure to bring your athletic shoes since we will most assuredly be on the field again if it's this kind of weather!
Bring $5 for pizza, and RSVP to Juliana by 2pm on Sunday for dinner. Look for upcoming movie night in May!
Any questions, please contact Juliana at jweis@themadeleine.edu
YDP Summer Camp Open for Registration
YDP summer camp at Madeleine will be offered from June 20 - August 12 from 8am - 6pm each weekday. Only 30 spots available per day, so don't delay!
Click here to see the complete brochure and registration information.
St. Stephen's Lunch Program
Making a difference, one lunch at a time!
Mrs. Langhus’ class did an amazing job this week. They brought in 330 lunches. Thank you first grade for making a big difference in people’s lives.
With our weekly numbers being so strong, in addition to helping homeless youth downtown, our lunches are now also helping Operation Nightwatch. Each Tuesday evening St. Stephens opens their doors for a few hours, offering a warm safe place for the homeless that were unable to get into shelters for the evening to have a bite to eat, watch movies, play games and have conversation. The homeless population also suffer from social isolation, and Operation Nightwatch is a program that reaches out to our friends and offers a nurturing relationship.
Family Faith Sharing
April 17 ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter ~ John 10:27 - 30
Today we hear Jesus speak of himself as a shepherd and his followers as the sheep of his flock. We hear His voice, we follow Him and we feel safe in His hand. God is with us in the good times and in the bad times. We are never alone. Have you ever felt alone? Knowing that Jesus promises to never leave us, how does that make you feel? Sometimes it is hard to hear God’s voice. How do we recognize and listen to God’s voice?
Two Presentations on Attention in Children
April 21st
Coming soon . . . two presentations for parents, learning specialists, teachers, and administrators by Dr. Joseph White. Choose the session that best fits your schedule.
The morning session, titled "Stop and Think: The Psychology of Self-Regulation" will be held on April 21 from 9am - 11am at St. Pius Parish in Beaverton. RSVP to jhinds@archdpdx.org by April 15.
Click here for the flyer with details about the morning presentation.
The evening session, titled "Attention Please: Engaging Children and Teens in Their Faith in a Culture of Distractions" will be held on April 21 from 7pm - 9pm at Resurrection in Tualatin. Register at pdxfamlife.org/attention-please/.
Click here for the flyer with details about the evening presentation.
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Passes
April 4 – April 30
Columbia Sportswear, a world leader in innovative outdoor products, with such brands as Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardwear, Montrail and Prana, is offering you an invitation to shop their Employee Store.
Just click here for your invitation. Print it, then present it when you visit the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store.
This invitation is being provided via Portland Aquatic Club (PAC), a non-profit, USA Swimming affiliated club for which several Madeleine School students and graduates have competed over the years. PAC will receive 10% of your purchase amount as a donation from Columbia Sportswear.
Enjoy, and thank you!
81st Annual Seminary Tea
April 27th @ 3:00pm
Please join The Seminary Tea Committee at the 81st Annual Archbishop’s Seminary Tea being held at the Portland Golf Club. This annual spring event is a lovely opportunity to meet Archbishop Alexander Sample, Bishop Peter Smith, and special guests Abbot Jeremy Driscoll (newly elected Abbot at Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary), Msgr. Joseph Betschart, Bishop Kenneth Steiner, and Fr. Jeff Eirvin (archdiocesan vocations director). This year several seminarians also will join us.
The tea is a tradition in the Catholic community to gather in a beautiful setting to enjoy conversation, delightful refreshments, and, of course, tea. ALL ARE WELCOME. Bring your spouse, your kids, your extended family and friends.
Admission is $35. You can pay when you arrive or contact Mary Kay Beaudoin for advance registration at 503.297.2994 or mkbeaudoin@comcast.net.
Proceeds from the tea support the education of seminarians who are preparing to serve in our archdiocese. Any additional contribution you wish to make is appreciated and tax exempt.
We look forward to seeing you April 27.
