May 27, 2016
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Many thanks to the wonderful parents who have returned their June packets to Mrs. Rosebrook. Kudos to the winners of a Starbucks card for being one of the first 20 to turn in the paperwork: Gaber, O’Connor (Kelsi), Dugan, Allen (Sara), Coe, Berry, O’Leary, Thompson (Anne), Rodarte, Coughlin-Glaser, Codino, Kelleher, Kern, Nguyen, Wilson, Beaulieu, Stokke, Diani, Drapcho, and Hardy. Perhaps the last 20 need to buy Angela a Starbucks card????
We welcomed 30 new students and their parents to our campus yesterday. The students visited their new classrooms while we kept the parents busy with information about the Madeleine school. It was a lively group who easily engaged in conversation, making connections with their new school community. Many thanks to all the people who gave of their time to welcome the newcomers, especially our Parent Club hospitality crew, Evelyn Bian and Cathy Bargovan. Their enthusiasm for the coming year was infectious, even though we aren’t finished with this year.
Today’s Jogathon was a wonderful finish to Spirit Week. This annual event just keeps getting better and better. Kudos to Shelby Walker, Kelsi Charlesworth, Ann Reno, and their cast of volunteers who worked so hard for the success of the run. I don’t know where we are with our pledges, but the excitement this morning was “through the roof.”
Get ready for a new principal…..no, I am not retiring yet, but Teddy Kelleher will be in charge of school next Thursday because his parents were the highest bidders for this auction item last November. I am not quite sure what he has planned (or what will be allowed!) but stay tuned for some fresh, new ideas.
Have a relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
Sincerely,
Susan
PS . . . Please take two minutes this weekend to complete a quick auction survey to give us your input about the honorary chair and the paddle raise for the 2016 Madeleine Auction. The survey can be accessed by clicking on the following link: www.themadeleine.edu/survey.
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- 2016 Auction Theme Revealed: Click Here
- Auction Survey: Click Here
- Log Your Volunteer Hours by 5/31: Click Here
- Reserve Your Tickets for the Musical: Click Here
- Room Parent Rally: Click Here
SAVE
THE DATE
Madeleine Round-Up, the 2016 Auction
Save Saturday, November 5th for the Madeleine 2016 Auction. We'll be rounding up friends and family for rowdy good time at the Madeleine School. Let'er bid!
Auction Survey
We Need Your Input
A successful auction starts with you! Please take two minutes to give us your input about the 1) honorary chair and 2) paddle raise for the 2016 Madeleine Auction. Please complete the survey by June 3. The survey can be accessed by clicking on the following link: www.themadeleine.edu/survey.
The Madeleine Musical
June 1 - 4 @ 7pm
The Madeleine School presents Into the Woods on June 1 - 4 right here on campus in the Commons. Come see the music room transformed into a small box performance space you may not have realized existed here at Madeleine. Enjoy this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical featuring your favorite fairytale characters from the classic Brothers Grimm fables.
Performances will start promptly at 7:00. No price for admission, but due to the small theater space, tickets must be reserved in advance by going to themadeleine.edu/musical. The Madeleine cast of Into the Woods has worked very hard, and it shows!! We look forward to seeing you in the audience!
End of Year Financial Responsibilities
Please be sure you have logged all your volunteer hours for this year by Tuesday, May 31. If you haven’t set up your account yet, go to www.themadeleine.edu/hours to record your hours. If you have less than the required 30 hours (20 for single parents), please send a check for the balance. The rate is $20 per unworked hour. This balance is due immediately. Open balances will be billed in early June.
Library books are due back by Wednesday, June 8. Any lost or damaged books must be taken care of. Check with Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Krebs if you cannot locate a book.
Scrip balances went out a few weeks ago. Please be sure you have taken care of your scrip commitment or have paid your opt-out fee.
Finally, tuition balances must be paid in full immediately.
