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Notre Dame Academy

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS

MONTH

IB Freshman/Sophomore Parent Info Meeting

Picture Retake Day P.A.N.D.A. Bake Sale P.A.N.D.A. Meeting

Senior College Workshop PSAT (Soph. & Jr.) Freshman Retreat 7th & 8th Testing

End of Qtr. 1

NDA Musical- BRING IT ON!

Father/Daughter Dance

Red Ribbon Week

Sophomore Signing Junior Induction

NDA Musical- BRING IT ON!

Halloween Costume Day Trick-or-Treat

10/4

10/5

10/11

10/13

10/20 & 21

10/22

10/23-27

10/24

10/27-29

10/31

Dear NDA Families,

I am very pleased to announce that the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program once again is recognizing Notre Dame Academy. Students entered the competition by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which is used by NMSC as an initial screen of entrants. Isabella Yazji is NDA’s Commended Scholar this year. Isabella is a graduate of the Notre Dame Junior Academy.

Our faculty and staff continues to strive for high academic standards for all of the girls at NDA. Thanks go out to our entire faculty and to you as parents in supporting the mission of academic excellence at Notre Dame.

Many blessings to you and your families and continued prayers for peace and kindness to flood our world.

In Notre Dame,

Mrs. Sarah Cullum, M.Ed., M.A. NDA Principal

Love is a task that God constantly sets for us, perhaps to give us courage to stand up to fate.

–Pope John Paul II

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The Nurses will be completing required vision and hearing screenings. 9th graders will be screened in both, 7th graders for vision, 11th graders for hearing and new transfer students for both. If any deficiency is found, a letter will be sent home with your daughter. Please return the form to us after further follow up is obtained. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you!

FROM THE NURSES

Work study schedules for the 2nd quarter have recently been mailed. If you received notification that your daughter was to be scheduled during the 2nd quarter but you do not receive a schedule in the mail, please notify Mrs. Cyndy Brookover at cbrookover@nda.org.

FOR WORK STUDY

On Tuesday, October 24th, the sophomores will take part in signing the Notre Dame Academy Student Statement at a special prayer service and assembly

What is this about? Why the sophomores?

This student statement was written in 2006 by the Student Council. It has since been personally signed by every sophomore, junior, and senior who attends Notre Dame Academy. By signing this statement, the girls are saying this is WHO I am and HOW I live my day at Notre Dame Academy. It is about integrity, faith in God, confidence in self, creativity, ideals, friendship and love. Each girl promises to uphold these ideals for, “…this is who we are; this is what we do; this is what we bring to the future…” of Notre Dame Academy

and to their own personal life. The sophomores, having been taught this spirit and already being a Notre Dame student for one full year, are honored to celebrate this signing on October 24th before the presence of their classmates.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!!

FOR SOPHOMORES

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Ghandi

Notre Dame Academy is blessed to have wonderful parents willing to share their time and talent with us! We are grateful to those of you who served NDA last month in the following ways:

• baked or sent in treats for the Bake Sale and/or Parent-Teacher Night, • drove 8th graders for Visitation, and/or volunteered for 8th Grade Visitation.

We value your involvement and could not accomplish all we do without your help and support. Thank you!!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:

PANDA Bake Sale ~ Thursday, October 5th Sign up to bake items for monthly sales.

NDJA Bon’d Fire ~ Fri., October 6, 6-7:30 pm http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e45a4a92da64-ndja

Father/Daughter Dance ~ October 22, 6:30-9 pm Be part of the planning committee.

NDA Open House ~ Sunday, November 5th Help needed for a variety of duties including serving refreshments, registration, and tour guides (with students). We need you!

Our next PANDA Meeting will take place this Thursday, October 5th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Dining Commons. Please join us!

Please contact Ana Kraus, NDA Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@nda.org if you are able to help or would like additional information about any of the events listed above.

FROM THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Congrats to Bella Mazur who poster design (pg. 8) was chosen for the musical! Tickets on sale on October 7th at showtix4u.com for BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL!

FROM PERFORMING ARTS

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Freshmen and Sophomore Parents:IB informational meeting to learn more about IB onWednesday October 4th from 7-8pm in the Dining Commons.Senior Parents:Senior IB students will need to have a signed form returned to Ms. Joseph before they are officially registered for IB. This form must be returned by Monday, Oct 30th.

