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Message from the Principal
Dear
Parents and Friends of DLS,
I begin this final newsletter
note with a confession (and I am going to confirm something that students have
said for a LONG time) I am OLD. I
then tell them, "No, I am getting older!" The speed at which time is moving and passing me by is horrendously
fast. The calendar tells me that
May is arriving in just a few days and I want to believe that we just turned
the calendar to the New Year - 2010. Events, activities, academic work, meetings and more meetings fill my
day and are just a part of the daily life cycle of this school community. My days are "rich" with conversations
and witnessing adolescents mature into young men. For me, it happens so FAST - year after year! I want it to slow down so I can savor
what is transpiring in front of me. Unfortunately, I can't slow the clock, so I enjoy what I can as I catch
a glimpse and happily acknowledge that your sons are growing, learning,
smiling, laughing and maturing in an environment that is busy and
productive. Even more important, they
are thriving in "an environment that is moral, caring and joyful." I just wish I could slow it down!
This school year has again been
quite remarkable on many fronts and I wish to highlight just a few of
them. We had a tremendously
successful Catholic Lasallian Assessment Process (CLASP) review in March. I take great pride in our visible
commitment to the moral and faith development of our students as was observed
and noted by CLASP. We again found
numerous ways to help and support others in need: the Cereal Drive, Christmas
Toy collection, and the Lenten Charity Challenge. The winter sports "Trifecta" in capturing NCS championships
in soccer, wrestling and basketball. The very large number of ribbon winners at the Contra Costa County
Science & Engineering Fair. The outpouring of support (prayers and dollars) for Gunnar Sandberg from
Marin Catholic High School in his recovery from a baseball accident. Yes, I think we walk the talk and do a
pretty good job of it.
In a few days, I will meet with
the incoming young men who will comprise our new freshmen class this fall. It will be an opportunity to take care
of some business. My memory seems
to recall that I did this just a "few" days ago for our present senior class
that will be celebrating their graduation from us on Sunday, May 23, when we
hold our 42nd Annual Commencement Ceremony. I am already envisioning the wide smiles
and thunderous applause that will emanate from the audience of parents,
grandparents, family and friends. The
members of this class have provided me and other faculty members with many
proud moments. They have achieved
academically and have been accepted to many accomplished colleges and
universities. They have represented our Spartan tradition well outside of the classroom in our many
co-curricular offerings, including athletics, during their four short years at
this school. As they prepare to "ride off into the sunset," I will miss their
enthusiasm, laughter, and genuine good nature. It is most appropriate that we
say good-bye and wish them the best, for they will be always a
Spartan-at-heart!
Have a wonderful summer!
Br. Christopher, FSC,
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Message from the President
Dear
Parents,
Another academic year is coming
to a close quickly. The seniors
are counting the days until they graduate and our incoming freshmen are
counting the days until they become Spartans and part of the Brotherhood. The ebb and flow of a school continues
year in and year out. I often
think of an academic year as a carousel - it starts off slow, gains speed,
maintains the peak speed for some time, slows down, stops, the riders get off,
and new riders get on. What better
analogy could we have for a school year?
De La Salle is an ever changing,
life giving institution and we are thankful to partner with you in the
education of your son(s). I know
this past year has continued to have economic challenges for everyone. This ministry of Catholic Lasallian
education has been around for 300 years and we continue to thank God for this
gift with a complete understanding that the work we do here at school is His
work. I know that this can be
difficult to put into perspective when we have bills to pay and our basic
survival needs are trying to be met. In the future, we will look back on these days and see how we weathered
the storm.
To the parents who are receiving
their last Spartan Spotlight, thank you
for your support these past four years. We look forward to working with you as alumni parents. Please know that you will always be a
part of the DLS family! To those
of you returning next year, we wish you a safe and relaxing summer.
It has been a pleasure working
with you in this important ministry of Catholic Lasallian education.
In
the Spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle,
Mark DeMarco
'78
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 Assistant Principal for Academic Life
As we approach the end of the
school year, there are a number of items you should be aware of and note on
your calendars:
AP TESTS begin Monday, May 3. Please check the calendar for
the date of each AP test if your son is taking any AP classes this year.
