Notre Dame's Christmas Fundraiser!
Under the guidance of Mr. Nason, Mr. Bozzelli, and Mr. Giusti, construction, horticultural, co-op, and business students are collaborating to raise money for Notre Dame and charity. Using our students’ creative abilities and talents along with the equipment and resources available at our school, we have various wood Christmas décor items for sale, designed and produced by Notre Dame Students. They include engraved Nativity sign; whimsical “Let it Snow” and “Merry & Bright” signs; Santa gift tags; and name tags for stockings or your Christmas mantle! Our coop student, Megan Schlueter designed and created many of the pieces and in the process learned how to operate the CNC machine and laser engraver! We will continue to provide our students with real world cross curriculum opportunities to learn and contribute to our community. Look for our products, which can be purchased via SchoolCashOnline!
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Direct purchase links!
Merry and Bright Sign / Nativity Sign / Let it Snow Sign / Santa Gift Tags / Stocking Shaped Tags-Finished & Engraved / Stocking Shaped Tags-Natural / Stocking Tags-Finished & Engraved / Stocking Tags-Natural
Merry and Bright Sign / Nativity Sign / Let it Snow Sign / Santa Gift Tags / Stocking Shaped Tags-Finished & Engraved / Stocking Shaped Tags-Natural / Stocking Tags-Finished & Engraved / Stocking Tags-Natural
This month, Chaplain Dunn would like to shine a light on Notre Dame's Christmas Fundraising Endeavors!
Click the image below for details on all of Notre Dame's Christmas Charity Fundraisers! 
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The Notre Dame Spectrum's 2021 Christmas Tree! Special thanks to Ms. Tolan, Mrs. Benevenuto, Mrs. Kerwin and Frank the Custodian
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Our Co-Op Experiences!
By Natalie Schmalz
This quadmester, I had the pleasure of working at Chickadee Kids Co for my co-op placement. Chickadee is a toy store geared towards kids ages 0-6, and they sell sensory toys and educational items such as engaging books, toys, and activities. Because I am in a Business SHSM, most of my work at co-op has to do with marketing. Being a small and local Burlington business, Chickadee relies on local marketing and word of mouth around the community. This publicity exists in online forums such as Facebook, Instagram, Google My Business, and podcasts. To help draw attention to the business, I make posts online using keywords, and try to make them different from other toy stores so ours shows us at the front of the algorithm. I write product descriptions for the online store that help with Chickadee coming in the first page of search results. I also write blog posts advertising for the store’s blog. These posts have to be over 1000 words to appear higher up on the search page and include lots of different words that parents would typically search. I also help the owner reach out to Canadian podcasts to be a guest on, so she can go on a more national platform and sell the business. Vertical Divider
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By Megan Schleuter
This quadmester I was a co-op student with Mr. .Nason at the school. At my placement , my experiential learning includes the areas of learning the CNC machine, Versalaser and Cricut machine. When I graduate I plan on attending Mohawk after I finish my lap year. When I do attend Mohawk, I’m planning on pursuing Registered Massage Therapy (RMT). I took co-op originally for my career I want in the future but I ended up taking this placement because I couldn't find a placement that would benefit my career but it does go towards my SHSM requirements. I would’ve liked to experience the environment I was planning to go into but my co-op with Mr. Nason has been fun. When I am at my co-op I am responsible for designing, printing and creating products to be sold at Christmas for this year and many more. My day-to-day duties include maintaining my workspace as well as getting as much as I can done and printed or cut-out. Through my co-op, so far, I’ve learned that learning these new machines can be both fun and challenging and interesting; It’s given me a new art medium to work with as well as show me that a career with technology isn’t really what I would like to do but, it’s a good second choice. Going to this placement has forced me to further develop my creativity, presentation and communication skills that I probably couldn't have done on my own. |
Mental Health & Wellness Update
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Anxiety is a common response that most of us experience from day to day. Sometimes it is hard to understand why one thing might cause us more anxiety than another thing. Here is a great video from Anxiety Canada that explains anxiety and how as a society we have moved from being scared of an actual danger to being scared of a perceived danger.
Here are some apps that might be helpful for students in working through their anxiety. 
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Parent Resources:
It is hard sometimes as a parent/caregiver to decipher if the behaviours your teen is exhibiting are age/developmentally appropriate or if the behaviours are more worrisome and concerning. Below are two great resources from School Mental Health Ontario to help parents/caregivers make that decision. Also, there is a chart displaying some of the developmental milestones teens experience through the years.
