Friday, April 5, 2013
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back to the final months of the ’12-’13 school year. I hope your Spring Break was a time for family, relaxation, rest, and Easter celebrations. That taste of spring weather over the Easter weekend was just what I needed to “recharge” for the coming weeks.
Next week we have an unusual early dismissal. The Archdiocese has scheduled a half-day inservice on Wednesday. The faculty will be going to Marshall High School to work on curriculum maps for Social Studies. It is a bit out of the ordinary to have an early dismissal in the middle of the week, but that is the plan. A final work session is also planned in May.
In today’s Footnotes is the Parish Affiliation Form for the next school year. As you know those 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. Click here to download the form. 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 me a call.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
This Week's Checklist
The list includes upcoming events, deadlines, and reminders to put on your calendar. Download it here and save it on your computer or print it out and hang it on the refrigerator!
Jogathon News
We're busy counting up the pledges and donations students brought in this week for Halfway Day. We'll announce winners next week for the Nike performance backpacks, and the famous Money Jump.
Keep collecting those donations and pledges. We're on the homestretch now!
Shelby Walker and Kelsi Charlesworth
2013 Jogathon Co-Chairs
Alumni & Friends Luncheon News
The Madeleine School will host the 7th Annual Alumni and Friends Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. All alums, friends, past and current parents, grandparents, and teachers are invited to join in a celebration of the school’s vibrant history and continued success. Find out more and make your reservations here.
We Need Volunteers to Help Set-Up and Clean-Up
Do you still have some community service or fundraising volunteer hours you need to complete? We have the job for you! You can choose between the following volunteer options related to the Alumni & Friends Luncheon:
- Set-up: Tuesday, April 30th times available from 8:30am to 5pm
- Luncheon: Wednesday, May 1st from 10:30am – 1:30pm
- Clean-up: Wednesday, May 1st at 1:30pm
Please contact Caryn Fiedler at fiedler3fam@gmail.com to sign up!
Dine Out for Outdoor School April 15th
On Monday, April 15, McMenamin’s Kennedy School will donate 50% of the night’s food and beverage sales (Gross Sales not Net!) to support The Madeleine School’s 6th Grade Outdoor School experience. We will put the money in escrow for next year’s class and help them get a kick start to their fundraising for this trip. For more information on Outdoor School, please click here.
Library and Technology Blog
Check out Mrs. Chambers' Library & Technology Blog to see what's happening this week with the library, computer lab, and iPad cart.
We Are All One
During Mass this week, Father Mike illustrated the idea of the church community taking care of each other by asking the 8th graders to lay their shoes, coats, phones, and other items on the altar as donations.
Counselor's Column
This week's topic: "Career Development"
It's never too early to start helping your kids learn skills, set goals, and prepare themselves for a fulfilling career that adult life. Find out more in this week's Counselor's Column.
Student Government Attends Archbishop Installation Mass
Kindergarten Delivers 249 St. Michael's Lunches
Hats off to the Kindergarteners who brought in 249 lunches this week. That’s not an easy thing to remember after a long spring break and a festive Easter weekend. The volunteers at St. Michael’s loved the beautifully decorated lunch bags and notes from the children. Nice work, Madeleine!
The Art Show is Coming! Volunteers Needed
The big set up day is Monday, May 6th starting at 8:00 a.m.
Unlike previous years, I am teaching on Mondays and will definitely need your help. Any amount of time you can contribute will be greatly appreciated. No artistic experience required!
Jobs include: making loops of tape to stick work to the wall, mounting art on black paper (this one can be done starting today; packets of art can be signed out and worked on at home), and arranging mounted art on the walls.
Friday May 9th more help will be needed taking art down, and sorting it into student portfolios.
Thank you!
Mrs. Galash
Father Daughter Dance April 20th
All you parents of daughters, pull your disco attire out of the closet and get ready for the Father Daughter Dance Saturday, April 20th at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall.