Students are receiving final information and preparation in their classes for
these exams. Students must be on time and ready when the exam begins. Students
may choose to return to class or leave for the day after the AP exam is
completed for the day. If the AP exam is scheduled for the afternoon, students
MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE in class in the morning.
ACADEMIC AWARDS will be presented on Tuesday evening, May 25, at 7
p.m. We are looking forward to
this very special evening when we honor students from the 9th through
12th grades for academic excellence in all subject areas offered at
De La Salle. You will receive an invitation in the mail if your son
is slated to receive an award.
Additional special senior awards will be
given at the Senior Presentation which will be held on Friday, May 17.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
SENIORS |
TIMES
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MAY 18
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MAY 19
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MAY 20
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8:15 -
9:45
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Period 1
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Period 5
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Period 6
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9:45 - 10:15
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Break
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Break
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Break
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10:15- 11:45
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Period 2
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Period 3
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Period 4
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11:45 - *
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Announcements
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Announcements
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Announcements
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*Students
will be dismissed by PA when announcements are finished.
FINAL EXAMS are scheduled
for June 2, 3 and 4 for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. (See schedule following page.) Students should plan ahead to spend a
reasonable amount of time preparing for these exams. Activities should be
limited in the week or so before the exams to give sufficient time for
preparation. If you have a concern about your son's standing in a class, please
feel free to contact your son's teacher.
I encourage you to check your son's academic progress on PowerSchool at
this time, and in the next few weeks. Remember that tutorial help is available
every day at 7th period.
The schedule for final exams is as follows:
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES and FRESHMEN
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TIMES
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JUNE 2
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JUNE 3
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JUNE 4
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8:15 -
9:45
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Period 2
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Period 5
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Period 6
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9:45 - 10:15
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Break
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Break
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Break
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10:15- 11:45
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Period 4
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Period 1
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Period 3
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11:45 - *
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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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Period 7
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Period 0
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*Students
will be dismissed by PA when announcements are finished.
DRIVER'S
ED - SUMMER CLASS
Driver's Ed will be
offered independently this summer, Thursday, June 10, through Sunday, June
13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., (except Sunday, when class ends at 2 p.m.) Sign up with Mr. Bradford in Room 201
or call (925) 288-8100, Ext. 7007.
DRIVERS ED: Students
interested in attending Driver's Education classes at the beginning of the next
school year may pick up an application from the Registrar's Office
now. Classes are held Monday
through Thursday during the first quarter (Mon/Tues/Wed, 2:30-3:15, and Thurs
1:50-2:35.) There is a non-refundable $125 fee payable on the first day of
class. Applications must be signed
by a parent and submitted to the Registrar's Office before the last day of
school, June 4. Applications
are accepted in the order they are received. Contact the Registrar, Mrs. Szczepanski, at (925) 288-8109
or szczepanskim@dlshs.org if you
have any questions.
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Registrar
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: See the College Counselors for your final transcript
request.
NCAA Student Athletes: Students planning to compete in athletics in college must apply
online to the NCAA at www.ncaaclearninghouse.net.
Parents of 9th, 10th
and 11th grade students: If you are not returning to DLS next
year, please notify Mrs. Szczepanski in the Registrar's Office. You will be given the documents you
will need to transfer to your new school.
Selective Service Registration: Students are required by law to register for the Selective Service when
they reach age 18. You may
register online at www.sss.gov. Contact Mrs. Szczepanski at (925) 288-8109 if you have questions.
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Guidance Services
AP Testing Days
Advanced Placement exams begin the week of May 3 and finish
May 14. Parents, please take note: This year a student taking the AP
exam(s) will be able to leave campus after completing his test. If the student chooses to attend
classes after the exam, he may do so; the option is his. Students taking afternoon exams must be
present for their morning classes.
If parents would like more information regarding their son's PLAN or
PSAT results, they should consult the
following appropriate website:
PLAN: http://www.act.org/plan/pdf/InterpVisual.pdf
PSAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/prof/counselors/tests/psat/understand.html
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College Center
Dates to Remember
For Seniors:
UC Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) May 8
For Juniors:
SAT AND ACT DATES:
SAT: June 5 Deadline
to register May 5 (late
registration until May 19)
Oct.
9 Deadline
to register Sept 8
Nov.
6 Deadline
to register Sept. 30
ACT: June 12 Deadline
to register May 7; (late
registration until May 21)
Sept.
