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Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Friends,
 Yesterday afternoon, as I roamed
the campus bundled in a nice warm coat, I observed the classroom instruction
that was taking place. Students and teachers were busy with assignments and
planned work. While the pace is not hectic, the learners are clearly aware that
the end of the semester is not that far off. Eleven days of instruction and
then examinations begin. Yes, the first semester has again moved quickly. I am
always hopeful that our young men understand the significance of final exams
and the importance of semester grades in their permanent record file. I do know
that consistent effort and good study habits often lead to fine grades. And
fine grades open the doors to many opportunities beyond DLS. It continues to be
my prayer that each student will do his best in the remaining weeks of this
term.
In late October and in early
November we conducted our annual Cereal Drive for Saint David's Pantry in
Richmond. I want to publicly thank the many, many students and families who responded
to this request to "feed the hungry." The wonderful response this year of 3,200
boxes far exceeded last year's total by 300 boxes. For the last nine years we
have been the sole supplier of this breakfast commodity for St. David's Pantry,
and they have come to count on our community's generosity. What a great and
simple gift YOU have given them...again!
On Sunday, November 1, we again
hosted our annual Open House for young men and families considering the option
of attending De La Salle. It was a wonderful morning to showcase the many
programs and accomplishments of this school community. The visitors to this
campus were impressed by the breadth of the academic offerings as well as the
numerous ways a young man can be involved in the life of the school outside of
the classroom. For me, the day always serves as a reminder of how fortunate I
am to serve as Principal of this educational community and to share in its
blessings.
Following the semester
examinations, later this month, our students will have a well deserved break
for three weeks before the resumption of classes on January 11. This time of R
& R is intentionally scheduled at an important time to coincide with
Christmas - one of the important Church feast days. As we anticipate the Birth
of Christ in our upcoming Christmas season, it is my prayer and hope that each
one of us experiences the true meaning of our Savior's birth...that of Peace,
Hope and Love. May this season bring you abundant blessings and some wonderful
moments with your family and friends. Merry Christmas!
God Bless!
Br. Christopher Brady, F.S.C.
Principal
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Message from the President
Dear Parents,
Each
year we have the responsibility to provide you with our annual asbestos
statement. This notice is being sent to all parents and guardians
of students, as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
(AHERA). In compliance with this
EPA regulation, a complete asbestos survey of our facility was conducted in
1988-89 and an Asbestos Management Plan was produced.
Included
in this document is a listing of all identified materials as well as detailed
procedures for use when disturbing these materials. The Asbestos Management Plan also contains records of all previous response actions
(activities which may or are intended to disturb asbestos-containing
materials.) All response
activities are carried out following EPA, Cal/OSHA, and local Air Quality
Control Board requirements. This document is on file at the school office and
is available for review.
As
required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), we are
notifying you that a semi-annual surveillance of our facility was conducted on
October 30, 2009, to determine if the condition of any asbestos-containing
materials has changed. In addition, the facility is fully inspected every
three years. Our last three-year inspection was conducted on January 31,
2008. The surveillance and inspection revealed that the condition of the
materials has remained unchanged. We do report that during the summer as
part of our safety upgrade the removal of 800 square feet of asbestos
containing acoustical ceiling was removed from our Theater Building by a
certified company.
Please
feel free to contact the school office if you have any questions regarding this
notification.
In
the Spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle,
Mark DeMarco
'78
President
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First Semester Final Exam Schedule
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TIMES
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DEC. 15
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DEC. 17
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Announcements
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Announcements
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Announcements
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12:15-1:45
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Students will be dismissed over the PA system when announcements are completed.
