Monday, November 23, 2015
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
Lord, may we truly listen to You – opening our minds, hearts, and entire beings to You. Amen
Saint John Baptist de La Salle…pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts…forever!
Daily Digest
ENTREE: CHEESE SHELLS, GREEN BEANS, FRENCH BREAD; A LA CARTE: CAESAR SALAD, VARIETY SANDWICHES, PUDDING
We gather as a community after 1st period tomorrow for our Thanksgiving Prayer Service. Come prepared to pray in Thanksgiving for all of the gifts God has bestowed on us.
We wish you a blessed, happy, and relaxing Thanksgiving break. Remember, there is no school Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday this week.
There will be a 2-hour late start on Monday, November 30. Classes will start at 10:30am as faculty and staff continue a two-year professional development program related to racial equity and social justice teachings of the Catholic Church. Morning transportation routes on Nov. 30 will also run two hours later than usual. And, remember, there is no breakfast served in the DeLaSalle Cafe on late start days.
Join your student’s college counseling team tomorrow at 8:15am in the Guidance and College Advising office, B104 for “Navigating Naviance – Your Student’s Online Tool for Managing the College Search.” All are welcome. If you have conflicts in the morning, come to the encore presentation January 26 from 6:45-7:45pm.
You can join a discussion about racial and social justice tonight at Southwest High School. The “What’s Good?” event starts at 6:00pm in the Black Box Theater. Tickets cost $5. The show features spoken word by students and other speakers including local rapper Brother Ali.
Cheer on the best boys’ and girls’ basketball teams in the state during our 2015-16 Winter Sideline Cheer season! There is no tryout to be a member of this team. The first practice will be held on Tuesday, December 1, from 3:30-5:30pm, in the Florance Center. For more information about our sideline programs click here.
If you would like to know more about Cheer Team financial obligations, practices, attendance expectations, etc, please take a look at the 2015-2016 Cheer Information Packet. If you are interested in being a member of the team, please fill out the Registration Form (last page of the Information Packet) and bring it with you to the first practice. It must be signed by a parent or guardian confirming that you understand the contents of the packet and have permission to join.
You can now enter your art in this year’s Scholastic Art awards! Artwork will be judged in three categories: originality, technical skill, and emergence of a personal vision or voice. Artwork may be submitted in the following categories: comic art, design, digital art, drawing, fashion, film, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture ($5 entry fee per piece). There is a portfolio competition for seniors! ($20 entry fee) Any student who is interested in having their artwork considered for the regional show should see Ms. Lundstrum in the LTC as soon as possible. Entries are due December 11.
