PRESIDENT'S CABINET LETTER
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Dear De La Salle Community:
One of the great things about working at De La Salle is you don’t have to look far to find inspiration. There is always something amazing going on in this community. All you have to do is continue reading this issue of the Spartan Spotlight to find a multitude of examples of all the major events that make this school a wonderful success.
It is worth noting, however, that inspiration doesn’t always come in the big moments and events that happen at our school. Sometimes it is the small moments that can have a profound effect. I was, again, reminded of this fact a few weeks ago as the inspiration for this letter happened to fall into my lap while I welcomed students to my third-period Biology class.
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De La Salle is looking to bring some cheer to struggling families this Christmas by collecting toys for children within the Bay Area. Now in its 30th year, the De La Salle Toy Drive runs through December 15. This year, toys will be donated to Running with Love, Oakland Catholic Worker, De La Salle Academy, and Bay Area Crisis Nursery. Toys should be new, non-violent, unwrapped, and dropped off at the Hofmann Center. Alternatively, you can make a monetary donation through PayPal.
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On Thursday, December 8 at 7 p.m., De La Salle and Carondelet High Schools will host "A Christmas Concert", the annual holiday concert for the two schools. Admission for this delightful event is free and features music from the jazz and concert bands as well as the choral and concert choirs.
This year's concert will be held in the Carondelet Gymnasium.
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Upcoming events for the De La Salle Class of 2027 admissions process:
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Applications are available online at dlshs.org/admissions.
- Priority applications must be completed and submitted ONLINE no later than 11:59 p.m., on Friday, December 9, 2022.
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Financial aid applications for the 2023-24 school year became available on Thursday, December 1, and are due on February 10, 2023.
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Make Your Annual Fund Gift and Take Advantage of Valuable Tax Benefits in 2022 | |
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As we approach the end of the calendar year, it is a great time to make a financial gift to De La Salle and receive tax benefits for 2022. You may also receive significant tax benefits through your donation of stock, securities, or other real property based on the fair market value at the time of the gift.
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Contact your financial advisor to learn more about the benefits of making a stock or a financial contribution to De La Salle. For personal assistance in facilitating your gift, contact Karla Wiese at (925) 288-8195 or email wiesek@dlshs.org. If you happened to make a parent pledge, don’t forget to make a pledge payment today so that you receive your charitable deduction for 2022!
Make your gift online today by visiting www.dlshs.org/givenow. You can make your gift online through our secure server until midnight December 31 to have your contribution acknowledged in 2022 for your tax purposes.
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| The fall sports season is nearly complete. Here are some of the highlights:
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- Water polo won their second straight NCS Open Division Championship, defeating Miramonte, 12-8, in the championship game.
- Trey Caldwell '25 came in 9th place at the CIF State Cross Country Championships with a time of 15:21.2, which is the fastest recorded time ever for a De La Salle sophomore at the CIF State Meet.
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Football qualified for the CIF Division 1-AA NorCal Championship game and will play at Folsom on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. Game info and tickets.
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De La Salle was excited to recognize 10 Spartan senior student-athletes, who announced their college commitments for the 2023-24 school year at our first Signing Day event on November 9.
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Financial Aid applications for the 2023-24 school year became available through FACTS on Thursday, December 1 and are due on February 10. Please remember that you must re-apply for financial aid each year.
Contact Kathy Resch (reschk@dlshs.org) or Angelica Rodriguez (rodrigueza@dlshs.org) if you have any financial aid questions.
Visit the Business Office webpage for additional information.
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There is so much to be thankful for and we are grateful that November was filled with so many opportunities to give thanks. During this month of December, our Church begins a new liturgical year as we enter into the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation for the amazing celebration of Christmas, a time when we reflect on how much God loves us by sending us His only Son (John 3:16). This is a month where we particularly walk with Mary, and recognize that this was a time of great hope for her as she prepared to give birth to Jesus.
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Congratulations to all the seniors who have already submitted early college applications!
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A HUGE THANK YOU to Mrs. Janet Appel who served as interim Co-Director of College Counseling from August 1-December 2. This is a crucial time in our seniors application process and she was essential in helping the Class of 2023 learn about all the various and complex steps to apply to college. She transitioned seamlessly back into co-teaching the College Advisory class, meeting individually with students, and supporting parents. We couldn’t have done it without her! Mrs. Lisa Sciacca returns on December 5th, as we close out the fall semester and begin planning for spring semester. We are excited to welcome her back.
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CLOTHING DONATIONS FOR DLS STUDENTS
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Spartan families – if you have any new/gently used liturgy attire (dress clothes) that are in need of a new home, please consider donating them to De La Salle for use by our students. We are in need of dress shoes, slacks/khakis (no jeans, please), button down dress shirts, and ties. Please drop them off at the Main Office through the end of the semester.
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Honor or memorialize a student, family member, teacher, coach, or friend this Christmas Season with a named locker in the Ladouceur Athletic Performance Center. The LAPC Legacy Locker Program is a great way to leave your mark at De La Salle. Locker naming opportunities will be displayed within the Team Room in the LAPC. They cost $500 each and have the ability to be personalized.
Visit dlshs.org/legacylocker for more information and to reserve your locker today. For more information or questions, contact Mark Chiarucci at (925) 288-8106 or chiaruccim@dlshs.org.
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There will not be a De La Salle Parent Association meeting in the month of December. The next DLSPA Meeting will be Monday, January 9 in the Library. The Parent Social will start at 6:30 p.m., in the Library Courtyard, and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. All parents are welcome to attend both the Parent Social and the DLSPA Meeting.
Click here for more information from the De La Salle Parent Association.
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Bookstore Christmas Hours: The Spartan Bookstore will close at 11:30 a.m. on December 15. The store will be open December 16, 19, 20, and 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. It will then close until school resumes on January 9, 2023.
New Website + Sale: Be on the lookout for the NEW Spartan Bookstore website! The website will launch on Tuesday, December 6 at www.dlsbookstore.org just in time for your Christmas shopping. Even better, there will be a kick-off sale. Enjoy 10% off all online orders December 6-13! But don't wait too long. Items sell out quickly.
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SFNO'S DISTINGUISHED LASALLIAN EDUCATOR
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Distinguished Lasallian Educators were honored during the opening session of the 49th Annual Huether Lasallian Conference on November 17. It was here that our very own Terry Eidson received the Distinguished Lasallian Educator of the Year award from the District of New Orleans San Francisco. Mr. Eidson, now in his 42nd year as an educator at De La Salle, has served in various roles, including as a teacher, club moderator, coach, and program director. He currently teaches religious studies and serves as the Bishop Cummins Scholarship Program Assistant. Click here to read more about Mr. Eidson's well-deserved honor.
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The early deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads has come and gone, but you can still purchase an ad for the Class of 2023 yearbook, so don’t miss out! Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 7087.
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WINE SALE - SAVE THE DATE
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De La Salle is excited to partner with Buoncristiani Family Winery to support the Bishop Cummins Scholarship Program. This is a wonderful way to give back to De La Salle while enjoying some amazing Napa Valley wines! From December 6-8, Buoncristiani is offering two of their most popular wines (in 6-packs and cases) at 25% off, with $1 shipping anywhere in California, or $10 shipping outside of the state! For every 6-pack or case purchased, between $25-$100 of proceeds will come back to our school.
Be sure to check your email and our Facebook and Instagram pages on Tuesday morning for more information and a link to purchase your wine.
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If you are interested in attending this event, please fill out this Interest Form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Spencer Shively (shivelys@dlshs.org).
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