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Dancers Prepare for Winter Arts Celebration
Students in Mrs. Hong's dance classes have been busy rehearsing numbers for the Winter Arts Celebration on Thursday, December 10. 
Dance students rehearsing The Nutcracker. (L to R) Kaylan Walcott '19, Alexa Monrose '18, Matheus Dos Santos '18, Maryam Muhammad '19, Amanda Lester '19, Alyson Petitti '19

Dance Repertory students rehearsing Swan Lake. (L to R) Renice Desrosins '17, Akyah Valera '18, Daviann Cisneros '18, Caitlin Wardlow '16, Gabrielle Joseph '18, Jordan Crawford '17, Teresa Salamone '17, Deja Bynoe '18

The Dance Club after rehearsal for the Winter Arts Concert. (L to R) Mya Ginsberg '19, Kalyan Walcott '19, Sammi Soso '19, Alexa Monrose '18, Teresa Salamone '17 and Mary McGuire '18

On Friday, members of the football and cheerleading teams presented Kristen Welton from the American Cancer Society with a check for $1,800. Money was raised through donations and a bake sale at the October 31 Coaches v. Cancer ND football game and from a student dress down day. Special thanks to all those who helped with the fundraising efforts, especially Mrs. Emanuel and Mrs. Merced.
Care Club Thank You
The Care Club would like to thank everyone for the wonderful response to our winter clothing drive. Mrs. Patricia Mihaylo represented her son Noah in collecting the items for his Eagle Scout project. Thanks for making this effort so successful!
Veterans Day Ceremony
On Wednesday, Notre Dame honored our nation's veterans with our annual Veteran's Day Prayer Service. Over 125 Notre Dame graduates who served in the military, including six who were killed in action, were honored by name and Joe Gardella, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, spoke with the Notre Dame community. 

Students who participated in the prayer service included: Grace Kuntz '19, Vanessa Joseph '19, Lanvi Nguyen '19, Tamauri Attaud '18, Rosie O'Mahoney '18, Nicole Posada '18, Andrew Fallon '17, Michael Bevino '17, Josh Jeudy '17, Fabian Guerrier '17, Ally D'Aurio '16, Rachel Watcke '16, Reece Lou '16, and Carlens Sainvil '16. Readings were done by Mary Keden '19 and Olivia Keden '19 and God Bless America and America the Beautiful were sung by Olivia Keden and Tiffany Bohorquez '19. To view the full list of veteran honored, click here.  
Parent and Student Update
Key Club Thanksgiving Food Drive
They Key Club's annual food and turkey drive is in progress. Homerooms have been assigned canned food items for food baskets. We are also asking for frozen turkeys which
will be given to Sr. Theresa and to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. All canned food items need to be to school by Thursday, November 19.  Turkeys will be collected on Friday morning from 7:15 am - 8:00 am.  If you are able to donate a turkey we would greatly appreciate it.  Last year we had a goal of 200 turkeys and we would like to meet or exceed that number this year.  Please email Mrs. Miller at cmiller@notredame.org or Miss Zembrzuski at szembrzuski@notredame.org to let them know that you will be bringing a turkey on Friday, November 20. Thank you for your help with this project and helping to feed those who are less fortunate for this holiday. Click here to view a list of homerooms and items needed. Thank you for your support in this project. Please contact either Ms. Z or Ms. Miller with any questions. 
Carpool Help Needed
An ND family is in need of some carpooling assistance. If you are willing to help a student with a ride from ND to Stratford daily, please contact Stacey Clemons at stacey.clemons@swissarmy.com.
Appalachia 2016
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to apply for the 2016 week-long service trip to Neon, Kentucky. This summer's trip will mark the 25th anniversary of Notre Dame's Appalachia program. The trip will be held from June 25 to July 3, 2016. Specific requirements for eligibility for the trip are included in the application packet which can be obtained by clicking here. Applications are due by Friday, November 20. Please see Mr. Cipriano with any questions.
Fundraisers to Benefit Paris-Madrid Student Travel Group
Yankee Candle Sale
The Paris-Madrid Student Travel Group is sponsoring a Yankee Candle Sale to help raise money for their trip in April. Anyone interested in purchasing a candle can contact Mrs. Guarino or Madame Zac or purchase online at yankeecandlefundraising.com and enter the the group number, 990089158, in the Start Shopping box.

Bottle/Can Drive
On Saturday, November 14, the 2016 Paris-Madrid Student Travel Group will be sponsoring a Bottle and Can collection day in the ND parking lot from 10 am to 12pm.  Any and all clean plastic bottles and cans (no glass) are appreciated and will benefit the group's tuition. For more information, please email Mme
 Zac at: eanderson@notredame.org or Seņora Guarino at: mguarino@notredame.org.

