Thursday, April 17, 2014
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We had a beautiful all school Seder Meal on Monday. A big thank you to Mrs. Grimaldi for organizing the meal and to our wonderful 8th grade leaders who assisted in the service.
May the peace of the Risen Lord be with you in the coming year.
Sincerely,
Susan Steele
Step right up! and Save the Date: Saturday, November 8, 2014. You will be delighted by magnificent circus sights and sounds as the Cirque du Madeleine comes to town. Throw your hat in the ring and join us for an evening of spectacular festivities, whimsical performances and a fantastical dinner with a silent and live auction.
Important Information Regarding Tax Identity Fraud
Read the entire letter from the Archdiocese here.
The Archdiocese of Portland is recommending that all volunteers and employees who have undergone an Archdiocesan background check take the following actions as soon as possible due to the recent incidents of tax identity fraud. Victims' social security numbers have been used to file fraudulent federal tax returns.
- 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
Bring in Your Rice Bowl!
Due Friday, April 25th
Catholic Relief Services’ 2014 CRS Rice Bowl campaign is coming to an end. To all who participated in this Lenten program, thank you. Our donations provide essential assistance to those in need – internationally and locally.
Seventy-five percent of Rice Bowl proceeds are used to fund development projects designed to increase food security in communities in over 100 countries. Twenty-five percent of the total donations we receive remain in our Archdiocese, providing funding for critically-needed food assistance for local programs such as Holy Family Church, which provides food-filled backpacks for school children and St. Andre Bessette Church, which provides food for the homeless.
Please bring in your rice bowl contributions by Friday, April 25 so that we can forward the funds to Catholic Relief Services.
Parish Affiliation Form
Due Wednesday, April 30th
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
Due Friday, May 2
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.
School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
Thursday, April 24 @ 7:00 pm in the Library
Have you ever wondered what the School Advisory Council discusses at their monthly meetings? Click here to see this month's agenda.
The purpose of the School Advisory Council (SAC) is to provide advice to Father Mike and Susan Steele regarding policy direction for program needs of the school, especially in Planning, Finances, Technology and Development.
SAC meets monthly throughout the school year, and all meetings are open to visitors unless specifically designated as being closed. Non-members are welcome to listen to the meetings, but must make an advance request if they want to address the council. Minutes of the meetings are available for review in the school office.
The SAC members are Fr. Mike Biewend, Susan Steele, Lee Fiedler (Chair), Andy Boots, Julie Doherty, Jim Jones, John Lance, Armando Luna, Penny Pettey, Anne Thompson, Jonathan Tillman, Nora Gravengaard, Deborah Naugler, and Lynn Robinson.
RSVPs Due for Grandparents and Very Special Persons Tea!
Event Date: Thursday, April 24th @ 12:45pm
RSVP Deadline: Friday, April 18
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.
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!!!
Madeleine Jogathon Booster Banners
Purchase yours today to support the students!
You can purchase a Personalized Booster Banner to support a student or a class. For $5.00 we will make a 12 inch booster banner for your child. These signs will be displayed in the school halls the week before the Jogathon and around the field on event day.
Orders due by Friday April 25th. Click here to order your Booster Banner!
Jogathon Weekly Prize Winners
Alexander T. (K)
Lana M. (K)
Tessa M. (1)
James C. (1)
Fritz W. (2)
Eloise M. (2)
Lilly N. (3)
Stella S. (3)
Porter G. (4)
Ellie M. (4)
Alex F. (5)
Thisby L. (5)
Mary H. (6)
Sara H. (6)
Delilah M. (7)
Isabelle K. (7)
Samantha B. (8)
Isaac C. (8)
This Week’s Challenge
Anyone who has 4 pledges or $150 will be eligible for the prize drawing on Monday, April 28.
Volunteers Needed
We are still in need of talliers for the following grades:
Grade 4 (4 needed)
Grade 6 (8 needed)
Grade 7 (2 needed)
Grade 8 (4 needed)
To sign-up, please email jogathon@themadeleine.edu
Questions? Check out the Jogathon web site at http://themadeleine.edu/jogathon or contact the Jogathon Chairs at jogathon@themadeleine.edu.
