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Dates To Remember
Tuesday, March 15
Bishop Lori's Visit to Notre Dame
Monday, March 21 Spring Sports Begin
Tuesday, March 22 Fall/Winter Athletic Banquet |
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Congratulations to...
... the boys' basketball team who defeated Kaynor Tech High School in the 2nd round of the CIAC Class M State Tournament. They will play on Friday, March 11, at home versus Stonington High School at 7 pm in the quarter-final round. Come and support the team!
... Sarah Baldwin '11 on her internship with the Beardsley Zoo education department to gain experience working with animals.
... Billie Bertier '12 and Jamilla Pommills '12 who from  February 10 - 25 participated in the Build On Trek for Knowledge. Billie and Jamilla helped a group build a school in La Chiminilla, Nicaragua. More than the direct experience of the service, the girls had an experience of a lifetime, learning about what it is like to live in an impoverished community so different than where they come from.
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Campus Ministry Senior Retreat
On Friday, March 4, the senior class attended their class retreat for the day at Sacred Heart University. The theme was "Looking Back, Moving Forward". Members of the SHU Campus Ministry Program coordinated most of the retreat which included a variety of speakers addressing those relevant issues that our soon-to-be-graduates might keep in mind for the future. Several seniors also delivered talks to their classmates reflecting upon the impact the last four years at Notre Dame have had upon them individually and as a class. These speakers were Maggie Fallon, Eric Segrue, Ben Cohen, Sileanna Pizzaro, Jaclyn Bria, and Fred Nevins. The atmosphere of the retreat was very enthusiastic, fun and reflective. The seniors truly did a remarkable and amazing job participating in their retreat with great energy and respect. The day concluded with a class mass in the Sacred Heart Chapel and plenty of Palanca letters from family and friends.
A very special word of thanks and praise for Miss Medoff who coordinated the lion's share of the retreat work on the ND- side. Also, thank you to all of the senior parents and families who wrote letters. It was a very special part of the retreat and students were very touched to receive the testimonies of love.
Another big thank you to Amy Dion, Sam Dowd, and the Sacred Heart Campus Ministry Team who ran the day.
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From the Language Department
 French II and French IV (AP) celebrated Mardi Gras "à la française" in Mrs. Zaczkowski's classroom on Tuesday, March 8. The festivities included home-decorated masks in true Mardi Gras colors [purple, green, and gold], doubloons, beads, and a traditional King Cake.
French II Mardi Gras participants included: Melissa Estime '13, Jerlisa Thomas '13, Tré Bethel '13, Sean Smith '13, Maria Delgado '13, Juliette Rivera '13, Brendan Wardlow '13, Leslie-Ann Heslop '13, and Caroline Kohnert '14. The photography team included: RJ Cremin '13, Théo Tumba '12, and Ryan Jacob '13.
The French Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society  would like to thank everyone who baked, helped set-up, and enjoyed the annual MARDI GRAS PURPLE-GREEN-GOLD bake sale held on Tuesday, March 8.
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Care Club News
Thank you to all who donated items to our "Project from the Heart". We received a large amount of goods for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Co-presidents Brittany Barstein '11 and Julian Hylton '11 delivered the goods and had the opportunity to meet a serviceman, John Julian, who had been the recipient of a box and was helping to pack boxes prior to his return to another round of service in Afghanistan. Coincidentally, John informed us his father, John Julian, Sr., is a Notre Dame grad.
The Care Club's Lenten project began on Ash Wednesda y and we could use your assistance. We are looking for cell phones people no longer need - in good or even unusable condition. They will be reconditioned to 911 numbers and given (free of charge) to women who live in dangerous situations. If wires and battery packs are available, we accept them, also. Items can be left in the library.
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Key Club Collection
 The Key Club is collecting can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Bins are available in the main office and cafeteria. The collection will end on March 18. |
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Athletic Updates ...
Spring sports begin on Monday, March 21. More information on specific times for each sport will be forthcoming. A reminder: students need an updated physical on file with the nurse and a parent consent on file with the Athletic Director. Any questions, contact Mr. Bleggi at bleggi@notredame.org.
Meet the Coaches Night for spring sports athletes is Monday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. Students playing a spring sport and a parent/guardian must attend.
The Fall/Winter Athletic Banquet will be held on March 22. Invitations have been mailed to all fall and winter athletes. Return RSVP slips to Mr. Bleggi.
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Notre Dame Irish Pub Night
Spread the Word!!! Notre Dame will be hosting an Irish Pub Night on Saturday, April 2. This adult social will feature  a concert by The John Whelan Band. Visit their website by clicking here. Wine and beer will be available for purchase and please feel free to bring your own snacks. Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 7 and are $25 per person. Consider getting your friends and family together and reserving a table for a night of fun and great Irish music. For more information and to obtain tickets, please contact the Advancement office at 203-372-6521 or email Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org. Click here for more information. |
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Drama Club News
Props Needed
 The Beauty and Beast set design/prop committee is looking for a large "man" chair for the character of Gaston. Please contact Jeanine Pagliaro at pagliaro@deloitte.com if you have a chair that the Beauty and the Beast production can borrow.