11 Deadline
to register Aug. 6
Oct. 23 Deadline
to register Sept. 17
You must send a final high school transcript to your chosen
college before your acceptance is final.
College Counselors will meet with you in early May to collect your
application data for Naviance and get the final transcript request submitted. If
you are accepted from a waitlist and choose to go to that school, make
arrangements with Mrs. Szczepanski to have your final transcript sent to that
school.
DVC MATH AND ENGLISH ASSESSMENT: Diablo Valley College requires all
entering students take a Math and English assessment for placement and advising
purposes. Any student who plans to
attend DVC in the fall of 2010, who did not take the assessment on March
22, must call the Assessment Center at (925) 685-1230, Ext. 2545, to make an
appointment to take these assessments at DVC, or go to:
http://www.dvc.edu/org/departments/assessment-center/index.htm
Seniors who will attend a UC campus MUST take the Analytical Writing Placement
Exam on Saturday, May 8. Students
should have received information from UC about registering for the test. Students who already meet any of the
following criteria are exempt: a
score of 3 or higher on an AP English exam, at least 680 on the SAT Writing
Test, or at least 30 on the ACT Combined
English/Writing test. See
notification letters for testing locations; information is also available at: www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/index.html
Seniors who will attend
a CSU campus MUST take the ELM (math) test and the EPT
(English Placement Test) at CSU East Bay (or another CSU campus of choice) by May
1 to be sure that their enrollment at CSU is secure. If you have not registered
for this test date, there is another one on June 5. However, waiting until then
may jeopardize your enrollment status. Check with the CSU you will attend for
their specific policies. You should have received information from your campus
about registering for the tests.
Students who have scored at least 550 on the critical reading section of
the SAT or 24 on the ACT English section, and 550 on the math section of the
SAT or 23 on the ACT math section are exempt.
Students attending a private college or out-of-state
public school should check with their chosen college about placement tests that
may be required.
As you make plans to head off to college,
remember to read and respond to everything that your college sends you.
Finalizing housing and financial arrangements, registering for orientation (the
sooner the better in most cases), and getting needed vaccinations, etc. are all
an important part of getting off to a successful start.
Juniors Countdown to College Summer "To Do" List
- Check
out colleges on their websites and in reference books-Fiske Guide to
Colleges, The Insider's Guide to
Colleges or The Best 371 Colleges
from Princeton Review are recommended;
others are also available for check out from the College Center or for purchase
at your local bookstore.
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Begin to formulate
a list of colleges to apply to. Consider a variety of schools in regard to
selectivity of admissions, keeping in mind that the admissions process is very
unpredictable and it is important to have a number of options. Next fall the
college counselors will meet with you to refine your list.
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Visit colleges on your list that you haven't seen yet. REMEMBER:
It's recommended that you visit colleges during the summer to get a sense of
the school, but if you're interested, you will want to go back again during the
school year to get a true feeling of the atmosphere. Students who
return to DLS as seniors without having visited schools will be severely behind
in the college search process.
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Spend the summer productively! Work, volunteer, take a class,
participate in a summer program or internship.
- Write down your ideas
and make an outline for your essay/personal statement; the UC's and most private
schools require at least one. The
essay could be the one part of your application that gets you admitted! Ideas for topics could include: a person or work of art/literature that
has influenced your life, a personal challenge or setback and what you learned
from it, or something you really care about. Write from your heart.
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Develop a personal résumé
with a list of school and community volunteer activities, leadership, work,
honors and awards. This will make college
applications easier to fill out and will save you time in the fall.
SUMMER
JOBS/PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS: Students
looking for a summer job, check
out the Jobs Board outside the
College Center. There continues to
be information in the College Center and notices posted on the bulletin board outside
the attendance office about pre-college programs. Also
check out the Summer Programs list on the counseling page of the DLS website
under College Information for juniors and under enrichment programs on
Naviance.
TESTING...TESTING: The test dates listed on page 2 are for your information.
You may register online over the summer for the tests by visiting www.collegeboard.com
for the SAT and www.actstudent.org for
the ACT. Remember, students should take both the SAT and the ACT. If they are
considering applying to the UC system or selective private colleges, they
should also take two or three SAT Subject Tests of their choice.
