CABINET LETTER FROM DAVID HOLQUIN
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Dear De La Salle Community:
Did you know that two Lasallians, St. Miguel Febres Cordero and Blessed James Miller (an American), celebrate feast days in February? It is fitting that in the month we think about love because of St. Valentine’s feast, we recall that the Brothers' mission "to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor" is rooted in love. When we talk about loving our boys, we mean it because it is the very fiber and essence of our Lasallian Catholic mission. It is the heartbeat of what we do at De La Salle.
Our Lasallian Catholic mission calls on us to “love” and to consider people not as “them,” which can be difficult when we encounter people with different opinions, lived experiences, colors, and backgrounds from us. Instead, our opportunity is to see them as us. It reminds me of St. Mother Teresa’s poem Anyway, which encourages us to do good things even when people question our motives or sincerity.
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SEMESTER 1 HONOR ROLL RELEASED
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Congratulations to the 519 students who made our Honor Roll for the first semester of 2024-25! A total of 371 students earned a High Honors designation with a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.75 and above. In addition, Honors designation was awarded to 148 students who achieved a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.74.
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CSF SPRING MEMBERSHIP LIST
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De La Salle's Chapter #918 of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) released the names of the students who are part of its Spring 2025 CSF Membership. Congratulations to the 277 Spartans who have just been accepted for full and associate membership. The main objective of CSF is to recognize aspiring young citizens of California who possess outstanding standards in academic scholarship, community service, and citizenship.
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STUDENT FUNDRAISER FOR LA FIRE VICTIMS
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Our National Honor Society (NHS) students are holding a fundraiser, from now through February 21, to support the fire victims of Los Angeles. All donations will go to the American Red Cross. They hope to raise $500. If you would like to support their efforts, please click the button below.
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APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR NHS
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Our National Honor Society (NHS) is currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. All eligible freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are invited to apply. Applications should be submitted to Mr. Norfolk in the Learning Center by Friday, February 28. Late applications will not be accepted. The NHS Induction Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 15. Visit the NHS webpage for more information.
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Spartan Night at the Colombo Club (February 20)
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The Alumni Association will hold its annual Spartan Night at the Colombo Club on Thursday, February 20 at 6 pm. Last year, more than 100 members from the De La Salle community came out to the Colombo Club in Oakland to reminisce with old friends and share a dinner with fellow Spartans. Contact Tim Roberts '88 at robertst@dlshs.org with questions about this event.
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Mother/Son Liturgy & Brunch
(March 2)
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The Parent Association would like to invite senior families to our annual Mother/Son Liturgy & Brunch on Sunday, March 2. The liturgy starts at 9:30 am sharp in the De La Salle Theatre and will be followed by a delicious brunch in the Hofmann Center. The cost is $30 per person. Please click the button below to complete the registration form if you plan to attend this event.
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| Winton Arts Film Festival
(March 7)
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The Winton Arts Film Festival is Friday, March 7, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation at Carondelet. The WAFF celebrates the creativity of Contra Costa County middle and high school student filmmakers. Come see which budding filmmakers win awards in the categories of Drama, Comedy, Horror, Animation, Super Shorts, and Experimental.
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GREENLIGHT SIMULATION PARENT PIT STOP - MARCH 18
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We know the process of teaching your teen how to drive can feel daunting. That’s why Greenlight Simulation is excited to partner with De La Salle and Carondelet to offer an informative presentation on March 18 at 7 pm, by Greenlight Simulation's founders and driving experts, Jason Zimmerman and Josh Hurley. They will lay out the steps to acquire a driver's license and provide foundational tips on how to approach behind-the-wheel driver training with your teen.
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Financial Assistance Applications for the 2025-26 School Year Due Tomorrow! |
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Financial assistance applications for the 2025-26 school year (for new and returning families) are available through FACTS and are due TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 7. Visit our Financial Assistance webpage for complete details, or click here for a direct link to the FACTS application. Please remember that you must re-apply for financial aid each year.
Completed applications must include all of the following necessary documentation (if applicable) in order to be considered for financial aid: 2024 W2s, 2024 Federal Tax Return, 1099’s for self-employment, and Nontaxable income statements such as Social Security, child/spousal support, welfare/meal subsidy payments, cash gifts/support from family or others, etc.
Visit the Business Office webpage for contact information and tuition payments.
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On Thursday, February 20, as part of Random Acts of Kindness Week, the Parent Association will "Stock the Staff Lounge" with fruits, snacks, and treats, provided by the DLS community. If you would like to donate to "Stock the Staff Lounge," please click on this SignUp Genius link.
The next Parent Association meeting is Monday, March 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the De La Salle Library. All parents are welcome to attend!
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Good luck to our winter sports teams (basketball, soccer, and wrestling) as they wrap up the regular season. The postseason for wrestling starts this week, while postseason play for basketball and soccer starts next week. Now the spring season is just around the corner. Baseball, golf, lacrosse, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball all start on February 10.
Please visit our Spotlight on Athletics webpage to stay up-to-date about everything related to our sports programs, including tryout information.
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Now that we are a month into the second semester, the Campus Ministry Office would like to remind seniors that there are still a few openings for Kairos #156 (our last Kairos of the school year). The retreat will take place on April 9-11. If you are interested in participating, please sign up now so you don't miss out.
Click on the Spotlight on Campus Ministry button below to learn about our Mother/Son Liturgy & Brunch, Morning Mass, Confessions, MMM Wednesday (February 19), and our Junior Day of Service.
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This month's Spotlight on College Counseling is packed with updates. There are multiple events happening in February, including the DVC Enrollment Presentation for seniors on February 12 and the Frosh/Soph College Night webinar on February 27. For seniors, there is information about Federal Student Aid, the College Money Method, and College Scholarships. There is also information about the College Money Method, SAT/ACT testing, and local college events for underclassmen.
Click on the button below to read more about these important tidbits regarding the college admission process.
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Visit the Spotlight on Student Life webpage for updates about Student Life happenings on campus, including Senior Memory Wall Submissions.
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| Spring Break - March 24-28 |
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Don’t Forget Your Sweetheart as Valentine's Day is just around the corner. The Spartans Store has lots of great gear for your Valentine. Visit the Spartan Store to see our full collection of apparel, accessories, and more.
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