Remember your child will not receive his/her report card if there are any outstanding bills (tuition, library, volunteer hours, scrip.)
It Was a Fun Day! Thanks for Your Support!
Seventh graders take a moment to pose for a class photo before approaching the starting line.
Ms. Yuhas issued a challenge to the middle schoolers in style!
Drawing Winners
Pictured below are the winners of the drawing for Timbers tickets. These lucky kids not only got to attend the game, but also had the opportunity to go down on the field and meet the players. Thanks to all of these students for working so hard to support the Jogathon!
Room Parent Rally
What’s the best way to get your volunteer hours in? Be a ROOM PARENT! Work with our amazing teachers and plan all the fun for your kids. It’s seriously the best job of the year!
Still looking for Room Parents for the following grades:
2nd Grade ~ 3rd Grade ~ 4th Grade ~ 6th Grade ~ 8th Grade
Email Kristin Rios at kristinrios@mac.com if you are interested in learning more.
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 is expected to check in with their Bridge family 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 Julie Baldwin at Julie.JulieBaldwin@gmail.com.
Now Taking Brick Orders for our 2016 Installation
Makes a great graduation gift!
Celebrate and remember your loved ones with a personalized brick on The Madeleine School's Field of Dreams Walkway. The walkway is located on Klickitat along the basketball court.
An inscribed brick makes a perfect graduation, anniversary, or birthday gift. Your $75 donation will support The Madeleine School's 2016 Annual Fund Campaign. Gift Certificates available.
Please click here to view and print your order form. Engravings will be done in August when the weather is warm and dry. Thank you for your support!
Shopping for Summer? Your Amazon Purchases Can Benefit The Madeleine!
If you’re planning to shop for vacation supplies and movies/books/games to keep the kids busy, remember to use the Madeleine Parents Club Amazon link. This program donates a portion of everything you spend on Amazon to The Madeleine – and it won't cost you a single cent more! You can click this link to get shopping immediately, or you can read more about this “free fundraiser” here.
The more you shop on Amazon using www.themadeleine.edu/amazon, the more money the school makes. The prices and shopping experience are exactly the same as the “normal” Amazon, but using that link earns the school a minimum of 4% commission. It’s one of the easiest fundraisers you’ll ever find!
Youth Ministry
June 5th and June 12th @ 7pm
With the Madeleine Spring Musical right around the corner, we have decided to have our last two middle school youth nights of the school year on Sunday, June 5th and Sunday, June 12th from 7-8:15pm. These youth nights promise to be memorable and fun, so bring a friend and your sunny attitude! Speaking of sun, hot weather calls for play time on the field. Don't forget your athletic shoes.
In the meantime, do not miss the Walk For Water event taking place at Laurelhurst Park on Sunday, May 22nd at 1pm to raise awareness for poor communities living without adequate drinking water. Come walk so they don't have to walk! See you there!
Parents Club: Thank You, and Looking Ahead
As the 2015-16 school year comes to a close, there are some changes happening in the Parents Club. Our fearless President, Jonas Allen, is moving on to a different role in the Club. As the first ever Dad Parent's Club President, Jonas brought a ton of energy and creativity to his role. He will be a hard act to follow and for those who haven't heard... WTF! Who's That Fella? What's That Fundraiser? Wasn't That Fun? Yes, it was - and will continue to be. Thank you Jonas for your hard work this year!
Thank you also to Caryn Fiedler who has done an amazing job as the New Parent Coordinator, Marni Campbell for her work as a hospitality coordinator and Lisa Luna who will be leaving her role as Parent Education Coordinator. Thank you all for everything you've done to help Parents Club and the Madeleine succeed.