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 Assistant Principal for Academic Life
The semester is quickly coming to
a close, with exams scheduled to begin on December 15. The semester exam
schedule is noted above. Exams do not end until Thursday,
December 17. Students will not be excused from final exams for early vacation
plans. We have a long Christmas break,
with plenty of time for holiday plans. It is always important for students to
be prepared for classes and exams, and it is especially important that students
prepare for their semester final exams. Students should be rested and should
set up a study schedule for these exams. It is most important that students are
present and on time for these exams each day. If a student is absent due to
serious illness, special arrangements need to be made with me and the classroom
teacher prior to Christmas break. Please remember that we have 7th
period tutorials in every subject area to help students throughout the
semester. Parents and students should be checking PowerSchool regularly so that
they are aware of current assignments and grades to date. The semester break will begin after the
final exams on December 17. Second semester begins when we return on January
11. Semester grades will be mailed during that second week of January.
SECOND SEMESTER: Your
student's second semester schedule is visible on PowerSchool. Please have him look it over to verify
what classes he will be taking. We will be posting a copy of the entire faculty
locator on the "SCHOOL BULLETIN" page of the parent portal for room assignments
for all teachers. Students should
come in to see me for any necessary class changes prior to the
semester break on December 17. All students are expected to have
their classes set before they return in January. As a reminder, students cannot
drop a year-long course, unless they have failed the first semester in a
sequential course. Please take the time to review your son's second semester schedule with
him. This is also a good time to establish new goals for the second semester
and review accomplishments from the year to date. Please note that the semester
grades you will receive in January are final grades and are recorded on your
son's transcript. If a student received a grade of "F" in any subject, this
must be made up before returning to school next fall.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Finally, we will begin the pre-registration
procedures during the first week of February. Your son will receive pre-registration materials at the
beginning of February, but we are "Going Green" this year and the Course
Catalog will be posted online at
our main website, in the ACADEMIC area. We have set February 4 as our Academic Advisement Night for parents, beginning at 7 p.m. Please note
this date now on your calendars. Parents may want to look over the Course Catalog
online before that evening. More information will follow. A meeting for College
Planning for Junior Parents will take place on Wednesday evening, February 3. The college counselors will be able to answer
questions about academic advisement for junior parents at that time. Mapping
out your son's schedule is extremely important. Please allow enough time to go
over the registration process with your son and make shared decisions. It is
very important that students and parents understand that the master schedule is
built upon student requests at this time of year. Therefore, only minor adjustments should be made over the summer. By taking the time now, you avoid many
difficulties and little choice later. If you have questions about this process,
contact Mrs. Mattos at mattosm@dlshs.org
or call (925) 288-8101.
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Registrar
Selective Service Registration
Students are
required by law to register for the Selective Service when they reach the age
of 18, and they can register as early as
age 17 yrs, 3 months. You may register by going to www.sss.gov.
Transcripts
Seniors
should be requesting all
transcripts through Naviance. If
you are in need of assistance, please contact Mrs. Appel or Ms. Levi in the
College counseling Office. All
other students can use the paper form on the door of the Registrar's Office to
request a transcript. Please allow
at least five days prior to the deadline to process.
The Registrar's Office will be
closed December 19 through January 3.
Driver's Education Classes
Applications are available from the Registrar's Office for third and
fourth quarter classes. If you would like to register for third quarter
classes, be sure to stop by the Registrar's Office the first week after
Christmas vacation. The $125
instructor's fee should be attached to the application. Classes are held during
7th period, Monday through Thursday, for the entire quarter. This is classroom instruction only.
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Guidance Services
Testing Results
Results of the Preliminary
Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) taken by
DLS juniors in October will be back shortly. Hopefully, counselors will
be able to return individual results to students in December. If the
results do not arrive before the Christmas vacation, they will be distributed
when we return in January. Result distribution will be followed in
January by rounds of group meetings with De La Salle's college counselors, Mrs.
Appel and Ms. Levi. These meetings will focus on planning for the college
admission process, along with information about different college systems, and
the student's present eligibility for some of those colleges. Parents,
plan on asking your junior son for the PSAT results.
