Vol. 10 | October 7, 2019

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

Come out and cheer on your Pilots at the annual Dig Pink volleyball game vs. Encinal ! JV plays at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Varsity game at 6:30 p.m. Forgot to pre-order your Dig Pink t-shirt? Shirts will be sold at the door, while supplies last. All proceeds support the Side-Out Foundation and the fight against breast cancer.

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Principal's Corner

Dear Pilot Parents and Students, This week concludes quarter one (Q1) for the 2019-2020 school year along with the Bell Schedule Experimentation A. I appreciate the students' and faculty's growth mindset throughout this quarter.  This past Friday our students hosted Club Rush, an opportunity to learn about many of our co-curricular offerings. I encourage all students to participate in at least one co-curricular activity whether it be the STEAM Society, Chess Club, a sport, or a Visual and Performing Arts outlet. Active participation is one way in which our mission of “developing confident, open-minded and effective leaders” can be lived and experienced.  Have a wonderful week and please note there will be no school next Monday, October 14 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day .  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. Winter Sports Tryouts: Monday, November 4 - Wednesday, November 6 Click here to complete the Athletics Online Registration.

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Announcements

Family Directory : The 2019-2020 Family Directory is now available. The Directory may also be found on Launchpad under Student Resources. Click here to view the 2019-2020 Family Directory 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 (no mechanical 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 9th-grade classrooms. In Intro to PSAT 8/9 and Four-Year Plans, Ms. Yee will share what to expect on the upcoming standardized test. Students will also create a draft of 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.  Seniors Families:  Mark your calendars for Financial Aid Night on November 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall. The Director of Financial Aid from Dominican University of California will present on the application process. Please RSVP here. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are open as of October 1. You will complete one of these applications for the 2020-2021 school year.

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News on the Block

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

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