de la salle high school 1130 winton dr. concord, ca 94518 ...october 7, 2015 - devin asiasi (’16)...
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De La Salle High School 1130 Winton Dr.
Concord, CA 94518
www.dlshs.org
Events (clockwise from top left):
October 7, 2015 - Devin Asiasi (’16) Army All-American Bowl
Selection Ceremony
October 6, 2015 - NPH - DLS Band Concert
October 20, 2015 - Chess Club
October 6, 2015 - Quad Hockey
Inside this issue:
Principal’s Letter 2
President’s Letter 4
November 2015 Snapshot 5
Vice Principal for Curriculum
Development & Academic Services 5
Educational Technology 6
Registrar 6
Guidance Services 7
College Center Bulletin 8
Office of Admissions 10
Business Office 11
Advancement Office 12
Alumni Relations 13
Athletics 13
Bookstore 14
Campus Ministry 15
Activities Director 16
In the Spotlight 17
DLS/CHS Theatre Arts Company 19
Auction 20
Yearbook 21
Parents’ Association 22
Purchase Power Program 23
Team Olwell 25
2015-2016 Calendar Framework 26
Spartan Spotlight
NOVEMBER 2015
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 2
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
Dear Parents, Students, and Friends of De La Salle,
As you know, this is the year for our school’s reaccreditation visit. We work for accreditation with both the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Nine educators make up our accreditation visiting committee and we are happy to welcome them to our campus from November 1-4. Accreditation is a formal process by which a school seeks validation from outside, independent analysts regarding the school’s performance in planning for and carrying out its mission. In our case, our role of service as a Lasallian Catholic high school is evaluated in terms of achievements and goals for the future in five areas: Catholic Identity, School Organization, Teaching and Learning, Student Support, and Material Stewardship.
The report we have submitted is evidence-based and forward-looking. It is a report that gives us reason to be proud of our achievements and hopeful as to our capacity to meet the challenges of the future. The report embraces a key theme: the focus of all our planning and decision-making is on what we conclude will be in the best interest of our students for their growth as men of faith, integrity, and scholarship. The results of surveys of students, parents, educators, and staff have informed our work. Meetings of the Parent Association have devoted some time to becoming familiar with the report. If you have not been able to participate in the preparatory work leading up to our accreditation visit, you will still have an opportunity to learn more about our work over the next few months as the school works to implement various initiatives that are the fruits of our planning, analysis, and decision-making. The precise plan for implementation will be done in light of the recommendations developed by the accreditation visiting committee. Please know that your input will be sought in an ongoing way as we continue to request your participation annually in surveys as was done to prepare for the reaccreditation project.
I want to thank all who have had a role in creating our accreditation report. Parents, students, alumni, trustees, faculty, staff, and administration have contributed in various ways to our work. In particular, I would like to recognize Dr. Elizabeth Berkes, Vice Principal for Faculty Development, who served as the accreditation coordinator and her data manager, Mrs. Lillian Dickson, Mathematics Teacher, who kept us all on target with smiles, commitment, and attention to detail.
May these days when we celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day remind us of the communion of faith we share in prayer with the living and the dead. May our great national feast of Thanksgiving give us many reasons to express gratitude to God for the blessings of our lives.
God Bless!
Brother Robert J. Wickman, F.S.C. Principal
From the Principal’s Office
Brother Robert J.
Wickman, F.S.C.
Principal
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 3
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
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 June 6, 2015 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 February 14, 2013. The semi-annual surveillance revealed no newly identified suspect materials, and all other asbestos-containing materials remain unchanged.
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
From the President’s Office
Mark DeMarco, ’78
President
“The semi-annual surveillance revealed no newly identified suspect materials, and all other asbestos-containing materials remain unchanged.”
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 4
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
The first quarter officially ended on October 9th. This is a reminder that while this is a midterm grade, students should work hard to either maintain or improve grades in every class so that – by the end of the semester (in December) – the grades are a solid reflection of hard work and academic success. If you have any questions about your son’s grades to date, please contact your son’s teacher(s) as needed, as well as his Counselor. If any student has a grade below “C” at this time, or is experiencing any difficulty in a class, I would urge both the student and his parents to seek additional support and help, by attending regular tutoring sessions with teachers as needed through our tutorial program. Please note that any semester “D” in a core academic area must be remediated in order to be eligible for a 4-year college.
