Weekly announcements to help parents and students stay informed about important news and events.
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Dear Pilot Parents and Students,
Thank you for a fantastic Welcome Back Dinner! It was great to experience the blue and orange Pilot pride in the Quad and in the Gym.
This week is the start of our bell schedule experiments, one this semester and the other during the second semester. Please re-read the
letter
that was shared over the summer to learn more about the motivation and reasoning behind the experiment. Students are encouraged to look at the bell schedule posters that are posted around campus, along with the school calendar.
Friday will be a late start and 7th period will start at 9:35 a.m.
Have a great week!
Ms. Guevara
Interim Principal
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
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- College Night for Juniors and Parents: Wednesday, September 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall
- Click here to RSVP.
- Pilot Open House: Sunday, October 20, 3:00-5:30 p.m. on the SJND Campus
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San Antonio Avenue Repair and Repaving
: We were notified today that repaving work will be done on San Antonio Avenue (between Chestnut Street and Park Street) from
September 16 to September 18
, with construction hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, there may be temporary loss of on-street parking and motorists may experience additional traffic. Please plan accordingly.
Student Picture Retakes
: Student Picture Retakes will take place next
Wednesday, September 18
during lunch in Notre Dame Hall.
Student Life Fundraiser
: Friday kicked off our annual Student Life Fundraiser. This year we will be hosting a community-wide raffle. All students were given a packet of 10 raffle tickets. Each family is asked to sell at least ten $10.00 raffle tickets to friends, coworkers, and family. Additional tickets may be picked up from Mrs. Stein.
Please return the envelope before September 23
(feel free to return in batches) with the filled-out raffle tickets and payment (cash or check written out to SJND).
The raffle will be held at lunch on September 27
. Winners need not be present to win.
Five individuals will win $100.00
Two individuals will win $250.00
Two individuals will win $500.00
One individual will win $1,000.00
All money we receive will go directly to supporting the co-curricular programs at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School.
Participation in this fundraiser:
- Demonstrates the PRIDE we have in SJND
- Supports divisions for P2BAP and Spirit Week!
- Creates lifelong, happy memories with friends and classmates during your child’s time at SJND
- Provides funding to support our Club Life
- Helps provide yearbooks for all students
- Improves student activities, appreciation, and support
- Provides funds for year round assemblies and activities
Thank you for your support!
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Booster Club Pasta Dinner
: Be sure to buy your Pasta Dinner tickets before they sell out! Our 30th Annual SJND Booster Club Pasta Dinner is on
Saturday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m
. This fun-filled evening includes a basket raffle, silent auction, and a delicious family-style dinner. Tickets are $15 for children/students/seniors, $30 for adults, or $300 for a table of 10. All proceeds benefit SJND Athletics.
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Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala:
Please join us for the Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala for Tuition Assistance on
Saturday, October 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m
. Enjoy a cocktail hour and dinner at the Claremont Country Club and take in performances by SJND choral group
One Voice
and world-renowned singer
Frederica von Stade, performing with Taylor Viera '20
. Early Bird Tickets are on sale now!
Ticket prices increase on October 1
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Practice PSAT Exam
: SJND will administer a practice PSAT exam on
Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
All Juniors are strongly encouraged to take this exam.
The practice PSAT exam will give students the opportunity to prepare for the actual PSAT exam, which will be given to ALL Juniors on Testing Day, October 16. The PSAT exam measures a) what you learn in high school and b) what you need to succeed in college. The PSAT is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program and the National Hispanic Recognition Program, among many other scholarship/recognition programs.
The Practice PSAT exam administration at SJND will include individualized score reports which students can use to personalize their PSAT and SAT practice.
The registration deadline is
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
. There is an exam fee of $10 that can be submitted by cash or check on the day of the exam. Students should bring two Number 2 pencils, a calculator, snacks, and water.
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The Princeton Review's ACT ULTIMATE 18 Prep Course:
SJND is a proud partner of The Princeton Review and will offer two prep courses on campus this year: an ACT Prep Course in the fall and an SAT Prep Course in the spring. Junior and Senior students should strongly consider taking the ACT prep course in the fall,
in preparation for the December 14 ACT exam
. The ACT Ultimate 18 Prep Course offers 18 hours of focused class time, review and practice books, three scheduled proctored practice tests, and additional full-length and single-section practice tests. Our SJND students will also receive homework assignments tailored to them, customized study plans for their prep pace, and interactive goal setting and improvement tracking. All prep materials are included in the cost of the course, which is $630 after discount (use promo code STJOSEPH30OFF)
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Course/Practice Test Schedule
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The deadline to register is
September 23.
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Counseling Announcements
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- Ms. Yee will be in junior English classes this week discussing the PSAT.
- This Friday, the counseling team will be at the UC Counselor Conference gaining valuable professional development about University of California admissions updates.
- Junior Families: Please RSVP for College Night on Wednesday, September 18, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall.
- Juniors and Seniors: College admissions representative visits to SJND begin this week. Learn more about academics, campus life, the admissions process and more. Students must sign up in Naviance. For the full list of colleges, please click here.
- Upcoming College Fairs:
- Bishop O’Dowd College Fair - Wednesday, September 11, 6:00-9:00 p.m. (see flyer for details)
- City-Wide College Fair (at College of Alameda) - Wednesday, September 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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St. Joseph Basilica's first year of confirmation program is now open for registration.
Click here
or you can stop by the Parish Office at your convenience. The deadline for registration is on September 15.
From Deacon Peter Lawongkerd, Interim Youth Minister at St. Joseph Basilica:
Our goal is to serve Catholic teens in grades 8 through 11 by preparing them for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our program includes monthly faith formation sessions, Youth Mass, Adoration, and other liturgical celebrations and service opportunities. Registration fee for the First Year is $100 and Second Year is $200. Program begins in October. Participating in this program is very crucial, because the Sacrament of Confirmation prepares for the Sacrament of Matrimony or other Sacraments in the future. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please do not hesitate to call or email me.
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