Weekly announcements to help parents and students stay informed about important news and events.
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Dear Pilot Parents and Students,
I hope you had a safe and restful Labor Day weekend. I invite every SJND family to come and celebrate the SJND family and the start of the new academic year by attending our annual
Welcome Back Dinner on Saturday, September 7 starting at 5:00 p.m
. in the Quad. We will have street tacos and beverages available, and ask that families bring a dessert to share. We’ll also be selling SJND swag through The Runway store and have complimentary gently-used SJND uniform pieces for anyone who needs them.
Following the dinner, we will host our first dance of the school year at 7:00 p.m. The doors close at 7:30 p.m. and there are no in and out privileges. The dance officially ends at 10:00 p.m. but students are able to leave beginning at 9:30 p.m.
Just a reminder that next Monday we will be starting our
bell schedule experimentation
starting with a Pilot Day.
I hope to see everyone at the dinner!
Have a great week!
Ms. Guevara
Interim Principal
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
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- College Night for Seniors and Parents: Wednesday, September 4, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall
- Click here to RSVP.
- Welcome Back Dinner: Saturday, September 7, 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Quad
- College Night for Juniors and Parents: Wednesday, September 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall
- Click here to RSVP.
- Pilot Open House: Sunday, October 20, 3:00-5:30 p.m. on the SJND Campus
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Welcome Back Dinner
: Please join us at our annual Welcome Back Dinner on Saturday, September 7 starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Quad! All families are encouraged to attend and bring a dessert to share.
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Booster Club Pasta Dinner
: You don’t want to miss this popular Pilot event! Tickets are now on sale for the Annual SJND Booster Club Pasta Dinner on
Saturday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m
. This fun-filled evening includes a basket raffle, silent auction, and a delicious family-style dinner. Tickets are $15 for children/students/seniors, $30 for adults, or $300 for a table of 10. All proceeds benefit SJND Athletics.
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Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala:
Please join us for the Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala for Tuition Assistance 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
. Early Bird Tickets are on sale now!
Ticket prices increase on October 1
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Practice PSAT Exam
: SJND will administer a practice PSAT exam on
Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
All Juniors are strongly encouraged to take this exam.
The practice PSAT exam will give students the opportunity to prepare for the actual PSAT exam, which will be given to ALL Juniors on Testing Day, October 16. The PSAT exam measures a) what you learn in high school and b) what you need to succeed in college. The PSAT is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program and the National Hispanic Recognition Program, among many other scholarship/recognition programs.
The Practice PSAT exam administration at SJND will include individualized score reports which students can use to personalize their PSAT and SAT practice.
The registration deadline is
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
. There is an exam fee of $10 that can be submitted by cash or check on the day of the exam. Students should bring two Number 2 pencils, a calculator, snacks, and water.
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The Princeton Review's ACT ULTIMATE 18 Prep Course:
SJND is a proud partner of The Princeton Review and will offer two prep courses on campus this year: an ACT Prep Course in the fall and an SAT Prep Course in the spring. Junior and Senior students should strongly consider taking the ACT prep course in the fall,
in preparation for the December 14 ACT exam
. The ACT Ultimate 18 Prep Course offers 18 hours of focused class time, review and practice books, three 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 $630 after discount (use promo code STJOSEPH30OFF)
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Course/Practice Test Schedule
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The deadline to register is
September 23.
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Counseling Announcements
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- We’re kicking off our 2019-2020 Counselors in the Classroom program this week with visits to 9th-grade classrooms. In the lesson SJND is a Welcoming Community, 9th-grade students will learn their role in our diverse and affirming community.
- Senior College Counseling advising continues during collaboration this Wednesday with Ms. Yee.
- Senior Families: Please RSVP for College Night on Wednesday, September 4, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall.
- Junior Families: Please RSVP for College Night on Wednesday, September 18, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall.
- Juniors and Seniors: College admissions representative visits to SJND begin this week. Learn more about academics, campus life, the admissions process and more. Students must sign up in Naviance. For the full list of colleges, please click here.
- Upcoming College Fairs:
- Bishop O’Dowd College Fair - Wednesday, September 11, 6:00-9:00 p.m. (see flyer for details)
- City-Wide College Fair (at College of Alameda) - Wednesday, September 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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