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The annual Notre Dame Open House was held on November 5th at 6-7:30. We had an amazing number of kids show up to see what Notre Dame is all about. Thank you to all student ambassadors who helped with the ND club stations and to those who helped with the kids. We can’t wait to hopefully see them all next year after this successful turnout! 

This year, Notre Dame has seen several improvements! From ceiling to floor, the school is new and improved. To begin, let’s start on the ground. Many of the classrooms have gotten new carpet or floors. Thankfully, this means there are no more large stains on the carpet. Speaking of new floors, the gym has also recently received new flooring. Even the auditorium has gotten new carpet, and thankfully, it has helped improve the air quality. The school has also gotten a new security system; all the old cameras were upgraded and new ones were also installed.  There is a television with all the cameras in the office, so the office staff can see what's going on all over the school.Teachers have also gotten a badge with includes their name and the subject they are teaching. This allows them to get in and out of the building just by scanning the badge. Also, students are now required to lock their phones up in the phone boxes, and this policy applies to all students. Finally, the school has gotten new lights! Now the rooms are much brighter, and almost every classroom has undergone this renovation. 

Veteran’s Day is the day that we remember the brave men and women who have served in our military. We honor their service and sacrifice to our country. Wreaths are placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the people in our everyday lives who have served. We wear poppies in remembrance and hold special events for the veterans in our community. The holiday first commemorated the end of World War I, called Armistice Day, which is still an international holiday. It became an official holiday in the United States in 1938, and the name change came in 1954. This is a very special day, and we are so grateful to our veterans!

On Monday, November 11th, Notre Dame students and staff celebrated a Mountain Day. The Mountain Day, given by Mrs. McClelland, is a day off from school for teachers and students.  The students gathered in front of Mrs. McClelland and sang the Notre Dame Alma Mater to her, and this performance was enough for Mrs. McClelland to allow students and staff a four-day weekend. The Mountain Day on Monday combined the usual two-day weekend with the day off for Veterans’ Day on Tuesday.