Dear Parents,

This week we will have our final Parent-Teacher conference of the school year. Enclosed in this Wednesday Envelope you will find the results of your child’s standardized testing, along with a letter that explains how to interpret the results. For students who are returning to De LaSalle, the 2013-14 Student Support Plan is also enclosed for your review. Teachers will focus on these two documents at conferences and they welcome your questions. Our goal is for every parent to understand what their child has achieved this year, and what goals are appropriate for the year ahead. Thank you in advance for taking the time to attend this important meeting so we can collaborate on behalf of your child.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the members of the De LaSalle Chorale, and their directors Ms. Kinnunen and Ms. Torcaso. The chorale was so inspiring at their concert at Lakes Park on Saturday, making everyone shed happy tears. We will have the opportunity to hear them sing again at the <b>Graduation and Honors Celebration on May 28</b> at Riverside Church.

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Have a fabulous week!

Ms.  Moreau
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES</span></b>

Conferences take place on <b>Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24.</b> Please remember that school will dismiss at 12:30 on <b>May 23</b> and there is no school on <b>May 24 </b>so that conferences can take place<b>. </b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REPORT CARDS and THERAPY PROGRESS REPORTS</span></b>

Final report cards and therapy progress reports will be mailed home on <b>Monday, June 3.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GRADUATION &amp; HONORS CELEBRATION</span></b>

On <b>May 28 at 6:30 PM </b>we will enjoy one of the most important events of our school year! In addition to commemorating the graduation of our seniors, the inaugural Class of 2013, every student in the school community will be honored in a special way during the awards ceremony. Please join us at Riverside Church for this fabulous occasion! A cake and punch reception will take place following the ceremony.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REHEARSAL FOR GRADUATION &amp; HONOR’S CELEBRATION</span></b>

If we don’t have your child’s permission form for travelling to Riverside Church for rehearsal, a second copy is enclosed. Please return it to school tomorrow.
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BUS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CHANGES</span></b>

<b>                Wednesday, May 29      Last day for regular AM and PM bus service.  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Last day for afterschool program</span>.</b>

<b>                Thursday, May 30            Bus service available in the morning.   <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NO</span> bus service in the afternoon.</b>

<b>                Friday, May 31                  Bus service available in the morning.  Bus leaves <span style="text-decoration: underline;">early</span> in the afternoon at 12:30. Bus</b>

<b>                                                                Will arrive at Burnt Store R. by 1:10 PM and at the Del Prado stop by 1:35.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL ASSOCIATION – ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2013-14</span></b>

A ballot is enclosed for you to nominate members of the school community for the officers’ slate for our Home &amp; School Association. In the year ahead, we hope to continue the excellent work started by this year’s officers.
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">UNIFORM EXCHANGE</span></b>

After Memorial Day weekend, students may wear NUT Day attire through the end of the school year (May 28-31). We do this so that parents may send in used uniforms for the Home &amp; School Association’s annual Uniform Exchange. If you wish to participate, please send in used uniforms on Tuesday, May 28. The <b>FREE </b>uniform exchange will take place on <b>Wednesday, May 29 from 8:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-4:00 PM</b> and on <b>Thursday,</b> <b>May 30 from 8:00-9:00 AM.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2013-14 PACKETS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS</span></b>

Students who are returning to De LaSalle Academy will receive the back to school packet at the end of June. Parents are requested to complete all of the forms and return them to school prior to the start of the school year on August 8.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

May 23                                  12:30 Dismissal – Parent-Teacher Conferences

May 24                                  No school – Parent-Teacher Conferences

May 27                                  No school – Memorial Day

May 28                                  6:30 PM Graduation &amp; Honors Celebration – Riverside Church

May 30                                  12:30 Dismissal – Teacher Appreciation Day – No afterschool or bus service

May 31                                  12:30 Dismissal – Last Day of School! – Begin Summer vacation.

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<strong>COMING UP FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014</strong>

August 6                              Open House for 2013-14 6:00 PM at Riverside Church - 7:00 PM visit classrooms on campus

August 8                              School resumes for 2013-14

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