Friday, May 24, 2013
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Susan's column has been commandeered this week by Development Director, Lynn Robinson, who has a special invitation for all parent volunteers.
Parents Club Volunteer Celebration!
Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 pm
Parish Garden Courtyard (hopefully!)
In honor of all of our Parents Club volunteers, The Madeleine School Faculty and Staff cordially invite you to an end of year celebration complete with wine and appetizers. We are extremely grateful for all of the community service and fundraising hours you committed to the school this year. The Parents Club fundraisers grossed $271,000 and your dedication in the classrooms and at our community events enhanced your children’s’ educational experience in countless ways. We are especially thankful to those who devoted their time to leadership roles such as Parents Club Officers, Auction Chairs, Jogathon Chairs, Room Reps, School Advisory Council Members, and many, many other positions.
Please join us for a glass of cheer in your honor and in celebration of all of your hard work.
Please RSVP by Friday, May 31st to Lynn Robinson at lrobinson@themadeleine.edu or Angela Rosebrook at arosebrook@themadeleine.edu
With Gratitude,
Susan Steele and the entire Madeleine faculty and staff
Jogathon Prize Winners
Top Fundraisers/iPad:
(K-2) Mallory Robertson
(3-5) Parker Reno-Zinn
(6-8) Brady Lance
iPad Drawing:
Teddy Gehred
Top Overall Runners/Nike ID’s:
Alexander Widmer
Isabella Posovich
Top Runners/Nike Free:
K–Graham Chandler and Ana Sherlag
1–Stefan Woicke and Gabriella Weiss
2–Evan Christie and Maxine Nasser-Ziayee
3–Sebastian Rangel and Katie Stolberg
4–Grant Pennick and Elizabeth O’Leary
5–Ian Hermanson and Kate Marron
6–Peter Tooley and Brigid Hanley
7–Luke Kennedy and Addie Pinomesa
8–Jack Bauccio and Rose Anderson
Top Fundraisers/iTunes Gift Cards
K–Finn Brisco and Isabel McDonald
1–Ty Hendrickson and Karson Walker
2–AJ Wight and Lily Newman
3–Cameron Lopez-Fournier and Tessa Norris
4–Alex Feidler and Elizabeth Loomis
5–Jayden Watson and Yerly Montgomery-Byrnes
6–Andrew Corrado and Rose Zeller & Routtu
7–Hughes Mundy and Jaida Mitchell
8–Nick Loeffler and Fiona McInnis
Golden Shoe: 3rd Grade
Highest Participation/Ice Cream Party: Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Scrip News
Don't forget your Dads and Grads! We have so many gift items for everyone on your list: Barnes and Noble, Gap, Home Depot, Lowes, Powell's Books, Regal Cinema, Sears, Washman Auto Spa, Starbucks, Peets, McMenamins. Need a some quick dinner options? Come to the scrip desk and check out all of our restaurant and pizza gift cards. Keep your eye out for our new order form that will go home in the Friday Folders next week. A portion of every dollar spent on scrip goes to The Madeleine.
The Scrip Committee needs you for next year
Scrip Sales: Many of our beloved scrip sellers are leaving us this year as their children graduate! We are looking for a number of parents to sell scrip on Friday morning and Friday afternoons in the garden room, plus Monday-Thursday in the scrip office. Its a great way to meet other parents!
Scrip Coordinator: We need another co-coordinator to help with weekly sales and special occasion scrip sales for next year. You will be part of a team of parents who will be working to increase scrip program participation next year. If interested, contact Susan Steele, Joanne Deitz Thompson, or Anne Palmer.
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.
Counselor's Column
This week's topic: "Fine Motor Skills"
Fine motor skills activities for children are the best way to ensure proper development and to promote the most functional use of a child's hands. Find out more in this week's Counselor's Column.
2nd Grade Delivers 151 St. Michael's Lunches
The second grade brought in 151 nutritious lunches this week. The 8th graders helped load the car, and off we went to St. Michael's where they greeted us with grateful smiles. The weather was wet and cold on Tuesday and men and women were lined up against the wall of St. Michael’s church ready for some hot soup and a packed sack lunch. I know for certain, the guests at St. Michael’s were not disappointed! Thank you second graders for working to hard to feed the hungry.
Join the Bridge Program to Welcome New Families
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.
