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Dates to Remember
Monday, March 19
Spring Sports Begin
Tuesday, March 20
Fall/Winter
Athletic Banquet
6:30 pm
Thursday, March 22
1:00 Dismissal
Friday, March 23
End of Third
Marking Period/
Sophomore Ring Dance
Monday, March 26
Grease "Diner Night"
5:00 pm
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American Red Cross Blood Drive Update
The American Red Cross blood drive held at Notre Dame last Friday was a tremendous success. Thanks to the efforts of all involved, Notre Dame was able to surpass its donation target and collect a total of 48 units of blood. A special thank you goes out to the Notre Dame faculty, staff, students and parents who donated their blood, and to the National Honor Society students who donated their time and energy volunteering for a great cause. |
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 Marianne Cassidy and Denise Frank were honored by Notre Dame and the Connecticut Association of Schools at a banquet at the Aqua Turf on Tuesday evening. Marianne has volunteered at Notre Dame since 2005 -- including serving as Vice President of the Booster Club, chaperoning Campus Ministry projects, and serving on our Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Denise has chaperoned ten Appalachia trips and this summer's trip to Kentucky will make number eleven. All of the volunteers who help Notre Dame are tremendously appreciated and special thanks to Marianne and Denise for their many years of service to our community.
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Convivio
 Last weekend, thirty-five Notre Dame students joined 330 other teenagers at a spiritually enlightening weekend called Convivio. Participants came from places as close as Fairfield and as far away as Texas, Colorado, and Nebraska. The three day retreat took place from March 9-11 at Sacred Heart University. It was a weekend filled with prayer, reflection, small groups, talks, good food and lots of fun and games. The theme this year was "Freedom: It's Your Choice!". By Sunday, our students learned the true meaning of Freedom and were ready to share what they learned with the world.
Mr. St. Onge was the Master of Ceremonies throughout the weekend and Fr. Cipriani assisted with confessions on Saturday.
The following students were trained as Group Leaders for the weekend: Geissy Bitencourt '12, Michael Lenard '13, Mary Boyle '12, Kevin Bradley '14, and Alex Audet '12. The following students participated in the weekend: David Malvicini '12, Michael Martinsky '12, Corinna Santos '12, Brendan Wardlow '13, Tyler Toto '12, Myles Marinez-Shields '14, Victor Olivares '12, Medjine Jean-Jacques '12 , RJ Cremin '13, Daniela Hurtado '14, Taylor Chavez '13, Lauren Puskar '13, Daniel Tozzi '12, Jessica Haray '14, Shannan Williams '14, Kerri Moffat '12, Mario Nunes '15, Nick Beecher '15, Juliette Rivera '13, Roberto Tomassini '12, Sam DeMattio '15, Andrew Chimento '15, Laurel Mason '14, Kevin Jouse '12, Fernando Olivares '13, Nadif Pommills '13, Kelsey Senteio '12, Theo Tumba '12, Antonio Cuevas '15, and Emmett Whelan '13.
Junior Class Retreat
Last week, Catholic speaker Bryan Mercier came to Notre Dame to lead the junior class retreat. Students heard talks on the existence of God and the love of Christ, played some fun games of Giant/Wizard/Elf, and spent time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Many students were deeply impacted by the experience; students went to confession, prayed with Bryan, and sat together in silence before the Eucharist. Fr. Cipriani and Mr. St. Onge thank everyone who participated for making the event a true experience of God's grace.
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50's Diner Night With the Cast & Crew of Grease
The cast and crew of Grease will be sponsoring a 50's Diner Night on Monday, March 26 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the ND Cafe. Tickets are $10 per person. The menu will include hotdogs, chicken nuggets, tater tots, mac & cheese, salad and everyone's favorite - root beer floats! All proceeds from the evening will support this year's production of Grease which will be held on May 4, 5 & 6 at Sacred Heart University's Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts. Please support the arts at Notre Dame!
Antique & Classic Car/Motorcycle Show
 What better way to celebrate this year's spring musical, Grease, than with an Antique & Classic Car/Motorcycle Show on Sunday, April 15 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. To pre-register a show vehicle please, contact Kim Wardlow at hkbcward@yahoo.com or (203) 685-3193. All show vehicles welcome! No cutoff year. Click here for more information.
Are you a New York Yankee Fan?
 The Drama Club will be raffling off two tickets for the NY Yankees vs. LA Angels game on Sunday, April 15 at 8:05 pm. These tickets are in the Thomson Reuters Suite and include food and beverages, flat screen TV, seating and a private rest room. Tickets are valued at $125 each. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased by contacting Theresa Marzik or 203-372-6521. The winner will be announced at the 50's Diner Night on March 26. Kick off the baseball season in style and help support our spring musical.
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Book Drive to Benefit Children
The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield is sponsoring a book drive to benefit the Connecticut Read to Grow program. In five years, Kiwanis has collected over 35,000 books! The Read to Grow program helps to put books in the hands of Connecticut's neediest families. Notre Dame will be helping with this collection. Please bring any gently used books, suitable for infants through eighth graders, to the main office by April 10.
