April 2, 2015
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We had a beautiful all school Seder Meal this afternoon. A big thank you to Ms. Bjore and Mrs. Rosebrook for organizing the meal and to our wonderful 8th grade leaders who led their family groups in prayer.
We have enjoyed having the students in school during Holy Week, so that we could gather the students in prayer during these holy days.
Don't forget the Paschal Tridium begins tonight with Holy Thursday, continues with Good Friday and concludes Saturday with Easter Vigil. Please make a point of joining in the celebration of Holy Week.
Holy Thursday, April 2 @ 7pm
Good Friday, April 3 @ 7pm
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 4 @ 8:30 pm (followed by a reception in the Fireside Room). NOTE: There will be NO 5:00 pm Saturday Mass.
Easter Sunday, April 5
8:00 am—Mass ~
10:00 am—Mass, followed by an Easter Egg hunt for children and refreshments for all.
May you have a blessed Easter.
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- Jogathon Blazer Tickets - 4/5: Click here
- Dining Night Out - 4/14: Click here
- Playground Update: Click here
- Kids & Social Media - 4/22: Click here
- YDP Summer Camp Info: Click here
Parish Hall & Fireside Room Renovation
Ongoing through April 12
As you may have noticed, we are replacing the carpeting in the parish hall and fireside room this week and part of next and appreciate your patience through this process.
What you may not know, is that our carpet has been awarded the honor of Irvington Historic District legacy flooring by the Interior Design Society of NE Portland and their counterparts in the City of Portland Bureau of Buildings.
Madsen (a.k.a. Mads), will be the guest of honor at a recognition dinner of the Irvington Historic District in the near future. Please congratulate Mads if you happen to see him lying about the campus.
Anticipated Schedule of Upcoming Work:
- Weeks of March 30th and April 6th: Carpet replacement in Fireside Room and Parish Hall
- Week of April 6th: Reseal linoleum in Parish Hall
If you have any questions during the renovation, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Jogathon Website - themadeleine.edu/jogathon
Week 1 Jogathon Prize Winners
A shout out to the first students to receive pledges:
Wade R. ~ Mallory R. ~ Alex F. ~ Peyton W. ~ Karson W. ~ Gillian B.
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 1
May 1st is the big day when students will be running and walking laps for our school for the 2015 Jogathon! A kick-off assembly was held on Monday. This year we have a wide range of fantastic prizes! A week of summer camp at Steve & Kate’s and Fit Bits will be awarded to our top fundraisers depending on the age group. Plus, any student who raises at least $150 will have their name entered into a random drawing to win a $250 gift certificate to a local bike shop or 3 days of summer camp at Steve & Kate’s. Other great prizes include a party for 30 of your friends at VoiceBox and field time at Rose City Futsal.
Once again we have Blazer tickets this year. The game is on Saturday, April 11 when they take on the Utah Jazz, and this year it includes a special opportunity. Following the game each student will have a chance to go down to the court and shoot free throws. Plus, each student will receive a $5 voucher for the concession stand. Anyone with at least $100 in paid pledges or 10 per lap pledges will be entered into the drawing. The deadline to get into the Blazer ticket drawing is Sunday, April 5th.
In addition, we have great weekly prize incentives! This week’s challenge: Anyone who receives a new pledge this week will be entered into a prize drawing (up to 10 students will receive a prize).
For complete information including how to get started, how to make a donation, and how to volunteer, please visit our website: http://themadeleine.edu/jogathon
New Sponsorship Opportunity Available
We are excited to offer an additional sponsorship opportunity for the 2015 Jogathon and have a limited number of spots available for $200 each.
Your company logo will be included on the Jogathon website and event banner. Your company name will also be included on every donation receipt which goes out when someone makes a pledge or payment.
To purchase your spot or for more information, please email the Jogathon Chairs at:
Thank you for supporting this great event!
Shelby Walker and Kelsi O’Connor
2015 Jogathon Chairs
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Playground Update
As you may have noticed, five mats have arrived and been placed on the playground and the caution tape removed.
The 4' x 6' beveled mats were placed primarily in the fall areas for safety. Each mat weighs about 150 pounds, so while it's not likely that they will move much, we will keep an eye on them for shifting.
The entire playground is now usable again. Efforts are ongoing for the permanent repair of the playground surface.
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Take a Night Off from Cooking!
McMenamins on Broadway supports The Madeleine School Outdoor Program: April 14th @ 5pm
Make plans now to take a night off from cooking on Tuesday, April 14, when McMenamins on Broadway will donate 50% of all sales, from 5 pm to Close, to The Madeleine School's Outdoor School Fund.
Outdoor School allows our 6th Grade students to study the natural sciences and conservation while building friendships at a week long overnight camp.
Please plan on dining out with family and friends at McMenamins on Broadway and help defray the $245 per student cost. Thank you for your support!
