May 8, 2015
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you have wonderful plans for this weekend, especially on Sunday to honor all the mothers in your life. The weatherman is promising sun and warm temperatures so outdoor activities are at the top of my list. The deck at my house needs scrubbing, sidewalks need power washing, patio furniture is coming out of storage, so my Saturday is all planned. Sunday, however, will be reserved for wine-tasting with the Steele clan, as has been our tradition for the past few years. I hope you also have a fun, relaxing Mother’s Day.
Bring a flower on Monday for May Crowning
On Monday our weekly prayer service will be to honor our Holy Mother Mary. The 2nd grade is planning to lead us in our yearly May Crowning. They would like for every child to bring a flower to school on Monday morning as part of our observance. So put a reminder note on the refrigerator, by the backpacks, in the lunchboxes, etc. to bring a single blossom on Monday morning.
Art Show Kudos
I hope you had an opportunity to come to last night’s Art Show. As usual Mrs. Galash, with the help of volunteers, displayed the most incredible student work. Every year I marvel at the quality and variety of art that the students produce. It is certainly a testament to the dedication of Ida to her profession and her ability to bring out the best in our children. Kudos, also, to Ms. Bjore for the performance by our school choir and strings musicians. This is the first year for both groups and they were wonderful. They practice only twice a week, but they performed like they have been in the spotlight for years. Great job, Cynthia.
Deadline Reminders
Finally, a quick reminder that May 15th is the deadline to fulfill your purchase of scrip for the year and to complete your volunteer hours. Hopefully, you saw your scrip statement in last week’s Friday Folders. Volunteer hours can be checked in the front office and logged online by clicking here. Bills for unfilled scrip and volunteer hour obligations will go out the week of May 18th.
Sincerely,
Susan
Five for Friday
The news you need really, really fast!
- In-Parish Tuition Form Due 5/8: Click here
- Garden Clean-up - 5/9: Click here
- Volunteer/Scrip Deadline - 5/15: Click here
- SAC Applications Due 5/22: Click here
- 2014 Annual Fund Report: Click here
In-Parish Tuition Applications
due today!
A reminder that today is the deadline for submitting your In-Parish Tuition Application for the 2015-16 school year. Those who do not complete and return the application, and meet the requirements within, will not receive the discounted In-Parish rate. Families with returning students who paid In-Parish Tuition this year received their 2015-2016 In-Parish Tuition application packets in Friday Folders last week.
When filling out the pledge card please be sure to include an entry for Christmas, Easter and our Capital Repair Fund, as well as the weekly offertory. In addition, please be mindful that due to increasing costs (employee healthcare, utilities, increases in programs, etc.) our parish budget is growing about 5% this year, so if you can make a commensurate bump in your donations, it would be greatly appreciated.
If you did not receive an application and wish to apply for In-Parish Tuition, visit www.themadeleine.edu/ipt to download the forms. Then, please complete them and return to the Parish Office by May 8.
Click here to view next year's tuition rates.
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Jogathon Website - themadeleine.edu/jogathon
Jogathon Breaks Last Year's Fundraising Record
As of May 7th, the total pledges and sponsorships for the 2015 Jogathon are just shy of $40,000! This completely breaks last year's record! Thank you to everyone for your donations and pledges. For you stats fiends, you'll be interested to know that students ran a total of 9,735 laps, which equals about 973 miles. Way to go runners!
Remember, all pledges must be paid by Thursday, May 14 in order for your child to be eligible for prizes. If you need a copy of your invoice, please email Lynn Robinson at lrobinson@themadeleine.edu
Sponsor Spotlight
Thank you to Bernie Fagan Soccer for generously supporting our Jogathon by donating three scholarships to his recreational camps AND one two hour personalized training session for one lucky student and nine of their friends! Thank you Bernie and Susie!
Bernie Fagan Soccer is offering six camps this summer in the northeast neighborhood including three at The Madeleine and three at Grant Park. All camps are from 10am to 3pm for $185 for kids ages 5-12 years old. Online registration is available at www.berniefagansoccer.com.
Camp 1: June 15-19 at Grant Park
Camp 2: June 22- 26 at Madeleine School
Camp7: July 6 – 10 at Grant Park
Camp 8: July 13 – 17 at Madeleine School
Camp 11: July 27 – 31 at Grant Park
Camp 12: August 3 – 7 at Madeleine School
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Hats off to Mrs. Galash and Ms. Bjore
Once again the Parish Hall was transformed into an art gallery. Proud students could be seen showing off the results of their creative efforts. From turtles to polar bears to sunflowers, owls, and vases -- there was something to catch everyone's eye! Start making room on your walls and fridges, because all the great artwork will be coming home in the coming weeks.