Results of the PLAN Test taken in October by the sophomores will also be
available shortly. The PLAN Test is the preliminary version of the
American College Test (ACT) that, along with the SAT, is used in determining
eligibility to four-year colleges and universities. The PLAN results
will be distributed, interpreted and discussed by the counselors through religion
classes during late January. Sophomores will be encouraged to view these results as a way to
assess their academic strengths and weaknesses, think about how to improve
their skills, and begin to think about what career directions they may wish to
pursue in their adult lives. It is hoped that this will motivate
sophomores to do better in school and formulate goals for themselves. Parents should request PLAN results from their sophomore son.
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College Center Bulletins
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP for parents of DLS and
CHS seniors (filling out the FAFSA & other financial aid
information),Thursday, December 10, 7 p.m. in the Garaventa Center at Carondelet. This is an important event for ALL
parents of seniors, regardless of whether you believe you will qualify for
financial aid or not.
COLLEGE
PLANNING NIGHT for parents of juniors
Wednesday, February 3, 7 p.m. in the DLS Theatre.
COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS: Watch for December and January deadlines for the
colleges you are applying to!
TEST DATES:
SAT Reasoning /
Subject:
December 5 (Deadline
to register has passed)
January 23 (Deadline
to register Dec.15)
*March 13 (Deadline to register Feb. 4)
*May 1 (Deadline to register March 25)
*June 5 (Deadline to register April 29)
ACT:
December 12 (Deadline
to register has passed)
Feb. 6 (Deadline to register Jan.5)
*April 10 (Deadline
to register March 5)
*June 12 (Deadline
to register May 7)
*JUNIORS TAKE
NOTE: Juniors are strongly advised
to wait to take the SAT and ACT until one of these dates. Details about these tests will be
discussed in the juniors' small group meetings and the Junior Parent College
Planning Night (see below). For
questions about these tests before those meetings, please contact one of the
college counselors.
NOTES FOR SENIORS:
The Financial Aid Night on December 10 will
provide essential information about the financial aid process and about
completing the financial aid application (FAFSA). There are many advantages to
applying for financial aid, regardless of income, including eligibility
for merit based awards and for federal parent loans which are not need based
but still require the FAFSA. All
parents of seniors should plan on attending this important meeting. Please
note that this meeting will be held in the Garaventa Center at Carondelet.
The December test dates are the latest that tests can be taken and reported in time for most college
admissions for fall 2010.
When a deadline has passed, it is possible to do
standby testing on the date of the test. See Ms. Levi or Mrs. Appel in the
College Center for details.
COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS JUST KEEP GOING AND GOING AND...
Deadlines for many
private colleges and out-of-state schools fall in early January. Some priority
deadlines are in December. Seniors need to carefully calendar the deadlines for
schools they are applying to and submit online, or mail completed materials, before
the deadline. For letters of
recommendation from teachers or counselors, please make your requests ASAP,
allowing at least 3 weeks before the deadline...not including holidays! Remember also to keep a copy of all materials and
print out the confirmation page. Students still unsure of where they will apply
to college need to immediately schedule an appointment with Mrs. Appel
or Ms. Levi.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are available in the
College Center: An updated list of current scholarship
information is available in the College Center, on the counseling page of the
DLS website, and on the Naviance website.
Students should watch for
monthly updates to the scholarship list and also access large free internet
scholarship search engines such as www.fastweb.com; several of these options are listed at the end of the College
Center's scholarship list.
JUNIOR PARENTS' COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT is Wednesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. in the DLS
Theatre. This is the night parents of juniors meet with the College Counselors
for specific details regarding the college exploration and selection process.
Please mark your calendars for this essential meeting.
PSAT SCORES: On
Wed., January 13, there will be an early start Wednesday for all juniors to meet with college counselors
to review PSAT results. School will start at 8:15 a.m. on this day for juniors
only.
SMALL GROUP COLLEGE PLANNING MEETINGS WITH
JUNIORS: Starting in mid January, small groups of juniors will meet with the
College Counselors to begin their college search process. These meetings will
provide juniors with information about college options and the selection
process, admissions requirements, and a planning schedule in preparation for
completing college applications in the fall.
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Business Office
REMINDER: All outstanding tuition must be current by Monday,
December 8, in order for your son to be able to continue attending classes the
following week and to complete this semester of classes.
