The Sonar:
Your weekly news and updates
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Dear NDA Parents,
We thank you dear parents for your time and your support of the Academy by attending our Back-To-School-Nights (BTSN). Your presence reflects the power of our school, of our working together for the sake of your children. Your children are so precious to us!
Last night, we met with our our wonderful Preschool and Kinder Prep families, and look look forward to meeting our Kinder through 4th grade parents on Tuesday, September 10th, and then our 5th-8th grade parents on Wednesday, September 11th. These
parent-only
meetings will begin in your child's homeroom at 5:45pm.
We have a special invitation for the parents who are new to NDA this year. At 5pm, before your Back-To-School Night, all of our homeroom and special area teachers will be assembled in the Dempsey Social Hall so you can meet the whole team instructing your children. Administration and members of our Parent Guild will also be on hand to answer questions. If you missed the invitation, emailed yesterday, here is the link so you can RSVP.
Guild Meeting
:
Thank you to all of the parents who attended our 1st Guild meeting on Wednesday. We were thrilled to meet all of the new families in attendance. Here is a link to the minutes:
Guild Meeting Minutes
On Thursday, October 3rd, the Guild Officers will meet with all of the Room Parents in the Teachers' Workroom at 8am. All other parents are also welcome to attend. On Tuesday, October 8th, the Guild invites all parennts to attend their first social of the year, "Taco Tuesday". This will be held at the Bay Club, across the street from the school. More details to follow. Questions? Contact President Mrs. Jennifer Kling,
[email protected]
Dad’s Club Meeting
:
Monday, September 9th, 5:30pm at Club M (Grand Del Mar). All Dad’s are welcome! Questions? Contact President, Mr. Franco Simone, Franco Simone, [email protected]
Bonjour! (NDA’s Family Fun Festival)
:
Sunday, September 29th from 12:30pm-4:00pm on Dolphin Field! Planning Meetings on Wednesdays, September 11th and September 25th, following Morning Prayer in the Teachers' Workroom. All are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Bonjour Chair, Mrs. Carla Francavilla, [email protected].
The end of September is very special to us, as we celebrate the feast day of two of our Founders! The Feast Day for St. Vincent de Paul is on September 27th and the Feast Day for St. Chaumond is on September 28th. To celebrate these events, our students (and Staff!) will have the option to wear free dress. Free dress guidelines are included in the calendar section of the Sonar.
Yours in union with Christ and His Blessed Mother,
The Sisters de l’Union-Chrétienne de St. Chaumond
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The Most Holy Name of Mary
Thursday, September 12th
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“Lord our God, when your Son was dying on the altar of the cross,
He gave us as our mother the one He had chosen to be His own mother,
the Blessed Virgin Mary; grant that we who call upon the holy name of Mary, our mother, with confidence in her protection may receive strength
and comfort in all our needs”
( Marian Sacramentary, Mass for the Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary).
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We will celebrate Adoration following Mass on the first Friday of the month, starting tomorrow,
September 6th
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Sometimes the mornings don't go as planned..
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On those
rare
occasions that your child's lunch does not make it with them to school, just drop of the lunch bag to the office, labeled with your child's name and homeroom, and we will make sure they receive it!
M-Th Lunch Times
:
PS/KP: 11:30
Kinder: 12:00
1st-4th: 12:00
5th-8th: 12:35
Friday Lunch Times:
PS/KP: 11:40
Kinder: 11:15
1st-4th: 11:15
5th-8th: 11:45
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Please take a moment to review our
Campus Safety Procedures!
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School Entrance:
Your family code for the office door was emailed to you by our Registrar, Stephanie Killion. Please commit the code to your memory to speed your access to the school. If you cannot find your code, contact our Registrar, Stephanie, at [email protected]
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September
:
Friday, September 6th
- 8am Mass, Summer Formal Uniform
- 8:45am Adoration
- 9am 8th Grade Retreat (Free Dress after Mass!)