We’ll have a live DJ, hula hoop and limbo contests, a best disco costume contest, and maybe a dance-off. We'll be serving plenty of snacks (i.e., sugar) to keep you dancing, and have non-alcoholic drinks available.
Sign up now in the office. No actual dancing skills required!
Read to the Dogs at Local Libraries
Does your child love dogs? The Albina and Hollywood libraries are signing up kids to build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog.
For more information, contact Grace Manthey, who is completing her Eighth Grade Capstone Service Project with Pet Partners, an organization dedicated to using animals to help people of all ages. Click here for reading times and locations.
School Advisory Council Nominations for Next Year
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 Thursday, May 2nd.
Thank you, Fontaine and Welcome, Caryn Fiedler!
Change is good and exciting but it can also be a little sad. Over the past 1 1/2 years Fontaine has been a creative and vibrant addition to the development office. Working approximately 15 hours a week, she helped update our marketing and communication tools for the school and we would not have the first two phases of the Playground for All Players Project complete without her talent for volunteer coordination and attention to detail.
Recently, Fontaine started working full-time as a project manager for a technical marketing firm. Unfortunately she needs to decrease her hours at The Madeleine. She will continue to work about 5 hours per week until July 1 doing the weekly Friday Footnotes. Luckily, Caryn Fiedler has agreed to step in for 10 hours a week and help coordinate the Alumni Luncheon and kick-off a comprehensive Annual Fund Campaign. Many more details to follow!
Caryn was a member of SAC from 2009-2012 and was instrumental in creating the current 5 year plan for marketing and development. She created the Parents Club position of "New Family Coordinator" and, recently, she did a fabulous job coordinating all of the volunteers for a very successful Open House.
Please welcome Caryn when you see her and say thank you to Fontaine for her dedication to the school. We will miss having Fontaine around more, but we are very grateful to have her talents for the next few months!
Summer Program Sign-Ups
Sign up now for these summer camps and activities. For more information, click on the links below:
St. Mary's Academy Summer Program
Concordia University Summer Theater Camp
Janet Satterlee joins parish staff as Pastoral Associate
We are pleased to announce that Janet Satterlee has joined The Madeleine parish staff as our Pastoral Associate. Janet will be assisting Father Mike with spiritual matters for the Parish and the School. She will focus on many areas, including youth ministry (after they have been confirmed) and young adults. Read more...
Mothers of babies and preschool children
Come together on April 24, 10 am–noon in the Fireside Room. Initially we will simply chat and share experiences, and determine if we wish to make or do something together when we meet once a month. Invite friends who are stay-at-home moms with pre-school children. Call Deborah Naugler, 503.713.3068 or Sr. Cecilia, 503.284.7286 (any day) or 503.281.5777 (Tuesday or Thursday).
Vacation Bible School....Save the Date
Vacation Bible School, register today!
June 24-27 at Westminster Presbyterian
N.E. Ecumenical Vacation Bible School will be June 24th-27th at the Westminster Presbyterian Church on NE Hancock & 16th. Children age 4 (by September 2013) through 6th grade are welcome to attend. Registration forms are in the main church entry and are also available at nevacationbibleschool.wordpress.com. We are in need of teachers (18 or older) and youth helpers (7th grade and older). If you would like to help, please contact Jennifer Russell at 503-679-5224, or Evelyn Bian at 503-319-1854.
Living The Eucharist Groups
Monday, April 25, 6:30 pm
To all of our Living the Eucharist small faith groups: don’t forget to mark your calendars for April 25 at 6:30 pm, for our Celebration of the Eucharist and Night of Socializing. The evening will start with a celebration of the Eucharist in the Fireside Room, followed by food, drink and fellowship
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
If you have information to contribute to the Friday Footnotes, please email the copy exactly as you would like it to appear in a Word document to: fridayfootnotes@themadeleine.edu. Deadline is Wednesday evenings, or Tuesday evening if there is no school on Friday.