NDES School News
February 21, 2019 by Staff Report

Kindergartners dressed up as superheroes to celebrate “Zero the Hero” and their 100th day of school.

Zero the Hero

Kindergartners dressed up as superheroes to celebrate “Zero the Hero” and their 100th day of school. Students in Mrs. Wachob’s class shared 100 items in their show and tell collections, scavenger hunted for 100 heart stickers, completed a 100-number writing chart, did 100 jumping jacks and counted up to 100 by one’s, two’s, five’s and 10’s. Students in Mrs. Looman’s class made capes with 100 items, built towers with 100 pieces, counted gumballs to 100 and wrote about what it will be like when they turn 100 years old.

Students Experience Gestures of the Mass

Mrs. Marilyn Wright teaches the Good Shepherd Catechesis to the fourth-graders in Mrs. Tartamella’s class every Tuesday morning. The students are currently learning about the Mass and the preparation of the Eucharist.

Preschool Preview Day

Notre Dame Elementary Preschool is hosting its preview day Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn more about the many preschool programs, meet the teachers, enjoy a snack, story time and hands-on activities. Discover the opportunities for growth and learning at Notre Dame Preschool.

To register, or for more information, visit www.ndes.orgor contact Josephine Ambrose, director of admissions at  jambrose@ndes.orgor 440-279-1129.

Friendship Partner Activity

Following a beautiful Mass with Celebrant Fr. Jeremy Merzweiler, students across the entire school gathered with their Friendship Partners to create a special Valentine’s Day art project for the Sisters in Health Care, Notre Dame Village and area nursing homes.

Multipurpose Room Opens

After a year of planning and almost four months of renovation, the new multipurpose room at Notre Dame Elementary School opened this week. Students in grades K- 6 have the opportunity for daily indoor recess during inclement weather.

“Studies show that children who are more active exhibit better focus, faster cognitive processing, and more successful memory retention than kids who spend the day sitting still. Keeping the body active promotes mental clarity by increasing blood flow to the brain, making activity vital to both learning and physical and neurological health. (https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2017/08/08/learning-in-motion-bring-movement-back-to.html)

Other uses for the space include, but are not limited to, after care, assemblies, gathering space for students, faculty and parents, science fair, concerts and more. Teachers will also have the opportunity to expand their classroom space by utilizing the MPR for group and collaborative learning.

“We are so grateful to the Board of Notre Dame Schools for their vision and investment in our students, and to the Sisters of Notre for graciously giving us the space that for decades was their pool,” stated Dr. Michael Bates, president of Notre Dame Schools.

This project included addition of windows, doors, HVAC system, paint, carpet, electrical, plumbing, landscaping and filling the pool to create an additional 4,000 square feet of space for students. The MPR is envisioned to be the first in a series of renovations and upgrades to Notre Dame Elementary School, which celebrates its 61st anniversary in Geauga County this year.

“May the new multipurpose room be a Mane Place for our Lions to learn and grow,” exclaimed Dr. Bates.