Advising the Student-Athlete
Students who are thinking of participating in NCAA Division I or II
athletics, should start the certification process by the end of their junior
year. Interested students can apply online at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
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Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Monday, May 10
GOLFER IN THE FAMILY? The 26th Annual Br. Maris
Golf Tournament is an Alumni Association sponsored event benefiting the Alumni
Endowment for Financial Aid.
This year's tournament will take
place on Monday, May 10. Check-in
begins at 9 a.m. adjacent to the putting green at Round Hill Country Club. Players are hosted to breakfast, lunch,
and a post golf reception. There will be a putting contest prior to the shotgun
tee off and a post golf shootout with a chance to win $100,000. Play begins at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $210 per player.
Companies and individuals wishing to help
sponsor the event may contact Tim Roberts '88 at (925) 288-8171 or by email to robertst@dlshs.org. Complete information about the Brother
Maris Tournament, including registration and sponsorship forms, is available at
www.dlshs.org/alumni. We are still accepting donated
items for our raffle and auctions, so please consider a gift of goods or
service to help this cause.
Spring Auction - "All That Jazz"
On
behalf of the entire De La Salle community, the Advancement Office extends a
big Spartan thank-you to all who helped to make our 2010 "All That Jazz"
Auction an overwhelming success. It was an elegant evening of Jazz Era fun for some 250 guests, with
dining, dancing, and generous bidding on nearly two hundred distinctive items,
set amid the glittering classic cars at the Blackhawk Auto Museum in Danville.
Five De La Salle students (Adrian Fuentes'10, Andrew Noonan '10, Tadeu Velloso
'10, Kareem Wall '11, and Dominic Santini '12 ) helped to host the evening,
looking very cool in their pinstripes, spats, and snap-brim hats, and numerous
volunteers were on hand to help as well. A full report and a photo gallery
will soon be posted on the school website.
Thanks
to the Auction Steering Committee: Tim Allen, Karen Butler, Linda
Colvis, Jenn Fabrique, Yoli Gross, Jeanie Hess, Karen Lerner, Alison McNell,
Pallie Morgan, Gail Oney, Stacey Perry, Anne Marie Taylor, Maureen Vierengel,
Julie Wallunas, and Peggy Whalen. Deep gratitude also to the Auction
Sponsors, whose underwriting support
enables us to direct all proceeds from the auctions, the drawing, and the
Brotherhood Fund Appeal directly to student programs. The evening topped expectations as we raised more than
$150,000.
Auction
Sponsors are: Jim and Rhonda Peters,
Mary Garaventa, Garaventa Enterprises, The Hofmann Family Foundation & Lisa
Hofmann Morgan, Tom and Alison McNell, D.W. Morgan LLC, Scott's Walnut Creek,
First Republic Bank - Steve and Kellie Abreu, Paul and Deb Jansen, Mitchel Katz
Winery, Matt and Cindy Thompson, Wells Fargo Bank, Bruno Ceccarelli, Michael
and Bonnie Zumbo, Timothy and Chau Allen, Colette Daniels, Landrin Kelly - The
Terrance Kelly Youth Foundation, David and Pallie Morgan, Michael and Stacey
Smith.
Finally, as we wrap up this great event, we
begin to look toward next year and the 2011 Auction! If you are interested in helping out on the committee or
would like more information about becoming a sponsor, please contact Auction
Coordinator Cathy McFann at auction@dlshs.orgor call (925) 288-8184.
Honor Mom this Mother's Day with a Gift to
the
De La Salle Annual Fund
Looking for the perfect gift for
the mom who has everything? Make a gift to the De La Salle Annual Fund in mom's
honor! Not only will your son benefit from the Annual Fund through enhanced
student programs, faculty development, and tuition assistance, but mom will
feel so very appreciated when she receives a special note from De La Salle
informing her of your thoughtful gift.
Click here to make your Annual Fund gift online in time for Mother's Day!
P.S. Father's Day is just around the corner on June 20. A gift to
the Annual Fund would make a great gift for dads.
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Director of Admissions
A Note to DLS Parents of
Incoming Freshmen: Summer
School for conditionally accepted incoming freshmen only will begin on
June 14 and end on July 9. All
students who are conditionally accepted for the fall of 2010 are required to
attend all class sessions. Keep this in mind as you plan your summer
vacation. Summer school curriculum
offers classes in English and math, with the math class including a week of
instruction on science measurement and process.
