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Issue #171 |
May 18, 2012 |
 Mission Statement
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Like Mary, who gave Christ to the world, NDCL educates leaders who transform the world, as Jesus did, by living the truth in love.
Core Values
Justice
Respect
Integrity
Community
Excellence |
NDCL faculty honors eight students
with Living the Truth in Love awards
Eight students whose lives exemplify the NDCL Mission Statement have been honored with the prestigious Living the Truth in Love Award.
Principal Mr. Joseph A. Waler and President Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane presented personalized commemorative plaques to seniors William Jelenic and Julie Kaminski at the Seniors Honors Assembly on May 9. Juniors Hallie Stacho and Steven Takacs; sophomores Michalena Mezzopera and Cody Paterniti; and freshmen Jacqueline Vanek and Chad Cipollone received their awards following Friday's Baccalaureate Mass.
Each semester the members of the faculty and administration select two students from each grade level for the Living the Truth in Love Award. Honorees' names and photos hang in the school's main corridor. No late start this Monday as exams begin  Semester examinations for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be administered next week. Please note that school begins at 7:55 AM on Monday, May 21.A detailed schedule of exam week is available online.
Because exams account for 20% of each semester grade, we urge parents to be sure that their children devote adequate time to studying for these important assessments. All questions regarding the exam schedule should be directed to Assistant Principal Sister Joanne Keppler. The world is coming to NDCL this fall
—and maybe to your own home!
 The world will come to Munson Township in August as NDCL welcomes about 10 students from China, South Korea, and Germany. In order for our international students to fully experience life in the United States, we need families willing to open their hearts and homes to them.
Our first need is to find host families for the four German girls who will spend the first semester with us. They will arrive in August and return to Germany before Christmas. The German exchange program gives families a great opportunity to be host an international student without making a commitment for an entire year. International students come prepared to be family members in your home—not guests. They are eager to share all aspects of American life. They are also enthusiastic about sharing their own culture and customs with your family. All are proficient in English and academically qualified to succeed in NDCL's college preparatory curriculum. Students provide their own spending money and insurance. In addition, families who host students for an entire year will receive $600 monthly stipends. Host families do not need to have a child currently enrolled at NDCL.
If you are willing to open your heart and your home to an international student, contact our international student coordinator today. Because of visa requirements, we need to finalize host family placements by June 1.
 Final phase of Stadium Initiative kicks off
NDCL has entered the third and final fundraising phase for the Lion Stadium Initiative as we pool our collective might and effort to raise $150,000. Since mid-November, just over $700,000 in cash and pledges has been secured—a remarkable feat!
Achieving the fundraising goals for Phases I and II allowed groundbreaking to move forward on time so the project can be completed by late August for practices, games and meets.
Friends, families, and alumni can simply make a gift or consider sponsoring a yard-line with a $1,000 pledge. The names of those who make a yard-line pledge will be listed in the 2012-2013 sports booklets.
To give, visit our online pledge form. If you have questions, please email Major Gifts Officer Mr. Keven Krajnak or call him at 440.279.1068.
Reserve bus transportation for next year
Although the start of the new school year is more than three months away, now is the time to reserve bus transportation on NDCL school buses.
 For those students living in the Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Kenston, Kirtland, Mayfield, Mentor, Newbury, West Geauga, Willoughby, and Eastlake school districts, bus service is provided at no cost to the student.For students not served by those school districts, NDCL operates bus service at a cost of $950 per year or $475 per semester. In addition, daily passes can be purchased, on space available basis for $4.25 each way. Those paying for the semester will have priority for available seats.
While, the details for next year are not final and will depend on the ridership, the current transportation program is available online.
For those desiring NDCL transportation next year, please complete the NDCL application for Transportation by May 25 so we can begin determining bus schedules and ensure that billing is accurate when we send the statements in June.
If you have questions, please email Director of Finance Mr. John Kelleher or call him at 440.279.1066.
College summer program
Congratulations to junior Erica Lam who has been accepted into the Emory Pre-College Program at Emory College in Atlanta.
The summer academic program gives college-bound juniors and seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. Erica will take a two-week course on the neuroscience of technology.
Freshman cheerleading tryouts set Freshmen interested in cheering for the NDCL Lions next year will tryout on Monday, June 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. No experience is necessary and those interested in participating do not need to prepare anything. For more information, please contact Coach Jamie Ingram.
Select next year’s tuition payment option
Although the current school year is still in process, the business office needs your selection for the 2012-2013 academic year's tuition payment plan. If you have multiple students enrolled at NDCL, please complete a selection for each student by May 25th.
If you have questions, please email Director of Finance Mr. John Kelleher or call him at 440.279.1066. Golf Classic registration now online
Registration is now open for the 2012 NDCL Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, July 30 at Little Mountain Country Club in Concord. Starting time is 9 a.m. Golf Classic proceeds fund student scholarships at NDCL. Visit the NDCL Golf Classic Facebook Page for other updates.
Seniors showcase their CSI skills
Students in science teacher Mrs. Carlotta Mack's forensics class really set the scene in their final projects this semester. Students had to research a real crime and then recreate the crime scene in a shoebox. They also explained the details of the crime and described the forensic techniques involved in solving the case.
NDCL website tip of the week
Useful info in the footer of each page
In an effort to help you navigate and get the most out of NDCL's new website (www.ndcl.org), On-Lion will feature a website tip of the week.
This week's tip: don't forget about the items at the bottom of the page. Remember, you can access our social media accounts, directions, MyLocker.net, and our Giving page on the bottom of each page as you navigate the site.
If you are experiencing any challenges with NDCL's new website, take a few minutes to navigate the new features. A good starting point is the sitemap. If you have any difficulties, contact webmaster Mr. Eric Hodges.
Registration open for summer camps This summer NDCL will sponsor sports camps for elementary school students entering grades 3-8. Sports camps currently offered are: boys and girls basketball, football, baseball, girls tennis, and girls volleyball. Click here to download the registration form. Questions should be directed to Athletic Director Mr. Frank Platzar or call 440.279.1072.
Purchase limited edition NDCL print
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School
Attention: Mrs. Jenny Backos
13000 Auburn Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024
If you have questions, please contact administrative assistant Mrs. Jenny Backos or call 440.286.6226, ext. 1417. | |||||||||||||||