Monday, September 9th - Friday, September 27th
Star Renaissance Testing, 1st - 8th grade * See schedule below
Monday, September 9th
- 5:30pm Dads' Club Meeting, Club M, Grand Del Mar
Tuesday, September 10th
- 4pm Day Care Closes
- 5pm K-4th Grade Parents: New-To-NDA Meeting(Dempsey Social Hall)
- 5:45pm K-4th Grade Back-To-School Night (Parents Only)
Location Change: Meet in your child's homeroom!
Wednesday, September 11th
- 4pm Day Care Closes
- 5pm 5th-8th Grade Parents: New-To-NDA Meeting (Dempsey Social Hall)
- 5:45pm 5th-8th Grade Back-To-School Night (Parents Only)
Location Change: Meet in your child's homeroom!
Monday, September 23rd
:Grand Del Mar Resort
- 12:45pm 14th Annual Golf Tournament
- 4pm Day Care Closes
- 5:00pm Welcome Dinner
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Thursday, September 26th:
St. Vincent de Paul and St. Chaumond are two of the Founders of the Sisters' Order. In honor of their Feast Days, 9/27 and 9/28, the students may wear
FREE DRESS on Thursday, 9/26
! Please click the button below for our Free Dress Guidelines.
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Friday, September 27th
: August/September Birthdays Celebrated at Recess
Recess Times:
- PS/KP: 9:30am
- Kinder: 10am
- 1st-4th: 9:25am
- 5th-8th: 9:10am
Birthday treats are optional and not required.
Students are expected to use appropriate social skills and not pressure their peers to bring treats on their birthdays.
- Students may offer the treat to students in their class only.
- Snack size must be appropriate sized and limited to ONE treat per student.
- Any additional treats will be returned to the parents.
- Please, no party favors, balloons, or decorations.
Sunday, September 29th
: NDA Dolphin
Field
- 12:30-4:00: BONJOUR! Family Fun Festival
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STAR Renaissance testing occurs at NDA and throughout the Diocese of San Diego over the next few weeks. The STAR Test is administered three times a year. This is the first time your student will take the assessment this year.
Assessment results will be provided to parents after the testing period. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to discuss the results of your student’s assessment.
As a reminder, the STAR Test is only a single snapshot into the overall picture of your child’s progress.
Families are encouraged to schedule doctor, dentist, or other appointments on days that will not impact the testing schedule. We are aware that this is not always possible, so we will have make-up testing throughout the testing period. There is no need to study for the STAR Test. The best way to help your student prepare is to give them a nutritious breakfast and good night’s rest.
Future STAR Tests:
Jan. 13-31
Apr. 27- May 15
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Note: Revised Schedule
(8-2 will test on Tuesday instead of tomorrow, 9/5)
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BE A SUPERHERO!
Join Our Lunch Team!
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Monday through Friday we rely on 3 to 4 parents to assist our staff during the student’s lunch hour. An NDA staff person is on duty during the lunch time, but for the safety of our students,
dear parent
for additional support.
The commitment:
Only one hour, one day a week, for the Fall Trimester (Today-11/22)
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Monday–Thursday: 12:00-1:05
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Fridays: 11:15-12:20
Openings
:
- Monday: 1 spot
- Tuesday: 1 spot
- Wednesdays: 2 Spots
In return for your time, you will receive
:
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2 hours of volunteer time!
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The gift of seeing your child interact with their peers!!
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Superhero Status among the NDA Staff and Students!!!
Note: Lunch Superheros must complete
all volunteer requirements!
Requirements listed below under "Links You Need"
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NDA Athletics
Registration for All 2019-2020 Sports is NOW Open!!!
Click on the Sports Registration button below below to register your child for all sports this year!
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Click to button to review our current Fall Roster. Please contact Mr. Fierro at [email protected] with any questions.
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WE NEED YOUR STUDENT ATHLETE!
