Dear Parents,

This week we have our <b>HOME &amp; SCHOOL MEETING</b> on <b>October 24 </b>at <b>6:30 PM</b> at Riverside Church. This is a very important meeting for all parents because many initiatives for the school year will be discussed that require your participation. In addition, I will be giving a 30 minute overview of <i>Parenting the Love &amp; Logic Way</i> ©, a companion program to the one that is used here at De LaSalle. If there is enough interest, a 6-week parent training program may be offered after the holidays.

I would like to congratulate the Home &amp; School Association on the completion of the Tumbler Fundraiser. The Association raised $1,058! The cost of the covered shelter is $24,000, so we have our work cut out for us. In the near future, our parent group will be contacting school families to share other ways that we can accomplish this important goal

Finally, I wish to thank everyone for the time you take at conferences and throughout the school year to partner with the De LaSalle staff. Your support makes it possible for us to give your child the very best in educational care!

Have an excellent week!

Ms.  Moreau
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SCHOOL-WIDE SERVICE PROJECT – FOOD FOR THE ELDERLY</span></b>

De LaSalle Academy is grateful for all the community support we receive, and we would like to pay it forward to people who are in need.  We have adopted the HUD assisted living facility on Appaloosa Lane again this year.  Please help us support these elderly residents by sending in frozen food dinner item(s) this <b>Friday, October 25</b>.  They like pizza, pot pies, Hungry Man dinners and similar offerings as a suggestion.  Let’s fill our elderly neighbors’ freezers!!  Each student who brings in frozen dinner/meat options will receive a N.U.T.  day pass.  Thank you for all your help!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FIRST ANNUAL DE LASALLE PET DAY</span></b>

The De LaSalle Academy Student Government, under the direction of Mrs. Brooke Newman, will host our First Annual Pet Day this <b>Friday, October 25 from 2:15-3:00.  </b>Student Government will be raising money through this event to benefit the <i>DOGS WITH CANCER </i>organization. Dog treats and raffle tickets for a pet beta fish are on sale for $1.00 at school all week. Students who wish to participate in a voluntary fundraiser on <b>Friday, October 25,</b> may purchase a N.U.T. Day pass for $2.00 in advance, or on Friday morning.

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

On <b>October 31,</b> Halloween Day, we will have a school-wide celebration. Students are permitted to wear a costume to school as long as it follows the rules described in the flyer sent home earlier this month. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions. <b>WE WOULD ALSO VER VERY GRATEFUL FOR DONATIONS OF CANDY FOR THE DAY.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DAIRY QUEEN FUNDRAISER</span></b>

On <b>Thursday,  October 24 from 3:30 to 6:30</b>, you can eat dinner or stop for ice cream and 20% of sales collected during that time will be donated to De LaSalle Academy! The only Dairy Queen that is offering this opportunity is the one located on Daniels Parkway across from the school.  This is the same night as our Home &amp; School meeting.  Enjoy a meal with your family, raise some money for the school, and then head on over to the Home &amp; School Meeting!
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LEGO CLUB</span></b>

A flyer went home last week describing a club opportunity for De LaSalle students. The cost of the 8 week club is $80 and we need a minimum of 10 students to create the club. At the moment, 7 students are signed up. If your child loves Legos and could benefit from this social opportunity, please consider signing up J.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS</span></b>

There will be a High School Parent Meeting on <b>Monday, October 28 at 6:30 PM</b> in Room 11. This informational meeting will focus on graduation requirements for Standard and Type I diplomas, plus De LaSalle’s <b><i>Navigation Program for Transition Success</i></b>, which guides our graduates toward their post-secondary experiences.

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

On <b>Friday, November 1, </b>De LaSalle students will participate in a Health Fair organized by Mrs. Ross and community volunteers. Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of health topics, including: dental hygiene, fitness, nutrition, personal hygiene, and mental wellness. Students will participate in 9 different sessions from 11:00-3:00.

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

Our next Crop ‘til You Drop is scheduled for <b>Saturday, November 2, from 10:00 - ???</b>  Call school office to make your reservation now!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TYPE TO LEARN 4</span></b>

In today’s high tech world, a critical skill for all students and adults is efficient keyboarding. Here at De LaSalle, we see this as an important part of the academic program. With this type of skill, it is imperative that enough time is spent practicing in order to become proficient and we know the school day cannot provide enough time. Mrs. Barras, our technology teacher, has set up and oriented each student to the <b><i>Type to Learn 4</i></b> program at school. Because we purchased special licensing, this program is accessible on line from home….a perfect place to practice!! Please refer to the flyer sent home last week for instructions on accessing the program on the web. If you have any difficulties, please contact Mrs. Barras at <a href="mailto:jbarras@delasallefm.org">jbarras@delasallefm.org</a>.

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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>
	<li><b><i>Lego Club Opportunity!! </i></b>Please see the enclosed flyer for the Lego Club details. If we get 10 participants, the club will be formed and will run for 8 weeks.</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS NEWS</span></b>
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	<li><b>High School &amp; 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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<p align="center"><b><i>GOLFERS WILL BE PLAYING AT EAGLE RIDGE THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER 28</i></b><i>.</i></p>

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

Oct. 24                  Home &amp; School Meeting 6:30 PM

Oct. 28                  High School Parent Meeting 6:30 PM

Nov. 11                 No school – Veterans Day Holiday

Nov. 20                 Quarter 2 Interim Reports go home

Nov 21                  Home &amp; School Meeting 6:30 PM

Nov. 27-29          No school – Thanksgiving Holiday