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NEWS FROM NOTRE DAME REGIONAL

Notre Dame Living Stations of the Cross

The eighth-grade students from Notre Dame Regional School donned authentic garb and portrayed the Living Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 19. "It's been a tradition here at Notre Dame and it will continue," Melissa Knapp, advancement director, said. "I think it brings so much meaning."
 

For more than 14 years, the students in the eighth grade at Notre Dame have re-enacted the condemning and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a lesson, remembrance and prayer during Lent, said Lucille Doyle, the school's religious teacher.
 

On Friday, the 19 students in the eighth-grade class held the re-enactment first in the morning for their peers in kindergarten through seventh grade and then in the evening for school families and local residents, Knapp said. It was the first year the school held an evening event, she said. Both events took place at St. Michael's Church in Minotola.

PRE-SCHOOL'S FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM

Members of the Landisville Volunteer Fire Company #111 visited the 2 and 3 year old preschools at Notre Dame Regional School for Fire Safety Week.  Fireman Chad Fabri talked to the children about his truck and the equipment and also reassure the boys and girls the fireman would always be there to help.  Pictured is Bobby Owens age 2, and Tori Tompson also 2years old. Helping Fireman Fabri with the fire hose is Angela Kaskabas also 2.

Notre Dame offers preschool program for children ages 2,3,and 4 years of age. The preschool students receive instruction in Spanish, Music and P.E.  Programs are available at Newfield and Landisville Campuses and the children do not have to be potty trained.

For information or to visit one of our preschool contact Melissa Knapp @ 856-697-3456 ext.112.

Seventh grade students in Mrs. Patricia Simone’s Language Arts class used their Summer Reading assignment of  “Where The Red Fern Grows” to get to know their new classmates and learn to work together to complete a task.  Their assignment was to imagine the book was being made into a movie production and they were to create the promotion posters.  After completing the posters the groups gave oral presentations to the class.  Pictured are two new students to the class Joseph Quinlan and Rhianna Gilliam along with Shelby McCarty. 

Above: Notre Dame's new PK 3 classes begin at the Landisville Campus.

Students at Notre Dame Regional Summer Camp kicked up their heals when Joker the miniature pony arrived with a chariot in tow. It was Carnival week and having Joker made the week festive. The campers made traditional Carnival foods including homemade ice cream and root beer. Sky Hawk Farms owner Kristi De Bouis was happy to bring the miniature pony to summer camp for the special day. Pictured are campers Katelin Kikas age 4, Dameon McFarland age 4 and Charolette Surdam age 4.

 

Alex's Lemonade Stand Oct 17, 2009

NOTRE DAME HOSTS ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND

On Saturday, October 17th Notre Dame will host Alex's Lemonade Stand from 
8am - 4pm at the yard sale at the Landisville campus. The students at Notre 
Dame Regional School in Newfield & Landisville and their families are all 
about helping others. Our older students were upset when a parent in our 
school was diagnosed with cancer, and our younger students felt the pain of 
their 2nd grade classmate this past school year when she was diagnosed with 
cancer. We've done fundraising within our school community to help Jim & 
Kameron, and now our children wanted to help more people. We're very excited 
to get involved with Alex's Lemonade Stand! Just because we are a small 
school (PK3 - 8th grade totals under 150 children) we know how to rally 
together and raise money like a big school!

NDRS PAGE AT ALEX'S LEMONADE WEBSITE
 

JESSICA BAALS WINS FUND RAISING AWARD

Jessica  Baals a fifth grade student at Notre Dame Regional School  recently participated in Relay For Life Walk to support the American Cancer Society which took place at Rider University.  Jessica walked for her Dad, Jim Baals and also her schoolmate second grader Kamerone Soloranzo who are both cancer survivors.  Her hope was to raise $1000.00 toward the cause of fighting cancer and with the help of her Notre Dame School family, her family and friends, she exceeded her goal and raised $1,385.00. Jessica was awarded “The Top Youth Fundraiser  Award”.