Cost is $175 for one
class and $300 for both classes.
Incoming Freshmen Parents: Mark your calendar for Monday evening, May 3, for Freshman Advisement Night.
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 Athletic Department
IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS: Lockers must be
cleared out from the locker room before finals. Any articles of clothing left in the
locker room after finals will be donated to charity. This should be done by June 2.
De La Salle Athletic Summer Camps: This summer we will be
hosting athletic summer camps for grades 5 thru 8. We will offer baseball, lacrosse, track and field, water
polo, strength and conditioning, volleyball, and wrestling. For more
information please go to the web page.
Athletic schedules and team information for
spring sports are available in the front office, the locker room, and on the
DLS website at www.dlshs.org.
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Business Office
The REGISTRATION FEE ($750) for the 2010-2011 school year
is due May 7, 2010, along with the signed Tuition Contract. If your registration fee
and the signed contract are not received by May 7, your son's enrollment for
next year may be jeopardized.
If your tuition account
is paid as agreed, you should have received an email on April 19 from tuitioncontracts@dlshs.org with a link to register
online through our new online service InfoSnap. If you have not received the registration
email, then please send an email to the above address or call the Tuition
Contract support line at (925) 288-8182.
SUMMER FORMS: Please note that you will
receive a phone call and email this summer from the Registrar to complete your summer
forms online, just as you have completed the
contract and re-registration process.
A final reminder regarding 2009-2010 tuition
and fee payments: All tuition and fees for current-year students must
be paid by May 7, 2010, in order
for students to take final examinations, receive yearbooks, or for seniors to
participate in graduation. If you have questions regarding outstanding
amounts due, contact Ms. Kathy Resch in the Business Office at (925) 288-8122
or by email to reschk@dlshs.org.
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Campus Ministry
 As the year winds down,
we thank all those who support our students in the retreat and immersion
programs. Your encouragement of
the students goes a very long way toward making our retreat and immersion programs
successful.
Our Baccalaureate
Liturgy will take place at St. Francis of
Assisi Church at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 21.
Our Kairos End-of-the-Year
Breakfast for all seniors who attended Kairos
this year will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 9 a.m. in the OC (just prior
to graduation practice). Seniors must RSVP in the Campus Ministry Office by May
17.
Juniors and their parents are
encouraged to take advantage of the early registration opportunity for senior
Kairos Retreats for the 2010-2011 school year. These retreats fill up fast. Registration will be online at www.dlshs.org under Campus Ministry/Retreats. A $50
deposit is due to hold a spot.
THE SPARTAN CHARITY CHALLENGE: Our annual Lenten Drive to raise funds
for the Brothers' Ministries in India and Sri Lanka, our twin school, the
Nativity Village School in Shinara,Eritrea, DeMarillac
Academy in San Francisco, and the Christian Brothers' ministries in Haiti and
the Philippines was a great success! We raised over $15,500. Thanks
to our entire De La Salle family for your boundless generosity.
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Activities Director
STUDENT COUNCIL: Congratulations! These students were elected to serve on student
council for next year:
President:
10th Grade: John Pericich
11th Grade: Dominic Santini
12th Grade: Andrew Clakely
Vice-President:
11th Grade: Javy Rivilla and John Rabago
12th Grade: Russell Zillgitt
Secretary:
11th Grade: Vincent Hennessy
12th Grade: Mike Reigelman
Treasurer:
12th Grade: Eddie Estrada
JUNIOR PROM: Congratulations to Mrs. Talmadge and the Junior
Class Council. Junior Prom was a
huge success! Over 500 students attended the affair. CHS and DLS Class Councils
did a wonderful job in decorating the Carondelet Inner Court to make the night
a special event for their classmates.
SENIOR
PORTRAITS FOR THE 2010-2011 YEARBOOK: Reminder to current
juniors and their parents: Be on the
lookout for information about your senior portraits for the 2010-2011 yearbook.
Prestige Portraits will be contacting you over the summer to schedule an
appointment for your portrait. Every seniorneeds to be photographed, but the purchase of photos is up to each family.
YEARBOOKS: Yearbooks will be distributed in May. Seniors will receive their
yearbooks first, and then we will distribute yearbooks to the rest of the
student body. Yearbooks will not be given to students who have an outstanding
library book or other administrative issues.
