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IMPORTANT DATES THIS

MONTH

Dear NDA Families,

This last month has been full of blessings at NDA, with many more to come.

The NDA Musical was a rousing success, with our girls performing in five shows over two weekends. We were even able to invite alumnae from near and far for a sneak peak of the musical before the first show—what a fun night for all! Our sports teams continue to amaze me with their incredible talent as they travel to competitions near and far. Win or lose, these girls give it their all, and I am so proud of everything they accomplish both on and off the field.

Yesterday, we welcomed many guests to Notre Dame Academy during our annual Open House. Our students, faculty, staff, families, and alumnae all do such an amazing job of sharing the spirit of Notre Dame with those who come through our doors.

I look forward to welcoming you, our wonderful parents and guardians, to NDA for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 9th. Thank you for sharing your daughters with us and supporting the academic mission of Notre Dame Academy.

Blessings,

Mrs. Sarah Cullum, M.Ed., M.A. NDA Principal

November 201711/8

11/9

11/10

11/14

11/17

11/18

11/19

11/22-26

11/30

Sports Signing Winter Sports Mtg.

12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences

8:30am Freshman Enrichment 2-hr Delay (except freshman class)

Winter Sports Pictures Boosters Meeting

Link Lunch

Speech Tournament

Sports Awards

No School: Thanksgiving Break

College Meeting for Juniors and Parents

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1Schedule 2BlazersAll Saint’s Day LiturgyJunior Class Ring AdjustmentsSenior Grad Announcements Ordering (make-up date) 8:00am Main Lobby

2Schedule 3Open House Guide TrainingP.A.N.D.A. Bake SaleP.A.N.D.A. 7:00pm

3Special ScheduleAttendance RequiredAll School Pilgrimage

4SAT

5Open House 11am-2pm

6Newsletter OnlinePLC Committee Mtg

7 8Schedule 8Pep Rally with SigningWinter Sports Mtg 6:30pm

9Special Schedule12:30pm DismissalParent/Teacher Conferences 1-4pm and 5-8pm

10Schedule 6 -- 2 hour delay (except Freshman class)Freshman Enrichment 8:30 - 10:00am

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12 13 14Winter Sports Pictures 3:15pmBoosters 7:00pm

15Schedule 4PLCProfessional Skills Lab 7:30amCampus Ministry Morning 7:30amClass of 2022 Info Night & Test Experience, 7-8:15pm

16Dept Chair Mtg

17Link Lunch

18Speech Tournament

198th Grade Trip to ChicagoSports Awards 12pm

208th Grade Trip to Chicago

218th Grade Trip to Chicago

22THANKSGIVING BREAK

23THANKSGIVING BREAKThanksgiving

24 THANKSGIVING BREAK

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26 27 28 29Schedule 4PLCProfessional Skills Lab 7:30amBYU Final Exam (Session 2) 7:30-8:30am

30Schedule 2Liturgy with the BishopCollege Meeting for Juniors and Parents 6:00pm

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“Success is not built on what we accomplish for ourselves. Its foundation lies in what we do for others.” ~Danny Thomas

Our wonderful NDA volunteers continue to generously share their time and talent with us to help make our events a success. We are grateful to those of you who served NDA over the past several weeks in the following ways: • sent in Bake Sale treats, • planned the 7th/8th grade Bon’d Fire, • helped plan, organize, and/or worked at the Father/Daughter Dance Boo Bash, • volunteered at NDA Open House.

We value your involvement and could not accomplish all that we do without your help and support. Thank you!!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:

v Faculty/Staff Christmas Luncheon ~ Fri., Dec. 1st Donations of gift cards in $10 increments are needed for this event. Volunteers are also needed to help set up, serve, and clean up.

v Christmas Dance ~ Sat. Dec. 2ndThis dance is for juniors and seniors. Parent chaperones are needed to help supervise.

v Appalachia Trip Tasks ~ early DecemberHelp is needed sorting, wrapping, and organizing gifts as well as preparing/cooking food items.

Please contact Ana Kraus, NDA Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@nda.org if you are able to help or would like additional information about any of the events list above.

FROM THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Father/Daughter Dance Boo Bash Committee scaring up some fun!

