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ND Celebrates Veterans Day 2016
The Notre Dame community gathered in the Sacred Heart University Chapel of the Holy Spirit
on Friday morning, Veteran's Day, for the school's annual Veteran's Day Prayer Service. All known veterans of the ND community, both living and deceased, were remembered by name. Chaplain
Fr. Luke Suarez shared a fantastic homily speaking to the experiences of his brother
Christian who is in the military.
Paul Keegan '19 and
Jack Rohr '17 sang
America the Beautiful and
Angelica Zaccarola '19 and
Leanne Onofrio '19 sang
God Bless America.
Mr. David Vayda, father of
Anthony Vayda '20, shared his very moving experience as a member of the US Navy and received a standing ovation from the student body. We were also pleased to welcome
Stephen Cavallo '65 (Army) and his wife
Diane and
Zandra and
Stephen Sookoo, parents of
Ila Sookoo '19, who are both Navy veterans.
Students who read names of ND veterans during the Prayer Service included:
Andrew Fallon '17, Sean Buzzee '19, Margaux Atkins '18, Colin Burke '17, Josh Jeudy '17, Michael Bevino '17, Liv Silva '17, Safeen Ahmad '17, Jeremy Tierney '18, Liv Keden '17, Jenny Goldstein '17, Chelsea Ortiz '17, Delaney O'Keefe '17, Daniella Ambrister '18, Mary Keden '19, Meghan Burke '19, Paul Keegan '19, and Leanne Onofrio '19.
To read the full version of names that were read during the Prayer Service, click
here. Should there be any additions or updates, please email
Chris Cipriano at
ccipriano@notredame.org.
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Faculty Retreat
The faculty held their annual retreat last Friday at Assumption Church in Fairfield. Faculty enjoyed breakfast, heard from speakers Mrs. Janine Kyburz about mindfulness, and Father Jeff Gubbiotti, vocation director of the Archdiocese of Hartford, about vocation, and prepared lunches for Operation Hope in Fairfield before attending mass together.
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Campus Ministry Members Visit St. James School
On Wednesday
, members of Campus Ministry went to St. James School in Stratford and helped out in the fourth grade and kindergarten classrooms. Participants included sophomores Mary Keden, Christina Cheeseman, RJ Stueber, and Matt Carrara.
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Lunch at the Merritt Canteen
As a result of being the top fundraiser in the Walk-a-thon, Anthony Vayda '20 and five friends enjoyed a limo ride and lunch at the Merritt Canteen on Monday. Thanks to Jay Rodriguez, owner of the Canteen, for taking especially good care of the group and providing them with dessert and "seconds" - more food than anyone could finish.
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Parent and Student Update
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Thank you...
A big thank you to Joe Palmeri from Connecticut Tank Removal for the donation of portable lights for the football field - allowing our team to practice even with sunset occurring prior to 5:00 thanks to Daylight Savings Time. His donation is much appreciated by the coaches, the players and the school. For more information about Connecticut Tank Removal, visit their web site at cttank.com.
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Yearbooks On Sale
2017 Yearbook orders are now being taken. To purchase online, click
here. Enter code 14196 and place your order. If you prefer, students can bring cash or check for $80 (payable to Notre Dame) to the Main Office as well.
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Campus Ministry News
Campus Ministry Meeting
The next meeting for Campus Ministry will be on Tuesday, November 29.
Mite Box
Thanks to everyone who participated in this week's mite box collection for Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport. The winning homeroom was
Mrs. Almeida's and those students will have a dress down day next week. The next mite box is on Wednesday, November 30 for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.
Upcoming Service Opportunities
- Anyone interested in volunteering with St. Catherine's Academy After School Program is asked to come to a meeting in room 201A at 2:00 on Tuesday, November 15.
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Mix It Up Night at Lauralton Hall
Lauralton Hall in Milford is hosting a Mix it Up Night on November 18 from 7 to 10pm. All ND boys are invited to attend this event. Cost is $10 a person, casual dress, DJ, drinks and desserts available.
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Love Life
Love Life is meeting on
Thursday, November 17th at 2:00 in room 201A.
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Key Club Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Key Club is sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving Drive. Please bring FROZEN turkeys, any size, to the main entrance of the school on Friday morning, November 18. We are also collecting non perishable food items for Thanksgiving at the same time. Please be as generous as you can. All of these will be taken to Sr. Theresa and the Sisters of Charity. We are also in need of some drivers that morning. If you are Virtus trained and have a van or SUV and can help us out, please contact Mrs. Miller or Miss Z. Please let us know if you can provide a turkey or the fixings:
cmiller@notredame.org
or
szembrzuski@notredame.org
. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Pampered Chef FUN-draiser
Interested in traveling to Paris and Barcelona in April 2017 with
Mme. Zac and
Mrs. Guarino? The ND Travel Team will be holding a mandatory meeting at 6:00p on Monday, November 14 in the ND cafe for all student travelers (and their parents)!