SENIOR BALL 2010: This
year's Senior Ball took place on Saturday, April 24, at San Francisco City
Hall. The event was a great success due in large part to the work and
dedication of the Senior Class Council. Not only was the dance well attended,
but it was the perfect opportunity for the seniors to celebrate their four
years as Carondelet and De La Salle students. Congratulations on a job well
done! Contact Ms. Stevenson at stevensona@dlshs.orgif you have questions regarding Senior Ball pictures.
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In the Spotlight
This past week the DLS/CHS
Concert Band and Jazz Band performed at the Heritage Music Festival held in
Seattle. The Concert Band received a Gold Rating and the Jazz Band a Silver Rating with each group placing first in the 2A Division. In addition, the Concert
Band received the Outstanding Band Group Award (given to the highest scoring
concert band) the Instrumental Sweepstakes Award and The Spirit of
Seattle Award, presented to the school who best represents its community and
state at the 2010 Seattle Heritage Music Festival. Please congratulate these fine musicians. Thank you for
supporting the arts at DLS and CHS!
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Flute
Corinne Abele
Ria Aguirre
Natalie Piwek
Timothy Santos
Michelle Tomsic
Paige Wallace
Helen Zhu*
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Horn
Patrick Rice
Ramon Rovirosa*
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Clarinet
Brian Allec
Erin Hassett
Ryan Jeans
Daniel McGahhey
Yong-Hak Roh
Nicole Santos
Amanda Scrabis*
Emily Varner
Tadeu Velloso
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Trumpet
Isaac Good
Nicholas Hunt
Joe Jankowski
Nathaniel Jeans
Uaisele Manoa
Michael Samson*
Kyle Stephens
Kyle Williams
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Bass Clarinet
Adrienne Johnson
Audrey Spencer-Alvarado
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Euphonium
Brandon Miller*
Nicholas Yamamoto
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Alto Saxophone Josh Aguirre* Lincoln Crane Ryan Haley Alexander Sroka |
Trombone Rachel Adkins Brittany Parent* Javier Rivilla Michael Quintana | |
Tenor Saxophone
Andrew Bose
Lamar Chambers
Baritone Saxophone
Anthony Buich
Michael Czabarabek
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Tuba
Connor Challey*
Sawyer Crane
Bass
Paige Haberman
Brenda Munguia
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Percussion
Marvin Arroz
Gregory Burns
Emma Carrico
Patrick Ceguera
Scott Klein
Gerard Mendoza
Christopher Mercado
Tomas Misa
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Maegan Molo Maxwell Perkins* Joseph Regan Matthew Rodrigues Kelly Salvin Sam Spainhower Sean Van Beveren Tran Trijohn |
Larry B.
Colón, Director of Bands
Theatre Arts Company
De
La Salle and Cardondelet proudly
present:
Departing from the
traditional full-length play, Company moves into another dimension. Imagine having an evening of comedy,
from the sublime to the ridiculous! Company proudly presents that
experience, all from the imaginations of
David Ives (Sure Thing, The Philadelphia),George S. Kaufman (If Men Played Cards as Women Did, The Still Alarm),Dorothy Parker (Here We Are), John C. Havens (The History of
Television, Condensed), and James Thurber (The
Little Girl and the Wolf, The Unicorn in the Garden). Company takes on
the
form of a theater troupe and entertains you in a unique fashion.
Performances: April 29 and 30, May 1, 7 p.m.
Brother Celestine Cormier Theater
Adults $10 Students
$5
Advanced ticket sales in
April from the DLS Bookstore.
You may also purchase tickets at the door. Questions? Contact Mr.
Rosales at (925)
288-8100, Ext. 7053.
De La Salle and Carondelet Bands
The De La Salle and
Carondelet Band presents:
SPRING BAND CONCERT
Friday, May 7
7 p.m.
Br. Celestine Cormier
Theater
Admission is Free!
Robotics Team
 The Robotics Team made history at the FIRST Robotics Tournament at UC
Davis, March 30-April 1. The game
this year was like soccer played on a carpeted area. Our robot was able to retrieve soccer balls and kick them
through a goal port at the corners of the field. The animated game scenario is available for viewing at:
http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=16209)
In the qualifying matches, we
finished as fifth highest scoring team out of the 38 teams present. This is the highest we have ever
ranked. We were one of the top eight
teams who then picked two other teams to form an alliance of three teams for
the finals in a double-elimination competition. We have been picked by top-eight teams for their alliances
in previous years, but for the first time, we were one of the top eight teams!