Please note that this tutorial program continues in every subject area during 7th period, and most departments also offer assistance before school and at lunch, which is especially helpful for freshmen. The list of classrooms and teachers for the tutorials is posted in every classroom and is posted on our webpage. We have several teachers available to specifically assist with study skills, and our Special Needs Coordinator, Mr. Sean Bristol, works closely with students who have learning challenges. We have two study hall classes at 7th period, as well. Your son should be carefully following his assignments through his Schoology site on a daily basis. All assignments and expectations for the day are included in that site. It is our desire, through PowerSchool, to keep you informed as much as possible regarding your son’s continuing academic advancement. The Library is also open every day from 7:15am-5:00 pm for study time and computer usage on campus.
1 Admissions Open House—10am to noon
Daylight Savings Ends
4 SIP — Mr. Castello’s Period 1 Religious Studies
8 Junior Mass of Unity and Ring Ceremony, 2pm, Saint John Vianney Catholic Church
9 NO CLASSES - Veterans Day Observance
Winter Sports Begin
10-13 Kairos Retreat #97 CANCELED
12 Company Fall Production Opening Night, 7pm
13 Company Fall Production, 7pm
14 Company Fall Production, 7pm
14-15 Father-Son Retreat
15 Company Fall Production Matinee, 2pm
18 SPECIAL SCHEDULE —
3-1-5-7 (late start)
SIP — Mr. Grantham’s Period 3 Religious Studies
19 Company Fall Production, 7pm
21 Company Fall Production Closing Night, 7pm
24 Advent-Thanksgiving Prayer Service
DRESS ATTIRE
25-27 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY -
NO CLASSES
30 Classes resume
* Complete and updated calendar information is posted on the De La Salle High School web page:
www.dlshs.org
November 2015
Snapshot *
VICE PRINCIPAL FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
AND ACADEMIC SERVICES
Mrs. Mary Ann Mattos
(925) 288-8101
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 5
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
Semester exams will be administered on 12/15, 12/16 and 12/17. Students are expected to be at school for all final exams. Please note that vacation plans should not be made until after December 17th, as there is a
long break for the holidays.
Mrs. Monica Szczepanski
(925) 288-8109
REGISTRAR
Thank you to all the parents who attending the October Parent Association Meeting for a conversation on Social Media. Missed it? Check out the Parent Technology Resource Page on our websites under the parent tab for resources and links.
BrightBytes Parent Tech Survey- We need your
input! For the last year, we have been surveying various
stakeholders in our community regarding technology
and its use at De La Salle by partnering with
BrightBytes, an educational research organization, in
order to learn more about our students' schools and
home technology use for learning. For that reason, we
are reaching out to ask you to take part in the CASE
questionnaire. The CASE framework looks at success
indicators for technology use in four domains:
Classroom; Access; Skills; and Environment. Your
participation is essential in helping us form a more
complete picture of technology use for learning in your
students' lives. Please know that all of your responses
will remain anonymous to protect your privacy. You
can find the Parent Technology Survey link on our
Parent Technology Resource Page.
Mr. Michael Aquino
Director of Educational Technology;
Social Studies Instructor; JV
Wrestling Coach
(925) 288-8193
EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY
Reason to plan ahead when ordering transcripts from
the Registrar’s Office:
• The Registrar’s Office is closed during the
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays! Be
sure you submit your request through Naviance
well before the holidays or finals!
• Work permits are available through the Registrar’s
Office, too. Come, pick up the form, return it to Mrs.
Szczepanski (signed by parent and employer), and by
the end of the day, you will have your work permit!
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 6
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
TESTING AND RETREAT DAY UPDATE: On October 14, De La Salle held its annual Testing and Retreat Day.
• Freshmen attended an on-campus retreat while sophomores, juniors and seniors participated in various college-related activities sponsored by the Guidance Services Department.
• Sophomores were given a practice PLAN test, through Princeton Review, a preliminary version of the American College Test (ACT). The results will be shared with sophomores in January and will yield information regarding their academic strengths and weaknesses, as well as how their interests relate to various career options.
• Juniors were given the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), a shorter version of the SAT used to help determine college eligibility. Results will be distributed in December, (if available, otherwise in January), after which juniors will be seen by the college counselor and begin the process of post high school planning.
• Both the practice PLAN and the PSAT were paid for by tuition. Every DLS junior and sophomore is automatically registered to take these tests. Sophomores and juniors were given an orientation and instructions regarding this date on September 23
GUIDANCE SERVICES
Mr. Michael Otterstedt
Director of Guidance Services
(925) 288-8123
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 7
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
Seniors — Dates to Remember
Testing
SAT-Nov.7- Late Registration by Oct. 27; waitlist only after that date
SAT-Dec. 5- Register by Nov. 5; Late Registration by Nov. 23
ACT-Dec. 12- Register by Nov. 6; Late Registration by Nov. 20
To register for tests online, go to www.sat.org for SAT and www.actstudent.org for ACT
Applications
Many Early Action, Early Decision, and Priority deadlines are Nov. 1 and Nov. 15
November 20—Final Deadline to request initial teacher and counselor letters of recommendation
November 30—Final Deadline for submission of UC applications and CSU applications
Financial Aid
December 14-Joint CHS-DLS Financial Aid Night for Parents of Seniors
CSS Profile- an additional Financial Aid Form required by some colleges is now available:
www.cssprofile.org.