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Tips on Financing Your Child's College Education
On, Monday, March 19 at 7:00 pm, ND Parent Mrs. Lee Anne Boyle will be presenting "Start Now, College Money and Major" in Sacred Heart's Curtis Hall Theatre. All parents are invited to attend. Find out the inside tips from a parent who has goine through the college process with her four children. Please RSVP to the Guidance Office. |
Key Club Easter Basket Drive 
The Key Club is sponsoring an Easter Basket drive to assist underprivileged children in Bridgeport. We are in need of Easter grass, chocolate eggs, chocolate Easter rabbits and any other items that can be put in an Easter basket. In addition we are also in need of cellophane wrap for the baskets. Any contributions can be brought to Room 102. We would also appreciate any baskets that are fully completed. Consider making a monetary donation to help with making the Easter bright for those who are not as fortunate. See Mrs. Miller or Miss Z with any questions. |
French Honor Society Food Drive
The French Honor Society is hosting a school-wide non-perishable food drive. The food will be used to make two Easter dinner baskets and two Easter breakfast baskets for two families in Norwalk, both of which have had to face recent tragedy. In addition, food items will also be distributed to area food pantries that are in need of supplies.
Collection boxes have been placed by the office, in the library, outside Father Cip's office, by the cafeteria, and in room 302A. Donations can be made anytime during the day in all collection areas. For further information, please see Alex Audet '12, Meghan Cassidy '12 or Mme. Zac in room 302A.
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Spring sports will begin on Monday, March 19. 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. Start times are listed below:
Boys Track & Field - 2:30 pm - boys locker room
Girls Track & Field - 2:30 pm - meet in the chapel lobby
Softball - 2:15 pm - meet in the girls locker room
Girls' Lacrosse - 3:00 pm - meet in the girls locker room
Baseball - 4:00 pm - meet in the boys locker room
Golf - 2:30 pm - at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course
Girls' Tennis - 2:15 pm
Boys' Lacrosse - 2:00 pm
Boys' Basketball Season Ends
Congratulations to the boys' basketball team who reached the state semi-finals for the second straight year. Unfortunately, the Lancers were bested by Waterford High School by two points on Wednesday evening, but not before Arkel Miles '12 and Dan Upchurch '13 both reached 1,000 career points. Congratulations to Arkel and Danny and to the entire team for another great season.
Fall/Winter Athletic Awards Banquet
The Athletic Awards Banquet will be held this Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm at ND.
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Thank You from the Advancement Office
Thank you to everyone who supported this year's Irish Pub Night. A very special thank you to John Whelan and his band and Moria Speer '99 and The Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance. If you are interested in purchasing an Irish Pub Night glass (pint size), we have a limited quantity available for $2.00. Contact the Advancement Office.
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Patriotism Billboard
There is no greater moment to reflect on the meaning of America than on the Fourth of July. Mindful that it is upon the shoulders of the next generation to be guarantors of America's freedom, high school students in Fairfield County are being challenged to create a billboard that will depict the meaning of patriotism. The winning billboard will be displayed along Connecticut highways in time for the Fourth of July, 2012.
The requirements for the contest are as follows:
1. Design a billboard that visually honors America.
2. The theme: belief in the "Red, White, and Blue."
3. Entrants are to submit a detailed drawing of their design using original artwork and a patriotic essay of up to 250 words, describing the entrant's motivation for the design.
The winners will be rated on the sincerity and clarity of their statements of theme and the creativity and execution of their design. Monetary prizes in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds for 1st [$500], 2nd [$300], and 3rd [$100] place winners will be awarded.
Click here for complete information, including links to resources that will aid you regarding American history, writing help, and basic guidelines for creating visual designs.
"What the American Dream Means to Me"
Barnum Financial Group, an office of MetLife, would like to invite students to participate in the 7th Annual Essay Contest "What the American Dream Means to Me". Barnum Financial Group is committed to helping families find creative ways of funding their children's education. The contest runs through May 1, 2012. The money for each prize will be deposited in a 529 college savings plan of the winner's choice or similar college savings vehicle set up in their name.
The contest is open to children up to and including age 14. Prizes include: First Place - $2,500, Second Place - $1,000. For further information, click here.
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All polos and sweatshirts in the Notre Dame Bookstore are on sale through the end of March. Save 10% on all in-stock clothing. |
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On Thursday, March 22, dismissal for all students will be at 1:00 pm. |
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The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield 2012 High School Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. All seniors are encouraged to submit an application for this scholarship by May 1, 2012. |
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. |
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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Teachers will be posting the final Ed-line update for the third marking period by March 18. Homework will be updated on a regular basis.
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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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 The Notre Dame Bob Shea Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on June 25, 2012 at the Redding Country Club in Redding. If you would like to play in this year's tournament or want to help this year's golf tournament committee please contact Barbara Ezepchick at ezepchick@notredame.org or Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org. This year's event promises to be our best! Please check out the Golf Tournament video from last year's event on the ND website. Click here for more information. |
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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