Dear Parents,

February is right around the corner and we are in high gear as we dive deeper into the 2<sup>nd</sup> half of the school year! Research shows that more learning occurs from January through April than at any other time during the school year. We appreciate your support and partnership as we strive to make the most of these critical months. By providing structure and routines at home, you help your child succeed even more at school.

Have a super week!

Ms.  Moreau
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 <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">McKAY SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS</span></strong>

The checks for 3<sup>rd</sup> quarter arrive this week and will be available to sign beginning <strong>Friday, February 1.</strong> We ask that you sign your scholarship check no later than <strong>February 8. </strong>Although the office is not normally open until 8:15, Ms. Gentry will be available at 7:45 through the 8<sup>th</sup> for those of you who would like to sign the check in the morning when you drop off your child. We appreciate your timely endorsement of the tuition vouchers.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DR. McGINNIS’ INFORMATION</span></strong>

Parents who attended the Home &amp; School meeting last week were promised some information from Dr. McGinnis as a follow up. Dr. McGinnis’ email address is <a href="mailto:jcmcginnis@icloud.com">jcmcginnis@icloud.com</a> and he invites you to email him with any questions you may have about his presentation. Also, the title of the book he referred to was <em>Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You!</em> by Pat Friman.

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

If you wish to help with the De LaSalle Academy Golf Tournament by serving on the Golf Tournament Committee, we will have our first meeting on <strong>Thursday, February 7, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM</strong> in the Art Room.  We will establish a timeline, assign tasks and identify a committee chairman at that time.  Hope to see many of you there!

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VALENTINE’S DAY CANDY GRAMS</span></strong>

Enclosed is the order form for the Candy Grams.  Candy grams are $2.00 each. Please help the high school class accomplish their fundraising goal.  They are trying to raise $5,000!  Please return all forms with money by <strong>Tuesday, February 12</strong>.  If you need more, please feel free to call Ms. Stacie in the office (239-245-8212).

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAVE THE DATE FOR DONOR RECEPTION</span></strong>

On <strong>Tuesday, February 26 </strong>from<strong> 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM</strong>, we will host a Donor Reception on the school campus. Enclosed is a form for you to submit the name and address of anyone you feel could help or has helped De LaSalle Academy reach its goals.   Please return the form in the Wednesday envelope and we will send an invitation to the people on your list.  This event is for anyone who has donated funds, goods or services as well as any future potential donors.   We will also kick off our capital campaign at this time.  Chorale students, cheerleaders and the De LaSalle Drummers will perform, and Student Government members will give tours during our event.  We have a goal to raise $500,000 for this school year!  De LaSalle Academy has helped so many students and these funds will ensure our continued success and the opportunity to help so many more children in the years to come!
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?</span>  </strong></p>
If you are in need of volunteer hours, we need help with set up, serving, and clean up for the donor reception on <strong>Tuesday, February 26</strong>from <strong>4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  </strong>Please call Bonnie Ross at 239-245-8212 if you are able to help.

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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 will be sent home in the Wednesday Envelope on <strong>February 13</strong>.  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;">UNIFORM EXCHANGE</span></strong>

As the school year is now more than halfway over, the Home &amp; School Association invites parents to turn in used uniforms that students have outgrown already. In May, the Association will hold a used uniform exchange. Uniforms can be turned in to the school office any time.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></strong>
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	<li>The <strong><em>De LaSalle Chorale</em></strong>  meets on Thursdays after school.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>Basketball</em></strong>:  Basketball Practice will begin on <strong>Thursday, January 31 </strong>after school.  Please have students bring their PE uniforms to wear until their basketball uniforms arrive.  The Students will meet Coach Lentz on Thursday and he will review rules and expectations at that time.  Mrs. Griffin started off the basketball team with two cases of bottle water.  Her suggestion was for each family to bring in two cases of water.  Coach Lentz will make sure the water bottles are in the cooler and iced down for practice.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>Cheerleading</em></strong>: Practice begins on <strong>Monday, Febuary 4</strong> after school. Coach Burns requests that all cheerleaders bring their PE uniforms for practice.</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></strong>

February 18                                        No School – Presidents Day

February 20                                        Interim Reports go home

February 21                                        6:30 PM Home &amp; School Meeting – Riverside Church

February 26                                        5:00-6:00 Donor Reception