Freshmen Enrichment is an integral part of the Link Crew Program. The first Enrichment will be Friday, November 10th. It is the day after Parent/Teacher conferences so school will not begin for the other levels until 10:15. We ask that the Freshmen arrive by 8:30 and meet in the Dining Commons. We will have a light breakfast and they will meet in their crews for additional activities.

If you have an additional questions, please contact Ms. Cousino at jcousino@nda.org. Thank you!

FRESHMAN ENRICHMENT

We invite you to join us for the NDA Arts Parent Club Meeting on Tuesday, November 7th at 7pm in Fitz Commons. Thank you!

FROM THE NDA ARTS PARENT CLUB

November 1, 2017 - The FACTS Management website will be available for 2018-19 tuition assistance applications. The application deadline for all continuing students is February 28, 2018. The FACTS web address is: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3FHR2. If you utilized FACTS in 2017-18 for tuition assistance or for the monthly payment plan, you can use your same login information for 2018-19. All families with need-based assistance must re-apply through FACTS annually.

EXAM CLEARANCEWith the end of first semester quickly approaching, please be sure that all tuition and fee payments are up-to-date. This includes payments made through FACTS Management Co., as well as those paid directly to NDA for tuition, Booster fees, and the Resource Center. Students with delinquent accounts will not be cleared to take exams. A list of students who are not cleared for exams will be posted in the Business Office the first week in December.

FROM THE TUITION COORDINATOR

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Appalachia Christmas Service Project 2017

It’s hard to believe that it’s time to start thinking about our Annual Appalachia Christmas Service Project!

The 2017 service project will roll out during homeroom the week of November 13th. Each student will receive two gift tags and each family is asked to donate at least two new gifts to the people of Harlan, Kentucky. Each student will also receive detailed instructions that help the donation process run smoothly. Each year, we deliver over 1300 new gifts to the people of Harlan, so your generosity is greatly appreciated! 7 & 8th grade students will receive gift tags for the Appalachia-at-Home service project, while students in grades 9 – 12 will be asked to donate gifts for the Christmas party in Harlan.

In addition to the collection of new items, due to a generous donation of a semi-truck to transport items to Harlan, we are able to collect gently used children’s toys, stuffed animals, school supplies and children’s books for the Toy Store. We can also collect gently worn winter coats, boots, gloves, hats, etc. No other clothing items please.

Applications for those interested in going on the Appalachia Service Trip from December 15 – 17, 2017 will be available on Tuesday, October 31st. Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive each year, and after conversations with the administration at NDA, we have made the decision to limit the trip to Harlan to seniors and juniors only. NDA students in grades 7 – 12 will be able to apply (applications available in November) for the Appalachia-at-Home service project at Queen of Apostles School in Toledo that is held on December 16, 2017. The Christmas party at Queen of Apostles is very similar to the experience in Harlan.

More information will be coming soon, and thank you in advance for your generosity! ~Mrs. Faye Smith

Upcoming Dates:Nov. 15- Campus Ministry MorningNov. 30- Liturgy with the Bishop

FROM CAMPUS MINISTRY

We love our Eagles, and we want to continue to grow our Eagle family. As you know, a personal recommendation is powerful. Please continue to recommend Notre Dame Academy among your family, friends and neighbors by sharing some of the following:

FREE Placement Test Prep Experience (for 8th grade girls) & the Parent Information Night on Wednesday, Nov. 15th from 7-8:15 pm.

Encourage girls in 6th, 7th or 8th grade to shadow for the day.

Talk about what NDA means to your family.

Encourage families to call the Admissions Office or to go on our website to learn more.

As parents, YOU are the Notre Dame Academy family and as always we thank you for your help and support in making our girls Women of Vision!

FROM ADMISSIONS

There will be a special schedule on November 9th due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm. Thank you!

SPECIAL SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 9

Work study for the 1st quarter is now complete. Attendance has been recorded and any shortages have been billed. For those students working during the 1st and 2nd quarters, all hours must be worked and/or shortages paid to be eligible for exams. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cyndy Brookover at cbrookover@nda.org.

FOR WORK STUDY

Lifetouch is our contract photographer for all sports and special events, such as Junior Induction, Musical, and much more. If you would like to view/purchase photos of events so far this year, please go to http://www.lifetouchevents.com. The password is notredamewp.

