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Notre Dame High School
February 12, 2010
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 CHECK THESE OUT...
Many NEW Live,
Roving and Silent Auction Items have been added this week including:-
 Wine lovers...this is the ultimate wine tasting event. Visit with Tim Mondavi at his
Vineyard Estate for a private tasting of his new
highly allocated wine "Continuum", enjoy a walk through the
vineyards of the Continuum Estate Vineyard, share a special champagne toast
at their new winery site, and feast on a first-class dinner with
Continuum wine pairings specially prepared by resident chef Sarah Scott.
A credit for a hotel stay in the local area is also part of the package. -
A Motown Night Out in the City! Enjoy dinner at
Chef Michael Mina's hip SOMA restaurant, RN74. Then it's orchestra
seats at the Curran Theatre to see the acclaimed Broadway musical Dreamgirls
(runs 8/24-9/26). A wonderful overnight stay at a Kimpton Hotel
completes the package.
 Going on Safari? Enjoy a fabulous 6 night stay
for 2 at your choice of one of three beautiful safari lodges located in the
South African province of KwaZulu on the east coast of South Africa;
delicious meals with an African flavor; 2 photo safaris per day guided by
professional rangers on open game viewing vehicles.
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Julie & Julia Girl's Night Out: Draeger's Cooking
Class. You and 3 friends will join a group, demonstration-style cooking
class hosted by celebrity chef and cookbook author Joey Altman on June 16 at
Draeger's in San Mateo.
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Your
daughter and her friends will take on the entire NDB Math Department in a game
of Laser Tag. Hunt down your
favorite teacher without fear of detention!
FOR ALL THE
DETAILS: Go online, and see the many other wonderful
Live, Roving and Silent Auction Items You Can Bid On. RSVP NOW - DON'T MISS THE FUN!
The party is ready...now all we need is YOU! General Reservations for $85/ticket are still being accepted. Either bring in your RSVP card or go online and fill out the form. It's that easy and we GUARANTEE you won't be disappointed.
NEED A POST VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT THAT
IS SURE TO PLEASE?  Plan a special belated evening for your Valentine! Reserve two tickets to the NDB Auction and after our wonderful event, just take the elevator upstairs for an overnight stay at the Crowne Plaza Foster City. Enjoy a wonderful brunch for two on Sunday morning before heading back home for $99.00 plus applicable taxes. Call the hotel at (650)570-5700 Promo Code: NDBCOMING SOON A PDF File will be available to download of all of the items that will be available at the auction on Monday, February 15. Watch your email for the link and start making your wish list early!! WIN BIG!! SUPPORT RAFFLE TICKET SALES EFFORTS!
 Raffle Ticket Sales are going great! The Seniors are leading the student sales effort closely followed by the Freshmen, Sophomopres, and then the Juniors in last place. We have sold almost $20,000 in tickets but we still have a long way to go. We need every girl to pull her weight and sell a minimum of two books so please continue to encourage your ND student to sell, sell, sell! Tickets are $10 a piece or $100 for a book of 12 tickets. The winning tickets will be selected the night of the auction (you do not need to be present to win). The student who sells the First Place winning ticket will also receive a prize. Incentive awards will be given during the next three weeks to all students who return in ticket sales. Top Raffle Sales RAFFLE PRIZES:First Place Prize: $15,000Second Place Prize: $3,000Third Place Prize: $1,000Additional tickets may be obtained from the Institutional Advancement Department through Denise Severior Julie Clemens, or by contacting Ronele McCurdy or Liza Vernazza, Class of 2010 parents and Raffle Committee Co-Chairs. We appreciate your support in helping us make this year's raffle a big success. IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE...If you would like to donate an item, advertise in the auction catalog, or sponsor the auction, click here. Extra Auction Donor Solicitation letters and forms are available on the bench outside of Room 105.
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"Go as far as your courage will carry you."
 An event inspired by Sister Dorothy Stang, SND
Sunday, February 28
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Notre Dame High School (Dining Room)
1540 Ralston Avenue, Belmont
You will be inspired by performance artist Sr. Jon Julie Sullivan, SNdeN, impassioned brother David Stang, co-worker/friend Marlene DeNardo, and others.
RSVP now. This event is limited to the first 200 people who respond.
To RSVP, please call 650-486-2181 or email powelson@sndden.org.
download flyer
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Girls Lead Now!
G irls Lead Now! 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mid-Peninsula High School
1340 Willow Road
Menlo Park , CA 94025
Registration is $15 and includes a t-shirt, breakfast, lunch, 2
guest speakers, your choice of 10 empowering workshops, a cake-filled
celebration, AND a Teen Clothing Swap!
Girls Lead Now! is a non-profit organization hosting its 6th annual event for teen and pre-teen girls from the Silicon Valley
and
Bay Area to learn life skills -- skills that are not taught in the classroom. Our workshop helps girls acquire a newfound confidence
that gives them the permission, empowerment, and the inspiration to create the life they want. This event gives young women the power to
prosper! We inspire independence, confidence, and responsibility in young women and teach girls the skills they need to put the power where it belongs - with them! Girls attend informative and inspiring
skillshops. Topics include fearless speaking, positive thinking, money,
unleashing creativity, time management, health and fitness, stereotypes, and
body image.