FINANCIAL AID:
If you are interested in
applying for Financial Aid for the 2010-2011 school year, the application will
be available online by December 11, 2009, at www.dlshs.org. Go to Admissions and then Financial Assistance and select Apply Online Start Here. Complete the application online and print
two copies for submission according to the instructions. The deadline for
returning completed Financial Aid applications is February 12, 2010, for incoming freshmen, and February 19, 2010, for returning students.
If you do not have access to a computer,
please contact Ms. Kathy Resch at reschk@dlshs.org
or call (925) 288-8122 to have an application mailed to you.
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Office of Admissions
 A BIG THANK YOU to the
parents and students who contributed to the success of Open House,
November 1. Over 400 families experienced the
DLS hospitality. We couldn't have done
it without you!
Note the Admissions deadlines for 9th grade
applicants:
Apply online at www.dlshs.org
Saturday, Jan. 9 Entrance Examination
9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students: Arrive by 9:00 a.m.
but
not before 8:30 a.m.
Bring: Two #2 pencils.
Calculators are not allowed.
- Transcripts, test scores and recommendations are due by February 5.
- Financial Aid Applications due: February 12. The form to request a Financial Aid Application is available in the Main Office or on the Admissions webpage at www.dlshs.org.
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Office of Advancement and
Alumni Relations
Don't miss
out on your opportunity to make a year-end gift and receive valuable tax
benefits!
As we approach the end of 2009,
we hope that you consider the ongoing needs of the school and the De La Salle
Annual Fund, which helps to bridge the over $1,500 gap in tuition and the
actual cost of educating each student, helping to keep tuition affordable for
all parents.
When considering your year-end
charitable gifts, please consider investing in the De La Salle Annual Fund. Your son will benefit from your gift of education
throughout his time at De La Salle, into college and beyond!
It's also a great time to make a gift
of stock, securities or other real property. You may receive significant
tax benefits based on the fair market value of the property at the time of the
gift and avoid capital gains tax on appreciated property. Contact your
financial advisor to learn more about the benefits of making a gift of stock.
To make your tax-deductible gift to the De La
Salle Annual Fund today, contact Chief Advancement Officer Heather Pastorini at
(925) 288-8106 or pastorinih@dlshs.org.
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Campus Ministry
 Retreats
Kairos #56 will be held January 14-17, and Kairos #57 will be held January 26-29, both at Bishop's Ranch in
Healdsburg. Both retreats are
full.
KAIROS OPENINGS: Seniors who would like to attend a Kairos Retreat and have
not yet signed up, there are openings for Kairos
#58 and #59. Registration forms are
available in the Campus Ministry Office or online at www.dlshs.org/campus-ministry/retreats.
JUNIOR RETREAT OPENINGS: There are still openings in this
spring's two Junior Retreats. They are February 1-2 and April 26-27. Registration
forms are available in the Campus Ministry Office or online at www.dlshs.org/campus-ministry/retreats.
FATHER/SON AND PARENT/SON
RETREATS: Our spring
Father/Son and Parent/Son Retreats are just around the corner. The Father/Son Retreat, February 5-7 at
El Retiro in Los Altos, is full but a waitlist is being accepted through online
registration. The Parent/Son Retreat at El Retiro has a few spots available
through online registration at www.dlshs.org/campus-ministry/retreats.
Sophomore Immersion
Program (SIP)
The Sophomore Immersion Program (SIP) continues with another trip to
serve the poor in the Tenderloin on January 21. Mrs. MacDonald's 2nd period Religious Studies
class will be attending. Mr. Grantham's
3rd period Religious Studies class will attend SIP on February 10.
