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Dates to Remember
Wednesday, Feb. 29
Names Assembly
1:00 Dismissal
Friday, March 2
Sophomore Retreat
Thursday, March 8
Junior Retreat
Friday, March 9
Red Cross Blood Drive
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 ... Mary Boyle '12, who attended the January March for Life in Washington, D.C. and wrote a reflection piece published in the February edition of the Fairfield County Catholic. Click here to read her thoughts (on page 6).
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On Wednesday, February 29, Notre Dame will be hosting the NAMES program which is sponsored by the ADL. The goal of the NAMES program is to help reduce bullying and improve school culture and climate. ND last hosted this very successful and popular program in 2008 and is excited to welcome it back. This is an all-day event, and while classes will not be held on Wednesday, it is very important that all students participate in the program. Dismissal for all students will be at 1:00 pm.
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Girls' Basketball
Congratulations to the following girls basketball players on their recent recognition by the Southwest Conference: Bianka Bell '12 - All - Conference; Amber James '13 - All - Division; Jovan Kingwood '13 - All - Division; Tori Wainwright '12 - Honorable Mention. The girls basketball team will play in the first round of the Class M State Tournament on Monday, February 27, at Classical Magnet High School in Hartford at 7:00 pm. Click here for directions. Boys' Basketball The boy's basketball team rallied from a nine-point deficit with 53 seconds to play to force overtime before pulling out a 67-64 victory over Brookfield on Tuesday night. The victory improved the Lancers' record to 16-4 overall and 12-2 in the conference. Dan Upchurch '13 had a game-high 29 points and Earl Coleman '13 had 23 points for Notre Dame, including a layup at the buzzer to force overtime. CJ Davidson '15 hit a 3 pointer in overtime to give the Lancers the lead for good. The team will be in action on Saturday, February 25 at 12:00 pm in the SWC quarterfinals against Weston at Masuk High School. Click here to read a feature article about the boys basketball team. Boys' Hockey
The boys' hockey final regular season game will be next Wednesday, February 29 at 6:00 pm vs. Xavier. There will be a ceremony honoring the seniors before the game.
Fall/Winter Athletic Awards Banquet
The Athletic Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm at ND. Look for your invitation in the mail this week. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 14. Adults are $13, non-ND students are $10, ND students are $5.
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Carolyn Shea '07 of Trumbull, daughter of Robert Shea '80 and Linda McGuire Shea '78, was crowned New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen on February 11, 2012. Carolyn won the judges over with her essay and her on-stage answers to three questions. Carolyn graduated from Southern Connecticut State University last May and was previously chosen as the Honor Attendant (first runner up) to the 2011 New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen Kristina Conroy, daughter of Barbara Chulak Conroy '76, and niece of Judy Chulak Hejlik '78. Carolyn had previously been chosen as first runner up to Miss Shamrock of the 2007 Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade. As reigning Parade Queen, Carolyn was awarded a trip to Ireland, a monetary prize, a crystal vase, a crown and sash with her year on it, and a limo ride on parade day. The New Haven St. Patrick's Day parade is on March 11, 2012, at 1:30 pm on Chapel Street in New Haven. Congratulations to Carolyn!
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French Students Celebrate La Chandaleur
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From left to right: Maurice Wallace, Steven Son Son, Philip Senat and Geissy Bitencourt |
Mme. Zac's French classes recently celebrated the Catholic holiday of Candlemas. The feast is to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus. In France, this holiday is called la Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière, or Jour des Crêpes ... Crêpe Day! All enjoyed fruit-stuffed crêpes ... à la française! |
Art Club Visits SHU Art Gallery
 On Tuesday, members of the ND Art Club visited the SHU Art Gallery. Sophia Gevas, Gallery Director, introduced the exhibit - 39 Polish Posters that emphasized Polish "street life" in the 1970s and 1980s. The posters originally functioned as "town criers" as well as works of art. They energized Polish citizens during harsh communistic times and also informed them about cultural events.
The Art Club meets every Tuesday afternoon in rooms 302A and 304B. All are welcome to join!
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
 The National Honor Society will be sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, March 9th. The blood drive will take place in the Notre Dame gym from 7:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m, with the goal of collecting 40 units of blood. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age by March 9th and must meet the height and weight requirements set by the Red Cross.
Over the next two weeks, NHS members will be working hard to recruit donors. At this time, priority will be given to students, faculty, and staff who wish to donate blood. If all appointments are not filled by the week prior to the blood drive, Notre Dame families will be welcomed to sign up for donation.
For general information on blood donation, please visit the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org. For questions about the blood drive at Notre Dame, please contact NHS advisor Jennifer Mercado at mercado@notredame.org. |
Service Hours Due March 15th
All Notre Dame students are required to perform fifteen hours of verified service each year. Freshmen perform ten of these hours on Field Day, which is scheduled for April 27, 2012. Therefore, all Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors must complete 15 documented hours of service by March 15th, while all freshmen must complete 5 hours of documented service by March 15th. Students who have met this requirement will receive a passing Service grade (P) on their 3rd quarter report card. Students who have not completed the requirement will receive a failing Service grade (F) on the 3rd quarter report card.
Students who receive a failing grade will be able to make up these hours during the 4th quarter. Completing service hours is a requirement for passage to the next grade level and a graduation requirement for seniors. Please contact Mr. St.Onge with any questions at stonge@notredame.org |
Guidance Department Update
Students who have signed up for AP Exams MUST come to the Guidance Office ASAP to let us know which exam(s) you are registering for.
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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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Let's Show Some Lancer Spirit!
The Booster Club is selling its "You're in Lancer Country" spirit t-shirts. T-Shirts sell for $10 each but there are a limited number available. Wear one as you cheer on the Lancers at the next girls' or boys' basketball or hockey game!! T-shirts are available in Mrs. Marzik's office. |
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Parents are reminded that dismissal on Wednesday, February 29 will be at 1:00 pm. |
Notre Dame Annual Irish Pub Night
 It's a St. Patrick's Celebration at Notre Dame....Notre Dame's Annual Irish Pub Night featuring The John Whelan Band will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Notre Dame. Tickets are $25 per person. Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. Get your friends and family together and enjoy this fun night to support Notre Dame! |
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The Toland Endowed Scholarship Fund is a scholarship awarded annually to a student of exceptional artistic talent to study at the Silvermine School of Art. The scholarship was created to identify, provide financial assistance and track the future paths of exceptionally talented art students. To be eligible, students must be between 14 and 17 years old. The selected artist will be eligible to receive funding for up to one year of study at the Silvermine School of Art in New Canaan. Click here to download additional scholarship information and an application.
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Teachers will be posting third marking period Ed-line grade updates by the following dates: March 4 and March 18. Homework will be updated on a regular basis. |
Holly Franquet, financial aid advisor, will 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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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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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. |
 It's hard to think about golf in the middle of the winter but the Notre Dame Bob Shea Memorial Golf Tournament is right around the corner. 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! |
The Cornerstone Magazine is currently collecting information on our alumni for its next edition due out in June. If you have any news to share with the ND community (weddings, births, graduations, or other good news) please email our Alumni Office at marzik@notredame.org. Please include pictures too! |
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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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