Dear Parents,<b>                </b>

Enclosed with today’s Wednesday Envelope is your Conference Appointment preference form for Parent-Teacher Conference which take place on <b>January 9 &amp; 10.</b> Please complete the form and return it to school tomorrow. The conference schedule is complex to arrange, so your timely return of the form is greatly appreciated. Your conference time will be sent to you in next Wednesday’s envelope.

We are very excited about this Friday’s holiday program! This year’s production, <i>A Christmas Carol</i> is sure to warm our hearts with holiday spirit! Thank you in advance for your support. Students should arrive by 6:45. Thanks also, for donations of goodies to share at the reception immediately after the program.

With joy of the season,

Ms.  Moreau
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AFTER SCHOOL CARE CANCELLATION</span></b>

There will be no after school care or afterschool activities on <b>Thursday, December 19</b> due to the De LaSalle staff holiday gathering. Bus service will run as usual.  We appreciate your support so that all staff members can celebrate together.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOOK DRIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS</span></b>

The De LaSalle Academy Student Government is collecting new or gently used books for The Nations Association Organization, <i>"A Point of Light"</i> that has been serving underprivileged families in Fort Myers for 35 years.  The association is planning to present 15,000 children and their families with gifts, candy, refreshments and new or gently used books this holiday season. They are also looking for 1,000 beanie baby size stuffed animals that they will use to bundle with the books. The goal is for each family to go home with three books. Please help support this amazing organization by donating books for ages 0-16 and beanie baby size stuffed animals to De LaSalle starting through Wednesday, December 18.

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

This year’s program takes place this on <b>Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PM</b> at Riverside Church on Daniels Pkwy. We will be in the main sanctuary.  Students are asked to arrive by <span style="text-decoration: underline;">6:45</span>. This year’s production is <i>The Christmas Carol.</i>  Following the program, we will have a dessert and punch reception in the church lobby.
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<p align="center"><b>If you can contribute a baked item this Friday evening, please plan to bring it the night of the program.</b></p>

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All students are asked to wear nice clothes, no jeans or shorts please.  Some students have special costume requirements which have been communicated by Ms. Yvonne directly. All students will travel on a field trip to the church in the morning on Dec. 13 for rehearsal.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SOCKS AND BUTTONS – PLEASE HELP!!!</span></b>

We would be grateful for donations of white tube socks and buttons for our Annual Snow Day activities taking place on

<b>Monday, December 16. </b><b> </b>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GINGERBREAD HOUSE ACTIVITY</span></b>

Back by popular demand, De LaSalle will host our 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Gingerbread House Activity on <b>Wednesday, December 18.</b> This is a fun-packed afternoon with creativity beyond description. A resounding thank you to all the families who are donating  “building supplies”. The sheet confirming the item(s) to bring is enclosed for you. Unless otherwise indicated, one bag, box, package, etc. is sufficient for the circled item(s). We are happy to begin receiving the donations at this time and having all materials by December 17 will help us with planning and organizing for the event.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR CHANGE REMINDER</span></b>

Please remember that there will be a <b>12:30 dismissal on Friday, January 24</b>, due to the De LaSalle Winterfest.

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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>Lego Club </i></b>meets on Tuesdays. The club will meet for 8 weeks through January 14, from 3:30-4:30. <b></b></li>
	<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>MIDDLE SCHOOL Basketball </b>practice is every Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15-5:30 PM. Homework time is provided from 3:30-4:15.</li>
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<i>The De LaSalle Tarpons played with great spirit against Cape Coral Christian on Tuesday. Although the Crusaders won the game, the Tarpons had a great time and learned a lot about full court basketball!</i>
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	<li><b>VARSITY Basketball </b> practice is every Monday and Thursday, 3:30-5:00.<i></i></li>
	<li><b>Cheerleading </b>practice takes place on Monday and Thursday from 4:00-5:00. <b></b></li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LOCAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITY</span></b>

Event:  Annual Christmas Party on behalf of The Nations Association Charities, Inc.

Date:    December 21, 2013

Times:  9 AM for 11 AM Party  &amp;  12 PM  for 1 PM  Party

Location: 2010 Hanson Street  (Araba Shriner Temple)  Ft. Myers

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for both parties or one depending what fits in your schedule!!! The Nations Association is planning to serve 1,500 children and their families with gifts, books, candy bags and refreshments. We greatly appreciate your consideration and assistance for this worthy cause.  If you have further questions please feel free to contact:  Brenda Clapper, Volunteer Coordination, <a href="mailto:TBird8170@embargmail.com">TBird8170@embargmail.com</a>

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

Dec. 13                 De LaSalle Holiday Program at Riverside Church (9:00-12:00 Rehearsal) 7:00 PM Program

Dec. 20                 End Quarter 2

Dec. 20-Jan. 5    Winter Break

Jan. 6                     School resumes

Jan. 9                     12:30 Dismissal – Parent Conferences

Jan. 10                  No School – Parent Conferences

Jan. 16                  Home &amp; School Meeting – 6:30 PM, Riverside Church

Jan. 20                  No School – MLK, Jr. Holiday

Jan. 24                  12:30 Dismissal – De LaSalle WinterFest