A few years ago when I was preparing for an accreditation visit at St. Genevieve Parish School in Los Angeles, my uncle Bob passed away. I couldn't make the trip back to Iowa to join the family for the funeral. However, the school community at St. Genevieve reached out in preparation for the upcoming All-School Mass during our visit. The simple Google Form asked if I'd like to offer a prayer intention for anyone who had recently died or was battling illness. I responded with Uncle Bob's name and thought he would be listed under the intentions.

At the All-School Mass, I was surprised at the Prayers of the Faithful to see that each person's name was flashed on the screen and everyone spoke the name. My Uncle Bob's name was prayed for in a very vocal way and the prayer was very participatory. I shared that with my Aunt LuAnn and she was touched to hear that he was being remembered in California.

Inspired by Principal Dan Horn and the good people at St. Genevieve, we're going to give this a try!. This google form will be used to collect prayer intentions for Mass. When we come to the Prayers of the Faithful, we'll flash the name on the screen of the person to pray for and we'll ask everyone in the congregation to repeat their name. It's an attempt to promote participation and to teach the value of intercessory prayer.

Please share this form and encourage people to share their special intentions. My hope is that it will promote connections between our high school and the wider community.

This is another attempt to make our All-School Masses vibrant and relevant to our Spirits. I would love to see our students actively involved in our Masses. Hiring Jimmy Rossi to direct the choir was the first step and my hope is that he'll promote music and participation. I hope that our All-School Masses can feel different and be a special part of our student's formation.

You're welcome to join us at 9:15 am on Thursday!

Dr. Tim Uhl

• Have you seen our updated website? Miss Marisol has been working hard!
• 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.
• September 19: Grandparents’ Day Mass flyer for September 19th (RSVP link here)
  
• We have now adopted FACTS as our Student Information System (SIS), replacing PowerSchool. In order to make our lives simpler, we have adopted one login for both the Student Information System and tuition management. In order to view your payment plan and/or your student's information, you'll need to login here.
• Student announcements for the week can be found here. This week there will be Mass on Thursday (dress uniform) and class meetings on Friday (class colors permitted)
• Lunch orders for the week can be placed here by 9PM on Sunday.
• Senior off-campus lunch privileges will begin on Tuesday, September 3. Please sign and return the permission slip to Miss Marisol by Friday, August 30.
• Here is a Google Doc with student service opportunities

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

• Sep 4th, fall sports pictures
  
• Sep 5th, All-School Mass 9:20 am (Parents welcome!). Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta
• Sep 10th, student ambassador visit to Madonna
• Sep 11th, student ambassador visit to Sacred Heart
• Sep 17th, student ambassador visit to San Carlos
• Sep 17th, Home Volleyball vs. Rancho San Juan (5:00 JV/6:00 varsity)
• Sep 18th, student ambassador visit to Sacred Heart (Hollister)
• Sep 19th, All-School Mass & Grandparents Day (RSVP link here)
• Sep 24th, Home Tennis vs. Santa Catalina (4 pm at Hartnell)
• Sep 24-27, Scholastic Book Fair in Room 17
• Oct 22nd, Open House 6-8 pm

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.

Introducing Scoir, our college and career planning platform

Scoir is an online program designed to help you and your student navigate the college selection and application process. All students have gained access to their Scoir account and have been asked to send their parents an email invitation so that you can link to their account. As a parent or guardian, you will be able to view your student's profile, see their college list, conduct your own college searches, and suggest colleges for your student to consider. Additionally, parents of seniors can complete a survey to provide insights for the counselor's letter of recommendation. Scoir also provides parents with financial tools so that you can get a better sense of the cost of attendance at various colleges during the selection process. Below you will find a few resources to help you become familiar with how to use Scoir.

Parent Overview Quick OneSheet

Parent Getting Started Guide

Parent Overview (Video)

Outside Opportunities

• Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)- Applications open NOW until November 1st SEAP provides an opportunity for high school students to participate in paid research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. Deadline to Apply is November 1st. Visit https://www.navalsteminterns.us/seap/ for more information.
• Health Explorers Post 450 September Meeting: NAMI Health Explorers Post 450 provides opportunities for students to learn about health and health careers at monthly educational meetings hosted at Salinas Valley Health. Membership is open to students ages 14-21. Community service hours are not awarded for students who attend classroom presentations; however, students can earn volunteer hours by participating in post-sponsored community service activities or by registering as a hospital volunteer. If you have questions, please call 831-755-0772 or email volunteer@salinasvalleyhealth.com.

Counseling Office Reminders:

• Seniors: deadline to sign up for the optional SAT school day is next Wednesday, 9/11. Sign up here.
• CSF Applications: students who qualified for CSF were invited to apply last week. Applications are due today, Wednesday 9/4. See Mrs. Stone for questions.
  
• College Rep Visit with Gonzaga University is this Friday at 12 PM in room 11. RSVP via your Scoir account.

This week's classroom presentations:

2024 College App Overview & Senior Timeline Presentation

Scoir Rollout for Freshmen and Sophomores

2024-25 Scholarship Opportunities

It was hard to believe that it had been 44 years since the class of 1980 graduated from Notre Dame and Palma High Schools. Time flies when you're having fun (or trying to figure out what to do with your life)! The alumni outdoor event took place at the home of Ann Marie Barragan in Hollister. The class of 1980 enjoyed a night of reminiscing, catching up, and celebrating the incredible people they’ve become. Reunions offer a unique opportunity to reconnect with old friends, share stories, and relive cherished memories. It's a chance to see how everyone's lives have unfolded and to appreciate the impact our shared experiences have had on us and the people around us.

Please share any reunions, big or small, with crains@notredamehighschool.org.

Email: tuhl@notredamesalinas.org

Website: www.notredamesalinas.org
Location: Salinas, CA
Phone: 831-751-1850
Twitter: @drtimuhl