Thursday, May 22, 2014
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you have a nice, relaxing four day weekend planned. The staff will be on campus tomorrow working to set goals and activities for the coming year. Even though we still have 14 days left in this year, it is always exciting to plan for the coming year. It will be here before you know it.
Speaking of fourteen days……Mrs. Rosebrook is sending home the “summer packet” with more forms to fill out than should be allowed and I think you are going to need all the days to complete them! That is a slight exaggeration, but there is some truth to it. However, please have pity on Angela who has to sort and record all the information. Please, please, please, take some time and fill out the forms and return them as soon as possible. I don’t want Angela to be here until July processing. Let me offer an incentive. The first 20 people who put their completed packet in Angela’s hands will get a little gift card to Starbucks. Thanks so much for your prompt response.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
“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
Click here to read the letter to parents about the tournament.
Questions? Please contact Brian Grant at bgrant@themadeleine.edu.
A 20 Family Thank You Salute!
Thank you to the 20 families who “Rounded Up” for the 2013-2014 school year. Their efforts resulted in $1652 in donations and a $1652 match from The Weston Foundation! They are:
The Doherty Family ~ The Drapcho Family ~ The Hawkinson Family ~ The Herrera Romero Family ~ The Houk Family ~ The Jackson Family ~ The Keaney Family ~ The Kenagy Family ~ The Ketcham Family ~ The Krebs Family ~ The Manthey Family ~ The McMenamin Family ~ The Posovich Family ~ The Pyszka Family ~ The Resch Family ~ The Kris and Rob Thompson Family ~ The Ukishima Family ~ The Weis Family ~ The Whalen Family ~ The Wight Family
You will have the opportunity to donate to the 2014 Annual Fund Campaign when you receive your tuition contracts this week in your child’s Friday Folders. One option is to “Round Up” your monthly tuition payments. At the end of the year, your account will have a credit and this credit will be applied to the Annual Fund Campaign. The amount of your credit is a 100% tax deductible donation and will be matched by the Weston Foundation!
2014 Annual Fund Campaign
This year we awarded $61,500 in tuition assistance to 41 children. At The Madeleine, all families are truly welcome and we do not turn away any family in need of financial assistance who wants to provide a Catholic education for their children.
Our Annual Fund Campaign supports our tuition assistance program and as of today, we have received $8,065 towards our $25,000 goal for 2014. One hundred percent of your donations to the Annual Fund are matched by the OCF Joseph E. Weston Foundation.
Ways to give to the 2014 Annual Fund Campaign:
- Round-Up Your Tuition Payments (see article above)
- Purchase a Brick with your family name, in honor of a graduate or in memory of a loved one. Click here for the order form.
- Click here to make a flat donation of any amount to the Annual Fund.
All of your donations are 100% tax deductible and will be matched dollar for dollar by the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation.
On behalf of all our 41 students who receive financial aid, thank you for your generous support!!
Apply Now for the Laskowski Family Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Deadline: Friday, May 23rd
In November of 2010, The Madeleine School’s live auction Paddle Raise inspired donors to give $40,000 in honor of Pat and Kathy Laskowski. The Laskowskis sent five children to The Madeleine School between 1996 and 2011 and are current members of The St. Mary Magdalene Parish. During their 15 years as Madeleine School parents they volunteered as coaches, Athletic Director, scrip sales, auction wait staff, church nursery, Little Church, and many other school and parish activities. In order to give their children a Catholic education they received financial aid, but more importantly they are role models of their faith by being active members in the Catholic Church.
Click here for eligibility criteria.
Talent Show 2014!
Tuesday, May 27 @ 2:10p.m.
Come early to Parish Hall to get your seat for the 2nd Annual Talent show! Enjoy a wide variety of singing, dancing and other performances.
The Madeleine Middle School Players Present: Seussical Jr.
May 29th and 30th
“A person’s a person, no matter how small….”
Come meet some really small Whos, an adorable elephant named Horton, and a cast of fantastic creatures only Dr. Seuss could have imagined.
Performances are in The Madeleine Parish Hall on Thursday, May 29th and Friday, May 30th at 7:30 PM.
Doors Open at 7:00 PM.
Admission: Non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Free will offerings gratefully accepted!
Molly Williams Stuckey, Director
Jeanette Grimaldi, Music Director
Cameron Pieratt, Tech Director
Scrip Purchase Deadline Extended to June 1!
* * * Click Here for a Scrip Order Form* * *
If you haven't yet fulfilled your commitment to purchase $2,000 in Scrip, don't despair! The deadline to buy Scrip has been extended to June 1. If you are not purchasing Scrip this year, please drop off a check for $200 with Angela in the school office.
One way to meet your Scrip commitment is to stock up on Scrip for the summer. Think of all food you'll be buying at Fred Meyer and New Seasons for BBQs, picnics and camping trips. Home and garden projects can get a boost with scrip from Home Depot and Lowe's. And, of course, you'll need scrip from REI, Dick's, and Sports Authority to buy all the outdoor gear for your summer adventures.
