Dear Parents,

The next ten weeks of school will be particularly important as we look toward the end of the school year, especially with Spring Break and Easter Break falling in this time period. We appreciate parents’ support, as our partners in education, to help students stay focused and goal oriented as we approach the joyful days of spring. Together, we can help students give their very best and enjoy the fruit of their success.

Have a wonderful week!

Ms.  Moreau
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REGISTRATION FOR 2014-15</span></b>

Registration forms and the $200 registration fee for returning students are due no later than <b>March 24.</b> After that date, open registration for new students begins. Students who are not registered by March 24 cannot be guaranteed placement for 2014-15, so please stay on top of this important task.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR 2014-15</span></b>

If you are planning to re-enroll at De LaSalle Academy for 2014-15 and plan to apply for tuition assistance, please visit the FACTS Grant &amp; Aid Assessment website at <a href="http://www.online.factsmgt.com/aid">www.online.factsmgt.com/aid</a>  to file your application now. Please remember that hard copy verification of income must be uploaded or faxed to the FACTS company in order to complete the process. Your income verification MUST include at least the W-2s for 2013 <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span></b> the 1040 tax return for 2013 or 2012. Tuition assistance is awarded on a first come-first served basis. The deadline to re-apply for enrollment and tuition assistance applications is <b>March 24.</b>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CROP ‘TIL YOU DROP</span></b>

Make your reservation today for our next “crop” event on <b>Saturday Feburary 22, 10:00 AM til ?</b> at  De LaSalle Academy.  Any returning participant who brings a new person will crop for FREE!  The cost is $30 per person. This price includes lunch and dinner, snacks, make ‘n’ takes, great door prizes and beverages.  Come out and enjoy a fun filled day!!

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

If you are still in need of volunteer hours, please check your schedule and help at our next event.  As we are coming to the end of the year there are not many opportunities left for volunteering.   If you are available, we could use your help to set up the Crop ‘til You Drop event on <b>Friday, February 21 at 6:00</b> PM here at school.  We also need volunteers to prepare, set up and clean up food on <b>Saturday, February 22</b>, with two shifts available:   11:00 to 2:00 and 4:00 to 7:00.

If you are able to help, please call Bonnie at 239-245-8212. Thank you!

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

Please send in any outgrown uniform items during the next few months of school.  There will be a uniform exchange at this week’s Home &amp; School meeting, plus a big exchange on <b>Saturday, April 5 from 9:00-11:00 AM.   </b>Save $$$!!!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAVE THE DATE -</span></b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <b>FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!</b></span>

Please join us for this fun Home &amp; School event on <b>Saturday, March 1 at 6:00 PM</b>. The movie is <i>FROZEN</i>! Admission is $10 per family and includes unlimited popcorn. <b>Bring your own lawn chairs, please.</b> All pizza must be paid for in advance.  Gluten free pizza is available. We ask that no outside food or beverages be brought in. There will also be a bake sale with funds raised going toward the 8th grade trip.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TALENT SHOW</span></b>

Talent Show will take place on <b>Friday, April 25</b> <b>at 7:00 PM</b>.  Acts will be required to audition for the show and parent permission is required. Forms were due last Friday. <b> </b>Auditions will be held after school on <b>March 24-25.</b> Your child’s audition date will be sent home with the Wednesday Newsletter on Feb. 19.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TAX BREAKS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS</span></b>

This website was shared with us and may be useful for some families at tax time. De LaSalle does not endorse or assure the validity of the information. Please contact a qualified tax professional for more information.

<a href="http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Issues/2013/jun/20137378.htm">Potential income tax benefits for families with special needs children</a>

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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 <b>Thursdays </b>after school, <b>3:30-4:30</b>.</li>
	<li><b><i>Drama Club</i> </b>meets<b> </b>on <b>Mondays, </b>after school, from<b> 3:30-5:00</b>.<b></b></li>
	<li><b><i>YoPlay Yoga Club</i></b> meets on <b>Wednesdays</b> after school, <b>3:30-4:30</b> through May 14.<b></b></li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS NEWS</span>       <i></i></b>
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	<li><b>Cheerleading  </b>practice takes place on <b>Mondays</b> ONLY through April 25, from <b>4:00-5:00</b>. There are no longer practices on Thursdays. Occasionally, an extra practice may be called on a Tuesday. The cheer team will be working on a dance routine for the Talent Show and for half-time performances next year.<b></b></li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

Feb. 22  Crop ‘til You Drop Fundraiser

Mar. 4    Spring Portraits and Senior Portraits

Mar. 13  End 3<sup>rd</sup> Quarter

Mar. 14-23  Spring Break!

Mar. 24  Deadline to register for returning students

Mar. 26  Report cards go home

Mar. 27 12:30 Dismissal – Teacher Conferences

Mar. 28  12:30 Dismissal – Teacher Conferences