Pictured above: Front row (l to r): Alissa Jones, Mrs. Daane, Kevin Peters, Mr. Stewart
Back row: Cameron Bauer, Michael Johnson, Michael Baltz, Mike Ray, John Baltz, Mr. Ray, Mr. Fryman.
The team wishes to express thanks
to Mr. Curt Ray for his mentorship this
year and in all the years before, to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Bauer who provided us with a workplace so close to our
members' homes and the opportunity to demonstrate our robot to Mr. Bauer's
Scout troop, and to Mrs. Abby Daaneof the faculty who helped us during the competition.
Congratulations and thanks to our
members for a greatest-ever season! Michael Baltz, John Baltz, Cameron Bauer, Will Copeland, Michael
Johnson, Alissa Jones, Max Lukey, Kevin Peters, Nick Pittore, Mike Ray, Dante
Sblendorio, Jeremy Kerfs and Pete
Godkin.
-John Stewart
and David Fryman, Faculty Moderators
National Merit Program
Congratulations to the following students who
have been invited to participate in the 2011 National Merit Program:
Nicholas Chaves Stephan
Spangenberg Anthony DeCosta Nicholas
Stich Isaac Good Michael
Stockton Connor Hunt Joseph
Swain Joseph Jankowski Devin
Toma Scott Klein William
Whitesides Cole Merritt Kyle
L. Williams Thomas Nelson
2010-2011 National Honor Society
CONGRATULATIONS to the following
students...new inductees into the National Honor Society. The Induction Ceremony will be held May 10,
at 7 p.m.
Daniel
Peera '11 Nicolas
Lapointe '11 Stephan
Spangenberg '11 Drew
Armanino '11 Thomas
Houser '11 Theodore
Wilm '11 Kyle
Stephens '12 Sean-Patrick
Sullivan '13 Francis
Bie '12 Reid
Byron '11 Evan
Molineux '12 Vincent
Hennessy '12 Gino
Inzerillo '11 William
Dundon '12 Nick
Watkins '11 Matthew
Capella '12 John
Pericich '13 Andrew
Abesamis '12 Zach
Waterson '12 Philippe
Videau '11 Michael Costello '12 Austin
Brasher '13
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Parent Corner
From the Parent Association Co-Presidents
With the school year fast coming to an end,
we are looking for some new faces to fill in our leadership team roster. It seems that we were just recruiting
parents for volunteer positions on the Parent Association, and yet an entire
year has gone by amazingly fast. To the board: Thank you for your support during this year in every PA
sponsored event from Back-to-School Night to the Crab Feed, from the class
liturgies to staff appreciation, and from the eScrip program to Grad
Night. To the incredible parent
volunteers: Thank you for helping with the myriad of other activities on campus
that could not happen without your commitment to upholding the values and
standard of a DLS education.
For parents returning next year, we look forward
to your wholehearted participation in Parent Association projects! You'll be receiving further information
during the summer, and we hope you will pay particular attention to our need of
volunteer leaders, committee chairs and activity volunteers.
Thanks for all your amazing help. You make our job a joy! If you're interested in
participating, send us an email to parentassociation@dlshs.org
and we'll find the right fit for you.
Always a pleasure to partner with other DLS
parents,
-Tom and Anne Marie Taylor
After School and Summer
Jobs for DLS Students
Parents, if your company or
employer is
interested in hiring students, we have an eager group of young men who
regularly check the Student Services Bulletin Board for job
opportunities. Please contact DLS College Counselor,
Mrs. Janet Appel, at appelj@dlshs.org.
De La Salle Cook Book
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
deadline to submit recipes is June 4, 2010.
The cookbook is expected to be published
in the autumn of 2010 and will retail for about $20. Net proceeds will
go
to De La Salle's Brotherhood Fund. Students, parents, alumni, and
faculty/staff
members are all welcome to submit recipes.
Use of 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.
Be on the Alert!
It
is not our practice to release student names, addresses or telephone numbers to
vendors. You may be offered
special services through a third party provider indicating they have a program
or service for your son. We
caution you strongly and ask that you contact us.
