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Dates To Remember
Monday, 12/6
Meet the Coaches Night
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/8
Immaculate Conception
1/2 Day Schedule
Thursday, 12/9
Arts Celebration
7:00 p.m.
Monday, 12/13
PSAT Information Night for Junior Parents
7:00 p.m. |
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Other Items Needed for Care Club Drive for Troops
Beef Jerky
Slim Jims
Tuna w/crackers
Multi-vitamins
Insect Repellent (non-aerosol)
Clear Packing Tape
Mouthwash (smaller sizes)
Shaving Cream
Razors and Refills
Liquid Soap
Loofahs
Gold Bond Foot Powder
Baby Wipes
Deodorant
Lotion (smaller sizes)
Chap Stick
Toilet Tissue
Q-Tips
Pens
Writing Paper
Envelopes
Gum
Cookies (in boxes or cans)
Crackers (in boxes or cans)
Miscellaneous Snacks
Energy Bars
Hand Sanitizer Wipes
Nail Clippers
Sunscreen
Phone Cards |
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Congratulations to...
 Congratulations to the November Students of the Month: Kaitlin Garrity '14, Duncan Plumb '13, Michael Saia '11, and Mary Boyle 12. These students have served as excellent representatives of ND Fairfield both at school and in the local community.
Congratulations to the following students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week at St. Jerome's Church in Norwalk: Michael King '13, Aly Furgiele '13, Thomas Bergamasco '13, Annie Dunn '13, and Allison Rohr '13.
Congratulations also go out to Juliette Rivera '13 who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on November 20 at St. Joseph Church in Norwalk.
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Campus Ministry Update
 On Friday, November 19, the sophomores participated in their class retreat. It was held at Our Lady of Peace in Stratford  and the theme of the day was friendship. Students listened to acoustic guitar player and singer Bill Haug from Sacred Heart University, attended mass, participated in icebreakers and group discussions, and had time by the beach and to eat in fellowship together. Thanks to the retreat team - Seniors: Michelle Zentarski,  Danielle DeMonte, Annie Sutila, Bonnie Broome, Bianca Carrasquillo, John Ross, Mike Saia, Eric Sugrue, Allie Cryan, Ben Viccari, Destiny George, Alyssa Leroy, Stephanie Flynn, Diamond London, Jimmi Weeks, and Kaitlin Nolan. Juniors: Corinna Santos,  Brittany Santos, Dan Tozzi, Jhenelle Lee, and Christina Rodrigues. Also, a special thanks to alumni Jen Raphaelson '08, Aislinn Bock '09, and Dianna Barrese '09 for coming back to speak to the sophomores for their retreat.
On Monday, November 22, students went with Fr. Cip and Miss Medoff to make pies alongside CES's Rise Transition Program for students with special needs. Pies were then donated to the Missionaries of Charity,  Daughters of Charity, Caroline House, and individual residents in need for the holiday. Participants included Mary Boyle '12, Jackie Bria '11, Shyam Desai '11, Sarah Heine '11, Brian Sanca '11, Meghan Cassidy '12, Brittany Barstein '11, and Tori Wainwright '11.
Fr. Cip and Miss Medoff also wish to thank ND Fairfield Advisory Board member Robert Scarpetti, Mr. Guarino, Ms. Mercado, Maggie Fallon '11, Tracy Kamlani '11, Sal Sereno '13, Josh Hamel '11, Jordan D'Aurio '12, Amanda Marini '12, Lauren Crispino '11, Brittany Santos '12, Allie Cryan '11 and Connor Terry '12 who helped with a Campus Ministry fundraiser at Ingalls Hockey Rink in New Haven on November 21.  On Tuesday, November 30, students accompanied Fr. Cip and Miss Medoff to Bethlehem, CT to the Regina Laudis Abbey. Students helped the sisters on their farm by chopping and stacking firewood which will later be sold. They also attended evening Vespers and went out to dinner. Volunteers included Evan Yiannoulis '13, Steve Meyer '13, R.J. Cremin '13, Mary Boyle '12, Jackie Rzasa '12, Geissy Bitencourt '12, and Jeff Correia '11.
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Anita Schorr, Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Students
 On Tuesday, Notre Dame Juniors and Seniors attended an assembly featuring Anita Schorr, author of " Whatever You Can Carry: Poems of the Holocaust". Ms. Schorr is a Holocaust survivor and spoke to the students about her experiences. She was accompanied by Stephen Herz, a poet who "weaves his poems into her stories". Our assembly was featured on Channel 12 News and made the front page of the Fairfield Citizen. Visit here to view the article.
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Celebrate the Arts at ND This Thursday Night
 Notre Dame's first Winter Arts Celebration will take place on Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. The arts celebration will include a collection of art work from our students, a performance by the Notre Dame Band and a show filled with song, dance, and some special surprises. Tickets to the Winter Arts Celebration are $2.00 for students and $5.00 for adults. Tickets are on sale now in Room 316. |
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Winter Sports "Meet the Coaches Night" on Monday
The winter sports " Meet the Coaches Night" will be held on 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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Last Week for Care Club Drive for Troops
The Care Club drive for our troops ends December 8th. We are grateful for everything we have received but we are in greater need of small items you might have extras of at home: toothpaste and tooth buses, shampoo, body washes, lotions, hard candy, cheese and crackers packages, etc. If you would like a box of items sent to a service person in Iraq or Afghanistan, please send the name and address in (along with your name) by December 8th. Thank you for caring. See side panel for more items needed.
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Christmas Toy Drive Continues
The Key Club's annual Toy Drive is now on its way. Sister Theresa is requesting new unwrapped toys for children ages 3-12 by December 10th. Thanks so much for your support. |
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Last Chance to Purhase Pointsettias
The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield pointsettia sale has begun. Click here to download an order form. All forms must be handed in to Ms. Casceillo by December 6 for the December 11 delivery! |
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Coat Drive Has Begun
The Spanish Honor Society is sponsoring a school-wide Coat Drive. Winter coats or jackets are needed. The Drive will last until December 17. All coats will be distributed to the poor.
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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. 6" Cheesecakes (feeds 8-10 people) sell for $18.50 (regular) or $19.50 (flavored). 9" Cheesecakes (feeds 10-15 people) sell for $28.50 or $29.50. The Notre Dame Drama Club will receive 30% profit on each cheesecake ordered. 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. Cheesecakes are made-to-order and will be frozen upon delivery. Frozen cheesecakes are good for up to one year. 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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Bus Payment Due
The second installment is now due. Please send in your payment. |
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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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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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