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October Dates to Remember
Monday, October 1
College Financial Aid Information Session
6:30 pm
Saturday, October 6
ND Football holds Crucial Catch Event
3:30
Monday, October 8
Columbus Day
No School
Tuesday, October 9
Teachers' Institute
No School
Friday, October 12
1/2 Day Schedule
Sunday, October 14
Fall Open House
2:00 pm
Monday, October 15
ND Walk-a-thon
1/2 Day Schedule
Wednesday,
October 17
Guidance Testing & Senior College Visitation Day -
1/2 Day Schedule
Tuesday, October 23
Junior Class Boston Trip
Friday, October 26
Homecoming Dance
7:00 pm Gym
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... Alana Merly '16 who was inv ited to participate in a Master Class with Kathleen Bride, a world renown harpist and professor at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Alana and eight other young harpists from around the state participated in the master class on September 21. Ms. Bride listened to them each play and gave them instruction. Alana performs throughout the year with the "Harpeggios". They will be premiering original Harp Music composed by Dr. Thomas Duffy, profes sor of music at Yale University. The premier will be with the Trinity Boys Choir in New Haven this December.
... Seniors Lauren Jones, Michael Lenard, Sandie Samrin and Katie Adams who have been selected to lead the Care Club this year. They have given their all to carry out the club's many projects during their four years at ND.
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Class of 2013 News: Senior Class Dinner
On Thursday night, the Class of 2013 sponsored a Senior Dinner. The evening was a time for the seniors to get together and enjoy each other's company. Lassee's of Milford provided salad, roast beef sandwiches and mashed potatoes. After eating, many of the seniors went into the gym for basketball, volleyball and some dodge ball games. Music was provided by Tyler Lehren '13 and RJ Cremin '13. A good time was had by all of those attending. The Senior Class officers are to be commended for getting this night organized
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Art Classes Open an Online Gallery
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"City Streets" by Jake Heaton '15
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Mr. Testani's Art classes have started learning the basics of art, starting with the elements: Color, Value, Texture, Space, Shape, and Line. Students are currently finishing their first point- perspective project. Students have opened an online gallery of their artwork and will be adding to it throughout the school year. Click here to view the gallery.
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Graduate Speaks to Spanish Classes
 On Friday, September 21, Emily Uleano '10 spoke to the Spanish 4 classes. Emily currently attends Southern Connecticut State University where she is majoring in Spanish and Anthropology. In her power point presentation, Emily stressed the importance and relevance of studying a second language. She also focused on the benefits of studying abroad. Her talk was very informative and enthusiastically received by the students. Emily would like to return and speak to the Juniors taking Spanish.
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2012-13 Lancer Spirit T-Shirt
 Congratulations to Justin Krochko '14 who is the winner of the "Spirit T-Shirt" contest. This year's t-shirt slogan is Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It. All students were given order forms in school. T-shirts will be delivered in time for the Lancer Walk-a-thon on October 15. All T-shirt orders must be returned to the main office no later than Wednesday, October 5. Click here for the order form.
The ND All Sports Booster Club would like to extend their thanks to Drew Krochko and Fletcher-Thompson, Inc.
Architects-Engineers-Interior Designers for their assistance with our 2012-2013 spirit T-shirt contest.
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ND Football Team To Participate in "A Crucial Catch"
 The Notre Dame football team will join in a unified stance with the NFL Players Association to help create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays by participating in the NFL "A Crucial Catch" campaign.
The ND football team will hold their event on Saturday, October 6 during their first home game of the season against the Oxford Wolverines at 3:30 pm. Fans are asked to come and support the team as they raise money to support the American Cancer Society's mission to help others. Wear your pink and please come out and join the team in their fight against cancer.
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Notre Dame's annual student fundraiser, the 2012 Lancer
Walk-a-thon, will take place on Monday, October 15. This is a spirit event in which the entire Notre Dame community, students, faculty, staff and parents, join together to have fun and raise money for our school.
Last week, every ND student had the opportunity to vote on the project that this year's Lancer Walk-a-thon would benefit. Our students overwhelmingly chose to purchase new lockers with
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Walk-a-thon 2011
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the money they raise. This year our goal is to raise $30,000 -- every dollar raised will go towards new student lockers. To reach our goal, we are asking each student to fund raise $100.00 in pledges. Please help your son or daughter reach their goal by asking friends and family to support their efforts. We are also looking for business and corporate donations to help offset the cost of this year's event. If you have any questions, please contact our Advancement Office at marzik@notredame.org. With your help the 2012 Lancer Walk-A-Thon will be a great success!
