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WELCOME TO THE START OF A WONDERFUL YEAR! Our monthly parent newsletter offers important information from various areas of the school. We will email you on the first week of every month during the school year. The most recent issue can always be found on our website under Quicklinks. We encourage you to read this letter to learn more about the events happening in the next few months! Here are some of the highlights: - Letters from Mark DeMarco and Dr. Heather Alumbaugh
- Back to School Night Information
- Parent Association Minutes, Next Meeting, and Technology Resources
- Ladouceur Athletic Performance Center, Athletic Hall of Fame, and athletic website and app
- A Taste of De La Salle, De La Salle Golf Classic, and Giving Day
- Sophomore Family Liturgy and Brunch
- Cereal Drive Kick-Off
- And much more!
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
“Union in a community is a precious gem, which is why Our Lord so often recommended it to his apostles before he died. If we lose this, we lose everything. Preserve it with care, therefore, if you want your community to survive.”
Greetings! We are getting into the groove of the school day and summer seems like a distant memory. I hope that you had a relaxing summer. I wanted to share with you excerpts from the letter I sent to faculty and staff in July ... Continue reading.
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VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC LIFE
Dear Parents, Students, and Friends of De La Salle,
Welcome back! Last week, De La Salle High School and De La Salle Academy were honored to have Bishop Barber celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit with us. The level of respect and reverence our students showed Bishop Barber was something that we are all still talking about. It was a wonderful way for the students to embrace and demonstrate this year’s Lasallian theme, Inclusive Community ... Continue reading.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT Thursday, September 6, 2018 The De La Salle Back-to-School Night is Thursday, Sept. 6, starting promptly at 6:30 p.m., in the Gym. On Thursday, the Bookstore will hold its Fifth Annual Sidewalk Sale, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Arrive early and get your new De La Salle gear. Parents, you can access your son's class schedule through PowerSchool. We encourage you to have a copy of your son's schedule - either printed or downloaded to your smartphone - with you before arriving at Back-to-School Night. You can download the PowerSchool app through the iPhone App Store or you can get it at Google Play. If you are unable to access your son's schedule through PowerSchool, you can print the BTSN SCHEDULE FORM and write in his classes.
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Cost: $250 per person Available through September 13, or until sold out
The Super Ticket allows access to three great De La Salle community events during the 2018-19 school year with the purchase of a single Super Ticket. The $250 per person ticket price covers the entry fee for one person to A Taste of De La Salle (Sept. 13, 2018), the Crab Feed (Jan. 26, 2019), and the Spring Auction (March 30, 2019).
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DE LA SALLE HALL OF FAME
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Kevin Walker '91
basketball, football, baseball, and soccer Adam Carter '94
swimming, water polo, and basketball Jason Dennis '97
baseball Isiah "Dwayne" Harris ' 97
soccer David Loverne '94
football 1996 Cross Country Team 2003 Football Team The host for the evening will be Robert Braunstein of Cal-Hi Sports.
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SENIOR PARENT COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT
Wednesday, September 19, 7-9 p.m.
De La Salle Theatre The De La Salle College Counselors, Janet Appel and Ester Lopez, will provide an overview of all the that needs to be done, THIS FALL, for successful selection, application, and acceptance to college and universities. This meeting will cover different material from that presented at the junior parents meeting last February. Please don't miss it. Call Mrs. Appel (x8128) or Ms. Lopez (x8103) if you have questions.
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CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION APPLICATIONS
DUE SEPTEMBER 21 California Scholarship Federation applications are available through Schoology, in the College Center, and the Library. Eligible students (sophomores-seniors) must re-apply each semester and eligibility is based on last semester grades. Criteria for membership is explained in the CSF Application Form.
Completed applications must be submitted personally, by your son, to Ms. Lopez in the College Center (located in the Student Service/Attendance Building), and are due by the end of the school day (3 p.m.) on Friday, September 21. Students may apply only during the application period of each semester. **In accordance with CSF bylaws, late applications will not be accepted, no exceptions.