FROM THE IB COORDINATOR

Picture Retake Day is Thursday, Oct. 5; we will begin at 8:15 and finish around 9:15. Any girl who did not have her picture taken on the first day of school should have her picture taken this day for her ID card and for her picture to be included in the yearbook. There are extra order forms in the Main Office Kiosk for anyone who wants to order a photo package. Any girl who wants a retake must bring her photo package with her to the camera that morning.

FROM THE YEARBOOK ADVISER

Junior Induction is fast approaching! If your daughter has a mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother who is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, please fill out the attached form (pg. 11) and return to Mrs. Jamie Orians no later than Tuesday, October 10th. We look forward to seeing our alums at Junior Induction!

FOR JUNIORS

Grades 7 & 8 Testing from 8:15 – 2:00; bring bag lunch; wear school uniform.

Grade 9 Freshmen Retreat 8:15 – 2:00; lunch will be provided; may wear jeans and Spirit wear.

Grades 10 & 11 PSAT Testing from 8:30 – 12:00; eat a good breakfast; bring pencils, calculator and bottled water (if desired); wear school uniform.

Grade 12 Seniors will plan to engage in one of the following activities:

• College Visit (bring note from college visited to attendance on 10/12)

• Helping with Freshman retreat (Link Leaders, FIAT leaders)

9:00-11:00

• College Assistance to work on applications and essays (bring iPad and college materials); wear school uniform

• IB seniors can work on Extended Essay, Internal Assessments or CAS project; wear school uniform

OCTOBER 11 SCHEDULE:TESTING, FRESHMAN RETREAT AND COLLEGE VISITS

Saint Mother Theresa Journey of Humility

We are blessed this year to have an opportunity to pilgrimage to the Toledo Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral as a school. Our students, faculty, and staff will participate in this beautiful day during which we will complete service as a class, learn about the life and works of Saint Mother Theresa, and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral, all while focusing on Embracing our Feminine Genius.

Our school pilgrimage will take place on November 3rd. This required day of school will begin at normal time (8:15 am) with a service project in homeroom classrooms. We will then depart from NDA to travel to the Cathedral for Mass beginning at 10:30 am. Following Mass, we will return to NDA around noon when students will be released for the day. No lunch will be served. Parents are invited to join us for the Mass at the Cathedral– please email Mrs. Faye Smith for more information at fsmith@nda.org.

Upcoming Events:

October 4th- Campus Ministry MorningOctober 11th- Freshman Retreat 8:15-2October 17th- Sophomore RetreatOctober 19th- LiturgyOctober 24th- Sophomore Signing, Junior InductionOctober 25th- Campus Ministry Morning

FROM CAMPUS MINISTRY

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Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 9. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your daughter’s teachers to discuss her academic progress. Just as in years past, you will schedule your own Parent/Teacher Conferences online.

To register and schedule your desired conferences, enter this link into your internet browser: http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Notre_Dame_Academy

Once you reach the homepage, you will see a list of all teachers for grades 7-12. Select some or all of your daughter’s teachers. Please refrain from scheduling Study Hall classes.

The following information will appear once you submit your selections:

You have selected [number of teachers you chose] conferences. (Click one of the options listed)

o These are all for one student o There are for more than one student o Return me to the conference list to re-choose my conferences

Continue following the directives given on the following pages to schedule each conference. The choices will differ slightly depending on whether you are registering for one daughter or more than one daughter.

That completes the registration process. The following message will appear:

Thank you for registering. Please check your email at the address you provided. You will find an email with the subject header “Select Date/Time for Teacher Conference Now”. Just press the link provided in the email and you will be able to pick a time slot for each conference.

If the email is not in your inbox, look in spam or junk mail (some servers may not recognize the email address) and click on “not spam” so the email moves to your inbox and the email address is added to your address book as a safe sender.

The times for conferences are from 1:00-4:00 pm and 5:00-8:00 pm. Please choose one 5-minute time slot for each of your daughter’s teachers. If you should need additional time, please email the teacher to set up a longer conference at a different date and time. The Parent/Teacher Scheduler will be closely monitored.

If you need to reference the names of your daughter’s teachers, please log on to your PowerSchool account. Again, please refrain from scheduling Study Hall classes.

The registration deadline is two days before Parent/Teacher Conferences. Time slots may fill up, so please make your selections as soon as possible.

