Vol. 9 | October 2, 2019

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

Principal's Corner

Dear Parents and Students, Thank you to all who attended our annual Booster Club Pasta Dinner in support of SJND Athletics over the weekend! This week I would like to share about an exciting component of our new IDEA Lab. SJND is currently renovating a closet-space on the second floor of Marianist Hall into a fully-functioning recording studio. Our space is modeled after the One Button Studio, a recording room designed by the University of Pennsylvania, which will allow students and faculty to easily record professional quality audio and video productions. A user will walk into the room, insert their USB media stick at the control center and then press the One Button, activating the preset lights, camera and microphone. Along with lights and sound, the studio will be equipped with top-of-the-line green screen technology and a teleprompter. Our CLT will use the space to record their announcements and speeches, and students and teachers can create TED Talk-like presentations, online lessons and conduct interviews with experts, athletes and more. Look for the One Button Studio to debut at the end of October. Have a great rest of the week! Ms. Guevara Interim Principal

Upcoming Events & Deadlines School-Wide Testing Day: Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 a.m. Pilot Open House: Sunday, October 20, 3:00-5:30 p.m. on the SJND Campus Help spread the word by sharing this link! Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala: Saturday, October 26, 5:30 p.m. at the Claremont Country Club Click here to purchase tickets.

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Announcements

Funeral Mass for Mr. Curry : Please join the SJND community as we honor and say goodbye to Mr. Curry. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5 at St. Joseph Basilica in Alameda. A reception will follow in Notre Dame Hall on the SJND campus. All are welcome. Testing Day 10/16 : All students are required to be present at school for Testing Day on Wednesday, October 16. The testing assignments are as follows: 9th: PSAT 9 10th: Pre-ACT 11th: PSAT/NMSQT 12th: College Workshops Students should report to their assigned classrooms according to these Testing Day Assignments . All exams begin at 8:00 a.m. All students must be in uniform. Students must bring two No. 2 Pencils, erasers, and a graphing or scientific calculator. Water and snacks are encouraged. All exams will conclude by 12:00 p.m. Outerwear Order : Purchase your SJND outerwear before the cold season arrives. The next bulk order will be placed on October 25 . Please place your orders online for delivery before Thanksgiving Break.

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Nearly Sold Out! Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala: Don't miss your chance to purchase tickets to the Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala on Saturday, October 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m . Enjoy a cocktail hour and dinner at the Claremont Country Club and take in performances by SJND choral group One Voice and world-renowned singer Frederica von Stade, performing with Taylor Viera '20 . All event proceeds support tuition assistance for SJND students.

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Counseling Announcements The Counselors in the Classroom program continues this week with visits to Junior and Sophomore classrooms. In their Christian Morality classes this week, Juniors participate in Discussions on Sexual Assault: Fostering Safe Relationships and Environments. We will revisit personal boundaries, illustrate consent in physical touching, and define sexual assault so that students know how to prioritize their safety.  In The PreACT and Four-Year Plans Revisited in Sophomore classrooms, Ms. Yee will share what to expect on the upcoming standardized test. Students will also revise their Four-Year plan of the courses they hope to take in their remaining years at SJND. Parents who would like a copy, please email Ms. Sabia.  Juniors and Seniors: For the full list of colleges visiting SJND, please click here. Registration is in Naviance.  Senior Families: The signed College List is due to Ms. Yee by October 2. Seniors should also submit all teacher and counselor letter of recommendation requests by this date. All documents can be found on Naviance.

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News on the Block

Support St. Joseph Elementary by attending their annual El Rancho celebration this Saturday, October 5!

Keep up with our neighbors at St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Joseph Basilica! Click here to read the elementary school newsletter and click here to view the parish bulletin .

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