Our Top 10 List of Things We’re Excited About for the New School Year
We’re officially almost through summer, and with just a few weeks until school starts, we’re starting to get excited for the year ahead. While we love summer break as much as the kids, the front office team (no break for us!) took a quick poll and put together our top ten things we’re most looking forward to this fall.
What We’re Looking Forward to the Most
10. Our staff friends returning
Our teachers and support staff are off enjoying summer fun and time with their families. But just because there are no kids around doesn’t mean there isn’t work to be done! The front office team has been here all summer—while we love catching up on projects, we miss the rest of our staff and the energy (and laughs) they bring.
9. Busy social schedules
During the school year, it’s BUSY at NDA—and we love it that way. We host a few summer events to stay connected, but fall is when the calendar really fills up. Our Ice Cream Social, Meet and Greet, Parent Information Night, and Marathon are just around the corner—and we can’t wait!
8. Welcoming new friends
We’re excited to see ALL of our returning students and families, but we especially love welcoming new ones! The NDA community is something special, and we can’t wait to introduce new families to the incredible academic and social experience we’re proud to offer.
7. Seeing how much everyone has grown!
Every year, we’re blown away by how much taller the kids get over the summer. It’s one of our favorite “back-to-school” surprises!
6. Showing off all the new building improvements
Our construction teams and front office staff have been hard at work on summer capital improvement projects. We won’t give away any surprises just yet—but look for a blog in late August with the big reveal sharing what we’ve accomplished.
5. Music and band
Thanks to our wonderful music staff, NDA is always full of song. Whether it’s Mass, a concert, Grandparents Day, or the spring musical, there’s usually someone singing or playing an instrument. It’s been awfully quiet this summer without it!
4. Auggie (our resident dog) says he’s excited for all the snacks
Father John’s dog Auggie is frequently seen roaming the halls and playground. Auggie’s favorite part of school being in session is all the pets from the kids and a few treats from staff; he also loves the very important role of post-snack clean-up crew.
3. Fall sports and school spirit!
Our students and families bring so much school spirit to NDA, and when fall sports begin again, we know everyone will be out in full force cheering us on!
2. New curriculum and learning tools
Even though our teaching staff is on break, they’re still thinking about the year ahead. Every summer we review what’s working, what’s not, and where we can improve. Seeing new curriculum and tools come to life in the classroom each fall is always a highlight.
1. Kids (and noise!) in the building
Of course, our number one is the KIDS! Every one of us at NDA is here because we love working with them. A little peace and quiet is nice—but we miss the energy, the laughter, and the JOY they bring to our halls every day.
Here’s hoping our families and students are missing us as much as we’re missing them.
See you all in a few weeks!