Notre Dame High School, San Jose

On Sunday, when the second week of Advent begins, we turn our focus to PEACE; turning away from any worries that may be occupying our minds. Often our schedules can be filled with so much hustle that we tend to forget to take time to prioritize the peace in our lives. On Monday December 15th, our Jewish community celebrates the first night of Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights”, an eight-day Jewish holiday celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, and remembrance of the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. May these celebrations remind us to hold peace in our hearts and look for the light in our lives.

Let us pray, God of goodness, guide us in our journey of finding peace in our daily lives this Advent season and in our times of trouble. Help us to remember the importance of peace for ourselves and those around us. We pray for peace in the conflicts and injustice in our world, and we ask you to guide us in being peacemakers and bring light to others. We pray this in the name of all that is good and holy, Amen.

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Congrats to Our Christmas in Pardini Park Winners
Thanks to everyone who came out to Christmas in Pardini, and congrats to our winners:
- Candy Guessing Game: Reese '27
More than 160 students submitted their guesses in the contest, and guesses ranged from 120 pieces to 4,167.23 pieces. The number of pieces in the jar was 802 and Reese guessed 827.
- Ugly Sweater Contest: Kiera '27
- Club Tree Decorating Contest: Chinese Cultural Club

Community Service Hours Deadline Reminder
The deadline for direct hours for community service learning for grades 9–12 is next Monday, December 15. For seniors, the SSLE direct service deadline is January 1. Hours must be submitted and verified by your service coordinator and include a thoughtful reflection in order to be approved. CM staff will be reviewing x2vol hours in advance of 2nd semester grading. Please check your x2vol account and update your hours as needed before the service hour deadline to avoid an INC on your S2 grade report. Please contact Ms. Estrada or Ms Johnston for questions.

Big/Little Sibling CP Potluck
The annual big/little sibling holiday parties will be next Thursday, December 18, during CP! You and your sibling(s) will be playing a hilarious ND teacher trivia Kahoot! And it will be a potluck, so don't forget to bring a snack or dessert to share with your CP group!

The Prom Auditions
Auditions for ND's Spring Musical "The Prom" are coming up soon! Auditions take place from December 15–18, and please make sure to sign up for a vocal slot if you plan on auditioning.

Bots for Tots Drive
Join the Janksters’ 5th Annual Bots for Tots drive this holiday season! From December 8–19, there will be collections of toys, school supplies, canned food, and period products, with all proceeds supporting Sacred Heart and the Hayward Unified School District to help teachers facing budget cuts. Collection bins are on first floor Manley!

JW House Bake Sale Fundraiser
The JW House Student Board is hosting a cookie sale on Thursday, December 18 during lunch! Join us in Pardini to enjoy a variety of delicious baked goods ($3 for 2) and support the families of hospitalized patients. Cash is preferred but Apple/Google Pay and credit cards are also accepted.

Student Volunteers Needed for Crab Fest
Crab Fest, which benefits ND's co-curricular programs, is seeking students to volunteer as servers during the event on January 31. All servers receive a $10.00 Academic gift card and are entered into our raffle for $100.00 VISA gift card. To learn more and sign up, please fill out this form.

Apply for the Central Coast Plunge 2026
Spend part of your Spring Break (April 8–10, 2026) exploring the beautiful Carmel and Monterey coast on the Central Coast Plunge: From the Grasslands to the Fisheries. You’ll get hands-on experience with organic farming, learn how our food system connects land to sea, kayak through the Elkhorn Slough, and meet local fishermen working to protect marine life. This environmental justice immersion also includes at least 3 direct service hours toward your requirement. Open to all grades— apply here to claim one of the last remaining spots!

Spring 2026 Music Opportunities - Regent Harmonies and The Prom Pit Orchestra
There are 2 great music program opportunities coming up this month! To join the Regent Harmonies choir for Spring 2026, please fill out the form by December 12. No experience is needed, and plan to show up for the first S2 rehearsal on Thursday, January 8 at 3:10 p.m. in the music room. And if you're interested in playing in the Pit Orchestra for ND's Spring Musical "The Prom", please fill out the form December 12. Email Ms. Paulson with any questions.

Take Home a FREE Christmas Tree!
The Christmas in Pardini Park trees will be taken down and then will be available for students or faculty to take home on Thursday, December 18 after school. If you'd like a free tree, you will be responsible for picking it up on the side wall of Manley that afternoon, loading it into your car, and taking it home. Reserve your tree now, and you will receive an email closer to the pickup date with more instructions.

Downtown Discounts
Check out this flier for special offers from downtown businesses for Notre Dame students, faculty and staff!

Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!
Buy your 2025-26 yearbook now! Last year, yearbooks sold out in March so get yours now while you still can! Please email Ms. Mahler with any questions.

Request for a Sunflower Bracelet - BLOOM Leadership Gift
Please fill out this form if you did not receive the BLOOM leadership gift during August 13's opening assembly. Your gift will be delivered to your CP mentor, who will give it to you during one of the next few CPs.

Student Parking Information
Due to the limited number of parking spaces available in the ND/280 faculty and staff parking lot, spaces will be allocated to seniors only via a lottery system for each semester. Underclass students and seniors who did not receive a space in the lot have the following parking options:
- Find free, on-street parking on the surface streets around campus
- Park in the City of San Jose's I280/First Street parking lot and either pay the $5 daily rate at the kiosks in the lot or purchase monthly passes through the City of San Jose
Students in the class of 2026 can enter the S2 lottery via this interest form.

Economic Driving School Information
Economic Driving School has been proudly serving Notre Dame students since 1990. They offer a DMV-approved online course, which meets all state requirements for Driver Education, and also offer behind-the-wheel training. They are committed to giving back to the Notre Dame community by donating 40% of every student registration back to the school, and they offer the course at no cost to students facing financial hardships. Find out more information here.

Class Ring Information
Browse the digital catalog of class ring offerings on the Herff Jones website! Rings can be ordered online for students of all grade levels and turn-around time from production to shipping is approximately 5-6 weeks. Please email Mike Rabago (mrabago@herffjones.com) with any questions.

Funding the Future Class Totals
Class of 2026 Giving Page
Class of 2027 Giving Page
Class of 2028 Giving Page
Class of 2029 Giving Page

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