Click here to see the flyer with complete details.
Coming This Summer
University of Portland School of Education Summer Learning Program
The University of Portland School of Education is accepting applications for its annual Summer Learning Program. This program focuses on the Oregon State Benchmarks appropriate for each child in mathematics, language arts (reading, writing, and speaking), and any other subjects in which the student needs help. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) candidates tutor/teach students according to their learning needs. There are usually 4-5 students per 2-4 MAT candidates.
- Date: Monday-Thursday, July 5-August 4, 9:30am-11:30am
- Ages: Students entering 4th grade and higher in 2016-17
- Cost: $125 (scholarships available)
- Deadline: Registration packet and $50 initial registration fee is due by Wednesday, June 8.
- Contact: Registration packets are available by contacting the School of Education at soed@up.edu or 503-943-7135.
Bernie Fagan Summer Soccer Camps
Bernie Fagan Soccer is offering four camps this summer in the northeast neighborhood including three at The Madeleine and one at Grant Park.
Most camps are from 10am to 3pm for $195 for kids ages 5-12 years old.
Online registration is available at www.berniefagansoccer.com.
Camp 1: June 13-17 at Grant Park
Camp 2: June 20- 24 at Madeleine School
Camp 4: July 11 – 15 at Madeleine School
Camp 7: August 1 - 5 at Madeleine School
Click here to see the flyer with complete details.
Volunteer at the Irvington Home Tour
Sunday, May 15
Have a good time volunteering to be a Home Tour Guide at the 34th annual Irvington Home Tour, scheduled for Sunday, May 15th. Sign up with a friend for a three hour morning or afternoon shift to be a Home Tour Guide by contacting Kay Mosby (volunteer@irvingtonhometour.com). Then you get to see the other homes on the tour for free, a $25.00 value per ticket. It’s a fun day for a good cause.
The Irvington Community Association uses the proceeds from The Home Tour to support and fund grants to local non-profits, schools, beautification projects, neighborhood events and preservation of the qualities inherent in the Historic Irvington community.
This Week’s Checklist
Click Here for this week's handy Checklist
Download your copy of the bulletin at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Adult Confirmation—last chance!
Confirmation Mass Monday, April 25; classes start Sunday, April 17
If you are a baptized practicing Catholic who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, here is an opportunity. The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place here at The Madeleine with Bishop Peter Smith on Monday, April 25 at 6:30 PM.
Adults who wish to prepare for reception of the Sacrament must register and attend the following meeting/classes:
- Sunday April 17, 11:30–12:30 in the Rectory Dining Room
- Sunday April 24, 11:30–12:30 in the Rectory Dining Room
- Rehearsal Sunday, April 24 in the Church, 6:30-7:30
- Confirmation Mass, Monday, April 25, 6:30 PM
Time is tight! For questions or to register, contact Julie Onderko, jonderko@themadeleine.edu
Upcoming PDXCatholicTots Events
Have young kids who are not yet in Kindergarten? Want to connect with other
families who do too? Join the mailing list for PDXCatholicTots and hear
about upcoming events for families of little ones! Email laurakirkish@gmail.com
or ahart@themadeleine.edu for more information.
Upcoming events
- Mom’s Night: Wednesday, April 13
Meet us for a drink at the Magnolia Wine Bar on NE Broadway at 7:30pm
- Kid-friendly Mt. Tabor Hike: Weds, April 27
More details on time and meeting place to come!
April is Autism Awareness Month
The Archdiocese Office of People with Disabilities wants to bring to everyone’s
attention that April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a serious, life-long,
neurological developmental disability that ranges from mild to severe along
a wide spectrum of possibilities.
Usually diagnosed before age three, people with Autism often have difficulties
with language, with relating to others socially, and may engage in repetitive
or restricted patterns of behavior.
1 in 68 children (1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls) is diagnosed as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Every parish community has many autism-affected families, whether you know it or not. For more information, visit www.autism-society.org or www.autismspeaks.org
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