Congratulations to Alex Rayo, Grade 12, for being named a semi-finalist in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program! Over 1.5 million juniors entered the Scholarship Program this year. Those who make it as a semifinalist represent less than one percent of US high school seniors and are the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge the work of the Student Life Team (Chris Chrisolo, Jennifer Stein, Myra Capulong and Carlos Arriaga) and all they have been doing to continue to engage and connect our students. Having school virtually can lead to a feeling of disconnection. And while there is no substitution for in person, our team is working hard to give opportunities for our students to engage in Pilot Life. Whether it is clubs, Pilot Pods, athletic meetings, or liturgies (next one is tomorrow!), they all help us be there for each other.

How is distance learning going for you? If you haven't filled out the Student or Parent Distance Learning Surveys, please do so now. Submissions will be closing this week.

Lastly, a big thank to our community members who dropped off donations for those impacted by fires. We were able to fill an entire van full of much needed supplies!

Love and peace,

Julianne Guevara

Principal

SJND athletics is excited to announce the launching of a new student-athlete development seminar series starting in October. This six session series will focus on helping our student-athletes develop a deeper connection to their health and wellness, social identity and responsibility, leadership, and community. Topics have been selected based on recent feedback from SJND student-athletes. Student-athletes must register to participate in this series. The registration link is available for students in the SJND Daily Bulletin. All SJND student-athletes are invited to participate. 

Class of 2024 we are super excited to invite you to your first Freshmen Mixer hosted by your Link Crew. Join us on Friday, Sept 18th at 7:30 for a night of trivia, movie and a RAFFLE! Jennifer Stein is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 851 3046 8254

Passcode: 125920

Junior Families: College Night for Juniors and their parents is September 16 from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Ms. Yee will present alongside representatives from local UC, CSU, and private colleges. Ms. Yee will share the Zoom link and looks forward to seeing you virtually. 

College representative virtual visits via Zoom begin this week and continue through the end of October. Juniors and seniors may view upcoming visits and sign up in SCOIR. Visits occur during Academic Support/Counseling Flex Time.

The Counselors in the Classroom program continues this week with lessons for the 10th- and 12th-grades. 

Students, are you looking for a way to get involved and earn some extra income this election year? Check out this Student Election Worker Program!

Saint Joseph Notre Dame will be celebrating its second liturgy for the academic year on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:15 am. Here is the Zoom link SJND "Guided by Wisdom: the First Gift of the Holy Spirit" Liturgy, which is also available through the SJND Covid 20-21 Calendar. As part of SJND’s commitment to educate the whole person, including the social and spiritual, student attendance at our school-wide liturgies remains an expectation. Please share this with family and friends who would like to celebrate with us!

Alameda Unified School district is offering free meals to children in need on Tuesdays and Fridays through December 31st. Find the location most convenient to you and learn more here.