2012-13 in Review (so far)

A brief look at the past year at The Notre Dame School of Dallas where it is always a good time!

Be sure to look for yearbook order forms after Spring Break!

100th Post- Did You Miss Anything?

We have made it to 100 posts here on ndstalent.blogspot.com!

Since mid-December we have had over 9,000 visitors! 

Maybe there's something you missed in this maze of links...check it out and thank you so much for your support!

Keep watching here for even more updates!

Video Posts

Everything You Need to Know About The 2013 Art/Talent Show in 5 Easy Steps! http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/everything-you-need-to-know-about-2013.html

Look Before You Buy!- Art Show Smilebox
http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/look-before-you-buy.html

Save The Animals, Save The Children

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/save-animals-save-children.html

Art Preview #8

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-preview-8.html

Art Preview #7

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-preview-7.html

Art Preview #6

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-preview-6.html

Art Preview #5

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-show-preview-5.html

Art Preview #3 and 4

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/special-nomination.html

Art Preview #2

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-promo-2.html

Art Preview #1

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-preview-1.html

Talent Show Recap Commerical

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/ok-this-is-awesome.html

Super Heroes in Action

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/super-heroes-in-action.html

Notre Dame Twilight

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-twilight.html

Storage Closet Wars

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/storage-closet-wars-notre-dame.html

First Preview Video

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-1.html

Talent Show Preview Pictures

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/even-more-previews.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/presidents-day-weekend-preview.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-show-preview-pictures.html

Special Events

One Hundred Days of School

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/one-hundred-days-of-school-fun.html

Catholic Schools Week Fun

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/catholic-schools-week-fun.html

Polls and Fun

Lip Dub Video

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/give-us-your-input.html

Special Nomination for Mrs. Francis!

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/special-nomination.html

Prizes!

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/hey-you-wanna-win-some-stuff.html

Mardi Gras Madness!

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/mardi-gras-madness.html

Talent Show Buttons!

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/ok-this-is-awesome.html

Community Super Heroes

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/community-super-heroes.html

Valentines

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/check-out-our-super-heroes.html

Custom Shirts

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/show-your-notre-dame-spirit.html

Christmas Door Contest Winner

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/christmas-door-contest-winner.html

Talent Show FAQ

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/01/got-questions-weve-got-answers.html

Christmas Door Contest

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-door-decorating-contest.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/slideshow-personalized-with-smilebox.html

Notre Dame Heroes

Tamra Dohman

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-40.html

Monica Ramirez

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-38-and-39.html

Maria Ibarra

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-38-and-39.html

James Coleman

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-37.html

Amanda Powalish

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-36.html

Kay Berry

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-35.html

Helen Torrez

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-34.html

Brenda Foster

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-33.html

Anne Rush

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-32.html

Jana Rebone

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-31.html

Donna Maguire

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-30.html

Sister Jean Smith

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/heroes-are-true-leaders.html

Meredith Pace

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-28.html

Josh Fernandez

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-27.html

Francine Kruzitski

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-26.html

Hope Whitaker

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-25.html

Rosie Criswell

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/02/notre-dame-heroes-24.html

Katie Kerian

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-23.html

Linda Davis

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-22.html

Debie Smith

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-21.html

Dorris Huff

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-20.html

Newton Buliva

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-19.html

Kae Stanley

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-18-heroes-are-full-of.html

Carmen Fernandez

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-17-heroes-are-problem.html

Mary Whirley

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-16-heroes-possess.html

Daniel Perez

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-heroes-15-heroes-have.html

Marilyn Burns

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/heroes-create-sense-of-literacy-and.html