Mrs. Janet Appel
Co-Director of College Counseling
(925) 288-8128
COLLEGE CENTER BULLETIN
Ms. Esther Lopez
Co-Director of College Counseling
(925) 288-8103
COLLEGE NEWS FOR SENIORS
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
When: Monday, December 14, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Carondelet’s Garaventa Center
Who: Important for ALL senior parents, regardless of whether or not you think you qualify for financial aid.
What: Guest Speaker, Financial Aid Director from the University of San Francisco, will explain the financial aid process and the FAFSA, which is the basic financial aid form required by all colleges.
Why: The completed FAFSA should be submitted between January and March 1, 2016. The earlier the better! Online submission after January 1st at www.fafsa.gov is strongly recommended. The CSS Profile, a separate online form required by some private schools for financial aid in addition to the FAFSA, is available for completing now and should be filled out ASAP. This form can be found at www.cssprofile.org.
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 8
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REQUESTS: Nov. 20th is the last day students may make initial re-quests for both teacher and counselor letters of recommendation. Students should refer to the “Applying’” section in their College Advisory Binder for specific guidelines (also available in Schoology).
UC AND CSU APPLICATIONS: Both UC and CSU applications are due Nov. 30.
For CSU: www.csumentor.edu For UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
If a student has difficulty with internet access, see one of the college counselors for help.
The UC system requires essays as part of the application; CSU’s do not. Letters of Recommendation are NOT required (or accepted) by CSU or UC (unless specifically requested via email from the UC).
OTHER APPLICATIONS: Deadlines vary and students should check each college’s website. Many early action/decision deadlines are Nov. 1 or Nov. 15. Check out www.commonapp.org for expediting applications to multiple member colleges. Consider applying early to colleges with “rolling admissions” policies.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION: Colleges use email as an official means of communicating with students. It is important that students provide accurate, up-to-date email addresses to colleges, that they check email regularly, and that they check their “spam” or “junk mail” folders in case messages end up there. If a student chang-es his email address, he must notify the colleges. In addition, many colleges provide an ID Number to the student when the application is received. The student is expected to use this number to access his application status on the college’s website and to respond to requests for additional information found there.
TEST SCORE REMINDER: Students must order official SAT and/or ACT scores to be sent directly from the College Board or ACT to all of the colleges to which they are applying, in addition to reporting the scores on the application itself. This can be done online. See the “Applying” section in the College Advisor Binder (also available in Schoology), for detailed instructions.
HOUSING: For many CSUs and some out-of-state public colleges with impacted housing, it is important to ap-ply for housing as soon as possible—even this fall, before a student knows whether he will attend or not. Some applications are free; some require a deposit, which may be refundable. Check the policies of individual colleges and make plans now to assure on-campus housing, which is strongly recommended for freshman year, at the least. Information is available on the college websites by following the links for housing. For private colleges and UCs, housing usually does not need to be reserved until admissions are finalized.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Check the Financial Aid section of each college’s website to learn about scholarship offerings. Students also need to check the scholarship list on a regular basis, which is updated monthly and included on Naviance and on the College Counseling page on the DLS website. Students may also access many scholarships via the internet on www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com and other sites.
COLLEGE VISITS AT DLS FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS: College representatives will continue to visit the De La Salle and Carondelet campuses through November and into December. Interested Juniors and Seniors may sign up electronically on Naviance to attend these sessions. For regional visits made by various colleges from across the country, check announcements on the bulletin board outside the College Center and the College Visit list on Naviance.
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 9
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE NEWS FOR JUNIORS
PARENTS OF JUNIORS: The most important thing you can do at this time to help your students prepare for college is to encourage them to do as well as they can in their coursework this semester. They will receive their PSAT results in January, and we will begin meeting with them in small groups that month, as well. Mark your calendars for our Junior Parents College Planning Night on February 3rd. There will be plenty of time after this meeting for them to register to take their first SAT and ACT in the spring.
EAST COAST COLLEGES TOUR: 2016 Summer Break - June 12-17, 2016 (Boston to New York) Program Fee: $2,433 per student participant The Program Fee covers round-trip airfare, ground transportation, guided campus tours, hotels, breakfast and din-ner daily, activities, Broadway show ticket, gratuities, and overnight security--all included in the price.
If interested, you may enroll your son now with a $99 deposit to secure his place on the trip.
