PRESIDENT'S CABINET LETTER
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Hello Spartan Nation and Happy New Year!
It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to update you on Spartan athletics. As many of you know, we are in constant year-round activity in athletics. Like many other areas of life, we live in an ever-changing, challenging athletic environment. The past year presented many new variables and challenges for our coaches and student-athletes. It is therefore important to take a moment and reflect on the great achievements and growth we have been able to experience with our student-athletes over the last few months. With continued dedication and commitment to our mission, we have been able to sustain, evolve, and thrive as a department. The entire De La Salle community should be proud of the accomplishments of 2022, both on and off the field of play.
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PARENT MISSION ENGAGEMENT EVENING (Jan. 19)
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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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Laps For Life is a powerful, positive event focused on changing the conversation about teenage mental health. We believe that with openness, love, and community support we can have the courage to talk about our struggles and loss and we can become healthier together. Part resource fair and part walk/run fundraiser, Laps for Life has the dual purpose of promoting mental health and preventing teen suicide. This year’s event is Saturday, February 4 at 9 a.m. at De La Salle. For more information, Contact Ms. Maile Shelley (shelleym@dlshs.org).
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RISE WEEK PARENT NIGHT (Feb. 8)
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De La Salle and Carondelet are partnering for RISE (Respect – Inclusion – Solidarity – Empowerment) this February. This year’s theme will focus on healthy relationships and ending gender-based violence in line with our Lasallian Core Principle Respect for All Persons. The RISE events begin on February 8th with two joint assemblies from violence prevention experts, one for our freshmen and sophomores, and another for our juniors and seniors.
Ashley Bendiksen, our speaker for the junior and senior classes, will also be speaking at 6:30 p.m. in the Carondelet Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation for all parents interested in attending. Please mark your calendars and RSVP here.
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NIGHT AT THE COLOMBO CLUB (Feb. 16)
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The De La Salle Alumni Association will host Spartans' Night at the Colombo Club on Thursday, February 16. Join your fellow Spartan brothers for an evening of good food and great company at one of the oldest clubs in the Bay Area. Bring your father, your brother, or reach out to an old classmate or friend to share a meal with us! Tickets are $45 per person.
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The De La Salle Ski Club will be traveling to Palisades Tahoe on Saturday, March 4. This teacher-chaperoned trip departs from the De La Salle parking lot at 5:30 a.m. and returns after a fun day on the slopes at 8:30 p.m. All De La Salle and Carondelet students are welcome to join but space is limited. Click on this link to register.
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De La Salle High School brought cheers to the Bay Area this Holiday Season!
The Annual Toy Drive was a massive success! Thanks to the partnership of Ms. Shelley’s Service Leadership students and Mr. Eidson’s Freshman Religion classes who rallied the school, our students donated over 1,000 toys and raised $3,772. We were able to deliver toys to the Bay Area Crisis Nursery, De La Salle Academy, Running With Love, and Oakland Catholic Worker.
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In partnership with Golden State Orthopedics and Spine, De La Salle Athletics announces the December Student-Athlete of the Month to Wrestling Senior Gavin Fernandez. Since the start of the season, Gavin has compiled a 17-2 record, tallied 8 pins, 1 tech fall, 2 major decisions, and 6 decisions. He was the Rumble for the Rig Champion and Outstanding Wrestler, James Riddle Champion, and placed 5th at the Reno Tournament of Champions. He is currently ranked 5th in the state at 152lbs. Congratulations Gavin!
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- The soccer team is currently 4-4-1 and opened EBAL play with wins over Monte Vista and Dublin.
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The basketball team’s schedule ramps up with a big home game vs. nationally ranked opponent, West Linn (OR), as part of the MLK Classic hosted by De La Salle (MLK Classic schedule) on January 16th. Other important upcoming home games are against EBAL opponents San Ramon Valley and Dublin.
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The wrestling team recently won the 2nd Annual Cotter Memorial with 6 individual champions. That same weekend, senior Gavin Fernandez placed 7th at the prestigious Doc Buchanan Invitational. On deck, the Spartans will travel to Saratoga High School for the 59th Jim Root Invitational followed by a trip to Gilroy for the Mid-Cal Championships.
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NCAA Signing Day in December saw six of our student-athletes commit to play college athletics: Cooper Flanagan (Notre Dame), Charles Greer (Fresno St.), Journey McCoy (UNR), Cooper Power (TCU), Jack Richards (UC San Diego), and Derek Thompson (Harvard). De La Salle will hold a ceremony in February for these student-athletes.
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Spring sports are set to begin on Monday, February 6. Check DLSSpartans.org and the app for more information.
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Financial aid applications for the 2023-24 school year are available through FACTS and are due on February 10th.
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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Campus Ministry wrapped up 2022 with the Junior Mass of Unity to celebrate our juniors and their call to be one body. During the mass, our students encircled the Hofmann Center as a symbol of that unity. Similarly, our Mass of the Immaculate Conception brought together our entire student body to conclude the year united in prayer. We also kicked off Finals Week in prayer with Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service, including dozens of roses left at our statue, pan dulce, and Mexican hot chocolate!
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Please be sure to check out the College Counseling spotlight webpage for this month's news. The page includes updates about College Advisory for Seniors and what they should be reviewing as the second semester begins. For juniors, there is information about the College Planning and Advising Night on January 31st and SAT and ACT testing. There is also content for freshmen and sophomores, which includes information about the Frosh/Soph College Night on February 23rd.
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The De La Salle Parent Association needs volunteers for the Crab Feed on January 28th. Please contact Veronica Blanco at delasallecrabfeed@gmail.com if you are able to help.
The next DLSPA Meeting is Monday, February 6 in the Library. The Parent Social starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Courtyard, and the meeting starts 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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The Second Annual Mark Halvorson Takedown Poker Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 5 p.m. in the De La Salle Hofmann Student Center. More information will be coming soon.
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The 2023 De La Salle Auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 in the Hofmann Student Center. Be on the look out for more information, which will include the event's theme and registration information.
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