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SOPHOMORE FAMILY
LITURGY AND BRUNCH Sunday, September 23
Mass at 10 a.m. (Theater) Please join us for the Sophomore Liturgy and Brunch on Sept. 23. This event it open to all sophomores, their parents, and siblings. Liturgy begins at 10 a.m. in the Theater and brunch will follow in the Hofmann Center. CLICK HERE to register for the event. Registration for this event will close on September 13 at 3 p.m.
Our freshmen parents will be hosting the event, please contact Laura Flannigan (flannygirl1@gmail.com) or Kathy Pierce (kathyapierce@gmail.com), if you are a freshman parent interested in helping.
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DE LA SALLE GOLF CLASSIC The De La Salle Golf Classic has become the annual opportunity for Spartan friends and family to reunite for a day on the links. Benefiting student financial aid, this event is a wonderful way to meet fellow Spartans, while helping future Spartans to have the opportunity to benefit from a De La Salle education. Tournament activities include golf, our traditional Horse Race, and awards reception. This year's tournament will be held on Monday, Oct. 1, at the Diablo Country Club. Sponsor signups and foursome and individual golfer spots are available.
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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Monday, October 1, at 7 p.m.
The Garaventa Center (Carondelet HS) This information night is important for ALL senior parents, regardless of whether or not you think you qualify for financial aid (some scholarships based primarily on merit may still require the FAFSA). Karen Cooper, Associate Dean and Director of Financial Aid at Stanford University, will explain the financial aid process and the FAFSA, which is the basic financial aid form required by all colleges.
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LADOUCEUR ATHLETIC
PERFORMANCE CENTER Through the creation of the Bob Ladouceur Athletic Performance Center, we aim to fulfill a bold vision for our students. This state-of-the-art fitness center will better educate the whole person – in mind, body, and spirit. The new facility will include a training center, coaches' offices, a conference room, locker room and team rooms, and hall of fame lobby and reception area. Please visit our APC Webpage for a video of the facility renderings and additional information about the project. To support the fundraising efforts, please contact Mr. Mark Chiarucci, VP for Development, at (925) 288-8106 or email at chiaruccim@dlshs.org.
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ADMISSIONS
There are a number of activities happening surrounding the 2023 De La Salle admission process. Here is a list of upcoming events:
- Applications will be available online Sept. 5
- The Spartan for a Day shadow program kicks off on Sept. 17
- One Night Only will be on Wednesday, Oct. 24
- Sunday, Nov. 4 will be the De La Salle Open House.
For more information on the addmissions process for the class of 2023, complete 2018-19 admissions timeline, or to register for an event, please CLICK HERE
If you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office at (925) 288-8142.
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ALUMNI RELATIONS There are a number of different alumni events that take place during the school year. Check out our De La Salle Alumni Website, Facebook Page and Linkedin Group for more information or to get involved.
For questions regarding De La Salle alumni activities, please contact Director of Alumni Relations, Lloyd Schine ’94, 925-288-8171 or schinel@dlshs.org.
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ATHLETICS Athletic schedules and general information for all sports are available in the Main Office, the locker room, and on the De La Salle High School athletic webpage at www.DLSspartans.org. You can also follow De La Salle athletics on Twitter @DLSAthletics
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2018-19 ATHLETIC EVENTS
LIVE STREAM
Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, De La Salle High School partnered with CBS Sports Digital to stream its athletics events. De La Salle will produce more than 50 events over the next 10 months on DelasalleTV.com. The fall streaming schedule includes nine football and two water polo games.
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BOOKSTORE
Hours
Monday: 7:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
**General hours are subject to change pending school schedules. **The Bookstore will stay open during all HOME football games. Apparel: Many new items are arriving at the Bookstore daily! The list of items includes football sweatshirts and t-shirts, women’s t-shirts, and more. Stop by and get your items before we sell out!
