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Dates To Remember
Monday, October 10
No School
Tuesday, October 11
Teachers' Institute
No School
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Guidance Testing
1/2 Day Schedule
Friday, October 14
1/2 Day Schedule
Saturday, October 15
HSA Clothing Drive
Sunday, October 16
Open House - 2 pm
Monday, October 17
Walk-a-thon
Saturday, October 22
Entrance Exam
Homecoming Football
Sunday, October 23
Welcome Mass for Freshmen and Transfer Families
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 ...the following seniors who were recently elected as officers of the National Honor Society: President - Mary Kate Vicenzi, Vice President - Michael Martinsky, Secretary - Meghan Cassidy, Treasurer - David Malvicini and Historian - Mary Boyle.
... faculty member Mr. Josh St. Onge whose first novel, The Champion, was recently released in an e-book version. A print version will soon be released. (See below for info on purchasing a copy.)
... Jaylen Jennings '14 who submitted the winning slogan for the 2011-12 spirit t'shirts: "Respect All, Fear None - Notre Dame"
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Campus Ministry
Fr. Cipriani and Mr. St. Onge took the girls' soccer team out for an evening of laser tag on Wednesday, September 21. The evening began with a team mass in the Chapel and concluded with dinner at Chili's.
Fr. Cipriani celebrated mass for the football players, coaches and staff on Friday, September 23.
Fr. Cip, Jess Medoff and Mrs. Alyssa Emmanuel took a group of students to the Big E in Springfield, MA on Sunday September 25. The day began with mass in the ND Chapel. Those who attended were Jeanna Emmanuel '15, Jess Cannon '14, Colleen O Reilly '14, Shannon Williams '14, Rachel Dorosh '12 and Jennifer Mezzapelle '14.
On Wednesday, September 28, the Freshmen Leadership Team gathered for Mass in the Chapel, followed by a pizza dinner in the cafeteria where they had a run through of the retreat schedule in preparation for the freshmen retreat on Friday, September 30. On Thursday, September 29, mass was celebrated in the Chapel for the repose of the soul of Mr. David Finch a beloved science teacher at All Saints School in Norwalk. Many of his students who now attend Notre Dame were in attendance. A light breakfast followed in the cafeteria. On Thursday, September 29, the girls' volleyball team met in the Chapel for Mass. Dinner at Vazzy's was next on the agenda and the evening concluded with a viewing of Dolphin's Tale at the Trumbull Cinema. On Friday, September 30, the Class of 2015 had its first retreat! Fr. Cip and Mr. St.Onge organized the retreat with the help of the following Seniors: Arkel Miles, Chelsea Lipscomb, Kerrianne Nelson, Dominise Carter, Jackie Rzasa, Mary Kate Vicenzi, Mary Boyle, Meghan Cassidy, Geissy Bittencourt, Medjine Jean-Jacques and Juniors: Matthew Heim, Carrie Lautenslager, Kayleigh Spataj, Aly Furgiuele, Michael Lenard, Thomas Bergamasco, Katie Adams, Bianca Bertier, Annie Dunn and Katie Yellen. Alumni speakers Matt Wadja '07, Dianne Gutierrez '11, and Joseph Bauco '08 offered reflections on the theme of the retreat: Keeping and Growing the Faith. Students engaged in a variety of fun and thoughtful activities that taught them seven Faith Survival Skills. A great time was had by all!
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CSI-ND
Students in Mr. Sakal's new Forensic Science class have become CSI agents. By participating in a mock crime scene, students have been practicing their newly learned skills and procedures.  The H period class, known as CSI-H Team, began an investigation of a painter who fell in the hallway. Further investigations by the team are attempting to solve further  leads in this case. The CSI-H Team consists of Juniors: Justin Bennett, Jessica Clark, P.J. DeFilippo, Amber James, Tori Kuhn, Erik Laaksonen, Laura Pekar, Anthony Searles, Taylor Springer and McKenzie Stone. The period E class, known as CSI-E Team, are conducting an ongoing investigation of an accident involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. The CSI-E Team consists of Juniors: Arnaldo Alicea, Tre Bethel, David Canfarotta, Earl  Coleman, Billie Foster, Conroy Johnson, Jake Novak, Peter Petrino, Tyler Pohl, Juliette Rivera, Jessica Romano, Alex Scott, Joshua Smith, Jasmin Williams and Katie Yellen.
