NDA News & Notes - September 28

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

Upcoming Dates

Eucharistic Adoration - October 2

On October 2 - Memorial of the Guardian Angels - Notre Dame Academy's St. Norbert Chapel will be a space to pray with the Most Blessed Sacrament beginning with Mass at 7:20 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. All are invited to come and adore the "Bread of Angels"!

Please sign up using Doodle if you are able to commit to taking some time in silent prayer with our Lord.

“The Bread of angels has become the Bread of mankind; This heavenly Bread puts an end to all images; O wonderful reality! The poor, the slave, and the humble can eat the Lord.”

-- St. Thomas Aquinas

Fall Fest Dance - October 7

Saturday, October 7 is our Fall Fest Dance. This is a semi formal event open to all grades. This is a concert style event with great lights and sound. Tickets are available to purchase in-person next week, Wednesday - Friday during both lunches.

New this year: we can now accept credit cards in-person, There will no longer be online ticket sales, only in-person. Cost of ticket $16. Cash or checks payable to "NDA" also accepted at a discount for $15 a ticket.

Guest passes are now available in the main office. if a guest from another school will be attending, the form must be completely filled out and turned in by next Wednesday, Oct.4. Please note that guest tickets cannot be purchased at the door and must be purchased ahead of time. NDA students may purchase at the door using cash.

Doors for the dance will open at 8 p.m. and they close at 9:30 p.m. The dance will conclude at 10:30 p.m. Once students leave the dance, they may not re-enter. For the student's convenience, we will have a 'valuables check' available for phones, wallets and purses, and we encourage students to make use of this.

Please send any questions you may have to jlaaksonen@notredameacademy.com.

College Rep Visits - October 2-6

In the coming weeks representatives from various colleges will be visiting NDA. Meeting with college reps is a great way to learn more about a college of interest and connect with a representative of that school. Students sign up for the visit(s) in Naviance by clicking here, and a pass will be delivered to him/her the day of.

Upcoming visits:

10/2 - University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

10/3 - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

10/5 - Saint Norbert College

10/5 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Alumni Tailgate & Football Game - Tomorrow, September 29

Tailgate: 5 to 7 p.m.

NDA Commons

Football game: 7 p.m. kickoff

NDA vs Menasha

Please join us for a tailgate with friends and former classmates, rain or shine, before the varsity football game tomorrow, September 29. The tailgate dinner is complimentary to alumni, Hall of Fame inductees and their friends and families. At halftime, the 2023 Triton Academic & Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be introduced.

Alumni and Hall of Fame inductees and one guest will each receive a complimentary ticket to the game.

Mental Wellness Event by Bellin Health and Packers - October 3

Join the Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health on Tuesday, October 3, for a free film screening and discussion about social media and mental health in today's society. The film is "LIKE-Are you using technology or is it using you?" Afterwards, you will hear from a panel of experts and walk away with resources to continue the discussion at home. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Johnsonville Tailgate Village.

Click here to view the flyer.

Triton Parent Society - October 4

The first TPS meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday October 4 at 5:00 p.m. in the South Commons Conference Room. Please join us if you would like the opportunity to connect with other parents and possibly help to plan events throughout the school year.

MANDATORY Pre-ACT testing for all Freshmen - October 11

Wednesday October 11 is a mandatory test date for all freshmen to take the Pre-ACT test. Testing will start at the regular school day start and be finished by 11:15 a.m. Busing is available. Please encourage your child to eat a good breakfast that morning.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Beth Abler at babler@notredameacademy.com.

PSAT Testing Information for Juniors - October 11

(Sign Up by October 4)

Wednesday October 11, 2023 NDA will offer the digital PSAT. NDA juniors are NOT required to take the test. If your student chooses not to test, they will not come to school that day. Sophomores are able to take this test if availability allows -(please sign up using the same form).

To sign up to take the PSAT, please fill out the form click here, pay the $25 fee, and submit it by Wednesday, October 4.

More information about the PSAT click here. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Beth Abler at babler@notredameacademy.com.

College Application Workshops - Tuesdays thru October 31

Tuesdays during 8th hour, workshops will be held in the College/Career Center room in Student Services. These workshops are a chance to get your general college application questions answered, work on your applications with support, and help each other.

News & Information

Golden Apple Awards - Nominate a Teacher today

Do you know a deserving teacher or team of teachers that you'd like to nominate?

Eight recipients (individuals and/or teams) are selected through a multi-level screening and judging process from a pool of nominees and teacher applications from the Greater Green Bay Chamber.

All nominations are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27. Click here to nominate today!

Our Lady of the Bay Prayer Garden

While we are enjoying the beautiful fall flowers currently in the prayer garden, winter is just around the corner.

If you would like to sponsor the winter greens for the prayer garden in honor or memory of a loved one or friend, or for any reason special to you, please contact Char Dunlap at 920-429-6110 or cdunlap@notredameacademy.com. The greens are placed right after Thanksgiving. Char can answer any questions and work through the details.

Class Rings

To see a list of rings available and pricing please see this flyer.

If you would like to receive the class ring in time for Christmas you must order by October 14, 2023.

Order Your Yearbook Online

It's never too early to order your 2023-24 Trident Yearbook.

Orders can be placed online with Jostens by clicking here or scanning the QR code.

Seniors

Senior Photos

Senior photo yearbook submissions are due December 1, 2023. Please upload your photos to Jostens website by clicking here.

Please follow instructions found here regarding specifications for Senior Photo yearbook requirements.

Please contact Joey Rickards with questions: jrickards@notredameacademy.com.

Tritonian

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Check out this week’s Tritonian with articles featuring this year's musical Annie, NDA's new hockey coach, and much more.

Click here to visit the website.