The Source – May 16, 2017

WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES WITH BACON, FRUIT OR FRUIT JUICE

CHEF’S CHOICE

• 4:00pm: Girls’ varsity lacrosse vs. Robbinsdale Cooper @ Minnehaha Academy
• 4:00pm: Boys’ varsity tennis sections @ St. Anthony Village
• 4:15pm: C baseball vs. Minnehaha Academy @ Frank Quilici Field at Shingle Creek Park
• 4:15pm: JV baseball vs. Minnehaha Academy @ Parade Stadium
• 4:15pm: JV softball vs. South @ Bryn Mawr
• 4:15pm: Varsity softball vs. South @ Bryn Mawr
• 6:00pm: Boys’ varsity lacrosse vs. Robbinsdale Cooper @ Minnehaha Academy
• 7:00pm: Varsity baseball vs. Minnehaha Academy @ Parade Stadium

DeLaSalle has invited more than 200 guests to a Lasallian Luncheon today to thank these benefactors for their generous contributions of time, talent, and treasure to DeLaSalle.

A large portion of the main school parking lot will be reserved for guests and unavailable for student parking. Parking staff will be on site before school to provide parking directions for those students who drive to school. Students should strongly consider riding their regular school bus route, carpooling, biking, or using public transportation to get to and from school.

All students that do not have regular parking permits MUST purchase a parking pass in the Main Office for $5. Said temp passes should be signed by the staff person selling the pass and dated for the specific day the pass is valid for. Please note the following days that temp day passes must NOT be sold…

• Today: Lasallian Luncheon. ABSOLUTELY NO TEMP DAY PASSES CAN BE SOLD TO STUDENTS. NO EXCEPTIONS
• Tuesday, May 23: Brother David’s funeral. ABSOLUTELY NO TEMP DAY PASSES CAN BE SOLD TO STUDENTS. NO EXCEPTIONS

Founder’s Park is now open during lunches. Students must wait for an announcement from the lunch supervisors before they can head outside. If a student is found in Founder’s Park before the announcement is made they will be issued a Minor Violation for Off Limits.

This Wednesday, DeLaSalle will celebrate and bless the end of high school years at the Baccalaureate Mass and Senior Recognition Ceremony. We welcome Father Kevin Kenney ‘78, pastor of Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Fairbault and DeLaSalle Trustee, as our Mass celebrant. The evening also includes Senior Awards and recognition of each senior and a reception hosted by our Alumni Association. Seniors must line up in the Florance Center by 6:15pm,  dressed in their “Sunday best” clothes.

On Thursday, the Class of 2017 will graduate from DeLaSalle at 6:45pm at the Basilica of Saint Mary. DeLaSalle welcomes Brother Konrad Diebold ‘55, past president and principal of Saint Patrick’s High School in Chicago and 1993 DeLaSalle Hall of Fame inductee, as our Commencement speaker. Congratulations to our 192 graduates!

The Investment Club starts in the fall! Do you like money? Do you like to discuss current events Do you like to learn about financial markets and investing? Do you want to try a new club? The DeLaSalle Investment Club might be right for you!

The Investment Club will start next fall! Please take this short SURVEY to help us prepare.

Metro Transit is offering a Student Summer Pass for $25 that provides unlimited rides on buses or light rail for students this summer. Passes are available for purchase starting on May 17, and are valid June 1-September 5 from 5:00am-10:00pm. It’s perfect for summer jobs, sports leagues and all the other fun that summer brings. Click here for more about how to buy a pass. All you need to purchase a pass is the school name (DeLaSalle) and the student ID.

St. Mary’s University, Minnesota is hosting the 2017 Lasallian Youth Gathering during the week of June 25-29. This is a week-long immersion experience centered on the Lasallian components of Faith, Service and Community. Students are encouraged to use their talents and are challenged to make an impact in their local communities. The time in Winona will feature several service opportunities; times to gather in prayer and reflection; and social outings. Students receive 30 Christian Service Hours upon completion of this week. Any current 9th, 10th or 11th grade student at DeLaSalle is invited to participate.

The cost for this trip is $350 plus travel (TBD) Please complete this form if you are interested and see Mr. CJ Hallman if you need more information.

The June driver’s education class is full. Thank you to those who have registered.

The next driver’s ed class will be taught in late July and early August. The class is scheduled July 31-August 4 and Aug. 7-11, from 9:00am-12:20pm. There is a mandatory parent meeting on July 31 from 1:00-2:30pm. Click here for an application. Please note, the classroom only option is no longer offered. Applicants must now sign up for both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, which costs $399.

HandsOn Twin Cities is looking for volunteers to help with the most intense obstacle course challenge and adventure run that Minnesota has to offer! It happens Saturday, June 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Volunteers are needed during the 6:30am-1:30pm and 1:00-8:00pm shifts. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, food, and the experience of a lifetime! Each race consists of a challenging 7K course for adults, 5K course for the canines, 2K course for the kids and a festival site that features live entertainment, an expo, kid’s activities, food and beverages, prize giveaways and much more. Click here to volunteer.