SENIOR PARENTS: DLS does not sponsor
graduation trips to Mexico, etc., and there is no "Senior Cut Day."
Grad Night 2010
Sunday, May 23
8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Grad Night 2010 registration
forms and contract due May 1.Please make sure your forms are in. Those students who are not yet registered will receive a
reminder phone call from the Registration Committee. You can complete and
submit the registration form online by going to the Parent Link on
the DLS website. Please also make sure you download the grad night contract,
complete it and turn it in to the DLS Main Office along with your $175 payment.
Questions? Please contact Meagan
Donahue at meagand5@aol.com or call (707) 747-9091.
MEMORY WALL COLLAGE: May 1 is the deadline to submit your Memory Wall Collage;
however, if you haven't submitted the collage for your son, there's still
time. If you have any questions,
please contact the Memory Wall Coordinator, Karen Butler at jkcjbutler@aol.com.
SENIORS: If finances are too tight to allow you and your family to attend
graduation activities, like the banquet following the Baccalaureate Mass or
Grad Night, please don't hesitate to see Mr. Aliotti.
Printable Spotlight
The pdf version of the Spartan Spotlight is available here and contains more information, including the 2010-2011 calendar, list of students receiving confirmation, and list of student-athletes for winter sports with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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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.
*Hours are subject to change.
SENIOR PARENTS:Letters were mailed the week of April 19 with a list
of books your senior has currently checked out from the De La Salle
Bookstore. Please review the list of books with your student. Graduation tickets and/or diplomas may be held on any non-reconciled accounts.
PARENTS
OF UNDERCLASSMEN: Grades
9, 10 and 11 will return books on June 2, 3 and 4 by 1 p.m. Any
outstanding book accounts after June 14 will be referred to the Business
Office. All accounts must be reconciled before the beginning of school, August
17. No student with outstanding balances will be issued books for the 2010-2011
school year until they are cleared with the DLS Business Office. Act now and
verify that your son is using his books. If you have questions, please call the Bookstore at (925)
288-8127.
BLOW-OUT SALE: Don't
miss our yearly clearance sale! Huge savings...so shop soon!
ONLINE SHOPPING: We
thank you for your patience as we rebuild our website. Once the web store is
online, you can purchase 24/7!
SUMMER HOURS: The De
La Salle Bookstore is closed during the summer. If there are questions regarding your son's books or online
shopping, call the Bookstore at (925)
288-8127, leave a message, and we will return your call.
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Graduation Activities Calendar for Seniors
Saturday, April 24, 7 p.m. to midnight
DLS/CHS Senior Ball in San
Francisco
Friday, April 30, Mr. Aliotti's Office
Completed forms due to Mr.
Aliotti. (Blue, beige, green):
Baccalaureate Mass/Buffet, graduation tickets, scholarship
information.
First Week of May, Lunchtime, Activities Office
Jostens delivers announcements at
Activities Office.
Tuesday, May 11, 2:30 to 4 p.m., DLS Gym/Quad
First graduation practice. MANDATORY attendance. Caps and gowns are distributed.
Wednesday, May 12, 2:30 to 4 p.m., DLS Gym/Quad
Second graduation practice. MANDATORY attendance. Senior Family Buffet tickets
distributed.
Monday, May 17, 7:30 to 11 a.m., DLS quad
Senior Breakfast. Senior Presentation "dress rehearsal." Seniors must wear dress slacks, white dress shirt, tie,
dress shoes and socks, graduation gowns (no caps).
Student body -- DRESS UP DAY
Registrar's Office: Seniors ask for final transcript to be sent to their college.
Business Office: Tuition and all books up to date.
Fri., May 21, 7 p.m., Mass at St. Francis of Assisi, 860 Oak Grove Rd. Concord
Buffet Reception, 8:30 p.m., DLS Quad.
Baccalaureate Mass and Senior Family Buffet ($20/person).
Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m. to noon, DLS Quad
Final graduation practice. MANDATORY. Graduation tickets distributed.
Sunday, May 23, 12:30 p.m., DLS Quad
Graduation Day. Seniors
must report to the DLS Library by 11:30 a.m., attired in dress
slacks, white dress shirt, tie, shoes, socks,
graduation cap and gown.
8 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Grad Night. Must have DLS ID card to enter.
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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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