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March 27, 2015

In This Issue

This Week at ND

Campus Ministry

Parent/Student Information

Guidance Department

Athletic Department

Dates to Remember

March 27 - 30

Senior Trip to
Washington, D.C.

Monday, March 30

Start of Fourth

Marking Period

Thursday, April 2

Holy Thursday -

No School

Friday, April 3

Good Friday -

No School

Monday, April 6

Easter Monday -

No School

Tuesday, April 7

Spring Spirit Week Begins

April 13 - 17

Spring Break

No School

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Alumni Update...

Alumni Run Virginia Beach Marathon

Nancy Florence Sweeney '78 and her brother Greg Florence '84 ran in the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach on Sunday, March 22. Nancy is the wife of religion teacher Frank Sweeney and mother of Morgan '15 and Emma '18. This was Nancy's first marathon and Greg's second. Congratulations on such a great accomplishment.

This Week at ND...

Bishop Caggiano Celebrates Mass

On Thursday, Bishop Frank Caggiano celebrated mass for the Notre Dame community at Sacred Heart University's Chapel of the Holy Chapel. Bishop Caggiano challenged the students to remember the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us when he hung upon the cross - as we continue our Lenten journey towards the most important days in the Church's year. We were also fortunate to welcome our Superintendent Sister Mary Grace Walsh. Following mass, Student Council President Caitlin Lonergan presented Bishop Caggiano with a gift, as well as balloons and Italian cookies in honor of the Bishop's birthday.

ND Welcomes Visiting Educators
Notre Dame welcomed a group of visiting educators from across New England early this week for the school's once-every-ten-year re-accreditation visit. This Visiting Team looked at all aspects of our school community - from the curriculum, to activities, to alumni and development to the physical plant. This group reviewed the school's own Self Study and will provide valuable feedback to help the school develop its next five-year Strategic Plan. While we await receipt of the formal report, the Chair of the Visiting Committee complimented the school on its outstanding community and family atmosphere and praised the students, parents and faculty. As the school moves forward in the coming days and weeks, all constituencies (students, parents, faculty and alumni) will be asked to play an important role in charting the next steps for Notre Dame. Special thanks to those parents, students and alumni who took time out of their schedules to meet with the Visiting Team during their time at Notre Dame.

Social Studies Department Update
The Social Studies Department has been very busy. Mr Skawinski's freshmen have just completed their study of Rome, while his Juniors are busy working on their research papers. Mr. Winkler's seniors just finished their "bills." They had to present their own bills as if they were in Congress before they were voted upon by the class.

National Honor Society Sponsors Blood Drive

On Thursday, March 19, the junior and senior members of the National Honor Society, along with moderator Dr. Callaghan, sponsored the annual ND American Red Cross Blood Drive. From the pool of eligible students, faculty and parents, ND was able to donate 28 pints of whole blood.

The Red Cross reminds us that there remains a dire need and that donors can give whole blood every 56 days. Thanks to all who coordinated and participated in this truly life-saving event.

Student Work in Language Arts

After reading Romeo and Juliet, students in Mr. Fitzpatrick's freshman Language Arts classes created a variety of different projects. Click here to view a video project created by Jared Sullivan, Christopher Becker, and Anthony Bouvier
and here to read "The Edge" by Alexa Monrose.

Campus Ministry...

Students Attend Lenten Talk

On Monday evening, Miss Medoff, Ally D'Aurio '16, Morgan Sweeney '15, Joshua Jeudy '17, and Becky Stefanatos '15 attended a dinner and Lenten talk at Assumption Church with former NYPD officer Steven McDonald. Officer McDonald was shot multiple times and is now paralyzed. After forgiving the boy who shot him, he chooses to use his time giving inspiring talks across the area about the power of love, prayer, and forgiveness.

Mite Box Update

This week's mite box collection was for Al's Angels which helps children and families that are locally in need. The mite box together with the charitable donation option from last week's dress down day raised a total of $550. Miss Alberti's class was the winning homeroom this week and will receive a free dress down day. Thank you to everyone who participated including those who brought in jeans "for teens".