Thank you again to Mrs. Galash and her volunteers for putting on such a great event! Thanks also go out to Ms. Bjore and the Madeleine School Choir and Strings Orchestra for their performances at the Art Show. It really was a celebration of all the arts at Madeleine!
Show your support of the Arts in Education
If you enjoyed the Art Show, please consider being part of the magic that makes the Art Show happen by helping take down the art on Monday, May 11th at 8:30am.
Exciting new ways to enjoy your child's art!
We will be rolling out a wonderful new on-line Art Gallery of Madeleine artwork. Imagine - no more "refrigerator guilt" since the art will always be available to view at our Artsonia site. There are even delightful treasures that can be made featuring your child's art, everything from quilt squares to ceramic tiles, iphone cases to journals and many, many more! Every purchase benefits our school. Stay tuned!
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Get Your Volunteer Hours at the Madeleine Garden Clean Up
Saturday, May 9th from 9am - noon
This is one of your very last chances to get some volunteer hours -- and you get to do it outside on a beautiful, sunny day!
We will be focusing on our North Parking lot. There are a variety of things that need to be done, from weeding and digging to pruning and sweeping. Come for a short time or come for the whole time. All and any help will be appreciated!
We welcome students! Students that volunteer will be rewarded with a free dress pass!!!
Please bring the tools that you will need, such as shovels, pruners, yard brooms, wheel barrows, etc.
Thanks for volunteering to help make our grounds better.
Daniela Grogro
daniela.grogro@nike.com
503-285-2837
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Deadline for Volunteer Hours and Scrip Purchases = May 15th
May 15th is a date you need to mark on your calendar. This is the deadline to complete your volunteer hours and fulfill your scrip requirement. Here are the details you need to know:
Every family is required to complete 30 hours of volunteer hours. You can log your hours at www.themadeleine.edu/hours. You can check the status of your hours with Angela Rosebrook. If you do not fulfill your volunteer hours requirement, you will be billed $20 for each uncompleted hour.
Each family is required to buy $2000 in Scrip. If you choose to opt out, please send in a check for $250 made out to the Madeleine School. Notices are in your Friday Folder today letting you know the status of your scrip purchases.
If you have any questions, please call the School Office.
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Be On the Lookout! 2014 Annual Fund Report Comes Home Today
Be sure to check your child's Friday Folder to get your copy of The Madeleine School 2014 Annual Fund Report. Thanks to your generosity, the school's 2014 Annual Fund Campaign was a great success. It raised over $55,000 in donations and matching gifts for the Tuition Assistance and Endowment Funds in order to help keep Catholic education affordable for all families at The Madeleine.
You can also click here to read the 2014 Annual Fund Report.
We recently passed the mid-point of our 2015 Annual Fund Campaign. If you would like to contribute this year, but haven't done so yet, you can click here to go to our giving page or drop off your donation in the front office.
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Coming Soon: The Madeleine Musical
May 20th and 21st @ 7pm
The Madeleine School presents Bye-Bye Conrad & Birdie on May 20th & 21st at the Alameda School community stage. Come have a swinging good time, and hear such favorites as "Put on a Happy Face" and "The Telephone Hour.”
Performances will start promptly at 7:00. No price for admission, but donations will be gladly accepted. The Madeleine cast of Bye-Bye Conrad & Birdie has worked very hard, and it shows!! Be there, or be a 'SQUARE.'
Look What We Bought!
Heifer Project Success
Do you remember the Heifer Project? Our fundraising ended up raising $918, which is a very good result. With this money Heifer was able to buy . . . a llama ~ a sheep ~ a pig ~ a goat ~ a rabbit ~ 3 bee colonies ~ 2 ducks ~ 3 chickens ~ 2 geese ~ a share of heifers ~ a share of fish.
Heifer’s motto is “Give a man a fish, he eats for a day, teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime.” Along with the knowledge of how to care for these animals, the village or villager will be able to raise a herd of these animals, and eat cleanly and safely for a lifetime. Good Work Madeleine School!
It’s Talent Show Time!
The Madeleine School's 3rd annual talent show is fast approaching, and here are the dates!