To enroll, or for more details, please go to http://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/1791651pb or call EF at 888.333.9756 and reference our Tour ID: 1791651PB. EF offers a free monthly payment plan. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: This program is sponsored by a Private College Tour Company, Education First. De La Salle is offering this information as a service to our families. For further assistance, please call Ms. Lopez at (last names A-K) or Mrs. Appel (last names L-Z) for more infor-mation.
Sunday, November 1 Admissions Open House
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Friday, December 4 9th Grade Applications Due
Apply online at www.dlshs.org
Saturday, January 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 for this test.
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Mr. Joe Grantham
Director of Admissions
(925) 288-8102
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NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
BUSINESS OFFICE
REMINDER: All outstanding tuition must be current by Tuesday, December 1, 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 2016-2017 school year, the link to the online application will be posted to our website December 1.
Please note that all applications must be submitted online only by the due date. No paper applications will be accepted. You must complete and submit
the online application by February 9, 2016. There will be optional Financial Aid Application Assistance Meetings on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the De La Salle Library for anyone who has questions or requires assistance completing the application
Ms. Kathy Resch
Accountant
(925) 288-8122
DEANS’ OFFICE &
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Mr. Joe Aliotti
Dean of Students
(925) 288-8116
Mr. Bob Guelld
Assistant Dean of Students
(925) 288-8130
Ms. Linda Sarver
Attendance Secretary &
Assistant to Dean of Students
(925) 288-8222
PARENT AND STUDENT DRIVERS…PLEASE
SLOW DOWN AND OBEY THE RULES!
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING is by “PERMIT
ONLY.” If you are illegally parked, your vehicle will be
ticketed or towed. Please be respectful of our neighbors
as you drive through the streets. Drive safely, do not
block school driveways, and do not park in the red zone.
CAMPUS PARKING: Students must park in their
assigned parking places; otherwise, their vehicle will be
towed at their own expense. (Students who do not
have assigned parking spots may not park on campus
and will also be towed at their own expense.)
VIOLATIONS: It is unlawful and a violation of the
Walnut Creek Municipal Code for any person to do, or
cause to be done, any of the following:
• To stand or park a motor vehicle without properly
displayed current permit in violation of a signed parking
restriction in a PRPP area;
• To falsely represent himself as eligible for a parking
permit or to furnish false information in an application
for a permit.
• To permit the use or display of, or to use or display, a
valid parking permit on a motor vehicle other than that
for which the permit was issued;
• To copy, reproduce, or otherwise bring into existence a
facsimile or counterfeit residential or guest parking
permit;
• To knowingly use or display a facsimile or counterfeit
resident or guest parking permit in order to evade a
prohibition or time limitation on parking
applicable in the PRPP area;
• To sell, give or exchange a valid parking
permit to any person other than the person to
whom it was issued.
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT 11
NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE OFFICE: The phone number for the
Attendance Office is (925) 288-8222. You may call this
number and leave a message regarding absences 24 hours
a day. Please be sure to call each day of your son’s
absence. If your son will miss school for any reason
other than illness, follow the “Excused Absence”
guidelines of the 2015-16 Student-Parent Handbook.
ADVANCEMENT
OFFICE
Mrs. Karla Wiese
Director of Development
(925) 288-8195
Over 52%* of parents have already participated with a gift to the Annual Fund. With each gift, we get closer to 100% participation from our current parents. There is still plenty of time to make a gift to benefit our students and to show our community that our parents are 100% committed to the Annual Fund and its efforts. Make your gift online today: Visit Support De La Salle at www.dlshs.org and click Make a Gift Online. Take Advantage of Your Company’s Workplace Giv-ing or Matching Gift Programs: Many companies offer the wonderful benefit of making gifts to your chosen charity through their company’s
Ms. Lauren Seeno
Manager of Advancement Events
(925) 288-8184
Workplace Giving Program. What a wonderful way to facilitate your giving to De La Salle! Check with your human resource or community relations office to see if your company has a Workplace Giving Program. In addition to helping facilitate your gift to De La Salle, many companies will also match your gift – which could potentially double or even triple your gift to De La Salle and benefit the students. Again, check with your human resource or community relations office to see if your company will match your gifts to De La Salle. Did you make your gift a couple months ago and forget to apply for a company match? Many companies give you until the end of the calendar year to apply for a company match. Check with your human resources or community rela-tions office. Questions about the Annual Fund and matching gifts? Please contact our Director of Development, Karla Wiese.
Help us STREAM to the Finish Line!
With the STREAM Innovation Center now available to the
students, this stunning educational environment now provides
us with the right kinds of spaces to fully support our science
and robotics curriculum for the first time in our school’s histo-
ry. This project would not have been possible without support
from our entire De La Salle community.
