CABINET LETTER FROM DAVID HOLQUIN
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Dear De La Salle Families:
The 2024-25 school year is in full swing, with the usual sundry activities, laughter in the hallway, and the hope that young people bring. The energy of our students is truly infectious, and being around them only strengthens my confidence that a brighter future lies ahead. Like you, our goal is for each school year to be better than the previous one, and we appreciate your partnership in making it so.
Developing Leaders
At the beginning of the school year, we discussed our resolute focus on developing our young people into leaders who act with integrity and challenge themselves to be, as Jaz Ampaw Farr said during her keynote at the International Boys School Coalition conference, 10% braver. That doesn’t mean they have to leap over tall buildings, but rather be ordinary heroes who do the ordinary in extraordinary ways. Simple acts like making eye contact during a handshake, holding the door open, saying please and thank you, and trusting that struggle builds strength are all steps in shaping young men into true leaders. We also appreciate you reinforcing this message through your actions and words. Our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, was prescient when he shared, “The way you behave should be a model for those you teach.” (Med 132.1 - on St Norbert).
CONTINUE READING PRESIDENT HOLQUIN'S LETTER>>
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Win a trip for two (2) to see our Varsity football team when they play in London on October 8! The prize includes round-trip airfare with the team, a stay at the host hotel, field passes for the game, and select team activities. Raffle tickets cost $100 each and the drawing will take place at halftime during the St. Francis football game on September 13.
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De La Salle's Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has been announced. This year’s inductees are Richard Barry ’84, Matt Biel ’04, Damon Jenkins ’03, Rudy Ramirez ’04, and Clayton Tanner ’06, head coaches Frank Allocco and Scott Hirsch ’82, and the 2009 Wrestling and 2010 Football teams. Join us for their induction on Saturday, October 26.
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Nearly half of our student body made Honor Roll for the second semester of the 2023-24 school year! Congratulations to the 494 students for their stellar achievement! High Honors were awarded to students who earned a 3.75 grade point average or higher, and Honors were awarded to students who earned a 3.50-3.74 grade point average.
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Apply Now for CSF Membership
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It's application time for California Scholarship Federation (CSF) membership. Students must apply every semester. The application form is online only and must be submitted no later than Monday, September 16 at 3 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
>> Click Here to Apply<<
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Cereal Drive
(Sept. 9-30) |
Our Annual Cereal Drive will run from September 9 to September 30. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and support those in need. All donations will go to the Monument Crisis Center. Cereal should be dropped off at the Hofmann Center before school.
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| Soph. Liturgy & Brunch
(Sept. 15) |
After a highly successful Welcome Liturgy and Brunch for our new students last month, we are now ready to celebrate our sophomore class. We can't wait to see our sophomore families at our Sophomore Liturgy and Brunch on Sunday, September 15 at 9:30 am in the Theatre. Brunch is $15 per family.
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| Driving Parent Ed
(Sept. 17)
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De La Salle has partnered with Greenlight Simulation to offer a FREE parent education night on Tuesday, September 17, for all parents looking to understand the teen driving license process. The session will also provide tips on how to approach behind-the-wheel driver training with your teen. Limited spots are available.
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| College Webinar
(Sept. 19)
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College Counseling is hosting a Senior Parent College Applications webinar on September 19 from 6:30-8 pm. This webinar is intended to help parents as they start the college application process for the next school year. Parents of seniors should receive an email from Esther Lopez-Arias with webinar details next week.
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Applications are now being accepted for the Class of 2029, so please help us spread the word!
There are three Admissions events this fall for future Spartans to learn about our De La Salle community. Spartan for a Day launches Thursday, September 12, with dates available throughout the semester for 8th graders and their parents. Our One Night Only event, a behind-the-scenes visual and performing arts interactive workshop, will take place on October 9. And, our annual Open House, is happening on November 3 (9:30 am to noon).
To register for any or all of the above, prospective families should visit the De La Salle Admissions web page. For questions, please email admissions@dlshs.org.
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Annual Fund - Parent Giving
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Did you know that more than 37% of our current parents have already given to our Annual Fund? We hope you will consider making your own gift to help fund co-curricular student programs, faculty development, and financial aid for families in need. Click here to learn more about our very important Parent Pledge Program.
Thank you so very much to our parents who have already participated with a pledge or gift during the registration process this past spring or over the summer!
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Have a question about the Annual Fund or your giving to De La Salle? Give Director of Development, Karla Wiese a call at 925.288.8195 or email her at wiesek@dlshs.org.
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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 become past due 10 days 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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Welcome to another chapter in De La Salle Athletics. Last school year, our student-athletes continued the Spartan tradition of athletic excellence. We earned the 2023-24 EBAL All-Sports Award for the 16th consecutive year, after winning seven league titles. In addition, we won seven NCS championships and one CIF NorCal Championships. As we get fully immersed in the fall sports season, please visit our Spotlight on Athletics webpage to stay up-to-date about everything related to our sports programs.
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It's hard to believe that we are already in September. Only last month we were celebrating our new Lasallian students at a special liturgy and brunch on a beautiful summer day and holding our Mass of the Holy Spirit, led by three Spartan alumni!
In addition to the Sophomore Liturgy & Brunch mentioned earlier, we have several other activities in the works. Click on the Spotlight on Campus Ministry button below to learn about our Father/Son Retreat, Kairos, Morning Mass, Confessions, 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 Advisory, the Senior Parent College Application Information Night (on September 19), and Recommendation Letter requests.
For juniors and sophomores families, there is also information about College Admissions Rep visits and PSAT and PreACT testing opportunities.
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Visit the Spotlight on Student Life webpage for updates about Student Life happenings on campus, including:
• Football Home Games
• Robotics, Engineering, and the Future of Cities in Japan
• School Portraits on September 19
• Senior Yearbook Ads
• Washington, D.C. Trip
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Please join us at our next Parent Association meeting on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 pm 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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Giving Week for De La Salle is Oct. 21-25
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| The Student-Athlete College Information Night is Oct. 21.
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| RSVP now for the Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony on Oct. 26
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| Sponsorship opportunities available for the Oct. 28 event
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