Next year, the Parents Club Executive Committee will include: Deborah Naugler (President), Mary Starrs-Mortimer (Vice President and Parent Education Coordinator), Susan O'Leary (Treasurer) with Amy Ratigan serving as Treasurer-in-training, Debbie Ryan (Secretary), Room Rep Coordinator (Kristin Rios), Parents Club Hot Lunch Coordinator (Molly Briscoe), Cathy Bargovan (Hospitality Coordinator - with help from Evelyn Bian who has served as co-Hospitality Coordinator for several years), Julie Baldwin (New Parent Coordinator), Susan Samuelson (Fundraiser Coordinator), and Jonas Allen (Parents Club Past President and SAC Liaison).
The Parents Club Exec Committee members are but a few of the Parents in the Club. YOU are a member of the club! Please come to the monthly meetings to learn more about our school and make a difference in the daily lives of our children. Parent's Club is super fun and all parents are encouraged to attend. Get involved! We need you. Finally, if you don't feel like attending a meeting, please feel free to email one of us or chat in the hallways. We need ideas. We need parents. We need you!
Click here to read the minutes from our final business meeting of the school year.
Backpacks
Sometimes we are so focused on doing everything we can for the health and benefit of our children that we overlook significant opportunities right under our noses. Backpack weight is one of those opportunities.
Madeleine School has been actively working to reduce backpack weights through a myriad of practices. Heavy textbooks rarely go home. Many of our textbooks are online. Students are encouraged to have two sets of essential tools, such as loose-leaf paper, pens, crayons, markers, scissors, rulers, etc. so they are not carrying them back and forth; one for school and one for home. Students are reminded to clean out their binders and leave graded homework, tests, and worksheets at home. Additionally, Madeleine is continuing to looks at ways to further reduce weight. Sharing this information was one important step, as it’s critical that parents are aware and play an active role as well. Madeleine will also continue to engage teachers and educate middle school students on the topic.
What can parents do?
- First, be aware of the issue.
- Engage your kids on the topic.
- Purchase a backpack that is lightweight to begin with.
- Backpacks with waist straps help adjust the weight so that it rides on hips, not the back.
- Check their backpacks periodically. Encourage your kids not to carry extra stuff to/from school.
- Be sure your child wears the backpack correctly with all straps fastened.
- Don’t send your kids with a full water bottle. Have them fill it up at school.
- Make sure kids are keeping all graded assignments at home in a separate binder.
- If you’re kids have an especially heavy load one day, consider driving them if they normally walk.
- Keep in mind packs are heavier in the AM when kids are carrying their lunch and snack.
St. Stephens Lunch Program
Making a difference, one lunch at a time!
The fourth grade has done an awesome job this year, and this week was no exception. Ms. Slavik’s class brought in 220 lunches (plus two bags of additional sandwiches). Thank you!
We have made over 7,000 lunches during this school year. Let's keep it up and end the year strong!
YDP Summer Camp Open for Registration
YDP summer camp at Madeleine will be offered from June 20 - August 12 from 8am - 6pm each weekday. Only 30 spots available per day, so don't delay!
Click here to see the complete brochure and registration information.
Timbers ticket winners down on the field
Summer Camps
At this time of year, we receive tons of listings for various summer programs and camps. In an effort to let you know about all of these great opportunities and still keep Footnotes to a reasonable length, the camps will now be listed only by name.
To get the complete details about each camp, simply click here!
- Madeleine YDP Summer Camp
- Concordia University Girls Basketball Camp
- Bernie Fagan Soccer Summer Camps
- La Salle Athletic Camps
- Central Catholic Summer Program
- Jesuit High School Summer Session
- University of Portland School of Education Summer Learning Program
Thank you, Madeleine!
225 Walkers at Inaugural Carry5 Walk for Water!
The rain stayed away and the sun poked out as people of all ages flowed into Laurelhurst Park on Sunday to carry water for 5 kilometers, walking in solidarity with the 1 billion people around the world who still carry water every day.
Together, we raised more than $7,500—enough to fund five water systems in the urban slums of Bangladesh. Instead of carrying water every day, more girls can go to school, women will have time to earn money, and children will live healthier lives.