FROM THE YEARBOOK ADVISER

Check out this video all about our amazing Junior Academy! https://youtu.be/--V6MettNBI

NDJA PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

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Dine & Do's are hosted during lunch on the NDA campus four times a year. A Dine & Do is when NDA welcomes professionals from throughout the community to speak about career trends, educational advice, training, compensation, and occupational forecasts while sharing their own personal journeys. If you are interested in sharing your story with us or would like to present, please contact the Career Counselor at adesmond@nda.org.

In October, NDA welcomed a team of professional make-up artists, hair stylists and fashion specialists from TIGI who discussed fall fashion, hair and make-up tips and career opportunities. Over 70 students attended and were treated to pizza.

Did you know? NDA offers a Professional Skills Lab on PLC Wednesdays at 7:30am. During this time, students can receive assistance with the following:

SeniorsMandatory Linked In Training for Seniors (Part I of Senior Project) Linked In Training is underway. Nearly half of the seniors have completed their training.

The next scheduled meetings is November 15th (last session) Those students who missed the Oct. 25th training due to Mrs. Gallaher’s field trip or the Nov. 1st training, please plan on attending the Nov. 15th session.

JuniorsJuniors should have completed their final Interest Survey in Naviance. Mrs. Desmond is currently meeting with Juniors to discuss their Holland Code results. Juniors are expected to research their top TWO career choices and submit the Career Facts Form to Mrs. Desmond by November 1st.

Junior AcademyMrs. Desmond has begun working with the J.A. on the Junior Achievement, It's Your Future Career Exploration and Financial Literacy curriculum. A letter was sent home that details student meeting times. Students also accessed Naviance College and Career software in an effort to help girls investigate career clusters and college options.

2016-17 Credit Flex BYU Exam Dates: 11/29, 2/21, 3/28 (last final exam date)

* It is the students responsibility to order their own exam upon completion of coursework. Testing fees apply. Please plan accordingly.

Please feel free to contact me with College Credit Plus, Credit Flex or Career needs at adesmond@nda.org.

Resumes Cover Letters Networking

Job Application/Entry AssessmentsInterviewing PreparationNetworking Development

Linked In Senior Project AssistanceNaviance Navigation

- Career Interest- Necessary Courses/Degrees- Required Training- Necessary Certification/ Licensing- Estimated length of time needed to complete Education and Training

- Estimated cost of Training & Education- Job Duties- Average Salary- Advantages of working in a given field- Disadvantages of working in a given field- Employment Outlook

FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR

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Dear faculty, students and families of NDA,

As many of you are probably aware, I was in a life altering car accident last year, October 26, 2016. Ellie, who is a junior this year, came to the hospital at approximately 1:30 am because I was not expected to live through the night. She insisted on going to school that day, so she could have the students, faculty and families pray for my recovery. Dozens and dozens of times last year, and even this year, the community of NDA has asked Ellie how I am doing and continued to offer prayer and words of encouragement to her.

The community of students, families and faculty brought meals to our home two times a week until the end of March. How those meals blessed our family!!! We live in Delta, Ohio. The Torres family in Wauseon, Ohio and the Nijakowski family of Swanton, Ohio provided rides to Ellie so she could get to and from school. We will be forever grateful for all the kindness the community of NDA has showed our family!! Thank you all for the continued prayers, support and concern you have showed Ellie and our entire family!! God Bless you!!

Sincerely,

Lisa, Scott, Ellie and Maggie Sugg

Thank You from the Sugg Family

Giving Tuesday #Give2NDAEmpowered Girls Become Impactful Women

On Tuesday, November 28, charities and organizations around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. #GivingTuesday is a national movement celebrating generosity and to kick-off the season of giving. After the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a way to give back financially to organizations that mean the world to you.

We need your help! Our goal is to raise $50,000 to support the 625 girls at NDA. Save the date and check your inbox and encourage your friends, family and coworkers to #Give2NDA on #GivingTuesday, 11/28/2017.

FROM ADVANCEMENT

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Mandatory Paperwork/Forms:

**Important PRIVIT Update: Starting May 1, 2017, parents should log in to PRIVIT to join their daughter(s) to their 2017-2018 sports team(s) and all required documents should be e-signed by parents and students for the 17-18 school year.**

All of NDA’s athletic forms and paperwork for 7th through 12th graders will be completed online through PRIVIT. Physical forms must be completed on PRIVIT, printed off, and submitted to the athletic department with proper physician, parent, and student signatures and dates.

