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Dates To Remember
April 18 - 22
April Vacation
April 27
Junior ACT Exam
April 28
Junior Prom
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Congratulations to...
... Michael Martinsky '12 who was Notre Dame's nominee for the Connecticut Governor's Scholar Program. Michael was selected based upon his outstanding academic record.
... Tracy Mauro '11 who was recognized for her volunteer work at Wesley Village in Shelton, as part of National Volunteer Week. ... boys' hockey coach Marty Roos for being selected as one of four state athletic figures to receive a 2011 Gold Key from The Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance. The Gold Key Award is the highest sports honor in Connecticut. The Alliance has recognized baseball great Connie Mack, boxing legend Willie Pep and former President George H. W. Bush in recent years. Click here to view the full article. |
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Message from Bishop Lori
Dear Students, Faculty and Parents at Notre Dame Catholic High School,
When in recent days I celebrated my tenth anniversary as Bishop of Bridgeport, I received many thoughtful gifts from many people, near and far.
Yet no gift touched my heart more powerfully and no gift meant more to me personally than the Spiritual Bouquets, which were presented to me by the students from all the schools around the Diocese at the conclusion of Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church.
So for all the prayers, all the Rosaries, all the visits to the Blessed Sacrament, all the cards, all the flowers, and all the special intentions offered on my behalf, I am truly and sincerely grateful to each of you. May God bless you and your school community abundantly.
Faithfully in Christ,
Most Reverend William E. Lori
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Campus Ministry News
 On Saturday, April 9 students went to St. Luke's in Westport to deliver and sort food gathered from the BOLD Food Drive sponsored by the University of Notre Dame. Participants included Dan Tozzi '12, Meghan Corvington '12, Brendan Wardlow '13, and Caitlin Bonenfant '11.
On Thursday, April 14, Campus Ministry sponsored our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party. This  year's special guests were second graders from St. Theresa School in Trumbull. In addition to hunting for eggs, guests were treated to a special sneak peak of three songs from the Drama Club's spring performance of Beauty and the Beast. Special thanks to members of the Drama Club and to  all those who brought in treats for the students to find. Campus Ministry participants included Rachel Dorosh '12, Raven Carofano '12, AJ Gallucci '11, Medjine Jean-Jacques '12, Olivia Stacey '11, Lauren Klembara '11, Bonnie Broome '11, Youngin Kim '11, Cierra Eldridge '11, Kiara Hargrove '11, Brittany Perez '11, Amanda Silbert '13, Caroline Viteretto '11, Caitlin Shea-Vantine '11, Lauren Jones '13, Destiny George '11, Ben Cohen '11, Allie Cryan '11, Monique Plummer '11 and Dy-mond Leroy '13.
On Tuesday, April 12, the varsity softball team spent a night of fellowship together eating dinner and watching the movie Soul Surfer. Participants included: Maggie Fallon '11, Abbey Baricko '11, Molly Verderame '12, Brittany Perez '11, Brittany Barstein '11, Jordan D'Aurio '12, Nicole Negron '11, Kayla Frosceno '11, Laura Pekar '13, Taylor Springer '13.
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ND Art Club
The ND Art Club recently decorated and stuffed an Easter  Dinner Basket that will be given to a family in our local community for the holiday. Decorators included: Keara Bohannon '13, Madeline Guman '13, Allison Middlemass '14, and Kimberly Labady '14. Missing from photo are: Shannon Williams '14 and Kerri Moffatt '12.
The ND Art Club is still looking for new or used (clean and non-stained) socks. Club members will be using these items to create Sock Animals that will be donated to the YALE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL in New Haven, CT. Sock donations can be dropped off in room 302A between 8:30 and 12:30 every day.
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Notre Dame Family Service Day
We are excited to announce the first annual Notre Dame Family Service Day. On Saturday, May 21 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, we would like to invite our families to participate in a day of service together, parents and students. We are planning to have over twenty work sites in the greater-Bridgeport area and need your help to be able to serve these needy organizations. At this time, arrangements are being made with various organizations and people to coordinate projects that will include soup kitchens, food pantries, nursing homes, schools, churches, and clean-up projects. If your family is interested in volunteering, please complete this form and return to Jessica Medoff at Notre Dame by Monday, May 2.
In addition, we plan to have donuts, juice and coffee in the morning and a celebratory BBQ following for all volunteers. We need some parents to help coordinate these efforts, including soliciting donations. Please let Ms. Medoff know via email (medoff@notredame.org) if you are interested in helping in this capacity.
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Study Skills Program Offered For Students
S4 - Successful Study Skills 4 Students is proud to offer a specifically customized program of its highly successful Study Skills program for Notre Dame students, perfectly timed to coincide with the start of the last marking period.
What your student will learn:
In a lively and highly participatory presentation, your student will learn skills and tools she can use in school - and in life - including:
- Goal Setting & Time Management
- Notetaking Methods
- The Importance of Asking Questions
- Understanding Main Ideas & Important Details
- Active Reading Strategies
- Generating Effective Questions
- Using Pictures & Graphic Organizers
- Summarizing to Learn
- Notebook Organization
- Quiz, Test & Exam Preparation Strategies
Join us on Monday and Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm as follows: April 25, May 2, May 4, May 10, May 12
All classes will be held here at Notre Dame. The cost of the 7.5-hour 5-week program is $395, averaging $52.66 each hour.
To register, click here and follow the prompts.
Feel free to contact us with questions at
203-30-S-K-I-L-L (307-5455). We look forward to hosting your child at the Study Skills workshop! |
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Forensic Science to Be Offered Next Year
An Introduction to Forensic Science class will be offered to Juniors next school year. In this course, the student will be introduced to the science of forensics. The course will integrate scientific concepts and methodology with crime scenarios. Scientific and technological methods used by criminologists will be incorporated into lab exercises. Labs will also illustrate the collection, identification and analysis of physical and scientific evidence.
