A Message from the Principal
February, 2010
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of Notre Dame Catholic School,
There is a common understanding that in a football game there is a “12th man.” The 12th man can win or lose a game. The 12th man brings the noise, the excitement, the belief in their team that always gives a home-field advantage. Frank Donaldson, the President of the Institute of School and Parish Development, wrote in his January newsletter that Catholic parishes and schools need a “12th man.” The following is taken directly from the newsletter:
“All Catholic parishes and schools need a ‘12th man.’ We are not going to fully engage young people unless we can reach them with and through their peers. We are not going to attract enough new families without Parent, Student and Alumni Ambassador Teams that make those looking at us feel wanted and needed. We are not going to engage the 70% uninvolved without inviting the 30% involved to help us and work with us. We will not be able to balance the budget unless people – involved and those yet to be engaged with us – believe in our mission, vision and values. We will not be able to encourage people to objectively view new sources of revenue unless they begin to view themselves as stewards of their Catholic school or parish. We will not be able to identify and engage new leaders unless the present ones open the doors and really invite others’ input and wisdom.”
I invite all of you reading this to be our “12th man”. To be the ambassador for Notre Dame Catholic School who is engaging and encouraging people to believe in Catholic education. We are on this wonderful journey together making a difference for our children.
In Christ’s Love,
Charlene M. Molis
Principal
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