Noticing Mental Health Concerns For Your Child
How Do You Know If You Should Be Concerned
It is hard sometimes as a parent/caregiver to decipher if the behaviours your teen is exhibiting are age/developmentally appropriate or if the behaviours are more worrisome and concerning. Below are two great resources from School Mental Health Ontario to help parents/caregivers make that decision. Also, there is a chart displaying some of the developmental milestones teens experience through the years.
Noticing Mental Health Concerns For Your Child
How Do You Know If You Should Be Concerned
This Month in #NDArt
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Grade 12 Animal-Morphs done in Pencil
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Grade 11 Fantasyscapes done in Pen
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InsideND: En FrancaisThis month, our FEF2D class, responded to the question "What's your story?" / "Quelle est ton histoire?"
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#NDMediaArts!Below is an Anime Guide App, built in Adobe by one of Mr. Piccoli's Media Arts students! Prepare to be amazed!
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Notre Dame Students on the Possible Return to Semesters
Our intrepid reporters Elizabet T, Jaime S and Alanna G ventured into the Cafeteria to ask students about their thoughts on a possible return to the Semestered system in February, the responses were a mix of excitement and apprehension! Check out some student voice below!
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Ella (Grade 12) - I'm excited for the change feels like its going back to normal
Ava (Grade 10) - I like the idea, I think it will be easier Erin (Grade 10) - I'm happy to be back to normal Willow (Grade 10) - I really don't care… Ej (Grade 10) - I really dislike… I enjoy 2 hour cooking class Taylor (Grade 9) - I think there will be more people to socialize with! Camille (Grade 11) - I really dislike this idea, I'm stressed about the change Rachel (Grade 11) - I'm nervous ! Sophia (Grade 11) - I hate it. BB (Grade 10) - I really dont care. Eden (Grade 9) - I'm nervous because it will be my first semester of high school Colin (Grade 10) - I'm kinda mad, and a little scared for exams. Em (No Grade) - I'm nervous. Cassius (Grade 10)- I think it’s better and will be easier. Jaime S. (Grade 10)- I want to drop out. (JK!) |
Ben B (Grade 10)- I like that there is less work every day, it should be easier.
Nathan (Grade 10)- I don’t like it, I’m stressed Santi (Grade 12) – I’m happy about it, it feels like normal, there will be smaller work load. Amira (Grade 10)- I really don’t care either way. Kl (Grade 9) – No. Colin (Grade 11) – I don’t care. Kyle (Grade 11) – I’m excited, I think it will be better (than quads) Layla (Grade 11)- gives it a ‘thumbs up’ KR (Grade 11) – I have easier classes so I’m excited…. RH (Grade 12) – That’s terrible, I didn’t even know it was happening. Charlie G (Grade 10)- I don't want it… I’m stressed for 4 classes KG (Grade 12) – I’m actually happy about the change. EB (Grade 12)- I’m excited back to normal! RB (Grade 12) – I’m a bit excited, but I liked 2 classes more Elizabet T. (Grade 10)- I’m not excited, I’m nervous. |
ND November Sports Update
Football - After a long and hard-fought season, our Jr & Sr Football seasons ended with playoff losses this week. Congrats to all on a great season!
Our Cross Country teams enjoyed a great deal of OFSAA success, with Michael Schmalz winning a Silver Medal and the Senior Girls taking home a Team Bronze!
Winter Sports are starting up, including Boys Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Swimming , Boys & Girls Hockey, Alpine Ski & Snowboarding and Curling!
Congratulations to November Athletes of the Month, November's Senior Athletes of the Month are Ethan DeLugt and Stephanie Geady! The Junior Athletes of the Month are Chris Bevington, Naomi Zinn.
In other news, our new Fightin' Irish Scoreboard has been installed in the Gym!
Our Cross Country teams enjoyed a great deal of OFSAA success, with Michael Schmalz winning a Silver Medal and the Senior Girls taking home a Team Bronze!
Winter Sports are starting up, including Boys Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Swimming , Boys & Girls Hockey, Alpine Ski & Snowboarding and Curling!
Congratulations to November Athletes of the Month, November's Senior Athletes of the Month are Ethan DeLugt and Stephanie Geady! The Junior Athletes of the Month are Chris Bevington, Naomi Zinn.
In other news, our new Fightin' Irish Scoreboard has been installed in the Gym!