Dear Parents,

We wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! Many thanks to all the families who purchased Valentine’s Day Candy Grams to support our high school prom committee.

We will hold our February <strong>Home &amp; School Association meeting on Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 PM</strong> at Riverside Church. As always, it is very important for every family to have at least one parent attend. This month, in addition to other topics, we will include critical information about re-enrollment, qualifying for financial aid, and the 2013-14 De LaSalle Academy Operating Budget. Childcare is available and students are encouraged to bring an activity. The agenda for our meeting is enclosed. We greatly value your participation at the Home &amp; School meetings!

Have a super week!

Ms.  Moreau
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 <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NO SCHOOL</span></strong>

On Monday, February 18, there is no school due to observance of Presidents’ Day.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR DE LASALLE</span></strong>

Do you like fine chocolate?? Our neighbors at <strong><em>Irresistible Confections</em></strong><em></em>in the Bella Villa shops on Salrose Lane are offering a “Give Back” Program to support the school. Just bring the enclosed coupon to the store, or mention “De LaSalle” when you are shopping for chocolate and 7% of your purchase will be donated back to De LaSalle Academy! Yum!!!

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VALENTINE’S DAY FESTIVITIES</span></strong>
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	<li>An <strong><em>optional</em></strong> Valentine’s Day NUT Day fundraiser will be held on Feb. 14. For a $1 donation to the Student Government, students may dress out of uniform in NUT Day attire that is pink or red.</li>
	<li>Student Government and Chorale Students will be sharing Valentines made by the student body with nearby residents at the Pope John XXIII Villas. Permission forms for those students are enclosed. Please return by tomorrow.</li>
	<li>Class Parties will be held the last period of the day. Any student bringing Valentines for distribution at school must bring enough for the <em>entire</em> class.</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAVE THE DATE FOR DONOR RECEPTION and OPEN HOUSE</span></strong>

On <strong>Tuesday, February 26 </strong>from<strong> 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM</strong>, we will host a Donor Reception on the school campus. Enclosed is your invitation to the event, plus two additional invitations for you to share with anyone you feel could help or has helped De LaSalle Academy reach its goals.  We will also kick off our capital campaign at this time.  Chorale students, cheerleaders and the De LaSalle Drummers will perform, and Student Government members will give tours during our event.  We have a goal to raise $500,000 for this school year!  De LaSalle Academy has helped so many students and these funds will ensure our continued success and the opportunity to help so many more children in the years to come!

<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?</span>  </strong>

If you are in need of volunteer hours, we need help with set up, serving, and clean up for the donor reception on <strong>Tuesday, February 26</strong>from <strong>4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  </strong>Please call Bonnie Ross at 239-245-8212 if you are able to help.

<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR</span></strong>

A registration packet for 2013-2014 is included in today’s Wednesday Envelope.  All registrations and financial aid applications for returning students must be completed no later than <strong>March 15</strong>. If you intend to apply for tuition assistance, please keep in mind that the financial aid application requires minimum documentation of income via your W-2 for 2012 <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span></strong> tax return from 2011 or 2012. You may begin applying for tuition assistance at any time through FACTS Grant &amp; Aid Assessment. You will find this information on the De LaSalle Academy website under “Admissions.” Click on the link under <em>De LaSalle Academy Scholarships</em>.  For families who receive McKay Scholarships this year, re-enrollment in the McKay program is handled by Ms. Gentry and no further action is needed by you.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPIRIT SHIRTS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW</span></strong>

If you enrolled at De LaSalle after our t-shirt order went in, now is your chance! Order forms are enclosed. Please submit your order by <strong>Thursday, February 21. </strong>Spirit shirts can be worn on Spirit Days and other special occasions when announced in advanced. Don’t miss out on the chance to show your <strong>De LaSalle Tarpon Spirit!!! </strong><strong>J</strong>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHESS CLUB</span></strong>

David Chesebro, Edison State College Freshman, has offered to moderate a De LaSalle Academy Chess Club on Wednesdays, beginning <strong>February 13</strong>.

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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></strong>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Chorale</em></strong>  meets on Thursdays after school.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Tarpons Basketball</em></strong>:  Basketball Practice is on <strong>Mondays and Thursdays </strong>after school.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Tarpons Cheerleading</em></strong>: Practice is on <strong>Mondays and Wednesdays  </strong>after school.</li>
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	<li><strong><em>De LaSalle Chess Club</em></strong>:  The Chess Club meets on <strong>Wednesdays, </strong>in the Drama Room, 3:45-4:45.</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></strong>

February 18                                        No School – Presidents Day

February 20                                        Interim Reports go home

February 21                                        6:30 PM Home &amp; School Meeting – Riverside Church

February 26                                        5:00-6:00 Donor Reception

April 3                                                   Spring Sports Banquet

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