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Dates To Remember
Tuesday, 11/23
Thanksgiving Mass
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/24 Half Day Schedule Powderpuff Football
Thursday, 11/25 - Friday, 11/26 No School Happy Thanksgiving |
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Care Club Drive Continues
The Care Club continues to collect donations for their "Project From the Heart". They are seeking donations of non-perisable items for our armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. All donations can be brought to the library. |
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A Letter of Appreciation
Dear Mr. Cipriano:
Fr. Cipriani and Ms. Medoff with the Campus Ministry Team members came to my home on November 13 and raked all my leaves. I have several trees on my property and I must compliment them on the great job they did.
They were a great group of teenagers, music playing, singing, raking and having a wonderful time as they raked. They told me they enjoyed doing this project for me and commented on what a beautiful, sunny day it was. This is the second year that members of your school came to my aid. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciated their help. I am 77 years old and a widow and not able to tackle raking leaves. Your students were my angels. They even asked me to join them in a picture they took. Again, I want to thank them for all their help and let you know what fine students you have in your school. Sincerely, I.S., Brookfield, CT
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Thanksgiving Mass and Dinner
N.D.'s annual Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. All families are invited. Please bring a canned or boxed food with you. A dinner provided by the Booster Club will follow mass. |
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Campus Ministry Update
On November 13, Fr. Cipriani, Miss Medoff, and 17 ND students woke up very early to participate in the Handy Dandy  Handyman's Annual Rake and Bake in Brookfield. Over 1,000 volunteers signed up to assist elderly and sick homeowners in four area towns to complete their autumn yard cleanups. Student volunteers included: Evan Yiannoulis  '13, McKenzie Stone '13, Alex Audet '12, Jacqueline Rzasa '12, Dave Malvicini '12, Jackie Budlowski '11, Billy Nobitz '11, Taylor Borsari '11, Natalie Cafasso '11, Ben Cohen '11, Jessica Harper '11, Shyam Desai '11, Maggie Fallon '11, Tracey Kamlani '11, Tom Phelan '11, Sarah Heine '11, and Chris Haray '11.
 On Wednesday, November 10, Caitlin Shea-Vantine '11, Jeovany Colon '11, and Alexis Restivo '12 accompanied Miss Medoff to St. Mary/St. Michael Elementary School to assist Miss Corso's Preschool Class with their centers. ND students read to the students, helped with arts and crafts, and assisted them at their drama station. |
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News from the Chaplain
On Tuesday, a group of Notre Dame students prepared and served dinner to the veterans at Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport. Over 30 men who have proudly served our country and who for any number of reasons, find themselves homeless or facing serious medical and/or financial burdens. In addition to serving the meal, the students made themselves available for "table talk" with the men and shared dinner with them as well. Students who attended were Dominise Carter '12, Brandon Patrick '12, Alexis Restivo '12, Brittany Barstein '11 (who provided her own brownies), Briana Mann '14, Desiree Carter '14, Chelsea Lipscomb '12, Alyssa Leroy '11, Deondra White '11, Josh Hamel '11, AJ Gallucci '11 (who prepared the mashed potatoes) and Christina Rodrigues '12 and her dad, Mike Rodrigues who provided the turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce.
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French Honor Society Attends Francophone Concert
 The ND French Honor Society attended a Francophone Concert on Monday at Pomperaug High School in Southbury. The concert featured Josée Vachon, a tri-lingual, French Canadian-born singer who has appeared on both T.V. and radio in Canada and in France and has produced numerous CDs.
Attendees included: Diamond London '11, Shyam Desai '11, Jessica Kuhn '11, Rojion Louverture '11, Bryn Landino '11, Alyssa Leroy '11, Kara  Bazile '11, Alex Audet '12, Geissy Bitencourt '12, Mary Boyle '12, Jhenelle Lee '12, David Malvicini '12, Corinna Santos '12, Philip Senat '12, Kelsey Senteio '12, Steven Son son '12, Shirley Virgile '12, and Maurice Wallace '12.
