Dear Notre Dame Families:
Thank you to all who have registered and completed the tuition agreement. It is very important that we get our families enrolled. Enrollment has an impact teacher contracts. Please reference the e-mail I sent out this past Friday about the enrollment process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding enrollment call me on my cell at 217-4684.
Exciting news about the lunch program!!! As many of you know there has been a committee researching ideas to make enhancements to the lunch program. I am pleased to announce the hiring of Jodi Danen. Jodi's role will be to plan lunches and advise the Notre Dame lunch program. Jodi has her Bachelor of Science Degree from Mount Mary College and have been practicing as a registered dietitian for the past 11 years. Most recently, Jodi has been teaching nutrition to small children through fun and educational cooking classes (through her small business Nutrition Explorers). Jodi asked me to share the following, "I am thrilled to be able to share my interest in child/adolescent nutrition with all the children at this school and hope to implement some great changes within our school lunch program. " Notre Dame is thrilled to welcome Jodi!!!
Parents with questions, concerns, or meal ideas/requests can contact Jodi at jodi.danen@yahoo.com or call at 983-9557 anytime between now and the next school year. Parents can also stop by the cafeteria on Tuesday or Thursday mornings between now and the end of the school year to meet Jodi. Watch for a survey to come before the end of the year looking for input on our lunch program. Jodi added, "I would love to have as many parents complete this survey to give me the best tools for planning this summer. " "I will also be surveying the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders to find out their views as well. "
Thank you to Mrs. Wolfram for chairing the "wellness" committee and all committee members for their hard work!!! Bon Appetite!
What are Common Core State Standards? I attended an all-day conference (sponsored by Grace) this past Tuesday about the "Common Core." The "Common Core" as they are often referred, are educational standards that have been adopted by forty-seven states (including Wisconsin) for grades K-12. Initially, the "Common Core" will start with Language Arts and Math and then be further implemented in Social Studies and Science. It is very exciting that Notre Dame of De Pere will have a curriculum based on detailed standards. While the "Common Core" have been around for the past few years, implementation will be a focus in the coming years. You can expect more information regarding the "Common Core."
Included is a brief note from the Connelly family (please support this wonderful ND family!):
May 1st, Tuesday, Dress Down Day for FA!
Hello Parents and Students,
May 1st, Tuesday, is National Fanconi Anemia Day! Fanconi Anemia is a rare genetic disorder that affects our son Evan, in Mr. Six's fourth grade class, and our youngest daughter Becca. Please help us spread awareness for the need of better bone marrow transplant outcomes, preventative cancer care and research to find a cure for this disease by dressing down this Tuesday. A dollar is not needed as all of you help Evan to celebrate his life each day. Still, if you are so inclined to donate to our cause, please just send it with your child knowing that we are so very grateful. For more information: www.fanconi.org or www.caringbridge.org/evanconnelly/visit
With sincere gratitude for all you mean to us and do for our family, Kim and John Connelly
Notre Dame Academy is planning the 1st Annual Triton Runway Fashion Show on Saturday, May 12, 2012. NDA would love to have the support and enthusiasm from our surrounding Catholic Schools. They will have boutiques such as Besselli, Lady Savanah, Azure, Ultimate Coset, Sassy Gril, Furs of Distinction, and Sweat Peas to name a few. Come and see the fashion show being presented by Notre Dame senior boys and girls, shop at the many boutiques that will be set up in the commons, and enjoy complimentary desserts and refreshments. Purchase your tickets now for $15 or $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in the NDA school office. Please contact JoAnn Hennigan for more information.
It's time to get ready for summer reading. The Scholastic Book Fair (BOGO---Buy one get one) is May 8th -11th Volunteers are needed to work 7:45am-8:05am and/or 2:30pm-3:30pm. Please contact Cindy Gregoire at: 619-8733 or cindy.gregoire@olej.com
Stock up for summer! The final Market Day delivery for the school year is May 17th. Click here for more details.
Kindergarten Play Day is scheduled for Friday, May 18th. Those students that are currently in Kindergarten will not have school that day. The incoming Kindergartners for the 2012-13 school year are invited to attend the play day. More information will be coming.
Alumni Planning is well underway for the ALL CLASS ALUMNI event. We are hosting tours of the elementary and middle school as well as a special mass for All Alumni before the reunion. Your help will be needed for these events. Look for a sign-up genius coming next week. To purchase tickets for this inaugural event click here. Current school parents are welcome to join us in the festivities!
You have been invited by Home & School to sign up for "Grandparents' Day." Grandparent's Day is scheduled for Friday, April 27th at St. Mary's church for grades Kindergarten through Eighth. Mass will begin at 9:00 A.M with a reception immediately to follow in the gathering space and reception area at St. Mary's church. Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet. To sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0E4EA5AB2CAB9-grandparents Or contact Nikki Smith: gmsnrb@gmail.com
Volleyball Open Gym and Instruction will be held in the MS gym on the following Mondays in April and May: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28.
Schedule:
4:30-5:30pm girls who are now in the 4th and 5th grade
5:30-6:30pm girls who are now in the 6th grade
6:30-7:30pm girls who are now in the 7th grade
Take advantage of this great opportunity to improve your skills or try out the exciting sport of volleyball! Sign-up sheets for next years volleyballs teams will be in the MS office and the deadline is May 5th.
Soccer:
7th/8th coed soccer sign-up sheets will be in the MS office.
5th/6th coed soccer sign-up sheets will be in the ES office.
Please sign up for next year now so we can make sure to have the correct number of teams. This will be the first year we will be having our own 7/8 team but only if the numbers make it possible. Sign-up deadline is May 5th.
Sending a call out to the ND families:
If anyone has access to a dunk tank and/or a bouncy house for the St. Francis picnic, please contact Stacy Blahnik at 983-0662.
Have you completed your Family Service Hours for the year? The Family Service Hours for the 2011-2012 school year are due on April 30, 2012. Click here for more details.
In Spirit,
Jeff
Additional Links:
Rosary and Pizza Family Night
Grandparents Day
8th Grade Graduation
Family Service Hours
Market Day
St. Norbert Summer Basketball
ND Alumni Reunion Invite
Vacation Bible School
City of De Pere Summer 2012 Events
Upcoming Events and Important Dates:
April 23rd-May 4th - K-8 MAPS testing
April 25th-5:30-7:30 Rosary and pizza
April 27th- 9:00 K-8 Grandparents Day @ St. Mary's
April 30th-Family Service Hours are due
April 30th-1:30 4th Grade Gentleness Assembly MS Gym
May 1st-Dress Down Day for FA!
May 4th-8:30 2nd Grade May Crowning Mass
May 4th-11:30 Dismissal
May 5th-Soccer and Volleyball sign-up deadline
