April 30, 2021 Junior Ring Mass Last Friday, April 23, the Class of 2022 participated in a revered Notre Dame tradition that links generations of students and alumnae to the cherished Notre Dame sisterhood. Thank you to the students and families who joined us for this very special event!
Father-Daughter Walk • Tomorrow, Saturday, May 1
We look forward to welcoming ND students and their fathers/special friends to the Father-Daughter Walk tomorrow Saturday, May 1, 10-11 a.m. on ND's Schneider Family Track, in support of St. Francis Inn. The walk will be followed by a party with food trucks and a DJ on Gillin Terrace.
Participating students will receive one hour of indirect service for completing the hour walk. Check-in required prior to the event. T-shirt pick-up (pre-orders only) will be available prior to May 1.
On-site registration will be available on May 1. Questions? Please contact Paula Gaughan, Parent Liaison, at pgaughan@ndapa.org.
Spring Concert - NEW DATE 5/3 Due to inclement weather, we have moved the Spring Concert (originally scheduled for Thursday, April 29) to Monday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
HEALTH PROTOCOL REMINDERS
Please notify Mrs. Jennifer McCulloch, RN if your daughter meets any of the above scenarios.
Off campus with illness for three or more days: Contact Mrs. Marianne Gonzaga, RN for instructions regarding returning to campus, including documentation from your healthcare provider.
Travel: Testing or quarantine is not required when traveling out of state.
Virtual Learner Protocol: Virtual learning is reserved for those students who cannot come to campus for a week or more due to health concerns or other special circumstances, including but not limited to those related to COVID-19. Parents - please contact Mrs. Jennifer McCulloch (jmcculloch@ndapa.org) regarding your daughter's need for virtual learning. Students who are off-campus for shorter periods of time may log on to their classes' Google Meets after requesting access from their teachers, but will be marked absent. Please call the absence line when your daughter will be absent from school.
Important Reminder for All Student-Athletes REMINDER: Please do not drop off your athletic bags at Launfal prior to being dropped off at your normal location in the morning. This is causing significant congestion in the Launfal parking lot, with faculty and staff unable to park.
Please walk your athletic bags and equipment to Launfal after you have been dropped off at your designated area prior to entering the school.
The Varsity Golf Team is having a fantastic season so far (read more below)! View more photos via our Smugmug gallery here, or click here to purchase prints from photographer Jay Gorodetzer. Please contact Lisa D'Orazio, Director of Marketing & Communications for a non-watermarked jpg.
Congrats to Science Fair Winners! Congratulations to the students below who turned in outstanding projects at the PJAS Regional Meet, the Delaware Valley Science Fair and the Delaware County Science Fair!
PJAS Regional 1A Meet
Delaware County Science Fair
Delaware Valley Science Fair
Biology Teacher Jess Reid shares, "While this was an unorthodox year with many challenges, the students' passion for learning and science was clearly evidenced throughout the independent research process. These young women showed profound growth throughout the year, taking risks and exploring new techniques in different areas of science. I am beyond thrilled with the results, and their accolades are a testament to their efforts."
ND Advanced Art Student Exhibition ND Advanced Art students presented their senior year art concentrations, showcasing their outstanding talents for family and teachers, at their Art Exhibition on Thursday, April 29. As the number of guests was limited this year, students also created a video tour of the exhibition. Congratulations to all our AP Advanced Art students on their hard work and creativity this year and throughout their ND career! (Photos by Julie McNulty.) Check out the full gallery of photos from the AP Art Exhibition on the ND SmugMug page.
Athletics Update Our golf team is having a great season so far. The team is 6-0 in Inter-Ac league play, with wins over Agnes Irwin, EA, Baldwin (2) and SCH (2). After another win over the Hill School this week, they moved to 7-0 on the season. Led by seniors Stephanie Bonini, Lauren Liebezeit, Maeve Pinheiro, Heather Styslinger, Peyton Williamson and Sydney Worrell, they will play out their final IAAL match against Agnes Irwin on May 5 at Overbrook CC and will wrap up the season with the Inter-Ac Championship at French Creek CC on May 12. Good luck, ND golfers!
The track team had a successful meet last Saturday, April 24 vs. AIS, Baldwin and SCH. They took 1st place overall, recording many 1st place finishes and great performances all around. They followed that up with another successful meet on a very warm Wednesday at home vs. AIS and Baldwin. They are in action again tomorrow, May 1 at Episcopal Academy at 10 a.m.
The crew program continues to improve as the season progresses. They were participated in two regattas last weekend; on Saturday, they raced against the Hill School at Core Creek Park where the novice boats came in 1st and 3rd place, the 2nd 8 came in first and our Varsity four came in 2nd. They were on the Schuylkill River again on Sunday at the 3rd Manny Flick Regatta, recording strong showings in their events. Tomorrow, May 1, they will participate in the City Championships on the Schuylkill River. Good luck, ND rowers!
Middle School lacrosse finally started their season last week, facing up against Ss Colman-John Neumann School. Both the Varsity and the JV teams came out strong but ended up on the wrong end of the scoreline. They competed again on Wednesday against EA; although they were on the wrong end of the final scoreline, they played well and put in a good team effort. Congratulations to Notre Dame Basketball players Maeve McErlane '22, 2nd Team All-State and 1st Team All-Delco; Izzy Casale '21, 3rd Team All-Delco; Julia Dever '22, Honorable Mention All-Delco; and Katie Halligan, Honorable Mention All-Delco for their outstanding efforts on the court this year!
ST@MP'ND: Moving Forward Diversity Conference The Academy of Notre Dame and Malvern Prep will offer a student diversity conference entitled: ST@MP'ND: Moving Forward on May 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In Honor of ND Faculty & Staff - Day of Giving May 4 If there has ever been a year where we celebrate our educators, it is now! The faculty and staff at Notre Dame have gone the extra mile helping your daughters stay engaged and healthy during what has been a challenging time. On Tuesday, May 4, National Teacher Appreciation Day, you can thank that special teacher, staff member or coach by donating in their honor to The Notre Dame Fund; each person will be notified of your thoughtful generosity.
By supporting the Academy with a gift to this fund, you will help to ensure that Notre Dame's mission of inspiring your women will continue for years to come.
Please contact Mimi Koelle with any questions at mkoelle@ndapa.org or (610) 971-4919. Now, more than ever, we are thankful for your generous support!
Calling All Interested Volunteers!
While our school successfully reimagined ways to safely run events virtually this past year, we are hopeful and excited about the opportunity to safely resume in-person events for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. With that goal in mind, the Parents' Association welcomes all new and returning volunteers to help support the variety of anticipated school events. If you are interested in engaging with the school community at a deeper level and want to learn more, please explore our recently updated ND Parents Webpage and fill out the Parent Volunteer Contact Information Form HERE.
The 49th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale Volunteer Sign-up The Academy of Notre Dame Annual Fine Art Show & Sale is a wonderful tradition at the school and is approaching its 49th year! Not only is the show & sale one of the premier fundraisers in support of the school, it is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in our ND family. FATHER-DAUGHTER WALK | May 1 *SPRING CONCERT | May 3 DAY OF GIVING | May 4 SPRING DANCE SHOWS | May 5-6 KAIROS LXIX | May 11-14 CLASS OF 2021 PROM | May 15 SPIRIT DAY | May 21 GRADE 8 GRADUATION DINNER | May 23 CLASS OF 2022 SOCIAL EVENT | May 28 CLASS OF 2021 AGAPE DINNER | June 1
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