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ND Spotlight

ND's Kyla LoPresti on Channel 8
Notre Dame's very own Kyla LoPresti '17 was interviewed by Channel 8's Ann Nyberg for her online show "Nyberg." The interview was broadcast on Monday night's 11pm news. Kyla has written and published three books, Flashback, Awakened and Reality, and is currently working on three more. You can find her books in the ND library and at flashbackseries.com. Click on the picture to the left to watch the entire interview.

Good Samaritan Helps Driver on Merritt
On the way home from a victorious soccer game,
Alex Lucke '18 was kind enough to help out a woman named Julie whose car caught on fire on the Milford connector off of the Merritt Parkway.  She helped the woman remain calm & called for emergency assistance.

ND Grad, Parent Runs Hartford Half Marathon
Nancy Sweeney '78 and mother of Emma '18 and Morgan Sweeney '15 completed the Eversource Hartford Half Marathon with a time of 02:28:07 and a pace of 11:19 min/mi. Congratulations to Nancy on this impressive accomplishment. 
Help Us Share Your 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 Mr. Cipriano. We look forward to the opportunity to share your good news with the entire Notre Dame community.

ND Walk-a-thon
Parent and Student Update
Sweets Sale
Candy and baked good will be for sale during all three lunch waves on Thursday, October 22. Proceeds from the sale will go towards this spring's trip to Europe.
Food Drive Extended to Wednesday, October 21
The Religion Department is sponsoring a food drive through October 21. See your religion teacher for details. Donations will be distributed to The Sisters of the Poor and Operation Hope in Fairfield.
Senior Experience Program
Seniors are encouraged to participate in the Senior Experience Program, a four week capstone program held in May. During this 120-hour internship or community service program, students will have the ability to put the skills and talents they have developed during high school into practice in the "real world". Students design their program around an area of personal interest. To obtain further information and the necessary forms and permission slips, click here.
Open House Lawn Signs Available
Open House lawn signs are available in Mr. Marra's office! Thank you to everyone who has already taken a sign. Please reserve your sign by contacting Mr. Marra as this year's Open House is right around the corner - Sunday, October 25th.
Open House - Sunday, October 25 - 2:30 pm
Please help spread the word ... Notre Dame's annual Open House for prospective families will be held on Sunday, October 25. Tours will be offered beginning at 1:30 pm and the program will begin at 2:30 pm. To pre-register for the Open House, click here. 

Notre Dame's entrance exam will be given on Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 am. To apply for admission, click here.
Athletic Association Update
                                                      Car Raffle
The Athletic Association is sponsoring a Car Raffle with only one prize awarded: a 1980 Vintage I82 Corvette T top convertible. Tickets are $100 and only 250 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held at Sacred Heart University on March 12th, the night of the Notre Dame Gala. Tickets can be obtained in Mr. Olayos' office or email him at jolayos@notredame.org to reserve your ticket.
Save the Date for a Wine Tasting Event!
Please join the ND Athletic Association for an evening of wine tasting on November 7 from 7-10pm. Tasting presented by Fairgrounds Wine & Spirits. The evening will feature select red and white wines, craft beers, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, LIVE music and good fun!

Please click here for a registration form.  If you would like to volunteer and help with this event, contact Dina Howe at dinahowe@me.com.
Alumni Association Update
2016 Alumni Hall of Fame 
The selection committee is now accepting nominations and applications for Notre Dame's 2016 Alumni Hall of Fame! Nominations must be received by October 30, 2015. Awards will be presented at the annual Lancer Legacy Gala on March 12, 2016. Click here for more information including a nomination form. Contact Theresa Marzik at tmarzik@notredame.org or 203-372-6521 with any questions.
Career Night at Notre Dame
The Notre Dame Alumni Association will host a Student Career Night on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 pm.  This event will provide students with a broad understanding of professional careers. Alumni are one of the greatest resources for career insight and advice since, after all, they have found success and they know what it takes to get there.  This is a great opportunity for our alumni to share work experiences with Notre Dame students. Please contact the Alumni Office at tmarzik@notredame.org for more information.
Be A Part of ND's 60th Anniversary 
Notre Dame High School was founded in 1955 by the Most Reverend Lawrence Sheehan, who declared that it was his belief "The future of our country depends on our youth.  To provide them with a sound religious and moral training is a major concern of all of us."  In 1955, construction of Notre Dame High School began on Park Avenue in Bridgeport.   

In 1956, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur began teaching Notre Dame's first class of girls at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Fairfield while the high school was being built. Finally, in September of 1957, 1,000 students (freshmen and sophomores, boys and girls) walked through the doors of Notre Dame High School on Park Avenue. 

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Notre Dame (the oldest high school in the Diocese of Bridgeport) we are planning a year-long celebration of events which will begin in September, 2016 and run through September, 2017.  

We are looking for alumni, alumni parents, current parents, faculty (past and present), and friends of Notre Dame to help us plan this extraordinary event in our school's history.

If you would like to be a part of celebration, please contact Theresa Marzik at tmarzik@notredame.org.  The first meeting of the 60th Anniversary Committee will take place on Monday, November 2 at 7:00 pm in the ND library. 

