Dear Parents,

It’s that time of year when we are already thinking about next school year! In preparation for registration for returning students, a registration packet will be sent home in next Wednesday’s envelope. In addition, you will find the 2014-2015 school calendar on our website using the site directory link at the bottom of the home page.

Next week, we will share the interim Progress Report<b> </b>for 3<sup>rd</sup> quarter. We welcome your questions and feedback as we evaluate progress toward your child’s goals.

Have a wonderful week!

Ms.  Moreau
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS</span></b>

Checks are here! Please stop by the school office (or see your bus driver) to sign your check. Checks MUST be signed before <b>February 12.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CANDY GRAMS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY</span></b>

The 2014 Prom Committee is sponsoring the annual De LaSalle Academy candy gram fundraiser. In the Wednesday envelope, there is a candy gram form to use for ordering candy grams for your child, child’s friends, teachers, or the whole class for just a dollar each. Please complete the form and return it with your payment by <b>Tuesday, February 11</b>. Candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 14, Valentine’s Day. We thank you for your support!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FROZEN FOOD DRIVE</span></b>

Please send in frozen food on <b>Friday, February 14</b> to help the residents in the assisted living home.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at De LaSalle Academy to give back to the community.  Our food drive directly helps elderly in need.  Thank you for your continued support.  Each student who donates two frozen food items will receive a NUT day pass to use on a subsequent day.

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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, we encourage you to 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 soon. 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 after registration forms are distributed in February. The deadline to re-apply for enrollment at De LaSalle Academy for 2014-15 is <b>March 15.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TUITION AND BUDGET REPORT</span></b>

A report from administration on the 2014-15 school operating budget, tuition, and tuition assistance will be presented at the <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL MEETING</span></b> on <b>Thursday, February 13</b>.
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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. A letter and Parent Commitment/Application form were sent home last week.  The form is due no later than <b>February 14. </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;">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. 12   Interim Reports go home                                   Mar. 4   Spring Portraits and Senior Portraits

Feb. 13  Home &amp; School Meeting                                      Mar. 13  End 3<sup>rd</sup> Quarter

Feb. 17  No School – President’s Day                              Mar. 14-23  Spring Break!

Feb. 18  No School – Teacher In-Service Day                 Mar. 27 12:30 Dismissal – Teacher Conferences

Feb. 22  Crop ‘til You Drop Fundraiser                            Mar. 28  No School – Teacher Conferences