Friday, September 13th
, is the deadline to sign up our Dolphin sports’ teams for participation in the upcoming Fall Sports’ season.
If your child intends to play sports at NDA this year, please click on the link below to fill out the sports registration form and send it electronically to
[email protected]
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Please turn in your check to Mrs. Sharon Long in the NDA office. You will notice, you may take the opportunity to sign-up using ONE permission slip for all of the After-School-Sports’ team registration! We are trying to streamline this process. This also helps us to plan for sports’ needs: coaches, equipment, uniforms and league fees. Your
per-sport-fee
funds all of the many needs we have to field a team.
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Coaches are needed for the following Fall Sports Teams:
- Girls Varsity Volleyball (7th/8th Grade)
Interested? Contact Athletic Director,
Please return all sports uniforms
to the office ASAP!!!!
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After School Enrichment: Fall
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Following, please find our Fall After School Enrichment offerings.
Click links to open registration forms
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FORMS DUE WEDNESDAY,
Most programs will begin the week of
September 16th
and continue through the week of
December 9th
.
No class on the following days:
10/4, 11/4-11/7, 11/11, 11/25-11/29
Mondays:
Amazing Science (K-4), 3:05-4:00pm, Rm 3-1
Fit Kids (PS-KP), 3pm-4pm, Petites Playground
Ballet Folklorico, (K-8), 3:05-4:00pm, Rm K-1
Dynamic Storytelling, (6-8), 3:15-4:15pm, Rm 6-2
Tuesdays:
Drama Kids (K-5), 3:05-4:00pm, Rm 3-2
Fit Kids (Kinder) 3pm-4pm, Petites Playground
Ballet and Tap (PS-KP) Rm K-1
Wednesdays:
Ballet (Kinder-1st), 3:00-4:00pm, Rm K-1
ThoughtSTEM- Minecraft (K-2nd, 3rd-5th), 3:05-4:05, Rm 8-1
STEAM(4-6 yrs), 3pm-3:45pm, Rm KP-1
Thursdays:
Cooking, 3:00-4:15pm, Rm 2-2
Hip Hop, 3:15-4:15pm, Rm K-1
Self-Care Skills, (4-6 yrs) 3pm-4pm, Rm KP-1
Fridays:
Chess Club, 1:15-2:15pm (K-8th), 1:15-2:15, Science Lab
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Download
NDA's Mobil App
today!
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14th Annual NDA Golf Tournament
& Welcome Dinner
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Monday, September 23rd
Golf Tournament
- 10:45am Registration
- 12:45pm Shotgun Start
Welcome Back Dinner
for all NDA Parents and Staff
(You don't have to golf to attend the dinner!)
- 5pm Cocktails and Silent Auction
- 5:45pm Dinner
- 6:30pm Awards and Drawing
This event supports the our Athletic Program and Campus Revitalization.
Click link to Register:
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Interested in helping with this event?
Contact Event Coordinator, Mrs. Carla Francavilla,
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We LOVE Birthdays!
Yes, We Do!
We LOVE Birthdays,
Here’s how we celebrate at school……..
All birthdays in each class will be celebrated
on designated Fridays during recess:
September 27th (Aug and Sept)
October 18th
November 15th
December 7th
January 10th
February 21st
March 20th
April 24th
May 22nd
June 5th (June and July)
- All birthday treats will be brought during recess on the designated Friday.
- Birthday treats are optional and not required. Students are expected to use appropriate social skills and not pressure their peers to bring treats on their birthdays.
- Students may offer the treat to students in their class only.
- Snack size must be appropriate sized and limited to ONE treat per student.
- Any additional treats will be returned to the parents.
- Please, no party favors, balloons, or decorations.
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Scrip Fundraising is a no-selling program that enables families to raise money for Notre Dame Academy. Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards.
Click the button to find out more about the Scrip Program, including Presto Pay, Credit Card Payment and MY Scrip Wallet:
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@NotreDameAcademySD
Instagram:
#NDASanDiego
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