Questions? Contact Jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com.
Support our BOB Teams!
On Wednesday, May 28th, the Madeleine School Battle of the Books Team (BOB) will be traveling to St. Clare to take part in our annual Battle of the Books. A third school, Our Lady of Lourdes, will be joining in our Battle this year. It promises to be an exciting and fun experience! You are welcome to join us at St. Clare for the Battle beginning at 10:00am. Good Luck BOB students!
Winners! Prizes! Awards!
We are excited to announce the individual and class winners of the 2014 Jogathon! All winners were recognized at this week's Monday morning assembly. Stay turned for final Jogathon fundraising totals!
Top overall boy runner: Joey R.
Top overall girl runner: Samantha B.
Top boy and girl runners by class:
K - Alex T. and Mimi T.
1 - Graham C. and Tessa M.
2 - Jacob B. and Karson W.
3 - Charlie B. and Maxine N.
4 - Parker R., Eleanor M. and Katie S. (tie)
5 - Alex F. and Cara T.
6
- Spencer H., Ada S. and Molly W. (tie)
7 - Aiden D. and Peter T. (tie), Brigid H,
8 - Hughes M. and Addie P.
Class Winners:
Most money raised and Golden Shoe Award: 4th grade with $5,641
Highest participation: 2nd grade
Honorable Mention for Class Fundraising:
Kindergarten with $4,946
Top Overall Fundraisers:
K – 2: Roxanne T. ($968)
3 – 5: Peyton W. ($620)
6 –8: Jaida M. ($505)
Top Individual Fundraisers by Grade:
K: Scarlett W.
1: Tate M.
2: Karson W.
3: AJ W.
4: Parker R.
5: Alex P.
6: Bailey B.
7: Drew C.
8: Ian K.
Excellent Fundraising Awards:
Tessa N.: 4th grade
Gillian B.: 2nd grade
Join the Bridge Program! 
Help Welcome New Families to Madeleine School
The Bridge Program creates a welcoming community by connecting new families with current families at the school. The goal of the program is to be a resource for new families and to help them navigate their first year at the Madeleine so they don’t feel left out, lost or overwhelmed.
Each volunteer has no more than three families to connect with over the summer and during the school year. The expectation is that you will check in with them at least once over the summer, during the first week of school, and during the first trimester. In addition, there are three opportunities during the school year to get volunteer hours:
- New Parents Potluck in September (approx. two hours)
- Open House in February (approx. two hours)
- School Tours in February (approx. two hours)
If you are interested in being a “bridge” for a new family, please contact Caryn Fiedler at fiedler3fam@gmail.com.
St. Michael's Lunches: 3rd Grade
The third grade brought in 169 beautifully packaged lunches this week. The decorations were gorgeous and I’m sure they were very appreciated by our friends at St. Michael’s. Just a few more weeks to go, and then we are done with making lunches for this school year. Thank you to all the teachers, students and families who make this volunteer project so enjoyable. The Madeleine rocks!
St. Michael's Lunch Coordinators Honored at the Ageless Award Luncheon
You know you make lunches for St. Michael's when it's your turn. You might know that Sarah Chartz and Louise Hallman count the lunches and drive them downtown. But, do you know what happens after that point?
Two unsung heroes, Irvan and Pat Guss, are the amazing people who coordinate the St. Michael's program. They were recently honored for their tremendous efforts at the second annual Ageless Award Luncheon for the Jessie F. Richardson Foundation (JFRF), which creates and disseminates proven, sustainable, and replicable models to improve the lives of vulnerable older adults, particularly in developing areas.
Irvan and Pat are truly exemplary and humble people who have given many inspiration. Thank you to them for all of their hard work that helps so many in need!
6th Grade Goes to the Olympics (Sort of)
On Monday May 19th, the 6th graders enjoyed a beautiful, sunny afternoon on the Field of Dreams competing in six Olympic events including javelin, running in armor, wrestling, jumping, horse racing, and chariot racing.
While learning about ancient Greece, the students studied the ancient Olympic Games, the Paralympics, and the Special Olympics. In preparation for the afternoon's activities, they conducted in-depth research on their individual city-state and Olympic event. The teams competed and operated the events and showed great team spirit throughout the day.
After an Olympic prayer, Mary Kate H. and Ian H. kicked off the Olympics as torch runners. They were nominated by the class for exhibiting the Olympic qualities of excellence, friendship, and respect. Congratulations to Team Megara for placing first in three events and winning the gold!
Counselor Corner
Dear Parents: Has homework has become a struggle in your home? Has your child's disorganization become concerning? Would you like some strategies to help?
There is an upcoming 2-hour, hands-on lecture at Providence Portland that may offer that help. Marydee Sklar, who works with both individuals and families, will be presenting. She has presented to our faculty and many St. Clare families have used her services. The workshop is free (donations only).
Click here for the flyer with complete details.
Are you helping Madeleine earn free money?