Stay tuned for additional CSI-ND updates in the weeks to come.
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 Mr. Marra and the ND Student ambassadors have been out and about to our local partner schools, encouraging 8th graders to attend our Fall Open House and apply for admission. Students are s  haring the happenings of our school with potential Freshman for next year. The visits have been going great and there are still about two more weeks left of presentations and High School Nights. If anyone knows of any potential students for next years freshman cla  ss, please contact our Admissions Office and we will be happy to get the appropriate information to them.
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Notre Dame Fall Open House
Notre Dame's fall Open House for prospective students will be held on Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. Tours will be offered starting at 1:00 p.m. Please spread the word and encourage friends and family to attend. An entrance exam for eighth grade applicants will be given on Saturday, October 22 at 8:30 a.m. Please contact the Admissions Office at (203) 372-6521 or admissions@notredame.org for further information.
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Notre Dame's annual walk-a-thon will be held on Monday, October 17. A mailing was sent home to all families this week which included information about the day's events as well as a pledge form. Every student is asked to raise $75 for the walk-a-thon. The ND walk-a-thon is a spirit-filled day which not only includes a 4 mile walk around the ND campus, but also includes our annual "class wars" where each class competes against one another in a variety of fun and spirited events. We are looking for parent volunteers to help in the concession stand and during the walk. Please contact Theresa Marzik in the Advancement Office if you are able to help or if you have any questions.
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Mr. St. Onge is happy to announce that his novel, The Champion, is now available for digital download. For every digital copy sold during the 2011-2012 school year, one dollar will be donated to ND. Click here for more information. Details about the soon-to-be-released soft-cover version of The Champion will be made available soon.
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 The Care Club has two projects going until Thanksgiving. In conjunction with the Lions' Club we are collecting used eyeglasses, frames and cases. They will be given to people in need.
Both items can be left in boxes in the library.
 Once again, we are collecting cell phones. They will be reconstructed to 911 and given to women and men whose lives may be in danger. Our drive two years ago was highly successful and we hope to see a repeat.
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Freshmen and transfer students and their families are invited to attend a special welcome mass and breakfast on Sunday, October 23 at 10:15 am in the ND gym. A formal invite will be mailed out to families this week.
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Mr. Sulzycki will lead a college essay workshop for interested seniors on Tuesday, October 4. This will be a hands-on workshop, so students should bring their application essay topics and be ready to brainstorm and draft their essays. The session will be held in Room 207 during period H. If you are interested and cannot attend or have questions, please send an email to sulzycki@notredame.org.
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Are you a current Notre Dame parent and also an ND alum? Please contact our Alumni Office at marzik@notredame.org with your name (including maiden name), graduation year & student's name.
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ND's Lancer Legacy Gala & Auction
There will be a Gala meeing on Thursday, October 6 in Room 316. Contact Theresa Marzik for specific details.
Notre Dame's Lancer Legacy Gala & Auction will take place on November 9 at The Waterview in Monroe. Invitations have been mailed and we hope you are able to attend this important and special event!
The night will include a silent auction as well as a cocktail hour, dinner and an awards program honoring Stephen and Mary Ann Nemergut - Carole Christy Surina Educator Award, Dr. Margaret Dames - Sister Marion Rielly Leadership Award, William Roberti - Notre Dame Community Impact Award, and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees - Paul Fabbri, Evan Bowen, Randy Gress, and Juan Serrano.
The Gala/Auction Committee is looking for auction donations. Items on their wishlist include:
Gift cards to area stores and restaurants, gas gift cards, airfare gift cards, ipad II, Mac or PC laptop, Ferry tickets, wine, Kindle or Nook 2, Broadway tickets, Chef demonstrations/tastings or cooking lessons, hotel stays, NYC restaurant or hotel gift certificates, professional sports tickets, books signed by the author, Foxwoods and/or Mohegan Sun hotel stays, vacation getaways, use of timeshares, concert tickets...
