Hannah GoodBible CommentarySunday, May 12, 2013 The Ascension This week was a particularly special Sunday of the church calendar in that it commemorated Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Because of this event, there was not only a Gospel from John on the subject, but also a reading from the Acts of the Apostles describing the incident … Read more
Notre Dame Academy is proud to announce the valedictorian, Elizabeth Romes, and salutatorian, Marisa Lorch, for the Class of 2013. Elizabeth Romes is the valedictorian for the Class of 2013. In addition to her academic success at NDA, Elizabeth has been very active in various clubs and organizations. She is a member of NDA’s National … Read more
NDA’s students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends will gather to celebrate the dedication of the Buenger Sports Complex on Friday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m. The state-of-the-art 8-lane track and new athletic field were made possible through the generosity of the Clement and Ann Buenger Foundation and the support of NDA track parents, coaches, staff … Read more
Notre Dame Academy celebrated its annual May Crowning Mass and Sophomore Ring Ceremony on Thursday, May 2. It was a special day to honor NDA’s patroness, Mary, and to reflect on its educational mission as a school dedicated to Mary. It also marked a special moment for the sophomore class as they received their class … Read more
The term “service learning” is more than an educational buzzword at Notre Dame Academy, it’s a learning strategy that works. These hands-on projects teach students about the practical as well as the intellectual aspects of their curriculum and challenge the students to put their learning into action. Service learning is teaching students in Molly Proudfit’s … Read more
The Magnified Giving Program empowers Mr. Martin’s 12th grade students to become junior philanthropists. The students research many local non-profit agencies and then choose their top two to receive a donation. The program is funded by generous donations from numerous benefactors. The program allows students to make decisions and develop leadership skills, as well as … Read more
Lauren StansberrySunday Reading ReflectionsSunday, May 5, 2013 The Gospel of John 14:23-29 was read last Sunday. I chose it out of all the other readings because it had a more personal message inside of it. This isn’t just a story, it’s a lesson. I found it very interesting and insightful. The main teaching in this … Read more
The Teen Leadership Club for Health & Wellness (TLC) and the Interact Club recentlysponsored a Purse Drive at Notre Dame Academy. They collected 128 purses and raised $101.81 for Scarf-It-Up’s drive to purchase gloves for the needy next winter!
Students at Notre Dame Academy have been using their talents and ideas this school year to make a difference in the lives of young girls nearly 2000 miles away. Their project began when NDA’s Spanish 4 Honors students were learning about healthy lifestyles and choices. “They read about the Yo Puedo (“I can”) program, a … Read more
Rachel RosenthalSunday Reading ReflectionsSunday, April 18, 2013 Jesus asks so little of us, yet in today’s world it is very easy to lose sight of what we as Catholics are called to do. Being a teenager, it is not uncommon for me to see people straying away from God’s Word. Girls often mention in class … Read more
