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Notre Dame High School
October 30, 2009
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 Notre Dame
Information Night
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Admissions Office is hosting an Information Night for all
interested prospective parents and students.
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Rapid Notifying System
In collaboration with the Belmont Police Department and
Belmont Safe Schools, Notre Dame highly recommends that parents register to
become a member of our
Rapid Notifying System. Go to the Notre Dame Home Page at
www.ndhsb.org, log in your cell phone number, and follow the instructions. This message system will be used in the
event of any school emergency or disaster.
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Advanced Placement
Information Night
Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Dining Room
Notre Dame
High School will be offering an opportunity for
students and parents to receive an overview of NDB's Advanced Placement courses. AP
teachers will be available to answer questions.
- World Languages
(Spanish Language, French Language) -
English
(English Language, English Literature) -
Social Sciences
(U.S. History, U.S. Gov. and Politics). -
Mathematics (Calculus AB)
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Science (Chemistry, Biology)
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Visual and Performing Arts
(Studio Art, Art History)
For further information, see
Mrs. R. Montgomery in the Counseling center or email rmontgomery@ndhsb.org.
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No Woman Left Behind
DATE: November 24, 2009
TIME: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
LOCATION: Carlmont High School
Performing Arts
Theater
ADMISSION: Free
 Shelley Bustamante, a therapist at Carlmont High
School, is organizing a presentation to inform and educate parents, students,
and professionals about the occurrence of sexual assault of females at
private parties.
In most cases, the victim is unsupervised and too
intoxicated to defend herself. Our keynote speaker is Lauren Chief Elk, one of Carlmont's SOS students, who has appeared on KGO, ABC
20/20, KPIX, AND KRON and currently works at Rape Trauma Services.
Lauren will discuss the incident at De Anza College when
she and her soccer teammate rescued a 17 year-old high school student who was being
raped by members of the baseball team.
You will also hear personal stories of Carlmont students and receive strategies and tips for parents who are hosting parties or allowing
their children to attend parties.
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Financial Aid Forms
Now Available
This is a reminder that financial aid forms are now available online at http://www.ndhsb.org/Admissions/financial_res.html.
For hard copies of these Financial Aid forms, please contact the Business office at 650-595-1913, ext. 230. Please note that you have to apply for financial aid annually for eligibility.
All forms need to be received by February 5, 2010.
Families applying for financial aid need to file their tax returns early and follow the proper instructions and timelines for consideration and eligibility. Because of the school's limited financial aid, resources will be awarded to those who submit their complete applications on time.
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Campus Ministry Corner
 Attention Junior Parents:
The junior overnight retreat
">>> I Am a Work In Progress" is open for registration! Please follow the link: http://www.ndhsb.org/Campus%20Ministry/Retreats.html
and go to the Junior Overnight Retreat section to find the information flyer
and permission slip form.
This retreat is a GREAT
way for your daughter to take a mini-break from a hectic school year
and refocus. The retreat will be held at El Retiro Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, CA.
Cost is $130, and financial
assistance is available.
For more information, please
contact Kay Polintan at kpolintan@ndhsb.org
or
(650) 595-1913 x325
UPDATE!
Attention Senior Parents:
The junior overnight retreat: >>> I Am A Work in
Progress, is now open to seniors!
If your daughter would like to attend this retreat as a way to fulfill
her senior retreat requirement, please direct her come to Campus Ministry (Rm.
117) to pick up a permission slip.
You may also download and sign the permission slip located at: http://www.ndhsb.org/Campus%20Ministry/Retreats.html
in the Junior Overnight Retreat section.
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Calling All NDB Dads!
Dads' Club Community Service Event
Second  Harvest Food Bank
San Carlos
Saturday, November 14,
9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
UPDATE
Thank you for all who have already signed up for this trip. The trip is FULL right now and we can only add alternates to the sign up. For those who asked to be added to the list,
please review the most recent sign up.
Tom Muscarella and the NDB Dads' Club have initiated this great community service event. Tom can be contacted at TMuscarella@Sanderling.com
For more information about the agency, go to http://www.2ndharvest.net/volunteer/vol_opps.php
Click Here to download
- Volunteer forms (required for all volunteers);
- Youth Permission Slips (required for youth ages 14-17); and a
- Map to the Volunteering Location - Peninsula Distribution Center.
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Attention Freshman Parents and NDHS Freshmen
 Thank you to those freshman parents who
attended either "The Truth About Drinking" or "The Truth About
Drugs" presentation.
Thank you also to those of you who had your freshman daughter accompany
you. Per your request, attached is the resource guide page that Mrs.
Calamba included in her presentation to you. Freshmen who did not attend will have the opportunity to view either or both of the presentations. If you did not attend either of the
presentations (September 28 or October 5), we ask that you complete an online
course found at http://www.thecommunityofconcern.org/elearning/default.asp.
Please click on: "get started" under "E-learning" and follow the directions to complete the six
sections of the online presentation. You will need to print certificates of
completion after each section and send them to Mrs. Hutchins by December 7 in
order for your daughter to be eligible to attend the Winter Formal at the end
of January. If your daughter is NOT planning to attend the formal, we ask
that you complete the course as part of your expected partnership with the school. Please do not hesitate to call Mrs. Hutchins should you
have any questions (650 595-1913, ext. 205).
