Friday, April 25, 2014
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
According to my calendar, we only have seven weeks of school left. Is that possible?? Doesn’t it seem that Christmas vacation was just a few weeks ago? The old adage of “time flies when you are having fun” certainly applies here.
I think our Grandparents and Special Friends had a wonderful time yesterday. The school was abuzz with happy chatter as the students led their guests around the building and then over to Mass for a rousing post-Easter liturgy. I received many compliments from the grandparents, but the thanks go to Anne Gaber, Tessa Siegel, and their volunteers for a lovely tea, to the 6th grade for preparing the readings and acting out the Easter story, to the choir for leading us in song, and to Father Mike, Deacon Tim, and a surprise visit from Fr. Peter for gathering us in prayer. Working in a Catholic school is the best!
Along with the seven remaining weeks come many deadlines that need to be met for the coming year. Reminders include:
- Parish Affiliation forms need to be filled out and turned in every year. So if you wish to pay the lower tuition rate, please have them to Fr. Mike or your pastor by April 30th. Click here for the form.
- School Advisory Council is accepting nominations for three open positions for 3 year terms. Click here for a nomination form and check out all the details in today’s newsletter.
- Jogathon is next Friday. Volunteers are still needed and students are still collecting pledges. The goal is for each child to have $150 in pledges. Be sure to pray for sunshine!
- Applications for tuition aid are still being accepted for the coming year. Click here for the link.
The fun continues next week with the beginning of Spirit Week. Each day has a different theme developed by our Student Government. Details are in the very next announcement below.
Sincerely,
Susan Steele
Spirit Week
April 28 - May 2
Student Government has planned Spirit Week to build up excitement and energy for the Jogathon -- and it begins Monday! See the schedule below.
- 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
The Big Day is Almost Here!
Friday, May 2
In the final week leading up to the Jogathon, here are a few things to remember:
- To be eligible for the weekly prize drawing, pledges must be entered by Sunday, April 27.
- This is the final week to get pledges entered. Pledges can continue to be collected up until the Jogathon on May 2.
- All money must be turned in by May 16 to be eligible for prizes (top fundraiser, etc.).
This Week’s Challenge
Anyone who has 4 pledges or $150 will be eligible for the final prize drawing on Monday, April 28. To be eligible, pledges must be entered by Sunday, April 27.
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
Cool About Our School 
Fourth grader, Tessa N., donated her winnings from the Money Jump back to the Jogathon! That’s the spirit!
Only one week left until the Jogathon, so use Tessa’s generosity to inspire youself to get out there and secure just a few more pledges. All the money raised goes directly into the school’s operational budget for the day to day support of the students.
Three Cheers for Anne Gaber & Tessa Siegel!
More than 150 attend the Grandparents & Special Persons Tea!
There was a buzz in the air as the students eagerly awaited the arrival of their grandparents and special people. Proud little faces showed off special projects and led tours around the school. All of this was made possible by Tessa Siegel, Anne Gaber and their volunteers who coordinated this eagerly anticipated day.
Thank you again for organizing such a great event!
“Tee it Up for Technology!”
Saturday, July 19th, 8:00 am
Registration is now open for The Madeleine School Golf Tournament.
The tournament will be held on the Greenback Course at Heron Lakes Golf Club. Registration fee includes a continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, and player bags.
Your team will compete for prizes and each player will have the chance to win “Closest to the Hole”, “Longest Drive”, “Double Your Money,” and a raffle.
Thank you for dusting off those clubs in support of The Madeleine School’s Technology Fund!
Click Here to register your Team of Four and check out all the details:
- Sponsorship opportunities
- "Tee Box" signs
- Promotional tents
- Volunteer opportunities for non-players to be part of the fun
Questions? Please contact Brian Grant at bgrant@themadeleine.edu.
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.
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.
If you want to talk to a current SAC member to get a better idea of what you might be getting into, feel free to contact any of the members: Lee Fiedler (Chair), Andy Boots, Julie Doherty, Jim Jones, John Lance, Armando Luna, Penny Pettey, Anne Thompson, Jonathan Tillman.
Download the nomination form here, and return it to the office by Friday, May 2nd.
Art Show Needs Your Help!
There are only a handful of days remaining to prepare student art for the Art Show, and as I write this Thursday morning, no parents have picked up any packets.
Packets are on the table outside the art room along with a sign out sheet. They contain everything you need plus instructions for mounting the work on black paper. You can work on them at home or at The Madeleine.
I would like to have all art mounted and returned by Thursday, May 1st. The big set up day is Monday, May 5th. I will be on hand that day starting around 8 a.m., and will stay until the job is done. Take down day is Friday, May 9th. I will, again, be there around 8. Art needs to be removed from the walls and sorted into student portfolios.
And, of course, please come and enjoy the Art Show on Thursday, May 8th from 6 to 8.
Thank you so much!
Mrs. Galash
igalash@themadeleine.edu
Do you need a few more volunteer hours?
Parents Club needs a small amount of help. We need just a couple of people to help provide snacks and treats for the Art Show on Thursday, May 8th. It entails a quick trip to the store, setting up serving tables, making coffee, and cleaning up at the end of the show.
If you're interested, please contact Lisa Luna.
Gardening this Saturday at the North Parking Lot
Saturday, April 26th: 8am - Noon
Saturday is our monthly work day 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 community hours. This is one of the last opportunities for volunteer hours to count towards 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.
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!
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.
St. Michael's Lunches: 7th Grade
The 7th grade brought is 127 lunches this week, that’s great work especially after celebrating our long Easter weekend. Thanks to all the students and families who continue to put together lunches throughout the year, we are eight months into it and still going strong!
Counselor Corner
Teachers and parents perform a critical role in the lives of students. Parents entrust teachers with the bodies, minds and feelings of their children. And we love parents for the role you play in helping your children rise to new levels.
A heartfelt "Thank you" goes out to teachers and parents for being positive role models to children and for emulating a Shining Star. Some days are not easy, but you put your game face on and shine into their lives.
Each of you is a Shining Star.
S = Skilled
T= Tireless
A= Ageless
R= Resilient
S= Solid
Thank you…hope you had a joyous EasterYDP 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.
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.
Keep up on the latest Madeleine News by Following @MadeleineOffice
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Questions? Contact Jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com.
Lovely Easter Bonnets!
Some of the Easter Bonnet contestants pose for a photo on Easter Sunday. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Grant High School Theatre Department Spring Play
Monty Python’s Spamalot
May 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10 @ 7pm
Funny, family-friendly entertainment.
Help support the arts at Grant!
Adults $10 – Students $8
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!
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Hanging flower basket sale
On sale now 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.
Farewell to Deacon Brian Sattler
this weekend!
This is Deacon Brian’s final weekend with us! He will be ordained to the priesthood on June 27 in Spokane, Washington. Please stop by and say goodbye to him after each Mass this weekend.
First Eucharist is next weekend!
Sunday, April 27 • 10:00 am Mass
Next Sunday, 34 children will be receiving the sacrament of First Eucharist
at our 10:00 am Mass. It will be a lovely and meaningful day, and we invite
everyone to share in the celebration.
A reception will follow in the Parish Hall, and of course, all are welcome.
Seminary Tea is at The Madeleine this year!
Congratulations for making it all the way to the end of Friday Footnotes!
Contributing to the Footnotes
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