A new year has begun.  There are some changes, to be sure.  We know that with our strong faith, we will move smoothly through this school year.  Some students have elected to stay home and utilize our online learning.  The majority of students will attend class in person.  Whichever way you have elected for your child to learn, know that we are here--#NDStrong!

Our first month is over and all is well!  Our arrivals and departures seem to be going smoothly.  Each day, we are more efficient with our procedures.  I am pleased to tell you that we have been able to hire a  Physical Education teacher to take over while Ms. Flynn is on a family leave.  Our PE teacher comes to us from Our Lady of Lourdes in Malverne.  She will be with us on Thursdays and Fridays.  Students in Grades 6-7-8 will have PE on Thursday; students in in 3-4-5 will have PE on Fridays.  Teachers of Grades PK through Three will give their students PE time.

Our recess has been working out well.  The students are out each day, enjoying this beautiful weather.

I ask that students resume wearing their regular school uniforms, including shoes, on Monday, September 21st. 

Classes will be beginning to attend Mass on Monday--this week students in Grades One through Four will attend.  If you have a third or fourth grader whom you do not want to receive Communion, please tell your child and drop his/her teacher an email.

On a practical note, Notre Dame School has joined with Brown Bag It, a catering service to provide lunches for our students!  If you are interested, please visit their website, brownbagitgourmetcatering.com.  The deadline for ordering is midnight the day before.  The lunches will be delivered in a brown bag with your student's name on it. and taken to their classroom.  You must pay for the lunch to complete the order. 

A few caveats--please do not order soda for your student.  Be aware that the food will arrive in one delivery at 11:30, so refrain from ordering hot food items.  We are under no obligation to place orders; however, we felt this might be a fun break.  The website is very user friendly--you do have to pay for the lunch on line so that your order will be complete.  

Please remember to fill in your health survey before you leave your house on Monday morning.  

We had a wonderful  gathering last weekend.  Be sure to drive by and look at our fence.  There will be a virtual PAVE meeting next Thursday--invite later in the week.  We are planning a few small fun things.

#NDStrong!
God's blessings to you all--
Fondly, 
Mrs. D