News from Notre Dame Academy

Notre Dame Academy - September 2012

Greetings!

First Day of School!!

We had a great start to the new school year with a wonderful Student Council dance routine welcoming back the NDA community.

Student Council Welcome

	Reminders

	No School- Monday, September 3, 2012 (Labor Day) and Tuesday, September 4, 2012 (E3 Work Day) Back to School Night - Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - NDA Auditorium - 7 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Buck-a-Stuff Wednesday, Septemeber 5, 2012

The Women Helping Women program is hosting the first Buck-a-Stuff of the year. Initiated by a group of seniors several years ago, this program provides scholarships. Each senior class in turn donates its accumulated contributions to an

incoming freshman.

Students who donate to the scholarship fund have the benefit of free dress for the day.

Freshman $1 Juniors $3

Sophomore $2 Senior $4

3rd Annual Crimson and Gold Kick-off BBQ Saturday, September 8, 2012

4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the NDA Gymnasium

We invite all students, prospective athletes, fans and parents to attend.

Music, raffles, sports video and Regal GryphonWear spirit items will highlight the day along with some wonderful food. Meet the coaching staff and get information about your sport(s) of interest.

Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, August 31st in the Business Office. The cost is $5 per person and $20 per family pre-sale. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $10 per person and $30 per family. Each family is asked to bring a dish to share.

We need assistance to put together such a large function. If you are willing to help with set-up, decorations, selling Split-the-Pot tickets, cooking, slicing, serving or clean-up please e-mail mrawson@ndala.com. Questions? Contact Mr. Rawson at 310-839-5289 x224.

Save the date for an enjoyable afternoon.

Pre-sale tickets are for sale in the Business Office only. Please see Mrs. Tureaud.

Family Mass and Brunch Sunday, September 30, 2012

We would love for you and your family to join the NDA community at our annual Family Mass and Brunch. Mass begins at 10 a.m. in the auditorium with brunch following immediately.

	Tweetables

	Mr. Janken's Honors Alegebra II /Trig classes were dancing to Function at the Junction by Shorty Long to celebrate starting their lesson on mathematical functions. It has been announced!! The Spring Musical is LEGALLY BLONDE, so start training your chihuahua's now!

	Exciting News!

	Notre Dame Academy's Fall Parent Event - For parents of students in grades 9 - 12. October 24, 2012 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. NDA Gym Featuring: The Competitive Nature of College Application Process Sandra Hayes, Dean of Undergraduate Admission, Santa Clara University The Pro and Cons of "Going Away" to College Katrina Rieff, Associate Director of Admissions, Creighton University Demystifying Standardized Testing Ryan Kiick, Regional Vice President for the Princeton Review and Eureka Review What Students Can Do Throughout High School to Access Their Dream Colleges Alumnae of Notre Dame Academy PGA Tour NDA and The PGA - A winning combination for four years! We are delighted to share with you that we are once again working with the Northern Trust Open and its Tickets-Fore-Charity program. From February 12-17, 2013, the best PGA golfers in the world will come to the beautiful and historic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades to play in the Northern Trust Open. 80% of the profits from every ticket sold by NDA goes to NDA!! 20% of the profits from every ticket sold by NDA goes to The City of Hope. We encourage you to 'spread the word' to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers, from golf enthusiast to those who enjoy seeing professional athletes up-close and personal. Northern Trust Open tickets would make a wonderful Christmas stocking stuffer!! Extra Bonus! Mr. Jerry West, Los Angeles icon and NBA great, and Chairman of the Northern Trust Open, has agreed once again to share an intimate evening of dinner and great stories with the first 20 people to purchase $1,000 worth of tickets. A magical evening held in the NDA convent, memories for a lifetime! More information and/or ticket sales: nehrmann@ndala.com NDA's Drama Department featured in Documentary! SHAKESPEARE HIGH, an inspirational documentary, featuring NDA premieres on Showtime September 13, 2012!

	Sports Update

	We invite you to come cheer on our wonderful athletes as fall sports begin. The Gryphon Volleyball team has its first home game on Thursday, September, 13, 2012 against Valencia. Cross Country has its first home meet at Kenneth Hahn Park on Thursday, September, 20, 2012 against Marlborough. NDA parents, come be a part of the Regal Gryphon SPIRIT (Supporting Proud Individuals Representing Integrity and Teamwork) program to assist athletics. Our members are actively involved with their respective sports teams as team parent(s), scorekeepers, meal coordinators, and announcers. They also participate in the Crimson & Gold Kick-Off BBQ, which is for every student and family at NDA, not just athletes. For more information download the SPIRIT Membership Letter and the SPIRIT Membership Form by clicking the blue links.