Though the students are using the classrooms, the project is
not done. We have achieved 78% of the $20.5 million fund-
raising goal, but we still need your help. If you have already
supported the Annual Fund this year and would like to talk to
us about your investment in the 50th Anniversary Campaign,
including naming opportunities available, please contact our
Director of Development, Karla Wiese. Every gift matters!
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NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Lloyd Schine III, ’94
Director of Alumni Relations
(925) 288-8171
ALUMNI RELATIONS
November 2015
11 Veterans Day Prayer Service
11 Company Reunion & Preview Night
25 Alumni Soccer Game & Reunion Alumni Basketball Game & Reunion
28 Alumni Lacrosse Game & Reunion Class of 2010 5-Year Reunion
30 Toy Drive Begins!
Upcoming
Alumni Events
The first day of winter sports is Monday, November 9th.
Click on the links below for tryout information on Basketball –Tryouts Soccer - Tryouts Wrestling – Tryouts
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS: This is a reminder to all student-athletes who plan to participate in winter sports. Pre-participation physical examinations are valid for one calendar year only. If your physical is not up-to-
ATHLETICS
Mr. Leo Lopoz
Athletic Director
(925) 288-8144
Mr. Derricke Browne
Associate Athletic Director
Head Varsity Soccer Coach
(925) 288-8197
Taste of De La Salle is on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. You don’t want to miss this wonderful evening!
Know of a winery, restaurant, caterer, bakery or specialty store that would like to participate? Please contact Lauren Seeno.
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2016
January 2 Wrestling Alumni Gathering
January 23 Crab Feed—tickets go on sale November 10
February 17 Spartan Night (at the Colombo Club)
February 25 A Taste of De La Salle
April 30 FETE Auction (at Diablo Country Club)
May 9 Brother Maris Golf Tournament (at Diablo Creek Golf Course)
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NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
date, make an appointment prior to the start of the season so you will be ready to compete during your season of play. Appointments should not be made during class time. You will not need to fill out forms A-D as you did in previous years. The forms are now included in the online registration process. Freshman athletes have a physical on file in the Registrar’s Office and do not need to have another to play a sport unless that physical expires at any time during participation, inclusive of tryouts and post season play. If a student does not have their physical completed by the first tryout date, they will not be allowed to participate (until the physical and all other paperwork is completed). Forms are available at www.dlshs.org. Completed forms should be taken to the training room. Please contact Mr. Bauman or Mr. Brown if you have any questions. BASKETBALL SEASON PASS: Each season the De La Salle Athletic Department offers season passes for regular season home games. Regular single game admission is as follows: $8 Adults and $5 seniors/children. These passes are good for one adult/child/senior admission to each home game at a discounted rate. Adult passes are $80 each ($13 savings). Senior/Children passes are $40 ($18 savings). They are available for purchase at the DLS Bookstore beginning in November and at the main gate during home games.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM:
@DLSATHLETICS
Bookstore Hours:
Monday: 7:30 am – 3:15 pm Tuesday: 7:30 am – 3:15 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am – 3:15 pm Thursday: 7:30 am – 3:15 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 2:45 pm
Bookstore hours reflect the school schedule. Changes may occur for special schedules.
Merchandise: Christmas is just around the corner, and we have stocking stuffers and gifts just for you! Items sell out quickly at this time of year, so stop by soon and check out what is flying off the shelves: women’s jackets, fleece shorts, scarves, gloves, beanies, blankets, neckties, Santa hats, youth jackets and much more!
Online Shopping: We continue to update our website daily with all items De La Salle. Avoid those long holiday lines at the post office and have us send all your online gifts. Place your online orders early for best selection and arrival by Christmas!
BOOKSTORE
Mrs. Allison McNell
Bookstore Manager
(925) 288-8127
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NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Roger Hassett
Director of Campus Ministry
(925) 288-8119
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Mrs. Mary Hassett
Associate Director of Campus Ministry
(925) 288-8110
It is with the spirit of gratitude and hope the approaching holiday season brings that we in Campus Ministry greet you! On November 24 we will be celebrating our Thanksgiving Advent Liturgy. Dress attire is required. The Junior Class Mass of Unity and Ring Ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 8 at 2:00pm at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Walnut Creek. All students and families are encouraged to attend whether they ordered a ring or not. Every student will receive a special gift as a sign of class unity. Students are to check in upon arrival, receive a name tag, and sit with their families. We are currently taking registrations for the Junior Retreat on January 21 - 22 at San Damiano Retreat Center. The Junior Retreat held in October was well received. The students gained clarity and confidence in their faith, values, and relationships with classmates – don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Registration is available online. Unfortunately, Kairos #97 Nov. 10 - 13 has been canceled due to an insignificant number of participants. It is very important that all those who were registered for Kairos #97 re-register for another date. Please note that the Kairos retreat is an amazing experience that Seniors should not miss. We urge all parents to encourage your sons to attend. Kairos gives Seniors the opportunity to put their high school experience in the perspective of how they have grown over the past four years in their relationship with God, others, and themselves. They connect with their fellow Spartan brothers in a way that is not possible in the classroom. It is one of the most defining moments for the majority of DLS graduates. We want all Seniors to seriously consider attending. There are still spaces available Kairos #100 (March 1-4) and Kairos #101 (April 12-15).
