Dates to Remember
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Faculty Professional Development
Dismissal at 11 am
Thursday, Nov. 7
Jesuit College Fair 10-11 am,
Dismissal at 11:34,
Report Card Distribution & Parent Teacher Conferences
1:00 - 4:00 pm
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 8 Faculty/Staff Retreat
No School
Saturday, Nov. 9
Wine Tasting
7:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 14
Academic Awards Banquet and Honor Societies Induction
Gym
6:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 15
Senior Class Retreat
Tuesday, Nov. 26
ND Family Thanksgiving Mass
Gym
6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Friday, Nov. 29
No School
Thanksgiving Break
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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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Commemorative Bricks
ND is selling commemorative bricks which pave the entrance way of our school.
Commemorative bricks are a way to honor ND families, graduates, parents, faculty members and friends. Each brick is $65, of which 100% of the proceeds are allocated to helping Notre Dame maintain its high level of academic excellence. Click here for an order form.
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...Congratulations to the following students were named the October Students of the Month: Sidney Choothesa '16, David Suporn '17, Andrew Goldstein '14, and Jessica Fogassa '15. Students are nominated by faculty based on achievement, attitude, community service and academic achievement.
 ...Congratulations to the following seniors who were elected as officers for the Spanish Honor Society: President - Matthew Lasky, Vice President - Peter LeMere, Secretary - Jasmin Fuller, Treasurer - Pedrica Belizaire and Historian - Nick Pond.
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Athletic Association Hosts Wine Tasting Event...
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The Notre Dame Athletic Association will be hosting its third annual Wine Tasting event on Saturday, November 9 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Notre Dame cafeteria. Admission is $25 per person ($35 at the door). Tickets will be available for purchase during report card conferences. Everyone is invited -- bring your friends and family for a fun night out! Click here for more information. Thank you in advance for your support of this event. For more information please contact Kathy Stefanatos at kpstef@aol.com. |
First Alumni Association Meeting...November 5
The first meeting of the newly formed Notre Dame High School Alumni Association will take place on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00 pm in the ND library. All Notre Dame alumni and alumni parents are invited to attend this important meeting. Please RSVP to Theresa Marzik, Alumni Director at marzik@notredame.org if you plan on attending or would like additional information. Remember "Once a Lancer, Always a Lancer".
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Report Card Conferences ...
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Report cards will be available for pick-up and teachers available for conferences on Thursday, November 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. All first marking period report cards must be picked up by a parent/guardian. Appointments are not necessary for conferences. Teachers are available on a first come, first serve basis. Students will be dismissed on November 7 at 11:34 am.
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Walk-A-Thon UpdateOn Monday, ND's Spirit Week kicked off with  our annual student Walk-a-thon. 278 students walked a three mile course around our school campus and then participated in field day games. Our event this year was a great success, raising nearly $22,000. The freshman class raised the most money and will be treated to a BBQ cooked by Fr. Bill and Mr. Cipriano. Students who raised the most money were: 1st Place - Delaney O'Keefe '17; 2nd Place - Andrew Brown '14 and tied for 3rd Place - Kevin '14 and Sean Bradley '16.  A very special thank you to Kathy Stefanantos, Parent Association President, and her wonderful crew of ND moms who helped with this year's event. They spent the morning cooking for our student walkers and also walked the walk-a-thon course with our students.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who supported this years walk. Click here to view more images from the event.  Last Thursday, seniors in Dr. Callaghan's AP Humanities class joined freshmen from Mrs. Fitter's honors and high honors World History classes on a trip to the Peabody Museum at Yale University in New Haven. In addition to touring the existing collections in the museum, students attended a class on human origins and had a guided tour of a temporary exhibit on ancient Egypt. Special thanks to faculty chaperone Mr. Kevin Philipp.
Spirit Week Students celebrated Spirit Week this week by dressing up each day to a different theme: Monday was Blue and Gold or Walk-a-thon T-Shirt, Tuesday was Twin Day, Thursday was Halloween Dress Up (Click here to see some of the creative costumes from the day) and Friday was Class Color Wars. To the right, Sam Halstead '14 and Jake Hawthorne '14 dress alike on Twin Day.
