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Dates to Remember
Wednesday, Feb. 8
SHU-ND Partnership Info Session - 6:30
Friday, February 10
Names
Training Session
1/2 day schedule
Monday, Feb. 20
No School
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Ash Wednesday
Thursday, Feb. 23
1:00 dismissal
Friday, February 24
No School
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 ... the January Students of the Month: From left to right, Lizette Dos Santos '14, Michael Samulenas '13, David Malvicini '12, Christian Turner '15. These students were nominated by faculty members for their contributions to the ND community.
... Sebastian Angelo '14 and Sean Cronan '14 who voluntarily assisted their elderly neighbors by clearing their driveways and walkways of snow during last week's snow storm. |
200 Students Make Service Day a Tremendous Success
 | | Gwen Vital '14, Garfield Campbell '12 and Michael Juan '14 help in the classroom. |
On Thursday, February 2, two hundred Notre Dame students were given the opportunity to give of themselves through a variety of different types of service in solidarity with each other. It is a great expression of our motto, Be An Imitator of Christ, when we are able to send such a large group of students out to perform service and a great reminder to the kids that anyone can serve, and that service comes in many different forms.
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From left to right, Katie Edwards '13 and Jessica Fogassa '15 read to a class.
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Some of the service projects which students participated in, as part of our celebration of Catholic Schools Week, included tutoring and assisting in classrooms at schools such as Our Lady of Grace in Stamford, All Saints School in Norwalk, St. Peter School in Bridgeport, Park City Prep in Bridgeport, Sister Theresa Day Care in Bridgeport, St. Catherine's Academy in Fairfield, St. Ambrose School, St. Raphael School, and St. Andrews School - all in Bridgeport - CES, St. Theresa School in Trumbull and Assumption School in Fairfield. Students also served as Big Brothers/Big Sisters by bringing third grade students from St. Augustine School in Bridgeport to see a show at the Downtown Cabaret. Other students helped by volunteering at the Ansonia Nature Center, Homes for the Brave, CCA Norwalk, Merton House, Sterling House, Caroline House, Community Soup Kitchen in New Haven and the Carlton Nursing Home.
Special thanks to all the adult chaperones who helped to make the day possible and to Fr. Cipriani and Mr. St. Onge for their tremendous coordination in pulling the day together. Service has become a cornerstone of a Notre Dame education. Congratulations to all the students for helping our mission come alive through service to others.
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On the left, Chelsea Lipscomb '12, Spencer Gerwin '12, Megan Pace '12, Kiandra Dixon '12, Ulricka Joseph '12, Sam Sainvil '15 serve lunch for the homeless at the Community Soup Kitchen in New Haven. On the right, Brandon Pavlik '13 and Zach Dobbins '13 help out in a classroom.
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 Congratulations to Notre Dame graduate, Joe Banno '08, who was featured in an article in Lacrosse Magazine as being one of the best lacrosse goaltenders in the country. Click here to read "Haverford's Banno Redefining the 'Big Goalie'".
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2012-13 Financial Aid Forms
Financial aid forms are now available for the 2012-13 school year. All families must re-apply for financial aid annually. Forms must be submitted by April 15, 2012. Late applications will not be considered. To download a form, click here. Forms can be submitted as soon as your 2011 federal tax returns are completed.
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Sacred Heart Informational Session
 Sacred Heart University will be hosting an informational meeting for any Notre Dame parents and students interesting in hearing more about the ND-SHU Partnership as it applies to the SHU tuition discount on Wednesday, February 8, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Curtis Hall Theatre on the SHU campus. (Curtis Hall is located next to the Pitt Center.) The SHU Admissions Team will be present to explain the details of the partnership and to answer any questions our families may have. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Rob Gilmore at SHU by phone: (203) 396-8224 or by clicking here to email.
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Parents are reminded that Friday, February 10 will be a half day for students and dismissal on Thursday, February 23 will be at 1:00 pm.
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Save the Date! Notre Dame's Irish Pub Night featuring The John Whelan Band will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Notre Dame. More information will be sent home next week.
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Valentine's Day Candy-Grams
 Send a Valentine's Day Candy-Gram to a friend, teacher, sibling, child or someone special. Let that person know who you are or be anonymous! Orders for Candy-Grams will be taken from February 6-10 and will be delivered to the the student's homeroom on February 14. Candy-Grams are $2 each or three for $5.
All orders must be received in the ND office no later than February 13. Click here for the order form.
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Calling all snowboarders and skiers. There will be a Snowboard/Ski Club meeting on Tuesday, February 7, immediately after school, in Room 319 for all students who want to join a school trip in February. We will be discussing discount lift-passes, discounts to apparel stores and cost of transportation. If you can not make the meeting but are interested, email Dr. Rich at rich@notredame.org.
