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ND Happenings
ND Chorus Sings National Anthem
The ND Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Chuba, sang the national anthem at the New England Black Wolfe professional lacrosse game at Mohegan Sun on January 15. To see a video of their performance, click here. 
chorus national anthem
English Classes Start Second Semester Strong
While junior English classes are beginning their research papers, the English IV students began the second semester by writing "Magic Box" poems.  This creative writing assignment asked students to pair words and play with images, metaphors, and other literary devices.  Each class voted for their favorite poems, and the winners included
Brendan Gallagher, Ciara Rivera, Ryan O'Connell, and Claudia Fajardo-Rodriguez. 
To end their study of Macbeth, AP Literature students were asked to offer an artistic or dramatic interpretation of a scene.  Several students worked in pairs to film scenes, while others worked independently to draw comic book versions of Shakespeare's tragedy.
Parent and Student Update
Parent/Guardian Appreciation Day 
As a small gesture of thanks for your continued support of Notre Dame and our students, parents are invited to join us for bagels, muffins and coffee on Wednesday, February 3 from 7:15 until 9:00 am in the ND library. Stop in on your way to work or when you drop off your son or daughter. We hope to see you on Wednesday!
26 Acts of Kindness Campaign
Please join with the ND community as we hold our fourth annual 26 Acts of Kindness campaign now through the beginning of February. Click here to view our full Acts of Kindness calendar. Here's what's coming up for our final week:
  • Monday, February 1 - "Encourage Someone Today" - A little support can make a huge difference  
  • Tuesday, February 2 - "Thank a Teacher" - Write a letter to a teacher who has made a difference in your life (ND will mail any letters to a former teacher for you.)  
  • Wednesday, February 3 - "Thank Your Parents/Guardian/Grandparents Day" - 
    For all that they do for you  
  • Thursday, February 4 - "Put a Smile On Someone's Face Today" - Make Them Laugh 
  • Friday, February 5 - ND Community Service Day 
Service Day Parent Volunteers Needed
On Friday, February 5, Notre Dame students will participate in their annual Service Day campaign during the school day. Over 200 students will visit over 20 different volunteer sites to cap off Catholic Schools Week and our 26 Acts of Kindness Campaign. Parent volunteers are needed to help transport students and chaperone at these different work sites. If you are able to transport and chaperone on February 5, please email our Director of Campus Ministry Jessica Medoff at jmedoff@notredame.org. All volunteers must be Virtus-trained. Student sign ups for Service Day will happen after mid-term exams.
Support Notre Dame Through Our Shutterfly Store!
By visiting this link, you will be brought directly to our site with Shutterfly. Choose one of the four available stores described below and order just like you normally would. Notre Dame will receive 13% of any order placed through our storefront! Find deals at the following online retailers to help support ND: Shutterfly - Where your photos come to life in photo books, cards, gifts and home decor. Tinyprints - Premium cards and stationery for all life's occasions.
Wedding Paper Divas - Wedding invitations and stationery at a one stop wedding shop. Borrowlenses - Online photo and video equipment rental.
Yearbooks are on Sale! 
Pre-orders for 2016 Yearbooks are now being taken. To order on-line, click here. Next, enter in Notre Dame's code: 14196. Yearbooks are $80 each.
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
Be A Part of ND's 60th Anniversary 
Notre Dame High School was founded in 1955 by the Most Reverend LawrenceSheehan. 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. 
Parent Association Update
Parent Association Meeting - February 17
Please join us at the next meeting on Wednesday, February 17 in the library at 6:45 pm (immediately following the Athletic Association meeting.)
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day - February 2
February 2nd is Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day! Many thanks to all the parents who have volunteered to bring in items for the breakfast and who made donations for the staff. Please email Kristen Keden at kmkedenslm@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Lancer Legacy Gala - March 12
The annual Lancer Legacy Gala will take place on March 12, 2016 at Sacred Heart University.  Please consider attending this event as this is Notre Dame's biggest fundraiser of the year and supports activities, technology, campus ministry, etc. at ND.  It's a great way to have a fun evening with your spouse or a group of friends and a another way to meet members, both past and present, of the Notre Dame Community!  Please email Theresa Marzik at tmarzik@notredame.org if you need additional information.
Spirit Wear Sales During Lunch - February 4 and 18
Spirit Wear will be on sale during lunch on Thursday, February 4 and 18.  Items can be paid for with cash or a check made out to Notre Dame High School.