Carol Battalora

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-13-click-here-to-see.html

Kaylynn Eckler

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-12-click-here-to-see.html

Margarita Gonzales

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-11-click-here-for.html

Candice Huntington

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-10-click-here-to-see.html

Vicki Mulder

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-9-click-here-to-see.html

Frances Wollos

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-8-click-here-for.html

Theresa Francis

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-7-click-here-to-see.html

Missy Ruvaldt

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-6-click-here-to-see.html

Nancy Wiley

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-5-click-here-to-see.html

Linda Rush

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-4-click-here-to-see.html

Anita Bagnall

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-3-click-here-to-see.html

Mary Barber

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-2-click-here-to-see.html

Sister Maureen

http://ndstalent.blogspot.com/2012/12/notre-dame-heroes-1-click-here-to-see.html

Notre Dame Super Heroes

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-22.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-21.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-hero-profiles_24.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-20.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/notre-dame-twilight.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-18.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-17.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-16.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-15.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-14.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-13.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-12.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-11.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-hero-profiles.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-10.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-9.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-8.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-7.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-6.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-5.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-4.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-3.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-2.html

http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-heroes-1.html

Everything You Need to Know About The 2013 Art/Talent Show in 5 Easy Steps!

The Show takes place at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church located on 9200 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75220.

We will be in Asbury Hall.

The art show will take place just outside the hall in the lobby area.

1. Arrive by 6:30.

2. Make sure that you sign in your Notre Dame student at the registration desk at the door.

3. Buy a $1 program at the desk. This program will also enter you in the drawings we are having throughout the show.

Prizes include Free Red Box Rentals, Tickets for 2 at Landmark Theaters, Family Passes For Sandy Lake Park, Dinner for 2 at Spring Creek BBQ, $10 Gift Cards for Black Eyed Pea, Dinner for 2 at Cotton Patch Café, $5 Gift Cards for Smashburger, Rough Riders Gift Pack, 1 Dozen Sprinkles Cupcakes, $50 gift cards for Artistic Edge Hair Saloon, $25 Play cards at Speed Zone, Passes for Museum of Biblical Art, Free Moo-Yah Burgers, 2 Tickets to a Texas Rangers Game, $25 gift cards to Strikz, $20 Kroger Gift Card, $25 Ross Gift Card, Tickets for 2 to Cinemark Theaters, 1 Year-Long Family Pass for Heritage Farmstead, and 2 Tickets to Sea World San Antonio.

All you have to do is buy a program and be checking your lucky number during the drawings we will have throughout the show! Good luck!

4. Browse the student-made art. Students have created some awesome products that will be for sale at the show. We have t-shirts, paintings, tiles, trinket boxes, magnet boards, gift bags, and many other cool items. Items should be divided into departments- lower school, bridges, and vocational.

5. Enjoy the show!

Look Before You Buy!

Check out pictures of some of the many items avaliable at the 2013 Art/Talent Show on March 1st. Notre Dame Students have made gift bags, t-shirts, paintings, trinket boxes, painted tiles, and so much more! Take a look by clicking play below!

Another photo slideshow by Smilebox

Save The Animals, Save The Children

Save The Animals, Save The Children, Buy and Sell Raffle Tickets. 'Nuff Said.

Even More Previews

Check out an early look at some more of the wonderful acts you will see at the March 1st Art/Talent Show!

Art Preview #8

More art from Notre Dame. You can buy it all on March 1st. See you there!

Art Preview #7

Art Preview #6

Check out Intermediate preparing for the big show!

Art Show Preview #5

One Hundred Days of School Fun!

Check out some of the fun and festivities from Bridges celebration of the 100th Day of School (a couple weeks ago, but we had to prepare our projects!). Group 2 led us in a countdown and groups 3 and 4 each performed short plays. A great time was had by all and there were some amazing projects! Check it out!

Make a free digital slideshow

Thanks to Ms. Helen, Ms. Debie, and Ms. Missy for taking pictures and video!

An awesome creation by Andrew that did not make the slideshow...

Give Us Your Input!

The staff of Notre Dame will be making a 'lip dub' video to be premiered at the 2013 Art/Talent Show. A lip dub video A lip dub is a type of video that combines lip synching and audio dubbing to make a music video. It is made by filming individuals or a group of people lip synching while listening to a song or any recorded audio then dubbing over it in post editing with the original audio of the song. Here is an example made by Ursuline Academy...

