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6 Things You
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NDP'S AFTERNOON WORLD WALK - RSVP by Sunday, 1/18 - Details below for 1/22 event
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MLK DAY - No school on Monday, January 19 in observance of MLK, Jr. Day
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EXAM MAKE-UP DAY - Tuesday, January 20. If students do not have an exam to make up, they do not report to school on Tuesday.
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THIRD MARKING PERIOD BEGINS - Wednesday, January 21
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BLAKES UNIFORM SALE - Save 10% on uniform orders through the end of the month. Details below.
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JUNIOR PARENT COLLEGE PLANNING MEETING - January 28 - 7pm - RSVP link below
| | Students in Foundation Art Studio completed their Self-Reflective Collages for their Midterm projects. The word "collage" stems from the French word "coller" - which means "to glue." The students spent many class periods going through magazines, catalogs and newspapers to find words and images that related to them. They had to create an interesting and well crafted piece including their images, words and a photo of themselves as a child or as they appear today. The consensus was that ..."this is a fun project yet quite challenging to have to find all of the particular design elements in pre-printed media." | | ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS | | Need a passport and want to take advantage of a simple process? Passport Day will take place on the SHU campus on February 10 from 12-4 pm. ND families are invited to participate. Scan the QR code for passport details. | |
Join us for a Cultural Fair: NDP’s First-Ever Afternoon World Walk!
Celebrate cultures, stories, and community on Thursday, January 22 from 2:30–4:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Sponsored by the NDP Culture Committee, students, parents, faculty, and their families are invited to share their heritage through food samples and displays as we explore cultures from around the world - table to table! Please check your email for the invitation sent last week to this sure-to-be-fun event! This event has an RSVP date of this Sunday, 1/18 to allow for planning. All attendees are required to volunteer by bringing a food item or display to share their culture with our community. Come be part of a new NDP tradition and help us kick off the New Year with connection and celebration!
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Auditions Being Held for our Black History Month Celebration
NDP's Culture Committee is looking for talented students to be featured acts in our annual Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 27! Auditions for these acts will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on January 26, 27, & 28 afterschool in Room 305. Auditioning acts are strongly encouraged to have direct ties to Black History Month. Please have your student check in with Mrs. Morales for details!
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Bottle/Can Drive
Model UN is still accepting bottles and cans for the trip to Boston! Aluminum and plastic only.
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Shop your Lancers Sideline Store
Hey b-ball fans, players and coaches—bounce over to Sideline for custom gear that shows your winning style. Score jerseys, hoodies, caps and more. Save 20% when you spend $75+ with code COZY20. Click here to shop.
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Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale for pre-order. Click here to order. The cost is $85.
| | Click here to learn more about William & Mary's pre-college online program. It allows students to explore college-level subjects in fields like law, medicine, and business. Courses are 100% online and self-paced. These courses are for personal enrichment and are not eligible for Notre Dame credit. | | |
For the Class of 2027 and their Families
We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, January 28 at 7pm NDP College and Career Counselor, Mrs. Hanson, along with Sacred Heart University Admissions Counselor, Matt Plank, and Financial Aid Office's Matt Magliocco (NDP Alumni) will be presenting Junior College Night at Curtis Hall, Sacred Heart University. Due to the hall’s capacity, this event requires registration. RSVP Here! Read more...
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Share the News!
Update us on your college acceptances. Read more...
Show Us the Money!
New scholarships have been posted on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom and will be updated every week - go check them out!
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Athlete of the Week
Notre Dame Prep's 'Athlete of the Week' is sophomore wrestler Nate Derisme. Nate leads the team at the 190 lb. weight class with an impressive undefeated SWC in-conference record. This past weekend, he placed 6th at the Fairfield Invitational, competing against some of the top wrestlers in the state!
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NDP Strength and Conditioning Coach Featured
Click here to check out the article on Coach Tyler Tortora, Notre Dame's strength coach. Featured in Southern Connecticut University's news, it covers the ongoing studies he has obtained grants for that help with injury prevention and care involving our various athletic programs.
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Boys' Basketball
Boys' basketball will head to Springfield College this weekend to participate in the HoopHall classic. They will face Mater Dei High School of Los Angeles at 9 am.
Girls' Basketball
Girls' Basketball had a successful week with two conference wins over Stratford High School and Kolbe Cathedral.
Hockey
NDP Hockey dropped tough contests against top ranked teams in the state this past week, Cheshire and Fairfield Prep. The Lancers take the ice again on Monday when they host New Cannan at 6:15 pm.
Wrestling
NDP wrestlers had a successful weekend at Fairfeld Warde this past weekend. Strong finishes by Nate Mercilus-Derisme and Nick Wright led the Lancers. In a dual- meet versus Weston HS, Nate Mercilus-Derisme picked up an overtime win in the 190 weight class.
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Indoor Track
On January 10, the track and field team saw another successful meet, starting with the girls’ throwing events. NDP earned both first and third place, led by Cianna Andrew, who took first with a state-qualifying throw of 31’10”. Deirdre Baker followed with a strong performance, placing third with a throw of 26’8”.
On the track, Clare Quinn continued her impressive season by winning the 1000 m with a time of 3:33, qualifying for the SWCs. The girls’ 4 × 400 relay team of Mia Alvarado, Jezzmariah Almoldova, Clare Quinn, and Stephanie Silva also had a standout performance, running 4:44 to take first place on the day and currently ranked 35th in the state. On the boys’ side, the 4 × 200 relay team of Kaiden Tomkins, Kvaughn Dixon, LJ Richardson, and Alex Polica finished third with a time of 1:42 - an impressive result for their first time competing together. Finally, NDP had three boys place in the top ten of the 800 m run. Miles Feeley delivered a great performance, shaving 16 seconds off his previous time to finish eighth. Captain Chris Guerrera placed ninth, while Ekam Mohel rounded out the group with a personal-best performance in tenth place. Overall, it was a strong showing by the entire team.
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General Information
Home hockey games will be played at SHU’s Martire Arena, and basketball games will be played at the Notre Dame Prep gymnasium. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time at GoFan.
Notre Dame Prep students receive free admission when they present their Student ID at the gate!
Parents and families may purchase a ‘Winter Season Home Pass’ for $75. This pass is valid for all regular season home games for boys basketball, girls basketball, and hockey. A great deal!
Notre Dame Prep girls' basketball and boys' basketball games are streamed live on the NFHS network. Supporters may subscribe to the network and watch games here.
For latest updates, follow Notre Dame Athletics on Twitter @NDLancers
and Instagram @athletics.ndp
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