Opportunities
EMT Course Offered
Easton EMS (448 Sport Hill Rd, Easton) will be jointly hosting an EMT class with Monroe. Individuals 16 years of age and older are eligible to attend. Classes will begin in late January and run through late spring and be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-10 pm and one Saturday per month. Classes will take place in Monroe EMS Headquarters and Easton EMS Headquarters according a schedule TBD.

A discount to residents of Easton and Monroe is being offered: only $250.00 plus cost of books. Non residents' cost is $600.00 plus cost of books. Click here for more information or visit WWW.EASTONEMS.COM.
The Genealogy & Language Groups to Host The Catholic Church & the 1916 Rising
The Genealogy and Language Groups will host "The Catholic Church and the 1916 Rising", on February 7, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Carolan Room at the Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road in Fairfield. This lecture is open to the general public. 

The lecture will be presented by Oliver P. Rafferty, SJ, Professor of History and Director of Irish Studies Programs, at Boston College. Fr. Rafferty will examine the attitude of the Catholic Church during the 1916 Rising, the controversy over whether the Pope had blessed the rising, condemnation of the rebellion by individual priests and bishops, and Vatican pressure on the Irish hierarchy to try to instill in the insurgents respect for the governing power. These and other issues will be explored in the course of the lecture.

Help plan seating and refreshments by registering in advance. Tickets are $5.00 ($2.00 for students with student ID). Register on-line at: marroyo@optonline.net, subject: "Irish History" and mail your check payable to "Feile, Inc." to: Mary Adams-Arroyo, 221 McGrath Court, Stratford, CT 06615. Please provide name, address, phone and email. For more information, call Mary at (203) 377-2346. This event is sponsored by Feile, Inc. Click here for more information. 
Scholarships Available
The Palace in Stamford is sponsoring several scholarship awards for high school students. The first will be awarded to four high school students for their writing of an original 15 minute, one act play. In additional to the scholarship, there will be a staged reading of the play with renowned New York actors. In addition, two scholarships will be awarded to one actor and one actress for their performance of a monologue or a scene from a play with another student. Visit the Palace website by clicking here for additional details under the Education Tab. The deadline for material submission is February 22, 2016.
Guidance Department Update
Reminder to Seniors and Senior Parents
January and February are the months for Financial Aid deadlines for all colleges.  Please check to see if your FAFSA and Profile are completed and if there is any other financial paper work needed for each individual college or university that you are applying to or have already been accepted to.
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
All State Players Honored at Banquet
Players from the girls' soccer team were honored at the Girls' Soccer All State Banquet at the Aqua Turf on Sunday, January 31. Pictured below from left to right: Samantha LaValle '17, Bryanna D'Arcangelo '16, Coach Wayne Mones, Raina Ceryak '16 and Sierra Chavez '16. 
Girls' Soccer State Championship Banquet
A banquet will be held for the girls' soccer team on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 6:00pm at Vazzano's Four Seasons in Stratford. Click here for more information.
Support ND Athletics and Place an Ad in our Program
Program advertising is available! Simply write down what you would like it to say and the ND Graphic Design students will lay out and design your ad for you! Or attach a business card and they will scan it at high resolution for placement in the program. Place an ad for your business, your child or for your favorite player or cheerleader. The ad will appear in all girls' and boys' home game programs. Click here for an order form.
Spring Sports
Sign-ups for Spring Sports have begun in Mr. Bleggi's office (Room 201).  Spring sports include baseball, softball, boys' lacrosse, girls' lacrosse, boys' golf, girls' golf, boys'/girls' track & field, girls' tennis.  Sign ups will end on Friday, February 5.
Get Your Lancer Gang Shirt and Get in for Free!
Notre Dame Lancer Gang long sleeve shirts are on sale in Mr. Olayos' office. The shirt is $20 and entitles the student to free admission to all home boys' and girls' basketball games (including games at Sacred Heart) and all home hockey games.
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