Please Note: The following teachers will have limited availability during conferences

Sr. Colleen Marie Cousino (3:00-4:00 pm, 5:00-6:00 pm) Mrs. Amanda Mutgi (1:00-4:00 pm) Mrs. Karen Niewiadornski (1:00-2:30 pm) Mrs. Vivian Nelson (3:00-4:00 pm, 5:00-6:00 pm)

If you have any questions regarding scheduling, please contact Ms. Kelly Kraus, Administrative Assistant, at kkraus@nda.org.

As always, you can access your daughter’s grades online, via PowerSchool. On behalf of the entire faculty, I would like to thank you for your continuous support and interest in your daughter’s education. We look forward to seeing you at Parent/Teacher Conferences. – Mrs. Cullum

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Notre_Dame_Academy

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2

Create Your Own Nacho Bar

3 Pizza Calzone

4 BBQ Pulled Pork

Sandwich Mac & Cheese

5 The Eagle Bowl

6 Parmesan

Crusted Garlic Chicken

9 Walking Taco

Brownie

10 Chicken Alfredo

11 No Lunch Service

12 The Pasta Bowl

13 Spaghetti & Meatballs

16 Create Your Own

Taco Salad

17 Chicken & Dumplings

18 Beef Stroganoff

19 The Eagle Bowl

20 Chicken

Parmesan Pasta

23 Walking Taco

Dessert

24 Chicken LoMein

25 Italian Chicken Roasted Red

Potatoes

26 The Oriental

Bowl

27 Baked Ziti

30 Create Your Own

Nacho Bar

31 Pizza Calzone

1 Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy

2 The Eagle Bowl

3 Garlic Cheese

Tortellini

Any questions or concerns please contact

Susan Kosek- Resident Director AVI Foodsystems

419.725.1281

Additional Offerings Fresh Deli Sandwiches

Full Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings Varying Selection of Grill Sandwiches

The Lunch Menu for October

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News from the Counseling Center Credit Flex Change Involving PE Please note that there is a small change in our credit flex requirement if your daughter is earning her PE credit through the BYU option. Due to restructuring of BYU classes this summer, students now only need to take one BYU PE class to fulfill their PE requirement. If you have any questions, please reference the Paths to PE credit at NDA or have your child talk with her counselor.

Reminder to Seniors to Complete any Outstanding Graduation Requirements by January 2018 Seniors - if you are working on an online graduation requirement, an independent study class, or credit recovery class, your course needs to be completed by January 16th, 2018. This will ensure that there is enough time for your course to be graded and updated to your transcript and that you will be on track to graduate in May.

Parents of Sophomores Is your daughter interested in a unique and fun leadership opportunity? Does she like to meet new people and develop her leadership skills?

If so, please encourage her to apply to attend the Hugh O’Brien Leadership Conference (HOBY)! You can learn more by visiting their website: www.HOBY.org or checking out this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4X95kNcz64 This year’s HOBY conference is June 7-10th, 2018, at Ohio Northern University. To apply, please have your daughter pick up a HOBY Application form from the Counseling Center. Applications are due by November 1, 2017. Only one sophomore from NDA will be selected to attend the conference, so encourage your daughter to apply today! If she has any questions, please see Mrs. Schank. kschank@nda.org

From the College Counselor October 3rd, is the Lourdes University College Fair. This fair is open to all Toledo area Catholic high school students. It runs from 6:30- 8:00 pm in the Lourdes University Franciscan Center. There will be over 100 colleges at the fair and it is a great opportunity to talk to the college representatives and get more information on schools you are interested in. Class of 2018 Parents Thanks so much for coming out to the parent college meeting last month. If you have lingering questions, please contact me. Continue to encourage your daughter to finish those applications! If your daughter has not taken the ACT or SAT, be sure to get her registered immediately for the next test. There are some colleges that require SAT Subject test scores. Check with the colleges your daughter is interested in to see if this is necessary.

Class of 2019 Parents The Junior Student/Parent meeting will take place on Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 pm in the Dining Commons. This meeting will be the "official" kick-off to your daughter's college search and application process. A great deal of information will be dispensed regarding this process. Please be sure you and your daughter are able to attend. Juniors are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT during this school year. Now is a good time to start preparing for this test.