Art Classes
Mr. Testani's Art Classes are creating Masks for Halloween. The students have painted masks and many are hung up in the hallway across from the art room.  | |
From left to right: Alena Quinto Sanchez '17, Bryanna D'Arcangelo '16 and Alejandro Rueda '15
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Fairfield University Health Fair
 Student-nurses from Fairfield University visited Notre Dame on Tuesday. Freshmen and sophomores visited this health fair and received valuable information on the following topics: Exercise and Sports Injuries, Blood Pressure, Smart Eating, Facts About Drugs, Energy Drinks, Effects of Social Media and the Do's and Don'ts of Driving.
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Campus Ministry Update ...
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Students Host Halloween Party On Tuesday, the first grade class of Saint Joseph School in Shelton visited Notre Dame and enjoyed a morning of trick or treating to various classrooms and offices around the building. Afterward, the kids, along with their big ND brothers and sisters, gathered in Mr. Testani's room for Halloween arts and craft activities and some delicious snacks. Thank you to the faculty and staff who helped to fill those trick or treat bags and to our following ND big kids: Seniors - Austin Camacho, Mike Juan, Mark Komaromi, Dymond  LeRoy, Matt Moffat, Collin Cegelka; Juniors - Alyssa Bergamasco, Nick DaSilva, Tyler DaSilva, Morgan Sweeney, Jessica Fogassa, Tyler Stimpson, Patrice Lauture; Sophomores - Caitlin Wardlow, Jasmine Gaudreau, Bayley McKeon and Freshman - Andrew Fallon, Isabella Manzo, Hannah Rich, Shelby Nolan, Olivia Keden and Jack Rohr.
Students Offer Tutoring Services
 On Tuesday, the following students visited the kids of the Missionaries of Charity after school program in Bridgeport for an afternoon of tutoring and fellowship: Alex D'Aurio '16, Bayley McKeon '16, Caitlin Lonergan '15, Abby Porzio '15, Alicia Berard '16 and McKenzie Dobbins '16.
All Saint's Day Mass Celebrated
On Friday, the Notre Dame community celebrated the Solemnity of All Saint's Day with Mass in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Sacred Heart University. A special thank you to Mr. St. Onge and the choir who raised our spirits even higher to the Heavens in praise and worship. Thank you to the following students who assisted at Mass: Altar Servers:
Brian Boyd '15 and Charlie Fallon '14; Readers - DyMond LeRoy '14, Lauren Berard '14, Andrew Brown '15, Sean Cronan '14 and Karissa Cook '14; Gift Bearers - Hannah Spataj '15, Megan Gless '14, Jess Cannon '14, Colleen O Reilly '14, Shannan Williams '14 and Jeanna Emanuel '15.
Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, November 2 - Youth Leadership Orientation: Get involved with reaching out to young people discussing today's issues that most effect their character development.
Help Needed!! Tuesday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Food distribution to the needy of Danbury: 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
For further information or to volunteer, please contact Fr. Cip during lunch or via email at cipriani@notredame.org.
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Sister Marion Rielly Mass and Breakfast and Welcome To Our Freshmen and Transfer Families
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Notre Dame's beloved principal, Sister Marion Rielly. Sister was an inspiration to all who knew her and her legacy lives on through the numerous students who receive the Sister Marion Rielly Scholarship each year. The annual Sister Marion Rielly Mass will take place on Sunday, November 17 at 10:15 am in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Sacred Heart University, followed by breakfast. All members of the Notre Dame community are invited. This mass is also ND's official welcome mass for all our freshmen and transfer families. If you plan on attending the mass and breakfast, please RSVP by November 10 to Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org. Lancer Legacy Gala Committee Meeting
Notre Dame's third annual Lancer Legacy Gala will take place on Saturday, March 1 on the campus of Sacred Heart University. Parents, alumni and friends are invited to attend a planning committee meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 pm in the ND Library. This is a great event to meet other members of the ND community, share your talents and just have fun! If you would like more information please contact Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org.
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Care Club
The Care Club enters its 30th year of service to the community with two projects. - "Project From the Heart" has begun. We are asking each student to donate at least one item for our service people in Afghanistan from the lists posted in their homerooms. Boxes of supplies will be delivered in time for Christmas. Money donations for shipping costs are also gratefully accepted. If you would like a box sent to someone you know, please leave their address in the donation box located in the library.
- We are working again with Sister Eileen Boffa and the Bridgeport Homeless Project. Sister is asking for donations of new or used "hoodies" (parkas). They can be left in the library.