NDRS FORMS BOND WITH FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER IN VINELAND

During the Holiday Season, the Student at Notre Dame Regional School contacted the Family Success Center in Vineland wanting help a family in need  with food and gifts for the holiday.  Community Outreach Specialist, Ann Mulvihill suggested age appropriate gifts for a family in need. The response from the Notre Dame School Family was overwhelming. Instead of helping one family the amount of food donations, gifts, and gifts card where enough to bring a brighter holiday to seven families. With the holidays behind them and the economy in a slump the Family Success Center was recently faced with bare shelves in the food pantry and families in need. A phone call was made to Notre Dame and a plan was formed. Notre Dame Students had been practicing for months for the production of Beauty and The Beast Junior under the direction of Mrs. Karen Jeffers, Mrs. Judy Cirucci and Mrs. Drema Lagrotta.  Prinipal Dr. Mary Alimenti made the student body and parents aware of the need of the Success Center and asked for a donation of a nonperishable food item as admission into the play. Once again, the Notre Dame Regional School Family showed their commitment to serving others. The shelves in the pantry are now stocked again and a bond has been forged between The Family Success Center of Vineland and The Notre Dame School Family that will only continue to grow.

Pictured are eighth grader Adam Jadick who played the Beast/Prince, Ann Mulvihill Outreach Specialist with the Family Success Center of Vineland, and Karley Jeffers who played Belle.

NOTRE DAME REGIONAL SCHOOL HONORS VOLUNTEERS
 

Rosemary Angelo  

 Honor Society Students Serve Lunch

The faculty, staff, students and Dr. Mary Alimenti, principal of Notre Dame Regional School took the day to honor the many volunteers who help to make up the Notre Dame Family. The nearly 150 guest list included Grandparents past and present, Aunt and Uncles, Parents, and Special Guests with no immediate family members at the school but definitely part of the Notre Dame Family.

“ This is what Notre Dame Regional School is all about” said Melissa Knapp, Advancement Director. “ We are a family of people who love our school and want to be involved. When we ask for volunteers there is never a shortage of help. Today was our turn to give back and show our appreciation for all everyone does for us!”
 

The National Junior Honor Society under the direction of Mrs. Stephanie Zappariello, along with Science Teacher Mrs. Tracy Carrow and First Grade Teacher Mrs. Marita Cifaloglio hosted the event.

Dr. Mary Alimenti honored Mr. Ron Francis for his dedication and commitment to Notre Dame. Mr. Francis’s daughter graduated 7 years ago but he continues to serve NDRS as the Athletic Director. Rosemary Angelo, an aunt to Notre Dame students, was also honored for her many hours of dedication to Notre Dame. Dr. Alimenti said it best, “ It would not be impossible to do my job without the help and support of the volunteers of Notre Dame.”

NDRS CELEBRATED FEAST OF ST. LUCIA

On Friday December 15^th the students at Notre Dame Regional  celebrated the Feast of St. Lucia at the Landisville Campus. The ceremony took place at 8:20am and consisted of St. Lucy (portrayed by an eighth grade girl) dressed in traditional attire of the Swedish Saint. She wore a wreath of lighted candles on her head and delivered sweets -- St. Lucy Buns and Ginger Cookies to the teachers. The candles symbolized the fire that refused to take St.Lucia’s life when she was sentenced to be burned.  Accompanying her were two hand maidens and two star boys also played by eighth grade students.

Mrs. Bialecki's 2nd grade class at Notre Dame won the penny collection contest for February sponsored by the Grandparent Society. The class gets to pick a dress down day as their prize. The Notre Dame Grandparent Society is made up of current and past grandparents aunts & uncles, along with many wonderful friends of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Regional School will hold their annual Super 50/50 on April 4th, 2009 at the Landisville Campus. A total of 400 tickets will be sold. The top prize is $10,000.00, second place $5000.00, third place is $2,000.00. There are 10 winners in all. Reserve your ticket now.

The Good Samaritan Club at Notre Dame Regional School collects used bikes for third world countries

Mrs. Lucille Doyle advisor to The Good Samaritan Club of Notre Dame Regional School organized a used bike drop off at Notre Dame in Landisville. School families as well as members of the community dropped off bikes for the club who collected 14 bicycles. Presenting the bikes to Mr. Henry Hansen is eighth grader Michael Formisano . Mr. Hansen refurnishes the bikes as part of the program “ Petals for Progress”. When complete the bicycles are shipped to third world countries. This was the second collection held by Notre Dame Regional School who will hold another collection in the spring. To donate please call 856-697-3456 ext.108.

