Dates to Remember
Sunday, April 28
Spring Open House
Tours - 2:00 pm
Program - 3:00 pm
Monday, May 6
Freshman and Sophomore Class Trips
Thursday, May 9
Ascension Thursday
Half Day Schedule
Friday, May 10
Guys and Dolls
8 pm SHU
Saturday, May 11
Guys and Dolls
2 pm and 8 pm
SHU
Friday, May 17
Senior Prom
Friday, May 24
No School
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day
No School
Tuesday, May 28
Faculty Professional Development
Dismissal at 11 am
Wednesday, May 29
Seniors - Last Day of Classes
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 May 10 at 8 pm May 11 at 2 and 8 pm Click here for tickets or here to take out an ad in the program book
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 The Home School Association is selling ND mugs for $10 each. Contact Mrs. Marzik
to get yours today.
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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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... Jovan Kingwood '13 who was recently honored by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association as an All State athlete. Jovan was named to the Class M girls basketball All State team. ... Dan Upchurch '13 who was recently honored by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association as an All State athlete. Dan was named to the Class M boys basketball All State team.
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Students Attend Performance of
On April 10, the seniors in Dr. Callaghan's AP Humanities and the sophomores in Mr. Sulzycki's British Literature attended a performance of Hamlet at the Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven. Staged on a spare, minimalist set and in contemporary dress, this production featured a frenetic, ranting, brooding, comic, desperate, antic disposition of Hamlet. Paul Giamatti commanded the stage throughout and shuttled the audience from humor to heartbreak and back again with energetic passion.
The general consensus afterwards was that this was a compelling Hamlet not soon forgotten. Perhaps the most fitting comment was made by one of the seniors: "We are always taught in class that, for Shakespeare, it's all in the language. Today I really heard it!"
This opportunity was made available by WillPower! an annual Shakespearean outreach to local high schools, sponsored by the Yale Repertory Theatre's Department of Education. We have already reserved tickets for next year's musical production of Much Ado about Nothing.
Science Students Visit the Maritime Center
 Mr. Salce's UCONN ECE Environmental Science Class took a field trip to the Maritime Center in Norwalk for a "behind the scenes tour". Students were able to see, learn about and even touch a wide variety of aquatic animals including: sting rays, African penguins, a pair of sea otters, poison Dart Frogs, Great White Sharks, sea anemone, Giant Jelly Fish, Clown Fish, and "Princess" the nine foot Nurse Shark, who some chose to pet.
In addition to sea life, the center also had an exhibit of playful South African Meer cats. As the trainer evacuated
 the "cats" into a backroom at feeding time, she explained that they don't just want to be fed the insect larvae, they want to hunt and dig for it. So while the animals impatiently waited in a holding pen out of sight, the Trainers buried and hid their lunch in the hollow logs and under sand and rocks that made up their desert habitat. When the Meer cats returned, they delighted everyone to a frenzied Easter egg hunt for lunch. The tour also took us behind the scenes where food is prepared for the animals and where sick animals are held and treated. Everyone snapped dozens of photographs of some of the most beautiful and intriguing animals. Some are found in our backyard (Long Island Sound) and others on the other side of the world. |
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Care Club is Collecting Hand Wipes and/or New or Used Backpacks
The Care Club has one more project for the school year.
Sister Eileen Boffa, R.S.M. has requested some help in her mission with the homeless. She would appreciate donations of hand wipes and back packs (new or used - no matter how poor the condition). Students can leave donations in Religion classes or in the main office. If you have any questions, leave a message for Mrs. Haffner at school. The drive ends May 31. Again, thank you for caring.
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 Win An Autographed Soccer Jersey The Girls' Soccer team will be selling raffle tickets to win an autographed soccer jersey. The jersey was signed by all members of the Brazilian soccer women's national team. Raffle Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased by contacting marzik@notredame.org. |
April 28 - Spring Open House
ND will be hosting our annual spring open house for prospective families this Sunday, April 28. Tours will begin at 2:00 and the open house program will run from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Please help us spread the word.
May 5 - CROP Hunger Walk
The 39th Greater Bridgeport CROP Hunger Walk will start off on May 5 at 1:30 p.m. from the United Congregational Church of Bridgeport. This annual walk raises funds to help feed the hungry in our community through organizations such as Operation Hope and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission and provide basic services to people in the developing world through Church World Service. This is a great opportunity for families, friends, and individuals to come together for a cause. Click here to sign up for the walk and join Team ND or contact Mr. Sulzycki at sulzycki@notredame.org for more information.
May 10 and 11 - Guys and Dolls
Tickets for this year's spring musical, Guys and Dolls, are on sale now. Performances will be held on May 10 at 8 pm and May 11 at 2 pm and 8 pm. For more information contact Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org or 203-372-6521. Click here for a ticket order form.
If you own a business or would like to wish our cast and crew success on their upcoming performance of Guys and Dolls, please consider taking out an ad in their program book. All proceeds will go to offset the cost of the production. Click here to download the ad form.
