Dear Parents,

A great big thank you goes out to all the students in the Cheerleading Squad, Student Government, Chorale, and Drum Line for volunteering their time to promote our school at the reception/open house last night. The students did a fabulous job! Many, many thanks to Bonnie Ross and all the parent volunteers who made the event run so smoothly. Because of everyone’s effort, our guests were truly overwhelmed by the De LaSalle spirit!

Have a super week!

Ms.  Moreau

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<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></strong></p>
 <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CROP ‘TIL YOU DROP</span></strong>

Our next crop is scheduled for Saturday, <strong>March 16</strong> at De LaSalle. Please join us for this fun day from 10:00 AM ‘til ??? The cost of the event is $30, which includes Make ‘n’ Takes, door gifts, lunch, dinner, snack and all beverages. We hope to have a sold out event! Contact Bonnie Ross at 239-245-8212 to register for the event.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GOLF TOURNAMENT</span></strong>

If you were unable to join us at the Home and School meeting, you will find your Golf Tournament packet in this Wednesday envelope.  Please read through the material.  If you have any questions, please call Bonnie Ross 239-245-8212.  To ensure the success, if each family provides two donations, sponsorships or advertisements, we will achieve our goal for this fundraiser.  Remember donations acquired help you accumulate your volunteer hours. Meeting dates for the Golf Tournament Committee are on the March calendar enclosed.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT</span></strong>

The Home &amp; School Association is hosting a Family Movie Night on <strong>March 15</strong>. Please see the enclosed flyer for more information. We hope to see you there!

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHOCOLATE BUNNY FUNDRAISER</span></strong>

Support your Home &amp; School Association by purchasing a chocolate bunny for your child. Orders are due by <strong>March 7</strong>. Bunnies will hop over on March 22. Bunnies are $2 each and proceeds will be used to help purchase PE equipment.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR</span></strong>

A registration packet for 2013-2014 was sent home in last week’s Wednesday Envelope.  All registrations and financial aid applications for returning students must be completed no later than <strong>March 15</strong>. If you intend to apply for tuition assistance, please keep in mind that the financial aid application requires minimum documentation of income via your W-2 for 2012 <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span></strong> tax return from 2011 or 2012. You may begin applying for tuition assistance at any time through FACTS Grant &amp; Aid Assessment. You will find this information on the De LaSalle Academy website under “Admissions.” Click on the link under <em>De LaSalle Academy Scholarships</em>.  For families who receive McKay Scholarships this year, re-enrollment in the McKay program is handled by Ms. Gentry and no further action is needed by you.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SUPPLIES NEEDED </span></strong>

Wow! It’s just the end of February and we’ve just about run out of pencils! We would be grateful if you could please send in one package of pencils for your child. We would also deeply appreciate donations of anti-bacterial or baby wipes and paper towels.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPRING PICTURES</span></strong>

Information packets for Spring Pictures are enclosed. Students who have a <strong><em>paid order form</em></strong> for pictures may wear NUT Day clothing<strong><em>.</em></strong> Only students with pre-paid order forms will have their picture taken on <strong>March 5.</strong>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOOK FAIR</span></strong>

It’s that time of year again. The De LaSalle Library is having a spring Scholastic Book Fair from <strong>April 4-April 9</strong>. The library is looking for morning, daytime and early evening volunteers to assist with running the fair. Please contact Christine Haworth if you can volunteer at any time during the fair.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></strong>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Chorale</em></strong> meets on Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Tarpons Basketball</em></strong>:  Basketball Practice is on <strong>Mondays and Thursdays </strong>after school, 3:30-5:00.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Tarpons Cheerleading</em></strong>: <strong>THERE IS NO PRACTICE TODAY. </strong>Practice resumes next week on <strong>Mondays and Wednesdays </strong>after school, 3:30-5:00.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Chess Club</em></strong>:  The Chess Club meets on <strong>Wednesdays, </strong>in the Drama Room, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></strong>

March 5                                               Spring Pictures and Senior Portraits

March 15                                             Family Movie Night

March 16                                             Crop ‘til You Drop

March 21                                             Home &amp; School Meeting

March 22                                             End 3<sup>rd</sup> Quarter

March 25-29                                       No School – Spring Break

April 3                                                  Spring Sports Banquet