NDA News & Notes - October 13, 2022

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End of the Quarter - October 14

The First Quarter ends on Friday, October 14.

NHS Invitees Missing Dues - Late Dues Deadline Extended to October 14

Many students who were invited to apply for National Honor Society membership have applied, but have not paid the $20 dues.

The deadline to pay the dues was Friday, October 7; we are extending the deadline to Friday, October 14 at 3 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration - October 17

Parents are welcome and encouraged to pray for our school community in Eucharistic Adoration every Monday helping our students, families, faculty and staff grow in holiness with the help of God's grace.

Notre Dame Academy's St. Norbert Chapel will be a space to pray with the Most Blessed Sacrament beginning with Mass at 7:20 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Please sign up using Doodle if you are able to commit to taking some time in silent prayer with our Lord.

College Rep Visit - October 19-20

Two colleges will be visiting Notre Dame Academy during the week of October 17 - 21. Attending college rep visits is a great way to learn more about a school and connect with that school's representative. Make sure to register in Naviance to attend their information session.

Dartmouth College - October 19

Butler University - October 20

Choir Concert - October 24

A reminder to attend the NDA Vocal Music Concert on Monday, October 24. We are singing a mixture of contemporary songs in addition to some beautiful choral pieces with strings. Vocalist Scott Paquin (photographed right with Mrs. Salerno), from Kalamazoo, Michigan will sing some jazz tunes with the Advanced Choral Ensemble and the Tritones. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Don't miss it!

Parent-Teacher Conferences - October 27

This year's parent-teacher conferences will be held virtually on October 27 between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sign-up for your conference time slots begins Monday, October 17 at 6:00 a.m.

Log into PowerSchool Parent Portal, click the application button in the upper right hand corner (shown below) and click SchoolSoft Conference Manager. If you have questions, please email our Director of Technology, Gina Fredrick at gfredrick@notredameacademy.com.

Class Ring - Order Due October 14

To see a list of rings available and pricing please click here. If you would like to receive the class ring in time for Christmas you must order by October 14, 2022.

Meet UW-Milwaukee - November 4 & 11

Meet UW-Milwaukee will provide prospective students and their guests a look at life as a UW-Milwaukee student.

Interact with 12 of UW-Milwaukee's academic schools, colleges and units. Engage with 20 university resources and involvement opportunities. Tour campus and the surrounding community with current students. Connect with admissions counselors.

Contact the Counseling Office to register for one of the upcoming dates: Friday, November 4 and Friday, November 11.

NDA Text System

If you haven't yet signed up for our text alert system, please do so in order to receive important messages from NDA. Please text the letter Y to number 67587 to approve your membership on our list.

Attendance Letters

Research has shown a direct relationship between attendance and academic success. NDA strives to communicate with parents about their student’s attendance, both daily and when absences accumulate over time.

Click here to view the full message.

Study Tables Have Begun!

If a student is struggling in one or more classes, needs help to catch up, or just needs a quiet study environment to complete homework, then STUDY TABLES is the place to be! A teacher may recommend that a student attend. No need to sign up, just come by after school and be ready to be productive!

What: A place where students are encouraged to get help from various teachers and NHS students after school to help them be successful at NDA, can find a quiet place to study after school, and can develop and strengthen relationships with NDA faculty and students to help them better integrate into the NDA community.

Where: Library

When: Monday - Thursday; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Calendar Raffle Winners

Thank You to all the community members who supported the Athletic Booster Club (NDA3) Calendar Raffle Fundraiser.

Here are the winners so far!

October 3 - Owen Prosser

October 5 - Janice Miles

October 7 - Miranda Streckenbach

October 10 - Robin Baade

October 12 - Mala Pandyan

State Qualifiers

The Athletic Department would like to congratulate the following individuals on qualifying for the state tournament in their respective sports.

Girls Golf: Senior Grace Durkin and junior Sophia Baek qualified for the state championships. At press time, Grace was 10th overall in the state with rounds of 79 and 76, and Sophia was 50th with rounds of 93 and 87.

Girls Tennis: FRCC champions and sectional champions. Five individuals also qualified for the WIAA team state championship. Sophomore Lucy Lawton qualified in singles and will play today at 12:30 p.m., sophomores Mary Sullivan and Natalia Welle qualified in doubles and will play today at 1:30 p.m. and junior Kennedy May and freshman Lilia Root qualified in doubles and will play today at 12:45 p.m.

Congratulations to all the girls and good luck for those still competing!

Upcoming Post Season Tournament Games

As the regular season comes to a close, the WIAA post season regional tournament will begin.

The girls volleyball team earned the 5th seed and will host Denmark on Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. at NDA.

The boys soccer team, who is currently the #1 ranked team in the state, has earned the #1 seed in their sectional bracket. They will begin their quest to get back to state with a home WIAA regional game on Thursday, October 20 at 4 p.m.

If they win Thursday, they will play on Saturday, October 22 at NDA at 1 p.m.

With these home tournament games being WIAA sanctioned events, family passes or passes of any kind will not be accepted. The admission price for these Regional Games is $6 for adults and students, and $1 for children 6 years and younger.

2023 Triton Hall of Fame

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