NDA News & Notes - December 21

*Para obtener ayuda o asistencia, comuníquese con la Sra. Jessica Sidon en jsidon@notredameacademy.com.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

There will be no News & Notes on Thursday, December 28, 2023

Seniors

Keepsakes and Announcement Orders - Due January 3

If you would like to order keepsakes or announcements for your soon-to-be graduate, please click here for the flyer and please click here for ordering information. Orders are due by January 3.

Upcoming Dates

NDA Presents, Annie - Get Your Tickets Today

LEAPIN’ LIZARDS!

The classic comic character, that inspired several films and a Tony-Award winning Broadway musical, will bring her heart-warming story to life on the NDA stage spreading sunshine and smiles to audiences of all ages!

Buy your tickets online at ndamusical.ludus.com.

Spring Break Service Trip - Applications Due January 5

WHEN: March 2-8, 2024

WHERE: Canton, MS

WHAT: Mission Trip - Service to Our Brothers and Sisters

Juniors, seniors and sophomores - Applications for the Mississippi Trip are available in Campus Ministry and the St. Herman Joseph Room. Please click here and complete these applications by January 5, 2024, if you are interested in helping others living in rural poverty.

We will help in the construction of homes; help with maintaining gardens; distribute food and clothes; and interact with people of different cultural and faith backgrounds.

If you have the ability to translate English to Spanish (and vice versa), this is a great gift to offer people on this trip, although not necessary.

This trip will help in fulfilling service hour requirements.

IB Information Night - January 8

Attention parents/guardians of freshmen and sophomores! There will be an IB Information Night held in the NDA library on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

This meeting is designed to help you and your student understand what the IB Diploma is at NDA, to help you schedule your junior year classes. You will come to know the philosophy of IB, know potential benefits, see sample schedules, and be able to ask questions of the IB Coordinator, IB teachers, and current IB Students.

Students who are undecided about taking IB, or want to know more about IB should attend this meeting with at least one parent/guardian. If you have any questions, please reach out to the IB DP Coordinator, Mr. Matt Schultz, by email at mschultz@notredameacademy.com.

Tritonfest Sponsorships Available! - Event Held on February 10

Tritonfest 2024 “Give for Good '' will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This is Notre Dame Academy’s largest school fundraiser which helps to bridge the gap between what it costs to run the school and what we pay in tuition. Tickets go on sale January 4!

Purchase a Sponsorship

Get your entry to Tritonfest today with a sponsorship by clicking here. Sponsorships are a great way to create exposure for your business, increase your brand awareness or recognize or honor a family. Purchasing a sponsorship today will reserve your spot at Tritonfest!

Who Wants to go to the Masters in Augusta, GA

Win two tickets to the Masters Golf Championship tournament on April 13, 2024.

This experience includes a two-night hotel stay from April 12-14, 2024, $1,000 cash for travel to Augusta, GA, and the awesome Masters VIP Hospitality Package.

Click here for your chance to go to the Masters!

Who Wants Free Tuition

This year at Tritonfest, NDA will be having a raffle sweepstakes for one year of tuition for one NDA student of your choice for the 2024-25 school year! Tickets went home with students on December 5.

Click here to purchase Tuition Raffle Sweepstake tickets! Tickets are 1 for $50 or 3 for $100.

News & Information

December STAR Assessment Results

Please check your student's PowerSchool reports for STAR Parent Report December 2023.

Reach out to your student's teachers with questions about your student's results.

Reporting Attendance Reminders

This is a reminder that it is required to submit attendance for scheduled time out, at least 24 business hours ahead of the scheduled appointment/vacation. The attendance office needs time (during business hours) to process everything. You can submit via your parent PowerSchool account.

Please click here for instructions. Make sure to double check the dates/times before submitting.

Thank you from the attendance office!