It's October which means there is a LOT going on. There is definitely positive momentum as we rebuild community and build toward the future:

1. We're holding Parent-Teacher conferences on Wednesday, Oct 16th, 6-8 pm. We'll be printing out a hard copy of your student's grades which you can pick up. The PT conferences will be "arena style" meaning that you can get in line to speak to the teachers you want. Please make an effort to come out to speak to your daughter's teachers.
2. Friday night, Oct 18th, is our Mother-Daughter Paint night. Here is the signup form and here is the link to buy tickets, although you can buy at the door. It's a fun way to meet other moms and spend a special night with your daughter.
3. The following week we'll be hosting our Open House on October 22nd from 6-8 pm. We're asking every student to be here because we want to feature our students. They'll be playing volleyball (senior night vs. Greenfield starts at 6 pm), rehearsing the fall play, demonstrating art projects, chemistry & biology experiments, and much more! We could use some help with hospitality so I hope you can join us. And I also hope you can invite your friends and family. It's open to all!
4. The student uniform committee has made their final recommendations and they have introduced three new changes to the uniform outlined on this page. Three new colors of polos are now official (gray, navy, and pink), hoodies and crew necks in white, navy, gray, and gold are now available, and we now have a new school blanket.
5. We're rebuilding our Alumnae database so please send this form to any alumnae you knowso we can keep the momentum.
6. The School Board met last week. They have begun the work of working on the recommendations of the Limited Institutional Assessment conducted by a national Catholic consultancy group. Rather than share the entire report, here are the recommendations.
7. We've decided to offer a $500 referral bonus to any returning family for each new family you bring in. This is on top of any other financial assistance!
8. We just found out that Notre Dame has earned recognition on the AP Honor Roll with the highest level--Platinum!
9. We've had 23 shadow visits so far. Interest in Notre Dame is high!
10. Last week we announced that Dior Lowhorn, who is currently serving as Sacred Heart's Athletic Director and PE teachers, will be our new basketball coach. He has fantastic experience and a teaching mindset that should make him a great addition to our program.

• If you have a special intention for tomorrow's Mass, please fill out this form by 7 am on Oct 3rd
• We've launched this simple Google Form to "crowdsource" alumnae information. If you know of any alumnae, feel free to share the link
  
• If you'd like to offer an intention for next week's Mass, here is the survey.
• The student announcements for the week can be found here. This week's announcements includes an overview of Homecoming activities next week. The homecoming dance is this Saturday, October 5 in the Notre Dame gym from 7 - 10:00 PM. Tickets must be purchased on the link here by Wednesday, October 2. Homecoming Dance Family Service Hour Opportunities Check out what's happening!
  
• Here's the link to the October Stakeholder survey. We'd love to hear your feedback!
• We have (free) yard signs advertising the Open House. Please stop by to pick up one for your house and/or place of business. We can also send them home with your Spirit.
• Here is a Google Doc with student service opportunities
• Family service hours should be turned in to Miss Val in the Main Office (vherrera@notredamesalinas.org) and student community service hours should be turned in to their theology teacher, Ms. Magee (tmagee@notredamesalinas.org)

Here is the link to the Student Handbook. We're continuing to adjust as issues arise.

• Oct 3rd, Homecoming Mass/ home tennis matches / home volleyball game
  
• Oct 4th, Homecoming Pep Rally
• Oct 5th, Homecoming Dance
• Oct 14th, No School
• Oct 16th, Parent-Teacher Conferences, 6-8 pm
• Oct 18th, Mother-Daughter Paint Night, 6:30 pm
• Oct 22nd, Open House 6-8 pm
• Oct 23rd: No school for seniors, PSAT for juniors/sophomores at 9 am, Freshmen on retreat

ACE High has created a web page where athletes and their parents can customize spirit wear to support their favorite ND sports. Here is the link.

Every prospective student-athlete needs a physical and needs to go to Home Campus to fill our the eligibility items. New students will be directed to NFHSlearn.com after completing Home Campus.

Volleyball schedule can be found here. Tennis schedule can be found here. As we continue to add games, here is the basketball schedule, the lacrosse schedule, the swimming schedule, and the softball schedule.

• College Information Night Resources

  Notre Dame's College Information Night took place Monday evening, featuring admission representatives from Hartnell College, CSU Monterey Bay, and Carroll College, as well as a financial aid officer from CSUMB. See presentations linked below:

  
  

  • Hartnell College Presentation Slides
  • CSUMB Admissions Presentation Slides
  • CSUMB Financial Aid Presentation Slides
  • NDHS Presentation Slides (UC System + Further Considerations)
• Counseling Office Upcoming Events & Reminders
  
• College Visit with Southern Methodist University on Tuesday, October 8th at 11:10 AM (Block 4) in room 11. Be sure to sign up via scoir and obtain teacher approval if missing class to attend.
• Senior College workshop continues on Tuesday, October 8th during lunch in room 11 with "The UC App"
• Free online digital practice PSAT October 12th. View details and register here.
• New scholarships added to the 24-25 Scholarship Opportunities Doc




Outside Opportunities:

• CSUMB Open House, Saturday October 5th: Notre Dame students are invited to Open House at Cal State University, Monterey Bay, on Saturday, October 5th, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. This free event is an excellent opportunity for high school students and their families to explore campus and learn about the diverse programs and opportunities available at CSUMB. See flyer here.
• Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest, Due 10/31: students grades 9-12 are invited to submit an audio essay with the theme of, "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" See further details on the 24-25 Scholarship Opportunities Doc.
• Regeneron Science Talent Search, Apply by 11/7: Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. See further details on the 24-25 Scholarship Opportunities Doc. *Opportunities to submit independent research annually

• AIM Ideas Lab, Local Youth-Led Mental Health Research-Apply by 11/22: This program offers students a chance to earn community service hours while contributing to important youth-led mental health research aimed at improving teen mental health in their community. View informational flyer here, program overview letter here, and last year's AIM Ideas Lab Report here.

2024-25 Scholarship Opportunities

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