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Notre Dame High School

Fairfield, Connecticut

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 The ND Update
June 24, 2011  

  


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In This Issue
Retirees
Campus Ministry News
Summer Reading
Athletic Department News
Get Involved
Dates To Remember 
    
Monday, June 27

Golf Tournament

 

Tuesday, August 30
Book Day

ND Support Mall

 

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Notre Dame Retirees  

The Notre Dame community wishes the following faculty members a happy retirement: David Baye (39 years - Physical Education), Connie Bueker (14 years - Mathematics), Jean Baranyar (46 years - Librarian). We also wish Jessica Medoff well as she transitions to a new position next fall. 

Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry members enjoyed a day of fellowship and fun on Saturday, June 18. The morning started at the ND chapel for morning mass and the group then went to Hubbard Park in Meriden where they hiked up to Castle Craig for a picnic lunch.  Participants included Raven Carofano '12, Deana Acceuttullo '12, Dan Murphy '13, Megan Pace '12, and Alexis Restivo '12, as well as alumni Jessica Ormrod '10, Paul Marzik '10, Eleni Stefanatos '10, and Lauren Cosgrove '10. 
News From the Athletic Department 

Football

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors interested in playing football in the fall - the summer training program begins on Monday, June 27 at 9:00 am at Notre Dame.  The program will held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays leading up to August 17.

 

Incoming freshmen interested in playing football...the summer training program will begin on Thursday, July 7 at 9:00 am at Notre Dame.

 

Any questions, please contact Coach Brogna at rbrogna@me.com

 

Reminder to all Fall Athletes:
Student-athletes must have an up-to-date physical on file with Mrs. Muldoon and a parental consent form on file with Mr. Bleggi in order to practice or tryout in August.

 

The following are the official start dates and times for fall sports:

Football - Wednesday, August 17 - 3:45 p.m.
Head Coach - Rico Brogna - rbrogna@me.com

 

Boys' Soccer - Saturday, August 27 - 10:00 am
Head Coach - Whitey Budreckas - sinnfam@optonline.net

 

Girls' Soccer - Saturday, August 27 - 10:00 am
Head Coach - Eric McGrath - ericmcgrath@hotmail.com

 

Volleyball - Saturday, August 27 - 10:30 am
Head Coach - Georgia Papakasmas  gkapa921@optonline.net

 

Boys' & Girls' Cross Country - Saturday, August 27 - 9:30 am
Head Coach - Ed Berberich - zora_d_1991@hotmail.com

 

Any questions or concerns, please contact your head coach or Mr. Bleggi.

Get Involved...Join the ND Parent Association

The Notre Dame Parent Association is gearing up for 2011-2012 school year.  The Parent Association is an active group of parent volunteers, who, in conjunction with the faculty, staff, and administration, work together to benefit the entire Notre Dame community, especially the students.  The Parent Association encourages all parents to get involved in making your child's experience at Notre Dame the best it can be. There are numerous ways to get involved and share your time and talents.  The Parent Association is responsible for fundraising throughout the year and hosting many wonderful events.  All fundraising proceeds go to enrich the school's academic programs, and purchase needed equipment with the ultimate goal of maximizing the quality of instruction to our children.  We need a few parents to be a part of the Executive Board in various capacities-Vice President, Secretary, Hospitality Coordinator, and Class Representatives (2 each from the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Class).  If you would like to be considered for a position on the Parent Association Board, please contact Jennifer Searles, Parent Association President at poohmets@aol.comWith your help we can make the 2011-12 school year a fun and exciting year for ALL!

Father Bill's BBQ Sauce Available Through the Summer 

Father Bill's BBQ Sauce will be available throughout the summer. Please contact Theresa Marzik if you would like to get a bottle or two. The sauce sells for $5.00 per bottle and is DELICIOUS!! Father Bill's Best Barbecue Sauce had its debut at the Garlicfest. 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.  

On-Line Summer Purchases 

If you make any online purchases over the summer, please don't forget to use the Notre Dame Support Mall.  The ND Shopping Mall offers the widest variety of products and special bargains from over 900 of the best online stores available.  This is an easy way to raise money for our school.  Just log on to http://notredame.supportmall.com/
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