March 12, 2021 Dear ND Community,
In honor of their last 100 days before Commencement, seniors are enjoying a day of celebration today - from a breakfast tailgate and goodie bags to a special Prom announcement and a scavenger hunt. We look forward to sharing more moments of celebration for the "blue" Class of 2021 in their final weeks as Notre Dame students.
2021-2022 Curriculum Guide The 2021-2022 Curriculum Guide is now available. The Counseling Department will be meeting with students in grades 9-12 to develop their course plans and schedules for next year. All Upper School curriculum questions can be directed to Mrs. Kim Burke at ktburke@ndapa.org.
From the College Counseling Office We are wishing our seniors good luck as final decisions for colleges roll out over the next few weeks. We are so proud of you!
We have been digging into college essay research and brainstorming with our juniors during our college counseling seminar classes and will be starting our mid-semester check-ins with students soon.
For our 9th and 10th grade students, we have a couple opportunities in the coming weeks:
Upcoming Events
Parent Zoom Conversation - March 18 Parents are invited to join Notre Dame's Counseling Department and Health & Wellness Coordinator on Thursday, March 18 from 7:00-8:00 pm, for a Zoom conversation on "Supporting Your Student and Family Through the Changing Pandemic." Register online here.
SpeakUp! Virtual Parenting Adult Coffee - March 19 With the longevity of the pandemic, we have seen an increase in eating disorders and compulsive exercising as behaviors teenagers feel they can control. Please join SpeakUp! for a virtual parenting adult coffee discussing Body Image on Friday, March 19 from 8:30-10 am. Register here and contact Jennifer Butler, Director of Counseling, with any questions.
Important Busing Information - March 26 There will be a noon dismissal for all grades on Friday, March 26. 12:00 noon bus transportation will be provided by the following school districts and private transportation services:
For students from districts not listed above, please make alternate transportation arrangements for a noon dismissal. Students enjoyed a surprise hot chocolate bar last Friday!
Virtual Spring Break Courses for Students "Looking for some unique global learning experiences this spring break? Browse through this document to learn about programs that focus on a variety of topics from Global Citizenship to South African Dance to Mass Incarceration. If interested in a program, fill out the form linked in the document by Wednesday, March 17. Mrs. Moffat will reach out regarding registration and payment by Friday, March 19. Financial assistance may be available."
ND Summer Sports Camps Return! The Academy of Notre Dame Athletic Department is delighted to be able offer our student-athletes summer sports programs and camps. Here are the options available to our Middle and Upper School student-athletes:
Upper School: Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Soccer Fitness, Tennis and Volleyball
Middle School options: Basketball, Crew and Field Hockey Help Spread the Word for ND Admissions! The ND Admissions team would love your help in spreading the word to prospective families. Spring weather has arrived, and so have our brand new lawn signs!
Please consider picking up a sign and placing it on your lawn to promote ND Admissions and "After Hours" tours on our extraordinary campus! Lawn signs are available for pick up after carline or after sport practices on the front porch of the Advancement Cottage (next to our North Campus Building), or have your daughter swing by the Admissions Suite (first floor St. Julie) for a sign.
We deeply appreciate your assistance and support in promoting the Notre Dame sisterhood!
Please direct questions to Ms. Heayung Cho, Admissions Associate, at admissions@ndapa.org. Women of ND, Made Phenomenally - ND Celebrates Women's History Month Click to expand.
Lent Week 5 As you have journeyed toward God, how have your eyes been opened? What do you see now that has drawn you closer to God? This Lenten journey has challenged us to rise and take up our mat and walk. How far have you come on your journey? What are you carrying with you?
DAILY CHECK REMINDER The Daily Check is not getting completed for some students. Please remind your daughter that she completes this important step every morning.
From the ND Librarian: COVID-19 Resources & Vaccine Info Below are some websites, compiled by our school librarian, containing reliable information about COVID-19: CHOP PolicyLab - Responding to COVID-19 John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center Massachusetts General Hospital - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Chester County Health Department (Vaccine Information) Courtesy of Vicki Abens, ND Librarian PARENT LENTEN PROGRAM | Mar. 12/19/26 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | Mar. 14 PARENT ZOOM CONVERSATION | Mar. 18 END OF QUARTER 3 | Mar. 19 SPEAKUP! VIRTUAL PARENTING ADULT COFFEE | March 19 CLASS 2025 PARENT NIGHT | Mar. 23 GR. 12 "LIFE BEYOND THE GATES" | Mar. 24 NOON DISMISSAL | Mar. 26
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