Campus Ministry Easter Party

Thursday afternoon Campus Ministry sponsored our annual Easter party. This year our guests were the first graders from St. James School in Stratford. Because of the inclement weather, students earned their eggs by participating in crafts and playing games. Thank you very much to all the parents and students who donated candy and eggs. The ND students who played big brother or sister to the St. James students included Emma Sweeney '18, Morgan Sweeney '15, Becky Stefanatos '15, Emily Schofield '16, Bayley McKeon '16, Cheyenne Perez '16, Claudia Fajardo '17, Tatiana Tozzi '16, Alicia Berard '15, Izzy Manzo '17, Cecilia Vicens '18, Nicole Posada '18, Margaux Atkins '18, Ciara Rivera '16, Alana Merly '16, Elyse Politica '16, Sarah Dewley '17, Jenny Goldstein '17, Landis Williams '18, Ally D'Aurio '17, Shelby Nolan '17, Rosie O'Mahony '18, Livia Silva '17, Akyah Valera '18, Tamauri Attaud '18, Zuquila Mbachiantim '18, Nya Campbell '18, Brittany Fulton '18, Gaby Joseph '18, Sarah Keden '15, Audrey D'Amico '17, Joe Robles '17, Justin DaSilva '17, Sommer Miller '15, Ashley Maitland '15, Shadea Foster '15, Amy Castellanos '15, and Alena Sanchez '17.

Attention Parents and Students...

Scholarship Opportunities

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the Sister Marion Rielly and Richard LaTorre memorial scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to one student in each grade for the 2015-16 school year. Click here to obtain a Marion Rielly application or here to obtain a LaTorre scholarship application. The deadline for applications is May 8, 2015. Return completed applications to the Main Office.

Scrapbooking Event at ND

The annual scrapbooking event will be held at Notre Dame on April 25 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The cost to register is $40 for the full day or $25 for a half day. All proceeds will be used to benefit ND. Click here for more details.

Financial Aid Applications Due April 1

Families with students currently in grades 9, 10 and 11 are reminded that families must re-apply for financial assistance on an annual basis. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2015. Click here to download an application or apply online by clicking here.

Yearbooks On Sale - Reserve Your Copy Today!

2015 Yearbooks are available for pre-order. (Yearbooks arrive in May.) To reserve your copy now for only $75, click here. Enter the school code: 14196 to begin the order process. If you'd like to pay by cash or check, send your payment in to the Main Office.

Parent Association News...

Parent Association Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Parent Association this Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 pm in the school library. We will be discussing upcoming events such as scrapbooking, fashion show (fall 2015), ND Father's Club (fall 2015) and flamingo flocking (spring 2015). Sign ups will be available for next year's school events. We look forward to seeing you! All are welcome! Contact Kathy Stefanatos with any questions.

Calling All Notre Dame Dads
Notre Dame would like to start a Father's Club. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Theresa Marzik in the Advancement Office at tmarzik@notredame.org.

Drama Club...

Tickets for the Spring Musical

Tickets for ND's spring musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, will go on sale beginning Tuesday, March 31. Seats are reserved and orders will be filled on a first come/first serve basis. This year's play will take place on Friday, May 8 at 8:00 pm and Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 and 8:00 pm at Sacred Heart University's Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts. Click here for an order form to order your tickets. To place an ad in this year's program, click here.

New this year will be an opening night Champagne reception. Tickets are $25 per person and include a reception on opening night from 6:00-7:30 pm and a ticket to the show. Please support our Drama Club and the Arts Program at ND.

Guidance Department News...

AP Testing Exams

AP Exams begin on May 4, 2015. Students who will be taking an AP exam need to return payment for the exam to the Guidance office by March 23. Please indicate which AP Exam(s) you are taking. Make checks payable to Notre Dame High School. The fee for each exam is $91. Please see Ms. Tiftikidis in Guidance with any questions or email mtiftikidis@notredame.org. Anyone who is taking an AP online course is required to take the AP exam.

