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Notre Dame News
December 4-8
"Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord."
Psalms 122
Week-At-A-Glance
Monday, December 4
- Advent Mass at St. Mary's (1/2 school going)
- Advent Angels - 2 Weeks of Giving STARTS TODAY - Gift Card Drive
Tuesday, December 5
- Advent Angels - 2 Weeks of Giving - Gift Card Drive
Wednesday, December 6
- Advent Mass at St. Mary's (other 1/2 of school going)
- Advent Angels - 2 Weeks of Giving - Gift Card Drive
Thursday, December 7
- Advent Angels - 2 Weeks of Giving - All Gift Cards Due TODAY
- Elf The Musical Opening Night
Friday, December 8
- No School - Division Faith Day for staff
- Elf The Musical
ND News
Notre Dame Advent Angels - 2 Weeks of Giving Campaign
It's the season of giving and at Notre Dame we have a tradition of supporting struggling families during this time of year. We invite all our students and staff (and their families) to consider donating a Walmart gift card in whatever amount they can spare this holiday season! Gift cards can be brought to the office during this week (December 4-7). From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting the Notre Dame Advent Angels program!
Stay tuned - Next week we will be doing a food drive and collecting donations of various products for Christmas hampers!
It's Show Week!
Elf - The Musical
Tickets are now on sale for Elf the Musical! Buy your tickets online through our website or the Powerschool Parent Portal. Please call the front office if you have any questions. Get them while you can!
Grad & Grad Service Project
Grad Merch
Hey Grads - Your grad merch store is live!
Check it out and place your order before it closes on Jan 31
Sign Your Team Up TODAY
All students at Notre Dame are encouraged to get involved in the Notre Dame Grad Service Project!
All you need to do is gather 6 friends, a staff member (or two), and a couple of parents and join in our Hope For Her service project! This year, all proceeds will be donated to the Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter! You don't need to be in Grade 12 to have a team!
Throughout the year, teams will work together to raise $2024 and compete in ridiculous challenges including a 24 hour scavenger hunt! Join the tradition! To date, ND students have raised over $800,000 for student chosen charities.
Get your team together and SIGN UP TODAY!!!
Clubs
Yearbook Club
The Yearbook will be meeting every Tuesday during lunch in room 2707. Come join us and be part of a group that captures the best moments at Notre Dame.
For more information, please see Mr. Vallecillos in room 2707.
Grad Committee Meetings
2024 Graduation Committee meets every Tuesday @ lunch in the amphitheater.
Student Voice
Come have your voice heard! Student Voice meets every Thursday in room 2505 during lunch! Get involved and make Notre Dame awesome!
ND United
The ND United (school GSA) club meets every Friday during lunch in room 1406. Please see Ms. Layden or Mr. Deschenes if you have any questions!
Athletics
Cougars Basketball
December 5: NDHS vs LAC SV Basketball - Girls at 6, boys to follow
December 6: NDHS vs LAC JV Basketball - Girls at 6, boys to follow
December 8/9: SV Basketball @ Hunting Hills tournament
ND Unified Sports
Calling all students that want to connect and engage in our dynamic new sports team...ND UNIFIED SPORTS!! In Semester 2, we will be starting our 2024 Team. In Unified Sports, teams are made up of people of similar age and ability, which makes practices more fun and games more challenging and exciting for all. Having sport in common is just one more way that preconceptions and false ideas are swept away.This year's focus is 3 on 3 basketball, bean bag toss and bocce ball.
Qualifications:
-You have availability during Block 3B during Semester 2 either with a spare or a Religion or Leadership (etc) class where your teacher supports you joining once a week from 1:30-2:07 starting in March.
-you are a kind-hearted, caring, and AWESOME person
-you would like to make new friends
-you can attend 2-3 Unified events during a school day (dates TBA)
For more questions, please see Mrs. Snow in Room 1805.
Youth Ministry/Faith News
Wake-A-Thon
Wake-A-Thon is December 15th to 16th
To register-please click on the link or email Miss Jnet at jeannette.manser@rdcrs.ca
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Every Tuesday at 12:05 in the chapel. Pray for your intentions along side Deacon Eddie and Catholic Social Services staff. Open to anyone that would like to join!
Prayer and Praise
Notre Dame Chapel! Prayer and Praise will have various opportunities to pray and grow closer to Jesus, with the most common-Praise and Worship, along with the rosary, stations of the cross, bible studies and more! Join us every Thursday before school, or pop in when you can!
Volunteer Opportunities
Advent Dinner at Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart Parish is hosting an Advent Supper on Dec 10. They are looking for student volunteers to help with preparing vegetables, serving and cleaning up. If you are in need of volunteer hours. Please contact Cathy Bouchard at davidandcathybouchard@gmail.com.
Learning Commons & Career Center
Bring Your Own Book Club
BYOB Book Club will be meeting on December 15. Hoping to see you all in the Learning Commons at lunch to talk about books! New members are always welcome!
Write Your Own Novel
If you are interested in joining the challenge to write your own novel, please see Mrs. Furman in the Learning Commons. She'll help get you started and provide support throughout the process. If you are unsure or have questions, please see Mrs. Furman, or email her at: caroline.furman@rdcrs.ca
International Trips
The Europe trip going to Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz, and Prague this Spring is still taking travelers. See Mrs. Finnigan (1505) or Mr. Stevens (1202) for details.
Counsellors Corner
Community Information
The Lindsay Thurber Raiders Skateboarding program will be hosting the 2nd Annual Bucky's Winter Classic skateboard competition in just over a month.
Who: Any students from grades 9-12 who are interested in competing (younger are welcome, but they will be competing against Gr. 9-10 students)
What: 2nd Annual Bucky's Winter Classic Skateboard Competition
When: Thursday, December 21st, 2023 from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Incline Industries in Sylvan Lake, AB
Notre Dame Students who are interested in this event must connect with Mr. Lansing.
There is a $10 registration fee that can be paid in person on the day of the event. Please be sure to fill out the attached Google Form if interested.
We know your skaters are out there, this is a chance for them to shine and draw some positive attention for their skills! We are coming off of a very successful inaugural event last year and are looking to build on that success this year. Lunch will be provided for the athletes, as well as some goodie bags and a chance at some unreal prizes from our sponsors.