Dear Parents,

We are fully vested in the final quarter of this school year and want to make the most of the eight weeks that remain. In addition to academics, many fun, exciting school activities are planned and we look forward to seeing parents and students at these events! This is also registration season for returning and new families. Please be sure to follow all of the steps to re-register your child if he or she is returning for the 2014-15 school year. Applications for tuition assistance cannot be processed through FACTS without income verification, so make sure this critical step is followed. The signed contract is the final requirement that secures your child’s re-enrollment, so please sign and return the contract when it is sent home next week on<b> April 16.</b>

Have a beautiful week!

Mrs. Lori Riti
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS/CHEERLEADING TEAM PICTURES THIS FRIDAY</span></b>

If your child participated in any sport during any season this school year, he or she needs to wear or bring in the team/squad uniform this <b>Friday, April 11.</b> We will take all team pictures on that day for the year book.  This includes cheerleading. (Please bring pom poms.)This is our <span style="text-decoration: underline;">last</span> chance to get the pictures taken.

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

Unsigned checks must be returned to the State Dept. of Education next week. Please arrange to sign your check if you haven’t done so already.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ORIGAMI OWL FUNDRAISER</span></b>

The Origami Owl fundraiser with Stephanie Fearn was one of our most successful fall fundraisers. It was so successful that we are going to offer it again for Spring! With Mother's Day and graduation just around the corner, this is the perfect time to create a special keepsake for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. With the new Spring lines from Origami Owl, it couldn't be easier to tell your unique story. Two of the most exciting new releases are a lighthouse charm and a bully proof shield charm! To be a part of this fundraiser, you can place an order online at <a href="http://www.serendipity.origamiowl.com/parties/DeLaSalleAcademyFundraiser255477/collections.ashx">http://www.serendipity.origamiowl.com/parties/DeLaSalleAcademyFundraiser255477/collections.ashx</a> .
Remember to share this information with your family and friends! Anyone can place an order and directly benefit De LaSalle. The fundraiser will run until <b>Wednesday, April 30</b>. Help us make this Home and School Association fundraiser a huge success!

For more information, or to requests a catalog, contact Stephanie at 239-246-4721 or <a href="mailto:MrsSFearn@yahoo.com" target="_blank">MrsSFearn@yahoo.com</a>.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VISIT OUR NEW SCHOOL</span></b>

On <b>Saturday, April 12</b> from <b>10:00 AM to noon</b> all De LaSalle Academy families are invited to visit the Noonan Academy campus and take a look before the renovations are made to our new home.  The Noonan Academy address is 1401 Techster Lane, Fort Myers.
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FIELD DAY</span></b>

Field Day is scheduled on <b>Thursday, April 17.</b> We will have field day games in the morning, followed by a BBQ at 12:30. We are in need of a few items for the dress up relay, including: hats, ties, large shirts and large pants.  Please send your donations to school as soon as possible.

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

Our 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Talent Show promises to be awesome!! The students are rehearsing very hard. Please plan to join us for a fun evening of entertainment at Riverside Church on <b>Friday, April 25, at 7:00 PM.</b>

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GOLF GIFT BAGS</span></b>

The Golf Committee is looking for the following donations for the gift bags:  Small bottles of sun screen, hand sanitizers, handwipes, pens, small bags of snacks, visors or hats, promo gift cards for different businesses, such as “ Free appetizer with dinner”.   We have 110 golf bags to fill.  Thank you for your help!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DE LASALLE SUMMER CAMP</span></b>

Our fabulous summer camp program will run for four weeks in June. Information and registration forms were sent home earlier this month.  Please call the office for more information. Enclosed is a list of arts and craft supplies that we are in need of.  If you happen to have any of the items please send them in to Ms. Yvonne’s attention.  Thank you for all your help!

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

There will be no school on <b>Friday, April 18, or Monday, April 21,</b> due to the Easter holiday.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TUITION CONTRACTS FOR 2014-15</span></b>

Contracts for parents of students who are returning to De LaSalle Academy for the 2014-15 school year will be sent home on <b>April 16.</b>  The contract must be signed and returned to the school no later than <b>April 23</b>. The signed contract is the final step in <i>the</i> registration process that secures a student’s placement at De LaSalle.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAVE THE DATE</span></b>

We have <i>tentatively</i> set up moving day for <b>May 31</b>.  We need as many families as possible to accomplish this task in one day.  Please call Bonnie Ross at 239-357-1682 if you are capable of driving a large box truck with a lift gate.  We have plans to rent 7-8 large trucks and would like to move the entire school in a day.  Can you help?  Please give a call if your family is able to participate on this exciting day!

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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>YoPlay Yoga Club</i></b> meets on <b>Wednesdays</b> after school, <b>3:30-4:30</b> through May 14.<b></b></li>
	<li><b><i>Dance Class</i></b> is on <b>Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. </b></li>
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	<li>The <b>Spring Sports Dinner and Awards Banquet</b> is <b>Thursday, May 8, at 6pm</b> at the De LaSalle Sports Pavilion.  We will recognize the following teams: basketball, cheerleading and soccer.<b><i></i></b></li>
	<li><b>Intramural Soccer</b> practices on <b>Thursdays from 3:30-5:00.<i></i></b></li>
	<li><b>Cheerleading  </b>practice takes place on <b>Mondays</b> ONLY through April 25, from <b>4:00-5:00</b>. <b><i></i></b></li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

Apr. 17  BBQ &amp; Field Day                                                                  May 17   High School Prom

Apr. 18-21  Easter Break                                                                    May 20   Graduation &amp; Honors Celebration 7:00 PM

Apr. 25  7:00 PM Talent Show                                                          May 22   12:30 dismissal Parent Teacher Conferences

Apr. 26  Golf Tournament                                                                 May 23   No school -  Parent Teacher Conferences

Apr. 30   Academic Warnings (Progress Reports)                         May 26   No school – Memorial Day Holiday

May 6-8  MAP Standardized Testing                                                May 29   12:30 Dismissal

May 8     Spring Sports Banquet                                                       May 30   12:30 Dismissal – Last Day of School / May 31   MOVING DAY