Dear Parents,

We have had quite a busy week diving into our academic and therapy program with diagnostic testing and probing to identify strengths and challenges of our students. You may see assignments of varying levels going home while we work to pinpoint everyone’s levels and placement. As always with the beginning of a new school year, parents and students can expect academic tasks to steadily grow more challenging as first quarter progresses. Homework will also reach a more typical level in the days ahead. Please communicate with your child’s teacher if you have any concerns about your child’s program. We welcome the opportunity to address issues before they become a stress for anyone.

On a safety note, I have observed during regular <b>morning drop off</b> that some parents are parking in the lots located east of the school building and allowing students to walk to the drop off area. If a child needs to be assisted by an adult due to physical concerns, arrangements are made with the office for the parent to park and walk the child to the building.  All other drivers <span style="text-decoration: underline;">must</span> go through the car line. Walking without parent supervision on De LaSalle Academy Way is very dangerous. Please be aware that De LaSalle’s drop off procedure is published in the handbook and available for you to review at any time. Parents are responsible to provide supervision during the regular morning drop off period, which means they are with you until they are with school personnel. Students who participate in the before school program may be dropped directly at the ramp so students can proceed to the dining hall either on their own or accompanied by an adult. Thank you for following these critical safety procedures.

Have a wonderful week!

Ms.  Moreau
<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></b></p>
<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">STANDARDIZED TESTING</span></b>

We will administer the Measures of Academic Progress on <b>August 27, 28 &amp; 29</b>. De LaSalle Academy conducts standardized testing in the fall, winter and spring to measure growth and identify instructional needs. Our philosophy with testing is that it is a <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">tool</span></b>. We realize that many students are not able to demonstrate their true capabilities on standardized tests and we therefore place a lot of importance on the on-going assessment process that takes place daily in the classroom. Many of our students have been traumatized by high stakes testing at other schools. To this end, we work to help students feel comfortable and stress free during testing.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES</span></b>

We could use help serving lunch and cleaning up from 12:45 to 1:45.  If you are available, this is a fun way to get your volunteer hours and enjoy meeting all of our students.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING</span></b>

Our meeting is this <b>Thursday, August 22 at 6:30 PM</b> in Room 11.  Please come and learn more about how you can help move De LaSalle forward! Please enter the campus via the south ramp (on the side).

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WINTERFEST MEETING</span></b>

We are meeting from <b>6 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, August 27</b>.  WE NEED YOU!  Please come out to see how you can help with our largest fundraiser. Please enter the campus via the south ramp (on the side).

<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TEACHER WEBPAGES</span></b>

Thank you for your patience while we work out the kinks on our teacher webpages. We experienced technical difficulties this week that should now be resolved. The teachers’ pages are an excellent resource and support and we encourage you to visit!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODE</span></b>

All students should be in compliance at this point with the dress code and uniform policy.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CROP ‘TIL YOU DROP FUNDRAISER</span></b>

Save the date for our first scrapbooking event which will be held on <b>Sat., Sept. 21 from 10 AM ‘til ???</b>.  More information to follow, or call Bonnie Ross in the school office.

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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) will continue this year on Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30.  <b><i>The first Chorale meeting will be on Thurs., August 22.</i></b></li>
	<li><b><i>Chess – </i></b>We are looking for a volunteer to lead our chess club. Please call Bonnie Ross if you are interested.</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS NEWS</span></b>
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	<li><b>High School Bowling Team </b>– Practice is every Tuesday from 4 PM – 6 PM and every Thursday from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. League play  is on Saturdays at 10 AM.</li>
	<li><b>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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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

Aug.27-29   Measures of Academic Progress (standardized testing)

Sept. 2         No School – Labor Day

Sept. 5         No School – Rosh Hashana

Sept. 18       Interim Reports go home

Sept. 19       Home &amp; School Meeting at Riverside 6:30 PM

Sept. 21       Crop ‘til You Drop Fundraiser 10 AM - ???

Oct. 1           Fall School Portraits (in uniform-no PE shirts, please)

Oct. 10         End Quarter 1