  NDRS VISITS AND PRAYS AT PADRE PIO SHRINE
 

NOTRE DAME REGIONAL SCHOOL’S

WALK-A-THON WINNERS!

1^ST PLACE

Sean Williams

$1000.00 Collected in Pledges

1/2 of Pledges Collected will be awarded

2^nd  PLACE

Mia & Casey Panella

$325.00 Collected in Pledges

$50 Savings Bond

3^rd  PLACE

Evan Rodgers

$152.00 Collected in Pledges

$50 Savings Bond

HOMEROOM PIZZA PARTY WINNERS

CLASSROOMS AVERAGING $50.00+ PER STUDENT

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6

Will be given on Friday, December 12

DRESS DOWN DAY WINNERS

102 students collected at least $50 in pledges and are awarded a dress down day which will be on Monday, November 24^th.  (see homeroom teacher’s list)

Congratulations to our winners and Thank You to all of our families for making our Walk-A-Thon a success. 

Also, a special thank you to the Valla, Stanzione and Tonetta families for their donation of $875.00 in memory of Frank Valla. 

We raised $5687.00.

Prizes will be sent home shortly.

NOTRE DAME REGIONAL SCHOOL HONORS WALK-A-THON ORIGINATOR
by Melissa Knapp, Advancement Director, tobipd@comcast.net
 

Notre Dame Regional School is excited to announce that “The Frank Valla Walk-a-thon for Technology” will take place on October 15, 2008 at 10:00 am at our Newfield campus. Originally called the Walk-a-thon for Technology, this event was renamed in 2007 to honor Mr. Valla for his tireless dedication to Notre Dame School.

Frank Valla served as the President of the NDRS School Board for several years. During his tenure, Mr Valla saw a need to purchase technology equipment for his children’s school. To achieve the goal of supplying both schools with state of the art computer labs, Internet connectivity, and computers in each classroom, Mr. Valla organized a walk-a-thon. The students in kindergarten through eighth grade gather pledges and walk as a school throughout Newfield in an effort to raise money for the technology program.

Because of Frank’s vision, the school has been able to set up and maintain computer labs in both the Newfield and Landisville campuses. The walk-a-thon funds have also ensured that there is a computer in every classroom. Sadly Frank Valla passed away in 2007 from cancer. However his wife Kathy and their children Karen and Frank continue to support Notre Dame Regional School. The Valla Family donations recently paid for the automated family calling system installed in Notre Dame in December of 2007, and they donate the cost of the lawn care service at the Early Childhood Center.

As a result of the kindness and generosity of the Valla Family, the school family showed their appreciation for the Valla Family’s commitment by renaming the walkathon, now in its 15th year, in Mr. Valla’s honor. The family of Frank Valla will be presented with a plaque celebrating 15 years of success and an official “The Frank Valla Walk-a-thon for Technology” T-shirt honoring the former School Board President.

Through the school’s efforts the spirit and drive of Mr. Valla’s dream will continue to shine for years to come. If you would like information about the walkathon contact Melissa Knapp, Advancement Director at 856-207-4965 or e-mail Melissa at tobipd@comcast.net.
 

by Melissa Knapp, Advancement Director, tobipd@comcast.net
 

Notre Dame Regional School, Newfield campus, is excited to host a writing workshop on October 16th, 2008 at 9:00 am . Notable children’s author Esther W. McQuaid, a Vineland resident, will bring her interactive presentation to the second, third and fourth graders of Notre Dame Regional School. She will use her passion for writing along with props, to motivate the children in an exciting writing workshop.

As part of the workshop, the children will participate in writing a short story as a group. McQuaid is a retired teacher of seventeen years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Rowan University and is also a Certified Parent Educator. As an educator, Mrs. McQuaid often found herself frustrated by the lack of new materials on the subject of transportation.

Inspired by the void in learning materials McQuaid wrote her own poem “Transportation” and then published the poem in a book format. McQuaid is published by SRA/McGraw-Hill as part of the “Imagine It!” reading curriculum program.
 

The children of Notre Dame will benefit greatly from McQuaid’s hands-on approach and her enthusiasm. The workshop will encourage the students to start writing at any age to fulfill their dreams.