Any questions? Please contact Janet Haffner at Notre Dame and thank you for caring.
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Attention Junior Parents...
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S.A.T and College Planning
The Guidance Department is sponsoring a program for parents to discuss the S.A.T. and College Planning for junior students. You are encouraged to attend this important presentation. The meeting will be held on Monday, November 4 at 7:00 pm, in the Curtis Hall Theatre (next to the Pitt Center) at Sacred Heart University. The following topics will be discussed:
- Introduction to College Process
- Discussion of the S.A.T. and A.C.T.
- Introduction to Naviance
Notre Dame uses the college guidance program Naviance. A letter was sent home with a registration card for your use. Please be sure to go online and register with your son/daughter. We look forward to meeting with you.
S.A.T. Prep Class Offered by the Caribe Youth Saturday Academy
 Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders is launching its 4th annual SAT prep program for high school students from Bridgeport. An orientation will be held on December 7 for both student and parents. The orientation is mandatory due to a pre-test assessment. The course runs from January to March 2014 and will be held Saturday mornings from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the University of Bridgeport campus. Due to a partnership with UB, the group is able to keep the program fee very low for students ($70) and all costs go to cover books, materials and college tours. If you are currently a junior in high school please consider learning more about this program, as space is limited. For more information please email torres38@sbcglobal.net, call 203-913-0073 or visit www.bcyl.org.
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Representatives from the following colleges will be available to meet with seniors the week of October 28 in Room 206:
Seniors are reminded that they must sign up for these visits in Guidance at least two days prior to receive a pass. The full schedule of college visits is available on Naviance. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program annually awards 20 college-bound students who demonstrated exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships. Click here for more information, eligibility requirements and an on-line application. |
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Parent Association Update...
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Parent Volunteers
The Notre Dame Parent Association appreciates the help and support of all our parent volunteers. Remember, before you can volunteer at an event with students, you need to complete Virtus training. To register for a training session, please click here. Once the session and a background check are completed, you will be able to volunteer for all ND events. Please contact Kevin Philipp at kevin@notredame.org for questions or information on completing a volunteer packet. Christmas Wreath Sale
 The Parent Association is sponsoring a Christmas Wreath Sale. Pre-order sales will be taken through Monday, November 11. Wreaths are fresh from Fort Fairfield, Maine and will be delivered to Notre Dame the first week of December. Please spread the word to friends and family and support the Notre Dame Parent Association. Click here for the order form.
 ND Mugs For Sale
The Home School Association is selling ND mugs for $10 each. Contact Theresa Marzik at marzik@notredame.org to get yours today.
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All students who have completed volunteer work in the past year are invited to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. One student from each state will be designated as a State Honoree, win a $1,000 award and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. in May 2014. To access the on-line application, click here. The deadline for submitting an application is November 5. Emerging Young Artist Scholarship The annual Emerging Young Artist Scholarship Award of $2,000 created by Stamford Center for the Arts will be awarded to a high school student residing in Fairfield County who is pursuing his/her career in the performing arts. This year the award will be given for Original Composition. The deadline for all materials to be received is February 24, 2014. The finalists will be contacted in late February for a live audition scheduled for March 8, 2014. Click here to view more information. |
Boys Basketball
 There will be a mandatory meeting for students and parents/guardians on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria for anyone interested in trying out for the boys' basketball team. Please see Mr. Bleggi if you can not attend. Football Team Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
 The Notre Dame football team will once again 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 Notre Dame Lancers will hold their event on Saturday, November 2 at home. Game time is 2:30 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. All proceeds raised from the sales of raffle tickets, baked goods and 50/50 will be donated to the Cancer Society on behalf of Notre Dame. So please wear your pink and join us in an afternoon of fun, football and the fight against cancer. ITown Store
Notre Dame and ITown have partnered for an exciting online store where you can purchase official Notre Dame Fairfield clothing and apparel. The store will be continually updated throughout the year. ITown Store is a virtual store focused on sales of apparel and promotional products with logo customization options. Visit www.itownstore.com and click on "Find your store" to see ND's merchandise.  Free Custom Mouthguards DeJesus Dental Group is offering free custom mouth guards to every student athlete at ND. Call 203-372-1220 to schedule an appointment to get fitted for your free mouth guard. Click here for more information.
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