Well, we need your help! Which song should we do? Please vote using the poll on the right side of the blog and give us your input. You have until Tuesday at 1:55- so get voting! It's time to get interactive people! We'll see you on March 1st with the premiere of the Notre Dame video!

Presidents' Day Weekend Preview

Check out an early look at some of the wonderful acts you will see at the March 1st Art/Talent Show!

More Next Week...Stay Tuned!

Notre Dame Heroes #40

Heroes are able to invest fully into their mission. They think of others first and themselves second.

Tamra Dohman has connected with her students thanks to her passion and drive to serve. It is evident that she cares deeply for her students and does everything in her power to see them reach their full potential. Tamra has made an incredible addition to the Notre Dame Staff and has quickly become a real Notre Dame Hero.

Art Show Preview Pictures

Notre Dame Heroes #38 and #39

Heroes put care into their work. They strive to create an environment that is healthy, friendly, and accessible.

Monica Ramirez and Maria Ibarra. have been a dynamic duo in the Notre Dame Cafeteria. They work diligently to provide low-cost, healthy meals to our staff and students. Their dedication ensures that students are given the fuel they need to face a full day of classes and activities. Their flexibility and generosity helps everyone regardless of their circumstances. Monica's patient leadership and Maria's deft, expert hand have created a team worthy of being called Notre Dame Heroes.

Notre Dame Heroes #37

Heroes are handy and helpful. They are indispensible.

James Coleman is Notre Dame's resident handyman. He is constantly tinkering and fixing essentials needed to ensure that the school functions at the highest level. Besides being an invaluable asset to the school, James is a wonderful human being with a warm, giving temperament who truly loves Notre Dame. It is his self-sacrifice and dedication that makes him a true Notre Dame Hero.

SPECIAL NOMINATION!

      Notre Dame Principal Theresa Francis has been nominated Distinguished Principle of the year.  She was nominated by her peers making this is a great honor, especially for all of us at Notre Dame. She will be honored at the Diocesan Distinguished Educator Recognition Dinner on April 26th. Congratulations, Mrs. Francis!
 

Art Preview #3 and #4

Check out some bridges students making their art work for the big show on March 1st!

Notre Dame Heroes #36

Heroes are ready to tackle any situation. They dive in head-first with all of their heart and passion.

Amanda Powalish has been an awesome addition to the Bridges Department. She has show an incredible heart for our students and goes above and beyond to help them in any way possible. Notre Dame students admire and respect Amanda for her fair and fun approach to teaching. She is always working to make those around her better and is the ultimate team player. She is insightful, witty, and ready to use inventive, creative approaches to reach challenging students. Her passion for education makes her a true Notre Dame Hero.

Notre Dame Heroes #35

Heroes are resorceful. They inspire trust through their earnest dedication toward success.

Kay Barry is essential to the operation of The Notre Dame School. It is her fundraising efforts that allow Notre Dame to provide such a quality education for such a reasonable tuition. Besides her ability to reach out to the community, Kay fills the Notre Dame halls with her kindess. For her years of remarkable service and dedication, Kay is the embodiment of a Notre Dame Hero. 

Notre Dame Heroes #34

Heroes are energetic, full of enthusiasm and life. They motivate through their positive outlook on life.

Helen Torres has been a major help to the Bridges Department, bringing her youthful exuberance to all of her students. She is an incredible dancer and choreographer and her productions are crowd-pleasers that leave students and parents beaming with joy. Her innovative ideas have led to successful Friday activities and she is always striving to become a better teacher. For all of her creativity, Helen has a good heart that makes her a real Notre Dame Hero.

Hey You! Wanna Win Some Stuff?

How would you like 2 tickets to Sea World San Antonio?


How about 2 tickets to a Rangers Game?