Everyone is expected to attend this yummy meeting ~ FUN-draiser! Come meet Jennifer Vogelsong, our Paris to Barcelona Program Director from Students Love Travel (yes, she will be traveling with us in April)...taste some on-site-prepared Pampered Chef delights...and do a little Christmas shopping!
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ND Travel Group to Visit Ireland
The Notre Dame Travel Group will be traveling to Ireland this year from April 7 - 17. Students, teachers, parents, alumni, alumni parents and friends of our school community are invited to participate. The Ireland Heritage Tour is being organized by Mr. Carl Philipp, Assistant Principal, and Dr. Mary Callaghan, Academic Dean. Both have many years of experience in organizing and directing European travel groups. Plans currently include a 9-night, 10-day visit to the Emerald Isle. The approximate cost is $3300.00. The cost includes airport transfers in the US and Europe. In Ireland, the group will travel by deluxe motor coach. Accommodations are in 3-and 4-star hotels in double/triple rooms. Single rooms are available at additional cost. Overnights include Galway, Westport, Dublin, Cork, Dingle, Killarney and the Bunratty/Shannon area. Meals include 9 full Irish or buffet breakfasts at hotels. Dinners are included each night at local restaurants or hotels. Lunches are not included. Comprehensive sightseeing is offered by our coach driver/escort and local guides for city sightseeing & at special attractions. Our visit includes some free-time. Optional tours which often add substantial costs to European trips are not offered. Except for lunches and personal purchases, we have tried to include all expenses in the cost of the trip. Click here for more information.
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Appalachia 2017 Applications Due By November 18
Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in applying for the 2017 service trip to Appalachia are reminded that applications are due no later than
November 18
. This year's trip will return to Neon, Kentucky and take place from
June 24 - July 2
. Click here for additional trip details and an application. Please contact Mr. Cipriano with any questions.
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Save the Date! - Convivio March 3 - 5
Every year in the Diocese of Bridgeport, over two-hundred teens take part in a weekend event named CONVIVIO, an international conference of Catholic youth. The program first came to the United States in 2010. Coming from different towns and regions, teens meet at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield to be challenged in their Faith and to encounter Christ. This year's event will be held from March 3 - 5, 2017. Click here for more information.
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Earn Money for ND with Amazon Smile
Do you shop on Amazon? Now you can earn money for ND just by shopping. Go to
https://smile.amazon.com
and log into your Amazon account. Search for Notre Dame Catholic High School and begin shopping.
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to ND.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know, same products, same prices, same service.
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Advancement/Alumni Office Update
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2017 Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations Deadline Extended
This award honors individuals whose deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life's work and/or service to their communities. The honoree's spirit and leadership should be worthy of recognition and have inspired praises and gratitude among his or her peers.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 18, 2016
. Next year's Alumni Hall of Fame inductions will be held on March 11, 2017 during Notre Dame's 60th Anniversary Celebration.
Click
here
for a nomination form.
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Class of 1966 - 50th Reunion
Plans are underway for the Class of 1966 50th Reunion. Please contact ND's alumni director,
Theresa Marzik at
tmarzik@notredame.org if you would like to help organize this very special milestone.
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60th Anniversary - Limited Edition T-Shirts
To celebrate Notre Dame's 60th anniversary, we are selling limited edition t-shirts for only $20. This is a fun way to commemorate this special year and a great gift for the past, current or future Lancer in your life!
Orders can be placed by emailing
parentassociation@notredame.org
. Youth sizes available upon request.
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Parent Association Update
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Mark Your Calendars with these Upcoming Events
Spirit Wear Sales
Start your Christmas shopping early and check out our new line of Spirit Wear! We will be taking orders until Friday, November 18 with delivery before we leave for Christmas break. Complete the
attached
order form and send in along with your payment to the attention of Theresa Marzik.
Scrapbooking Event - November 19th
The Scrapbooking Committee is still in need of parent and student volunteers to donate food items, sell raffle tickets and help with serving food, clean up and set up. Please
click here
to sign up to volunteer or donate requested food items. Please contact Michele McGuire at mlmcguir@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
Holiday Cookie Sale
Our Holiday Cookie Sale will take place on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10. See the attached flyers for information on this popular event as well as guidelines for baking and sharing your favorite treat!
