Dear Parents,

Congratulations to all the students who had their moment in the spotlight at last week’s Talent Show! Every performer was truly wonderful and we were so happy to see the kids have so much fun! Our next evening together as a school community will be on <strong>Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 PM</strong> for our <strong>Graduation and Honors Celebration</strong>. All students will be recognized for their outstanding achievements, and of course, we will have a fabulous send-off for our seniors. If you would like to help with the cost of sheet cakes and punch for the Honors Reception, please contact me.

The <em>Measures of Academic Progress(MAP)</em> standardized tests will be administered next week on <strong>May 5, 6 &amp; 8</strong>. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest, has a good breakfast and arrives to school on time. We assure students that these tests are for our information about the effectiveness of our teaching and our program and we place no pressure on the students for performance. The students are only encouraged to do their very best. Accommodations are in place to support each child’s individual needs so that the testing experience creates minimal concerns. Test results will be sent home shortly before parent-teacher conferences at the end of May.

All the best,

Mrs. Lori Riti

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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong></span></p>
 <strong>ACADEMIC WARNINGS</strong>

Interim Reports are enclosed with this Wednesday Envelope only if your child is at an academic warning level of achievement (D or F). Please keep one copy for yourself and sign and return the second copy. Thank you.

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<strong>PROM FUNDRAISER</strong>

A fundraiser to benefit prom will be held at <em>The Painted Conch</em> at 1242 SW Pine Island Road #17 in Cape Coral on <strong>this Friday, May 2 at 7:00 PM.</strong> There are 30 spaces available. Please sign up on line at <a href="http://www.thepaintedconch.com/">www.thepaintedconch.com</a>. Please select “DeLaSalle fundraiser”. Thanks for your support!

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<strong>ORIGAMI OWL FUNDRAISER</strong>

April 23 (today) is the last day for this fundraiser. To participate in this fundraiser, you can place an order online at <a href="http://www.serendipity.origamiowl.com/parties/DeLaSalleAcademyFundraiser255477/collections.ashx">http://www.serendipity.origamiowl.com/parties/DeLaSalleAcademyFundraiser255477/collections.ashx</a>.

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<strong>P.E. AND WATER</strong>

Please try to send water bottles with your student on PE days. The warmer weather is here and the extra hydration on the field is really helpful.

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<strong>TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION</strong>

Enclosed is a letter from Mrs. Amy Graebner regarding Teacher &amp; Staff appreciation on Friday, May 23, along with an envelope to use for voluntary donations. For more information, please call Amy Graebner (970-778-5991) or Bonnie Ross (239-357-1682).

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<strong>DE LASALLE SUMMER CAMP</strong>

Our fabulous summer camp program will run for four weeks in June. Information and registration forms were sent home earlier this month. Please call the office for more information. Enclosed is a list of arts and craft supplies that we are in need of.  If you happen to have any of the items please send them in to Ms. Yvonne’s attention.  Thank you for all your help!

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<strong>SAVE THE DATE</strong>

We <strong>ARE</strong> moving to our new campus location on <strong>May 31!!!!</strong>  We need the support of every family in order to accomplish this task in one day.  Please call Bonnie Ross at 239-357-1682 if you have questions.

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<strong>CLUB NEWS</strong>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Chorale</em></strong> (chorus) rehearses on <strong>Thursdays </strong>after school, <strong>3:30-4:30</strong>.</li>
	<li><strong><em>YoPlay Yoga Club</em></strong> meets on <strong>Wednesdays</strong> after school, <strong>3:30-4:30</strong> through May 14.</li>
	<li><strong><em>Dance Class</em></strong> is on <strong>Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. </strong></li>
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<strong>SPORTS NEWS</strong><strong>: </strong>
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	<li>The <strong>Spring Sports Dinner and Awards Banquet</strong> is <strong>Thursday, May 8, at 6 PM</strong> at the De LaSalle Sports Pavilion.  We will recognize the following teams: basketball, cheerleading and soccer.</li>
	<li><strong>Intramural Soccer</strong> practices on <strong>Thursdays from 3:30-5:00.</strong></li>
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<strong>CALENDAR REMINDERS</strong>

May 6-8 MAP Standardized Testing

May 8     Spring Sports Banquet

May 17   High School Prom

May 20   Graduation &amp; Honors Celebration 7:00 PM

May 22   12:30 dismissal Parent Teacher Conferences

May 23   No school - Parent Teacher Conferences

May 26   No school – Memorial Day Holiday

May 29   12:30 Dismissal