Dear Parents,

Life is busy, busy, busy here at De LaSalle! Students are working hard on their academic and co-curricular subjects and many are enjoying the after school offerings of cheerleading, basketball and chorale. A chess club will be added next week!Please be sure to read all of the announcements below for information about the rest of our upcoming events.

Enclosed with this Wednesday Letter, you will find an informative flyer that tells about a new initiative called the <strong><em>De LaSalle Navigation Program for Transition Support</em></strong>.  This is an exciting support program that assists our high school students and their families as they plan for options and activities after high school. After all, preparing for life outside of school is our ultimate goal!

Have a super week!

Ms.  Moreau
<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></strong></p>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">McKAY SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS</span></strong>

The checks for 3<sup>rd</sup> quarter have arrived. The deadline to sign the check is <strong>Monday, February 11</strong>.  Although the office is not normally open until 8:15, Ms. Gentry will be available at 7:45 through the 11<sup>th</sup> for those of you who would like to sign the check in the morning when you drop off your child. After school personnel will have checks for those students. We appreciate your timely endorsement of the tuition vouchers.

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

If you wish to help with the De LaSalle Academy Golf Tournament by serving on the Golf Tournament Committee, we will have our first meeting on <strong>Thursday, February 7, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM</strong> in the Art Room.  We will establish a timeline, assign tasks and identify a committee chairman at that time.  Hope to see many of you there!

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VALENTINE’S DAY CANDY GRAMS</span></strong>

Candy grams are $2.00 each. Please help the high school class accomplish their fundraising goal.  They are trying to raise $5,000!  Please return all forms (sent home last week) with money by <strong>Tuesday, February 12</strong>.  If you need more, please feel free to call Ms. Stacie in the office (239-245-8212).

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OTHER VALENTINE’S DAY FESTIVITIES</span></strong>

An <strong><em>optional</em></strong> Valentine’s Day NUT Day fundraiser will be held on Feb. 14. For a $1 donation to the Student Government, students may dress out of uniform in NUT Day attire that is pink or red.

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Student Government and Chorale Students will be sharing Valentines made by the student body with nearby residents at the Pope John XXIII Villas. Permission forms for those students are enclosed. Please return by tomorrow.

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Class Parties will be held the last period of the day. Any student bringing Valentines for distribution at school must bring enough for the <em>entire</em> class.

<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SCHOOL LUNCH MENU CHANGE</span></strong>

Cheeseburgers and hamburgers are permanently added to the Thursday School Lunch Menu.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAVE THE DATE FOR DONOR RECEPTION</span></strong>

On <strong>Tuesday, February 26 </strong>from<strong> 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM</strong>, we will host a Donor Reception on the school campus. Enclosed is your invitation to the event, plus two additional invitations for you to share with anyone you feel could help or has helped De LaSalle Academy reach its goals.  We will also kick off our capital campaign at this time.  Chorale students, cheerleaders and the De LaSalle Drummers will perform, and Student Government members will give tours during our event.  We have a goal to raise $500,000 for this school year!  De LaSalle Academy has helped so many students and these funds will ensure our continued success and the opportunity to help so many more children in the years to come!

<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?</span>  </strong>

If you are in need of volunteer hours, we need help with set up, serving, and clean up for the donor reception on <strong>Tuesday, February 26</strong>from <strong>4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  </strong>Please call Bonnie Ross at 239-245-8212 if you are able to help.

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

A registration packet for 2013-2014 will be sent home in the Wednesday Envelope on <strong>February 13</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;">UNIFORM EXCHANGE</span></strong>

As the school year is now more than halfway over, the Home &amp; School Association invites parents to turn in used uniforms that students have outgrown already. In May, the Association will hold a used uniform exchange. Uniforms can be turned in to the school office any time.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHESS CLUB</span></strong>

David Chesebro, Edison State College Freshman, has offered to moderate a De LaSalle Academy Chess Club on Wednesdays, beginning <strong>February 13</strong>. Please see the enclosed form for more information!

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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.</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.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Tarpons Cheerleading</em></strong>: Practice is on <strong>Mondays and Wednesdays  </strong>after school.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Chess Club</em></strong>:  The first meeting for this new club is <strong>Wednesday, Feb.  13</strong> after school.</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></strong>

February 18                                        No School – Presidents Day

February 20                                        Interim Reports go home

February 21                                        6:30 PM Home &amp; School Meeting – Riverside Church

February 26                                        5:00-6:00 Donor Reception

April 3                                                  Spring Sports Banquet