Dear Parents,

Today’s Wednesday Envelope is packed with important and exciting information! You will also a form enclosed that will assist us with scheduling your child’s 1<sup>st</sup> Quarter parent-teacher conference. Conferences at De LaSalle are mandatory because we deeply value our partnership with parents. Thank you for returning the form <b>tomorrow</b> so that we can inform you of your appointment time as soon as possible. Conferences will take place on <b>October 17-18.</b>

Make some positive waves this week!

Ms.  Moreau
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DON’T MISS TOMORROW’S HOME &amp; SCHOOL MEETING!</span></b>
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De LaSalle Academy is hosting a fabulous presentation for parents at the Home &amp; School meeting on <b>September 26</b>. Our presenter is <b><i>BEN GLENN, “THE CHALK GUY.” </i></b>Mr. Glenn is a dynamic presenter who speaks with students, educators and parents on a variety of topics relating to success in school and in life. He is an adult who has overcome his learning differences and ADD and his story is shared through an incredible visual medium of chalk drawing. Mr. Glenn is a nationally known speaker who will delight our school community and provide us with kernels of wisdom and inspiration in our quest for success. The students will be participating in a presentation with Ben Glenn during the day. Childcare will be available as always in the evening at Riverside for students and siblings. <b>HOME &amp; SCHOOL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT RIVERSIDE CHURCH, 8660 Daniels Pkwy, Ft. Myers…directly across from the school.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOWLING &amp; CHORALE – PRACTICE CANCELLED ON SEPTEMBER 26</span></b>

Due to the Ben Glenn “Chalk Guy” presentation for staff members, there will be no high school bowling or all-school chorale on Thurs., Sept. 26.

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

Splendid Photography will be on campus on <b>Tuesday, October 1</b> to take school portraits and our class and all-school photos. <b>STUDENTS MUST WEAR THE REGULAR UNIFORM, EVEN IF IT IS THEIR PE DAY. </b>A flyer with information about order school portraits is enclosed.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER – DE LASALLE TUMBLERS!</span></b>

We have terrific tumblers for sale, including two designs to choose from.  A 26 ounce tumbler with the De LaSalle Logo is available for only $20 and a 16 ounce tumbler in 8 different colors is on sale for $15.  All tumblers have lids and a lifetime warranty!  Please see the enclosed flyer for more information. If each family sells 5 tumblers, we will raise $5,000.  All money that is raised will go toward a permanent shade structure for the comfort and sun protection of our children on the playground.  Please help us achieve our goal of raising $5,000.  We will sell the tumblers for two short weeks.  All orders must be returned with payment by <b>Friday, October 11</b>.  Please make all checks payable to De LaSalle Academy.  Thank you for your continued support!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHICO’S SHOPPING EXPERIENCE</span></b>

The Chico’s Corporate Company Store is making a fundraising opportunity available to 100 people in our school community! Chico’s headquarters and their company store warehouse are located at 11215 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers.  See the enclosed flyer for more information about purchasing fabulous Chico’s apparel and accessories at super cheap prices! If you and your friends and family are interested in participating, please fill out the enclosed flyer with the full name of each participant and $5.00 per participant. 10% of the total sales at the event will be donated to De LaSalle!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY – ORIGIAMI OWL</span></b>

We have teamed up with De LaSalle parent Stephanie Fearn and Origami Owl for an online fundraiser! Origami Owl Living Lockets are customizable lockets that you create to tell your unique story. You can order online for yourself or for a gift. You can share the information as well so that anyone anywhere can help De LaSalle just by making a purchase and selecting our fundraiser at checkout. All orders are shipped directly to you or to a gift recipient of your choice. To order, go to <a href="http://www.Serendipity.OrigamiOwl.com">www.Serendipity.OrigamiOwl.com</a>. When you check out, simply choose "De LaSalle Academy Fundraiser." If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Fearn at (239)246-4721 or <a href="mailto:MrsSFearn@yahoo.com">MrsSFearn@yahoo.com</a>.
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DE LASALLE SPIRIT SHIRTS</span></b>

Our school mascot is the mighty Tarpon!! Show your school spirit by purchasing De LaSalle Spirit Shirts!! Order forms were sent home earlier this month. Don’t miss out! When we have SPIRIT DAYS at school, students are permitted to wear the Spirit Shirt and NUT Day bottoms of their choice!! <b>HURRY!! Orders are due Sept. 27.</b>

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

Students may find the classrooms chilly with the air conditioning on and certainly the cooler weather will be arriving in the next month or so as well. With this in mind, please remember that students are permitted to wear only the school logo jackets or sweaters in the classroom. Students are not permitted to wear undergarments with the uniform shirt, other than a standard short sleeve t-shirt that is not visible. Please see the handbook for more dress code information.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MAKE WAVES</span></b>

We are excited to be offering a new program at De LaSalle this year! For the first 15 minutes of each morning, students and staff are participating in the <b>Make W.A.V.E.S. Program</b>, which is designed to support and encourage positive inter-personal relationships through acceptance and understanding of diversity. The acronym is We Accept &amp; Value Everyone.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MAKE WAVES PROGRAM – OUR CURRENT GOALS</span></b>
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	<li>We can “make waves” in a soft and gentle way or a hard way. Students are learning how the waves they make can affect others around them.</li>
	<li>We can make negative or positive waves.</li>
	<li>Our classroom is a community that can make positive waves together.</li>
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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 Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS NEWS</span></b>
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	<li><b>High School Bowling Team </b>– <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THERE WILL BE NO H.S. BOWLING ON SEPT. 26.</span>  </b>Practice is every Tuesday from 4 PM – 6 PM and every Thursday from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. League play is on Saturdays at 10 AM.</li>
	<li><b>Junior Bowling</b>:  Games are played every Saturday at 10 AM.</li>
	<li><b>All School Golf Team: </b> The team meets on Mondays from 4 PM – 5 PM at the Daniels Driving Range.</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

Sept. 26                  Home &amp; School Meeting – Ben Glenn “The Chalk Guy” Presentation

Oct. 1                     Fall School Portraits (in uniform-<span style="text-decoration: underline;">no PE shirts</span>, please)

Oct. 10                   End Quarter 1

Oct. 11                   No school – Professional Duty Day

Oct. 16                   Reports go home

Oct. 17                   12:30 dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 18                   No school – Parent/Teacher Conferences

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