Dear Parents,

Welcome to the first week of April! You will notice that the name at the bottom of this letter is a bit different. I am happy to share with my De LaSalle Academy family that I was married on March 30<sup>th</sup>. It will take a while for me to adjust to a new name, and I’m sure that will be the case for everyone else, too. I’ll certainly answer to either name J.

There is another change at De LaSalle this week. Taking over Ms. Kalka’s classes is Mrs. Betsy Child. Mrs. Child has twenty-four years of teaching experience and she brings a wealth of knowledge regarding child development and educational methodology. In addition, she will share with De LaSalle Academy her great heart and passion for children and her strong belief in the potential within every child. Thank you for giving Mrs. Child a friendly De LaSalle welcome!

Have a beautiful week!

Mrs. Lori Riti
<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>

4<sup>th</sup> Quarter checks arrived on <b>Tuesday, April 1<sup>st</sup>.</b> Please plan to sign your check by <b>Friday, April 4</b>.

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

Our last Crop of the year is scheduled for this <b>Saturday, April 5<sup>th</sup>. </b> We need two volunteers to help prepare, set up, and clean up food. If you are available, please call Bonnie at 239-245-8212.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FIELD DAY</span></b>

Field Day is scheduled on <b>Thursday, April 17.</b> We will have field day games in the morning, followed by a BBQ at 12:30. We are in need of a few items for the dress up relay, including: hats, ties, large shirts and large pants.  Please send your donations to school as soon as possible.

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

Our 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Talent Show promises to be awesome!! The students are rehearsing very hard. Please plan to join us for a fun evening of entertainment at Riverside Church on <b>Friday, April 25, at 7:00 PM.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DE LASALLE SUMMER CAMP</span></b>

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.

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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 on <b>Saturday, April 5, from 9:00-11:00 AM.   </b>Save $$$!!!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">EASTER BREAK</span></b>

There will be no school on <b>Friday, April 18, or Monday, April 21,</b> due to the Easter holiday.

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

Contracts for parents of students who are returning to De LaSalle Academy for the 2014-15 school year will be sent home on <b>April 16.</b>  The contract must be signed and returned to the school no later than <b>April 23</b>. The signed contract is the final step in the registration process that secures a student’s placement at De LaSalle.

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

We have <i>tentatively</i> set up moving day for <b>May 31</b>.  We need as many families as possible to accomplish this task in one day.  Please call Bonnie Ross at 239-357-1682 if you are capable of driving a large box truck with a lift gate.  We have plans to rent 7-8 large trucks and would like to move the entire school in a day.  Can you help?  Please give a call if your family is able to participate on this exciting day!

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

Salon Solaris has a Prom Package.  The package includes an Updo plus makeup for only $25.  Appointments &amp; walk-ins welcome. For appointment call 239-278-1311.

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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>YoPlay Yoga Club</i></b> meets on <b>Wednesdays</b> after school, <b>3:30-4:30</b> through May 14.<b></b></li>
	<li><b><i>Dance Class</i></b> is on <b>Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. </b></li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS NEWS</span></b><b>: </b>
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	<li>The <b>Spring Sports Dinner and Awards Banquet</b> is <b>Thursday, May 8, at 6pm</b> at the De LaSalle Sports Pavilion.  We will recognize the following teams: basketball, cheerleading and soccer.<b><i></i></b></li>
	<li><b>Intramural Soccer</b> practices on <b>Thursdays from 3:30-5:00.<i></i></b></li>
	<li><b>Cheerleading  </b>practice takes place on <b>Mondays</b> ONLY through April 25, from <b>4:00-5:00</b>. <b><i></i></b></li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

Apr. 5    Crop ‘til You Drop

Apr. 17  BBQ &amp; Field Day

Apr. 18-21  Easter Break

Apr. 25  7:00 PM Talent Show

Apr. 26  Golf Tournament