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Parent Ed Presentation: Children and Social Media
April 22 @ 7pm in Parish Hall
The Madeleine School Parents Club is proud to present Shawn Marshall, from the Children’s Program, on April 22 at 7pm.
His presentation on Kids and Social Media developed from the challenges that many of his clients and their families have experienced while navigating the intricacies of social media. His presentation focuses on educating parents on a variety of social media sites and explores the potential negative impacts on their children. He offers numerous recommendations to support parents, who like their kids, are dealing with the ever-changing social media. He provides up-to-date information and statistics on the impact that social media has on the developing brain including sleep, academics, and physical health.
Shawn Marshall MA, LPC is a licensed professional counselor who has over 20 years of experience working with children and families. He has worked in residential programs, community mental health, consulted with school districts and is currently at the Children’s Program in Portland. He specializes in working with teens and has expertise in depression, anxiety, attention deficit, academic challenges, and oppositional behaviors.
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Grandparents' and Special Persons Tea
Thursday, April 23rd @ 12:45pm
The Grandparents and Special Persons Tea is set for Thursday, April 23rd starting at 12:45pm. Keep an eye out for invitations next week!
We are looking forward to a fun afternoon with our Grandparents and Special Guests!!!
Two Ways to Get Volunteer Hours
Do you need some volunteer hours before the year ends? Here are two options for you:
1) Help with the creation of our online Art Museum by photographing each class's artwork and uploading it to our new account on Artsonia.com. You will only need a few minutes of training- it's very easy. Contact Alison Anderson at aanderson@themadeleine.edu to volunteer.
2) Volunteer from home by mounting artwork for our upcoming Art Show. Contact Mrs. Galash at igalash@themadeleine.edu to volunteer.
Want YDP Summer Camp? Let Us Know!
There has been some interest in extending our summer YDP program a for a few more weeks until August 21st. Ms. Savery is open to the suggestion, but she needs to know FOR SURE that there is enough interest to support the program.
The proposed dates are June 15th through August 21st. We would be closed July 2nd and 3rd for the Fourth of July holiday and July 30th and 31st for the annual Haitian Garage Sale. Otherwise it would be business as usual, 5 days a week, from 8:00 until 6:00.
If you think you would be interested in enrolling your child/children, please give it some attention and take a look at your calendar. Details on weekly themes and activities will be forthcoming. Talk to Ms. Savery for more details and let her know what weeks you might be interested in. A final decision to offer the program will depend on participation.
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Youth Ministry Nights
April 12th @ 7pm
Youth Ministry Nights at The Madeleine take place on the first and third Sundays of the month in the Teen Room upstairs from 7-8:15pm.
Occasionally, we may have a youth outing and switch a Sunday to a Saturday. Check for regular updates in the Friday Footnotes or parish bulletin.
Since the next youth night falls on Easter Sunday, we will meet the following Sunday, April 12th from 7-8:15 pm. We will then return to our regular scheduled Youth Night on Sunday, April 19th. Happy Easter!
If you have questions, please contact Juliana Weis at jweis@themadeleine.edu.
Counselor Corner
by Carolyn Ullman
This is my final article to highlight all eight multiple intelligences. Every person is capable of developing any one of these intelligences and we should be encouraging kids to do so. Exposure is the key. Expose students to the vast range of opportunities in their environment and in the community. In doing this, you are providing your student to develop a well-rounded approach to the world of work and play.
Click here to read about Naturalistic Intelligence
7th Grade Visits Medical Teams International's REAL LIFE Exhibit
On Tuesday the 7th grade class went to the Medical Teams International's REAL LIFE exhibit. The exhibit consists of six rooms which are set up as replicas of disasters sites where Medical Teams International provides relief. Examples include Haiti, Uganda, Guatemala, Indonesia, Moldova, Philippines, Mozambique, and Mexico. Each student was deeply moved with concern for the immense needs of people in our global community. They are also left humbled, grateful, and hopeful that they can do something to help people in crisis. Stay tuned...
8th Grade Attends Mass at the Cathedral with the Archbishop
Fun events you can sign up for today!
Sign up at www.themadeleine.edu/easelitems
Even though the Madeleine Auction was a few months ago, there are still some great event items that you can still sign up for. And as with all Auction purchases, all the proceeds go toward making Catholic education at The Madeleine affordable for our families.
Father-Daughter Disco Dance—April 18 @ 6:30pm
This is your chance to show your daughter how you can Shake Your Groove Thing. Snacks and drinks will be provided for both daughters and dads. Come have fun with your young lady in grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
Hosts: Anne & James Thompson, Heather & TJ Matteri, Kari Skedsvold & Bob Workmeister, Fontaine Roberson & Paul Gladyzs
Cost: $45
Other fun-filled events include a Par 3 Golf Tournament, Tour de Madeleine, and Back-to-School Yoga and Brunch. Be sure to check them out!
