October 11, 2019 A Message from Interim Associate Head of School Community Time is a forty-minute period offered each day during which students have a variety of options. This period is used on Wednesdays for our community to gather in prayer, where the Campus Ministry team shares reflections on relevant topics of the day. Most recently, these included climate change and water scarcity. On the other four days of the week when special events are not planned, students in grades 6-7 attend clubs three days and enjoy a much needed respite on the fourth day. All other students may sign up for any of the forty clubs we are offering this year, enjoy a snack, meet with a teacher, take time for prayer in the chapel, or spend some time in quiet.
Dr. Lisa T. Hoban Announcements Important Information - October 16 Noon Dismissal Special Testing Schedule October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019 is a day set aside for testing in grades 7-11, and a retreat for grade 6. An optional college application workshop will be offered for seniors.
Dismissal is 12:00 pm.
Administration of the following tests will take place: Grade 7: Practice High School Entrance and Scholarship Test (Practice HSPT) Grade 8: High School Entrance and Scholarship Test (HSPT) Grade 9: PSAT 8/9 Grade 10: PSAT Grade 11: PSAT
Students in grade 6 will participate in a retreat with our Campus Minister, Mrs. Jo Gandolfo. Mrs. Gandolfo will provide more details regarding the retreat.
Seniors are invited to join the college counselors for an optional college application workshop.
Please note that seniors do not report to school on Tuesday, October 15. This is set aside as a college visitation day. All students in grades 6-11 report to school on Tuesday, October 15.
On Wednesday, October 16, the cafeteria will be open for breakfast from 7:30 am-8:00 am. A limited lunch menu will be available from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. The library will be closed.
Lower Merion
Students from districts not noted above will require alternate transportation. Only student-athletes with practices or games who will be moderated by coaches may remain on campus.
Please confirm busing information with your school district.
Please contact Mrs. Eife at keife@ndapa.org with any questions.
Winter Uniform Update We will be moving into winter uniforms on October 15 this year. Please read below for expectations. Students must wear light or heavyweight navy tights. Tights without feet require socks to cover the gap between socks and tights.
Save the Date: On Tuesday, November 5 we will gather as a community to induct the newest members of the Notre Dame National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society. We warmly invite the families of the inductees to join us for the ceremony. This is the first year that middle school students will be inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:20 am in the Aimee Willard Gymnasium.
Center for Global Leadership 2020 Exchange Opportunities The CGL is offering two exchange opportunities and one service trip for 2020. Please see this slide presentation for details. The application period is open now through October 25. Please contact Mrs. Nora Moffat, Director Center for Global Leadership, with any questions.
Second Opportunity to Purchase Class Sweatshirts Good news! If you missed the chance to buy your class-colored sweatshirt, or you would like to order a second sweatshirt, the online shop will re-open from Friday, October 4 through Friday, October 18. The sweatshirt is $25 with school pickup or you can ship to home for an additional fee.
Please order here or the link can also be found on the Shamrock Shop Online Shop. The sweatshirts will be ready approximately two weeks after the online shop closes.
Important Changes to the AP Exam Program CollegeBoard has made some improvements to the registration process for AP exams. All AP students must register and pay for the exams by October 31. Students will receive a class code from their AP teachers to register online through CollegeBoard.org. Please sign and return the AP Contract emailed to all AP students and parents. New this year you can pay for the exams using a credit card here. Please contact Ms. O'Toole at aotoole@ndapa.org with any questions.
Campus Ministry Office Upcoming Events Tuesday, October 15: 9th Grade Service Trip to Nana's Attic Thrift Shop
Rescheduled Twelfth and Eighth Grade Class Photos On Friday, October 18, the senior and eighth grade classes will have group photos taken in front of the Mansion for the yearbook. Uniforms are not required, however students are asked to dress appropriately and may wear those clothes for the remainder of the day.
Seniors: Arrive at the Mansion patio by 7:30 am
There will be no retakes or Photoshop work for students who are not present.
Please contact Mr. Quigg with any questions. Around Campus ND Student Council Hosts Denim Day in Support of BreastCancer.org The Academy was a sea of pink and denim last Friday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Denim Day is an ND tradition that raises money for breastcancer.org, an important resource for patients, survivors, and families affected by breast cancer. The day is hosted by the ND Student Council and with the donations of the faculty, staff, and students raised an impressive $2,438.34! Please click here to enjoy photos from the day!
ND Celebrates Annual Father Daughter Communion Breakfast ND fathers and daughters gathered at the Springfield Country Club on Sunday, October 6 for the annual Father Daughter Communion Breakfast. Visit the ND SmugMug page to view photos from the event.
Living Our Hallmarks - Service in Action As part of the new service curriculum implemented by the Religion Department and Campus Ministry, Mr. Decusatis' religion class visited the Friends Association in West Chester this week. The students selected the non-profit organization after discussing service, charity, and social justice in class. After researching local charities, Mr. Decusatis' first period class selected the Friends Association, which helps homeless or near homeless families stabilize their lives and find or maintain permanent housing. The organization also provides an Emergency Family Shelter if needed. During their visit, ND students packaged family toiletry bags, made trick or treat bags, decorated a bulletin board, spread grass seed, organized a library, and learned about poverty and homelessness in Chester County.
Middle Schoolers Make PB & Js for the Patrician Society On Tuesday, October 8 forty middle school students gathered during Community Time to make PB & J sandwiches for the Patrician Society. The Patrician Society is a non-profit, nonsectarian organization designed to meet the basic human needs of economically disadvantaged adults, children and families in our community. The organization provides an emergency food cupboard and assists clients with mortgage and utility payments.
ND Celebrates 30 Years of Service at Women of Hope On Sunday, October 6 Notre Dame kicked off their 30th year of visiting Women of Hope as part of the school's social service program. Once a month, Notre Dame students sign up to prepare side dishes for a faculty-provided main course, then serve dinner to the women at the residence, which is run by the Sisters of Mercy. This week Seniors Lily Ciocca and CeCe Quirk, Juniors Grace Quirk, Hanna Bodner, Sophia Pappano, Abby D'Anjolell, Molly Stirling and Megan McNeill joined faculty members at WOH. The next visit is November 10.
Riley Shaak Records 1000th Career Volleyball Kill During ND's competition against Merion Mercy on Wednesday afternoon Riley Shaak '20 completed her 1000th career kill! Riley is the first to reach this incredible milestone in ND athletics history! The Irish won 25-11, 25-14 and 25-12. Shaak finished the match with 13 kills and four aces. Click here to read about her record breaking day on PA Prep Live. Congratulations, Riley! Parents' Press Service Opportunities for Students & Families
The Annual Food Drive for the Patrician Society will be November 16, all are invited to help sort and stock donations. Please click here to register. Please note space is limited to 10 people per shift and you will be lifting items.
47th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale
Save the Date School Calendar Use the links below to view the week ahead schedules for high school and middle school. October October 12
October 14
October 15
October 15 Grade 9 Service Trip
October 16 Grade 6 Retreat
October 16 Grade 7: Practice High School Entrance and Scholarship Test (Practice HSPT) Grade 8: High School Entrance and Scholarship Test (HSPT) Grade 9: PSAT 8/9 Grade 10: PSAT Grade 11: PSAT
October 18
October 18 Fall Fling
October 18
October 20 October 20
October 21 Grade 9 Service
October 21 JET Tour
October 22 Step-Up "Bully Prevention" Dress Down-Wear Orange
October 23 Experience ND Day
October 24
October 25
October 29 November November 1-4
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