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Annual Pre-Game Reception
Annual Pre-Game Reception
Before the Big CAT FIGHT Game
Saturday,
January 16, 2010
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
NDB Conference Room
Attention NDB parents!
Are you ready for some NDB
Basketball? There is nothing better than getting together with old
friends in support of your favorite high school team.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
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Crab Cioppino
Mark
your calendar for the Boosters' Annual Crab Cioppino Dinner on November 21,
2009.
This is the Boosters' major fund-raiser of the year and, as always, it will
be a sellout!
Reserve your table now for this highly anticipated evening of all you can eat
Crab Cioppino, garlic bread, and salad. There will be great conversation,
lively dancing, and entertainment provided by Johnny Midnight. A reservation form is included
in this issue and can also be accessed from the school's website.
DOWNLOAD FORM
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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!
2009-10 NDHS Athletics Boosters Club Application
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 Turn Back the Clock
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening.
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Community Service Opportunity
Please encourage your daughter to take advantage of
the upcoming community service opportunity that is listed below:
St.
Timothy's Fair
November 21
See Mr. Ottersberg for details.
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Senior Knightly E-News
Your daughters have been doing great with applying to CSU
and private colleges this month!
Next month is our deadline for CSU and UC, November 30! Get those apps in early.
Knightly E-News
College Admissions Trends
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From the Guidance Department
Mrs. Elaine Calamba, Freshman and Sophomore Counselor, has returned
to Notre Dame from maternity leave as of Monday, October 26. Mrs. Calamba can be reached at (650) 595-1913 ext. 263 or ecalamba@ndhsb.org.
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Attention Sophomore Parents
 We hope you
gleaned valuable information from the presentation by Officer Leo Capivella
from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday evening, October 21. If you did
not attend this mandatory presentation, you must complete one of the
following options:
Attend a presentation at
Mercy High School, Sequoia Room
Thursday,
November 5 at
7:00 p.m.
or
Complete an online course at www.thecommunityofconcern.org
under "e-learning." You must print out certificates of
completion and send them to the school to the attention of Mrs. Hutchins.
Sophomores whose parents did not attend this presentation will not
be eligible to attend the Winter Formal which will be held in January.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Hutchins at chutchins@ndhsb.org.
Please let Mrs. Hutchins know what option you are choosing. Thank you for
your partnership to benefit your daughter.
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Parent Association News
 ATTENTION MOMS
Our annual "Mom's Night Out" event that was scheduled for November
12 has been postponed until some time in March. We are sorry for this change
but we heard from many of you that the event was just too close to the Crab Cioppino dinner on
Saturday, November 21 and everyone's schedule is starting to fill up with holiday plans.
If you would like to help with the event in March, please contact
Marci Dragun at marci_dragun@yahoo.com at
or Brenda Walsh at bawalsh5@gmail.com.
Mark Your Calendar!
Our next Parent Association meeting will be
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
NDB Library
7:00 pm
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Faculty/Staff Wish List
For Science Department
- Classroom Response System www.hitt.com H-ITT $795
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2 electronic balances:
capacity 400g readability 0.01 g @ $450.00 each
- 5 Macbooks @ $950.00 each
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Mobile Locker/storage
cabinet for laptops
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Elmo TT-02RX
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White lab coats- S, M, L and XL with a company logo if desired
For
Video Production - Tiger TV - 3
video camera lapel microphones (for interviewing) @ $200.00 each
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1
HD Video Camera (for special projects/features) @ $3,200.00 each
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1
I Mac for Tiger TV Studio (for music, research, movie projects) @ $1,500 each
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1
printer for Tiger TV Studio @ $300 each
For
Math Department - Qwizdom Audience Response System
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1 class set (1 - Q5 teacher remote and
32 - Q4 student
remotes) Price: $2295 includes Math Curriculum Package
DOWNLOAD Price Guide and Catalog
contact: Christina Baker cbaker@ndhsb.org
sales rep: Kalahni DeRego
(650) 796-5511 - Mobile
For Freshman Intensive Program - LCD projector (DLP) with Cart
- Computer Stations (3) 1 FUNDED!
- Blk/White Laser Printer
- ELMO
For Institutional Advancement:
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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You are Invited!
MOTOWN 'til MIDNIGHT Kickoff Meeting
November 11th, 2009
7:00pm
NDB Library
Email us your favorite Motown tune and we will load it
on the iPod to play at the kick-off!
A Door Prize will be awarded for the person
with the best song!
Don't miss this party!
Email song or music to : gina@garage.com
Help Wanted!!
The "Motown
'til Midnight" auction committee is looking for parents to help with the the auction
There
are so many ways to help with this event. Please see the Job Description List attached to this email.
If you
are interested in helping please contact: Co Chairs, Denise Brady at dafbrady1@comcast.net or Gina Poss at gina@garage.com. This is a great way to support this
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Back issues of the Notre Dame Parents' E-bulletin are available in PDF format at http://www.ndhsb.org/Parents/ebulletin/ebulletin-archives.html
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