Walk-a-thon Information
Sponsor/Pledge Sheet
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Care Club Collecting Used Eye Glasses
The ND Care Club recently began its 28th year of service to the community. In conjunction with the Lions Club, we are collecting used eye glasses and sunglasses which are then cleaned, repaired and distributed - providing, for free, the gift of sight to people in need. You can help! Simply drop off or send in your unwanted glasses to the collection box in the library by October 12th. Your gift will mean the world to someone in need. Thank you for caring.
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Help ND Spread The Word - Display Our Open House Sign or Poster
 Do you live in a high traffic area? Can you display a Notre Dame Open House lawn sign to help get the word out about our upcoming Open House? If so, please contact Denise Ayala in our Admissions Office via email - ayala@notredame.org. Please let Denise know how we can get the sign to you ... by sending it home with your child, leaving it in the main office for pick-up, or dropping it off at your house. We also have open house posters for display in area businesses and parishes. If you could help us with hanging up a poster in your office building, business, or church, we would be most appreciative. Please email Denise Ayala in our Admissions Office, and we will send you the posters right away. We certainly appreciate your help in spreading the good news about Notre Dame Fairfield.
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Open House Quickly Approaching
Notre Dame will be hosting its annual Open House for prospective families on Sunday, October 14. Tours begin at 1:00 pm and the program begins at 2:00 pm. Please help spread the word to family and friends. To pre-register for the Open House, click here. To download an application or to apply on-line (required prior to taking the entrance exam for eighth grade applicants), click here.
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Freshmen Testing Approaching
ACT Explore testing will be given to all freshmen on Wednesday, October 17 during school hours. All students are reminded to bring two No. 2 pencils and a four - function, scientific or graphing calculator (no cell phones, electronic devices or laptops can be used as calculators).
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PSAT Testing: Sophomores and Juniors
PSATs will be given to sophomores and juniors on Wednesday, October 17 during school hours. All students are reminded to bring two No. 2 Pencils and a scientific or graphing calculator (no cell phones, electronic devices or laptops can be used as calculators). All students are encouraged to use the PSAT Student Guide & Practice Booklets which can be found in the Guidance Office.
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 The junior class will be traveling to Boston on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Information and permission slips were recently mailed home. Signed permission slips and payment are due to Mr. Cipriano by Thursday, October 11. To print another copy of materials, click here. |
Representatives from the following colleges will be available to meet with Seniors the week of October 1 in Room 205:
- Monday, October 1 at 8 am - Fairfield University
- Tuesday, October 2 at 8 am - Ana Maria College
- Wednesday, October 3 at 8 am - Eastern CT State Univ.
- Thursday, October 4 at 8 am - Franklin Pierce University
- Friday, October 5 at 8 am - Loyola University - Chicago
Seniors are reminded that they must sign up for these visits in Guidance at least two days prior to receive a pass. |
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Boys/Girls Hockey Informational Meeting
 There will be a mandatory meeting for all students interested in trying out for the Boys' Varsity and JV Hockey Team and the Girls' Varsity Hockey team on Thursday, October 4 at 7 pm in the cafe. A parent/guardian must attend the meeting with the student. Anyone interested in playing, but who cannot make the meeting, please see Mr. Bleggi.
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American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association
 The Gintoli family announces the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association (AHIHA) Fundraiser Night on opening night of the Sound Tigers at Webster Bank Arena, Saturday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.
The Gintoli family has benefited tremendously from the support AHIHA has given them. For the past 10 years, they have attended their week-long summer hockey camp and participated in many organization-sponsored events such as the USA Hockey Annual Disabled Festival, Deaflympics and World Deaf Hockey championships. The next World Deaf Hockey championship will take place in April 2013 in Finland. Peter Gintoli '10 has been named to the U.S. team. Garrett Gintoli '14 is part of the final selection, with three spots remaining.
Tickets for the event can be purchased by contacting the Gintoli family at gintoli6@aol.com or by downloading the order form here. Proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to AHIHA (www.ahiha.org). We hope you'll consider joining us!
