News from Notre Dame High School

Due to a substantial number of complaints throughout the school year by residents and motorists, speed enforcement around the Notre Dame High School and Elementary School will be substantially increased. It is my intent to highlight responsible driving, especially where kids are walking and playing. One of the tools available to me is education. I hope everyone can take just a moment when they get into their cars and leave school to think about the awesome responsibility it is to drive and the terrible tragedies that occur when we do not give our full attention to this skill. The posted speed limits on a street are the MAXIMUM speed for the road under the best of conditions. In the eyes of the law, school dismissal times provide the worst traffic conditions for both pedestrian and vehicle. School zone and residential zone speed limits are always 25 MPH unless posted otherwise.

I hope this can be a group effort, because the alternative will be strict enforcement which is not my preferred method. So please, when you get in your cars each day, think about what the car you are driving is capable of and take just a second to ensure you going to get where you are going safely.

I would also like to toss out the idea of community. Make it safe for others to drive slowly and safely by doing it yourself. If you are respected in your social circles, lead by example and show others it is important with your deeds, not just your words. If you are a passenger, be vocal because the person who drives the car you are in puts you in danger with each of their mistakes. As a passenger don't distract the driver and allow them to get you to your destination safely. I know these things seem simple, but as life goes on and bad things stay at an arms distance away, we sometimes forget the basics.

I am always available for questions. You can reach me through the school office, the police department or by email, scott@belmont.gov.

Go Tigers!

Officer Scott

NDB Summer Academy

Join the fun this summer! NDB Summer Academy offers over 20 exciting courses in academics, enrichment, and sports. There is something for everyone! Courses available include:

Fencing
Journalism
Video Production/Broadcast News
CSI Forensics
American Sign Language
Drama - Teen Actors Guild
and more...

High School Summer Programs

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Notre Dame offers a variety of courses that are specifically designed for Incoming Freshmen, for all current high school students, and for seniors only.

Counseling Corner

AP Exam information - If your daughter is interested in taking an AP Exam in May in a subject that is NOT offered at NDB or a subject that she is NOT ENROLLED in at NDB, she can register to order an exam from Mrs. Montgomery, AP Coordinator. Registration is open until March 22.

Mark your Calendars - Tri-School California College Night is Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at NDB. Please see flyer if interested in attending. Important information from UC, CSU, Private Colleges and Community Colleges will be available.

Prom and Graduation

Attention Junior and Senior Parents:

Letters regarding prom and graduation information were given to your daughter in her advisory to give to you. Please ask your daughter to see this information because signatures are required, and must be returned.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hutchins at (650) 595-1913, Ext. 205.

Attention Junior Families

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This is a reminder to attend the mandatory

Junior Parent/Student College Night
Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Moore Pavilion.

Attention Seniors and
Senior Parents

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This is a reminder that the senior lineup for graduation will be on Tuesday, April 13, during Collaboration. All seniors must have their graduation shoes by this date.

Graduation shoes must be white or off-white (not tan) and must have a back strap. The heels should be no higher than 2-3 inches.

Students will be lined up according to their height WHILE WEARING THEIR SHOES. Senior families will be receiving more information about graduation activities at a later date. Watch for news and inserts in the e-Bulletin!

Blue Form Update

The Blue Forms will be given to each senior in April after Easter Break. These forms are titled the Award/ Scholarship Form and Final Transcript Form. We use these forms to collect information for the Academic Awards Celebration and the Graduation Program.

Please ask your daughter to keep all letters that indicate she has received a college, local, or community award or scholarship. She must submit a copy of the letter(s) with the Award/Scholarship Form to ensure the award and scholarship information is accurate for the Graduation Program and Academic Awards Celebration. She must also submit the Final Transcript Form to secure acceptance to the College/University she will attend next fall.

Graduation Ceremony DVD

Again this year, we plan to provide you with a professional DVD of our Graduation Ceremony if a sufficient number of families are interested. The cost of the DVD is $50 based on a minimum of 40 orders. The order form is due with payment of $50 by Friday, April 30. click here for order form

Praying During Lent

Creighton University has a wonderful website called Praying Lent. Click here If you are looking for ways to pray this Lenten Season.

Instep Auditions Coming Up

Are you a skilled and devoted dancer? Interested in performing at all high school events? Would you like to be a part of an advanced dance company? Join In-Step!

Auditions for incoming freshmen for the In-Step Dance Company (Dance V class) is
Friday, May 21. Registration begins at 3:00 p.m., and auditions will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the small gym at NDHS.

In-Step is seeking 4 to 5 new freshman members for their advanced level dance company. Students who make In-Step enroll in Dance V partnering techniques class to receive advanced level training and also gain experience in ballroom and partnering choreography with Serra Dance V
students. This is a rare and unique opportunity for high school level dance.

Incoming freshmen who make In-Step are required to complete PE1 before enrolling in the Dance V class. For more information, please contact Ms. Lorenz at clorenz@ndhsb.org.

Hope to see you at the auditions!

Take the Intersession Survey!
Receive a FREE Dress Pass

Intersession is over! We hope you enjoyed your time. Help us to provide an even better experience for future years by completing the online survey. A free dress pass is awaiting any student who completes the survey by Friday, March 26. A tub of Red Vines awaits any advisory with 100% participation!

Parent Association

PALogo Nominations are now being accepted for NDB Parent Association officers and class representatives positions for the 2010/2011 school year.

If you are interested in serving on the Parent Association Board, please complete the attached nomination form by May 1, and submit by e-mail to rkmccurdy@sbcglobal.net or by mail or hand delivery to:

Notre Dame High School Events Office
Attn: Parent Association, Room 210
1540 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002.

All nominations are welcome and appreciated. We hope you will consider serving on this important committee.

Ronele McCurdy and Melissa Nightingale
PA Co-Presidents 2009/2010

NDB Hunger Drive

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Take a shot to end hunger with our annual canned food drive which runs through Friday, March 26! Your daughter's advisory will collect donations each day. Dry good, cans, and non-perishable items are greatly needed by the clients of the Second Harvest Food Bank of San Mateo County, especially at this time of year. Please remember: No ramen and no glass!

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 direct her to Mrs. Calamba in the Guidance Center.