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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Science / 05.09.13

Service Learning Strategy Works for NDA Biology Students

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

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Religion / 05.09.13

Philanthropists in Training at NDA

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

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Religion / 05.08.13

Sunday Reading Reflection – May 5, 2013

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

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Religion / 05.07.13

TLC and Interact Make a Difference!

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!

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, World Languages / 04.30.13

NDA Students Work to Empower Young Women in Rural Honduras

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

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Categories Academics, Making a Difference, NDA News, Religion / 04.29.13

Sunday Reading Reflections – April 28, 2013

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

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Categories Making a Difference, NDA News / 04.23.13

NDA Senior Wins President’s Volunteer Service Award

NDA senior, Kassandra Neltner, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. In recognition for her dedication to the service of others, Kassandra received a letter from President Barack Obama congratulating her on the award and thanking Kassandra for her service to the community. The award, which recognizes Americans … Read more

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Categories Making a Difference, NDA News / 04.22.13

NDA Celebrates Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day from NDA’s Environmental Club! The Environmental Club at Notre Dame Academy oversees the school’s recycling of aluminum cans and paper, and plans activities to help promote environmental awareness on campus. The eco-friendly club has had a number of successes this year. First, they have entered their second year of single stream recycling … Read more

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Categories Alumnae, Making a Difference, NDA News / 03.04.13

Women Making A Difference Week at NDA

This week at NDA, we will be celebrating the 2013 Women Making A Difference Honorees in several different ways as a school community. We will be holding collections Monday – Wednesday to be donated to causes and agencies where this year’s honorees have made a difference. On Monday we will be collecting money for the DPAA which helps to fund … Read more

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Categories Making a Difference, NDA News / 02.19.13

USO Showcase Raises Money for USO

Mr. Dan Meeks from the USO recently visited Notre Dame Academy and received the donation monies that were collected for the USO from the NDA/CCH USO Showcase Production. Maggie, Audrey, and Maria Hehman spearheaded this collection and presented Mr. Meeks with the $604.50 collected for seven different USO programs including: $ 235.00 for Honor Flights$ … Read more

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