The Father-Son Retreat on Nov. 14 -15 at San Damiano Retreat Center is full. There are still openings for the Parent-Son retreat February 6-7, which is for either mom or dad and your son. It is also a first-come, first-served event. These retreats are open to students in all grade levels and their parents. Registration for all retreats is online at Campus Ministry webpage under the RETREATS tab: http://www.dlshs.org/campusministry/retreats/index.aspx. Once there, select the retreat link on the right panel for the retreat you want to attend. On November 4 Mr. Castello’s 4th period Religious Studies II class will participate in the Sophomore Immersion Program (SIP) serving the homeless in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco. Mr. Grantham’s 3rd period Religious Studies II will attend SIP on November 18.
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NOVEMBER 2015 DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR
Mr. Jack Dyer
Vice Principal for School Operations & Student Activities
(925) 288-8124
2015 “Romecoming”
Congratulations to the 2015 “Romecoming” Court recipients. From a ballot created from Faculty/Staff nominations of seniors, the Class of 2016 was given the opportunity to vote for their classmates in six different categories. Here are the winners and a description for each category:
Leadership – Jarryd Tanedo
Jarryd demonstrates a commitment to others, recognizing their needs and supporting their endeavors. Leading by example, he serves as role model to others through this promotion of school activities and school ideals.
Character – Thomas Schwarz
Thomas demonstrates the highest standards of honesty, reliability and ethical principles. He exemplifies cheerfulness, friendliness and poise and is caring and respectful toward others.
Service – Jack Smith
Jack has a strong sense of duty and determination. He works well with others, takes on difficult tasks and represents what it means to be “selfless” to family, school and community.
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 Liturgy on Nov. 24. We ask all members of the DLS 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 who’ll receive these gifts ask that toys not promote any kind of violent behavior and be left un-wrapped. Mr. Eidson’s Freshman Religious Studies class and Lasallian Youth organize this wonderful event each Christmas season. The recipients of the toys in-clude: Bay Area Crisis Nursery, Monument Crisis Cen-ter, Holiday Helpers Warehouse in Martinez, and Saint Vincent de Paul Christmas Angels in Pittsburg.
God Bless and a very Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
SPARTONICS – DLS ROBOTICS TEAM
The Robotics Team begins its official competition season on January 9, 2016, when FIRSTUSA, the organization which sponsors the event, will announce the season's challenge. We then have until February 23rd to design and build our robot. The competition tournament will be held March 24, 25, and 26 at UC Davis. Be sure to visit the robotics competition website at www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc. Starting January 9 you will find on their website a video explaining the 2016 competition challenge. The site also explains the various robotics leagues they sponsor.
Spirit – Anthony Sweeney
Anthony demonstrates energy, enthusiasm, and support in all school-sponsored activities. Possessing a strong sense of pride in his school, Anthony’s vitality and school spirit generates an exciting and inspiring atmosphere for others to feel comfortable to participate.
Faith – Marshall Huberty
Marshall promotes responsible living, modeling the Gospel messages of love, forgiveness, charity and peace. He recognizes the dignity of others and responds to them with respect and love.
Humanitarian – Erick Barrientos
Erick possesses characteristics that promote a strong sense of friendship and brotherhood. He is a friend to all and actively includes and supports classmates on a daily basis. He shows a very real dedication to his school and community.
Spartan Pride – Jack Smith
Jack is awarded the PRIDE recognition by his peers as the overall vote getter in multiple categories.
Congratulations to all of our 2015 Homecoming court winners!
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This year’s Homecoming Theme was “Romecoming.” During Romecoming week, we launched the celebration with a lunchtime All-Star quad hockey game and refreshed with juice and grapes (very Roman-like). Thursday was the CHS Junior/Senior Power Puff Game where the Juniors pulled out a close, 2-point victory. Friday was our lunchtime rally in the gym, and Friday night was our domination of Del Oro with a “pink out” loud student section! The Romecoming Dance was Saturday night and a huge success. Many thanks to the Parent Association coat check volunteers! You were AWESOME!
