Thursday, October 9, 2014
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
Lord, help carry my burdens when I am overwhelmed. Amen
Saint John Baptist de La Salle…pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts…forever!
Daily Digest
ENTREE: GREEK STYLE GYRO PLATE (TZATIZIKI SAUCE, TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS); A LA CARTE: TABOULI SALAD, TUNA ON WHOLE WHEAT, BANANA PUDDING PARFAIT
- 5:30pm: JV volleyball @ Fridley
- 5:30pm: C volleyball @ Fridley
- 7:00pm: Girls’ varsity soccer sectionals @ Holy Angels
- 7:00pm: Boys’ varsity soccer sectionals vs. Edison @ DeLaSalle
- 7:00pm: Varsity volleyball @ Fridley
All college visits take place in the Guidance office, unless otherwise noted. Please get a pass from your teacher to meet with the college representative.
Today
- 11:00am-12:00pm: Fairfield University
- 1:00-2:00pm: St. Mary’s College of Indiana
Tomorrow
- 11:45am-12:45pm: Morehouse College
Respect for Life month is a time to move away from the ways people disrespect life through war, pornography, poverty, abuse of the elderly, neglect of children, and abortion. At DeLaSalle, we focus on daily supplies for babies born to families in need. Every donation you bring in to Lasallian Ministry or to Albers Atrium, whether big or small, will go to the Northside Total Life Care Center. Give a little … for the babies!
Section tournaments Aare underway in some fall activities. Tonight, the boys’ varsity soccer team hosts Edison at 7:00pm on the deLaSalle Athletic Field. And the girls’ varsity soccer team plays at the Academy of Holy Angels at 7:00pm. For the boys’ game, the price of admission is $8 for adults and $6 for students. Remember, everyone must pay. Thank you for your cooperation.
Game Day is bigger and better than before! Come to the Lasallian Ministry office during your lunch period and participate in our Spades and Spoons Tournament TODAY!
Quick witted? Filled with facts? Like to hang out with interesting people? You are invited to Quiz Bowl. Informational meeting and practice TODAY after school.. Questions? Contact Mr. Marrin.
Not doing a winter activity? Come and tryout be a part of a National and State Title winning team! Competition Cheer is an athletic, fun, and spirited sport that is comprised of dance, gymnastics, stunts and jumps. No experience necessary!
Tryouts are Monday, October 20 from 5:30-7:30pm in the LL Gray Gym and are open to all students. Please wear shorts and a t-shirt, gym shoes and have your hair up. We will teach you all of the skills you need to know at tryouts! Please fill out the DLS Cheer Registration Form and bring it to the LL Gray Gym on the day of tryouts. If you have questions, please contact Coach Veronica Pettini or Coach Jessica Luckett.
Interested in joining Women of Words (WOW) the girls book group at DeLaSalle? Yes? Sign-up here today. See Ms. Roggow or Ms. Post for more details.
Want a quick and easy way to earn some Christian Service Hours? The Aim Higher Foundation, a local non-profit that raises funds to support students in Catholic schools, is hosting their second annual gala. They would like DeLaSalle students to serve as hosts for the night. Your responsibility is easy and food is provided. The event is Friday, October 24 from 6-9 p.m. If you are not available at 6 you can come later as long as you are there by 8:00. Please e-mail Ms. Hodapp if you are interested in more details.
Ms. Peg Hodapp, Vice President for Lasallian Ministry, will be the guest speaker at the next regular meeting of the DeLaSalle Parent Association on Monday, October 13, from 6:30-7:45pm in the Robert Casanova Room. Ms. Hodapp will touch on the many Lasallian Ministry programs that are part of every student’s life at De, the Christian Service program required for graduation, the upcoming Diversity Week, class retreats, liturgies, Social Justice Week, Starry Night Prom, service trips, and much more.
Adam Pribyl has been named Section 5A Soccer Coach of the Year. Mr. Pribyl led the Islander varsity boys’ soccer team to its first ever conference championship. Congratulations Coach Pribyl!
Thank you to everyone who helped us “Dig Pink” to tackle cancer at the last regular season home volleyball games last Thursday. We raised $291. We will be donating this money to breast cancer research as well as the Random Acts of Kindness fund.
You have another chance to help us tackle cancer on Wednesday, October 15 at the last regular season home Islander football game. We are excited to again team up with the Minnesota Football Coaches Association and the Randy Shaver Cancer Foundation.