Parent Association Update
Join Us For Our Next Parent Association Meeting
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm in the library. All parents are invited. 
Calling all Scrapbookers! 
Join us on  Saturday, November 21 for a day of scrapbooking fun! The  cost is $40 per space for a full day (10am - 8pm) or $25 for a half day (10am-3pm  or  3pm - 8pm).  All proceeds benefit Notre Dame.  There will be vendors, raffle prizes, goodie bags with a continental breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert provided! We are also in need of volunteers to serve & prepare food, clean up and set up.  Please contact Denise Gagne at
dgagne@sbcglobal.net with any questions or to volunteer.  To register, please complete this form and return by November 15, 2015.
Join the ND Parent Association 
Join the ND Parent Association! Membership dues are $10 per family per year. Dues allow us to support the school with extra events, activities and purchases. Join online by clicking here.
Advancement Office Update
Database Project Underway 
We are looking to update contact information for all of our families - both current and alumni.  If you have a name, address, phone or email change, please let us know. You can either click here to complete the online form or email the information to Kim Wardlow in our Advancement Office at kwardlow@notredame.org.
Lancer Legacy Gala 
Notre Dame's annual Lancer Legacy Gala will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Sacred Heart University. The Gala is a great opportunity to come together as a Notre Dame community (parents, alumni, friends of Notre Dame) and celebrate Notre Dame's past, present and future.  We encourage everyone to get involved in helping us make this year's event a huge success! If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Marzik. 
Club Update
Care Club
The drive for winter clothing has begun - new or good, used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, ear muffs, socks, pants, shoes, and boots for men, women and children. All donations can be brought to the library until November 12. Thank you for caring.

Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club will be meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at 2:00 pm in Room 205.

Spanish Club
Spanish Club members are reminded that their $10.00 dues are past due. Please pay Miss Alberti A.S.A.P.! Also, the next meeting will be on October 20 at 2:10 pm in Room 313.
Guidance Department Update
College Rep Visits - Week of October 19
  • Monday, October 19 - Salve Regina College 
  • Tuesday, October 20 - University of Bridgeport 
  • Wednesday, October 21 - Manhattanville College
  • Thursday, October 22 - Duquesne University 
  • Friday, October 23 - Roger Williams University 
Seniors must sign up on Naviance to visit with a college representative. Once signed up, please come at least 2 days prior to obtain a pass. No student will be allowed to leave homeroom without a pass. All visits will be at 8:00 am. Check Naviance to see the full schedule. 

Financial Aid/College Financing Meeting
On Monday, October 19, at 6:30p.m. the Guidance Staff will have a financial aid and college financing expert help explain the financial aid process. The speaker will discuss: the college financial aid process, including income and asset criteria that determine financial aid eligibility; determining if a family is eligible for aid and how to increase it; how high income families can qualify for both need and merit money; strategies for funding college for more than one child; and prepaid tuition programs and how they affect aid eligibility. The meeting will be held at Sacred Heart University's Curtis Hall (located next to the Pitt Center).
Opportunities 
Second Diocesan Women's Conference
Register today for Faith, Love and Mercy, a day of prayer and reflection. On Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich. Click here for more information. 
The Vince DeFelice Band 
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield is pleased to host a performance by The Vince DeFelice Band on Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall. FireSword Ministries will present "Songs from the Spirit" a Christian Rock Concert for families and individuals of all ages. Come celebrate Mass at 4:00 PM with Fr. Cipriani, enjoy free pizza at 5:00 PM, and the concert at 6:00 PM. Visit the FireSword Ministries website at www.thevincedefeliceband.com. Pre-sale tickets are $10 for adults and students, $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Rectory, (203) 333-9065, or online at the band's website. 
Lancer Athletics
Coaches v. Cancer Football Game
Notre Dame Football will be sponsoring a "Coaches vs. Cancer" Breast Cancer Awareness game during the Lancers next home game on Saturday, October 31 at 
12:30 pm.  Please come out and support this event and get your "Pink on"!  If you are able to donate to the raffle or bake sale on this day, the football team and Coach Sadler would be grateful!  The team will also be selling "In Memory cards" for $1.00 for any cancer remembrance.  All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.  For additional information, please contact Melissa Emanuel at 203-895-0101 or Alina Merced.
Alumni Basketball Game
There will be an alumni basketball game played on Saturday, October 17 at 4pm at ND. Admission is $10 a person with proceeds benefiting ND and the Bridgeport Boys and Girls Club. 
Boys' Basketball
There will be a meeting for boys who are interested in trying out for the freshmen, junior varsity, or varsity boys' basketball teams on Tuesday, November 3 at 5:30 pm in the cafe.
Girls' Basketball Skills Clinic
Girls' basketball will be offering a skills clinic on Wednesday evenings conducted by
Coach Ray, who is our boys' JV coach.  There will be ten skill development sessions from 9/16 - 11/18.  The cost for any girl from ND wishing to work on her skills is $10 a session or $20 for all ten. This is a reduced rate as girls from other teams will pay $60 for all sessions. Reserve a place by emailing ked622@sbcglobal.net. 
Girls' Basketball Strength and Conditioning 
Girls' Basketball will be holding strength and conditioning sessions in the weight room on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:15 pm.  This is open to any girls who wants to try out for the girls' basketball team this winter. Sessions will run about 90 minutes and there is no cost to attend. Please dress in exercise clothes and sneakers.
Winter Sports Sign Ups 
Any student interested in playing boys' basketball, girls' basketball, boys'/girls' indoor track, wrestling, or bowling, please sign up in Mr. Bleggi's office, Room 201 by Friday, October 23.  Any questions, please see Mr. Bleggi.
ND Apparel is Here!
Order your ND apparel today! Click here to view the gallery and to place your order. 
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