May 14 - Geno Auriemma To Speak at SHU
 Geno Auriemma, UConn Huskies & US National Women's Basketball Coach, will be speaking at Sacred Heart University's Edgerton Center on Tuesday, May 14. All proceeds go to Cardinal Shehan Center After School & Saturday Programs. VIP Tickets for $125 include a private reception and a framed photo with Geno. General Admission tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for children under 18. VIP reception begins at 5:30pm. General Admission doors open at 6:30pm. For more info or to purchase tickets call the Shehan Center (203) 336-4468 or the Edgerton Center (203) 371-7908.
May 15 - ND Band and Chorus Annual Spring Concert
 The annual Spring Concert will take place on May 15 at 7 pm at the Schine Auditorium at Sacred Heart University. The concert will feature the ND band and ND chorus. The chorus will perform medleys from Les Miserables and The Jersey Boys. Various soloists will also perform. The concert is free and open to the public.
May 18 - St. Ann Church Shred Day
"Shred Day" will be held from 9 AM - 12 noon at St. Ann Church, 481 Brewster St., Bridgeport, rain or shine. ALL are WELCOME! Prevent ID Theft!!! Bring your documents in file boxes or bags to be destroyed and recycled on location. Cost is $25 for the first three boxes, $5 for each additional box. No need to separate staples, paper clips, spiral notebooks or binders. Call 203-368-1607 for more details.
June 24 - The Lancer Open
 Notre Dame's annual golf tournament, in memory of Bob Shea, will take place on Monday, June 24 at the Redding Country Club. If you would like to be on the golf tournament committee or would like to receive tournament information, please contact our Advancement Office at marzik@notredame.org. |
The Fairfield Rotary Club and the Fairfield Board of Education are teaming up to present a "Concussion Discussion" that every parent should hear. Click here for more information or contact Bill Llewellyn, Fairfield Rotary at wllewel452@aol.com.
On May 2 at 7:00 pm at the Catholic Center in Bridgeport, Chris Stefanick will be giving an evening presentation for parents. A free will offering will be taken. To view the flyer for this event, click here.
Ed Line Reports
Ed Line reports for the fourth marking period will be issued on Aprl 28, May 12 and May 26. Volunteers Needed for the Concession Stand
Anyone interested in assisting the Booster Club with running the concession stand during baseball/lacrosse games is asked to please contact Kathy Stefanatos at kpstef@aol.com.
Tuition Raffle
St. Ann School is proud to present a $15,000 Special Tuition Raffle. The prize can be used for any Pre K-12 schools, colleges or universities.
The prize is to be paid directly to any Pre K-12 schools, colleges or universities. Schools must be located and accredited in the U.S. Only 1,000 tickets will be available at $75 per ticket. 300 tickets must be sold for the raffle to proceed. If fewer than 300 tickets are sold, the raffle will be canceled and the ticket purchasers will receive a full refund. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit St. Ann School.
The $15,000 Tuition Raffle drawing will be held at Black Rock Day on Sunday, June 9, 2013 promptly at 1:30 pm. at Ellsworth Field, Brewster St., in Bridgeport. Winning ticket holder does not need to be present to win.
To purchase tickets for the raffle, you may come to St. Ann School, Monday-Friday, 8am to 3pm, or for more information, please contact the Director of Institutional Advancement, Lindsay Chessare, at 203-334-0025, or email the Development Office at lchessare@cathedralcluster.org. You can also visit www.stannbridgeport.org.
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Sister Marion Rielly & Richard LaTorre Scholarships
Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the Sister Marion Rielly Memorial Scholarship. Qualifications for this scholarship include: Christian Dedication, Leadership, Academic Endeavor, Service, Participation in the Arts and Extra-Curricular Activities. This is a $2,000 scholarship, applied towards the student's 2013-14 tuition. Click here to download the scholarship application.
Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the Richard LaTorre Memorial Scholarship. Qualifications for this scholarship include: Academic Achievement, Financial Need and Service to School. This is a $1,000 scholarship, applied towards the student's 2013-14 tuition. Click here to download the scholarship application.
The deadline for returning applications is Friday, May 10, 2013.
College Scholarships
Seniors are reminded to check Naviance for updated scholarship postings. There have been several new additions. Also, the St. Patrick's Scholarship (a $24,000 scholarship) application deadline was extended to May 1.
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Workshop Offered for AP Literature and Composition Exam
The AP Literature and Composition exam is scheduled for May 30th. Mr. Sulzycki will offer preparation workshops from 2-3 PM on May 7, 14, and 21 for all students who are registered to take the exam.
Pre-College Program Offered at SHU
 Sacred Heart University is holding a summer Pre-College Program for eligible rising high school juniors and seniors. This is a wonderful opportunity to earn credits over the summer and get a head start on your college career. Click here to view the 2013 brochure and application packet.
Life-Changing Summer Camp Opportunity for Youth Making a Difference!  Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a unique and inspiring leadership summer camp for youth between the ages of 12-17 who care about community service, activism, and social justice. At a week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp setting, YEA campers choose an issue of importance to them and build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue once they get home. Campers also build lifelong friendships between youth with similar interests in bettering their community and society. Youth who have participated in the program report that the camp was one of the most fun, memorable and life-changing experiences they have had, and, with YEA's support, many have gone on to start school clubs, plan fundraisers for nonprofits, organize a call-in to Congress, and attend hearings to comment about important community issues. Check out a short video or website to learn more about this unique program.
Get Published 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. Email or call Jill Monroe with any questions at 203-416-1461.
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