Liturgy Dress Up Days
December
8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception
February 17 Ash Wednesday Prayer
Service
Advent Toy Drive
 November 24 through December 17
Our annual Advent
Toy Drive to help needy families and their
children have a truly Merry Christmas will kick off at our Thanksgiving Advent
Prayer Service on November 24. We
ask all members of the De La Salle community to purchase at least one new toy
for a child. DLS students are
broken into age groups:
Freshmen 0
- 4 years
 Sophomores
5
- 7 years
Juniors 8
- 10 years
Seniors
11
- 13 years
The agencies we
benefit ask that toys not promote any kind of violent behavior and be left
unwrapped. Mr. Eidson's frosh Religious Studies class and Lasallian Youth
organize this wonderful event each Christmas season. The recipients of the toys include: Bay Area Crisis Nursery, Monument
Crisis Center, Holiday Helpers Warehouse in Martinez, and St. Vincent de Paul
in Pittsburg.
The toys will be
collected through Religious Studies classes, and the Toy Drive will run through
December 18.
If you have any
questions about retreats or Campus Ministry activities, please
call Mr. or Mrs. Hassett at (925) 288-8119 or 288-8110.
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Deans' and Attendance Offices
MANDATORY Senior Parent Meeting:
Senior parents, please mark your calendar for Thursday, January 14, 7 p.m., in the DLS Br. Celestine Cormier Theatre. This is a mandatory meeting for
all senior parents when you will be provided with important information
regarding graduation and second semester events. Contact
Mr. Aliotti, Graduation Director, at aliottij@dlshs.org
or call (925) 288-8116, if you have questions.
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Athletic Department
Winter
Sports (basketball, soccer, and wrestling) have begun. Schedules are available in the front office, the locker room, and on the
DLS webpage.
The
21st Annual Chris Vontoure Spartan Classic will take place December 10, 11 and 12. This varsity basketball tournament
features top competition from all around Northern California. Admission: $6 for adults and $3 for
students, seniors and children. Tournament passes will be available for all three
days at the gate: $15 for adults and $7 for students, seniors and
children. Check the DLS website
for the brackets.
The
13th Annual Martin Luther King Classic: This
annual basketball event features top boys' and girls' teams from all around
Northern California and will take place at the Haas Pavilion at UC Berkeley on January
18. The event schedule is as follows:
13th Annual Martin Luther King Class
Event Schedule
10:45 Miramonte vs. Saint Mary's,
Berkeley (Girls)
12:15 Berkeley vs. Carondelet,
Concord (Girls)
1:45 Northgate vs. Hayward (Boys)
3:30 Bishop O'Dowd vs. St. Mary's, Berkeley (Boys)
5:00 De La Salle vs. Fairfax (Boys)
7:00 Newark vs. Salesian (Boys)
Pre-sale tickets for the Martin Luther King Classic will be available in
the Bookstore the week prior to the event: $7 for adults and $3 for students,
children and seniors. Tickets at
the gate the day of the event will be $10 for adults and $5 for students,
children and seniors.
Basketball
Season Passes: Welcome to another exciting varsity basketball
season! Each season the De La Salle Athletic Department offers season
passes for regular season home games. Regular single game admission is as
follows: $6 for adults and $3 for seniors (62+) and children. These
passes are good for one adult/children/senior admission to each home game at a
discounted rate. Adult passes are $45 each. Senior (62+)/Children
passes are $20. They are available for purchase at the Bookstore and main
gate during home games.
De
La Salle Showcase: The De La Salle Soccer Program is
hosting its 2nd Annual De La Salle Showcase, December 18 & 19, at
Owen Owens Field. The field of teams has increased from 8 to 12 and will
include state powerhouse teams: Santa Margarita (SS), Clovis West (CC),
Cathedral Catholic (SDS), and Archbishop Mitty (CCS)...just to name a few. The schedule is posted on the school website. Price of admission is $5
for adults, $3 for students. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Please come out and support
the De La Salle Soccer Program as they play Cathedral Catholic and Santa
Margarita at the De La Salle Showcase!
Spring Sports (Track & Field,
Lacrosse, Golf, Baseball, Tennis, Volleyball, Rugby, Swimming & Diving)
begin Feb. 8: All student-athletes need to have pre-participation forms
(A, B, C, D and E) completed and signed prior to the beginning of tryouts. Freshmen had a physical prior to the
school year, so they do not need to have form E completed (only A, B, C and
D). Pre-participation forms are
available on the school website and in the main office. Tryout times and locations will be
posted on the website.
