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Lancer Legacy Gala - March 12
There is only one week until Notre Dame's Fifth Annual Lancer Legacy Gala, which will will take place on March 12, 2016 at Sacred Heart University.  Please support this event as this is Notre Dame's biggest fundraiser of the year and supports activities, technology, Campus Ministry, and Notre Dame's continued growth.  It's a great way to have a fun evening with your spouse or a group of friends and another way to meet members, both past and present, of the Notre Dame community!  

A special Gala evite was sent to all parents. Please don't forget to RSVP. All ND parents who purchase a Gala ticket will have their name entered into a drawing for a $500 tuition credit.

There are several ways you can support this year's event including purchasing tickets or sponsoring the event, purchasing an ad in the Gala Program, or donating a gift or service to our auction (suggestions can be found on the Gala Giving Tree located in the Main Office).  Students returning an item for the auction will get a dress down day in the spring. 

For more information, please click here to log on to the Gala website. If you have any questions about this great event, please email Theresa Marzik at tmarzik@notredame.org.
ND Spotlight
February Students of the Month Announced
Congratulations to the February Students of the Month: Casey Butler '18, Mary 
Keden '19, Hakim Fleming '16, Shelby Nolan '17. 
ND Happenings
Social Studies Department Update
In Mr. Skawinski's American History classes, students have been learning about the dark history of slavery which lead to the Civil War. In one assignment, students were asked to reflect on their learning and create a Word Cloud including their thoughts on slavery and ways to describe it.

Students in Mr. Guerrera's freshmen classes completed presentations on European Society during the Middle Ages. Projects included creation of a sign to hang outside of a place of business, recruitment poster for Christian or Muslim army for the Crusades and a timeline for each of the Crusades.
Art Classes Create Tattoos
Mr. Testani's Contemporary Art class is creating detailed tattoos with animal themes. They created their images in black & white and worked with pen and ink to create the image. 
Students Become Teacher For The Day
Students in Miss Alberti's Spanish 2 Honors classes have been busy.  They have been brainstorming, collaborating, and creating lessons.  Each student was put into a pair/group.  Each group was responsible for teaching their fellow classmates a certain section of food vocabulary. They searched for pictures online, printed them out, introduced them to the class, posted them on bulletin boards, described them, used them in sentences and had students practice with them.  Some had oral practice, some had Quizlet usage, some had worksheets, while others created their own games (for example: Jeopardy).  he "teaching students" also had to determine the homework for their lesson.  Their goal: teach the material in a way that they connected to, understood, and enjoyed. 
Parent and Student Update
Campus Ministry Needs Donations for its Annual Easter Party
Campus Ministry is hosting its annual Easter Party for a local elementary school. We could use any donations for our Easter egg hunt or Easter baskets whether they are filled eggs or baskets already completed or just supplies to make them ourselves.  All donations can be brought to 201A to Miss Medoff by Thursday, March 17. 
Community Service Day Rescheduled
The Community Service Day that was originally scheduled for Friday, February 5, but was postponed due to the weather, has been rescheduled for Friday, March 11.  If there are any parents who are willing to chaperone and who are Virtus trained, please email Jess Medoff at jmedoff@notredame.org.
Drama Club Pasta Dinner
The Drama Club will be hosting a pasta dinner on Wednesday, March 30 from 6pm to 8pm in the ND cafeteria to benefit the spring production of Into the Woods. General admission tickets are $10. Children 4 and under are free. Students who order tickets in advance receive a student discount ($7). Tickets can be purchased at the door or ordered in advance from March 3 to March 22. Ticket order forms are available in the main office. Questions can be directed to Mr. St.Onge at jstonge@notredame.org or to Mrs. Marzik at tmarzik@notredame.org.
Socks and Hand Sanitizer Collection
Sister Eileen from the Bridgeport Homeless Project now has a great need for socks - new or gently used. Two hundred pairs are needed for adults and one hundred pairs are needed for infants and children. Also small containers of hand gels and sanitizers that can fit in back packs are needed. Please place all contributions into the container in the library through the end of May. Thank you for caring!
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
NEW EVENT COMING SOON - Prom Dress Sale
At the request of our students, we are quickly forming a committee to hold a Prom Dress Sale (for students to buy/sell/trade their dresses) at ND sometime this month or early April.  Anyone interested in helping out, please contact Denise Gagne at dgagne@sbcglobal.net.  We are still finalizing details so check back here next week for additional information!  You can also join the ND Fairfield Parents Swap Group on Facebook to get updates as they become available.
Parent Association Meeting - March 16
The next Parent Association meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 in the library, immediately following the Athletic Association meeting. We will outline events for next year, look back at the events from this year and begin sign-ups for 2016-17 volunteer opportunities.  
Guidance Department Update
Important Information About AP Exams
AP test information has been distributed to all teachers of AP courses. The test window for AP exams is May 2-May 13. Any student interested in taking the exams must sign up with Ms. Tiftikidis by March 15. VHS requires that students taking an AP online course take the AP exam for that subject.
First Choice College to Offer SAT Prep Classes 
First Choice College, our SAT partner, will be conducting classes on-campus Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm to 5:30pm beginning on March 10 for the May 7 SAT test. Only twelve spots are available! Classes offer 24 hours of instruction and 3 full-length practice tests for $649. Click here to register and use NDFFLD as your discount code. For more information, call 203-878-7998.
Spring College Fair
St. Joseph High School will be hosting a Spring College Fair on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the school Gymnasium.  Visit with representatives from over 80 colleges and universities.  All are invited. This is a good opportunity for Juniors to begin their college search process.
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. 

