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Happy Mother's Day
A very happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the Notre Dame family. Thank you for all that you do - day in and day out. Enjoy your special day on Sunday!
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CIAC Scholar-Athlete Award
Congratulations to Liv Keden '17 and Andrew Fallon '17 - Notre Dame's recipients of the CIAC Scholar-Athlete Award. Liv and Andrew were honored on Sunday evening at the Aqua Turf in Southington.
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Congratulations to the Recipients of College Book Awards
Congratulations to the following juniors who were named as recipients of college book awards from the following universities: Tina Savvaides - Fairfield University, Lindsay Salvati - Harvard Club of Southern Connecticut, Emma Sweeney - Regis College, Maggie Buckley - Cornell University, Rosie O'Mahony - Wellesley College. Students were identified based upon their academic achievement.
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Campus Ministry Students Out In The Community
On Friday
, Campus Ministry sponsored a big brother and sister trip to see Cinderella at The Downtown Cabaret in Bridgeport with the third graders from St. Ann's School in Bridgeport. Participants included Kacy Adams, Madison Bertram, Deja Bynoe, Sam Camacho, Emily Carlson, Geno Casceilo, Aidan Conroy, Alexander Fernandes, Dan Guarini, Star Hooker, Justin LaSella, Sydney Manzo, Angel Maria, Patrick Milner, Sierra O'Keefe, Ruben Ramirez, Luke Teitell, Jeremiah Vidal, Brandon White, Amanda Wilkins, and Ashley Zupo.
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Love Live Club To Sponsor "Eat, Pray, Love"
The Love Life Club is sponsoring "Eat, Pray, Love" on
Thursday, May 18
. The morning will start with quick prayer at
7:30 a.m.
in the chapel followed by breakfast in the cafeteria. The cost is $3 and money and sign ups should be given to a Love Life member or Miss Medoff in room 201A by
Tuesday
.
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Students Participate in Project Limulus
Biology and Environmental Science students attended a lecture at Sacred Heart University presented by Professor Jo-Marie Kasinak of the Marine Biology Department on Monday, May 8
. Project Limulus is a study examining the ecology of the Long Island Sound Horseshoe Crab which has been conducted for the past 18 years. Students learned the value of horseshoe crabs to medical research (their blue blood is used to test vaccines for impurities), their value to the ecosystem, and their economic importance. A group of 25-30 student volunteers will visit Southport Beach on May 24
, to collect data and tag horseshoe crabs for SHU's ongoing study.
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College Essay Workshop for Juniors - Only 10 Spots Left
Are you or do you know a current junior who wants to get a head start on the college application process? One of the best things a student can do over the summer is to write his or her college essay. There will be a college essay workshop on
Tuesday, May 23 from
2-3pm in room 207 for interested students. We will go over the Common App essay questions and brainstorm topics. Please see or email Mr. Sulzycki (
[email protected]) to reserve a spot...
only 10 spots left.
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Club Meetings
- Students for Life Club - Friday, May 19 in room 206. See Miss Mazal with any questions.
- Creative Writing Club - Thursday, May 18 at 2:05 in room 205...new members are always welcome.
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ND Junior-Senior Prom Tickets On Sale Until May 16
The 2017 Notre Dame Junior-Senior Prom will take place on
Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Waterview in Monroe. The prom will be held from
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Tickets will be on sale until
May 16th and the cost is $85.00 a person. Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria from
Mr. Carl Philipp
or after school from
Miss Zembrzuski
. Students attending the prom are asked to make their meal choice when buying their tickets. If any student has special dietary restrictions, they are asked to see Miss Zembrzuski. If a junior or senior is bringing a date from outside of the school, they must also have their date submit a permission slip. Click
here
to view the menu choices. Click
here
for a copy of the permission slip.
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The Connecticut Writing Project
The Connecticut Writing Project offers Summer Writing Labs for high school students at Fairfield University. These week-long, high-quality workshops focus on topics such as novel writing, sports journalism, and the college essay. To apply, visit CWP's website
. See Mr. Sulzycki if you have any questions.
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The Face of Prayer
On Divine Mercy
Sunday, Bishop Caggiano announced an exciting new movement - The Face of Prayer - an online crusade that brings together social media, text alerts, and the power of prayer.
Are you willing to pray with the Bishop Caggiano every day? Text a selfie, your prayer intention, or the word "pray" to 55778 and join in the journey as we learn more about the power of prayer. Participants will receive a daily prayer intention from the bishop that ends with a call to prayer. The goal of the campaign is to have thousands of people - especially our young church - praying each day alongside the Bishop as we grow together in holiness. Be the face of prayer and join today.
