Friday, September 20, 2013
A Note from Susan
Dear Parents and Guardians,
School is well underway with lots of activities on the horizon. If you wish to volunteer at school or in our parish, and children are present, you must complete the Archdiocesan Called To Protect program. The safety of our students is our highest priority, and so we follow and enforce the directives from the Pastoral Center. I have outlined the necessary steps for compliance below, but I know it can be a bit confusing at times. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call the office. Background checks are good for three years and I will be emailing those parents/guardians who are approaching their expiration date. Thank you for all you do for our school community by volunteering your time and talent.
Sincerely,
Susan
Called To Protect
Archdiocesan Child Abuse Prevention Program
If you wish to volunteer in our parish and school and children are present, you must:
A. Have a Background Check on file
Form in the office, fill out and give to Mrs. Rosebrook, good for three years
B. Attend a Called to Protect Training (only once)
Next one scheduled for October 1st, 6:30 pm in the Atrium
Many others hosted by other Archdiocesan schools and churches, check the website, (www.archdpdx.org, right hand column under Called To Protect Training Schedule), be sure to get a certificate of attendance. Bring the certificate to the school office.
AFTER YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK HAS CLEARED (usually 2 weeks), YOU MAY BEGIN STEP C.
C. Log on to Armatus, the Archdiocesan Child Abuse Prevention database, by doing the following:
1. Go to www.praesidiuminc.com.
2. Click on Armatus Training New in the left hand column
3. Go to the center of the screen and click on Armatus Online Training (log in required)
4. Your log in is your first initial and last name. (John Doe—jdoe)
5. Your password is your birth date, month and day, and the letters “or” for Oregon (a birthday of September 4, 2011 is written as 0904or)
New Volunteers
On the next screen, choose the online course called “Standards of Conduct.” Click on it and the program will begin. Your viewing will be automatically recorded in the database. You are now ready to volunteer. Next fall you will be required to view a different video that will be announced in Sept. 2014
Returning Active Volunteers
On the next screen, choose the online course entitled “Preventing Sexual Activity Between Young Children.” Click on it and the program will begin. Your viewing will be automatically recorded in the database. You are now ready to volunteer for this year.
More for everyone at The Madeleine Auction
Visit the auction website at www.themadeleine.edu/auction
Be on the lookout for an email later today full of everything you need to know about the auction.
Donations
Don't forget that donations are due October 1st! If you’re struggling with what to donate this year, just visit our Ideas and Wish Listpages. Ready to donate? Visit our Donate page
Volunteers
Help us to make “A Night to Remember” a night we’ll never forget by signing up to volunteer at this year’s auction! Many families have offered to help for which we are grateful, but we still have a few areas that need more volunteers:
Best of the Best/Treasure Chest (Night of Auction)
Concierge/Host (Night of Auction)
Ad Hoc/Misc
Raffle Ticket Reconciliation
Business Procurement
Coat Check (Night of Auction)
Silent Auction (Night of Auction)
Volunteering is always tons of fun and provides a chance to both work alongside friends and get to know new families (and complete your volunteer requirement).
You may email Shannon Swartley at shannonlikestosew@yahoo.com or Colby Westhead at westheac@reed.edu your area of interest. Of course we are certainly here to answer any questions about the volunteer process, and we are happy to steer you in the right direction.
Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets are out there, so be sure to work on selling them! Got more tickets than relatives? Sign up in the hallway to sell tickets after Mass or at QFC.
Schoolwide Annual Fund Participation Rate
Hits 25% and $22,300!
Second grade leads the way!
Congratulations on earning another big, gold star for your participation in the Annual Fund Campaign. The deadline is looming . . . can you help the school hit the $25,000 mark by next Friday? The second grade is in the lead with a 41% participation rate with the first grade hot on their heels at 39%. Can your class become the leader by next week? Can second grade hit 50%?
What is most important is your participation, not the amount you are able to give. Every level of support is valued and appreciated. 
Click Here to Make a Donation to the Annual Fund
The funds raised by the Annual Fund will be applied to both the Endowment and Tuition Assistance Funds in order to keep Catholic education affordable for all Madeleine families.
Our goal is to raise $25,000 by September 30, 2013. One hundred percent of your donation will be matched by the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation, and 100% of your donation is tax deductible.
Click Here to read The Madeleine School Annual Fund FAQ
What’s Cool About Our School?
Our generous students!
This week our students raised $427 during the "Free Dress for the Annual Fund" event. The funds raised by the Annual Fund Campaign will be used to keep Catholic education affordable for all families at the Madeleine School.