School Holiday—Monday, November 9
Prayer Service for Students—Wednesday, November 11
(optional; 8:45am - Inner Court)
Thursday, November 12th is our annual American Red Cross Blood Drive. Students must be 17 in order
to donate. A reminder that students who are 16 years old can donate only with a signed parental consent form filled out and in hand, when they come in. More details
coming soon.
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REMINDER!
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 submit-ted two weeks in advance. Event/Facility Request forms are available in the Front Office or on the DLS website.
SUNDAYS AT DE LA SALLE
Except for scheduled events, the De La Salle campus is closed to students and other visitors on Sundays. Stu-dents should not expect custodial or other staff to pro-vide access to lockers, etc., on Sundays. Thank you for your cooperation.
DRIVER’S ED is offered at the beginning of each quar-
ter. If you’re interested in enrolling, applications are
available from Mr. Bradford in Room 201.
A $150 fee is due with the registration form on the first
day of class. All classes are held during Period 7, Monday
through Thursday, for the entire quarter. There is a state-
mandated minimum attendance requirement.
This is classroom instruction only. Behind-the-wheel
training is offered by private entities.
Junior Families:
The Junior Mass of Unity and Ring Ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at St. John
Vianney Catholic Church in Walnut Creek at 2pm. Please plan on arriving by 1:45pm.
Registration is now closed for this event; we look forward to seeing you on November 8!
Calling DLS Moms to Pray: If you are not praying for your son, who is? See what God can do for your chil-dren and their school when you are faithful to pray on a regular basis. Come and pray with the DLS Moms in Prayer group. We meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to pray scripturally for our sons, DLS, our teachers and administrators. For more information, please call Ellen Dobin at (925) 962-0014.
“Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the
midst of them.” — Matt. 18:20
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DLS/CHS THEATRE ARTS COMPANY
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AUCTION
50Th Anniversary
De La Salle FETE Auction
“Furthering Education through Excellence”
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Diablo Country Club
For more information or to volunteer, please contact
Maureen Vierengel.
Maureen Vierengel
(925) 288-8181
...
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YEARBOOK
SENIOR FAMILIES: TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!
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PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
2016 Crab Feed
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 10 at 10 a.m.
January 23, 2016
De La Salle: 6:00-11:00pm $65 per ticket
Hosted by the Parents’ Association, the event will include
Appetizers Fresh cracked crab
Pasta Caesar salad French bread
Dessert Two Drink Tickets
DJ + Dancing
Registration is only available online. To purchase tickets go to the dlshs.org Home Page and click on the
CRAB FEED TICKETS buttons and select the room of your choice.
Volunteers Needed!!!
There are several jobs that need to be filled to make the event a success. Shifts are a just few hours. A sign-up genius will be emailed out after tickets are sold. Let us know if you want to
participate by sending an email to Crab Feed Volunteer Lead Angelia Nava at [email protected]
Event Questions? Please contact Crab Feed Chair Michele Pitek [email protected]
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November Spartans Shopportunity! Shop and earn funds for DLS all month long—at no extra cost to you!
There are lots of savings all month long, including Black Friday 11/27 & Cyber Monday 11/30. (Each picture in this section is an active hyperlink—sign-up is easy!)
NEW: eGIFT CARD/ONLINE SHOPPING
FUNDING NEWS: We are proud to announce our NEW partnership with scripsense, the premiere online interactive fundraising program and mobile solution. Every time you shop online or buy electronic Gift Cards for your everyday needs via scripsense, a percentage will go back to the De
La Salle Brotherhood Fund. Start shopping Target online and earn 3%. Send eGift cards like Amazon earning 3% instantly. Risk averse-no personal information online, online and mobile 24/7.
How it Works:
Register: A personal email will be sent to you to join our Private Network of over 300 National and Local merchants to shop and earn.
Shop & Spend: As a member, you will be able to shop online and also purchase electronic gift cards.
Enable Your Mobile Wallet: All cards are now stored on your phone for ease of use! No more lost cards, expiration dates...just one simple mobile wallet solution.
Customized Bundles: available in the Gift Giving Made Easy Storefront.
Complimentary Tools: “Virtual eGift” options allow you to earn rebates while sending birthday gifts, planning parties and sending thank you gifts! “Invitation Options” invite family & friends to help fundraise.
Google Chrome Browser: Open the following link with your Google Chrome browser - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scripsense-shop-+-earn/onhpbfpnchoiapicpodanpgakccpkogn - and click the "Add To Chrome" button. Every time you shop online when using Chrome, you will be reminded about earning opportunities through scripsense and have quick access to promotional savings!