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Greenwich Youth Film Festival
The Greenwich Youth Film Festival has announced its list of notable judges including Ron Howard and Blue Sky Studios. High school students whose films are selected for the event will have their work reviewed by these industry leaders. They will also have the chance to win cash prizes totaling $4,000.
Entries are being accepted until February 17, 2012. Students can get entry materials and rules at www.jlgreenwich.org under the Greenwich Youth Film Festival.
Film contest judges include:
- Ron Howard, Creative
- Blue Sky Studios, Animation
- Clayton Pecorin, Documentary
- Gretchen Carlson, Public Service Announcement
- Jeff Cardoni, Music Video
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Care Club Candy Collection
 The Care Club will be collecting donations of candy for our neighbors at the Ludlowe Convalescent Center. The clients especially enjoy chocolates. The candy will be delivered on Valentine's Day. Students may drop off donations in Father Bill's office. Thank you for caring.
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Thank You from the French Honor Society The members of the French Honor Society would like to thank everyone who helped make their January 26th and 27th "Welcome Back To School" bake sale a success. Merci beaucoup! |
Teachers will be posting third marking period Ed-line grade updates by the following dates: February 5, February 19, March 4 and March 18. Homework will be updated on a regular basis. |
Holly Franquet, financial aid advisor, will return to Notre Dame on February 16 at 1:00 pm to meet with interested seniors.
Holly will also be holding college financial aid meetings at the Main Library in Bridgeport on Broad Street. She will be in the Teen Room every Tuesday in February and March from 4:00 -6:00 pm. She is available on a walk-in basis for parents to bring their tax info and financial aid questions for help with the FAFSA or scholarship applications.
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The Diocese of Bridgeport will again sponsor Convivio at Sacred Heart University in March. Convivio is a weekend event, where students from freshman to senior year meet to reflect on issues that are currently challenging the world and their own lives and to ultimately come up with answers to the challenges that our culture faces. This year's theme is "Freedom: it's your choice!". The dates of the Congress are March 9-11. Mark your calendars. Further information will be available in the near future. |
Girls' Basketball Team Fundraiser
Please help to make our fundraising events successful by spreading the word about our two big events!
Adult Social
Please join us on Saturday, February 11 from 6 - 9p.m. at Porky's Cafe located at 50 Center Street in Shelton. Admission is $30 if your ticket is purchased in advance or $40 at the door. Bring your friends and family and enjoy pizza, wings, salad and beverages. Click here for more information.
Notre Dame H.S. Girls' Basketball Raffle
Purchase a raffle ticket for $1 and be entered to win one of three prizes:
- Prize #1 $200 Visa Gift Card
- Prize #2 $50 Visa Gift Card
- Prize #3 $50 Visa Gift Card
Winners will be notified on February 12 and need not be present to win. Tickets will be sold at home games. Enter to win & support our team! Click here for more information.
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Peer mediation applications for current sophomores and juniors are available in the guidance office. Peer mediation training will be available at Notre Dame High School in the near future. This is a great conflict resolution skill and looks excellent for college applications! Please stop in and fill out an application if you are interested. |
 It's hard to think about golf in the middle of the winter but the Notre Dame Bob Shea Memorial Golf Tournament will be here in just five short months. This year's event will be held on June 25, 2012 at the Redding Country Club in Redding. If you would like to help this year's golf tournament committee or want to be put on our mailing list, please contact Barbara Ezepchick at ezepchick@notredame.org or Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org. This year's event promises to be our best!
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Follow Notre Dame on Facebook
 Are you following Notre Dame on Facebook yet? Help us reach our next goal of 3,000 followers. Click here to visit our Facebook page. Like us today!
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Students interested in playing baseball, softball, boys' lacrosse, girls' lacrosse, boys' tennis, girls' tennis, track and field or golf in the spring, should sign up in Mr. Bleggi's office.
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Orders are now being taken for 2012 Yearbooks. The cost is $75 and orders can be placed by clicking here. Students may also bring a check for $75 to the main office to reserve a copy. Yearbooks arrive in May.
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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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Stop & Shop's A+ School Rewards Program
ND has the opportunity to earn cash through Stop & Shop's A+ School Rewards Program. All you have to do is click here or call (877) 275-2758 to register your card.
After you register your card, each shopping trip at Stop & Shop using your Stop & Shop Card earns cash for our school! Each month, the amount of cash awarded will be updated on the Stop & Shop website. You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt and online when you create an account at www.stopandshop.com.
Remember, even if you registered your card last year, you must re-register this year for our school to receive credit. Attending to this simple process makes a huge difference to our school. We need your support. Please be sure to register your card to benefit Notre Dame (using ID #05808).
Also, don't forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. Thanks for supporting 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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