Attention Sophomores and Juniors

Check out the Summer Pre-College Program at Sacred Heart University. Earn credits that count at Sacred Heart University or at other schools and explore college majors. Classes are taught by the Sacred Heart faculty. Classes will be held: July 6, 2015 - July 24, 2015. For more information and to apply visit

www.sacredheart.edu/precollege.

Attention Juniors

SATs - Register By April 6th

The Guidance Office advises Juniors to take the SAT in the spring of junior year. By doing so, you can test again in the fall of your senior year to hopefully improve your scores.

The registration deadline for the May SATs is approaching (date of test is May 2). The regular registration deadline is April 6. The May testing will be held at Notre Dame. The late registration deadline is April 17 and the last date to register by phone or online is April 21. Be mindful that the later you register for SAT's, the more money it will cost. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Daniels in Guidance at kdaniels@notredame.org. Please sign up on the CollegeBoard site by clicking here. The Notre Dame Test Center code is: 07225. Notre Dame's school code is: 070057. To see if you qualify for fee waivers, click here or you may stop by Guidance and pick up a form.

Parents of Juniors

Any parents of juniors who have not yet scheduled an appointment with their child's Guidance Counselor to discuss the college application process are asked to please call the Guidance office at (203) 372-6521 to arrange an appointment.

Important Deadlines for Seniors

Applications

Please make sure you give each of the counselors at least 3-4 days to fill out any scholarship information needed for applications. If any student comes in a day before or the day of a deadline, the counselors will be unable to complete this task. Please know when your deadlines are, and please give time for counselors to complete forms.

Scholarship Information

All seniors should be checking the scholarship list on Naviance.

When the Guidance Office receives any scholarship information it will be posted on Naviance under "Scholarships". Students should read the criteria to know that the scholarship is for their use.

Scholarships Available (check Naviance for details):

Name	Deadline
Long Hill Garden Club, Inc.	4/19
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program	6/15
Alpha Kappa Alpha Soroity Inc.	5/11
Assumption College Gerard Brassard Scholarship	N/A
Branford Rotary Club	5/8
Dennis Malone Memorial Scholarship Award Program	4/19
DR. B.L. SMYKOWSKI SCHOLARSHIP(Polish)	5/2
Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Scholarship	N/A
Greater Fairfield Board of REALTOR SCHOLARSHIP	5/1
Jacky Durrell Memorial Scholarship	5/6
Kiwanis Scholarships	4/15
Mary, William and Beatrice Horvath Scholarship	N/A
Monroe Scholarship Fund, Inc	4/2
Mutual Security Credit Union Scholarship	4/30
Orazio DiMauro Foundation, Inc - Engineering	3/31
Orthapedic Specialty Group	4/24
ST. Patrick Scholarship	4/27
The Marasco & Nesselbush Law Firm	4/15
The Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Scholarship	5/15
The Saint Ann Society of Norwalk, Inc	4/15
The Vera H. and William R. Todd Foundation	5/1
TRUMBULL COMMUNITY WOMEN 2015 High School Scholarship	4/25

Lancer Athletics...

NCAA Championship Dinner

The Notre Dame Athletic Association will be sponsoring an NCAA Championship Dinner on Monday, April 6 at 7:00 pm at Porky's Caf� in Shelton. The tickets are $75 and include dinner, open bar, cigars and raffle and all proceeds will benefit the Association. Tickets are available in Mr. Olayos' office or you can contact him at jolayos@notredame.org.

ND Apparel Available On-Line

Notre Dame and Blanchettes Sporting Goods have teamed up for our new and exciting Notre Dame online store. The link to the store can be found here or on our homepage of our website. New merchandise will continue to be added to the store so please check back often. A percentage of all sales on the online store are returned to Notre Dame. Thank you for your support.

This Week in Sports

Click here to view the upcoming Lancers sports schedule.

Community Events...

DOB - Youth Website

Check out the Diocese of Bridgeport new Teen Space website. The page is filled with music, events, Youth Group stuff, and high school news from around the Diocese. Click here to view it now.

Diocese of Bridgeport Phone App

All things happening in the Diocese of Bridgeport - and an entire section for YOUTH on the new phone app! (iPhone & Android) Search for Diocese of Bridgeport. Download today!