Parent Association Membership
Not a member of
ND's Parent Association
yet? Join now
by
clicking
here
!
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Guidance Department Update
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College Rep Visits
Visits from college representatives are well underway. Seniors should look on Naviance for the full schedule. Seniors must sign up on Naviance to visit with a college representative. Once signed up, please stop by the Guidance Office at least two days prior to get a pass for that day. No student will be allowed to leave homeroom without a pass. All visits will be at 8:00 a.m. in Room 205.
Upcoming Reps:
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Monday, November 7 |
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University of
Scranton
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Tuesday, November 8 |
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York College
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Wednesday, November 9 |
| Mass College of Liberal Arts |
Thursday, November 10 |
| Monmouth University |
Friday, November 11 |
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Seniors - Attend Albertus Magnus Fall Instant Decision Day
Albertus Magnus College invites all students to attend their Fall Instant Decision Day on Saturday, November 19
. Students who attend the event will be given an instant decision on their application and will be notified if they qualify for a contingent merit based scholarship. Students
are encouraged to complete an online application and arrive prepared with all other applicable application materials. Students will need to supply Albertus with a transcript, SAT/ACT scores, letters of recommendation and a personal essay.
The event will be held from 9:00 a.m until 1:00 pm. If you have any questions for Albertus, please call 800-578-9160 or visit their web site:
www.albertus.edu
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Scholarships for Seniors
Scholarships for seniors who will be attending college in the fall of 2017 have been posted on Naviance. Look under scholarships and see what scholarships are out there. If you have any questions, please stop by the Guidance Office.
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Volunteer Opportunities at The Discovery Museum
Volunteer and Community Service opportunities are available at The Discovery Museum! A range of options are available, giving students a great opportunity to get first-hand experience in a number of different departments. For more information click here. For an application, click here.
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Lancer Week In Review
The
football team lost last week to one of the top LL schools in the state, Newtown. Despite the loss, the team never gave up and showed a lot of pride. The team will be in action
on Friday (11/11) vs Stratford away at Penders Field at
6pm.
The
boys' soccer team started the CIAC Class S tournament with a bang
on Tuesday with a 7-0 win over Housatonic Regional.
Felipe Canzian '18 scored 3 goals and had an assist, and
Dylan Wade '19, Vinicius Santana '17, Sebastian Velez '18, and
Colin Burke '17 each scored a goal.
Marcelo DeSouza '19 made 2 saves in the win. The Lancers took a 2-2 game into overtime versus Old Lyme in the second round game. The Lancers then scored five goals in OT to win 7-2. ND plays Wamogo on
Saturday, November 12 at 12:45 pm at Veteran's Field. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students (CIAC prices).
The
girls' soccer team (# 4 seed) has won their first three games in the Class M state tournament defeating Bethel, East Catholic and Cromwell by a combined score of 14-2.
Samantha LaValle '17 scored all 9 goals for the Lancers in the first two wins.
Brianna Kydes '17 had 6 assists,
Erika Quinones '17 2 assists and
Carly Zajac '19 1 assist in the first two games.
Samantha Camacho '18 made 6 saves in the first two games. With the wins, the girls will play in the Class M Semi-Finals on Monday, November 14 versus Tolland - time and location to be determined. Admission to the game is $10 for Adults, $5 for students and seniors.
The girls' volleyball team won their first round state game
on Monday
defeating Ellis Tech 3-0. They advanced to the second round against the #2 seed team Coventry High School. The girls lost to Coventry 3-0 which ended their season. Coach Mercado, Coach Allen and the team should be proud for a successful season. A special thanks and congratulation to our seniors Liv Silva, Liv Keden, Shelby Nolan, T'iara Green, Carmela Badolato, Mary Biasetti and Kim Valdovinos for a great four year career.
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Athletic Event Season Passes Available
All Season athletic passes are on sale in Mr. Bleggi's office (Room 201) starting on Tuesday, September 6. Family passes are $75 (good for 4 people) and individual passes are $40. Please make checks out to Notre Dame HS.
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Join the Athletic Association
If you are interested in joining the ND Athletic Association for the 2016-17 school year, please click here to sign up on line.
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Nov. 16 - Academic Banquet/Honor Society Inductions
Nov. 18 -
Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations/Appalachia Applications Due
Nov. 19 - Scrapbooking Event
Nov. 20-21- Juniors' Trip to Boston
Nov. 22 - Senior Retreat
Nov. 23 - Half day/Powder Puff Football Game
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