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Notre Dame School
of Manhattan
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Letter from the President
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Dear Notre Dame,
We have all made it to the beginning of another week. This is nothing that we take for granted, if we ever did. With the beginning of another month, I know we all join in prayers of gratitude for our blessings and most especially, for all who are sick as well as those who have recently died from COVID-19.
This newsletter is one that could be entitled "Flexibility in Action." As you read on you will see important updates regarding the 63rd Annual
Chez Nous
Benefit on June 6th, Notre Dame School's Graduation, our Alumnae Reunion and the Senior Prom. We hope all the events will go on as they are now planned. The
Chez Nous
Benefit is the School's largest fundraiser. This year we ask you to invite all your family and friends to our virtual Benefit so that they can join in the fun from the comfort of their living rooms. Signing up for the virtual benefit is free. Details will follow.
We will honor the wonderful members of the Class of 2020 on June 4th, if not in person at Cooper Union then virtually. July 30th is the date for our in-person graduation if June 4th is not possible. We hope to hold the prom on July 24th at the Current, conditions permitting. Alumnae Reunion will be on September 18th, God willing.
In the midst of these significant school events being rescheduled, we realize that each of our families has had personal events rescheduled, put on hold or just left out there waiting for another day to pass in hope of gaining a clearer picture of what the future will hold for all of us. We live in times of uncertainty and that can increase our own anxiety.
I invite you to take an intermission from your routine and enjoy this four-minute video. It may offer an opportunity to step back and wonder at the world we inhabit with a grateful heart.
CLICK HERE
to enjoy.
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Dr. Virginia O'Brien, SU
President
Notre Dame School
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JOIN US FOR OUR VIRTUAL BENEFIT
Saturday, June 6, 2020 from Noon until 1:00 p.m.
Online bidding begins Monday, June 1, 2020
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Notre Dame has held an annual benefit for more than 60 years. This event usually takes place in late March at Pier Sixty, and has been a time when families and friends gather together to help support ND financially while enjoying good company. With amazing raffles and auction items, the Benefit has always been an exciting and entertaining afternoon. Of course, with the current health crisis and social distancing guidelines, we will not be gathering in person for it this year.
But fear not! The 63rd Annual
Chez Nous
Benefit is going virtual. What does this mean? It means that we will live stream our upcoming Benefit
on Saturday, June 6th at noon via Facebook and YouTube.
Event Details
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The silent auction goes live on Monday, June 1st and is open to all registered guests. Start your bidding early on some spectacular items! The live streamed portion of the
Chez Nous
Benefit will begin on Saturday, June 6th at noon -
program details to come later
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Not Registered?
Registration is free and open to everyone!
To join in on the fun, click below to sign up for our upcoming virtual event. Even though we will not be together in person, we are still excited to host you virtually -
from the comfort of your own home!
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The link above will take you to the
Chez Nous
Benefit website homepage. Click the "Register Here" button and fill out your information accordingly.
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Just a sampling of the amazing items to bid on!
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Those who purchased their ticket(s) are already registered for our event. Given that the event is going virtual, please know that 100% of your ticket purchases are now legally a tax-deductible gift to Notre Dame. All ticket prices can be converted as a donation in support of our Fund the Scholarship portion of the event, which directly supports the Financial Aid and Scholarship programs,
Chez Nous
. Each year, Notre Dame distributes $1.3 million through these programs. Our
Chez Nous
Benefit helps to raise a quarter of those funds. We are counting on your ticket purchases to help us reach our financial needs for this fiscal year.
Option 1:
To convert your ticket purchase(s) into a donation in support of our Fund the Scholarship portion of the event, no action is needed on your part.
Option 2:
If you would like to request a refund for your tickets, please contact Megan Gong '14, Special Events Associate, at
gongm@cheznous.org
.
We hope you can join us for this much anticipated festive event. The tradition goes on and we are so excited to ‘see’ you on June 6th!
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Congratulations to the Notre Dame Class of 2020
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Notre Dame is so proud of this year’s Senior Class. They have been leaders and role models during a very challenging time. Their senior spring has not been at all what they thought it would be. But they rose to the occasion, and created ways to bond and celebrate, even remotely! In addition, the Class of 2020 has been accepted into an outstanding array of colleges. 100% of them have been accepted to a four-year college. Even more impressive, 96% of the Class of 2020 has received $25 million towards academic scholarships. What an achievement!
Of course, the culmination of such an outstanding legacy is graduation. With the current pandemic, the original graduation date is no longer an option. But the faculty and administrators are hopeful that they can honor this amazing class and are tentatively rescheduling the Commencement Exercises for Thursday, July 30th. It will still be at Cooper Union's Great Hall. (As the pandemic still impacts our planning, we will give more information and updates as soon as we can.)
The Notre Dame Class of 2020 will hopefully be given the pomp and circumstance it deserves. ND could not be prouder of the strength, courage, and accomplishments of the Class of 2020. Cheers to the seniors!
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We hope you will return
Chez Nous
for Reunion on Friday, September 18, 2020!
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May has traditionally been the month when ND alumnae return to their school to celebrate old friendships and reminisce about their years at their beloved Notre Dame. Unfortunately, this year’s festivities will not happen this month. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Notre Dame School has decided to postpone the 2020 Alumnae Reunion until the fall for the safety and well-being of our community.
The ND Reunion is now scheduled for Friday, September 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. We hope you still join your
Chez Nous
sisters for an evening of fun to celebrate the anniversary years ending in 0 & 5. This gathering is not just for the anniversary years, however. All alumnae are invited to attend! We welcome all of our alumnae to join us and take a tour
Chez Nous
and enjoy hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer!
- Early Bird Tickets will go on sale Monday, August 3rd for $40 per person.
- Regular Tickets will go on sale Monday, August 17th for $50 per person.
NEW THIS YEAR:
Complimentary tickets will be provided to alumnae with a recent giving history of five consecutive years!
For more information, please look for email updates or
CLICK HERE.
Good things are worth the wait and we can’t wait to see you back at ND in September. Please stay tuned for more information to come!
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Please Let There Be Prom!
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Waterfront view from the prom's venue at Current, Chelsea Pier 59
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Prom is a word that conjures up images of elegant attire, a gourmet dinner, and happy high school memories. And for Notre Dame students, it is no different. Yearly, the seniors plan a beautiful evening when they gather with their classmates and friends to celebrate a memorable night. Like so many other events, the prom was another activity that was going to be cancelled. With the tenacity of the prom committee, however, and the leadership of science teacher Ms. Donose, the prom will hopefully happen.
As of now, the Notre Dame Prom will take place on Friday, July 24
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from 7pm – 11 pm. The venue remains the same at Current, Chelsea Pier 59. Current is a stunning facility overlooking the water with floor-to-ceiling windows with a waterfront view. The seniors are so excited to have been able to reschedule this tradition, and hope that they will be able to be together again.
Of course, the school is continuing to monitor the social distancing criteria, and has let the students know that this event could be cancelled if the situation warrants.
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The Notre Dame community would like to keep in mind and pray for all of us, our extended families, relatives and friends. We have thought of a way to do that and invite you to make a prayer request by
CLICKING HERE
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You will be asked for your name, the name of the persons you want to pray for, and to state in a few words what you want to say about the people whose names you write. We will keep this list going and pray for all those you recommend to us.
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Contact Information
Elizabeth Bixenman
Director of Development &
Alumnae Relations
(212) 620-5575, Ext. 317
bixenmane@cheznous.org
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