Auditions: May 28 @ 3:10pm in the parish hall
Rehearsal: June 4 @ 3:10pm in the parish hall
Show: June 5 @ 1:45 pm in the parish hall
Click here for the form you need to fill out and bring to auditions on May 28th.
Click here to read the talent show rules.
We hope to see you there!
It’s time for the Summer Reading challenge!
This is a great way to keep the reading going over the summer months. Track your minutes from May 4 - Sept 4 and log them at www.scholastic.com/summer to be earned for our school. The older kids will be given log in and password information at school and the younger kids will be bringing this information home in Friday folders soon. Start tracking now and you can enter up to two weeks at one time.
Prizes will be given to our readers in the fall when we return to school. The past two years our school has come in second in Oregon for reading minutes...will this be our year to take the top spot?
School Advisory Council (SAC) Nominations
Due Friday, May 22
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, Armando Luna, Heather Matteri, Meg Scharle, Anne Steiner, Anne Thompson.
Download the nomination form here, and return it to the office by Friday, May 22nd.
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Join us for an evening in Bollywood, the 27th Annual Madeleine Auction. Our buildings will be transformed with the exotic sights, sounds, smells and tastes of India.
For more information visit www.themadeleine.edu/auction.
Questions to auction@themadeleine.edu
2015 Auction Paddle Raise
We want your ideas!
Your input is requested for our 2015 Auction Paddle Raise! If you have ideas for adding enrichment and excitement to Madeleine that would send your paddle flying up in the air, let us know ASAP. We want to hear from YOU! Email: auction@themadeleine.edu
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Get your June hot lunch order in 
Ordering begins May 12
Ordering couldn't be easier! Go to www.orderlunches.com and pick the lunches your child wants for the month of June.
New Hot Lunch Options
Parents Club is excited to test out some new healthy lunch options from Freshii on Thursdays in June.
Options will include burritos and rice bowls. You will definitely want to read over the menu description here since these will not fit in the online order form.
Don’t worry! We will continue to offer one pizza and one hot dog lunch during April.
For more information on Freshii visit freshii.com.
Questions or feedback? Contact Tara Hendrickson at tara@hoverkitty.com.
Youth Ministry Game Night
May 17th @ 7pm
Save the date! Sunday, May 17th from 7-8:15 pm is Game Night! Bring your favorite game to play or just bring yourself and a friend. We will have plenty of fun games besides ping pong, fuseball and table hockey. Refreshments will be served.
YDP Summer Camp Officially Extended
It's official! YDP summer camp at Madeleine will be offered from June 15 - August 21 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.
Now Taking Brick Orders for our Summer 2015 Installation
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 anniversary, birthday, or graduation gift. Your $75 donation will support The Madeleine School's 2015 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!
Help Wanted: Parents Club Executive 
Committee
Only a few positions remain on the 2015-16 Madeleine Parents' Club Executive Committee, and we're looking for a few energetic souls to join the team!
The Parents' Club has two primary goals: managing the various fundraisers that help keep our tuition as low as possible, and building a sense of community among the great families here at The Madeleine.
If you're able to contribute, or if you'd like to recommend someone, we'd love to hear from you about filling one of these four remaining positions:
Vice President: Works alongside the President to support other Executive Committee members and coordinate the back-to-school BBQ. Note: The VP has a Golden Ticket to the President's chair the following year -- this isn't a one-and-done appearance.
Secretary: Records and distributes notes from the monthly Parents' Club meetings.
Fundraising Coordinator: A brand-new Parents' Club position, this person is charged with identifying, vetting and coordinating solicitations for "Dining For Dollars" dinners out, as well as other new fundraising opportunities as they arise.
If you're interested in any of these positions or know someone who might be a good fit, Parents' Club wants to hear from you! Please email next year's President, Jonas Allen, at jonas_m_allen@hotmail.com with any questions, recommendations, or to express your own interest in joining the team.
8th Graders enjoying their last Jogathon
Fun events you can sign up for today!
Sign up at www.themadeleine.edu/easel-items
Even though the Madeleine Auction was a few months ago, there are still some great event items that you can still sign up for. And as with all Auction purchases, all the proceeds go toward making Catholic education at The Madeleine affordable for our families.
PAR 3 GOLF TOURNAMENT - May 16th @ 2pm
Only a few spots remaining for this popular event!
Come on all you golfers! Show us what you’ve got! Whether you play all the time or they need some dusting off, get out your golf clubs and join us for a fun day on the 9 hole Mason Course at Columbia Edgewater Country Club.