Class of 2018 and 2019 Parents There will be approximately 70 different colleges sending representatives to NDA to speak with our students. As juniors and seniors, your daughters are allowed to participate in these presentations. Check Naviance frequently for the list of dates and times, and have your daughter sign up for the ones she is interested in. Have her print up the confirmation page after she signs up; that will be her pass out of class.

Please contact Mrs. Meier with any questions at ameier@nda.org

From the Career Counselor Dine & Do's are hosted during lunch on the NDA campus about once a month throughout the year. A Dine & Do is when NDA welcomes professionals from throughout the community to speak about career trends, educational advice, training, compensation, occupational forecasts while sharing their own personal journeys. If you are interested in sharing your story with us or would like to present, please contact me at adesmond@nda.org.

On September 25th, we welcomed Jessica Coombs, BSHA, RHIT. Admissions Officer & HIT-PPE/Lab Coordinator from Mercy College. She spoke to the women of NDA about the many Allied Medical career pathways available to them and spoke about the benefits of going into fields with an optimistic occupational outlook.

Did you know? NDA has a Professional Skills Lab offered on PLC Wednesdays during Flex Time where students can receive assistance with the following:

Resumes Cover Letters Networking Job Application/Entry Assessments Interviewing Preparation Networking Development Linked In Senior Project Assistance Naviance Navigation

Mandatory Linked In Training for Seniors (Part I of Senior Project) Linked In Trainings are underway. Nearly half of the seniors have completed their training. The next scheduled meetings are: October 25th November 1st (for seniors who can attend) November 15th (last session)

2017-18 Credit Flex BYU Exam Dates 11/29, 2/21, 3/28 (last final exam date) * It is the student’s responsibility to order their own exam upon completion of coursework. Testing fees apply. Please plan accordingly.

Please feel free to contact me with College Credit Plus, Credit Flex or Career needs at adesmond@nda.org.

Counseling Center Important Dates:

October 3, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Lourdes Univ. College Fair. Hosted in the Lourdes Univ. Franciscan Center.

November 1 – HOBY Application deadline

Testing deadlines: October 5 –SAT Registration deadline for Nov. 4 SAT testing. (Testing not held at NDA.) October 7 – SAT Test (Testing not held at NDA.) October 28 – ACT Test (Held at NDA.) November 3 – ACT Registration deadline for Dec. 9th testing. (Held at NDA.)

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From the Athletic Department

Mandatory Paperwork/Forms:

**Important PRIVIT Update: Starting May 1,2017, parents should log in to PRIVIT to join their daughter(s) to their 2017-2018 sports team(s) and all required documents should be e-signed by parents and students for the 17-18school year.**

All of NDA’s athletic forms and paperwork for 7th

through 12th graders will be completed online through PRIVIT. Physical forms must be completed on PRIVIT, printed off, and submitted to the athletic department with proper physician,parent, and student signatures and dates.

NDA only accepts the PRIVIT Physical Packet.

All other forms are completed and signed electronically on PRIVIT. Please visit this link for instructions: http://s3.amazonaws.com/vnn-aws-sites/10775/files/2016/08/47b67fe924f7b5b6-Notre-Dames-Privit-Profile-completion-guide-as-of-081516.pdf

The PRIVIT documents must be completed and e-signed online and a valid PRIVIT physical must be on file with the athletic department to participate in any summer events, tryouts, or practices.

Please contact Athletic Director Gary Snyder, gsnyder@nda.org, or Assistant Athletic Director Diane Clark, dclark@nda.org, with questions.

Check out the athletic website via nda.org and follow the Athletic Department on Twitter @NDAEagleSports

Upcoming Athletics Reminders

• Tuesday, October 10: Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:00 pm in the Dining Commons.

• High School Gymnastics Info:- Monday, October 9: Info Meeting at NDA in

Maker’s Space, 6:30 pm- Monday, November 6: First Practice @

Exceleration Gymnastics Center, 7-9 pm- Contact Head Varsity Gymnastics Coach Mike

McKee at msmgoblue@buckeye-express.comwith questions.

• High School Basketball Tryouts (subject to change):- Friday, October 27: 10th, 11th, 12th grades 5:30-

7:30 pm; 9th grade 7:30-9 pm- Saturday, October 28: 9th grade 10 am-12 pm;

10th, 11th, 12th grades 12-2 pm- Sunday, October 29: 9th grade 3-5 pm; 10th, 11th,

12th grades 5-7 pm- Contact Head Varsity Basketball Coach Travis

Galloway at tsg1434@yahoo.com with questions.

