Dear Parents,

We are all still flying high from the fabulous experience last week with Ben Glenn, <i>The Chalk Guy</i>! Students, parents and staff all had the opportunity to gather precious gems from his motivating and entertaining presentation. We will always remember his message to “keep moving forward” in spite of, or even because of life’s challenges! Mr. Glenn’s artwork will be preserved under Plexiglas and proudly displayed on campus. If you would like to purchase any of his materials, an order form is enclosed. Please make check payable to De LaSalle. Thanks again to our generous donors for making this presentation and our Make W.A.V.E.S. program a reality!

In today’s Wednesday Envelope, you will find your conference appointment for Parent/Teacher Conferences to be held on <b>October 17 &amp; 18</b>. Please sign and return the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">bottom portion</span> of the appointment form tomorrow. If you have a major conflict that makes it impossible for you to make the assigned conference time, please contact Ms. Moreau. Conferences at De LaSalle are mandatory because we deeply value your input and the home-to-school connection.

Have a wonderful week!

Ms.  Moreau
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GRATEFUL NEWS!</span></b>

We would like to extend a very special thank you to the Sapp Family for our beautiful commercial refrigerator and kitchen utensils!  What a wonderful thing to do so that students get chocolate milk every day!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING TOURNAMENT</span></b>

Our high school bowling team has been invited to participate in a Bowling Tournament against Edison State College on <b>Friday, October 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM</b> at Pin Street Bowling Alley, 4140 Fowler St. in Fort Myers. If De LaSalle families can join us with school sprit to support our high school bowling team, that would be great!  There will be awards immediately following the tournament!  Go Tarpons!!!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">STUDENT SUPPORT PLANS</span></b>

Student Support Plans are prepared for each returning student at De LaSalle in the spring. Support Plans for <i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">new</span></i> students are written in the fall. Plans for new students will be sent home on <b>October 16</b> and will be discussed with parents at conference time.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WINTERFEST MEETING</span></b>

The WinterFest committee will meet <b>tonight at 6:00</b> in Room 11.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER – DE LASALLE TUMBLERS!</span></b>

Please sell the tumblers! These terrific tumblers come in two different designs. A 26 ounce tumbler with the De LaSalle Logo is available for only $20 and a 16 ounce tumbler in 8 different colors is on sale for $15.  All tumblers have lids and a lifetime warranty!  Please see the enclosed flyer for more information. If each family sells 5 tumblers, we will raise $5,000.  All money that is raised will go toward a permanent shade structure for the comfort and sun protection of our children on the playground.  Please help us achieve our goal of raising $5,000.  All orders must be returned with payment by <b>Friday, October 11</b>.  Please make all checks payable to De LaSalle Academy.  Thank you for your continued support!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS</span></b>

There will be a High School Parent Meeting on <b>Monday, October 28 at 6:30 PM</b> in Room 11. This informational meeting will focus on graduation requirements for Standard and Type I diplomas, plus De LaSalle’s <i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Navigation Program for Transition Success</span></i>, which guides our graduates toward their post-secondary experiences.
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS!</span></b>

President:  President Gehrig Walker        Vice-President: Tianna Starke         Secretary &amp; Treasurer: Londyn Wolff

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME &amp; SCHOOL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING</span></b>

The next meeting of Home &amp; School officers is <b>October 8 at 6:30 PM</b> in Room 11.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHICO’S SHOPPING EXPERIENCE</span></b>

The Chico’s Corporate Company Store is making a fundraising opportunity available to 100 people in our school community on <b>Wednesday, October 16</b>! Chico’s headquarters and their company store warehouse are located at 11215 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers. If you and your friends and family are interested in participating, please fill out the flyer sent home last month with the full name of each participant and $5.00 per participant. 10% of the total sales at the event will be donated to De LaSalle!

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

Our next Crop ‘til You Drop is scheduled for <b>Saturday, November 2 , from 10:00 - ???</b>  Call school office to make your reservation now!

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY – ORIGIAMI OWL</span></b>

We have teamed up with De LaSalle parent Stephanie Fearn and Origami Owl for an online fundraiser! Origami Owl Living Lockets are customizable lockets that you create to tell your unique story. You can order online for yourself or for a gift. You can share the information as well so that anyone anywhere can help De LaSalle just by making a purchase and selecting our fundraiser at checkout. All orders are shipped directly to you or to a gift recipient of your choice. To order, go to <a href="http://www.Serendipity.OrigamiOwl.com">www.Serendipity.OrigamiOwl.com</a>. When you check out, simply choose "De LaSalle Academy Fundraiser." If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Fearn at (239)246-4721 or <a href="mailto:MrsSFearn@yahoo.com">MrsSFearn@yahoo.com</a>.

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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MISSING SHIRTS FOUND AT “ALL UNIFORM” STORE</span></b>

If you left two brand new size 18 uniform shirts at All Uniform, we have them in the office.

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

Information about Halloween celebrations will be sent home in next week’s Wednesday Envelope.
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MAKE WAVES PROGRAM – We Accept &amp; Value Everyone </span></b>

Our current goals:
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	<li>We make waves when we <b><i>encourage</i></b> each other.</li>
	<li>We persevere through challenges when we remember to <b><i>keep moving forward</i></b><i>.</i></li>
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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 Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30.</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SPORTS NEWS</span></b>
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	<li><b>High School Bowling Team </b>– Practice is every Tuesday from 4 PM – 6 PM and every Thursday from</li>
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3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. League play is on Saturdays at 10 AM.

<b>TOURNAMENT: OCTOBER 11, 5:00-8:00 PM – Tarpons vs. Edison State College</b>
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	<li><b>Junior Bowling</b>:  Games are played every Saturday at 10 AM.</li>
	<li><b>All School Golf Team: </b> The team meets on Mondays from 4 PM – 5 PM at the Daniels Driving Range.</li>
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CALENDAR REMINDERS</span></b>

Oct. 10                   End Quarter 1

Oct. 11                   No school – Professional Duty Day

Oct. 16                   Reports go home

Oct. 17                   12:30 dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 18                   No school – Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 28                   High School Parent Meeting 6:30 PM