Dear Parents,

In today’s Wednesday Envelope you will find the interim Progress Report for 1<sup>st</sup> Quarter. Please keep in mind that this first report represents a short period of time for teaching and evaluating progress, including our initial diagnostic assessments for group placement and annual goal planning. We ask that you review the report, then sign and return one copy. You may keep the second copy for your records. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the report, we encourage you to contact the teacher. Questions can be addressed via an email, phone conference or in-person conference at school and we are quite happy to elaborate or clarify wherever necessary. We thank you for your support as we work together to create a successful educational experience for your child.

We are excited to be offering a new program at De LaSalle this year! For the first 15 minutes of each morning, students and staff are participating in the <b>Make W.A.V.E.S. Program</b>, which is designed to support and encourage positive inter-personal relationships through acceptance and understanding of diversity. The acronym is We Accept &amp; Value Everyone. As part of this program, students will receive a FREE t-shirt that can be worn to school on <i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">assigned</span></i> days. Please fill out the enclosed order form so your child can receive the free t-shirt. On behalf of the De LaSalle community, I would like to thank the Lindner family for generously sponsoring our <b>Make W.A.V.E.S. Program</b>!! I also want to thank Mrs. Strom, our school counselor, for launching and guiding this important initiative! Goals of the Make W.A.V.E.S. Program for the first days are given below.

Have a positive week,

Ms.  Moreau
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL MEETING DATE CHANGE!</span></b></p>
 Our meeting that was scheduled for September 19 has been <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHANGED to THURS., SEPTEMBER 26</span></b> at 6:30 PM. The reason for the change is that we are hosting a fabulous presentation for students and teachers during the school day on the 26<sup>th</sup> and for parents at the Home &amp; School meeting in the evening. Our presenter is <b><i>BEN GLENN, “THE CHALK GUY”.</i></b> Mr. Glenn is a dynamic presenter who speaks with students, educators and parents on a variety of topics relating to success in school and in life. He is an adult who has overcome his learning differences and ADD and his story is shared through an incredible visual medium of chalk drawing. Mr. Glenn is a nationally known speaker who will delight our school community and provide us with kernels of wisdom and inspiration in our quest for success.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MAKE WAVES PROGRAM – OUR CURRENT GOALS</span></b>
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	<li>Help students understand how much they have in common with their peers and how our lives are connected.</li>
	<li>Encourage group unity</li>
	<li>Identify the ways that “waves” affect our natural world, and how that relates to our attitude “waves” affecting each other.</li>
	<li>What does it mean to “accept” and “value” another person?</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY – ORIGIAMI OWL</span></b>

We are excited to announce a new way you can help De LaSalle! We have teamed up with De LaSalle parent Stephanie Fearn and Origami Owl for an online fundraiser! Origami Owl Living Lockets are customizable lockets that you create to tell your unique story. Packets are going home today, and each packet includes a Take Out Menu (catalogue) and flyer detailing the fundraiser. The best part about this is that you can order online for yourself or for a gift. You can share the information as well so that anyone anywhere can help De LaSalle just by making a purchase and selecting our fundraiser at checkout. All orders are shipped directly to you or to a gift recipient of your choice.
To order, go to <a href="http://www.Serendipity.OrigamiOwl.com">www.Serendipity.OrigamiOwl.com</a>. When you check out, simply choose "De LaSalle Academy Fundraiser." Stephanie is donating her commission to us, so the more you and your friends shop, the more our school will earn! There is also a public event page set up on Facebook for you to share with friends and family at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/228364057315417/">https://www.facebook.com/events/228364057315417/</a>. Our goal for this fundraiser is 150 orders, so be sure to share the catalogue, flyer, and Facebook event with friends and family! If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Fearn at (239)246-4721 or <a href="mailto:MrsSFearn@yahoo.com">MrsSFearn@yahoo.com</a>.

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

Our school mascot is the mighty Tarpon!! Show your school spirit by purchasing De LaSalle Spirit Shirts!! Order forms were sent home earlier this month. Don’t miss out! When we have SPIRIT DAYS at school, students are permitted to wear the Spirit Shirt and NUT Day bottoms of their choice!! <b>Orders due Sept. 27.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">UNIFORM CLARIFICATION</span></b>

Students may only wear the ash gray PE shirt to school on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">PE days</span>. Spirit Shirts and Make WAVES shirts may only be worn on days designated for special purposes, which will be announced in advance. The <i>optional</i> blue mesh PE shorts may not be worn all day at school. Students must <i>change into the PE shorts</i> if they are opting to wear them to PE. Students who dress in these shirts or shorts outside of the dress code will receive a dress code notice.

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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>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>

Sept. 21                Crop ‘til You Drop Fundraiser 10 AM - ??? – on the De LaSalle Campus

<b>Sept. 26             NEW DATE for Home &amp; School Meeting – Ben Glenn “The Chalk Guy” Presentation</b>

Oct. 1                    Fall School Portraits (in uniform-<span style="text-decoration: underline;">no PE shirts</span>, please)

Oct. 10                  End Quarter 1

Oct. 11                  No school – Professional Duty Day

Oct. 16                  Reports go home

Oct. 17                  12:30 dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 18                  No school – Parent/Teacher Conferences