Notre Dame High School, San Jose

This past Sunday, December 1, marked the first day of the Advent Season. This starts the new liturgical year in the Christian tradition and the season of preparation for Jesus’ birth at the feast of Christmas on December 25th! Look for purple and pink on campus! We are called during the Advent season to be AWARE, to be AWAKE, to recognize what is happening in the world — and to have HOPE. In a difficult time, we are challenged to see the good, to know the Kingdom of God is possible. To “prepare the way for the Lord” is to keep the faith so we can work for a better future for all human beings. Wait and watch with hope this Advent.

Let us pray.
God of Justice,
The advent of your Kingdom is our prayer,
As are our acts of hope, our work of discernment;
May we be awake to the suffering and inequities in our world.
As the wise ones recognized the holy star,
May we look and glimpse the signs of All That is Good and Holy.
In your Name we pray, AMEN.

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RACC College Fair - December 4
The Regional Admission Counselors of California College Fair is coming to ND on Thursday, December 4 during lunch and academic collab! We will have 13 out-of-state colleges and universities joining us in Pardini Park (weather permitting), and more may be added as we get closer. Get ready for the fair by registering for a QR code on www.StriveFair.com to make connecting with schools a breeze!

A Regent Nutcracker: Land Of Sweets - December 6
Join the community on Saturday, December 6 for A Regent Nutcracker: Land of Sweets, featuring performances by the Regent Collective Dance Company (RCDC) and the dance class! Enjoy a family-friendly 11 a.m. matinee with a cast meet-and-greet, or a festive 5 p.m. evening show with a student night market. Admission is free and please RSVP here.

Young Women's Engineering Symposium - December 6
The Young Women’s Engineering Symposium (YWES) is happening on December 6 at ND from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Six female engineers from fields including biomedical, mechanical, software, electrical, civil, and environmental will be presenting about their career experiences and their impacts as women in STEM. This is a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals, get advice, and learn more about different engineering fields. Visit the YWES event page for more details and registration.

Christmas in Pardini Park - December 12
Next Friday, December 12, the entire campus is invited to celebrate in Pardini Park during a special long lunch block (12:15-1:15). There will be treats, games, many performances from our dancers, musicians and choirs, the annual ugly sweater contest (sign up at the ASB table for your chance to win a $50 Amazon e-gift card!), and even an appearance by the Grinch. Also, submit your guess for the Candy Guessing Game in the Manley foyer (the closest guess wins all the candy and a $25 Amazon e-gift card) and starting on Thursday, you can vote for your favorite club tree in Pardini by scanning the QR codes on the club tree signs.

ND Dads Breakfast - December 13
ND is excited to invite all students and their dad, uncle, father figure, or caregiver to the 4th Annual ND Dads Breakfast on Saturday, December 13 from 9-11 a.m. in JB Hall. The theme is Disco Beats and Breakfast Treats, so everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best 70’s-inspired outfits. This event will sell out, so make sure to register before the form closes on December 5! Email Mrs. Douglas (adouglas@ndsj.org) with any questions.

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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