AI at Notre Dame
Despite all the fears about AI, I've been working on a little side project to see how AI can help us with our work. Wouldn't it be great to have our own private little chatbot answering questions about AI? Heck yes! So I set out to develop a Beta version and today I'd like to share it to get some feedback.
I took the Parent-Student Handbook, the Employee Handbook, the Writer's Handbook, the Diocese of Monterey Handbook, the School Personnel Guideline, and the Emergency Plan and put them into the mix and so the NotebookLM answers your queries directly from them. Here is the link and you can plug in any ND-related question--what is the daily schedule? are tatoos allowed? what is the correct footwear? what are the penalties for tardiness? how many sick days does a principal get? Etc. Etc. Etc.
https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/d21bbf56-d5e4-4f7c-ad50-4e80cf2ef070
Please give it a try with this link! I'd love to hear what you think. You can email me directly or send your replies here. The crazy part is that you can generate an audio conversation (aka a podcast) on the items in the chatbot. Here's a
There are still a few seats left at this Saturday's Crab Feed. Here's the link for tickets. There are a lot of great silent and live auction events--including a private paint party by Ms. Jess!
Go Spirits!
Dr. Tim Uhl
School Happenings
There are still a few seats left at this Saturday's Crab Feed. Here's the link for tickets.
Senior portraits are due soon to Miss Marisol. You may find the information here: Senior Portrait Information
The Junior and Senior Class Ring Ceremony is taking place next month. You may find the information here: Class Ring Information
- Dr. Uhl is interested in taking groups of students on Thursday mornings to serve breakfast at Dorothy's Place. We'll leave ND at 7:45 and return by 10 am (missing either a half hour of class or half of Mass). Please see the Main Office for more information.
- The student announcements for the week can be found here.
- Here is the Crab Feed SignUp Genius. We need volunteers for the Jan 18th event.
Winter Ball is taking place on Saturday, February 1, 7:00 - 10:00 PM at The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas. Tickets may be purchased here by Friday, January 24. Dance Guidelines & Guest Pass. Tickets may also be purchased from Miss Marisol using a cash or check. Please make checks payable to Notre Dame High School.
- Here's a letter explaining the AI summer program which has a link to a brochure.
- We've launched this simple Google Form to "crowdsource" alumnae information. If you know of any alumnae, feel free to share the link
- 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.
Spirit Athletics
As we continue to add games, here is the basketball schedule, the lacrosse schedule, the swimming schedule, and the softball schedule.
Every interested Spirit coming out for spring sports needs to be up-to-date on Home Campus. Every new student-athlete was emailed information this week.
Academics/ Counseling
Reminders:
- California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Applications due today, January 15th
- Bank of America Student Leaders Program-Applications due today, January 15th
- Scholarships for Seniors-Peak application season is NOW!
Outside Opportunities
- Stevens Institute High School Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Video Pitch Competition-Register by January 15th, submit by March 1st.
This competition is an exciting opportunity for young innovators to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and creative ideas in business and artificial intelligence. Open to all high school students (grades 9-11). - CSF Virtual Leadership Conference Saturday, February 8th; Register here
This is a student focused event to share ideas, answer questions, and gain experiences involving our CSF chapter. All sessions will be presented by students, for students, and about students. - 2025 Steps to College Event and Scholarship Opportunity-Saturday, February 8th.
The Largest Bilingual & Binational University Fair in northern California to take place in Sacramento. The fair is designed to help all families and students navigate a successful path to college, featuring 25+ activities, 15+ workshops, 30+ institutions and 2000+ students. - Free Hartnell FAFSA/CADAA Submission Labs (every Monday) and Cash for College Event (2/26)
Alumnae News & Community Relations
The ND Spirit
Email: tuhl@notredamesalinas.org
Website: www.notredamesalinas.org
Location: Salinas, CA
Phone: 831-751-1850
Twitter: @drtimuhl
Catholic School Matters podcast
TheCatholic School Matters podcast is on hiatus until January.
Previous episodes this season:
- conversation with Dr. John Reyes of Boston College discussing the concept of "polycrisis" and how that impacts leadership in these turbulent times.
- A conversation with Ryan Collins, an Educational Technology blogger and administrator, discussing how AI is changing educational technology and instruction.
- A discussion about burnout and balanced leadership with consultant and former Catholic school leader Andrew Murray. Based in New Zealand, Murray has a unique perspective on finding balance after a tough bout with long COVID.
- A conversation with author, professor, and school choice advocate Dr. Ashley Rogers Berner of Johns Hopkins. Her new book Educational Pluralism & Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America's Schools is a great discussion of building a new system of school with accountability
- A conversation with Susan Morrissey about Artificial Intelligence. Susan is a graduate student and PD presenter who thinks about AI through a Catholic lens.
- I kicked off Season 9 with a conversation with theologian Dr. Ann Garrido. We discuss her latest book, Redeeming Power, and its relation to her earlier work Let's Talk About Truth. We discuss how power and influence are perceived, how important it is to be truthful in leadership, and the challenges of both in ministry