A LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear NDP Parents and Students, Welcome to the 2022-23 school year. We are delighted that you have decided to join the NDP family! Our theme for this year is “Discovering Excellence” and that means seeking out God’s plan and to uncover the gifts He has given each of us, in hopes that we will go forth and share those gifts with the world. To me, excellence in a school means that our students learn what the teachers intend for them to learn and the teachers will assess and intervene when needed or enrich the lessons when students need a greater challenge. Each year we produce Saints 101 as your “bible” for all things NDP-related. This booklet is a valuable resource where you can seek and find information about school policies and personnel quickly and easily. This book will: • Introduce you to our school leadership and new faculty and staff members. • Explain our school policies and dress code. • Highlight our academics, school culture and the many ways students and parents can get involved. At the back of the book, there is a list of important dates so that you can mark your calendar in advance. Please note that from time to time it is necessary to change the date of an event, so it is good practice to visit our school calendar regularly for the most up-to-date information. The online calendar can be found at ndpsaints.org/calendar. When we make changes or have news to share, we will inform you in a timely manner using our website, social media, newsletters, text messages and emails. Please be sure to read all our communications so that you stay informed. When you visit our website, you will find that some pages are geared to prospective families, while others were designed with you in mind. Most of the information for current families can be found under MyNDP or Quicklinks. Thank you for joining the NDP family. We look forward to Discovering Excellence with you!
Eugene M. Sweeney, Ph.D. Principal
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