How about a dozen cupcakes from the world famous Sprinkles Cupcakes?

 

Or Dinner for 2 at the Cotton Patch Cafe or Spring Creek BBQ?

Or how about a gift card to Ross, Kroger, Black Eyed Pea, Speed Zone, Artistik Edge, and more?

To find out more keep watching this page...(Hint: You Gotta Come to the Art/Talent Show on March 1st to Win!)

Mardi Gras Madness!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Check out some pictures from today's Bridges Mardi Gras Parade!

This free digital slideshow personalized with Smilebox

Art Preview #2

Ms. Nancy and her class show off their art! Find out more at http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/

Art Preview #1

Mrs. E's class discuss the shirts that they are making for the art/talent show on March 1st.

The World's Worst Magician

Morlock the Magician makes a visit to the Notre Dame School. Luckily, he won't be at the 2013 Art/Talent Show. Find out more at www.ndstalent.blogspot.com

Notre Dame Heroes #33

Heroes are friendly and inviting. They radiate an aura of positivity.

Brenda Foster is an incredible human being. She is an amazing job coach who takes pride in her students’ marvelous work. Always happy and pleasant, Brenda instantly cheers up all she comes in contact with. Despite her amazing accomplishments, she remains humble and down to Earth. For her overwhelming kindness, Brenda is an excellent Notre Dame Hero.

Notre Dame Heroes #32

Heroes have answers and when they don't, they go to any length to find them.

Anne Rush is a vital part of Notre Dame. Her careful and organized work ensures that all paperwork and payments are filed efficiently and effectively. Her bright smile is a welcome sight and Anne is always polite and kind to both students and staff alike. Her amazing acumen is only one reason why Anne is a Notre Dame Hero to everyone.

Notre Dame Heroes #31

Heroes are team-players. They work well with others and are always ready to lend a helping hand.

Jana Rebone is a remarkable part of the vocational department. With a cheery disposition and years of teaching experience, Jana makes everyone around her better. As a mother of a Notre Dame student, Jana knows the perfect balance of discipline and is an incredible encouraging force to her students. It is her willingness to assist under any circumstances that make Jana a real Notre Dame Hero.

Notre Dame Heroes #30

Heroes are empathetic. They relate to individuals on a deep level and use this relationship to inspire success.

Donna Maguire is an inspiration to her students and a role-model to her fellow teachers. Her caring nature leads to a classroom that feels supported, stable, and strong. As a model teacher, Donna's lessons are both focused and filled with high-interest, relevant information. Her diligence in teaching to the whole student makes her a model Notre Dame Hero.

Notre Dame Heroes #29

Heroes are true leaders. They lead by fairness, faith, and patience.

Sister Jean Smith has long been a Notre Dame fixture. Although this is her first year back after a brief hiatus, Sister is right back in the swing of things at Notre Dame. She made an incredible host of the Notre Dame presidential debate with her wit and demure elocution. With a loving and nurturing voice, Sister Jean uses her vast experience and knowledge to truly reach the heart of all of her students. It is her effervescent demeanor and grateful heart that makes her an incredible Notre Dame Hero.

Ok, This is Awesome...

Check out these amazing buttons made for The Art/Talent Show by Ms. Meredith.

Make sure to buy one on March 1st!

New Talent Show Commerical

Check out some highlights from last year's show to get you pumped up for this year's!

Check out more at http://www.ndstalent.blogspot.com/
Thanks for your support!

Notre Dame Heroes #28

Heroes are brazen and bold. They are confident and wake up each morning knowing that they can reach any goal they put to mind.

Meredith Pace is an exceptional teacher who has stepped up to take on new tasks this year. Her adaptability has made her a treasured asset of the vocational team. She is generous and giving to all of her fellow staff and students. Her joy and passion for her work is infectious. Meredith loves to brighten everyone’s day with a random act of baked good kindness. With her agreeable spirit, Meredith is the true reflection of a Notre Dame Hero.