Online Shopping: For your online shopping convenience, the online Spartan Store is open 24/7! Purchase something for your son, yourself, or your recent graduate who has gone off to college at www.dlsbookstore.org.
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BUSINESS OFFICE
Tuition payments: As a reminder, tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month and considered late after the 10th of that month.
If you have questions relating to your tuition obligation, call Ms. Kathy Resch in the Business Office at 925-288-8122 or e-mail her at reschk@dlshs.org.
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CAMPUS LIFE
We have had an incredible start to the school year and have so much more in store!
- Welcome Week Recap
- Back to School Night Reminder
- Intramurals
- Yearbook Picture Retakes
- Homecoming
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CAMPUS MINISTY
De La Salle Campus Ministry welcomes you back with a special and warm welcome to the freshmen and transfer students and your families.
We will have two Kairos Retreats in September (9/11-14 and 9/25-27). Seniors, we highly recommend you sign up to participate in a Kairos retreat; they fill up fast. For much more information on our Campus Ministry events, including liturgy dates, our immersion programs, retreats and more, please CLICK HERE
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CEREAL DRIVESept. 24 - Oct. 12
It's Crunch Time! The 18th Annual De La Salle Cereal Drive starts September 24! Last year, we collected 2,650 boxes that went to the Contra Costa County Food Bank. This year our four classes will compete against each other! We are asking all students to bring a minimum of two boxes of cereal and to register them at the Parents Association Table in front of the bookstore, before school through October 12. The class with the greatest percentage of student donors WINS!
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COLLEGE COUNSELINGThe College Counselors at De La Salle High School are committed to providing comprehensive information, guidance and support for students and their families in the college exploration, selection and admission process. Here are a few items of importance during the month of September:
- SAT registration Sept. 7
- PSAT and Pre-ACT info meeting on Sept. 13
- ACT registration Sept. 28
- SAT/ACT testing dates, general information, and tips
- Senior College Advisory Program
- Senior Parent College Planning Night
- College representative visits
- Regional college visits (Sept. 5, 12, 13, and 14)
- Parent resources
If you have any questions regarding college counseling, please reach out to Mrs. Appel, Ext. 8128 or email at appelj@dlshs.org, or Ms. Lopez, Ext. 8103, or email at lopeze@dlshs.org.
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DE LA SALLE GIVING DAYOctober 23, 2018
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, we will be celebrating De La Salle Giving Day. Every gift received will benefit every student, every day of the school year.
Our goal is simple: for 300 donors to make their annual gift to De La Salle on or before #DLSGivingDay, and to raise over $100,000 for the Annual Fund. Follow and share De La Salle High School on social media – Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter – to hear from Spartans past and present, and the lifelong impact De La Salle has had on them.
#Give2DLS - You can make your gift today, on #DLSGivingDay, or anytime in between. Consider making a gift in honor of the year of our founding, 1965: $19.65, $196.50, $1,965, or even $19,650! All gifts are treasured. Through your support, you can give future De La Salle alumni a GREAT gift this year.
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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY & RESPECT FOR ALL PERSONS
As we move into the 2018-19 school year, students, faculty, staff, and coaches will continue to receive education around the important Lasallian Principles, Inclusive Community and Respect for All Persons. A new webpage has been added to our website to help curate and promote the wonderful things our community is doing surrounding these initiatives.
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SCHOOLOGY PARENT ACCESS
In the middle of August, a mass emailing went out to ALL parents of De La Salle students containing the unique Parent Access Code for signing up for Schoology. This is where teachers post assignments, post course resources (like handouts, lecture notes, or presentations), and where some will ask to complete work online.
