Vol. 12 | October 21, 2019

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

Principal's Corner

Dear Pilot Families, Thank you to all of the students and parents who supported our Open House this past Sunday. It was a great turnout and you all shared your Pilot pride whether through speaking to prospective families, showcasing your visual and performing art skills or engaging in lively conversations around what we teach and learn in the classroom. I look forward to the Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala this Saturday at the Claremont Country Club in Oakland. Dream Flight is a fundraising event to support our tuition assistance program. This event reminds me of how our community comes together to support our current students and families in raising money to make a SJND education possible. This year, we are honored to be joined by Frederica von Stade, a world-renowned opera singer, to perform and share the stage with current SJND student Taylor Viera ’20.  I hope to see many of you there! Ms. Guevara Interim Principal

Upcoming Events & Deadlines Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala: Saturday, October 26, 5:30 p.m. at the Claremont Country Club Winter Sports Tryouts: Monday, November 4 - Wednesday, November 6 Click here to complete the Athletics Online Registration. Financial Aid Night for Seniors: Tuesday, November 5, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall

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Announcements

Student Life Fundraiser Results Thank you to everyone who participated in the Student Life Fundraiser. We raised $21,000 for student activities. All prize money will be mailed home to the winners this week. Congratulations to... Bernard Samaniego Catherine Goddard Brian Phaophongsavath Elias Cervantes Amy Donovan Tram Lam Graciela Franco Amber Cox Tyrone Woods David Chareonsuphiphat

Freshmen Mixer : All Freshmen are invited to attend the Freshmen Mixer at Pump it Up Sports at 2500 Embarcadero in Oakland on Friday, October 25 . Permission slips will be sent home with students and are due Thursday, October 24 with a $23 payment in cash or check made to SJND . Price includes jumping, pizza dinner and a drink. Please arrive at 6:45 p.m in comfortable clothes and socks. Students can be picked up at 8:45 p.m. Due to fire code safety restrictions, space is limited to the first 70 students. Please return permission slips and payment to the Main Office or in Homeroom. 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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Purchase Raffle Tickets! Fifth Annual Dream Flight Gala: We will be raffling off a weekend getaway to Mendocino at the Dream Flight Tuition Assistance Gala this Saturday. The winner will enjoy a three-night stay at a beautiful oceanfront-view beach home which can accommodate up to eight guests. Raffle tickets are $50 each or $225 for five. Winner need not be present to win. Click here to learn more .

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Parish Survey : St. Joseph Pastoral Council asks your help to assess the ability of our church to meet your spiritual needs and your input on visioning the future. Everyone over the age of 13 is invited to complete a survey no later than October 27, 2019 . For any questions, please contact Rich Davis: oskidavis@sbcglobal.net . Thanks in advance for giving direction to the future of our parish.

Niche.com Survey Sweepstakes : Click the link below to review SJND on Niche.com and be entered for a chance to win $1,000. Open to current parents, students and recent alumni. The deadline to participate is October 31 .

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Counseling Announcements: The Counselors in the Classroom program continues this week with visits to Junior classrooms. During the lesson Brain Basics and Resisting Temptations, Juniors will learn about the basic neuroscience of adolescent development and discuss pressures or temptations to use alcohol/drugs. 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 7:00-8:30 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.

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