• High School Swimming & Diving Info:- Info Meeting TBA- Friday, November 3: Meeting at the University

of Toledo Rec Center Oak Room (just swimmers & divers), 4-5 pm

- Saturday, November 4: Swimming practice at UT Rec Center, 10 am-12 pm

- Contact Head Varsity Swimming & Diving Coach Lori Yaross at lorijean31@hotmail.comwith questions.

• High School Broomball (Club) Info:- Thursday, October 26th: Info Meeting in Dining

Commons, 7 pm- Contact Head Broomball Coach Mark Hayden at

dork525@bex.net with questions.

• Tuesday, November 8: Mandatory Winter Sports Meeting for Parents and Student-Athletes, 6:30 pm at NDA in the Performing Arts Center. All student-athletes and at least one parent/guardian for students participating in high school basketball, gymnastics, and swimming and diving must attend.

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NDA Night Out at the Toledo Symphony

DETAILS Friday, November 17th, 8:00 PM at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater

Student tickets: $2 Adult tickets: $35

*If there is enough interest , I would like to get a bus so the group could meet at NDA to park or be dropped off, and then be transported to the Peristyle.*

THE PROGRAM Johannes Brahms – Violin Concerto Antonin Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 “New World”

Rune Bergmann, conductor Rachel Barton Pine, violin

Described as “exciting and boundary-defying” by the Washington Post, violinist Rachel Barton Pine brings the equally intense and dramatic Brahms Violin Concerto to the Peristyle stage. To conclude, the TSO presents Dvořák’s “love song” to the New World with one of the most beautiful and unforgettable melodies in all of classical music.

TICKET ORDER FORM - Due October 31st to Mrs. Lang NDA Night Out at the Toledo Symphony, Friday 11/17 at 8:00

Student name: _________________________________________________________

# of Adult tickets ___________________ at $35 each = __________________

# of Student tickets _________________ at $2 each = ___________________

Total $ ____________________________ (Cash or check made out to NDA)

Please check one of the following options.

_______ I (we) would be interested in taking the bus from NDA to the Peristyle.

How many people _________

_______ I (we) would provide own transportation to the Peristyle.

Questions/concerns to Mrs. Beth Lang (blang@nda.org).

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6:30pm-9:00pm

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Attention Parents of Junior Students!

This year your daughter will participate in the time-honored Junior Induction ceremony Tuesday, October 24, 2017. As is our tradition, during the ceremony, we honor mothers,grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who are NDA graduates.

Please fill out the portion below and return it to the NDA main office in an envelope marked Junior Induction no later than Tuesday, October 10, 2017. We do not want to leave anyone out, so please be sure to supply us with all of the information.

Please verify the correct spelling of the name and also include maiden names. Please indicate if you/they will be attending the ceremony. In case they are deceased, your daughter will be receiving a flower in their honor.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Jamie Orians, Director of Annual Giving and Alumnae Relations, at 419.725.1291 or e-mail jorians@nda.org.

Thank you for your help in honoring our alumnae!

Student’s Name______________________________________________Homeroom_______________

NDA Alumnae (please print)

First Name_________________Maiden Name_________________Last Name______________________Relationship to student (circle one) Mother Grandmother Great-grandmother

Attending Ceremony? (circle one) Yes No Deceased? (circle one) Yes No

First Name_________________Maiden Name_________________Last Name______________________Relationship to student (circle one) Mother Grandmother Great-grandmother

Attending Ceremony? (circle one) Yes No Deceased? (circle one) Yes No

First Name_________________Maiden Name__________________Last Name_____________________Relationship to student (circle one) Mother Grandmother Great-grandmother

Attending Ceremony? (circle one) Yes No Deceased? (circle one) Yes No

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS

MONTH

10/6

10/6

10/11

10/13

10/27

10/31

11/9

11/19-21

Bon’d Fire

Yankee Candle Fund Drive Ends

No Color Day 7th & 8th Testing (Dismiss at 2)

End of Qtr. 1

Chicago: Final Payment Due

Halloween Costume Day Trick-or-Treat

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Chicago Trip

Bon’d Fire The 7th and 8th Grade Bon'd Fire will take place Friday, October 6 at NDA behind the Dining Commons. This is always a fun night for the girls and families to relax and enjoy the cooler weather, s’mores, and company! Thank you all those who parents who have contributed time and supplies to the event. If you have any last minute questions, please contact Mrs. Angie Zoldowski at angie@zowhe.com.