NDA only accepts the PRIVIT Physical Packet.

All other forms are completed and signed electronically on PRIVIT. Please visit this link for instructions: http://s3.amazonaws.com/vnn-aws-sites/10775/files/2016/08/47b67fe924f7b5b6-Notre-Dames-Privit-Profile-completion-guide-as-of-081516.pdf

The PRIVIT documents must be completed and e-signed online and a valid PRIVIT physical must be on file with the athletic department to participate in any summer events, tryouts, or practices.

Please contact Athletic Director Gary Snyder, gsnyder@nda.org, or Assistant Athletic Director Diane Clark, dclark@nda.org, with questions.

Check out the Athletic website via nda.org and follow the Athletic Department on Twitter @NDAEagleSports

UPCOMING ATHLETICS REMINDERS

• Monday, November 6: High School Gymnastics First Practice @ Exceleration Gymnastics Center, 7-9 pm. - Contact Head Varsity Gymnastics Coach Mike McKee at msmgoblue@buckeye-express.com with questions.

• Monday, November 6: High School Swimming First Practices- 5:30-6:30 am at Northview HS and 5-7 pm at UT Rec Center. - Contact Head Varsity Swimming & Diving Coach Lori Yaross at lorijean31@hotmail.com with questions.

• Tuesday, November 7: Fall Rowing Club Banquet in Fitz Commons, 6:30 pm.

• Wednesday, November 8: Mandatory Winter Sports Meeting for Parents and Student-Athletes, 6:30 pm at NDA in the Performing Arts Center. All student-athletes and at least one parent/guardian for students participating in high school basketball, gymnastics, and swimming and diving must attend.

• Tuesday, November 14: High School Winter Sports Pictures for basketball, bowling, gymnastics, dance team, and hip hop team in the gym after school. Photo times will be announced by the team’s coach. Swimming & diving pictures will be scheduled on a different day.

• Tuesday, November 14: Athletic Boosters Meeting in the Dining Commons, 7 pm.

• Sunday, November 19: Fall Sports Awards in the PAC for high school cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Refreshments in Sr. Carol Hall from 12-12:30 pm. The program will start in the PAC at 12:30 pm.

Go Eagles!

FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

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Dear NDA Parents,

On Friday, December 1, PANDA will be hosting its annual appreciation luncheon for the Faculty and Staff of Notre Dame Academy. In addition to a nice meal, we would like to give each person a gift. We need your help and generosity to make this possible.

We are collecting gift cards worth $10 each so that we can give each teacher at least 3-4 gift cards. Please only send $10 gift cards as this makes it easier for us. We would be thrilled to receive at least one gift card from each student, but if you want to send more than that it would be much appreciated. If you prefer, you can write a check and we can purchase the gift cards for you. Please make the check payable to Notre Dame Academy.

We ask that you put your donation in an envelope marked "Faculty Christmas Luncheon Donation" and submit to the school office no later than November 15th.

This is an easy way to thank our teachers for all they do for our daughters. Thank you for your generosity.

Any questions please contact Sue Dziubek at susan.dziubek@gmail.com.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

30 Create Your Own

Nacho Bar

31 Pizza Calzone

1 Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy

2 The Eagle Bowl

3 No Lunch Service

6 Walking Taco

Brownie

7 Sliced Turkey &

Gravy Potatoes

8 The Pasta Bowl

9 No Lunch Service

10 Spaghetti & Meatballs

13 Create Your Own

Taco Salad

14 Chicken & Dumplings

15 Beef Stroganoff

16 The Eagle Bowl

17 Chicken

Parmesan Pasta

20 Walking Taco

Dessert

21 Chicken LoMein

22 Thanksgiving

Break!!

23 Thanksgiving

Break!!

24 Thanksgiving

Break!!