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 ND's 2012 raffle is for a 1967 Mustang. There are only 250 tickets that are being sold at $50 each. The mustang will be available to view at the ND Classic Car Show on September 29th. The drawing will be at this year's Lancer Legacy Gala on November 14. Contact marzik@notredame.org or 203.372.6521 to reserve your ticket now! Click here for more details.
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Cheer Team Fund-Raising Efforts
Comedy Night
Save the Date! Notre Dame will be holding a Comedy Night to benefit the ND Cheer Team on Friday, October 26 at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen at John J. Sullivans in Seymour. The show features CT's own comedian Gary Pettinella. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 9pm. Tickets will be available for purchase through students and parents as well as at the door the night of the show. Join us for a night of good food, drinks and laughs! More information to follow in the coming weeks.
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Bridgeport Public Library Offers AAA Dare To Prepare Workshop for Parents & Teens
 The Bridgeport Public Library and AAA Southern New England - CT are offering a free teen driving information workshop to help parents and teens navigate the journey of pursuing a graduated driver's license (GDL). This informational program will take place on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the downtown Bridgeport Library's first floor Teen Café.
"Dare to Prepare," is a 90-minute workshop aimed at 15- and 16-year-olds and their parents. The workshop covers Connecticut's graduated driver's license (GDL) requirements, and what teens and parents must do to obtain a driver's permit and later a driver's license. It reviews distracted driving laws, focuses on the dangers of cell phone use, texting and drinking while driving and provides interactive exercises to drive home certain safety points. The workshop is free, however space is limited.
For more information and to register, please contact the Bridgeport Public Library Youth Services Division at (203) 576-7408. The Teen Café is located on the first floor of the Burroughs and Saden Main Library Downtown at 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport.
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Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
 If you've made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, DC next May - by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award. These awards have honored more than 100,000 students at the local, state and national level over the past 17 years solely for their volunteer work. For further information, and to apply for this award, click here.
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The Fairfield County Catholic newspaper is looking for high school-aged Catholic teens to write an article to be published in the Fairfield County Catholic Newspaper and the Diocese Youth Webpage. A different article will be published every month and there will be a $25 gift card for each article published. Email articles with photo to jmonroe@diobpt.org. Call Jill Monroe with any questions at 203-416-1461 or email her.
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AES Engineers Scholarship Deadline Approaching
AES Engineers scholarship deadline is less than a month away - October 5, 2012. They will be awarding $500 to the winner(s) each year.
To apply, students must submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of their web site. |
SAT/ACT Group Courses are being offered at Notre Dame through Revolution Prep. These courses provide students the opportunity to collaborate and learn from the smartest, most engaging instructors in the industry. Click here for more information and a schedule of classes.
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College Planning Assistance Available
Bridgeport Public Library will once again host Holly Franquet from The College Place. Ms. Franquet will be available in the downtown library's first floor Teen Café on the following Tuesdays this fall from 3-5 pm to help answer your college questions: October 9 & 23, November 13 & 27 and December 11.
These drop in sessions will emphasize: searching for colleges, majors, and careers, discussing college affordability and financial aid, discussing high school courses, grades, and test scores, starting the application to college, writing essays, asking for recommendations, and more.
This program is free and open to all high school students and their parents. Seventh and eighth grade students are also welcome. It is never too early to be thinking about college!
For more information please contact the Bridgeport Public Library Youth Services Division at (203) 576-7408. The Teen Café is located on the first floor of the Burroughs and Saden Main Library Downtown at 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport.
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Register Your Target and Stop and Shop Cards
 If you have a Target REDcard, please consider designating Notre Dame High School as the recipient of 1% of the charges you make using this credit card. To link Notre Dame to your Target credit card, please click here.
In June, Notre Dame received a check for over $1,500 thanks to all the families and friends who registered their Stop and Shop cards for the A+ Rewards program and designated Notre Dame as their school. We'd love it if you could help us again this year ... all you do is select Notre Dame, use your Stop and Shop card, and we get a percentage of all the purchases. Click here to register your card. Keep in mind you need to register your card every year.
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ND on Facebook and Twitter
  Have you "liked" ND on Facebook yet? Are you getting our daily tweets? To visit the ND page on Facebook and become a fan, click here. To visit our Twitter feed, click here.
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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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