Register today! Click here to register for scripsense. You will be immediately sent a private email invitation from scripsense which will walk you through the registration process. Then you can shop away to benefit De La Salle and the Brotherhood Fund!
Online Shopping
FUNDING NEWS: The shopping you are already doing through Amazon can be giving back to De La Salle at no additional cost to you! When you shop Amazon, shop through the De La Salle AmazonSmile link and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your eligible Amazon purchase to De La Salle. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you're using your
regular Amazon.com account with all your usual shopping cart, Wish List/registry, and other account settings... with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to De La Salle. Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for these donations.
Purchase Power Program
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How it works: Signing up is easy. Follow these simple steps to register De La Salle High School of Concord Inc. as your favorite nonprofit:
Go to our De La Salle High School of Concord Inc. signup link - https://smile.amazon.com/ch/68-0311262
Sign in to Amazon with your username and password and shop away!
ONLINE SHOPPING/ Local Merchant
FUNDING NEWS: After a great deal of careful thought and consideration, Safeway and Vons have decided to conclude their association with eScrip as the mechanism to donate to local organizations. The current program will officially end on August 1, 2015. Safeway will continue to make contributions through June 2016 quarterly from our prior earnings. Starting July of 2016, schools will be eligible to apply for a grant through their online application system at www.safewayfoundation.org.
How it works:
Register any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and/or credit cards (important –update credit card) for use in the program.
Designate De La Salle as your school, must complete to receive credit.
Participating merchants make contributions to your chosen group based on purchases made by you just by using the cards you have registered.
Your purchases are tracked and available online for you to view. eScrip easy ONLINE MALL shopping Earn up to 16% or more for DLS, when you shop at the eScrip Online Mall. Shop over 1000 name brand merchants like-Nordstrom 6%, Macy's 3.6%, Pet Meds 7.2%, Saks 6%, J Crew 6%, hotels.com 3.9%, Amazon 2.4%. The specific items you buy are not recorded in any way, just the total you spent from each merchant to calculate earnings. Please visit & shop the eScrip Online Mall FIRST! CLICK HERE to shop through the eScrip Online Mall at all your favorite stores online while supporting De La Salle.
RETAIL/ONLINE SHOPPING
The Target REDcard/Take Charge of Education® program has created a terrific way to raise funds for De La Salle High School. All you have to do is use your Target REDCard for your regular shopping and 1% of your purchase will come back to De La Salle and you will receive an extra 5% off of your purchase as well! A REDcard is a credit or debit card that you obtain from Target.
How it works:
1% purchases back to school of your choice (1 school per card designation)
Select De La Salle as school of chaoice.
5% discount on YOUR everyday eligible purchases
FREE Target online shipping & handling. Sign up for your Target REDcard (credit card or debit card options are available) by visiting your local Target anytime or click here to sign up for your Target REDcard online.
IMPORTANT: After receiving your Target REDcard, please remember to call 1-800-316-6142 to designate De La Salle High School (ID# 3103) as your school of choice or visit the Take Charge of Education website to sign up online.
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TEAM OLWELL
On behalf of the Jefferson Awards and National Honors Society Clubs, we would like to invite ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF,
COACHES, AND FRIENDS OF DE LA SALLE AND CARONDELET to the Light the Night Walk on
Saturday, November 7th from 5pm - 9pm at Civic Park in Walnut Creek
in honor of Mr. Olwell.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night Walk helps support blood cancer treatment research. We welcome all your prayers, your financial contributions, and especially, your presence on this special night. All the details for the events surrounding the walk can be found on the TEAM OLWELL website.
http://pages.lightthenight.org/gba/EastBay15/TeamOlwell
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November 1 Admissions Open House November 9 Veterans Day Holiday Observance (No classes) November 25-29 Thanksgiving Holiday Recess December 15-17 Semester Examinations December 17 Student Christmas Vacation Begins at Dismissal Semester 1/Quarter 2 Ends January 7-8 Faculty Professional Days (No classes) January 11 Second Semester Classes Begin January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No classes) February 12 Faculty Professional Days (No classes) February 15 President’s Day Holiday (No classes) March 11 Faculty Professional Days (No classes) Quarter 3 Ends March 22 Student Easter Vacation Begins at Dismissal March 23 Faculty/Staff Retreat/Day of Service April 4 Classes Resume April 8 Faculty Professional Day (No classes) May 22 Gradation / Grad Night May 27 Semester Examinations May 30 Memorial Day Holiday (No classes) May 31 Semester Examinations June 1 Semester Examinations / Semester 2 Ends June 2 & 3 Faculty Professional Days (No classes)
2015-16 Calendar Framework See the DLS website (www.dlshs.org) for complete information. Page 4 of
this newsletter includes important dates for November.