Dear Parents,

Happy Wednesday! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night at the Home &amp; School Meeting. The agenda was sent home last week and information about our speakers is given below. We have learned that one of the critical elements for student success is a strong bond between the home and the school. Your presence at the meeting helps us build this important bridge and we are grateful for your support.

Have a super week!

Ms.  Moreau
<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></strong></p>
<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL MEETING</span></strong>

Our next <strong> Home &amp; School Meeting</strong> is tomorrow, <strong>January 24 at 6:30 PM</strong> at Riverside Church on Daniels Pkwy. We are delighted to welcome a very special guest speaker, Dr. Chris McGinnis, who will address our school community on the topic of “Seven Steps to Student Success.”  Bonnie Ross and Kelly Amrine will also provide information about post-secondary options and introduce our <strong><em>Navigator Program for Transition Support</em></strong>. Parents of current and future high school students will receive an overview of the services that De LaSalle will provide through this program for students prior to their graduation.

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

This fundraising event will be held in the De LaSalle Academy dining hall beginning at <strong>10 AM </strong>this <strong>Saturday, January 26. </strong>Spend the day scrapbooking with friends having fun and supporting the students of De LaSalle Academy.<strong>  </strong>Your day will include lunch, dinner, snack and beverages. There will be a “Make ‘n’ Take,” door prizes, raffles and much more! All this fun for only $30. Seats are still available…Call Bonnie Ross at 239-357-1682 or 2390245-8212. <strong></strong>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BASKETBALL COACH</span>                                     </strong>

We are still looking for a volunteer basketball coach to lead the middle school basketball program beginning in January. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering in this capacity, please call Bonnie Ross at 239-245-8212.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></strong>
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	<li>The <strong><em>De LaSalle Chorale</em></strong>  meets on Thursdays after school.  Practices resume on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">January 24.</span></strong></li>
	<li><strong><em>Spring Sports: </em></strong>De LaSalle Academy is proud to announce the following sports programs:  Middle School Boys Basketball, Girls Cheerleading and High School Co-ed Volleyball. We will hold the first meeting for each sport on the following days:</li>
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<strong>Co-Ed High School Volleyball                     -Wednesday,  January 23 - 3:30 to 4:00</strong>

<strong>Middle School Boys Basketball                  -Thursday,  January 24 - 3:30 to 4:00</strong>

<strong>Girls Cheerleading                                          -Monday,  January 28 - 3:30 to 4:00   (Note: This is a date change)</strong>

All sports meetings will be held in the Art Room.  Parent participation is welcome for the initial meeting.  If parents are unable to attend, a flyer with all the information will be sent home with your child.  Some sports may be cancelled if there is not enough student interest.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></strong>

January 24                                           6:30 PM Home &amp; School Meeting – Riverside Church

February 18                                        No School – Presidents Day

February 20                                        Interim Reports go home

February 21                                        6:30 PM Home &amp; School Meeting – Riverside Church<strong></strong>

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