Thank you!
Shelby Walker and Kelsi O’Connor
Jogathon Chairs
Spirit Week
April 28 - May 2
Student Government has planned Spirit Week to build up excitement and energy for the Jogathon. It will begin the Monday of Jogathon Week. See the schedule below. We hope you like the bully prevention themes.
- Monday: Class Color Day (ask your student what color the class selected)
- Super Power Tuesday: We all have the power to stand up to bullying!
What power do you have to put an end to bullying? Superheroes use their power to stand up to bullying! - Wednesday: Pajama Day - Put Bullying to Bed
- Thursday: Dress your Best
- Friday: Ready to Run - Athletic/Jogathon wear
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.
Madeleine Art Show
Thursday, May 8th @ 6pm
Save the Date! The Madeleine Art Show is less than three weeks away. Thursday, May 8th the Atrium will be transformed into a gallery featuring over 1,000 pieces of student art. Your kids have been creating all year, and now is your chance to see the results.
You can help make it happen. It's a huge job getting all that art displayed. Thank you to the families who signed up to help at Back-To-School Night (you'll get a reminder soon) but you can still join the fun even if you didn't sign up then. Starting immediately, packets of art need to be mounted on black paper for display. This can be done at school or at home. Monday, May 5th is the big set up day and Friday, May 9th is the day to take down the art and put it into student portfolios to go home.
It's going to be great!
Mrs. Galash
igalash@themadeleine.edu
The Madeleine School Alumni Reunion
May 16th from 5 - 7 pm
With the theme "Remember, Renew, Reconnect," this year's reunion will be a casual affair beginning at 5 pm in the Parish Hall and Fireside Room. Wine and appetizers will be served as well as tours and a photo display from the school archives. We invite all Madeleine school alums to bring a friend and stop by as they begin their weekend.
Tickets for the event are $30 per person. All proceeds will benefit The Madeleine School Endowment or Tuition Assistance Fund.
To register online, please click here.
For more information or to volunteer to help with this event, contact Lynn Robinson, Development Director, at 503-288-9197 or lrobinson@themadeleine.edu.
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.
Building Up the Basics: A Summer Writing 
Workshop
July 7th - 18th
8:30am - 10:30 am @ The Madeleine School
Cost: $300
Taught by our very own Allyson Bourke, this writing workshop for incoming 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders uses daily fun-filled, kid-approved, much-loved writing projects to provide reinforcement of all the writing traits.
By starting each day with a new writing activity, your writing determines what we work on in class and practice. You will identify your individual strengths and trouble-spots as a writer and learn invaluable strategies for improvement.
Spread the word and invite your friends -- kids from neighboring schools are invited to participate! Click here for a flyer with complete details to share with your friends.
Email Allyson Bourke at abourke@themadeleine.edu to enroll.
St. Michael's Lunches: 8th Grade
The 8th grade did a fabulous job bringing in 192 hearty, healthy lunches this week. Congratulations to a class who has been dedicated to this service for nine years, you raised the bar with your last St Michael’s lunch assignment. We are so grateful to the parents and students who faithfully continue to serve people in need, year after year. Thank you for all you do.
Phones for Flowers: Amazing Results! 
Thank you so much to everyone who prepared for, organized and volunteered on Sunday at the Care for Creation Committee's annual "Phones for Flowers" Electronic Waste Recycling Event.
IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
+ Record-setting volumes of toxic waste (printers, monitors, etc.) recycled and diverted from landfills: The guys from Total Reclaim Recycling estimated that the event's overall volume of recyclables DOUBLED from 2013 -- and remember that in 2013, we doubled our 2012 volumes.
+ Crazy huge bags of styrofoam to be recycled: Total Reclaim melts that stuff down and recycles it on-site here in Portland.
+ Old sneakers given a new life: four boxes and bags of smelly sneakers will be given a new lease on life by Nike's awesome sneaker recycling program.
+ Really heavy boxes of batteries: thanks to all of you who braved the battery acid and fearlessly sorted hundreds of batteries to be recycled.
