Dear De La Salle Community,

The start of the school year always brings a surge of energy and excitement to Winton Drive, and this year has been no exception. Between classroom learning, athletics, arts, and community events, our campus is alive with the spirit that makes De La Salle so special.

I am in awe of our community. Last week’s Giving Week was nothing short of historic. “Giving Day” started nearly ten years ago, and in that first effort, we were thrilled to raise $40,000. Fast forward nine years, and the progress is astounding. This year, for “Giving Week,” we set an audacious goal of $600,000 in just one week, and thanks to alumni, parents, and former parents, grandparents, and friends, we not only met it, we exceeded it!!!

We believed that our community would rise to the challenge, and they did just that, exceeding our previous best effort by more than $100,000. It is just what Spartans do: we rise to any challenge. Gifts of every size, whether $100 to support wrestling, $1,000 for Company, or $10,000 for the Bishop Cummins Program, will make a real impact on every aspect of the school.

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THANK YOU to our wonderful parent community for the tremendous support we received during De La Salle Giving Week. Because of you, we were able to smash our goal and raise more than $665,604! The impact your support will have on our young men, our faculty, and our staff will be felt throughout the school year. 

We want to thank all the students, faculty, and alumni who shared the impact De La Salle has had on their lives via our video messages. If you missed any of them, please visit vimeo.com/dlshsconcord.

Families continue to bless our community as the gifts keep rolling in! You can still make a gift to this effort by visiting dlshs.org/givingweek.

Our annual Cereal Drive wrapped up with a U-Haul packed to the brim. Together, we collected 2,148 boxes of cereal (crushing our 2,000-box goal!) and raised $2,316.19 for our friends at the Monument Crisis Center.

This year, we turned up the fun with a House Challenge, and after some friendly competition, House Reedley took home the win! The drive also saw the highest faculty and staff participation in years — proving that Spartan spirit runs deep across campus. Every box, every dollar, and every act of service makes a difference for local families in need.

Thank you to everyone who donated, organized, and helped load up those mountains of cereal into the truck! This is what faith, service, and brotherhood look like.

Put the "Happy" into Thanksgiving. Our Parent Association is once again asking the De La Salle community to show their love and gratitude for De La Salle teachers and staff by purchasing a special De La Salle Thanksgiving Pie from Danville Bakery. All you have to do is place your order online between now and November 19. The pies will be freshly baked and delivered on the last day of school, prior to Thanksgiving, so our employees can take them home to enjoy with their families. What could be happier than that?

"The Crucible"
(Nov. 13-16 & 20-22)

Theatre Company's fall production is finally here, and for this production, our students will be performing The Crucible. The first show is on November 13 in the Brother Celestine Cormier, FSC Theatre. Additional performance dates include November 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, and 22. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For more information about the production or to purchase tickets, please visit The Crucible webpage. 

Limited opportunities remain for prospective Spartans to experience De La Salle at our final Spartan for a Day shadow program events. This is the perfect chance for rising freshmen and transfer candidates to get a firsthand look at De La Salle before applications are due at www.dlshs.org/admissions. Please note: Our Early Bird Application Fee of $110 expires November 10, after which the fee increases to $135.

In addition, our Mid-Year Transfer Application Deadline for current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders is fast approaching (December 2). Thank you for helping us spread the word to the next generation of De La Salle students and families! For questions, please contact admissions@dlshs.org.

Fall sports are entering the final stretch of their seasons. Football plays its final regular season game on Friday, cross country has its EBAL Championship on Saturday, and the Water Polo team begins the NCS Playoffs this weekend. Winter sports began on Monday, and games will be starting soon for basketball, soccer, and wrestling.

Also, join us in congratulating cross country's Heath Salter on being selected as the De La Salle Student-Athlete of the Month for October. This recognition comes after he was the individual champion at both the Wildcat Invitational and the Haystack Tune-Up.

De La Salle is excited to continue our partnership with Buoncristiani Family Winery to support the Bishop Cummins Scholarship Program. This is a wonderful way to support De La Salle High School while enjoying some amazing Napa Valley wines - and just in time to stock up for the holidays!

On Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7, Buoncristiani is offering two of their most popular wines in 6-packs and cases at 25% off with $1 shipping anywhere in California or $15 shipping outside of CA! Choose from Buoncristiani Family Winery’s Napa Valley Proprietary Red (O.P.C.), Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.

For every 6-pack or case purchased, between $25-$100 of proceeds will go to support the students at De La Salle. Purchase 12 or more bottles and receive a complimentary tasting for four at Buoncristiani Family Winery in Napa, normally exclusive only to members! 

In the current Spotlight on Campus Ministry, there is information about MMM Wednesday (November 12) and our all-school liturgy on Friday, November 21. Additionally, you can find information about VENAVER, Kairos, and our Senior Mother/Son Brunch. 

Click on the Spotlight on Campus Ministry button below to learn about our Campus Ministry offerings, which also include opportunities to register for these events. 

This month's Spotlight on College Counseling is packed with updates about college applications, letters of recommendations, and college scholarships. There is also information about college rep visits and test preparation. 

Click on the button below to read more about these important tidbits about the college admissions process. 

Visit the Spotlight on Student Life webpage for updates about Student Life happenings on campus. Currently, there is information about No Shave November, Senior Yearbook Ads, NHS Scholarship Applications, and Senior Portraits.

Click on the link below for additional updates from Student Life.  

There will not be a Parent Association meeting in December, but the PA will host a Christmas Party on December 3, from 6:30 to 8 pm in the DLS Brothers' Residence. 

All parents are welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet other De La Salle parents and find ways to get involved with De La Salle!