It will be a shotgun start with the “10th hole” being a putting competition on the putting green. A golf pro will be on site to give you tips...you know you need them. A party at the Schneider’s house will follow, whether you feel like celebrating or throwing your clubs.
Location: Columbia Edgewater Country Club – 2220 NE Marine Dr.
Hosts: Sarah Hayes & Jake Johnson, Tasha & Jason McDonald, Diane & Steve Schneider, Jen & Amir Tadjedin, Shelby & Josh Walker
Cost: $60
Purchase your ticket today at www.themadeleine.edu/easel-items!
Other fun-filled events include Tour de Madeleine and Back-to-School Yoga and Brunch. Be sure to check them out!
St. Michael's Lunches 
Making a difference, one lunch at a time
The seventh grade brought in 104 lunches this week. A big thank you goes out the the Hughes family who delivered 46 sausage roll lunches and the Kenagy family who contributed 24 meat and cheese lunches. That’s a lot of sandwich making during these hectic days of spring. Thank you to all the families who find the time to make an extra lunch or two, each sandwich is very appreciated.
One final note... Louise and I are graduating our last Madeleine students this year and we need to find replacements. If you’re interested in taking the reins, please contact Susan Steele. It’s best to share this job with another person. The hours are Tuesdays from 8:15-9:30 am. You need a large-ish vehicle, or one that can carry up to 400 lunches to St. Michael’s in downtown Portland. And finally, you need to submit a weekly write-up to Friday Footnotes. It’s a really fun way to stay connected to the Madeleine community and get to know the eighth grade class.
Family Faith Sharing
May 10 ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter ~
John 15:9-17
As part of the Action Plan stemming from the results of this year's Catholic Identity survey results, a weekly faith sharing article is now being included each week in Friday Footnotes.
Today we hear that Jesus gave the disciples a new commandment. He said: This is my commandment: Love one another as I have loved you. There is no greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for a friend. Jesus went on to say you are my friends, and I have told you all my Father told me. I choose you to go out and share with others what I have told you.
How do you show your love for others? Why is it important to love one another?
We encourage parents to reflect on these questions at home with their children and family.
Holy Redeemer Summer Soccer Camps
Holy Redeemer Soccer Club offers 3 camps at Holy Redeemer Field each summer (HR Field is at the corner of N Dekum and N Williams Ave.). Two are hosted by Portland City United (PCU) and the third is Challenger British Soccer Camp. Contact us at holyredeemersoccer@gmail.com for any questions. The camp dates are as follows:
PCU Camps: June 15th-18th & July 13th-16th
Ages 5-13 yrs, $85/person, 9AM- 3PM. Register at www.pcusc.org/HRCamps
Challenger British Soccer Camp: August 17th-21st
Ages 3-14 yrs, half and full-day options, 9AM-4PM. Fees depend on program chosen but range from $86-$194. Register at challengersports.com. Host a coach and receive an $80 rebate towards camp registration.
Jesuit High School Summer Session
June 15 – July 17
We offer a number of classes that may be helpful for middle school and high 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, Clay Sculpture and other electives.
The catalog is viewable at www.jesuitportland.org/summersession. Registration for Jesuit students begins April 20 and for non-Jesuit students on May 4.
Click here for complete registration information.
Summer Camp for Girls
Girls Make Games (GMG) hosts a series of international summer camps designed to encourage girls to encourage girls to become video game designers, creators, and engineers. This year, Intel is a Platinum Sponsor of Girls Make Games, and one of their camps will be held on campus here in Oregon.
Camp attendees are introduced to game design, programming, art, audio/music and public speaking. Not only do campers have a finished product at the end of the three weeks, they also compete nationally for the top prize, a chance to have their video game developed and published by LearnDistrict, the educational company behind GMG.
Ages: 11-14 years
Camp Dates: (3 weeks long) June 15-19; June 22-26; July 6-10
Tuition: $1,500 (financial aid available)
Hours: 10am-4pm (early drop off/late pick up available)
Venue: Intel’s Hawthorne Farm Campus, Hillsboro
Camp Flyer: http://girlsmakegames.com/gmgflyer2015.pdf
Registration:http://girlsmakegames.com/registration.html
This Week’s Checklist
Click here for a quick, fridge-friendly summary
of Madeleine School events coming up this week!
Download your copy of the bulletin at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
Send us your 2015 high school graduates!
www.themadeleine.edu/graduates
We want to recognize all of Class of 2015 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!
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 Graduate’s name by June 7 so we may list them in our June 14 bulletin.
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.