The ND Spirit

After surveying student interest and meeting with the student body last week, we've made the decision to re-institute our soccer team this winter. It's going to be difficult with only 14 students but I believe our 14 Spirits are committed to the season. And we'll still be able to field a basketball team with 11 Spirits committed to hoops, too. So far, we have three games on the schedule and we're looking for a coach. We're going to play an independent schedule on the road this year.

As our enrollment grows, we'll continue to see these programs come back. We want to make sure to be deliberate, however, so we're not overextended. Our hope is that as we re-institute sports like soccer, for example, that will attract another student or two who is particularly interested in soccer. And then with a few more students, we might be able to add back another sports. Etc. etc.

Positive momentum begets positive momentum. Growth creates more growth!

And speaking of positive momentum, please buy some tickets and come out for our Hispanic Heritage Event. There will be great food, dancing, music, and fun. It's a family-friendly event on Saturday. October 4th. Buy tickets here. Invite your friends and family. It's a great way to introduce people to Notre Dame!

Go Spirits!

Dr. Tim Uhl

• You are invited to attend our Hispanic Heritage Event on Saturday, October 4. Tickets may be purchased here by Monday, September 29 or checks can be made payable to Notre Dame High School and turned in to Miss Marisol.

• Sacred Heart International Festival is on Sunday, September 28. Students are invited to sign up here to volunteer at this great event!

• The Airshow will be on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. If students are interested in volunteering, they may sign up here!

• This week's student announcements can be found here

• 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
• Volleyball schedule can be found here; tennis schedule here. Both the volleyball and tennis teams are undefeated in conference play! Here is a look at the basketball schedule and the soccer schedule.

Here is the link to the Student Handbook. We're continuing to adjust as issues arise.

The varsity volleyball team went 4-1 last weekend at the Gonzales volleyball tournament, dropping a heartbreaker 17-15 in the final set, to finish 2nd overall! The team is now 10-4 on the season, undefeated in league play

• Sep 24: All-School Mass 10:40 am (Commons)
• Sep 25: Volleyball @ Oakwood
• Sep 27: JV Volleyball tournament @ Menlo HS
• Oct 4: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
• Oct 6-11: Homecoming Week (tennis Oct 7th; volleyball Oct 9th; dance Oct 11th)
• Oct 13: Quarter Break (no school)
• Oct 14: Parent-Teacher Conferences 6-8 pm
• Oct 15: Testing day (noon dismissal)
• Oct 25: Middle School Halloween Dance
• Nov 1st: Bocce Ball!
• Nov 15: Mother-Daughter Tea & Fashion Show
• Feb 7: Crab & Pasta Feed

Financial Aid for Seniors

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens Oct 1.

• Create an FSA ID Account

• Student and parent(s) must create their own FSA ID

• Information needed to complete the FAFSA form

• Cómo llenar el formulario FAFSA

• CSS Profile - The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. The application opens Oct 1.

• Check to determine if the schools to which you are applying require the CSS Profile.

• CSS Profile in Spanish

• Notre Dame will host a Financial Aid Night in October, date and time to be announced.

College Application Lunch Bunch

• Seniors are invited to bring their lunch and device to work on college applications 1-2 times weekly through November. Mrs. Uhl will be available in Room 11 during these lunches. It’s amazing how much can be accomplished in 20-30 minutes! Check the school calendar for dates and come join us.

Upcoming College Visits

• Students should visit their Scoir to register for college representative visits

• Gonzaga University - Wednesday September 24 at 11:50am

• Catholic University of America - Thursday September 25 at 8:30am

Croatia Exchange Program

• Interested in a summer exchange program with Croatia? See Mrs. Uhl for more information for this great program

Scholarship list

Email: tuhl@notredamesalinas.org

Website: www.notredamesalinas.org
Location: Salinas, CA
Phone: 831-751-1850
Twitter: @drtimuhl