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News Footage of C-SPAN Bus Visiting Notre Dame
Click on this link to view a video of the C-SPAN Bus visiting Notre Dame earlier this year http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1mXW0GDxmU&feature=player_embedded. |
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Dr. Dan Switchenko Speaks to ND Student Body
 Dr. Dan Switchenko, a professor and former mens' basketball coach at Eastern Connecticut State University, spoke to the student body to Wednesday morning. Dr. Switchenko has traveled the country and spoken to hundreds of groups of high school and college students, and he addressed the ND student body on the effects of substance abuse upon academic and athletic performance. His 45 minute passionate talk was well received by both faculty and students.
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Save the Date and Support the Arts at Notre Dame!!
Notre Dame's first Winter Arts Celebration will take place on Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. The arts celebration will include a collection of art work from our art students, a performance by the Notre Dame Band and a show filled with song, dance, and some special surprises. Tickets for the All Arts Celebration will be on sale Monday, November 29.
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Appalachian Service Project
 From July 2 - 10, 2011, the ND Appalachia Club will make its twentieth annual trip to the Appalachian region of the United States. A group of 35 students will travel with 12 chaperones for a week of service in Pipestem, West Virginia. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for this trip. Information was distributed to interested students at meetings this week, but students can still obtain information from Mr. Cipriano. |
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Drama Club Cheesecake Fundraiser
The Notre Dame Drama Club will be selling Stockbridge Cheesecakes (Shelton, CT) from November 22 - December 10. Cheesecakes sell for $18.95 (regular) or $19.95 (flavored) and the Notre Dame Drama Club will receive 30% profit on each cheesecake. Flavors available are: New York, White Chocolate Raspberry, Marble, Peppermint Stick and Irish Cream. Cheesecakes will be delivered on December 20th -- just in time for Christmas. For more information contact Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support this year's spring musical, Beauty and the Beast.
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ND Apparel
Looking for Christmas presents? We have Notre Dame apparel for sale. Available for purchase: ND Blue and Gold Plaid flannel pants - $20.00, ND Lancer Tyed-Dyed T'shirts - $10, ND Lancer -"Go Blue and Gold" grey t'shirts - $15 and Lancer Spirit Shirts - $10. Quantities and sizes are limited. To make a purchase, please contact Theresa Marzik at
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Notre Dame Student Directories
Notre Dame Student Directories were passed out with student report cards on Thursday. If you have not received your directory or if you find an error in the directory, please contact Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org. |
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Winter Sports Start Dates
Girls' Basketball - Monday, November 22 - 3:00 p.m. - Gym
Boys' Hockey meeting - Sunday, November 28 - 5:00 p.m. - Milford Ice pavilion - Players can bring their bags for try-outs the next day.
Boys' Hockey - Monday, November 28 - 4:15 p.m. - Milford Ice Pavilion
Boys' Basketball - Monday, November 28 - 3:00 p.m. - Gym
Indoor Track - Monday, November 28 - 2:30 pm - Chapel Lobby
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Winter Sports "Meet the Coaches Night" Date Change
The winter sports " Meet the Coaches Night" date has been changed from Monday, November 29 to Monday, December 6 at 7:00 pm in the gym. All students playing a winter sport and a parent/guardian must attend.
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Easy Ways To Earn Money For Notre Dame
The Christmas Season is quickly approaching ... consider Notre Dame when doing your online shopping this year. Don't forget to participate in our new online fundraiser -- Notre Dame's SupportMall. This is an easy way to earn money for Notre Dame with every online purchase you make. The ND Shopping Mall offers the widest variety of products and special bargains from over 900 of the best online stores available. Click on the SupportMall link on the ND Website (www.notredame.org) or you can also log on to the support mall website - http://NotreDame.SupportMall.com.
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A+ Stop and Shop Program
Do you shop at Stop and Shop? Earn money for Notre Dame while doing your shopping. Click here to sign up for the A+ Stop and Shop program. |
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Help Us Share Your Child's Good News ...
If you have information to share about any out-of-school achievements of your son or daughter, please e-mail that information to cipriano@notredame.org. We look forward to the opportunity to share your good news with the entire Notre Dame community. |
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