Notre Dame Learning Center, Rochester NY

05/20/2026

We have some exciting updates for our Band & Brew Fest on June 7th!

Doors will officially open at 1 PM, and we’ll now have appetizers courtesy of Texas Roadhouse!

Get ready for live performances from The DAWGS (https://www.facebook.com/Dawgsforacauz) and guitarist Matt Scalen (https://www.facebook.com/matt.scalen/) of ZBTB, all while enjoying great local brews at NDLC’s 2026 Band & Brew Fest! It’s the perfect chance to kick back, enjoy live music, win some raffle and auction items, and sip on some cold drinks with light refreshments.

Bring your friends, spread the word, and help us make this year’s fundraiser an amazing success!

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at: https://bit.ly/4dnhuRw

05/11/2026

Last week, we were excited to welcome Leah Mallory from WROC-TV to the Notre Dame Learning Center for a special Career Day as part of our reading club, where we've been exploring different careers and imagining all the things we can grow up to be.

We’re grateful to have this moment featured on News 8 WROC Rochester's 11 p.m. news! Check out the segment below!

05/11/2026

So great having Leah Mallory visit and inspire our students!

News 8's Leah Mallory sat with the Notre Dame Learning Center on Thursday to talk about her experience as a reporter!

05/04/2026

Big news for our upcoming golf tournament! Our Hole-in-One Challenge just got even better. We’ve officially doubled the prize, which means one lucky golfer could walk away with $4,000.

Now’s the time to test your swing, enjoy a great day on the course, and compete for an even bigger prize. Check out the flyer or https://ndlcenter.org/golf-2026/ for all the details and be sure to register your team soon!!

04/27/2026

For the month of April, Notre Dame Learning Center’s book club dove into a classic that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves: Alice in Wonderland. Students read a shortened adaptation of the story and were fully immersed in Alice’s world through themed snacks that brought the story to life. They ate cookies shaped like playing card suits with some labeled “Eat Me” like the cake that makes Alice grow, and drank bottles of Kool-Aid tagged “Drink Me” like the potion that makes her shrink. These little details helped transform reading into an interactive experience.

To go along with the story, students also created their own pocket watches inspired by the White Rabbit, complete with hands that actually move. Not only was this a fun craft, but it also doubled as a hands-on way to practice telling time. Each student added their own creative touch by decorating the outside of their watch.

After finishing the book, the group celebrated with a pizza party and watched the Alice in Wonderland movie. It was a fun way to wrap up the month, while also reinforcing the idea that the stories in books can be just as exciting as the stories they see on the screen. The April book club offered students a chance to engage with a classic piece of literature in a creative and memorable way- reminding them that these timeless stories still have plenty of magic to offer.

03/26/2026

This month at Notre Dame Learning Center, our reading club explored Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña- learning about gratitude, community, and kindness, and then turning those lessons into action by creating care packages for the kids at Cameron Community Ministries ! Each box was decorated and filled with creativity and care, focusing on how even small acts of kindness can help share a smile with others.

03/12/2026

As we enter the spring months at the Notre Dame Learning Center, we’re inviting our community to make a simple but meaningful impact.

A gift of $50 covers two tutoring sessions for a student. For the months of March, April, and May, we’re seeking 24 donations of $50 each week to ensure every child continues receiving the personalized academic support they need.

Your support does more than fund tutoring - it builds confidence, strengthens skills, and opens doors for our students’ futures.

Will you consider sponsoring two sessions today?
$50.. $100.. $250?

Thank you for helping us continue making a difference in the lives of our children.

Visit our website (link in bio), scan the QR code, or follow the link directly to our donation page: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349617&id=50

03/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Our annual Golfing for Good Tournament will take place on September 20th. Join us for a great day on the course while supporting children in our community!

TO REGISTER:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349617&id=49&utm_source=mail_merge&utm_medium=qr_code&utm_campaign=qr_code

TO SPONSOR:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349617&id=48&utm_source=mail_merge&utm_medium=qr_code&utm_campaign=qr_code

12/27/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at NDLC! We are so grateful for all of our incredible students, families, and tutors who made our community so special in 2025. Wishing you a joyful, peaceful holiday season and a bright year ahead!

12/02/2025

It’s ROC the Day! Give a gift to NDLC today and be part of this 24-hour celebration of community and generosity. Every donation makes a difference!

Scan the QR code or visit roctheday.org to give a gift!