CABINET LETTER FROM DR. HEATHER ALUMBAUGH
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Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of De La Salle,
It is hard to believe that Friday, October 4, will mark the end of Quarter 1, even if the weather certainly does not want to let go of summer. As we transition to the second quarter, the thriving school life both on and beyond Winton Drive continues. Kairos #153 began yesterday; we simply could not hold this culminating spiritual experience for our seniors without our student leaders. Our varsity football team flies to London tonight to play the NFL Academy at the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium on Tuesday, October 8. This upcoming Monday, October 7, we will be offering an at-school SAT for seniors. Our Professional Day on Tuesday, October 15, will witness the faculty and staff continuing to work on our DLS & CHS Shared Community Commitments, Lasallian formation, and various Professional Learning Communities. In addition, a group of faculty and staff will visit Riordan in San Francisco to evaluate how its House System operates. As a reminder, on Wednesday, October 16, all freshmen will be attending their retreat on campus, and all sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT on campus. Our school counselors will be in all of our Biology and Chemistry classes next week to make sure every student has downloaded the software necessary for them to take the PSAT. Please check in with your son and make sure his computer is ready to go (and charged)!
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Four Spartans Receive Commendation From NMSP |
Four De La Salle students have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program based on their exceptional academic promise, as demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry. This year’s high-performing Spartans (from left to right) are Martin Gomez de la Vega, Joshua Huang, Dr. Alumbaugh, Hudson Hilal, and Marcus Kauffman.
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GIVING WEEK IS ALMOST HERE
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Get ready! De La Salle Giving Week is October 21-25! Each year, we ask you, our treasured community, to invest in what we do at Winton Drive. Throughout the week, we will showcase how you make a significant difference in the lives of our Spartans - in the classroom, on the field and stage, and so much more.
We hope you will tune in to see our Spartans, past and present, and give your support during Giving Week to propel our students forward to a bright future. Or you can get a head start and DONATE TODAY!
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WATCH DLS PLAY THE NFL ACADEMY LIVE
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For anyone interested in watching the De La Salle football game against the NFL Academy from London, there will be a live stream available through YouTube. Click on the button below to watch the game for free, LIVE.
Kick-off is on Tuesday, October 8 at 10 am Pacific time.
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Junior Mass of Unity
(Oct. 20)
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On Sunday, October 20, De La Salle will hold its annual Junior Mass of Unity and Ring Ceremony. All families from the class of 2026 are invited to attend. For those students who purchased class rings, they will be blessed and handed out at the end of Mass. Families are asked to fill out the form below if you plan to attend this event. Contact Mrs. Lynn Guidi with questions.
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| Student-Athlete College Info Night (Oct. 21)
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On Monday, October 21, the Athletic Department and the College Counseling Office will host a virtual Student-Athlete College Information Night, beginning at 6:30 pm. Athletic Administrators from Division I, II, III, NAIA, and Junior College schools will discuss how students can prepare for collegiate-level sports. This event is open to all DLS families over Zoom.
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| Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Oct. 26)
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De La Salle's 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 26, in the Hofmann Center, at noon. This year's inductees include Richard “Scooter” Barry ’84, Matt Biel ’04, Damon Jenkins ’03, Rudy Ramirez ’04, Clayton Tanner ’06, head coaches Frank Allocco and Scott Hirsch ’82, and the 2009 Wrestling and 2010 Football teams.
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Food Borne Illness Update
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Per our communication in early September, we want to provide an update about the foodborne illness incident at our football game on August 30, which was traced back to the chicken Burritos that De La Salle served at its Freshman Tailgate and subsequent game against Grant Union High School. We have been actively working with Contra Costa Health Department (CCHD) and those impacted to identify the root cause. At this time, we are still waiting on lab results from CCHD for the food samples that were collected. However, we can report that CCHD did not identify any areas of concern following their inspection of De La Salle equipment and procedures.
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Do your friends or family have 8th graders interested in De La Salle for their son? If so, tell them about our three dynamic events for prospective Spartans looking to learn more about our school.
Next Wednesday, October 9, our Visual and Performing Arts students and faculty will host One Night Only, a behind-the-scenes interactive workshop for prospective families to learn more about our Visual Art, Music, and Theatre curriculum. Our Spartan for a Day shadow program continues with new events added for November. And our annual Open House is coming up on November 3 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
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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 Trey Caldwell (cross country) for being named September'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 the College Student-Athlete Info Night on October 21 and information about winter sports tryouts.
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Things continue to be busy with Campus Ministry as we move into October. This month we have our Junior Mass of Unity and Ring Ceremony (October 20), as well as other faith-driven activities.
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 SAT and ACT testing, College Admission Visits (for juniors and seniors), and Recommendation Letter requests.
For juniors and sophomores families, there is also information about PSAT Testing and Testing Prep for the SAT and ACT .
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Visit the Spotlight on Student Life webpage for updates about Student Life happenings on campus, including:
• Homecoming
• London Football Game Day
• Senior Yearbook Ads
• Washington, D.C. Trip
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Please join us at our next Parent Association meeting on Monday, October 7 in the De La Salle Library. The social starts at 6:30 pm and the meeting will begin at 7 pm.
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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Open House - November 3rd
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| Opening Night forTwelfth Night - November 14th
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