News from Notre Dame Academy

Notre Dame Academy - October 2012

Greetings!

Family Mass and Brunch

Family Mass and Brunch Sunday, September 30, 2012

On a beautiful, sunny morning our parents, students, alumnae from the class of 1972 and faculty and staff enjoyed a spirit-filled Mass followed by a delicious brunch. Father Steve Davoren celebrated Mass and reminded all of us that 'anything is possible if we believe.' We are grateful to our Campus Ministry adults and students for organizing such a lovely Mass, to our Liturgical Choir for their heavenly sound, to our faculty and staff for singing and ringing their chimes, to our Parents' Guild for the wonderful set up for a delicious brunch and to our Queen's Council for their gracious hospitality. We are also grateful for all who braved the freeway closure --as Father Davoren said, "obstacles may be put in our way,
but that should not stop us."

	Reminders

	Notre Dame Day/Liturgy - Thursday, October 4, 2012 - Dress Uniform No School- Friday, October 5, 2012 (Day after Notre Dame Day) and Wednesday, October 10, 2012 (Faculty Faith Formation Day) PSAT - Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - Non-Uniform - No 0/7 classes - Dismissal 11:30 a.m. Buck-a-Stuff - Free dress for $1 donation Wednesday, October 3, 2012 and Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Halloween - Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - Come in costume!

Upcoming Events

Annual Crimson & Gold Gala
Saturday, March 16, 2013

Sister Strikes Again!

Benefiting: School-Wide Technology Initiative

More information to come! Tickets will go fast!
Mark your calendar now!

All are invited to be a part of the event committee. Kick-off meeting Thursday, October 11, 2012
Faculty Room 7 p.m. See you there!!

	Tweetables

	Junior Larissa Peltola recently met Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Two weeks ago Larissa was invited by Amnesty International to attend a private reception honoring Aung San Suu Kyi. The Nobel Peace Laureate gave a speech about how youth can make a difference in the world, especially within education. Larissa was ecstatic about meeting her life long role model and for the first time was speechless.

	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 the 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

	Sports Update

	We invite you to come cheer on our wonderful athletes as fall sports begin. Visit our website to view the current athletic schedule. NDA Athletics VOLLEYBALL The rotation of Meaghan Truman, Kristen Castellanos, Lindsey Smith, Catherine Feathers, Jenny Jones, Alexis Jackson, Malia Smith, Julia Madsen and Gaby deGuzman has proved to be a force as they beat both Marlborough and Immaculate Heart this week to sit atop the standings in the Sunshine League with rival Marymount. Coach Megan Jacobson has installed a collegiate system that utilizes many players. The Varsity team headed into the Royal Tournament this past weekend with an overall record of 8 - 3. For the second time in three years, there was a Regal coronation at the annual Royal Classic. Congratulations to our players who outlasted the competition, rallying to defeat Redlands East Valley 25-22 in the gold divisioin final. The JV and Frosh/Soph volleyball teams who continue to play strong despite tough losses to Marlborough, rebounded with impressive victories over Immaculate Heart. The JV team advanced to the final four of the prestigious Redondo Tournament. CROSS COUNTRY Led by sophomore Madison Evans, the cross country team has made tremendous strides since the beginning of the school year. A heavy dose of weekend invitationals and several medalists have proved to be a part of the team's early season success. Despite a tough league loss to Marlborough, the Varsity team came back two days later on Saturday, September 22 to beat them in the Bell-Jeff invitational taking 6th place overall. Sophomore Anne Fitz and freshmen phenoms Ella Bess and Allie Handal have given the Regal Gryphons a strong core of runners. Both Varsity and JV dominated Ramona Convent at Kenneth Hahn on September 27 with resounding victories and six runners obtaining personal bests. TENNIS In the first ever tennis match in NDA history, the tennis team beat Ramona Convent 15 - 3 to begin the season on a strong note. Despite a valiant effort, the team faced perennial power, Marlborough and dropped the first league contest. The team coached by chemistry teacher David Christman and Mrs. Kim Combs have shown steady improvement. 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. For more information download the SPIRIT Membership Letter and the SPIRIT Membership Form by clicking the blue links.