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NCYC
Join Bishop Caggiano and more than 23,000 young people from around the country at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianpaolis, IN this November. The Diocese of Bridgeport will be traveling together as a group. The cost is $575 per person. This includes conference registration, bus transportation, hotel accommodations, and t-shirts. For more information contact Evan Psencik at [email protected].
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Faith-Filled Text Messages
Parents are invited to receive a tip each
Monday via text designed to help you assist young people encounter Jesus Christ. Text "FirstTeachers" to 84576. This information is made possible by the Diocese of Bridgeport Leadership Institute. For more information, visit
www.formationreimagined.org.
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Yearbooks Soon to Sell Out
2017 Yearbook orders are now being taken. To purchase, students can bring cash or check for $80
(payable to Notre Dame) to the Main Office.
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Parent Association Update
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Bacon & Brew Fest - Many Volunteers Needed
Calling all Alumni, Parents & Grandparents! We have a new and exciting event coming up and we need your help! Please consider volunteering for the inaugural Bacon & Brew Fest on Saturday, June 10 (from 12-4pm). Opportunities include set-up the night before, registration, break down and much more! We are also looking for one or two people to organize a committee to run a Cookoff Contest for bacon inspired dishes.
If you are available and interested in helping to make this event a success, please consider volunteering your time.
Click here
to visit the Sign Up Genius. All volunteers who sign up before 5/26 get a FREE t-shirt!
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Advancement/Alumni Office Update
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Earn Money for ND with Amazon Smile
When you #StartWithaSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Notre Dame High School. Bookmark the link
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/06-1083785
and support us every time you shop.
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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
[email protected]
. Youth sizes available upon request.
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Guidance Department Update
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UConn ECE Course Consent Forms Due May 16
Students who are eligible to enroll in the UCONN ECE courses must return their consent forms to the Guidance Office by Tuesday, May 16. Payment is not due at this time. UConn
will bill the student directly via email in July. Please contact
Mrs. Seperack if you have any questions. Click
here for a copy of the form.
Seniors
All seniors are reminded to complete their graduation surveys on Naviance and include all financial assistance received by each college. Please see
Mr. Bleggi for assistance. Also seniors need to fill out the form that tells the Guidance Office where they will attend and where to send their final transcript.
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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Caribe Summer Softball & Baseball Opening Day is June 17th
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Volunteer Opportunities Available at the Nutmeg State Games
What does it take to host an event like the Nutmeg State Games, Connecticut's largest Sports Festival? It takes, of course, the VOLUNTEER! The volunteer is the cornerstone to the success of the Nutmeg State Games.The Nutmeg State Games would not be able to operate efficiently without the services of hundreds of volunteers that have loyally served since the inception of the "Games" in 1989. Every year, the Nutmeg State Games needs the assistance of volunteers to help run our events.
Volunteers range from:
Game Administrators, Registration Guides, Scorers
, Timers, and Awards Assistants.
To view the Nutmeg State Games Sport Offerings Schedule, please click here!
Volunteers can pick the area and sport they would like to be involved with. Volunteers who devote a mere four hours of their time will receive a Nutmeg State Games Event Staff t-shirt. In addition, you'll receive the satisfaction of knowing you were an integral part of making the Nutmeg State Games a success!
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Open Your Heart and Home to a Notre Dame International Student
ND has two agencies looking for host families: AIEP and EduBoston.
AIEP
A welcoming family is needed to host International students that will attend Notre Dame arriving in August for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. As a host family, you will offer an international student the opportunity to discover America through your eyes throughout the school year. Your family will not only gain a new family member, but will also learn about a different culture, its values and tradition, language, food and more.
Interested Host Families would be required to provide their student with meals, transportation to/from school (busing and carpooling where available), and a private bedroom. To offset the costs of hosting, a generous monthly stipend in the amount of $1,000 per student is offered - Host Families may host up to 2 students of the same gender.
All students studying in the U.S. are required to undergo a detailed application process including a one-one-one SKYPE interview with an AIEP staff member, English proficiency testing, medical pre-screening and other application requirements for the schools they will be attending.
AIEP is our partnered professional agency that specializes in guardianship and homestay programs for international students.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an AIEP host family, please contact AIEP at 203.992.2437 or visit www.aiepusa.com.
