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Friday, December 19, 2014 – End of First Semester

Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.

Lord, with You, I am confident in my knowledge and ability. Guide my work on this final day of exams so that I may enjoy two weeks of rest and relaxation. Amen

Saint John Baptist de La Salle…pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts…forever!

Final exams are scheduled today in periods 7, 8, and 5.

  • Period 3: 8:40-9:40am
  • Period 6: 9:50-10:50am

Please pay attention to these important reminders about finals:

  • All buses will leave at 11:05am today
  • Eat a healthy breakfast each morning. Food for Fuel will be served before school, starting at 7:45am. There is no lunch service
  • Students must be in uniform for exam days
  • Students who have study hall or lunch the first or last period of the day (1,3,4,5,6 or 7) may arrive late or leave early. Students may not be in the hallways.
  • Study hall periods 1, 3, and 7 will be held in the Florance Center.
  • Students with a study hall followed by lunch may leave early with parent permission. Check out with the Attendance Office.
  • Students who arrive early for periods 2, 6, or 8 must report to the Florance Center until the bell rings.

Some of the new apps and other technology uses the IOS 8 System, therefore DeLaSalle is requiring you to update your device to iOS 8 over Christmas break. Before you update, back up your documents using iCloud in settings and in your GoodReader app. You can find videos on how to update and back up your device on the Student Technology page in Canvas. This is a school wide requirement and will need to be completed before returning from break.

In order to update you must have at least 4.5GB of storage on your device. If you do not have 4.5GB you will need to delete some applications. Start by deleting personal apps and photos followed by school apps that you do not use. If you still need more room, delete iTunes U. When the update is complete you will be able to redownload the apps that were deleted. If you are still having issues with clearing enough space, please email support@delasalle.com.

Ms Beckman is putting together another service trip to Colorado Springs, CO. Students who go on the trip will receive 40 Christian Service hours. The focus of the trip will be working with organizations to help rebuild the Colorado National Parks that were destroyed by forest fires along with other service opportunities.

  • Trip Dates: Saturday, May 30-Sunday, June 7, 2015
  • Trip Cost: $350
  • Trip Application: Check the Source on Tuesday, January 20th for application details.

All students are welcome to participate in Exposed Brick Theatre’s residency at DeLaSalle. If you are interested, then please attend a brief informational meeting at the beginning of lunches on Tuesday, January 6, in the Lasallian Ministry office. Do not bring your lunch as the meeting will only take 7-10 minutes. If you cannot attend the meeting but are still interested, please e-mail Ms. Hodapp.

The Christmas Break is a great time to connect with an agency and complete some of your Christian Service Hours. Seniors, don’t forget that all of your Christian Service hours and paper are due by January 23, THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. You can find more information, including forms and ideas about where to volunteer, on the Christian Service webpage.

Gain some valuable job training and get paid to work at Minneapolis businesses and non-profits through the City of Minneapolis Step Up Summer Jobs Program. You must live in Minneapolis, be 14 or older and meet income guidelines. You may only apply online. Click here to apply. The application deadline is February 18, 2015.

Applicants must check their email regularly for updates and will receive notice by the week of March 2nd. Training begins as early as March 7th. Students placed in a job will work from June 15 to August 14, 2015. The job training will take place at MCTC.

The Lord of the Rings Book Club is growing!  Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, January 8.  We will be discussing The Two Towers, Book 4, Chapters 2-4.  Have a nice cup of tea and enjoy this classic over break.  See you in January!