+ Widespread community participation: this was a big event! Our friends at Alameda Elementary helped us get the word out, and along with Committee members, we canvassed those flyers all over the place. Lots of people showed up to participate and donate. Many expressed their appreciation for this event.
A huge shout out to John Robinson who was the mastermind and chief operator of this event! Thank you, John, for everything!!
Some of you commented that the volume of electronic waste was humbling. Thank you EVERYONE for helping to make a difference and Caring for Creation!
6th Graders Enjoy Outdoor School
The 6th grade students enjoyed a sunny week at Camp Howard Outdoor School with students from All Saints, Archbishop Howard, and the Multisensory Learning Academy. Throughout the week, students learned about water, wildlife, plants, and soil in a hands-on environment from high school volunteers. The week ended with an afternoon of cabin unity field games.
Special congratulations to Jayden W. for earning the honor of representing The Madeleine in the final tree planting ceremony, and to Sara H. and Ethan T. for their participation in the final flag ceremony. Thank you to all volunteers who supported fundraising for this incredible week.
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.
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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!
Vacation Bible School....Register Now!
When: June 23-26, 9am-12pm
Who: Preschoolers through 6th graders are welcome to attend. We are looking for volunteer teachers and youth helpers including musicians (7th grade and older).
What: Have fun singing, playing outdoor games, doing crafts & service projects with new & old friends within the theme, "Jungle Safari: Where Kids Explore the Nature of God"
Where: VBS rotates every year between several churches in our area & will be held this year at Rose City Park United Methodist Church at 5830 NE Alameda St.
How: Registration forms are in the main church entry, school office & are also available at nevacationbibleschool.wordpress.com. If you would like to help, please contact Jennifer Russell at 503-679-5224, or Evelyn Bian at 503-319-1854.
Spanish Camp
If you haven't locked in summer camp for your children yet, now is the time! Spanish Language in Play, working in collaboration with Portland Early Learning Project, invites your children to join us for DISCOVERY and ADVENTURE. Our super FUN camps are filled with culturally-relevant crafts and cooking with plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. All of this takes place in a supportive Spanish-speaking atmosphere. For more information and to register visit:
http://www.portlandearlylearning.com/2014_Summer_Spanish_Camps.html
Summer Session at Jesuit
June 16 – July 18
We offer a number of classes that may be helpful for middle school students. This year, we are offering courses such as Study Skills, Reading for Speed and Comprehension, Intro to Algebra, Basic Algebra, Algebra I, Drama, and English as well as iPad Basics and Cloud Computing for School Work.
Click here to see the brochure for the summer session. Registration for Jesuit students begins April 21 and for non-Jesuit students on May 5.
If you have any questions, please contact our Summer Session Assistant, Linda Pieratt, at summersession@jesuitportland.org or 503-291-5460.
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!
Paschal Triduum begins April 17
The Paschal Triduum begins tonight, ending with Easter Vigil on Saturday. Please join us for this most holy time of the year.
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
Following will be a reception in the Fireside Room
Easter Sunday, April 20
8:00 am—Mass
10:00 am—Mass
Join us in the Parish courtyard after 10:00 Mass for:
• Easter Bonnet Contest
• Easter Egg hunt for children
• Reception with refreshments for all, including Champagne for adults
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Welcome to these parisioners who will come into full communion with the Church at Easter Vigil on Saturday Night!
Hanging flower basket sale
Sales begin Monday, April 21 at:
www.themadeleine.edu/baskets
Once again this year, Susie Andersen, of Forget Me Not Flower and Home, will sell large hanging flower baskets at The Madeleine. This year, rather than charging admission to the sale, they will just be sold at a slight markup, with all proceeds above cost going to the church. Baskets will be $35 this year.
This year, we will primarily be selling them online through our website at www.themadeleine.edu/baskets. Your orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, May 10 from 10 am – 5 pm at the church. A limited selection of baskets may be available for purchase on that date, but colors and quantities may be limited.
Congratulations for making it all the way to the end of Friday Footnotes!
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.