The
list of our Fall Sports Scholar Athletes is attached to the pdf version of this newsletter.
De La Salle Fall Sports All-EBAL 2009
Name Sport Team
Paul Johnson Cross
Country First
Kyle Williams Cross
Country First
Derek Burgstaller Cross
Country Second
Tyler Gates Cross
Country Second
Matt Godkin Cross
Country Second
Deforrest Shastid Water
Polo First
Nick Cooper Water
Polo First
Thomas Nelson Water
Polo First
Justin Egkan Water
Polo Second
Michael Ray Water
Polo Hon.
Mention
Terron Ward Football MVP
Bo Walter Football First
- TE
Tyler Anderson Football First
- RB, CB
Tom Hickel Football First
- Lineman
Dylan Wynn Football First
- OL, DL
Mac Hess Football First
- Lineman
Dino Waldren Football Second
- Lineman
Bart Houston Football Hon.
Mention - QB
Zach Griffiths Football Hon.
Mention - OL
Blake Renaud Football First
- LB
Will Marre Football First
- DL
Chris Lawrence Football Second
- DL
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Activities Director
Homecoming 2009
The Homecoming Dance was a huge
success as the students danced away to the theme of "Let Us Dance." A special thanks to the following
parent volunteers who helped with the coat check room! It was a madhouse but everyone
survived:
Juanita Anderson Lori Sarti
Kathy Godkin Dot Price
Tammy Plumer Carol Spencer
Raquel Douglas Teresa Klein
Patty Crane Susan Pauline
Pamela Neitte-Garcia Laurence Martin
Melenaite Manoa Linda Gunderson
Jeff Gunderson Mimi Enea
Vesty Enea
Homecoming Court: Congratulations to the following seniors who were
voted in by their classmates to represent their class on the Homecoming Court. The winners are:
Vinnie Moita
- Spirit
Tim Santos -
Faith
Kevin Peters
- Leadership
Tom Hickel -
Humanitarian
Wilson Lam -
Character
TadeuVelloso
- Service
Andrew
Noonan - Spartan Award
These seniors and their parents were
presented at halftime during the Homecoming football game against San Ramon,
and the winners were announced at the Homecoming Rally during lunch.
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In the Spotlight
Je fferson Award for Public Service
This
November the Jefferson Award for Public Service was awarded to Russell Zillgitt. Russell,
a junior, participated in the Livestrong Challenge last summer, a 100-mile bike
ride in San Jose. He managed to
raise over $1,300 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The money he raised will help provide informational packets to
offer support, inspiration and hope to cancer patients.
Model United Nations Club
On Oct.
30 and 31, eighteen students joined over 200 area high school students in the 19th
Annual Contra Costa Model United Nations. This was De La Salle's ninth year
participating. Our students represented the countries of Austria, Kenya,
Ukraine and the United States.
The
conference lasted two days, starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and concluding at 4
p.m. on Saturday. In preparing for the competition, each delegate researched the
United Nations, the nation they represented, and the issues scheduled for
discussion. During the competition the delegates proposed, discussed and
debated resolutions for the issues they were assigned. As in the past, several
De La Salle students were recognized for their participation. This year our
delegates won five awards.
The
Distinguished Delegate Award was given to Michael Baltz, Ilia Dolaptchiev, and Andrew Sansoe. The
Exceptional Delegate Award was given to Greg Roh and Matthew Wallace. The club is already looking forward to the
U.C. Berkeley Conference in March.
Mr. Christian Curry
Moderator
De La Salle Ski Club Update
 The De La Salle Ski Club is planning four trips to Tahoe ski resorts in
2010. This year we will be taking
day trips to Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, and Sugar Bowl. The Ski
Club trips are open to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities and grade
levels. Please check Mr. Shively's webpage at www.dlshs.org
for more information on prices and dates.
