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Notre Dame High School
November 6, 2009
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You are Invited!MOTOWN 'til MIDNIGHT Kickoff MeetingParents, looking for a way to get involved?
Come to this event and find out how you can help. Two committee chair positions need to be filled and there are many support positions available.
November 11, 2009
7:00 p.m.
NDB Library
Email us your favorite Motown tune, and we will load it
on the iPod to play at the kickoff!
A Door Prize will be awarded for the person with the best song!
Refreshments provided. Don't miss this party!
Email song or music to : gina@garage.com
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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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Annual Fund Underway
By Julie Clemens,
Director of Institutional
Advancement
 The Annual Fund for Notre Dame has officially
launched. The parents of freshmen have been attending small group presentations
to learn about our school's financial structure and the ways the fundraising
programs enable us to offer the comprehensive selection of curricula and
programs that benefit all of our students. Most of the parents of sophomores,
juniors, and seniors have received their invitation to support the annual fund.
DOWNLOAD 2009-2010 Annual Fund Brochure
We have a significant goal to achieve this year,
$775,000 in total from parents, foundations, alumnae, board members, faculty
and staff, and the broader community. We can not reach this goal without every
parent's generosity.
NDB no longer "requires" a gift, and we no longer
ask for a four-year pledge. We recognize that financial conditions change from
year to year, and that some years are better for some families than others.
Thus, we ask you to make your contribution commensurate with your financial position
this year. We hope that the spirit moves those who can be very generous to do
so this year as some families are not in the position to be as generous.
We are all lifted up through the generosity of
others. It is crucial that NDB increase our parent participation ratio from
last year's 40%!
Please
make sure to give soon! Our parent
volunteers will be on the phones soon
to call you about making your gift. Even if you wish to make your contribution
later in the year, please return your pledge form by December 1.
Remember, any cash gift made by December 31 will be tax deductible
for your 2009 tax return.
If you would like to discuss making a contribution,
or find out ways to make your gift, please contact me at 650.595.1913, ext.
370, or jclemens@ndhsb.org.
Thank you!
Misplaced your pledge form? Click here for a new one.
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Attention Junior and Sophomore Parents
Advanced Placement
Information Night
Tuesday, November 10
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)
- Science (Chemistry, Biology)
- 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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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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No Woman Left Behind
DATE: November 24, 2009
TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 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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Attention Freshman Parents and NDHS Freshmen
On Friday, November 13, all freshman students must arrive at 8:00 a.m. and attend a video presentation on drugs and alcohol. The
presentation includes The Truth About Drinking and The Truth
About Drugs videos that were viewed during last month's Parent Education
Nights. Please meet in Room 119.
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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 FULLY SUBSCRIBED and we can only add alternates at this time. 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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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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Free Seminar for Parents
Eating Disorders in Adolescents -
What are they and why be
concerned?
Thursday, November 19,
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran
Church,
1095 Cloud Avenue,
Menlo Park, CA
Guest speaker: Dr. Neville H. Golden.
For information on the speaker and registration for this presentation go
to http://info.paloaltopta.org/docs/091119eatingdisordersflyer.pdf
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Notre Dame's STAND Chapter Presents
L.E.A.P. Benefit Concert
Love Equality Advocate & Peace
Do what Y OU can to STOP GENOCIDE.
November
14, 2009
6:00 p.m.
- 8:30 p.m.
Notre
Dame High School Belmont
Moore
Pavilion
Purchase Tickets Online
Only $7
Open to ALL High School Students w/ valid High School I.D.
Don't
stand by, STAND UP!
All
Proceeds will go to Genocide Intervention Network
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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, parents' schedules are filled 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.
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Winter Sports Pre-season Meeting - Date Change
The meeting for Winter Sports has been has been changed to
Thursday, November 12
7:00 p.m.
Moore Pavilion.
Please inform your athletes that this meeting is mandatory for all parent/guardians of student-athletes.
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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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eScrip Enrollment Increased
Thank you to the 141 families that signed up or renewed
their eScrip for NDB! We're sure to increase our revenue's from your shopping.
November 17 will be the early collaboration dismissal option for 151 students.
Since collaboration period is meant to provide extra time for students to work
with teachers and with finals looming, a free dress pass option was added.
Students, pay attention to announcements to receive your choice. THANK YOU moms
& dads!
 You can also support Notre Dame High School by clicking on the Good Search logo located at www.ndhsb.org.
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Faculty/Staff Wish List Gratitude
Several programs have been enhanced with the generous
sponsorship or gifts in kind of specific items listed in the Parents
e-Bulletin.
THANK YOU!
These
gifts are appreciated by our students and faculty who use them. Check next
week's e-Bulletin for the latest list of materials and items.
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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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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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