CABINET LETTER FROM MARK CHIARUCCI
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Dear De La Salle Community:
As is the case every year, the first few months of school always seem to be a blur here on Winton Drive with all the many activities happening inside and outside the classroom. The same holds true for all of us in the Advancement Office.
We started the year with a sold-out Taste of De La Salle, with more than 500 people in attendance. This signature event is one that so many love because it is all about building community. Year after year, parents, alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and coaches all convey how much they enjoy the opportunity to celebrate our family that is De La Salle High School.
As we moved into October, Giving Week took center stage. Once again, our community went over and above to support our young men. It is inspiring for all of us in the Advancement Office to see that the trust and belief in what we are doing on campus shines through, as evidenced by the generosity of our parents, alumni, and friends. As was the case in the past, we not only achieved our goal of raising $350,000, we crushed it, with gifts totaling more than $418,000. Whether it was a gift of $20 to support the wrestling program or $2,500 to support financial aid, every single gift makes a difference in the lives of our students.
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A Dozen Students Recognized by College Board National Recognition Program |
De La Salle recently announced that 12 students have been awarded Academic Honors from the College Board National Recognition Program for their achievements in the classroom and on College Board assessments. This year’s roster of seniors continues a high-performing trend of De La Salle minority students being recognized for their hard work and academic effort.
Please join us in congratulating Austin Berry, Lucas Berry, Chris Carey, Javier Cordova, Martin Gomez de la Vega, Andrew Jimenez, Andrew Johansen, Blake McCall, Peter McKenna, Ian Moore, Jose Rodriguez and Gannon Taylor on their achievement.
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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 $416,821! The impact your support will have on our young men will be felt throughout the school year. We want to thank all the students, faculty, and alumni who shared how De La Salle has influenced their lives (past and present). If you missed any of these videos, please visit vimeo.com/dlshsconcord.
We also want to take a moment to thank some very special donors who gave our school some incredible match gifts: Brian '83 and Kristen Peters, Albert ‘92 and Mindy Seeno, the Edmondson Family, and eight anonymous donors. If you would still like to make a gift, please visit dlshs.org/givingweek.
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We are excited to continue our partnership with Buoncristiani Family Winery to support our Bishop Cummins Scholarship Program. This is a wonderful way to give back to the school while enjoying some amazing Napa Valley wines!
On Thursday, November 7, and Friday, November 8, Buoncristiani is offering two of their most popular wines in 6-packs and cases at 25% off with $1 shipping anywhere in California! Stock up for the holidays by choosing from the 2019 Napa Valley OPC Proprietary Red Blend and the 2023 Rutherford-Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
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 exlcusive only to members!
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GIFT A THANKSGIVING PIE TO A DLS EMPLOYEE
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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 20. 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?
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CSF Student Fundraiser
(Nov. 7)
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Our CSF students are running a fundraiser for Bay Area Crisis Nursery. It's the easiest donation you'll ever make because your family gets to eat yummy Panda Express food, and a local family in need gets gifts for Christmas! Every pre-tax purchase made at any Panda Express location or pandaexpress.com, will result in a 10% donation that our CSF students will use to adopt a family for the holidays. Use coupon code 925491 when placing your order.
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| "Twelfth Night"
(Nov. 14, 16 & 17, 21-23)
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Theatre Company's fall production is finally here, and for this production, our students will be performing Twelfth Night. The first show is on November 14 in the Brother Celestine Cormier, FSC Theatre. Additional performance dates include November 16, 17, 21, 22, and 23. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For more information about the play or to purchase tickets, please visit the Twelfth Night webpage.
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| Crab Feed Tickets On Sale
(Nov. 19)
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The Annual De La Salle Crab Feed is happening on January 25. Tickets cost $100 per person and will be available for purchase on Tuesday, November 19 at 10 am at dlshs.org/crabfeed. There is a maximum of four tickets per reservation. Every year, tickets sell out within minutes, so be sure you're logged in early to secure your spot. If you bought a Super Ticket, your spot is guaranteed. However, you will still need to purchase additional tickets for your guests.
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Time is running out for prospective Spartans to visit De La Salle. Only a few spots remain for our final two Spartan for a Day shadow program events on December 3 and 11. This is the perfect opportunity for rising freshmen to see what De La Salle is all about before applications are due. (Note, our Application Fee increases from $110 to $135 after December 6).
In addition, our Mid-Year Transfer Application Deadline for current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders is fast approaching (December 3). Thank you for spreading the word to the next generation of De La Salle students and families. For more information, please go to www.dlshs.org/admissions.
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Tuition payments are due on the 5th or the 15th of each month, depending on which payment option you choose in Blackbaud Tuition Management. Please note that accounts that are overdue 10 days or more are subject to a $40 late fee. Contact Kathy Resch at reschk@dlshs.org if you are having difficulties or have questions about any of the payment options.
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Congratulations to senior Matthew Johnson (football) for being named October's Student-Athlete of the Month by De La Salle Athletics and Golden State Orthopedics and Spine.
Please visit our Spotlight on Athletics webpage to stay up-to-date about everything related to our sports programs, including information about fall sports playoffs and the start of the winter sports season.
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Things continue to be busy with Campus Ministry as we move into November and the holiday season. We held our All Saints Mass on November 1 and will have a Thanksgiving Prayer Service on November 22.
Click on the Spotlight on Campus Ministry button below to learn about our Kairos, Morning Mass, Confessions, MMM Wednesday, and more.
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This month's Spotlight on College Counseling is packed with updates for seniors about College Applications, Letters of Recommendations, and College Scholarships. There is additional information about College Rep Visits and SAT/ACT testing.
Click on the button below to read more about these important tidbits about the college admission process.
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Visit the Spotlight on Student Life webpage for updates about Student Life happenings on campus, including:
• No Shave November
• Senior Yearbook Ads
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There will not be a Parent Association meeting in December, but the PA will host a Christmas Party on December 4, from 6:30 to 9 pm in the DLS Library.
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!
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Toy Drive Begins on December 2
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| The Christmas Concert is December 5
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