These ski trips would make a great Christmas
present for any Spartan or Cougar skier or snowboarder!
 Cereal Drive
With a huge THANK YOU to the Spartan Community for providing 3,200 boxes of cereal to Saint
David's Pantry in Richmond. This
is the #1 food on the Saint
David's Pantry request list.
It's a fact: Breakfast cereal is a
convenient and healthy snack; yet, for the poor, it may be unattainable.
Attention Senior Parents
 Order forms for cap and
gown and graduation announcements were sent home a few weeks ago with your son. These orders must be returned to school before
Christmas break. There is no charge for the cap and gown. Every senior MUST order one. Graduation announcements are optional, but they must be ordered by the
deadline. If you have questions, contact Mr. Aliotti at aliottij@dlshs.org or (925) 288-8116. DON'T
MISS THIS VERY IMPORTANT DATE! Because of our early graduation date, orders must
be finalized before Christmas break.
Editor's Correction
Zachary Waterson's name was inadvertently left off the list of Spring
Sports 2009 Scholar-Athletes
published in last month's Spartan Spotlight. Zachary participated on the JV track team during his
sophomore year and maintained an excellent gpa.
 Calling DLS Moms to Pray
If you
are not praying for your son, who is? See what God can do for your children and their school when
you are faithful to pray on a regular basis. Come and pray with the DLS Moms in Touch group. We meet every Wednesday from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. to pray scripturally for
our sons, DLS, our teachers and administrators. For more information, call Leiola Walter at (925) 934-6251
or Kathy Dasso at (925) 938-1468.
"Where two or three
are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
- Matt. 18:20
Use of the De La Salle Facilities
ANY group that plans to hold an
event on campus MUST have their activity approved through our Facilities Use
Committee. Our
Committee meets on Monday mornings to review requests. Requests must be submitted two weeks in
advance. Event/Facility Request
forms are available in the Main Office or on the DLS website.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY students
collected food and socks for the homeless in People's Park. On Friday,
November 20, more than twenty NHS members gathered in room DM3 to put
together over 200 bagged lunches. On Saturday, November 21, Nick Pittore, Kevin Mosby, Jared Guthrie, and NHS co-moderators, Ms. Lillian Dickson and Mr. Jim Olwell,
took the lunches and bags of new socks to People's Park to hand them
out. The food, and especially the socks, was accepted with great
thanks. It was a very humbling experience for all involved.
Thanks to all who offered food, socks, their time and prayers for this day.
A Christmas Festival
DE LA SALLE and CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL
Department of Visual & Performing Arts
proudly present:
"A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL"
A Concert of Choral, Wind Band, and Jazz Band Music featuring the
Carondelet/De La Salle Choirs
Amy Hayner, Director
&
De La Salle/Carondelet Bands
Larry B. Colón, Director
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Hofmann Student Center
De La Salle High School
FREE ADMISSION
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Parents' Corner
 Time
to break for the holidays, but also time to reflect on all we have accomplished during the first half of
this school year (Back-to-School Night, Freshman and Sophomore Liturgies and
dinners, Open House, Faculty Luncheons, etc.), and then to look ahead with
anticipation to all of the events and activities that fill the calendar for
these next few months. Thank you all for getting involved.
Thank
you to Brenda Pittore and Debbie
Chinowth for helping put together an
outstanding Junior Ring Ceremony and reception afterwards. The Mass and
Ring Ceremony were held at St. John Vianney,
was very meaningful, and the food was wonderful. (Boy, did they go through
it!) The young men were thrilled to receive stainless steel water bottles
this year. Thank you to the .volunteers: Cherie Soza, Chris Logan,
Donna Kozel, Karlyn Hunt, Lorena Martinez-Ochoa, Lynne Breshears, and Theresa Reed.
Get
your tickets ASAP for the Crab Feed & Dance, January 23. Seriously, this event is always a sellout, so
don't delay! This is a fun celebration that involves parents and alumni, and
our senior students serving. The ticket form is available at the website
and Main Office.