27 Create Your Own

Nacho Bar

28 Pizza Calzone

29 Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy

30 The Eagle Bowl

1 Garlic Cheese

Tortellini

Any questions or concerns please contact

Susan Kosek- Resident Director AVI Foodsystems

419.725.1281

Additional Offerings Fresh Deli Sandwiches

Full Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings Varying Selection of Grill Sandwiches

The Lunch Menu for November

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS

MONTH

11/8

11/9

11/16

11/19-21

11/20-21

11/22-26

Pancakes with the Principal

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Pancakes with the Principal

Grade 8 Chicago Trip

Grade 7 “Toledo Days” Field Trips

No School: Thanksgiving Break

Pancakes with the PrincipalGrade 8 students will be invited to join Mrs. Cullum for “Pancakes with the Principal” either on October 26, November 2, November 8, and November 16. Grade 7 students will meet in second semester. This gathering is meant to allow a group of students to spend time with their principal, talk about how things are going, and share in community with one another. Students will be receiving individual invitations in Homeroom, the Monday prior to the meeting. Field Trips for “Toledo Days”: Grade 7 Parents The 7th grade will be taking some field trips in the Toledo area while Grade 8 is traveling to Chicago. Please see the permission slip that will be coming home in the coming weeks. Enjoy! High School Placement Test Information Night for Eighth GradersNDJA students will be meeting about how to prepare for the High School Placement Test during their school day this month. Also, there will be an Information Night/Placement Test Experience for non-JA students (with identical information) on Wednesday, November 15 from 7:00-8:15 pm. Testers must RSVP to the Admissions Office for this event by calling 419-475-9359 or emailing Mrs. Liz Pelz at lpelz@nda.org. Please share your Eagle spirit by spreading the word to families who are thinking of coming to NDA! Thank you! Academic Resources Reminder As students approach the end of the semester, they may want to begin to prepare for exams by utilizing one of the academic resources available to the 7th/8th grade students. They can reach out to any of their teachers during Student Flex Time (SFT), or receive specific Math help in the Math Lab available each day after school until 4 pm. All teachers have notified each student where they can be reached during SFT. Yankee Candle Fund Raiser Update: Grade 7 and 8The candle orders should be arriving soon. Please look for an e-mail with details for when students will be able to pick them up. Also, a BIG thank you goes out to all who participated. Students earned a collective $3,380.00! Well done!!

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The trip is now approaching quickly! Some parent volunteers and a staff member will be assembling goodie bags for the travelers after school the week of November 13. Please have your donations in by Friday, November 10 for our 8th graders. These donations may go to the room 116 closet. The following items are needed (and determined by initial of student’s last name: There will be 51 bags.

• A through E - please send bottled water to school • F through R - please send a healthy-ish snack (cereal bars, crackers, etc.) No nuts please, as some

have allergies. • S through Z - please send individually wrapped candy, or suckers.

Also, if you are unsure of any unpaid balance for your daughter’s trip, please e-mail Ms. Jennifer Corona in the Finance Office to inquire. Her e-mail is: jcorona@nda.org.

Some specific trip details will be shared with the students closer to the date of departure. Please look for an e-mail for this information. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers:

November 19-21 marks our 8th grade trip to Chicago.

1. Parents are going to have an opportunity to send in snacks and water for the girls to have with them on the bus ride. Please see information from Mrs. Kraus, which lists the items needed and when/where to place the items.

2. All final payments must be made soon. Please contact the Business Office if you would like to make a payment. Also, balances from the Yankee fund drive will be shared with you.

3. There will be a specified list provided to the girls (and sent to the parents) for all final details in November, but some helpful answers to frequently asked questions which might help you with planning include:

Q: How much cash should my daughter have with her for trip? A: $125

Q: What should my daughter pack to wear? A: Jeans (for the city) • Khakis or black pants (for the show) • Sweats (for the bus) • Sweaters/Spirit wear/long sleeve shirts • Boots/tennis shoes (anything comfortable for walking) • A change of shoes in case one pair gets wet • Winter or Fall Coat/HATS

Q: How will I contact my daughter? A: The girls are all permitted to carry their personal cell phones with them for the entire trip.

Q: Who will my daughter room with at the hotel? A: The girls each have an opportunity to fill out a form with 4 of their close friends they would feel comfortable being with. There is a guarantee that they would have at least 1 person they requested in their room.

Q: What about medications? A: Please notify Mrs. Zimmerman. She will consult with the school nurse to properly handle each individual student’s needs. Mrs. Cullum will be holding onto any medications as well as the first aid kit during the trip.

Q: What about chaperones? A: The final list of chaperones will be announced in later November.

Grade 8: Chicago Trip