Schoology is particularly useful if a student has missed class due to absence. Schoology also contains a calendar with all of the student’s assignments and major projects/assessments across all courses. Faculty and students at both Carondelet and De La Salle utilize Schoology for their courses. If you did not receive an email with your Parent Access Code and instructions for signing up, please email Mr. Michael Aquino, Director of Educational Technology (aquinom@dlshs.org).
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TECH BOOT CAMP PARENT TECH RESOURCES
All incoming 9th graders and transfers were given access to and showed how to use the wide variety of technology tools during our Summer Boot Camp. All students who attended Boot Camp have access for the remainder of the semester to the Tech Boot Camp Schoology course where they can go back and revisit information they’ve forgotten. The Library staff is also available to assist with student technology access issues.
The Educational Technology Director maintains a webpage of Parent Technology Resources including resources for device tracking, helping your student maintain focus with devices/screen time, and opportunities for parent education.
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HONOR ROLL FOR 2017-18 - SEMESTER 2 Congratulations to the 438 De La Salle students that made the De La Salle Honor Roll for Semester 2 of the 2017-18 school year. High Honor is awarded for students earning a 3.75 GPA or higher, and Honor is for students with a 3.50-3.74 GPA.
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CALLING DE LA SALLE MOMS TO PRAY What if you could change the world — not just for today but also for generations to come? Moms In Prayer (MIP) is a program where moms come together to pray, specifically and scripturally, for the lives of their children and their school. We have a group exclusive to De La Salle and Carondelet that meets weekly at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Walnut Creek. Please join us for this powerful time of prayer and fellowship. Our first meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Evening meetings TBA for those who cannot attend the morning.
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DE LA SALLE PARENT ASSOCIATION
We want to thank all of you who attended the first Parent Association meeting last month.
We hope to see you on Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Library for our next meeting, when Dr. Heather Alumbaugh, Vice President for Academic Life will be the guest speaker. We also want to thank all of you who attended and volunteered your time at the New Student/Parent Welcome and BBQ. It was a wonderful day for the nearly 750 people who were there! Thank you for your continued support of the De La Salle Parent Association,
Cathy Avila
Parent Association President
Parent Class 2020
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Thank you to all the families who have taken the time to register for P3 (eScrip, ScripSense and Amazon Smile). You should have all received an invite from ScripSense last week. We will also be available at Back-to-School Night at our table in the quad to set up times to review the process or answer any questions. Make sure to take advantage of ScripSense's promotion before it runs out! Whether you need more school supplies, a trip to the movies, or a little shopping spree, ScripSense can help you with online shopping or egift cards!
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
After nearly 30 years of service to De La Salle High School, we offer a hearty thank you to Mr. Mike Otterstedt, Director of Guidance, and wish him well in his retirement!
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Lauren Stevens to our department. Mrs. Stevens worked for the last 10 years at DeMarillac Academy, a Lasallian school in San Francisco.
Freshmen students took an introductory tour of our offices during the first week of school. Sophomores received a presentation in their classes, and juniors and seniors are currently being called in to meet with counselors in small groups.
You can find more info about counselor assignments and services offered on our website at https://www.dlshs.org/campus-life/student-support.
Our Learning Center is back up and running, offering a variety of academic supports for our students. Find more information at https://www.dlshs.org/academic-life/learning-center.
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ZUM RIDE SHARING FOR
DLS PARENTS
De La Salle High School is pleased to re-introduce the Zum carpool service for De La Salle families. ZUM is a door-to-door service with drivers trained to ensure your children arrive at their destination safely and follow parent-provided instructions for hand-off. CLICK HERE to learn more about taking Zum carpools to school, or to reserve your child’s ride now and breathe a little easier!
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DID YOU KNOW?A fun fact about Lasallian tradition As the Christian Brothers community expanded, Saint John Baptist de La Salle asked his fellow Brothers to write to him every month with updates "on community relationships, their efforts in the classroom, their progress in praryer, and their fidelity to their community practices" (The Letters of John Baptist de La Salle). Consider this newsletter as one way we continue this communications tradition!
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