Message from our Principal
Dear Parents,
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
~John 13:34-35
Hopefully summer has been a time to relax, enjoy time with family and friends and capture many special memories with your children. Our school theme this year is “Christ for One Another”. The theme came to us through a very special email that we received at the beginning of summer. After the email, someone shared with us how Christ comes to us through the Eucharist and in our daily lives ~ we just have to be open to His presence ~ which is often through others. Throughout the year we will share Christ’s love and be living witnesses to His message as He shines through our lives, words and actions.
We officially welcome and congratulate Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane as the President of both NDES and NDCL. It will be a pleasure to work closely with Sr. Jacquelyn and NDCL as we continue to work for excellence.
Congratulations are also extended to Nikki Koplow and her husband Eric Bukovec who had a beautiful wedding celebration in June. Miss Koplow is now officially Mrs. Nikki Bukovec. Julie Amantea is also moving from first grade to second grade for the upcoming school year. Kathy Biro, who was the first grade teacher assistant last year, is our new 1st grade teacher. Lindsay Montague, who served as a part-time preschool teacher assistant, will be joining our preschool teaching staff.
Best of wishes are extended to Mrs. Vicky Joslin, Miss Leslie Bell, Mr. Jack Radicelli, Mrs. Allison Lowe, Mrs. Sarah Keller, Mrs. Sarah Peshek, Chiu-Yi Lin and Mr. John Kelleher who will not be returning as regular staff members in the 2015 - 2016 school year. We thank them for all their wonderful contributions and many years of service. May their future endeavors bring them many blessings and much happiness.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome the following teachers and staff members to Notre Dame Elementary:
Mrs. Cathy Zink ~ Sixth Grade Homeroom & Math Teacher
Mrs. Casie Long ~ Sixth Grade Homeroom & Science and Social Studies Teacher
Mrs. Wendi O’Brien ~ 8th Grade Homeroom & Junior High Math Teacher
Mrs. Mery Tomsick ~ Music Teacher
Miss Kayla O’Brien ~ Physical Education Teacher
Mrs. Susan Hayward ~ Librarian
Mrs. Maria Injic ~ Director of Finance
Mrs. Martie Hays ~ Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Emily Savron ~ First Grade Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Stacey Modarelli ~ Second Grade Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Melissa Capretta ~ Preschool Teacher Assistant
Their strong commitment to excellence, knowledge of best practices, skills and enthusiasm will be a true asset to our school community. They will strive to work in close collaboration with the staff and parents as they challenge, set high expectations and meet individual needs that will lead to student success.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Orientation Day on Monday, August 24th from 8:00-10:00am. Wishing your family many blessings and the beauty of these wonderful summer days!
Yours in Education,
Barbara Doering