Dear Parents,

Happy September everyone! Where did August go? It has been very exciting to visit classrooms and see all the good work that is going on. Students, teachers and therapists are on a roll, enjoying the benefits of learning routines, procedures and expectations so there’s more time for learning!

Have a positive and successful week!

Ms.  Moreau

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<p align="center"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></b></p>
<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS</span></b>

First Quarter vouchers are now available in the office, afterschool program or with the bus driver. Please plan to sign your check no later than <b>Wednesday, Sept. 11</b>, as unendorsed vouchers must be returned to the Florida Dept. of Education.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MORNING DROP OFF</span></b>

We have noticed that some students are exiting during morning drop off on the <i>driver’s</i> side of the car, which requires that the student cross the car path to get to the entrance ramp. Please have your child exit the car on the <i>passenger</i> side to ensure everyone’s safety.

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

It seems that there was a line left out of our Parent/Student Handbook when it was edited for the 2013-14 school year. Although the line is missing, the dress code is edited to exclude “cargo shorts” and “cargo pants”. Only khaki “uniform” style pants and shorts are permitted, along with skorts and capris for girls. If there are any concerns about the dress code, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Moreau.

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

A school directory will be published this month. If you wish to have contact information listed in the directory, please complete and return the attached form <span style="text-decoration: underline;">this week</span>.

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

Ms. Yvonne is still collecting shoeboxes in preparation for our holiday program set construction. Please send in any size shoe boxes you can part with.

<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>.  For more information , 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) 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. 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