We are also looking for area businesses to sponsor our event or purchase ad space in our program book. Also, please don't forget that we are asking each family to donate $10 toward a class basket. We will be making a theme basket for each of the four classes: freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior. These baskets will make a great addition to our silent auction.
Participation from all families will be the key to our success. Please take a little time to think what you would like to do to make this a wonderful evening. We will be accepting auction items, sponsorships and program ads any time between now and November 1. The earlier the better! For more information, if you have any questions, or would like to help with the event, please contact Theresa Marzik at (203) 372-6521 or marzik@notredame.org.
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2011-2012 ND Spirit T-Shirt
The ND Booster Club is proud to announce the winner of our 2011-2012 t-shirt contest. "Respect All, Fear None - Notre Dame". Congratulations to Jaylen Jennings '14. Jaylen's saying will be displayed on the official ND Walk-a-thon/Spirit T-shirt for this year. He is also the winner of $25 in the cafeteria, courtesy of the ND Booster Club. Shirts are $10 each. Students will be allowed to wear their ND Walk-a-thon/Spirit T-shirt at our upcoming Walk-a-thon on October 17 and on different days during Spirit Week and throughout the school year. Orders will be take from Friday, September 30 through Thursday, October 6. Shirts will be distributed on Friday, October 14. Click here for the order form or order forms will also be available in homeroom, the main office, and Mr. Bleggi's office, Room 201. Show your ND spirit & order a shirt today!
New Line of ND Spirit Wear
We are very proud of our new line of spirit wear. Start your holiday shopping early this year! Orders will be taken until October 15. Forms & payment can be sent to Mr. Bleggi's office, Room 201. A representative will be outside the cafeteria with samples on Tuesday during all lunch periods. Click here to view images of the new apparel. Click here to download the order form. The Booster Club would also like to thank everyone for their continued support!
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Prudential Spirit of Comminity Awards
Have you made a difference by volunteering over the past year? If so, you can win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. To apply for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award or to find additional information, click here. |
Q&A Session On Depression
The UConn Health Department is holding a Q&A session on depression on October 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Roger Ludlowe Middle School in Fairfield. It's not just a phase, it's more than just a mood, it can effect children of any age. It isn't anyones fault, it's an illness that can be treated. Learn the warning signs and symptoms, important information, questions and answers. Parents of K-12 students are welcome. Click here to see the event flyer.
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Health Department Offers Flu Clinics
The Fairfield Health Department will be offering seasonal flu vaccine on Tuesday, October 4, from 10 am to 7 pm and on Wednesday, October 5 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Fairfield Senior Center,100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, in the gymnasium. The flu vaccine is available for everyone from infants 6 months old and up.
Pneumonia vaccine is also available for those 65 and older and for younger people with certain long-term health conditions. The pneumonia vaccine is normally given only once. Please call 203-256-3150 if you have any questions about the pneumonia vaccine or speak with your physician.
Insurance plans accepted for flu shots and/or pneumonia shots include: Medicare Part B; Connecticare: commercial plans and Medicare Advantage plans; Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield: commercial plans and Medicare Advantage Plans.
Without these specific insurance plans, the cost for the flu shot is $25 and for the pneumonia vaccine it is $45. Please bring your insurance card with you to the Flu Clinic.
The consent form for the flu vaccine will be posted on the Health Department web- page for those who wish to complete the form in advance. The consent form will also be available at the Flu Clinics.
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Good Looks, Good Health: A Teen Health Expo
The Connecticut Nurse's Foundation is presenting an afternoon of fun and learning for teens on how to look your best from the inside-out. Entitled, Good Looks, Good Health: A Teen Health Expo, the program will be beneficial for students, educators, parents, and health care professionals. The event will be held at Fairfield University's Quick Center of the Arts on October 2 and is sponsored by the Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. There will be several workshops, including one on preparing healthy, delicious snacks. There will also be an exercise demonstration called Zumbatomics, specifically geared for teenagers. Please visit www.CTNursesFoundation.org for more information.
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Do you have a Target credit card (REDcard)? If so, please designate Notre Dame as your school on your account. We will receive a check for 1% of your annual purchases. Every little bit certainly helps.
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Easy Ways To Earn Money For Notre Dame
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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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