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Dates to Remember
Wednesday, March 7
NAMES Assembly
1:00 Dismissal
Thursday, March 8
Junior Retreat
Friday, March 9
Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, March 10
ND's Irish Pub Night
Thursday, March 15
Service Hours Due
Friday, March 16
Faculty/Staff Retreat
No School
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On Wednesday, March 7, 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. |
Boys' Basketball
The boys' basketball team will open state tournament action on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 pm at home against Sports and Medical Science Academy from Hartford. The team lost a tough game to Immaculate in the SWC Championship game on Thursday night.
Hockey
The hockey state tournament pairings will be released on Saturday, March 3 with the first post-season game to be played on a date to be announced.
Cheerleading
Congratulations to our cheerleaders who place second in the Naugatuck High School Cheerleading Competition. The girls will compete in the Class S State Competition next Friday, March 9, at the New Haven Athletic Center.
Spring Sports
Spring sports will begin on March 19. Specific times will be announced in the coming week. All spring athletes are reminded that an updated physical must be on file with the nurse and an parental consent form must be on file with the Athletic Director.
Fall/Winter Athletic Awards Banquet
The Athletic Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm at ND. Invitations have been mailed home. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 14. Adults are $13, non-ND students are $10, ND students are $5.
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American Cancer Society Daffodil Days are Back
The Key Club is selling daffodils for the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days. Bouquets of daffodils can be purchased for $10,  a 2012 Boyd's Bear and a daffodil bouquet can be purchased for $25 and potted daffodil bulbs can also be purchased for $15. Order will be taken by Key Club members or Mrs. Miller or Miss Z. Orders must be place by Thursday, March 8. If you are interested in purchasing daffodils please email Mrs. Miller or Miss Z.
Daffodils will be delivered at the end of March.
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Pre-College Program at Sacred Heart University
 Members of the Classes of 2013 and 2014 are invited to apply for Sacred Heart University's Pre-College High School Summer Program this July. Fifteen college credit courses in subjects ranging from Financial Accounting to Marketing in Fashion to Effective Speaking are being offered. Each course is $1,035. Click here to download additional information.
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Fairy Godmother Initiative
The Fairy Godmother Initiative will be hosting an event for local high school girls to receive a free prom dress in return for a canned food item on Sunday, April 1 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Pitt Center at Sacred Heart University. For further information and to register for this event, click here. There is also information on the web site about donating previously used Prom dresses. |
Senior Experience Program
Seniors are reminded that the deadline for Senior Experience Program applications has been extended to Monday, March 12. Completed applications and signature packets are due by this date. For additional copies of materials, click here. |
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. This past week, NHS members worked hard to recruit student and faculty donors. We are well on our way to filling up the schedule, but a few appointment slots still remain open. If there are any parents interested in donating blood on March 9th, they are asked to 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 earn ten service 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 15, while all freshmen must complete 5 hours of documented service by March 15. 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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ND's Annual Irish Pub Night is Saturday, March 10
 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! To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Notre Dame High School at marzik@notredame.org or 203-372-6521. Click here for more information on John Whelan.
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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 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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 Believe it or not ... 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!
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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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