The
Senior Mother/Son Brunch on Sunday,
February 7, is a special occasion
you will not want to miss. The liturgy touches on the unique relationship
between mother and son, especially as your young men are preparing to venture
forth after high school.
Blessings
to you and your family for the Christmas holidays and the New Year,
- Tom &
Anne Marie Taylor, Parent Association
We need your
recipes for a taste of Mom's home cooking!
Please submit your favorite
recipes for the 1st edition classic. Send us your recipe
along with your name, phone number, student's year of graduation and a comment
explaining why the recipe is special to:
DLScookbook@yahoo.com, deliver to the Parent
Association Box at school, or mail directly to Judy Roberts at 1022
Pebble Beach Dr., Clayton 94517. Please call Judy Roberts at (925) 672-8372
if you have questions.
The cookbook is expected to be published
in the autumn of 2010 and will retail for about $20; all net proceeds will go
to De La Salle's Brotherhood Fund. Students, parents, alumni, and faculty/staff
members are all welcome to submit recipes.
Save the Date: Grad Night 2010
SENIOR
PARENTS
GRAD
NIGHT 2010
Sunday/Monday,
May 23-24
Registration
available online beginning Nov. 15 at
www.dlshs.org (click the Parent Link). Scholarships
available.
Questions? CHS.DLSgradnight2010@gmail.com
Save the Date: Senior Mother/Son Liturgy and Brunch
Sunday,
February 7 at De
La Salle
Invitations
will arrive by mail and email in January.
 DLS Crab Feed
The annual CRAB FEED & DANCE is scheduled for Saturday
evening, January 23, at 6:30
p.m., in the Hofmann Student Center.
The reservation form is available on the home page of the DLS website at
www.dlshs.org and in the Main Office. This is a very popular event...RSVP early!
Save the Dates in February and April
Bacchanalia - A Festival of Food and WineFebruary
11, 6
to 9 p.m.
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Auction 2010
April
17, 2010
Additional information is attached to the pdf version of this
newsletter.
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Bookstore
ON-LINE SHOPPING IS AVAILABLE!
Go to dlshs.org and
click on BOOKSTORE.
Bookstore Hours*
Monday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.
Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Subject to change per student holiday and/or school schedule changes.
Finals Week
Dec. 15 and 16: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 17: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
First Semester Book Returns: During finals week students of single semester
classes MUST turn
in those books as soon as they are finished with their exam. A
table will be set up in the OC after each final.
Second Semester Books: For those students with new,
second semester classes, books will be available January 11 in the OC beginning
at 7:30 a.m.
Basketball: Season passes are currently
on sale in the Bookstore. Passes
cover all regular season home games. Adults: $45;
Seniors/Students: $20. At the time
of your season pass purchase, you will receive a 10% discount on all in-store
merchandise. This excludes sales items.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS: Come one...come all! There is plenty to choose
from and LOTS of new
items. We have Christmas ornaments,
dri-fit shirts, wind shirts, pajama pants, sweat pants, boxers, women's tee's
and polo's, ceramic coffee mugs, and LOTS more!
Don't forget...you can shop at our online store
and have your gifts shipped to your loved one. The last day to do that is
December 14.
PARENT-STUDENT DIRECTORIES: Bound copies of the 2009-2010
Parent-Student Directory are available for
purchase in the Bookstore. Cost is
$5.
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About Us
De La Salle High School was founded in 1965 as a
Catholic boys' high school in the Lasallian tradition of the Christian
Brothers. We come from a much longer and richer
tradition, however. Our roots extend more than 300 years to 17th
century
France and our Founder Saint John Baptist de La Salle who had a very
simple
vision of education: that the graduates of his Christian schools would
be
mature, responsible members of society and the Church.
As a Lasallian
school, we have an obligation to make a difference in each student's life so
that when they leave us they will serve others graciously and lovingly. We
cooperate with one another in a spirit of trust and care; our education is
practical, accessible to all, and comprehensive. We are committed to the
poor. We work together- Brothers, Faculty, Staff and Students.
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