<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Dear Parents,</p>
What a fabulous turn out for our Home &amp; School Meeting last Thursday! Congratulations and thanks to all the parents and teachers who were able to attend our gathering. This is truly a sign of great things to come when there is such a strong partnership in place so early in the school year! I hope that the meeting was informative and helpful for everyone.

As of today, the “Teacher Pages” are up and live on our website. Currently, you will find the homework for each teacher’s classes. Some teachers will post daily and some will post weekly. Please be sure to check the Student Planner each day for updates as well. We hope this communication tool will help support your child in a quest for success.

Enjoy your week!

Ms. Moreau
<p style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SCHOOL UNIFORMS</span></strong></p>
We have been informed that all De LaSalle Academy uniform apparel will be <span style="text-decoration: underline;">in stock</span> as of September 19 at 12:00. Students who have been waiting for PE uniforms will be expected to be in uniform by Monday, September 24.

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

There will be a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">12:00</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <strong>NOON</strong></span> dismissal on <strong>Friday, September 28</strong>. We sincerely apologize for this calendar change. A teacher training date for the Fast ForWord program had to be changed due to circumstances beyond our control. Students who cannot be picked up at 12:00 will be provided with a free pizza lunch, then they can join the after school program on its field trip to <strong>Pump It Up</strong>. The cost for the field trip is $6.00. A permission slip will need to be completed for any student who plans to participate.

<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FALL FESTIVAL!!!</span></strong>

The Fall Festival will take place on our campus grounds on <strong>November 3</strong>!  The next Fall Festival Committee meeting is <strong>September 26, from 6:00-7:00 </strong>in the art room. There are still committee chairperson positions open J. We need gently loved stuffed animals, small gifts, or toys to give away as game prizes. Please send them to school anytime. We will also have a stage to feature area performers. If you know of a group (dance, gymnastics, cheer, martial arts, singers, etc.) that would like to perform at the festival, or if you have other questions, please contact Bonnie Ross at 245-8212 (school) or 357-1682 (cell). <strong>Please help make this first festival on our school grounds a huge success!!</strong>

<strong> </strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CAN YOU HELP BUILD THE REST OF OUR PLAYGROUND?</span></strong>  The playground work days are <strong>September 29 and 30</strong>.  We will meet at <strong>8:00 AM on the 29<sup>th</sup>. </strong>Thanks to a very generous donor, Mr. Jim Doyle, we will be adding 6 swings and a 7 foot climbing sphere.  This will give the opportunity for students of all ages to enjoy our playground area.  If you are available to help, please email Bonnie Ross at <a href="mailto:bross@delasallefm.org">bross@delasallefm.org</a> or call her at 239-245-8212 (school) or 239-357-1682 (cell).

<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS AND CLUB NEWS</span></strong>
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	<li>The <strong><em>De LaSalle Golf Club</em></strong>                Driving Range every Thursday after school until 5:00</li>
	<li>The <strong><em>De LaSalle Bowling Team</em></strong>    Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school</li>
	<li>The <strong><em>De LaSalle Bowling Club</em></strong>.     A meeting for interested students will take place on <strong>Friday, September 21</strong> at 3:30.</li>
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The Bowling Club will bowl every Saturday at Gator Lanes at 9:00 AM.
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	<li>The <strong><em>De LaSalle Chorale</em></strong> will hold its first meeting and rehearsal on <strong>Thursday, September 20 </strong>at 3:30. Please email Ms. Torcaso for more information. (<a href="mailto:ltorcaso@delasallefm.org">ltorcaso@delasallefm.org</a>).</li>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOLIDAY PROGRAM DATE CHANGE</span></strong>:  Our holiday program has been changed to <strong>Friday, December 7</strong>. More information will follow later this fall.

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

September 26                   Progress Reports go home

Steptember 28                  12:00 NOON Dismissal – After school program trip to “Pump It Up”

September 29-30             Build the playground (8 AM on 9/29)

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<p align="center"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO </strong><strong>JIM &amp; VICKI GELARDI</strong></span><strong></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>For the generous gift of a beautiful, authentic, 8 foot </strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>MODEL LIGHTHOUSE</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>to grace the entrance to our campus!!!</strong></p>
<p align="center"><em><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>You are a beacon of hope to our school!</strong></span></em></p>
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