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Notre Dame Spring Open House
Notre Dame will host its annual Spring Open House on Sunday, May 1, beginning at 2:00 p.m. If you know a sixth, seventh or eighth grader (or a transfer student) who is interested in a Notre Dame education, please extend an invitation for them to attend this open house.
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ND Arts, Crafts and Music Show
The ND Arts, Crafts and Music show will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 2 to 5 pm in the Notre Dame cafeteria. Pieces from various students such as Sarah McDonald '11, Brianna Karnedy '11, Kelisha Dort '13 and from faculty, Jim Lombardo and Radley Manzo, will be for sale. Half of the proceeds from the sale will go to Notre Dame. There will also be live music from Anne Barns and Mike Dotolo, an acoustic duo who will perform covers and original songs and by the Notre Dame Choir. For more information, contact art teacher Jim Lombardo at lombardo@notredame.org.
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Notre Dame Golf Tournament
Are you ready for another great golf event? It's time for players, sponsors, teachers, families and supporters to help raise funds for Notre Dame High School in the 10th Annual Bob Shea Memorial Golf Tournament! This year's tournament will take place on Monday, June 27th at the beautiful Redding Country Club in Redding, CT. For more information about playing in the tournament or sponsorship, please contact Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org or at 203-372-6521 ext. 38 or click here for golf brochures.
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News From the Cast and Crew of Beauty and the Beast
Over 50 members of the Notre Dame family (students, faculty, and parents) have been working non-stop for the last five months on this year's spring musical production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This year's performance promises to be one of Notre Dame's BEST!
The cast and crew would like to remind everyone about a few reminders and upcoming events...
Notre Dame Night at Galaxy Diner - the owners of Galaxy  Diner, Bridgeport, are helping the ND Drama Club with their fund-raising efforts by hosting an ND Night on Tuesday, April 26. Stop by the Galaxy Diner from 5pm until closing, tell the hostess you are from Notre Dame, and the ND Drama Club will receive 15% back on your order. As many of you know, the Galaxy Diner is one of ND's favorite spots to get great food...so, spread the word and head on over to the Galaxy Diner on Tuesday, April 26 and support the ND Drama Club! The Galaxy Diner is located at 4341 Main Street, Bridgeport.
 Our very own, Mr. Joshua St. Onge, will be the celebrity scooper at Rita's Ice on Friday night, April 29 from 6 to 9 pm. Stop by and visit Mr. St. Onge and support the Drama Club. Proceeds from the evening's sales will be used to off-set the cost of our spring musical production. Rita's Ice is located at 1055 Huntington Tpke, Bridgeport.
Character Breakfast
 Visit the ND Cafe on Saturday, April 30 from 8:30 - 11:00 am and meet Belle, the Beast, Mrs. Potts, LeFou, Lumiere, Gaston and many others from the cast of Beauty and the Beast. This event is perfect for young children --nieces, nephews, cousins, and grandchildren. Tickets are $5.00 per person. The children's menu will include cold cereal, french toast sticks, and munchkin donuts. The adult menu includes bagels and coffee. Spread the word!! Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Notre Dame Advancement Office at 203-273-6521.
 Beauty and the Beast Tickets are now on sale. The production will take place on Friday, May 6th (8 pm) and Saturday, May 7th (2 pm and 8 pm). Ticket forms are available on the ND website (www.notredame.org). Click on the Beauty and the Beast link. Get your tickets now for the best reserved seating.
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Notre Dame's Annual Raffle
Don't forget to sell your Raffle tickets. 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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Youth Forum
The Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk will be hosting a Youth Forum on "Youth Voice on Climate Change" on Sunday, May 1 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. for students between 12 and 18 years of age. The students will serve as moderators and panelists, creating an open dialogue with audience members. The program is free of charge but reservations are required. Email danielle@steppingstonesmuseum.org for further information.
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Volunteers Needed for the 2nd Annual Lupus Foundation Walk
 Mike Ganino, Class of 1987 is chairing the 2nd Annual Lupus Foundation Walk for Lupus Now at Westfield Trumbull Mall on Sunday, May 1.
Mike is looking for 30-40 volunteers for the day of the walk. All money raised will help local support groups, fund education and research and advance the overall mission of the Connecticut Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. Anyone interested in volunteering or if you know of someone who may, please contact Mike at Mikeg@dhls.com. Volunteer jobs include: Before the Walk:
- take some posters, postcards or lawn signs to help spread the word
- know someone that may consider sponsoring food or goodie bags items promoting their businesses
- know of students/scouts in need of community service hours that may want to help out
- know of any college groups or companies searching for a worthy cause to create a MEGA-TEAM?
- help stuff goodie bags the day before the walk for one hour
- join the walk, create a team
Day of Walk:
- help us set up tables and chairs
- greet, register, collect donations, pass out T-Shirts, incentive prizes, goodie bags
- pass out water and snacks to walkers
- face paint or pass out balloons to children
If you would like to make a donation to the Lupus Foundation please click here.
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Attention High School Bands!
The Connecticut Association of Schools is sponsoring a BandJam on Friday, May 20 at Darien High School, featuring the top high school rock bands from across the state. Click here for further information.
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Sister Marion Rielly Scholarship
Applications continue to be available for the Sister Marion Rielly Scholarship for current freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Qualifications for this $2,000 scholarship include: Christian dedication, Excellence in leadership, Academic endeavor, Service to school and community, Participation in the arts, Extra-curricular participation. Applications are available in the main office and are due by Wednesday, May 25, 2011.
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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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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. |
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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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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