Walk Your Wheels and Lock Your Bike
Whether you arrive at school on a bike, scooter or skateboard, please remember to “walk your wheels” as soon as you cross over from the sidewalk to the school property. Also, we’ve noticed that there are a number of bikes on the bike rack not locked up. Bike thefts can and have happened right here at Madeleine, so please remember to lock your bike frame to the rack.
Book Sale!
Please help us find a good home for some well-loved book that have been “weeded” from the library. Books will be sold under the middle school stairs before and after school on Tuesday through Friday of next week (Sept. 24-27) for a dollar per book. Come buy a book and help support your school library.
Thank you!
Mrs. Chambers
North Parking Lot Gardening:
This Saturday, Sept. 21st
The Care for Creation Committee is continuing the monthly mornings of gardening at the North parking lot. A group of volunteers is working every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am-noon, and we would love to have you join us. There are a variety of things that need to be done, from weeding and pruning to moving paths. Come for a short time or come for the whole time. All and any help will be appreciated and counts toward your community hours.
Please bring the tools that you will need, such as shovels, yard brooms, wheel barrows, etc.
Thanks for volunteering to help make our grounds better.
Questions? Contact Sara Allen at seamagoo@hotmail.com.
Counselor's Corner
In order to support and improve the whole school community, the School Counselor will be a regular contributor to Friday Footnotes. We are committed to collaborating with you, as primary educators of your children, to encourage their spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional growth.
Click here to read this week's article about Helping Auditory Learners Succeed.
Tech Club Seeks Parent Volunteers
Hello Madeleine Parents! My name is Armando Luna, and I volunteer as the Tech Club advisor for the students that produce the Madeleine Morning News that is broadcast to the school Tuesday mornings at 8:35am. I've been doing this for the past 4 years and it's been extremely rewarding and fun! So much fun that I would like to extend an invitation for some assistance!
If you are interested in helping middle school students learn about producing a news broadcast, video production, webcasting or any other type of technology you have experience with or an interest in, please consider joining us! We will be meeting Tuesday mornings from about 7:30am to 8:45am and Friday mornings from 7:30am to 8:20am.
Please feel free to contact me at infoluna@gmail.com if you have questions. You don't need any experience, but you will have to complete the "Call to Protect" training. And remember, all are welcome!
St. Michael's Lunches
The 7th and 8th grades have us off to a fabulous start with the St. Michael’s Lunch program. Last week, the 8th grade brought in 145 lunches. This week, the 7th grade brought in 153 lunches, including 113 meat sandwiches, which make the volunteers at St. Michael’s very happy. Not bad numbers for the first hectic days of September!
Scrip Survey Results
Thank you to those that participated in the Scrip survey! Lots of good ideas that will allow families to work it into their routine. Here are a few we see as executable for now. If you don't see your idea on the list, we have taken good notes and will look to incorporate other ideas down the road.
- Form link in Friday Footnotes with highlights around key vendors
- Simpler form to fill out (Click here to see the simplified form)
- Check/Cash only system
- Quick drop off/pick up system
- Physical forms in the Friday Folder (envelopes for the 6-8 grade students)
- Setting up a booth after Mass
- Monthly program through bank deposits
- Incentives for achieving over the minimum
Some of these will be quicker to roll out than others. Please look for a "Scrip" section in the Friday footnotes for future updates.
Thanks again for all your insight and ideas!
Scrip Update
We heard you loud and clear! Target has now been added to the Scrip vendor list. Since they only offer 2% and Visa takes more than that, we are going to begin to phase out the use of credit cards and move to a check or cash only system. Questions, concerns or comments? Contact Jolynn Mitchell at jolynn.mitchell@gmail.com.
Bring Your Non-Perishable Food
for St. Vincent de Paul
You are invited to join us as we celebrate the life and mission of Saint Vincent de Paul on Thursday, September 26th, 2013, at the 2:00 PM School Mass.
In fellowship with this great and good servant of God, and to assist our local St. Vincent de Paul ministry, students are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items (no glass containers, please) to their classrooms from September 26th through October 16th - World Food Day. Click here for a suggested list of food items. Please help The Madeleine Community “respond to the call to serve others” as indicated in our Spiritual School Wide Learning Expectation.
Thank you!
Campus Ministry Committee
Shop Now! Labels for Education Bonus Points Available
Between now and September 30th if you purchase 10 or more participating Campbell's items at Albertsons, your purchase qualifies you for 500 "Labels for Education" bonus points. The Albertson's store closest to Madeleine is located at 5850 NE Prescott Street. At the bottom of your receipt it will say "Congratulations! Your purchase qualifies you for 500 Labels for Education bonus points." Your receipt must be submitted to the school by October 31st.