Yoga Anyone? 
The 2016 Paris-Madrid Travel Group is sponsoring a Yoga Night on Tuesday, November 24 at Notre Dame. The cost of the one-hour class that will begin at 6:00 pm is $20.00. Current ND students with an ND ID are $10.00. Everyone is welcome to come for an evening of relaxation and refreshments! Bring nothing but yourself - Victoria of Mobile Yoga Studio is a traveling Yoga Instructor and will provide all necessary equipment. Reservations /pre-registration is a MUST. For more information, please contact Mme Zac at: eanderson@notredame.org or Seņora Guarino at: mguarino@notredame.org.
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. Applications are due no later than Friday, December 4.

Club Update
Join the CLC (Christian Life Community) 
On our journey of faith we need the company of each other. Christian Life Community (CLC) is a group of students and staff who meet together regularly to share their faith, help each other discover who they are and who they feel called to be. Join us each Thursday at 2:00 pm in Room 209. All are welcome. Contact Mr. Vigliotta with questions.
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 12, 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.

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 November 15, 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.
Be A Part of ND's 60th Anniversary 
Notre Dame High School was founded in 1955 by the Most Reverend Lawrence Sheehan. 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 the celebration, please contact
Theresa Marzik at tmarzik@notredame.org. The first meeting of the 60th Anniversary Committee will take place on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 pm in the ND Library. 

Parent Association Update
New Spirit Wear on Sale Now
The Parent Association is happy to announce a new line of Spirit Wear! Orders will be taken through Friday, November 20 and can be paid for with cash or a check and dropped off for Theresa Marzik.  This is a great way to get started on your Christmas shopping!  We are also looking for parents to volunteer to sell these items during lunch.  If interested, please send an email to ndparentassociation@gmail.com.  Order forms can be found here.
Powderpuff Football Game - November 25
This is an annual event where the Junior girls play the Senior girls in flag football and the Junior and Senior boys are the cheerleaders. The Parent's Association is looking for some parent volunteers to make egg sandwiches and sell snacks at the concession stand.  The game starts at 9:00 am and volunteers are asked to be at school by 7:15am.  If you're able to help, please email ndparentassociation@gmail.com.
Scrapbooking Event - Saturday, November 21
The Scrapbooking event is almost here. Not a scrapbooker? No problem, come and shop the vendors and/or ND apparel. Vendors such as Tupperware, Jewelry, Great American Stamp Store, Stampin Up, Creative Memories, Essential Oils by Young Living, Memories for Life, and Close to My Heart will be in attendance. This event has had a great response so far - and we're still looking for volunteers! If you're able to donate some of time or food items, please click here  and sign up for whatever fits your budget or schedule. The event runs from 10am - 8pm. Please contact Denise Gagne at dgagne@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
Holiday Cookie Sale, December 11 and 12
Preparations are underway for this holiday tradition!  If you would like to learn more about this event or volunteer to help, please send an email to ndparentassociation@gmail.com.
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
Lancer Legacy Gala
The annual Lancer Legacy Gala will take place on March 12, 2016 at Sacred Heart University.  This event is Notre Dame's biggest fundraiser of the year and supports a variety of school programs including student activities, technology, campus ministry.  Parents are encouraged to volunteer their time and talents to make the 2016 Lancer Legacy Gala a success!  A Gala meeting will be held on Monday, November 16 at 6:00 pm in the library.  Please email Theresa Marzik at tmarzik@notredame.org if you can attend or would like additional information.
Guidance Department Update
College Rep Visits - Week of November 16
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.
  • Monday, November 16 - Central Connecticut State University
  • Wednesday, November 18 - St. John's University
  • Thursday, November 19 - University of Hartford
  • Friday, November 20 - Sacred Heart University 
Seniors
Please be sure to check out the scholarships that have been listed on Naviance. When on Naviance, click on Scholarships and see which scholarships you are eligible for. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office with any questions. The list is updated as the scholarship information comes into the Guidance office. 
Lancer Athletics
Attention Senior Football Players and Senior Cheerleaders
Senior football players and senior cheerleaders are reminded that the information for senior day is due back to Mr. Bleggi by Monday, November 16.
Girls' Soccer State Semi-Final Game
The girls' soccer team will play Bolton High School in a Class S state semi-final game on Monday, November 16 at 6:30 pm at Falcon Field in Meriden. Come join us as Notre Dame looks to earn its first ever trip to a state final in soccer!
Winter Sports Start Dates/Times
  • Wresting - Monday, November 30 - 2:30 pm in cafe. Anyone interested in trying out for the team should attend a meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 2:15 in the cafeteria. 
  • Girls' Basketball - Monday, November 30 - 3:00 pm in gym
  • Indoor Track - Saturday, December 5 - 10:00 am meet in chapel lobby
  • Boys' Basketball - Saturday, December 5 - 10:00 am in gym - Freshmen & Sophomores
  • Boys' Hockey - Saturday, December 5 - 8:45 pm at the Milford Ice Pavilion
Reminder to all student-athletes, you must have a parental consent form on file with Mr. Bleggi and an updated physical on file with the nurse in order to start practice/try-outs. Any questions, 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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