For more information, and to register, please visit our
website www.girlsleadnow.org.
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Access to 24 electronic research databases, 24/7!
The Edwin B.
Schwinger Library supports the
educational and informational needs of Notre Dame students.
read more
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Senior Knightly e-News
CSS Profile - If you are applying
to a private college and plan to file for financial aid for college, make sure
that you check your college financial aid requirements some require the CSS
Profile AND the FAFSA.
read more
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College Counseling Corner
 Freshman/Sophomore
Parent College Night
February 24, 2010
7:00 p.m.
NDB
Dining Room.
 Find out
what you need to know to help guide your daughter through high school and plan
for college!
College of the Month!  University of La Verne
founded in
1891, is a private university located in La Verne, California, about 35 miles
east of Los Angeles. It is a small university with 1,700 undergraduate students
that offers small classes with diverse learning techniques. Check it out! www.laverne.edu |
Fungus Fair
Recently the Biology students participated in the 15th Annual Notre Dame Fungus Fair! Their assignment was to locate a mushroom in nature, classify and research the species, and bring the mushroom to class to share with their classmates. There was quite a collection (and an aroma!) when the Fair took place earlier this week. The winner of The Most Unusual Mushroom award for one class was Dingge Fu who joined us this semester from China.
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The Father-Daughter Dance is
right around the corner.
Friday, February 26, 2010
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
 Attention: NDB Dads, Uncles, and Special Family Members. The Father-Daughter Dance is
right around the corner. This is
always a fun event! Tickets are
$25 per dad/daughter couple and can be purchased, through the Notre Dame website. We need moms for hospitality, baked goods, decorating,
setup, and cleanup. Please
contact Theresa Vallez-Kelly if you would like to help at tvallez@ndhsb.org. |
SAVE THE DATE:
Moms' Night Out
 Sponsored by the Parent Association
Bunko Night!
Thursday, March 18
Peninsula Golf & Country Club
Please e-mail Brenda Walsh at bawalsh5@gmail.com if you're willing to teach and lead a Bunko table.
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Peer Tutoring Available
 Is your daughter struggling
with a class or too shy to ask a teacher for help? Peer Tutoring is
available in all subjects. National Honor Society members
volunteer as peer tutors. There is no cost, and students usually meet
weekly with a tutor before or after school, during lunch, and collaboration
periods. If your daughter is interested in receiving tutotial assistance from a peer tutor, please
tell her to come and see Mrs. Calamba in the Guidance Center.
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Faculty/Staff Wish List
For Visual Arts Department
For Religious Studies Department - 4 Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod speakers
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4 ELMO TT-02RX Teachers Tool document cameras
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4 InFocus Learn Big IN2104EP DLP Projectors
For Science Department
- 2 electronic balances: capacity 400g readability 0.01 g @ $450.00 each
- 5 Macbooks @ $950.00 each 3 FUNDED!
- Mobile Locker/storage cabinet for laptops FUNDED!
- Elmo TT-02RX
- White lab coats- S, M, L and XL with a company logo if desired
- Small Refrigerator
For Video Production - Tiger TV
- 3 video camera lapel microphones (for interviewing) @ $200.00 each
- 1 HD Video Camera (for special projects/features) @ $3,200.00 each
- 1 I Mac for Tiger TV Studio (for music, research, movie projects) @ $1,500 each
- 1 printer for Tiger TV Studio @ $300 each
For Freshman Intensive Program
- LCD projector (DLP) with Cart
- Computer Stations (3) 2 FUNDED!
- Blk/White Laser Printer
- ELMO
For Institutional Advancement
- HD camcorder w/ USB connectivity (or similar)
- external microphones w/ mini plug
If you are able to contribute one of these items, please contact:
Julie Clemens
Director of Institutional Advancement
jclemens@ndhsb.org
650.595.1913, ext. 370
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NDB Athletic Boosters
 Parents of student/ athletes are asked to join the Boosters! We hope to reach 100% participation on each team!
Booster Participation
2009-10 NDHS Athletics Boosters Club Application
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Honors in this Year's WordMasters Challenge
Several students representing NDB recently won honors in this year's WordMasters Challenge, a
national competition for high school students requiring close reading and
analysis of many different kinds of prose and poetry.
In this year's second meet
in December, Ashley Koenigsberg '11 and Ellen Ebert '10 earned
perfect scores. At the same time,
Kristina Kenny '12 was one of the highest scoring sophomores nationwide. Eliza Hunt '13 and Sierra Cirimelli-Low
'10 and Samantha Gatt '10 earned honorable mention. More than 52,000 students from 46 states and three foreign
countries entered the meet. Jason
Levine, English Department Chair, serves as the moderator for the WordMasters
Challenge.
(front row L-R) Eliza Hunt '13,
Samantha Gatt '10, Ashley Koenigsberg '11
(backrow L-R) Sierra Cirimelli-Low '10, Ellen Ebert '10, Kristina Kenny
'12, Jason Levine, English Department Chair
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