SJND Flight Plan - January 28 2019

Volume 23 | January 28, 2019

Weekly announcements to help parents and students stay informed about important news and events.

Happy Catholic Schools Week!

January 27-February 2, 2019

Catholic Schools Week Activities at SJND

Monday: Celebrating Your Community

Professional Dress

Penny Wars Kicks Off

Prayer Service during Collab B

Tuesday: Celebrating Students

Orange and Blue Dress

Free Snacks for Everyone

Wednesday: Celebrating the Nation

EXTREME Red, White and Blue Dress for Spirit Points

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for $1.50 in the Quad

Homeroom Community Prayer Activity

Thursday: Celebrating Vocations

Career Day Dress

All-School Homeroom and Reflection in the Gym

Friday: Celebrating Faculty and Staff

Casual Dress for Everyone

Saturday: Celebrating Family

SJND Crab Feed & Auction

Principal's Corner

Dear Parents and Students:

Last week we honored the prophetic legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. whose work for the advancement of civil rights is still a work in progress. This week I wanted to also focus on a prophetic witness that took place this weekend in San Francisco with members of the SJND Right to Life Club marching in San Francisco on behalf of the respect life movement. As Catholics, we believe in the God-given dignity of all human life. I am very proud of Ms. Gasparini and Mrs. Berrios who joined several of our parents and students to march for this cause. Thank you for your prophetic witness.

This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week at SJND with a variety of activities and celebrations including our Catholic Schools Week Prayer Service which took place earlier today. All of the details of our Catholic Schools Week activities can be found right here in the Flight Plan (see above). Here is an interesting data point about Catholic Schools in the United States: There are 6,535 Catholic schools in the US; 5,158 are elementary/middle schools and 1,194 are secondary schools.

I hope to see many SJND families this Saturday night as we conclude Catholic Schools Week with our annual Crab Feed in the Kelly Gym beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Paddle Raise this year supports funds for our new mobile IDEA Lab. We just received a big shipment of robotics equipment this past week, and we hope to add more with your generosity as we begin our new Engineering Pathway in the upcoming year.

As always, thank you for all that you do! Go Pilots!

Mr. Jennings

Principal

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

Spring Sports Tryouts Begin: Monday, January 28
Times and locations below.

Alameda Derby: Crab Feed & Auction: Saturday, February 2, 5:00 p.m.

Tuition Assistance FACTS Deadline (Incoming Freshmen): Monday, February 4

Spring Musical Opens: Thursday, February 28
Purchase tickets here.

Tuition Assistance FACTS Deadline (Returning Students): Monday, March 25

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View Upcoming Athletic Events

Alameda Derby: Crab Feed & Auction Update

Attending the Crab Feed & Auction on February 2 ? Be sure to check out the "Parties" table when you enter the Kelly Gym! Space in each party is limited and fills quickly so plan ahead.

Parties include:

A Taste of Scotland with Andy and Fiona Mackay
Sip and Shout: Amazing Race Edition @ Bladium and Alameda Pointe
A Day on the Bay Yacht Party

Preview All Parties

And don't miss out on the " Hit the Road Jack" ISLAND STYLE Live Auction Party!

Don your favorite luau garb and hop aboard the Tiki Bus as we hit the Island on August 24 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Join 30 other friends and discover some of the area’s best libations with tastings, appetizers and a meal at the most popular spots in Alameda and Oakland. The fun never ends with this party on wheels!

Donated by Jim Taylor ’75, the Shook Family, Bladium Sports & Fitness Club, Mr. Espresso, RockWall Winery, Rosenblum Cellars, Runway Spirits, Town Tavern, Whisk Cake Creations, and more!

Announcements

Nominate SJND for Best Private High School in the East Bay! The first round of voting for Oakland Magazine’s annual Best of Oakland and the East Bay competition is now open and we would be honored to be nominated as a finalist once again. To submit your nomination, please click the button below and enter “Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School” in the Best Private High School category under Lifestyle & Families. Nominations close January 31. Thanks for your support!

Nominate SJND

SJND Theater Program "Dine & Donate" at Tomatina: Dine at or get takeout from Tomatina in Alameda on Tuesday, February 12 and support SJND Theater! Fifteen percent of the sales from lunch, dinner and takeout will be donated to the Theater Program. To participate, please present the flyer below to your server.

View Tomatina Flyer

The Princeton Review's SAT ULTIMATE 18-hour Prep Course: SJND is a proud partner of The Princeton Review and will offer an SAT Prep Course in the spring in preparation for the June 1st SAT Exam. Junior students should strongly consider taking this course. The SAT Ultimate 18 Prep Course offers 18 hours of focused class time, unlimited access to SAT Advantage LiveOnline sessions, 3 scheduled proctored practice tests, and additional full-length and single-section practice tests. Our SJND students will also receive homework assignments tailored to them, customized study plans for their prep pace, and interactive goal setting and improvement tracking. All prep materials are included in the cost of the course, which is $643 after discount (use promo code STJOSEPH30OFF).

Click Here to Register

Spring Sports Tryout Times/Locations - January 28 to 30

Men's Volleyball: 3:15-5:00 p.m. @ Alameda Pt. Field. Bus leaves for Alameda Pt. at 2:50 p.m.
Men's Baseball: 3:30-5:30 p.m. @ Alameda Pt. Field. Bus leaves for Alameda Pt. at 2:50 p.m.
Women's Softball: 3:15-5:00 p.m. @ Leydecker. Meet in front of gym, van leaves for park at 2:50 p.m.
Men's Golf: 3:15-5:15 p.m. @ Chuck Corica Golf Complex. Meet in front of gym, van leaves for park at 2:50 p.m.
Men's Tennis: 3:15-5:00 p.m. @ College of Alameda. Meet in front of gym, van leaves for COA at 2:50 p.m.
Track and Field: 3:15-5:00 p.m. @ College of Alameda. Meet in front of gym, van leaves for COA at 2:50 p.m.
Swimming begins Tuesday, January 29 at 6:00 a.m. @ Emma Hood Swim Center - shuttle back to school is at 7:10 a.m.

Counseling:
The Counselors in the Classroom program continues this week with visits to sophomore classrooms for their College Kick-Off. The counselors will discuss student responsibilities this spring and summer as well as Pre-ACT score review.
Freshman and Sophomore Families: Please RSVP for College Night on Wednesday, February 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall. Ms. Yee will give an overview of the college counseling program at SJND and what 9th and 10th grade families need to know. ** Please note that this event replaces College Night for Sophomores on February 6. **
Seniors should continue to check the scholarship opportunities list for new postings from Ms. Yee.
For those interested in attending local college fairs and open houses this spring, Ms. Yee has started a list of events.

Visit our parent and student resource page →

News on the Block

Keep up with our neighbors at SJES and St. Joseph Basilica. Click here to view the Elementary School newsletter and click here to read the Parish bulletin.