Please mention you saw this notice or heard about AIEP through our school . For every family that signs up with AIEP, is accepted into the program and is assigned a student(s), AIEP will give our school a $500 referral.
EduBoston
As we look ahead at the next Academic Year, we are reaching out to you, your friends and family asking if you would consider being a Host Family to the student who is very far away from home. In addition,
EduBoston
offers generous compensation packages to their carefully selected host families.
EduBoston has made it simple for you to contact their Host Family Service Center, or to refer a friend or family member who may be interested. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the world right from your home. We encourage you to learn more about hosting an EduBoston student. Contact EduBoston's Host Family Service Representative Rebecca Tyler at 617-208-8544, email [email protected] or visit http://www.eduboston.com for more information. |
Singers Wanted
Any student looking to share his or her vocal talents should consider auditioning for the Diocesan Choir for Youth - C 4 Y. For information about the program, click
here.
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New ND Spirit Wear Available
New ND spirit wear is available at Blanchettes. Click
here to view and order items.
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Spring Athletic Banquet
The Spring Athletic Banquet will be held on Monday, June 5 at 6 pm at Vazzano's Four Seasons in Stratford. Team MVPs will be announced, All League award recipients and All Academic team recipients will be honored and All State winner recognized. Click
here for more information and to RSVP.
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Fall Sports Sign Ups End May 24
All students interested in trying out for a Fall Sport, sign ups will
begin on
Monday, May 8
in Mr. Bleggi's office. Fall sports include
football, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, girls' volleyball, and boys and
girls cross country.
Sign ups will end on
Thursday, May 24.
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ND Cheerleading
All students interested in trying out for the ND Cheerleading team for next year must attend a mandatory meeting on
Monday, May 15 at 6:30 pm
in the gym. A parent/guardian must attend the meeting with the student. Tryouts for the team will be held on
Thursday, May 18 from
6:30-8:00 pm
,
Saturday, May 20 from
8:00-10:00 am
, and
Monday, May 22 from
6:30-8:00 pm
. Students interested are asked to sign up in Mr. Bleggi's office
. Any questions concerning meeting or tryouts, please email Coach Ciri
llo at
[email protected].
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Lancer Week in Review
Continuing her consistent season, girls' tennis singles player Hailey Hughes notched a solid win over Immaculate 6-0, 6-4.
With three matches left, 1 against Abbott Tech and two vs. Jonathan Law, seniors Guymara Manigat and Patriney Alteus, utilizing aggressive ground strokes and maximum court coverage, are optimistic of more wins to end the season.
Lancers' baseball defeated Bassick 17-2.
Jose Mercado '17 pitched for the win, Brian Gallagher '17 went 2-2 with a walk and 2 runs scored, Jeremy Tierney '18 went 2-2 with a double and a run scored, Mike Bevino '17 went 2-2 with 3 runs scored. Pete Minore '18 went 2-5 with a double, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. Jose Mercado '17 went 2-4 with a double, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored, Jacob Rainey '18 went 2-4 with a double, 2 RBI and a run scored. Both Bob Karosy '18 and Brian Gallagher '17 hit home runs in a loss to Pomperaug.
Last week the softball team defeated Brookfield, Kolbe and Bethel to run its record to 15-0 but lost
6-4 to a very good Pomperaug team.
Girls' golf had a great win vs. Immaculate with a team score of 212. Great rounds by Jenny Goldstein, Adara Holecz, Sierra O'Keefe, Kate Pond and Amelia Allen brought the team to victory and give the team a chance to win every time they play.
The boys' golf team improved its record to 5-7 this week. The Lancers shot a season low of 161 against Stratford on Wednesday. The team was led by AJ Bouvier 18 shooting 36 and Safeen Ahmad '17 shooting 37.
The boys' lacrosse team was in action against Masuk High School this week. Senior Tyler Stein had both of the team's only goals in a 13-2 loss to the Panthers. The team will look to get a win when they play their senior game on Saturday against Holy Cross High School.
The girls' lacrosse team faced the Masuk Panthers at home on Tuesday.
Lindsay Salvati '18 recorded a record of 12 ground balls in the 16-5 loss for the Lancers along with the last goal of the game. Salvati's aggressive play led to 6 draw possessions and 2 caused turn overs. Kaitlyn Ciufo '18 led with the first 5 goals for Notre Dame. Assists came from Delaney O'Keefe '17, Erin O'Brien '18, Jenna Sabia '19, and Ila Sookoo '19. Emma Sweeney '18 finished strong in net with 5 saves, 5 clears, and 11 goals against.
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