Supporting the Whole Child
Helping Every Child Learn, Grow, and Thrive
What makes a Madeleine education special? It’s the teacher who inspires a love of reading, the resources that help a child overcome a learning challenge, the opportunities to grow in faith and friendship, and the experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and well-being.
That’s the heart of this year’s paddle raise: Supporting the Whole Child
Our goal is to raise $55,000 to invest in four interconnected pillars that nurture our students academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Rather than funding a single project, the paddle raise supports the resources, programs, and experiences that help every child feel supported, develop important life skills, and fully participate in our school community.
Celebrating Literacy & Language
Inspiring curiosity, discovery, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our library is more than a place to find a book. It’s where children discover new interests, explore different cultures, and develop a love of reading. Paddle raise funds will support library upgrades, including new flooring, furniture and displays, as well as books, curriculum, Spanish-language materials, and language enrichment opportunities. These investments will help create a welcoming, engaging space that serves students as both a library and a Spanish classroom while fostering a love of reading and language.
From our teachers:
“My hope is to make our library a welcoming hub for students and teachers alike, with an expanded nonfiction collection and more books about Spanish-speaking countries and cultures. As our students learn more Spanish, I would love to have books that spark their curiosity and encourage them to keep exploring the language beyond the classroom!” -Ms. Rina
Learning Support
Giving every child the tools and environment they need to succeed.
Every child learns differently. Funds will provide classroom sensory libraries, quiet corners and self-regulation spaces, tools for specialist classrooms, Learning Loft resources and equipment, and educational opportunities focused on learning differences.These resources help remove barriers to learning so students can feel comfortable, focused, included, and ready to learn.
From our teachers:
“Every learner’s brain and body work differently—and the right tools can make all the difference! Equipping every classroom with developmentally appropriate supports like wobble stools, flexible seating cushions, noise-reducing headphones, and fidgets boosts engagement, supports regulation, and helps students stay ready to learn. When these tools are available to everyone, we normalize that learning looks different for each student.” – Mrs. Matteri
Wellness
Helping children build healthy habits and thrive.
Children learn best when they feel well, connected, and supported. Paddle raise funds will support PE and wellness curriculum and equipment, digital safety and media literacy education through The Social Institute, and wellness programming and guest speakers. These resources help students develop resilience, emotional awareness, physical well-being, and healthy habits that extend beyond the classroom.
From our teachers:
“The funds from the paddle raise will help to buy new equipment for the gym like new mini goals, a portable, adjustable net for volleyball/pickleball/tennis that can be used inside and outside! A lot of the equipment is old, torn, or we need more of things to accommodate our larger class sizes. Having new equipment for the gym allows us to have more options in our games and activities to get the students moving and being active while supporting the whole child and creating a fun environment!” – Angela Collier
Faith & Belonging
Creating a community where every child feels seen and valued.
At the heart of a Madeleine education is our Catholic mission. Funds will support books, curriculum, resources, programming, student retreats, and experiences that deepen faith, broaden perspectives, celebrate diverse voices, and strengthen connection and belonging. These opportunities help children grow in compassion and understanding while recognizing that they are valued members of our school community.
From our teachers:
“Support of our faith and belonging initiatives allows us to create experiences like our recent middle school retreat, a full retreat dedicated to helping students grow in community, faith, and leadership. School resources made it possible to bring in an incredible guest facilitator. Retreats are special events that can shape a student’s entire educational journey and we would love to offer them for years to come! “ – Jasmine Bush
Every Dollar Makes a Tangible Difference
These four pillars reflect our shared commitment to knowing, supporting, and developing each child as a whole person. From a welcoming library and engaging language resources to tools that help students navigate challenges, every investment makes a difference in our children’s everyday experiences.
Our goal is to raise $55,000, and every contribution brings us closer to making these investments a reality.
You don’t have to attend the auction to make an impact! If you won’t be joining us for Midnight in Monte Carlo on November 7, we invite you to support the Whole Child Initiative with a donation using the link below.
Every gift matters. Every dollar helps provide meaningful resources and experiences that allow our students to learn, grow, and thrive.
Donate to the Paddle Raise
Together, we can help every Madeleine student flourish—in the classroom, in our community, and beyond.
Thank you for being part of what makes The Madeleine so special!