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Dates To Remember
Monday, 12/13
PSAT Information Night for Junior Parents
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 12/23
Half Day Schedule
Christmas Vacation Begins
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Congratulations to...
Congratulations to Sam Halstead '14 whose letter to the editor "Merritt's character being destroyed" was recently published in the Fairfield Minuteman
Dr. Rob DeSimone, Notre Dame chemistry teacher, was included in a recent article in Chemical Education Today. Dr. DeSimone is chairing an event, to be held at Notre Dame on January 8th, at which legendary investigator Dr. Henry Lee, who is a pioneer in the use of modern forensic evidence in the classroom, will speak. Click here for more information about the event.
 Congratulations to the following fall sport student-athletes who received recognition from the Southwest Conference: Boys' Soccer - First Team: Garfield Campbell '12, Honorable Mention: Victor Olivares '11 and Evan Yiannoulis '12; Girls' Soccer - All Patriot Division: Bianka Bell '12, Honorable Mention: Brittany Perez '11, Molly Verderame '12; Volleyball - All Patriot Division: Bonnie Broome '11, Honorable Mention: Brittany Santos '11; Football - All Conference First Team: Chris Drusbosky '11, Nigel Beckford '13, Second Team: Daquan Coleman '12, Kevin Harrigan '11, Honorable Mention: Frank Zumbo '13. |
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Campus Ministry Update
 On Sunday, December 5, Campus Ministry members went with Father Cip and Miss Medoff to St. Raphael's School in  Bridgeport to help run their lunch with Santa. Students helped preschool through third graders make Christmas crafts, visit with Santa, and eat lunch. Volunteers included Lauren Fleming '11, Denise Bahr '11, Alex  Audet '12, Amanda Marini '12, Medjine Jean-Jacques '12, Sara Figueroa '13, Corinna Santos '12, Theo Tumba '12, Danielle Bahr '12, Michael Coppolo '13, Cassie Picard '12, Daniella Paiva '12, Amanda Silbert '13, and Taylor Springer '13.
On Tuesday, December 7, Campus Ministry members played big brother or sister for the day as they treated St. Augustine School's first graders from Bridgeport to a showing of Frosty the Snowman at the Downtown Cabaret. Participants included Eli Maynoldi '13, Maria Delgado '13, Amanda Supple '12, Aly Furgiuele '13, Allison Rohr '13, Michelle Zentarski '11, Jessica Harper '11, Meghan Castillo '11, Natalie Cafasso '11, Ashley Sylvester '11, Brittany Perez '11, Nick Pond '14, Morgan Cianelli '12, Josephine Coiscou '12, Alice Grace Dailey '12, Sereina Colon '12, and Monique Plummer '11.
On Wednesday, December 8, the Notre Dame community celebrated the Immaculate Conception with two masses. One was held for freshmen and sophomores and the other for juniors and seniors. Special thanks to those students who served, read, and brought up gifts: Christian Hock '11, Dianne Gutierrez '11, Ben Cohen '11, Paula Bannon '11, John Ross '11, Mary Boyle '12, Megan Pace '12, Amanda Marini '12, Brendan Wardlow '13, Steve Cavallo '13, Caitlin Dudek '13, Shannon Williams '14, Jennifer Mezzapelle '14, Jaclyn Wainwright '14, Jasmine Fuller '14, and Austin Camacho '14. |
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ND Hits The Airwaves
 ND Productions recently began broadcasting the morning announcements over the televisions at Notre Dame. Thanks to the leadership of RJ Cremin '13, a group of dedicated students have worked hard to construct their studio, hold auditions and begin recording Notre Dame events. Using a rotation of "anchors", the students broadcast important daily announcements to the student body each morning. The students involved in the group include: RJ Cremin '13, Steve Meyer '13, Matt Tolster '13, Tom Bergamasco '13, Julian Hylton '11, Charlie Fallon '14, Kevin Bradley '14, Spencer Gerwein '12, David Malvicini '12, Tre Bethel '13, Mike Martinsky '12, Allison Rohr '13 and Mike Lenard '13. |
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Excellent Opportunity for Juniors/Seniors
Do you have what it takes to be a Bank of America Student Leader? If you are a high school junior or senior with a passion for improving your community, we would like to help you turn that passion into action. As a student leader, you will participate in: An eight-week paid internship at a nonprofit/charitable organization and a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (in July) to gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills (all expenses paid as part of the Student Leaders Program). To begin the application process, click here or for further information about the program, click here. |
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Want to be on Television?
Chef Gordon Ramsey will be visiting Cafe Tavolini in Bridgeport on December 14-16 as part of his television show "Kitchen Nightmares". Cafe Tavolini is owned by the family of Alexis Restivo '12. If you would like to make a dinner reservation while they are taping the show, contact bridgeportrest@gmail.com |
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Scholarships Available
The Connecticut Council of Outward Bound is offering merit-based scholarships for students ages 15-17. Interested sophomores and juniors can apply for a scholarship to the Outward Bound Youth Leadership Corps for the summer of 2011. For more information, visit www.OutwardBound.org |
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News From the Guidance Office
On Tuesday, December 7, a representative from Sacred Heart University was at Notre Dame interviewing students from the Class of 2011. In some cases, an offer of acceptance was made right at the conclusion of their interview. Congratulations to all the students who were interviewed and accepted! |
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Last Week for Coat Drive
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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Father Bill's BBQ Sauce
Looking for a great Christmas gift? Father Bill's Best Barbecue Sauce, which had its debut at the Garlicfest, is once again available. The unique combination of sweet maple syrup and tangy garlic in a specially blended barbecue sauce is the brain child of Father Bill and Judy Waldeyer and is specially prepared by her. Each 12 ounce bottle retails for $5.00. Contact the Advancement Office to make your purchase. |
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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 marzik@notredame.org. Students may purchase apparel during homeroom or after school in room 316. |
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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