Notre Dame News
September 14-18
Anchored in Faith: Guided by Grace, Uplifted by Hope, Transformed by Love
Welcome Back!
What's Happening
Here's What's Happening this Week:
Monday, September 14
- Day A
Tuesday, September 15
- Day B
Wednesday, September 16
- Day A
- Prayer at the Pole - 8AM
Thursday, September 17
- Day B
Friday, September 18
- No School - PD Day
Important Information
School Messenger Text Messaging Service
See below to opt into our school text messaging service!
To opt in for text messages:
Grab your phone.
Text “Y” to 978338.
Attendance
Please phone in attendance or use the attendance email: ndhsattendance@rdcrs.ca
Parents/guardians have 48 hours to retroactively correct attendance. Students can not phone themselves in to excuse absences. This must be done by parents/guardians.
Students are marked Unexcused Absent (U) if they arrive 10 minutes or more into a class period. If they arrive within 10 minutes of the bell, students will be marked Tardy (T). Teachers do make note of the time the student arrives to the class. It is the responsibility of the student to connect with their teacher if they are late to class in order to have their attendance adjusted. It is only the teacher who can confirm whether the student was in attendance. If you believe that your student was incorrectly marked as absent unexcused, please have them speak to their teacher.
Art Club is Back!
Art Club begins on Friday, September 25th at lunch in room 2505!
The student-led Art Club at Notre Dame provides a welcoming and creative space for students to explore their artistic interests and connect with fellow artists. The club meets weekly on Fridays during lunch and offers a variety of activities ranging from guided projects using specific artistic mediums to relaxed free art and crafting sessions. Whether students enjoy painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting or simply expressing their creativity, they are welcome in the ND Art Club!
Book Club 1st Meeting - Wed Sept 16th at Lunch (Room 1912)
No homework. No grades. Just a book you actually got to pick and a room full of people who want to talk about it! Vote on monthly titles across a variety of genres as a group and meet twice a month to chat! All readers welcome: first timers, bookworms and everyone between! Books provided.
Join the Robotics Team!
If you like technology and want to try your hand at working with some higher level robotics, join the robotics team!
You are welcome to join just come talk to Mr. Hubbell. In the meantime join our google classroom for more info on the team!
Class Code: wye6wv6u
Student Voice
Want a say in what happens at school this year? Student Voice, your student activities club, is officially kicking off and everyone is welcome! Whether you have big ideas for theme days, have fun ideas for pep rallies, want to plan unforgettable events or just want to make school life more fun, this is your place to make it happen!
When: Every Thursday at lunch
Where: Room 2505
Who: All students in any grade
Grab your lunch, bring a friend and help shape our school year. See you Thursday!
Faith
Notre Dame Saint of the Month:
Our Patron Saint, Saint Mary
Readers Needed
Annual Trip to the Rockies
Youth Ministry Annual Trip to the Rockies: Sign up to attend through Rycor!
Parents/Guardians:
- Sign in to PowerSchool on a computer or the browser of your mobile device (Forms are not compatible with the PowerSchool app).
- Go to "School Fees and Forms"
- Select you student's name at the top of the page
- Scroll down to the forms section and select "Youth Ministry"
- Complete the Crescent Falls form and submit before September 22nd.
All are welcome to join!
Prayer at the Pole
Celebrate the National Day of Prayer with our school community: join us for the annual Prayer at the Pole on September 16th at Notre Dame. Join us around the flagpole as we unite our prayers with those of schools across the country. Hot drinks and donuts to follow.
ND Liturgy Choir
Join Notre Dame's liturgy choir! Musicians and singers needed! All are welcome! Practice will take place on September 15th and 16th at noon in the ND chapel.
Athletics
Fine Arts
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!
Notre Dame is pleased to announce our production for the coming school year: Roger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella.
This beloved classic will take the stage in February 2027, showcasing the talent, dedication and creativity of our students. We look forward to sharing this special production with our school community!
Learning Commons
Library Catalogue
Overdue Books
If you still have textbooks, novels or any other library material from last school year, please bring them back to the Learning Commons ASAP!
Fines for outstanding books and materials have already been added to your Rycor accounts an you won't be able to check out anything new until those old items are returned or your fines are cleared.
Drop your books off with Mrs. Kranenborg so you can get back to checking out what you need. Thanks for helping us out!
Grad 2027
Join us for Grad Parent Night on October 1st! Open to all grade 12 students and families. Come learn about graduation requirements, details and events surrounding Grad 2027! Meet local businesses that provide grad services to help you celebrate!
