Dear Parents,

I am still filled with so much joy from last Friday’s holiday program! On behalf of all the students and their families, I would again like to recognize and thank Ms. Yvonne, Ms. Urbanska, Ms. Kinnunen and Ms. Torcaso for making our kids shine! Their hard work and belief in the students’ abilities really paid off. The beautiful program was a perfect way to celebrate not just the diversity of our world cultures, but also the differences right in our own backyard that make the De LaSalle community so incredibly special. I know I speak for many when I say that the message of love, acceptance and peace that was shared that night will always be remembered.

The De LaSalle Academy Student Government completed its first service project along with the rest of the school. Holiday cards were created and paired with gifts of candy to send to our American soldiers in Germany.  They are also organizing a fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish foundation, which receives donations from Macy’s for each letter to Santa Macy’s receives. The holiday season gives us so many opportunities to practice kindness!

Joyfully,

Ms.  Moreau
<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></strong></p>
 <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PARENTS’ NIGHT OFF</span></strong>

Due to the fact that so many families already have other plans scheduled, we will be postponing the movie night until after the holidays.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY MOVIE MORNING</span></strong>

To bring a little cozy cheer, the teachers decided to host a Holiday Movie Morning at school this Friday, <strong>December 14.</strong> Students will have the option to choose from among six different movies and to make it extra special, students have the option to make this a “Pajama Day”. Of course, there are rules to follow and we thank the parents for helping their children follow them:
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	<li>Regular shoes are required for travelling around campus after the movie. Slippers can be worn during the movie.</li>
	<li>Pajamas must cover, at a minimum, the same amount of the body that is covered by the uniform shirt and shorts (no short shorts, spaghetti straps, etc.)</li>
	<li>Pajamas must be shorts or pants. No nightgowns or other “dress/skirt” type PJs.</li>
	<li>Appropriate undergarments must be worn.</li>
	<li>Students may bring a pillow. No blankets, please.</li>
	<li>Students should consider packing a uniform as a backup if they are unsure about the PJs they select.</li>
	<li>Wearing PJs is optional.</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM</span></strong>

After school care will <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> be available on <strong>Thursday, December 13</strong> due to the staff Christmas Party. The bus to Cape Coral will run as usual.   After school care <span style="text-decoration: underline;">will</span> be available on December 20.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY N.U.T. DAY</span></strong>

Students may dress out of uniform in holiday attire if they wish on Thursday, <strong>December 20</strong> for our Polar Express/Snow Day.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BASKETBALL COACH</span>                                     </strong>

We are still looking for a volunteer basketball coach to lead the middle school basketball program beginning in January. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering in this capacity, please call Bonnie Ross at 239-245-8212.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TOY KITCHENS FOR THE DE LASALLE VPK</span></strong>

If your child and someone you know has outgrown his or her plastic children’s toy kitchen, we would welcome the donation to help outfit our VPK classrooms. Please call Bonnie Ross at 239-245-8212.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">RECYCLING ALUMINUM</span></strong>

The Home &amp; School Association is collecting aluminum cans throughout this school year. You can deposit your cans directly in the dumpster located near Appaloosa Lane at the NE end of our property. We encourage you to spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and family to save cans and help us raise money for De LaSalle.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></strong>
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	<li>Fall sports are now finished. Winter sports will begin in January. Look for information after the holidays.</li>
	<li>The <strong><em>De LaSalle Chorale</em></strong>  meets on Thursdays after school.  There will be no chorale on Thursday, Dec. 13.</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></strong>

<strong>Every Friday thru 12/14                 De LaSalle “Spirit of Giving” Days</strong>

December 13                                     No Afterschool Care Available – Staff Christmas Party

December 14                                     Holiday Movie Morning – Pajama Day (optional)

December 20                                     Polar Express / Snow Day / Class Parties --- NUT Day

December 21-January 6                                Winter Break

January 7                                             School resumes

January 11                                           Quarter 2 ends

January 16                                           Report Cards go home

January 17                                           12:30 Dismissal – Parent-Teacher Conferences

January 18                                           No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences

January 21                                           No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DE LASALLE CHORALE SINGING AT PUBLIX</span></strong>

Members of the chorale will be singing Christmas carols at the Publix located at Fiddlesticks and Daniels Pkwy from <strong>1:00-2:00 on December 8 and December 15</strong>. Stop by to hear our wonderful singers and enjoy some holiday cheer!