Dear Parents,

We are just nine days away from our deadline for returning students to register for the 2013-14 school year. If you are interested in financial assistance and waiting on 2012 tax returns, remember that the FACTS company will accept your 2012 W-2 forms along with your <span style="text-decoration: underline;">2011</span> Form 1040 as verification of income. This might ease the stress for some parents. We are looking forward to a great second year for De LaSalle with full enrollment and expansion to a capacity of 96 students! Remember that we are opening our brand new VPK program as well! There’s certainly a lot of excitement around the De LaSalle campus these days.

Have a super week!

Ms.  Moreau

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<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></strong></p>
 <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CROP ‘TIL YOU DROP</span></strong>

Our next crop is scheduled for <strong>Saturday</strong>, <strong>March 16</strong> at De LaSalle. Please join us for this fun day from 10:00 AM ‘til ??? The cost of the event is $30, which includes Make ‘n’ Takes, door gifts, lunch, dinner, snack and all beverages. We hope to have a sold out event! Contact Bonnie Ross at 239-245-8212 to register for the event.

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

Enclosed in the Wednesday envelope you will find a Golfer Registration form.  If you need more forms please contact the school office 239-245-8212and we will be happy to send more home.  <strong>Reminder: </strong>The next Golf Tournament meeting is <strong>Thursday, March 7 at 6 PM</strong> in the Drama Room #11.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT</span></strong>

The Home &amp; School Association is hosting a Family Movie Night on <strong>Friday, March 15 at 6:30 PM</strong>. Please fill out the enclosed information form to RSVP for the event and order your pizza. The movie will be <strong><em>Wreck It Ralph!”</em></strong>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHOCOLATE BUNNY FUNDRAISER</span></strong>

Support your Home &amp; School Association by purchasing a chocolate bunny for your child. Orders are due by <strong>March 7</strong>. Bunnies will hop over on March 22. Bunnies are $2 each and proceeds will be used to help purchase PE equipment. If you need more forms please contact Stacie in the school office at 239-245-8212.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR</span></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;">SUPPLIES NEEDED </span></strong>

If you haven’t sent in more pencils yet, we would be grateful as our supply is quite low. Donations of paper towel and anti-bacterial wipes would also be appreciated so much!

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></strong>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Chorale</em></strong> meets on Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Tarpons Basketball</em></strong>:  Basketball Practice is on <strong>Mondays and Thursdays </strong>after school, 3:30-5:00.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Tarpons Cheerleading</em></strong>: Practice is on <strong>Mondays and Wednesdays </strong>after school, 3:30-5:00.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Chess Club</em></strong>:  The Chess Club meets on <strong>Wednesdays, </strong>in the Drama Room, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></strong>

March 15                                              Family Movie Night

March 16                                              Crop ‘til You Drop

March 21                                              Home &amp; School Meeting

March 22                                              End 3<sup>rd</sup> Quarter

March 25-29                                       No School – Spring Break

April 3                                                   Spring Sports Banquet

April 3-9                                               Book Fair

April 4                                                   12:30 dismissal – Parent Conferences

April 5                                                   No School – Parent Conferences