Class of 2027
Watch for updates soon!
Grad Committee
Your class, your voice: Join the Grad Committee Tuesday at lunch in the amphitheatre! Open to all enthusiastic and interested grade 12 students. Meetings take place weekly on Tuesdays. Have a say in your celebration! We want to hear from you, class of 2027!
Career Centre
Pathways to Dentistry - Annual Dentistry for a Day Event
Pathways to Dentistry is a student-led initiative. The aim of this group is to help minimize the barriers that students from financially marginalized communities face when trying to apply to dental school. Pathways to Dentistry provides information to prospective students regarding the Doctor of Dentistry (DDS), Dental Hygiene (DH), and Dental Assisting (DA) programs who may otherwise not have access to these resources.
They are hosting their third Dentistry for a Day workshop at the University of Alberta on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in the Dental Simulation Lab located in KHRA (11405 87 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB). The purpose of this event is to give high school students hands-on experience with general tasks performed by dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. They hope that by doing so, participants may be inspired to pursue a future career in dentistry.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in either a morning (9 AM-12 PM) or afternoon (1-4 PM) session. Registration will be open on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6 PM and will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited spots. Students can sign up on the email list to receive notification when the registration opens here.
Participants must have appropriate personal protective equipment which includes: safety glasses, closed-toed shoes, pants, and no hats or hoodies. If students cannot bring these supplies, their application will be rejected. Waiver forms are required for the event and students under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the form. Consent for photographing and recording at the event is voluntary. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the form. It is strongly recommended that the waiver and consent forms are completed prior to the registration form going live on September 14th.
To stay the most up to date, check out Pathways to Dentistry on their social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PathwaysToDentistry/
Instagram: @pathwaystodentistry
If you have any questions, please feel free to email pathwaystodentistry@ualberta.ca
Waivers (mandatory for registration) and photography consent forms (optional) can be picked up from the ND office.
Volunteer Opportunities
Just in time for World Cleanup Day, the Green Deer River Valley Cleanup is this Saturday, September 19 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.
This event is a great excuse to get outside, meet new people (or spend some quality time with your own cleanup crew), and do something good for your community. Prizes and ice cream to follow cleanup.
To participate, please arrive at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre field any time between noon and 1:00 p.m. to receive your supplies and begin cleaning litter along your assigned route. No pre-registration required. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle
More info: https://www.waskasoopark.ca/kerry-wood-nature-centre/green-deer/river-valley-cleanups
Halloween Spooktacular at Parkland Mall
Parkland mall is looking for a small group of volunteers to help with their Halloween Spooktacular event on Saturday, October 31st from 4-6PM. Volunteers will supervise Halloween game stations, assist children and families, and help create a fun and welcoming event experience.
Volunteer hours will be provided and documented upon request.
Please contact Tawnya Willits (twillits@morguard.com) if you are interested or have any questions about this opportunity.
Tutors Needed for Children of All Ages!
The Red Deer Public Library is looking for student volunteers (in French and English) to tutors children across a variety of subjects. There is a great need right now for reliable, friendly tutors to help kids foster a love of learning. Only a 1 hour a week commitment needed to help kids in our city. Earn volunteer hours!
International Trips
Europe Trip Spring 2028!
Students interested in travelling to Amsterdam, Paris, and London (oh my!) during spring break 2028 should attend (with their parents) an information/sign up meeting on September 22, 7:00pm in the Notre Dame Amphitheatre.
Note: Space is limited and fills up quickly. If you have questions, please see Mr. Unland.
Italy and Greece 2027
Please see Ms. Tessari in room 1403 to be placed on the waitlist.
Counsellors Corner
September 23 - University of Saskatchewan
September 29 from 9-11AM: ELAA
28 post secondary schools from across Canada will be in our gym. Parents and all students are encouraged to go, as most applications open October 1 and there are always some exciting new programs opening up!
Community Information
Red Deer Youth Council
The Red Deer Youth Council (RDYC) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 term.
We're looking for youth in Grades 9-12 who live or attend school in Red Deer and want to:
- Meet new people
- Build leadership skills
- Have a voice in their community
- Be part of something meaningful
The commitment is only about 2-3 meetings per month, and spaces are limited. Applications close on September 20, 2026.
Youth can apply online: https://redcap.link/RDYC0607 or pick up paper applications as listed on the attached poster.