November 22, 2019 Thanksgiving Message from the Head of School Dear Notre Dame Community,
As we celebrate Thanksgiving with grateful hearts, we ask God's continued blessing on all members of our Notre Dame family.
Dr. Judith A. Dwyer
News from the Technology Department The last of Notre Dame's classroom upgrades were completed this week in the Mansion. Over the past few years, Notre Dame has looked to improve connectivity and engagement in class, while also remaining nimble and organic with the content being taught. Through this initiative, each classroom at Notre Dame now features at least one high resolution projector, whiteboard, and a wireless connection with an Apple TV. Announcements Support Notre Dame while shopping for Christmas gifts! Did you know that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchases to the Academy of Notre Dame at no cost to you? Register today...it only takes a few moments!
Join the Women's Chorale at Malvern's Christmas on King Join the Women's Chorale at Malvern's Christmas on King. The ND Women's Chorale and Malvern Men's Chorus will bring in the Christmas season as Santa arrives and the Christmas tree is lit. Please join us for this festive event on December 7 at 5:30 pm.
Save the Date Save the date for the Academy's Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 pm. The call time for all students is 6:30 pm. All sixth and seventh grade students are required to participate in the Annual Christmas Concert. Additionally, Middle School Women's Chorale, Middle School Ensemble, Nightingales, Women's Chorale and Ensemble are a part of this performance. Students and parents should reference the course syllabi for specifics regarding concert dress. We hope to see you in the audience!
Upcoming Counselor Chat Save the date and be sure to RSVP for the upcoming Counseling Department "Counselor Chat" on Tuesday, December 3. Local therapists Katie Bateman and Bonnie Marshall will be on hand to discuss, Healthy Versus Unhealthy Behaviors in Teen Girls: How Parents Can Help in a question/answer format. We look forward to a productive conversation about parenting teenage girls!
Register for Private Music Lessons Private music lessons are offered to any student in either the middle school or upper school. Lessons are offered in piano, violin, voice, cello, and flute. All lessons will be offered after school unless other arrangements are made with the teacher. Please return this form, along with a check in the amount of $480 payable to The Academy of Notre Dame, no later than Friday, December 6. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Lindsay Miller at 610-687-0650 ext. 203 or by email at lmiller@ndapa.org.
Around Campus ND Prepares Turkey Baskets for St. Francis Inn Middle school students gathered on Thursday to help sort and organize donations and make cards for this year's turkey baskets. Next week members of the senior class will help to package thirty boxes for delivery to families assisted by the St. Francis Inn. The St. Francis Inn strives to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless of Philadelphia with food, clothing, and hospitality.
ND Seniors Shine in All-Star Game Congratulations to ND seniors Meghan Mitchell, Emily Graeff, Vivi Trumpbour, and Mia Leonhardt for being selected to play in the Senior All-Star game that took place this weekend at Bryn Mawr College. Meghan Mitchell scored for Team Freedom and Mia Leonhardt scored for Team Liberty. Team Liberty was coached by ND's Varsity Head Coach, Adele Williams, and took home the win with a score of 3-1. Read the full story here.
Parents' Press December Service Opportunities: City Team
Notre Dame fathers and their daughters are invited to volunteer with City Team on December 3. During this service project volunteers will be packing gifts for children that are less fortunate. Please click here to sign-up.
The Annual Malvern Prep Christmas Party
ND Christmas Ornaments The Parents' Association is selling a hand-painted Christmas ornament of the Mansion by artist Geri Dibiase. The ornaments are $25 each and will be available to purchase at the Mother-Daughter Christmas Luncheon and through a link after the event. If you have any questions please contact Paula Gaughan at pgaughan@ndapa.org. School Calendar November November 24 Service Trip
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