If you are interested in being a “bridge” for a new family, please contact Caryn Fiedler at fiedler3fam@gmail.com.
Get Madeleine Updates by Twitter
Mrs. Rosebrook will tweet short announcements and reminders such as upcoming events, early dismissals, and forms that are due. Follow us on Twitter @MadeleineOffice. You can also receive tweets as text messages on your phone.
Just text Twitter at 40404 and then type any of the following commands:
Follow [username] - allows you to receive updates from that user.
OFF or STOP or LEAVE - turns off receiving updates from the users you are following.
ON - will turn on device updates and you will start receiving tweets again.
WHOIS [username] - retrieves the profile information of the user.
STATS - returns the number of people that you are following.
GET [username] - retrieves the latest update that user has posted.
Madeleine Begins Annual Fund Campaign
Did you know that tuition covers only 75% of the true cost of educating our students? Each year we must make up the additional 25% per student through fundraising activities. Beginning this year, we are asking our community to help establish a regular source of ongoing funding for our school: The Madeleine Annual Fund.
During the Annual Fund Campaign, we will ask everyone—families, alumni, parishioners, faculty, staff, grandparents and friends—to contribute. What is most important is your participation, not the amount you are able to give. Every level of support is valued and appreciated.
100% of your donation will be matched by the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation and 100% of your donation is tax deductible.
Check the Friday Folders for information about the Annual Fund Campaign, or download the Madeleine School Annual Fund FAQ.
Vacation Bible School—Still Time to Register
Some grades are filling up, but there is still time to register by June 10th.
When: June 24-27, 9am-12pm
Where: VBS rotates every year between six different churches in our neighborhood & will be held this year at Westminster Presbyterian Church on NE Hancock & 16th.
Who: Preschoolers through 6th graders are welcome to attend. We are still in need of a 1st grade teacher 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, "God's Backyard Bible Camp under the Sun"
How: Registration forms are in the main church entry & 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.
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.
Farewell reception for Scott Baier
June 2 after 9:00 am Mass
Sadly, our intrepid seminarian, Scott Baier, is winding down his exceptional year of service at The Madeleine. Please mark your calendar to join us on June 2 in the Parish Hall for a sit-down breakfast in celebration of everything Scott has done for our parish.
Important changes—locks, events, background check requirements
All exterior door keylocks have been eliminated. The only way to enter our buildings now is by entering when the doors are programmed to be unlocked, or using a keyfob. If you need a keyfob, or a change to your existing keyfob, contact Kelly Johnson, Business Manager, kjohnson@themadeleine.edu.
All events held on parish premises need to be on the parish calendar. No exceptions. Keyfobs should not be used to enter for an unscheduled event. We examine reports from the door access system to make sure all access is authorized.
Background checks—All volunteers who work with children in our programs need to be properly background checked and receive Called to Protect training, which is required by the Archdiocese. No exceptions. If you need training, please contact Kelly Johnson or Tina Hanselman in the parish office. You can learn more about this by visiting www.archdpdx.org/cpo.
Mothers of Babies & Preschool Children
Come together on May 29, 10 am–noon in the Fireside Room. Thank you to all the mothers - and children - who joined our meeting in April. What a wonderful time to meet new friends, connect and grow. Many of us have experienced grief recently and we thought it would be healing to knit a prayer shawl. For the May 29th meeting, bring some large (size 9 or above) knitting needles (we will have extras if you don’t have any) and that’s it! No experience necessary! Invite friends who are mothers with pre-school children. Please bring your children (toys and snacks provided)!
Call or text Deborah Naugler, 503.713.3068 or Sr. Cecilia, 503.284.7286 (any day) or 503.281.5777 (Tues. or Thurs.) with any questions.
Knights of Columbus bottle and newspaper drive
Saturday, June 1 • 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Running out of room for your returnable cans and bottles? Newspapers overflowing your basement? The Knights of Columbus quarterly recycling drive is next Saturday, 9:00-1:00 pm on NE 23rd Avenue behind the church. The Knights take your returnable cans and bottles, and your newspapers, and use the proceeds to support their charitable works.
Cub Scout Pack 47 BBQ & Rain Gutter Regatta
Who: Boys currently in Kindergarten - 4th grade and their families
When: Wednesday, May 29th at 6 pm
Where: Archbishop Howard School (under covered playground)
Info: Malinda Clair 541-326-5261
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
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