Dear Parents,

Today we are enclosing your child’s Interim Progress Report for 3<sup>rd</sup> Quarter. Please review the information and sign and return one copy of the report on Thursday. As always, we are very happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

We look forward to seeing everyone at <b>this Thursday’s Home &amp; School Meeting</b> at 6:30 at Riverside Church. We will have three presenters, including information on tuition and financial aid for 2014-15, Special Olympics, and summer opportunities for students.

Registration packets for returning families are enclosed with today’s envelope. Registration and financial aid applications for returning students are due no later than <b>March 24.</b> After that date, open registration for new students begins. Students who are not registered by March 24 cannot be guaranteed placement for 2014-15, so please stay on top of this important task. Please call the school office to speak with Diane or Stacie if your packet needs to be sent to a special address (other than the Wednesday Envelope).

Have a wonderful week!

Ms.  Moreau
<p align="center"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></b></p>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS</span></b>

Checks are here! Please stop by the school office (or see your bus driver) to sign your check. Checks MUST be signed <span style="text-decoration: underline;">this</span> week<b>.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FROZEN FOOD DRIVE</span></b>

Please send in frozen food this <b>Friday, February 14</b> to help the elderly residents in the assisted living home.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at De LaSalle Academy to give back to the community.  Our food drive directly helps elderly in need.  Thank you for your continued support.  Each student who donates two frozen food items will receive a NUT day pass to use on a subsequent day.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">N.U.T. DAY</span></b>

Friday is a NUT Day for Valentine’s Day. Any approved NUT Day attire or pink and red may be worn.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR 2014-15</span></b>

If you are planning to re-enroll at De LaSalle Academy for 2014-15 and plan to apply for tuition assistance, we encourage you to visit the FACTS Grant &amp; Aid Assessment website at <a href="http://www.online.factsmgt.com/aid">www.online.factsmgt.com/aid</a>  to file your application now. Please remember that hard copy verification of income must be uploaded or faxed to the FACTS company in order to complete the process. Your income verification MUST include at least the W-2s for 2013 <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span></b> the 1040 tax return for 2013 or 2012. Tuition assistance is awarded on a first come-first served basis after registration forms are distributed in February. The deadline to re-apply for enrollment at De LaSalle Academy for 2014-15 is <b>March 15.</b>

<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TUITION AND BUDGET REPORT</span></b>

A report from administration on the 2014-15 school operating budget, tuition, and tuition assistance will be presented at the <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL MEETING</span></b> this <b>Thursday, February 13</b>.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CROP ‘TIL YOU DROP</span></b>

Register now for our next “crop” event on <b>Saturday Feburary 22, 10:00 AM til ?</b> at  De LaSalle Academy.  Any returning participant who brings a new person will crop for FREE!  The cost is $30 per person. This price includes lunch and dinner, snacks, make ‘n’ takes, great door prizes and beverages.  Come out and enjoy a fun filled day!!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SCHOOL UNIFORM EXCHANGE</span></b>

Please send in any outgrown uniform items during the next few months of school.  There will be a uniform exchange at this week’s Home &amp; School meeting, plus a big exchange on <b>Saturday, April 5 from 9:00-11:00 AM.   </b>Save $$$!!!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAVE THE DATE -</span></b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <b>FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!</b></span>

Please join us for this fun Home &amp; School event on <b>Saturday, March 1 at 6:00 PM</b>. The movie is <i>FROZEN</i>! Admission is $10 per family and includes unlimited popcorn. <b>Bring your own lawn chairs, please.</b> Pizza, including gluten free pizza by the whole pie, must be paid for in advance. We ask that no outside food or beverages be brought in. There will also be a bake sale with funds raised going toward the 8th grade trip. Look for a registration form in next week's envelope.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TALENT SHOW</span></b>

Talent Show will take place on <b>Friday, April 25</b> <b>at 7:00 PM</b>.  Acts will be required to audition for the show and parent permission is required. A letter and Parent Commitment/Application form were sent home last week.  The form is due no later than <b>February 14. </b>Auditions will be held after school on <b>March 24-25.</b> Your child’s audition date will be sent home with the Wednesday Newsletter on Feb. 19.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TAX BREAKS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS</span></b>

This website was shared with us and may be useful for some families at tax time. De LaSalle does not endorse or assure the validity of the information. Please contact a qualified tax professional for more information.

<a href="http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/tax-strategies-for-parents-of-kids-with-special-needs/">http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/tax-strategies-for-parents-of-kids-with-special-needs/</a>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CLUB NEWS</span></b>      <b><i></i></b>
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	<li><b><i>De LaSalle Chorale</i></b> (chorus) rehearses on <b>Thursdays </b>after school, <b>3:30-4:30</b>.</li>
	<li><b><i>Drama Club</i> </b>meets<b> </b>on <b>Mondays, </b>after school, from<b> 3:30-5:00</b>.<b></b></li>
	<li><b><i>YoPlay Yoga Club</i></b> meets on <b>Wednesdays</b> after school, <b>3:30-4:30</b> through May 14.<b></b></li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS NEWS</span>       <i></i></b>
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	<li><b>Cheerleading  </b>practice takes place on <b>Mondays</b> ONLY through April 25, from <b>4:00-5:00</b>. There are no longer practices on Thursdays. Occasionally, an extra practice may be called on a Tuesday. The cheer team will be working on a dance routine for the Talent Show and for half-time performances next year.<b></b></li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

Feb. 17  No School – President’s Day

Feb. 18  No School – Teacher In-Service Day

Feb. 22  Crop ‘til You Drop Fundraiser

Mar. 4    Spring Portraits and Senior Portraits

Mar. 13  End 3<sup>rd</sup> Quarter

Mar. 14-23  Spring Break!

Mar. 24  Deadline to register for returning students

Mar. 27 12:30 Dismissal – Teacher Conferences

Mar. 28  12:30 Dismissal – Teacher Conferences