FREE: NFL's Punt, Pass & Kick Event
Saturday, September 21 @ 3pm
Coming to the Madeleine field tomorrow is a fun-filled event for kids 6 -15. Click here to see the flyer for complete details. And, click here for the entry form.
Check Out La Salle Sports
In October, La Salle High School is hosting several events for elementary and middle school students who are interested in volleyball, football, and soccer. The events are a chance for youth sports players to meet the coach and players for the sports and watch the games. They also host a pizza party prior to the games. Click on each event to see a flyer with complete details.
Thursday, October 3 – Volleyball vs. Madras (RSVP by 9/25)
Tuesday, October 8 – Boys' Soccer vs. North Marion (RSVP by Oct. 3)
Tuesday, October 15 – Girls' Soccer vs. Molalla (RSVP by Oct. 10)
Friday, October 18 – Football vs. Estacada (RSVP by Oct. 14)
St. Francis Pledge
Parishioners and school families are encouraged this weekend to take the St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor, sponsored by the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change.
The Pledge offers a concrete way to live out our faith by caring for God's Creation and the poor in response to the challenges of global climate change.
The Pledge asks us to PRAY and reflect on the duty to care for God's creation; LEARN about and educate others on the causes and moral dimensions of climate change; ASSESS how people contribute to climate change; ACT to change our choices and behaviors; and ADVOCATE for Catholic principles in climate change discussions and decisions.
For more information and to take the pledge, log on to www.CatholicClimateCovenant.org
Ducks vs Bears
Football Tailgate
with Fr. Mike
Sept. 28 • A few spots left!
Calling all football fans! If you’re going to the Ducks vs. Bears game on September 28 at Autzen Stadium, we have the tailgate party of the year for you! We have room for up to 25 total people to join the tailgate, hosted by Father Mike alongside a 40’ motor home in the Autzen Stadium parking lot. You’ll have great food and beverage, and the opportunity to anticipate this important Pac-12 matchup among friends. (Or quiz Fr. Mike on his Duck football knowledge.) You will also have a chance to meet the families of Duck Alex Balducci and Bear Brennan Scarlett, both grads of Central Catholic. After the game, you’ll be able to pose for photos with these fine student-athletes and party until the parking lot empties.No charge! All we ask is that you email to bulletin@themadeleine.edu to RSVP.
30 months in the making...
our Centennial Book is here
We are pleased to announce that the Centennial Book is printed and ready for sale! This resplendent coffee-table book is rich with history, filled with interesting and entertaining stories, and laden cover-to-cover with photos of events, buildings and people—those you know, or wish you knew.
Hardcover, 224 pages, full-color, 9x12" coffee table book. Available after Masses, in the Parish Office and the School Office. $75
Parish Directory photo sessions set
It's time again for our Parish photo directory! We're hoping to have every parish family photographed this year! There's no obligation to buy—you even receive a free 8x10" photo just for participating. And, you may purchase additional photos. The first sessions are set Wednesday, October 16 through Sunday, October 19. Visit www.themadeleine.edu/directory to schedule your photo session.
In This Week's Parish Bulletin
Download yours at www.themadeleine.edu/bulletin
October Called to Protect training set
Called To Protect training for October is coming up on October 1st in the Parish Hall at 7:00pm.
Who needs to attend? Any volunteer who works with children more than 4 times per year must attend this training, and have a criminal background check. If you have already attended a training session in the past, you do not need to attend again. Questions? Contact Tina Hanselman in the parish office.
Little Church for children Ages 2–5
During 10 am Mass each Sunday
We are starting on September 22nd with Little Church in the Fireside Room. Drop off at 9:50. We need participants. We have four trained volunteers who will get the program launched. If you missed the training, please still participate – we can catch you up super easily. We could use a donation of gently used, clean toys for Little Church. Please drop items off at the rectory to Tina Hanselman, thanselman@themadeleine.edu.
Sacramental Prep class for grades 2-3
Underway in the School Commons at 9:00am, before 10:00am Mass. This class
is for 2-3rd grade. If you have an older student, we have a program for them
too. No one is left out. This year we have a deadline. All students must
be registered and in class no later than September 29th. Students who sign
up after this date will be part of next year’s group. Contact thanselman@themadeleine.edu
100 miles, 1 day, 2 great causes at The Madeleine
Parishioner Moe Codino working hard, training to run 100 miles in 1 day to support 2 great causes here at The Madeleine:
• The Playground for All Players
• The Madeleine outreach ministries.
Moe is doing his part...can you do yours? Visit www.themadeleine.edu/moe to pledge or for information.
This Week’s Checklist
Click here for a quick,fridge-friendly summary
of Madeleine events coming up this week!
Contributing to the Footnotes
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 at 5pm, or Tuesday at 5pm if there is no school on Friday.