Tag Sale
Spring is almost here and that can only mean one thing -- it's time to start your spring cleaning. Clean out your closets, attic and garage and making money! The Notre Dame Drama Club will be hosting a Tag Sale on Saturday, April 9 from 8 am - 3 pm in the Notre Dame parking lot. Reserve an 8 foot table for $25 and keep the profits from your sales. Remember one man's trash is another man's treasure.
Character Breakfast
On Saturday, April 30 from 8:30 - 11:00 am the Notre Dame Drama Club will be sponsoring a Beauty and the Beast Character Breakfast. Tickets are $5.00. The children's menu will include cold cereal, french toast sticks, and munchkin donuts. The adult menu includes bagels and coffee. Spread the word and bring your young children, nieces, nephews, cousins, & grandchildren. Pictures with the cast will also be available.
Beauty and the Beast
 The Notre Dame Drama Club is proud to present Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Friday, May 6th (8 pm) and Saturday, May 7th (2 pm and 8 pm) at Sacred Heart University's Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets go on sale beginning Monday, March 14.
If you would like information about the tickets for Beauty and the Beast, reserving a table for the tag sale or getting tickets for the Beauty and the Beast Character Breakfast, please contact the Notre Dame Advancement Office at 203-372-6521 or marzik@notredame.org.
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Clothing Drive Fundraiser
The Home School Association will be sponsoring a clothing drive fundraiser on Saturday, March 26th from 10-3. Clean out those closets and bring in your used (and clean) clothing, shoes and accessories. All items should be put into tied plastic garbage bags. Notre Dame will receive thirteen cents for every pound collected. Tell your friends, family and neighbors. If you have any questions, please contact our Home School President, Jennifer Searles at poohmets@aol.com. |
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Notre Dame's Annual Raffle
Raffle tickets were mailed home to each family this week. Prizes this year are something everyone can use: CASH! You could be the winner of $2,000, $1,000 or $500.
Each family is asked to sell twenty tickets. By helping to support Notre Dame's raffle, you are also supporting our school. Please make every attempt to sell your tickets. The drawing will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 3:00 pm. If you need additional tickets, please contact Theresa Marzik at 203-372-6521 or marzik@notredame.org.
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Frank Carrano Scholarship Fund
 The First Annual Carrano Fund Charity Hockey Game is in the books! The gold team defeated the blue team 7-6 at the Milford Ice Pavilion last Saturday night. A big thank you goes out to the players, fans, and volunteers for making this night happen. Thanks to your support over $2,000 was raised!
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Notre Dame Golf Tournament
Save the Date! Notre Dame's annual Golf Tournament will be held on June 27 at the Redding Country Club. For more information about playing in the tournament or sponsorship, please contact Theresa Marzik at 203-372-6521 ext. 38 or marzik@notredame.org.
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Class of 2000 Fundraiser
The Class of 2000 is holding a fundraiser on April 29 at Murphy's Law in Bridgeport at 8 pm. The fundraiser is for the Tom Brown scholarship. A 2000 Notre Dame graduate, Tom was killed while serving in the military in Iraq. Food and drink specials will be offered. Donations will be taken at the door. |
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Yearbook Deadline This Week
Reserve your copy of the 2011 yearbook today. The cost is $70 and payment should be brought to Mr. Cipriano by March 15 to guarantee a copy. |
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Geographic High School Challenge
 The 20th Annual Connecticut High School Challenge: We are looking for one or two teams of five students each that would like to compete in the Geographic High School challenge. The competition is May 17 at UConn. If you are interested in participating please fill out the attached application and hand it in to Ms. Casceillo by March 15. Click here to download the application. |
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2011 Better Business Bureau Student Award and Scholarship Award
The CT BBB Student Ethics Scholarship Award recognizes a secondary school student who personifies high ethical standards through leadership, community service, overall academic history and personal integrity. A panel of independent judges will select a Connecticut high school junior through evaluation of a written essay. The selected applicant will receive a $2,500.00 college scholarship. Click here for a description of requirements and the application form. The deadline for the application is Friday, June 24, 2011. |
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2011 Aquarian Environmental Champion Awards
Across our state, thousands of volunteers devote endless time and energy to protecting and restoring Connecticut's natural resources. Aquarion Water Company is looking to recognize the efforts of a student (or adult) who have spearheaded successful volunteer projects that have improved and protected our state's natural resources - its water, air, soil and plant and wildlife communities. For details and a nomination form, visit www.aquarion.com/environment.cfm. Nomination deadline is May 2, 2011.
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Father Bill's Barbecue Sauce
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. |
Easy Ways To Earn Money For Notre Dame
Don't forget to participate in our 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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