We just received our first report from Fred Meyer and the school will be receiving a check for $602.50 for the period between 2/01/14 and 3/31/14! Currently only 34 families are registered. If every school family registered, we would generate $19,367 per year for the school!
Register your Fred Meyer Rewards card today!
Here’s how the program works:
- Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to The Madeleine School at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
- You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number: 86447 Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping The Madeleine School earn a donation!
- You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.
Stride Rite Offers Uniform Shoes
Click here to see the flyer with all the details.
Dennis Uniform Sale
DENNIS School Uniform’s May sale is coming up! This sale is a great way for parents to beat the back-to-school rush and save 15% off of their order!
Click here for the flyer with all the details.YDP Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Next week registration will be open to neighboring catholic schools. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
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.
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Summer Camps
Vacation Bible School 
Who: Preschoolers through 6th graders
When: June 23-26, 9am-12pm
Where: Rose City Park United Methodist Church at 5830 NE Alameda St.
Registration: Forms are in the main church entry, school office & at nevacationbibleschool.wordpress.com
Summer Session at Jesuit
Who: Middle school students
When: June 16 – July 18
Registration: Click here to see the brochure for the summer session.
Questions: Contact our Summer Session Assistant, Linda Pieratt, at summersession@jesuitportland.org or 503-291-5460
St. Mary’s Academy 2014 Summer Program
Who: Girls and boys entering grades 6-12
Registration: Visit our website at www.stmaryspdx.org for more information and registration
Questions: Contact Cassady Kennebeck at (503) 721-7728 or summerprogram@stmaryspdx.org
Spanish Camp
Registration:http://www.portlandearlylearning.com/2014_Summer_Spanish_Camps.html
University of Portland Summer Basketball Camps 
Registration: Click here for a flyer with all the details.
Japanese Language & Culture Camp
Who: 4th - 6th graders
When: June 23 - July 17
Where: Central Catholic
Registration: Click here for details and registration information.
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
St. Vincent de Paul, doing God’s work in our community
Second collection next weekend, June 1
ED. NOTE: Next weekend, we will hold our semi-annnual collection for The Madeleine
Conference of St. Vincent de Paul. The selfless volunteers here make up one
of our parish’s most important and active ministries, reaching out to and helping
all in need—without question or judgement. In the pews this weekend and next,
you will find donation envelopes. Please be generous.
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments...Whoever
loves me will be loved by my Father and I will love him and reveal myself to
him.” We manifest our love for the Father by loving those whom we serve.
The vocation of the the members of the Madeleine Conference of St.
Vincent de Paul, is to serve those in need in witness to Christ’s compassion and love
through charitable works that promote human dignity and personal integrity.
SVDP serves those in need regardless of creed, ethnic or social background,
health, gender or political opinions.
The Madeleine Conference has not only provided food assistance, our most visible
and well-known activity, but also rent assistance, utility assistance, transportation,
moving assistance, learning assistance, locating and providing firewood for
heating, and, in one instance, plumbing assistance. Vincentians also visit
shut-ins, and those in hospitals and nursing homes. In April alone, your gifts
brought the love and care of Jesus by assisting 14 people, providing 193 pounds
in food, $1,069.14 in utility payments, and $100 in rent.
Our only source of funding is donations from parishioners and from our volunteers.
May crowning Sunday at 10:00 Mass
The Catholic Church has, as a part of its tradition, the special devotion
to the Blessed Mother of Jesus. Mary is recognized as “one of us,” a human
person, and a model of faith and discipleship for all Christians to imitate.
When Jesus, from the cross, entrusted the Apostle, St. John, with the care
of His mother, Catholics believe that Mary became our mother as well. Catholics
do not worship Mary or consider her to be a goddess. Catholics recognize that
mothers can have great influence over their children, and as such, we pray
to Mary to intercede with her Son on our behalf. During the month of May it
is a tradition in the church to honor Mary, our mother, in a special way, by
placing crowns of spring blossoms on the head of a statue that depicts her
image. This is a beautiful ceremony wherein the participants give thanks to
Mary for bringing Jesus into the world, and pray for her guidance along the
path that will lead to her Son.
We ask parishioners to bring in flowers to place at the feet of Mary at the
beginning of Mass.
Send us your 2014 high school graduates!
www.themadeleine.edu/graduates
We want to recognize all of The Madeleine’s Class of 2014 high school graduates in our bulletin this June. Whether she or he went to our parish school or not...we want to recognize each and every one!
So, please go to www.themadeleine.edu/graduates and fill out the form with your graduate’s name and school. We’ve tried to list most of the schools in the area that our kids are likely to go to, but if we missed one, just enter it in the “other” field.
We need to receive your Graduates’ names by June 14 so we may list them in our June 21 bulletin.
Children’s Choir seeking members
The next time the Children’s Choir will sing at Mass will be Sunday, June 1st at 10 am. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:10 PM in the school commons music room (enter through rose garden double doors). Anyone interested can just come to rehearsal or email me: bmoore@themadeleine.edu.
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.