Testing & Early Dismissal October 11Wednesday, October 11, is a no-color day. NDA 7th graders will be taking M.A.P. (Measures of Academic Progress) tests in room 117 from 8:15am – 2 pm. M.A.P. is a diocesan mandated test that covers science, reading, language arts and math. The best way to prepare for standardized testing is to get a good night’s rest and to eat a healthy breakfast. The test will not have any effect, negative or positive, on any grades. NDA 8th graders will be taking the ACRE test for the Toledo Diocese. The ACRE will not take quite as long as the M.A.P. testing. Thus, our 8th graders will be able to use some of the time to review Theology, work on homework, go over room requests for Chicago, ask teachers for assistance with studying, and complete student council business. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Andrea Zimmerman at azimmerman@nda.org. All students will wear school uniforms. Both 7th and 8th graders should arrive to school by 8:15 am. 7th graders should report to room 117. 8th graders should report to the Resource Center. This will allow the teachers time to take attendance and provide instructions for the day. A snack and pizza lunch will be provided for students on this day, and students should bring a water bottle. Lastly, please remember that school will dismiss at 2 pm. Students must be picked up no later than 2:15 pm.

Yankee Candle SaleThe Yankee Candle Fundraiser ends October 6. Please make sure your daughters turn in their envelopes no later than October 9. Student earnings will be available through business office by October 16. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Zimmerman at azimmerman@nda.org.

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Halloween Costume Day, October 31 Everyone is invited to wear a costume for a Halloween celebration on Tuesday, October 31. The entire school from grades 7 – 12 enjoys this special day with all sorts of costumes.

COSTUMES GUIDELINES: · Shoes must be worn at all times · Masks are not allowed. · Costumes obstructing ease of movement or that might prevent students from learning such as big headpieces are not allowed. · Costumes should be modest in appearance; teachers reserve the right to ask students to change into their uniform. · Hair coloring different than the norm is allowed but must be temporary, and should return to the natural color on the next school day.

Chicago Updates for 8th Grade Families: The exciting trip is fast approaching! November 19-21 marks our 8th grade trip to Chicago. Some details you may want to know as you are planning:

1. Parents are going to have an opportunity to send in snacks and water for the girls to have with them on the bus ride. Please see information from Mrs. Kraus on items needed and when/where to place the items.

2. All final payments must be made by October 27. Please contact the business office if you would like to make a payment. Also, balances from the Yankee fund drive will be applied.

3. There will be a specified list provided to the girls (and sent to the parents) for all final details in November, but some helpful answers to frequently asked questions which might help you with planning include:

Q: How much cash should my daughter have with her for trip? A: $125-$150 (pre-paid credit cards in combination with cash work well)

Q: What should my daughter pack to wear? • Jeans (for the city) • Khakis or black pants (for the show) • Sweats (for the bus) • Sweaters/Spiritwear • Boots/tennis shoes (anything comfortable for walking) • A change of shoes in case one pair gets wet • Winter or Fall Coat and hat (just in case)

Q: How will I contact my daughter? A: The girls are all permitted to carry their personal cell phones with them for the entire trip.

Q: Who will my daughter room with at the hotel? A: The girls will each have an opportunity to fill out a form with 5 of their close friends they would feel comfortable being with. There is a guarantee that they would have at least 1 person they requested in their room.

Q: What about medications? A: Please notify Mrs. Zimmerman. She will consult the school nurse to properly handle each individual student’s needs. Once we know your needs, this will be communicated to Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Cullum who will be holding onto any medications as well as the first aid kit during the trip.

Q: What about chaperones? A: The final list chaperones will be announced November 1st. Mrs. Cullum will be joining the class for the trip.

What Not to Wear • High heels • Sleeveless tops • Skirts

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To explore more information on Math Circles, go to the following sites: http://www.mathcircles.org/ and Math Circles Ain't for Squares

Please RSVP! To make your reservation or if you have questions, please contact Mrs. Joan Funk at jfunk@nda.org or Mrs. Marcia Miller at mmiller@nda.org.