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Dates to Remember
Monday, March 26
Grease "Diner Night"
5:00 pm
Monday, April 2
"Meet The Coaches"
7:00 pm
Thursday, April 5
Holy Thursday
Prayer Service
1/2 Day Schedule
Friday, April 6
Good Friday
No School
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... Molly Verderame '12, a member of the Mid Fairfield Connecticut Stars U19-2 girls' hockey team, who won the Connecticut State and New England District Championships last weekend. Her team qualified for the USA Hockey 2012 National Championships from March 28 to April 1 in Frisco, Texas.
... Brendan Walsh '12, who is participating in the National Hockey Championships in Lansing, Michigan from March 27 to the 30. Brendan is a member of the West Haven Youth Hockey Midget Major Hockey Team.
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A memorial service for Notre Dame graduates Chantel '05 and Tiffany Osario '08, who both passed away in a tragic accident last weekend, will be held tomorrow, Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 am at the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, 120 E 169th Street, Bronx, NY. A memorial Mass will be held next Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 am at St. James Catholic Church in Stratford. All are welcome to attend. Please continue to keep the Osario family in your prayers.
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Shakespeare at Notre Dame
On Monday, the senior class, plus some sophomores in the AP English course, viewed Hamlet performed by Shakespeariance Productions from Waterbury. The five member cast helped to bring the play to life for the students. Special thanks to the Decker Trust for supporting the arts at Notre Dame and providing the funding to make this performance possible.
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Tre Bethel '13 examines a crime scene reconstruction of projectiles.
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Students in our Forensics course have been working with ballistic imaging, a technique used to identify and link a fired bullet to a specific gun. Students have been working with ballistic samples prepared from a forensic laboratory. Lucite plates are placed where a crime scene scenario bullet would have landed. The disk shows the direction of impact. Forensic students have been reconstructing the trajectory to determine where the suspect must have been. They then study a collection of ballistic specimens to determine a forensic match.
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Congratulations to to the following students on their athletic achievements:
Bianka Bell '12, who was named the News 12 Connecticut Scholar Athlete of the Week. Bianka was profiled on News 12 this past Monday.
... to Arkel Miles '12 and Dan Upchurch '13, who were named to the Connecticut Post All Area Boys' Basketball Team; Earl Coleman '13 was named to the Connecticut Post All Area Second Team; Bianka Bell '12 was named to the All Area Girls' Basketball Team and Dave Canfarotta '13 was named to the All Connecticut Post Hockey team.
Meet the Coaches Night
"Meet the Coaches Night" will be held on Monday, April 2 at 7:00 pm. All spring athletes and a parent/guardian must attend.
Fall/Winter Athletic Banquet
Thank You to everyone who attended the Fall/Winter Athletic Banquet on Tuesday evening and congratulations to all our student-athletes for their accomplishments. Click here to view the program for the evening.
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Free College Planning Expo
Are you getting ready to intensify your college search? Off to visit campuses this summer? Studying for the SATs? Thinking about how to pay for it all? Then don't miss the second offering of this unique college planning program where multiple experts present guidelines and tips to help you stay on top of it all.
This event will take place on Saturday, March 31, from 11 am - 3 pm at the Fairfield Library, 1080 Old Post Road. Hour-long sessions will include: What Colleges Are Looking For, Paying for College, The Athletic Recruiting Process, Getting Ready for the SAT and ACT, Personal Essays for Applications, and Summer Jumpstart.
Register early for this free event as seating is limited. Register online at www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or for more information call 203-256-3160.
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Items Needed
The Costume Moms from Grease are looking for cardboard toilet paper and paper towel tubes. Please deliver these to Mrs. Marzik's office.
Grease Tickets On Sale beginning April 2nd
Tickets to this year's spring musical, Grease, go on sale Monday, April 2. This year's spring musical promises to be one of ND's best. Grease will take place at the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 4th (8pm), Saturday, May 5th (2 and 8pm) and Sunday, May 6th (2pm). Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Get your tickets early for the best seats!
50's Diner Night With the Cast & Crew of Grease
The cast and crew of Grease will be sponsoring a 50's Diner Night this 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.
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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Last Week For 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. |
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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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. |
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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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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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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! Click here to check out the Golf Tournament video from last year's event. 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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