Dear Parents,

Spring is quickly moving along and we are holding onto our hats here at De LaSalle. Kids, staff and parents are super busy making the most of this last, but important, quarter of the school year. The big news for the week is <b><i>TALENT SHOW!!!</i></b>   We can’t wait to see our amazing students under the lights at Riverside Church this Friday night at 7:00. Plus, thanks to all of you, community donors, and the De LaSalle staff, we have an awesome Chinese auction planned! Come prepared to bid for your favorite baskets and surprises from the staff. Check out more info about the evening in the announcement below.

Have a super week!

Ms.  Moreau
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TALENT SHOW AND DQ FUNDRAISER</span></b></p>
On <b>Friday, April 19 at 7:00 PM</b>, we will have our first annual <b>De LaSalle Academy Talent Show</b> at Riverside Church. Over three-fourths of the student body will be performing for us, plus a surprise performance by the De LaSalle staff members! This community-building event is important to our students in many ways, including helping us reach our goal of raising $100,000 to match funds with our donor! Because we are including a <b>Chinese Auction</b> at the event, we really need friends, neighbors, and family members to attend. The talent show is free, so we hope folks will be generous with their participation in the auction. After the event, <b>Dairy Queen</b> on Daniels Parkway next to Riverside Church will donate 20% of all sales from 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM, so come on out for an after show treat!!

<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ALL</span> STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THE TALENT SHOW REHEARSAL FROM 9:00-12:00 ON <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FRIDAY, APRIL 19.</span>  IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE PERMISSION SLIP TO ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO TRAVEL BY DE LASALLE BUS TO RIVERSIDE CHURCH FOR THE REHEARSAL. THANKS!</b>

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

We are still able to register more foursomes for the golf tournament at Renaissance Golf &amp; Country Club, which takes place on <b>April 27</b>.  Tee time is 8:00 AM. Come golf on one of the finest courses in Southwest Florida.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REGISTRATION FOR 2013-14</span></b>

Tuition contracts have been mailed to returning families. Please remember that enrollment is not complete and secure until the signed and initialed contract is received by the school. Thanks!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DE LASALLE ACADEMY PRE-K AND VPK</span></b>

Spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors that De LaSalle is opening a brand new PreK for 3-year-olds and FREE VPK for 4-year-olds in August! Call Director Heather Singleton for more information at 239-245-8212. The preschool will serve students with typical and/or special needs.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PRESCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM</span></b>

Preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to the De LaSalle Summer Program which will run from June 3 – July 31. Program hours are 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. The weekly cost is $120, plus a one-time $100 registration fee. The cost includes breakfast, lunch and snack, a weekly local field trip, themed activities and fun water days!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DE LASALLE ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP 2013</span></b>

School age children are invited to enjoy a wonderful summer camp program during the month of June. Session  1 runs from June 3-14 and Session 2 runs from June 17-28. Each two-week session is $320 and includes one big out of town day trip (Busch Gardens, Clearwater Aquarium, Disney Quest, Dolphin Experience at Cay Costa), plus all other activities, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Other activities include: bowling, arts &amp; crafts, Zoomers, Glow Golf, Swimming and Movies. We’ve been told by last year’s campers that “De LaSalle’s Summer Camp is the best camp ever!” Register early so you don’t miss out.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TARGET “TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION” PROGRAM</span></b>

De LaSalle Academy has signed up for this program. At any Target store you can name De LaSalle Academy as the school who receives donations through the program.  If you use your Target debit card or Target credit card for purchases, 1% of your purchase will be sent directly to the school! Target has raised millions of dollars for education through this incentive program and De LaSalle can benefit too!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></b> –  <b><i></i></b>
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	<li><b><i>De LaSalle Chorale</i></b> meets on Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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	<li><b><i>De LaSalle Chess Club</i></b>:  The Chess Club meets on <b>Wednesdays, </b>in the Drama Room, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

April 19                                                 7:00 PM Talent Show

8:30-10:30 Dairy Queen

April 27                                                Golf Tournament – The Club at Renaissance – Fort Myers

April 30-May 1                                   Measures of Academic Progress (standardized testing)

May 23                                                  12:30 Dismissal – Parent-Teacher Conferences

May 24                                                  No school – Parent-Teacher Conferences

May 27                                                  No school – Memorial Day

May 28                                                  6:30 PM Graduation &amp; Honors Celebration – Riverside Church

May 30                                                  12:30 Dismissal – Teacher Appreciation Day

May 31                                                  12:30 Dismissal – Last Day of School!

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