Dear Parents,

A huge round of applause and thanks goes out to Bonnie Ross, the golf tournament committee, our donors and sponsors, and all of the volunteers who made last week’s event such a success! The tournament could not have happened without the dedication of our fabulous committee: Bonnie Ross, Heather Dutescu, Anne Marie Alonso, Willie and Heather Singleton, Cameron Collins, Karen Kagan, Pemela Griffin, and Monika Urbanska. Special thanks go out to Vickie Gelardi for her liaison with the Renaissance community.

Enclosed with this week’s Wednesday Envelope is the scheduling form for the final <b>Parent-Teacher Conference</b> of the school year, which takes place on <b>May 23-24</b>. At this important meeting, teachers will be reviewing the year’s progress from classroom observations and standardized testing, along with a discussion of next year’s Student Support Plan for children who are returning to De LaSalle. These conferences are on the Thursday and Friday before Memorial Day. Given that we are at the end of the school year, it will be particularly challenging to make alternative arrangements for parents who cannot attend during one of the provided appointment times. Please make every effort to choose a conference time on May 23 or May 24.

Have a wonderful week!

Ms.  Moreau

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<p align="center"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">INTERIM REPORTS</span></b></p>
For 4<sup>th</sup> quarter, teachers will contact parents regarding mid-quarter progress only if grades are at the “D” or “F” level in a particular class, or if there has been a significant drop in grades since the last report card. Teachers will contact parents no later than today if there is a need.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS</span></b>

This is our last time to fill up the Assisted Living Facility with meat and frozen foods.  We did a wonderful job last month, but let’s make our last food drive for this school year an even bigger success.  Please bring in all frozen food or meat in one to two pound packages on <b>Friday, May 10<sup>th</sup>.</b>  The Student Government members will deliver the food to the facility in the morning after announcements.  Thank you for giving back to our elderly neighbors!

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

All the parents and community volunteers who have helped our school this year are invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Pancake Breakfast prepared by our Student Government at <b>9 AM on Friday, May 17<sup>th</sup></b> at De LaSalle Academy.  We are so grateful to our volunteers and look forward to showing our appreciation for you have done this year!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FIELD DAY 2013</span></b>

This year’s event will be held in the morning on <b>Monday, May 13 from 9:00-12:45.</b> A BBQ lunch of chicken, corn-on-the-cob, watermelon, roll, and Rita’s Italian Ice can be purchased for $4.00. Students are encouraged to bring a hat and sunglasses and <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">apply sunscreen at home</span></b> (staff cannot apply sunscreen at school). Students may wear <b>NUT Day attire. </b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION on MAY 30</span> – A note from Home &amp; School President Heather Singleton…</b>

We are very thankful for our teachers and staff for this successful inaugural year at De LaSalle Academy.  The Home and School Association would like to make Teacher and Staff Appreciation day a memorable one.  If parents can make a donation to help with this special day, I would greatly appreciate it.  Please just place a check payable to De LaSalle Academy or cash in an envelope marked Teacher and Staff Appreciation by <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">May 23</span></b>.  I am hoping to raise enough money to send them to lunch and give them gifts to let them know how much they are appreciated. If you have a gift card that you won’t use, we would welcome that donation.  Thank you very much! Anything you can give is greatly appreciated.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CHANGE</span></b>

There will be no afterschool care on <b>Thursday, May 30</b> due to Teacher &amp; Staff Appreciation Day. All students must be picked up by 12:30.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SCHOOL CALENDAR 2013-14</span></b>

The school calendar is not on our website yet. We have enclosed a copy for you to assist with planning for the year ahead J.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2013-14 CONTRACTS</span></b>

The deadline to return your signed tuition contract was April 22. Without a signed contract on file, the student is not registered with a guaranteed placement for the 2013-14 school year. If you have questions or concerns regarding your contract, please contact Diane Gentry in the school office.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DE LASALLE ACADEMY PRE-K AND VPK</span></b>

Spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors that De LaSalle is opening a brand new PreK for 3-year-olds and FREE VPK for 4-year-olds in August! Call Director Heather Singleton for more information at 239-245-8212. The preschool will serve students with typical and/or special needs.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DE LASALLE ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP 2013</span></b>

School age children are invited to enjoy a wonderful summer camp program during the month of June. Session  1 runs from June 3-14 and Session 2 runs from June 17-28. Each two-week session is $320 and includes one big out of town day trip (Busch Gardens, Clearwater Aquarium, Disney Quest, Dolphin Experience at Cay Costa), plus all other activities, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Other activities include: bowling, arts &amp; crafts, Zoomers, Glow Golf, Swimming and Movies. We’ve been told by last year’s campers that “De LaSalle’s Summer Camp is the best camp ever!” Register early so you don’t miss out.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PRESCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM</span></b>

Preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to the De LaSalle Summer Program which will run from June 3 – July 31. Program hours are 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. The weekly cost is $120, plus a one-time $100 registration fee. The cost includes breakfast, lunch and snack, a weekly local field trip, themed activities and fun water days!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></b> –  <b><i></i></b>
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	<li><b><i>De LaSalle Chorale</i></b> meets on Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

May 23                                                  12:30 Dismissal – Parent-Teacher Conferences

May 24                                                  No school – Parent-Teacher Conferences

May 27                                                  No school – Memorial Day

May 28                                                  6:30 PM Graduation &amp; Honors Celebration – Riverside Church

May 30                                                  12:30 Dismissal – Teacher Appreciation Day

May 31                                                  12:30 Dismissal – Last Day of School!

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