If you want to help more people in need of clean water and toilets or if you didn't get a chance to donate, there's still time! Click here to donate.
Join us October 7 for Water1st-Beer2nd—a fun event for the grown-ups and you don't have to carry water!
To get involved with the Water1st community in Portland, contact Molly.
Thank you!
Your Friends at Water1st
This Week’s Checklist
Click Here for this week's handy Checklist
Download your copy of the bulletin at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Send us your Class of 2016 high school graduates!
www.themadeleine.edu/graduates
We want to recognize all of Class of 2016 high school graduates from The Madeleine
in our bulletin this June. Whether she or he went to our parish school or not...we
want to recognize each and every one!
Visit www.themadeleine.edu/graduates and fill out the form with your graduate’s
name and school. If your school is not listed in the menu, enter it in the
“other” field.
We need to receive your Graduate’s name by June 7 so we can list him or her in our June 11 bulletin.
Save the date! Deacon Anthony’s ordination to the Priesthood
Saturday, June 4 • Mass of Thanksgiving 10:00 am Sunday, June 5
Deacon Anthony Ahamefule has been one of the most popular seminarians/deacons
we’ve had the pleasure of hosting at The Madeleine. His hard work, willingness
to learn and to teach, and humble manner have combined to make him truly
“our own.”
Deacon Anthony’s ordination to the Priesthood will be Saturday, June 4,
11:00 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. His Mass of Thanksgiving at The Madeleine
will be at our 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, June 5, with a reception to follow
in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to both Masses
Help show your appreciation for all he has done for us by attending one
or both Masses.
NOTE: Many people have asked what sort of ordination gift might be helpful. We are aware of several options, one of which is a collection of funds for a vehicle or for vestments and a chalice. If you wish to contribute, the easiest path is to include your gift in a card or envelope and mail or drop off at the Parish Office. Please be sure to note that this gift is for Father Anthony.
The Haitian Project Garage Sale Planning Meeting
The organizers of this year’s The Haitian Project Garage Sale will hold
a brief planning meeting for this year’s Sale on Thursday June 2nd at
7:15 pm in the Parish Hall. All who are interested in this annual event,
which benefits the Louverture Cleary School in Haiti, are welcome to
attend.
Sale dates for this year’s Garage Sale are Friday, July 22 through Sunday,
July 24.
Questions? Contact Steve Holmes at steveholmes@shtrucking.com or 503-706-7937.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Recruiting Catechists
Respond by June 12 for ministry beginning in September
Calling all who are interested in being Catechists next school year for
Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
We will soon be preparing the CLW calendar for the 2016-2017 school year.
If you feel called to serve in the parish and enjoy teaching elementary
school age children, this is for you!
CLW meets during the 10 am Mass beginning September 18, 2016. Grade 1-5
children meet in the Parish Hall for 25 minutes and PreSchool to K children
meet in the Fireside Room for 40 minutes. Two catechists are paired for
each group, one never teaches alone. Teaching materials are also provided.
What a meaningful way to use one’s Community Service Hours!
A training session will be held on Thursday September 8th, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Please contact CLW volunteer coordinators before June 12, if you are interested
in joining our dynamic group.
- Sarah McCormick, smccormick.rd@gmail.com
Stephanie Fernandes, stephanieashok@yahoo.ca
Thank you for your lenten Rice Bowl contributions!
With your help this Lent, The Madeleine community collected more than $3,000
for the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl program.
This important program raises funds which work to alleviate hunger and
poverty in communities overseas and in the US— seventy-five percent of
gifts support CRS’ humanitarian programs around the world, including in
the countries featured in the Lenten calendar.
Some examples include:
- Agriculture projects help farmers improve harvests
- Water and sanitation projects bring clean water to communities
- Microfinance projects support small businesses
- Mother and child health projects offer health and nutrition services
Thank you so much for participating...you are truly helping to make a difference.
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Contributing to Friday Footnotes
If you have information to contribute to 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.