Scholarship Name
Deadline
2016 CarterCares Scholarship (Carter Mario)
3/25
Abbott & Fenner
6/10
American Fire Sprinkler Assoc.2015-16 AFSA Scholarship Award
4/16
American foreign Service Assoc. Scholarship
3/6
6/1
Assumption College/Brassard Scholarship
N/A
B.Davis Scholarship
5/23
College of Mt Saint Vincent
N/A
Connecticut Assoc. of Latinos
5/6
Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education (CALAHE)
5/6
3/31
4/19
Dunkin Donuts
3/15
Fairfield County's Community Foundation
3/21
FrontierInternet.com
4/22
Glenn Moon Scholarships
3/31
Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors
5/1
Long Hill Garden Club, Inc.(Trumbull Residents)
4/19
3/30
N/A
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
3/30
Professional Women in Construction
3/23
Signet Classics Student Scholarship
4/14
4/30
SP Scholarship
6/15
St. Patrick Scholarship
4/27
3/14
The Law offices of Anthony Vecchio
4/15
The Milton Fisher Scholarship
4/30
5/13
4/22
The Vera H. and William R Todd Foundation
5/1
Thomas L. Dickson Scholarship
5/5
5/6
5/6
Scholarship Opportunity
Morris, King and Hodge are proud to present a rewarding scholarship opportunity. The scholarship helps to spread the dangers of texting while driving. Click here for more information. There are three winners - with prize amounts totaling $4,200. Entries are due by April 30, 2016. 
Opportunities
Host Families Needed
International students attending Notre Dame in 2016-17 are in need of host homes for the academic year.  This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to get connected and learn about another part of the world as well as help an international student learn about the US culture.  Global Study pays a monthly stipend and is taking applications and can provide additional information. Please email: jayme@globalstudyconnections.com. You can also visit their website at www.globalstudyconnections.com.

Volunteer for the Greenwich International Film Festival

Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that unites the worlds of film, finance and philanthropy through a world-class film festival and social impact programming throughout the year. The second annual festival will take place June 9 to 12, and will support important human rights initiatives. The festival features 30+ film premieres and screenings, a star-studded Opening Night Party, educational panels, a Children's Acting Workshop, a Changemaker Honoree Gala that honors actors/artists who've used film for positive social change, and much more. Student volunteers are needed to assist with the Festival. Visit www.greenwichfilm.org or click here for more information.
Live Production of Faustina Messenger or Divine Mercy
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the moving, live production performed by actress Maria Vargo and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Holy Spirit School Auditorium in Stamford on Friday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.  The event is sponsored by Church of the Holy Spirit. 

Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide devotion to Christ's Divine Mercy. This drama also brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes Divine Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for our world today.  The program is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suitable for ages 13 and up.  
Admission is a $15.00.  For tickets and additional information, contact Holy Spirit Church Office at 203-322-3722 or rectory@holyspiritstamford.org, or click here. Watch the trailer & learn more at www.DivineMercyDrama.com.

Lancer Athletics
Congratulations to the boys basketball team who defeated #1 seed Immaculate High School on Thursday evening 76-64 to capture Notre Dame's second SWC league championship. Jesse McIntosh '16 was named tournament MVP. With the win, the boys' joined the girls' basketball team, who also won the SWC a week earlier, and made league history, as no school had ever captured both the boys and girls' titles in the same season. The boys begin state tournament play on Tuesday, when they host Enfield High School, at home, at 7:00 pm.
Spring Sports Start Dates

Saturday, March 19 - All teams meet at Notre Dame

  • Baseball - Freshmen/Sophomores: 8am - 10am, Juniors/Seniors: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Girls' Lacrosse - 10:00 am
  • Softball - 11:00 am
  • Boys' Lacrosse - 1:00 pm
Monday, March 21
  • Boys' Golf - 2:30 pm at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course
  • Girls' Golf - 2:30 pm at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course
  • Boys'/Girls' Track and Field - 2:30 pm - Chapel Lobby
  • Girls' Tennis - 2:30 pm at Veteran's Park Tennis Courts
Fall and Winter Athletic Banquet
The ND Athletic Department and the ND Athletic Association present the Fall and Winter Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, March 22 at 6:15 in the ND Gym. Team MVPs will be announced, All League award recipients and All Academic team recipients will be honored and All State winners will be recognized.Click here for more information. Forms must be returned by Wednesday, March 16. Contact Mr. Bleggi with any questions.
Good Luck To...
Good luck to Hakim Fleming '16 who will be competing the in the New England Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Providence, RI.

Good luck to the ND Cheerleading team who will be competing in the CIAC Class S State Cheerleading competition on Friday at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. The competition begins at 6:30pm.

Good luck to the Girls' and Boys' basketball teams as they play in the state tournament next week. The girls play on Monday, March 7 at home vs. Immaculate High School at 7pm. The boys play on Tuesday, March 8 at ND at 7pm against Enfield High School.

Good luck to the Boys' Hockey team who will play at the Milford Ice Pavilion on March 9 in first round of the Division 1 Tournament vs. Suffield/Granby/Windsor Locks at 6:00 pm. 

Good luck to ND Bowling team as they compete in the CIAC state bowling
tournament on Saturday in Newington.

Good luck to Joe Robles '18 as he will be competing in the SWC swimming championship on Friday at Masuk High School.
Students Interested in Playing Softball
There will be a mandatory meeting for all softball players on Monday, March 14 at 2:45 pm in the cafe.  If you are planning on trying out for the junior varsity or varsity team, you must attend the meeting.
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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