Notre Dame News
🍂 October 23-27 🍂
"Give the Lord glory and honor."
Psalms 96
Reminder to Families
Communication with the school is one of the keys to a student's success. Here at Notre Dame, we strive to share as much information as we can with our community! We are asking that families (students and parents) check your email regularly for important information that may be sent to you.
Lifetouch Photo Update
Due to a technical glitch with Lifetouch, students will receive physical photo proofs soon! Please watch for a message sent via text and email stating that students will be coming home with these proofs.
Picture Retake day is scheduled for November 2, 2023
Important Dates
- Festival of Trees Volunteer Recruitment
- Student Voice - Ice Cream Sale
Wednesday, October 25
- Festival of Trees Volunteer Recruitment
Friday, October 27
- Professional Development Day - No School for Students
ND News
Remembrance Day
If you have a relative/family friend who has served/is serving in the military in any country or on the Police or RCMP forces, and you want to pay tribute to them, please complete the following form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FsYSE1C5iAK4F5OtGLQadGBs5tf4gS_Ym2Oz1AHI5x4/edit
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
Volleyball
Senior Volleyball:
October 25, 2023
Notre Dame vs Lacombe @ Notre Dame
Boys at 6 pm , Girls to follow
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
Alpha Youth: Food and Discussion Group
There will be a meeting at lunch on Wednesday October 25th in the youth ministry office for those that have been involved in Alpha before, or would like to be a leader for this group. If you are interested, please connect with Miss Jnet, or come at lunch on the 25th!
Super Team Faith Ambassadors Meeting
Are you interested in being a leader of faith? But can only be involved during the school day? or want to get more involved in general? Come join us for more information.
Thursday October 26th at lunch in the youth ministry office.
Are you interested in getting baptized or do your sacraments?
There is a program that the youth ministers run in Red Deer Catholic called RCIA for teens. Please see Miss Jeannette in the youth ministry office, it this has been on your heart. You can also contact her 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!
Come Join Us!
Please join the Notre Dame community as we celebrate Catholic Education Sunday.
When: Sunday, November 5
Time: 7:00 PM mass
Where: St. Mary's Parish.
Volunteer Opportunities
Festival of Trees
Oct 24 and 25 at NDHS and lunchtime, coordinators for Red Deer's Festival of Trees will be in the Gathering Area recruiting student volunteers.
The Festival of Trees runs this year from Nov 24-26. Thousands of hours of volunteer time are needed to pull together this incredible event.
Please visit the coordinators on Oct 24/25 in the Gathering Area to find out more and sign up to help!
Learning Commons & Career Center
Join us in the Learning Commons to create your Halloween Bookmarks. From 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m
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