St. Michael's Lunches
Making a difference, one lunch at a time
The third grade brought in 248 well packed lunches this week. That’s quite an impressive number considering most parents are still in the blissful fog of spring break. A big thank you to all the students and parents who are setting the bar so high for these last months of school. Though the days have more light, the weather is often wet and cool, and a great lunch helps to keep the chills away.
Sunday, April 19th • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Madeleine Church • 3123 NE 24th Ave • Portland
E-Waste items will be Accepting:
Computers • Laptops • Monitors (CRT, LCD) • Printers / Scanners • Fax /
Copy • Ink Cartridges • Keyboards / Mice • Servers /Routers / Hubs • Network-ing
Devices • Communications Equipment • Misc. Office Machines • Televisions
• VCRs, DVD play-ers • Stereos & Audio Components • Cell phones • PDAs
• Handheld Games • Cameras • Tele-phones • Misc. Electronics • Washers/Dryers
• Ovens/Stoves
We will also be Accepting:
Athletic Shoes • Fluorescent Lights • Household Batteries • Block Styrofoam
We are not able to Accept:
Microwaves • Refrigerators • VHS tapes • Fluorescent lights and batteries
from businesses • Non - block Styrofoam (packing peanuts and food containers)
** Donations Appreciated **
Donation will be put toward environmental projects at the Madeleine School
and Parish grounds.
THANK YOU to our partners and sponsors!
Vacation Bible School....Save the Date!
When: June 22-25 from 9am-12pm
Who: Preschoolers through 6th graders are welcome to attend.
What: Have fun singing, playing outdoor games, doing crafts & service
projects with new & old friends within the theme, "A Biblical Feast."
Where: The Madeleine Church & School
How: Registration forms will be available soon at
nevacationbibleschool.wordpress.com.
**Volunteer** We are looking for volunteer teachers & assistants (18
or older) and youth helpers including musicians (7th grade and older).
We are also looking for an adult to be on the planning committee.
If you would like to help, please contact Evelyn Bian at eybian@gmail.com or 503-319-1854, or Becky Moore at bmoore@themadeleine.edu or 503-281-5777 ext. 27.
St. Mary’s Second Annual Women in Theology Lecture featuring Colleen Carpenter, Ph.D.
April 22nd @ 7:00pm
Please join us for St. Mary’s Second Annual Women in Theology Lecture featuring Colleen Carpenter, Ph.D., who will be speaking about Living on Holy Ground: A Spirituality for Earth Day (And Every Day).
The lecture will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Clark Family Auditorium at St. Mary's Academy
Dr. Colleen Carpenter is an Associate Professor of Theology and the Sister Mona Riley Endowed Chair of the Humanities at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is a published author and holds a doctorate in Religion and Literature from the University of Chicago Divinity School.
The lecture will be followed by a reception with Dr. Carpenter in the St. Mary's Academy Student Commons. Learn more about Dr. Carpenter and purchase tickets, available for $10, on the St. Mary's website.
St. Francis Sherwood 10th Annual Friar Trot
May 16th
The Friar Trot 10k/5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is Saturday, May 16th. Entry is $40 for adults and $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Kids 5 and under are free. The event begins on St. Francis campus, takes you through the quaint town of historic Sherwood, through Stella Olson Park and ends with an after party with live music, and refreshments - a fun, family friendly atmosphere! Register at: www.friartrot.com Proceeds support St. Francis School and the St. Francis Food Pantry.
Neighborhood Volunteer Opportunity
Have a good time volunteering as a House Tour Guide at the 33rd annual Irvington Home Tour, scheduled for Sunday, May 17th.
Sign up with a friend for a three hour morning or afternoon shift by contacting Kay Mosby (volunteer@irvingtonhometour.com), and you will get to see the other 6 homes on the tour for free, a $25.00 value per ticket.
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.
Click here to see the flyer with details
This Week’s Checklist
Click here for a quick, fridge-friendly summary
of Madeleine School events coming up this week!
Download your copy of the bulletin at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
The Paschal Triduum starts today
Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil
The Paschal Triduum begins Thursday night, ending with Easter Vigil on
Saturday. Please join us for this most holy time of the year.
Holy Thursday, April 2
7:00 pm— Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Be sure to bring the masks we distributed at the beginning of lent to be
collected as a symbol of casting aside our indifference
Good Friday, April 3
7:00 pm—Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 4
8:30 pm—Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter.
Following will be a reception in the Fireside Room. NOTE: There will
be NO 5:00 pm Saturday Mass.
Easter Sunday, April 5
8:00 am—Mass
10:00 am—Mass
Following 10:00 am Mass will be an Easter Egg hunt for children, plus refreshments
for all.
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.