The Source – September 10, 2018

All DeLaSalle parents are invited to the first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 10, from 6:30-8:00pm, in Room D104, the Richard M. Schulze Lab (located adjacent to the two main school entrances). In addition to social time and introductions, our guest speaker will be Mr. Brad Casey, Director of the Global Advantage Program at De. Mr. Casey will give an overview of the program, which includes academic trips, exchange programs, host family experiences, curriculum enhancements, and more. If your family has any interest in the program, we highly encourage you to attend.

Students can learn more about post secondary options when representatives from dozens of colleges and universities hold on-campus visits at DeLaSalle. Visits are typically held in the Guidance office (B102) and most last the whole class period. You can find which schools are visiting in both the source and on the “College Visits, College Fairs and Events” calendar, available on the School Calendar webpage. Students may sign up for visits in Naviance and must notify their teacher at least one day before the visit by showing the teacher your registration in Naviance. Students are responsible for any work they miss during the college rep visit. The Guidance office will give students passes back to class if the visit does not take the whole period.

Meatless Mondays return to DeLaSalle! On the second and fourth Monday of each month to help raise awareness about the agricultural, ecological, and political impact caused by raising meat for human consumption. The DeLaSalle Cafe will serve popular, nutritious, and delicious meatless meal options, such as grilled cheese and tomato soup, black bean burgers, cheese and veggie pizza, baked potato bar, waffles, and many other tasty entrees.

Thank you for voting on Friday for the Homecoming t-shirt design. The winner is the design by Kalina Larsen ‘19. Look for more information later this week about how you can buy your Homecoming t-shirt!

In addition to all-school liturgies, students in each grade will gather as a class this fall to celebrate Mass. School chaplain, Fr. Bruno Nwachukwu, will celebrate each Mass at nearby Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Class Masses occur for 11th grade on Sept. 11; 10th grade on Sept. 18; and 9th grade on October 2. Students should report to their first hour class and then will dismiss to the Florance Center for a grade level meeting before departing for Mass.

Calling all juniors! Lasallian Ministry needs your ideas and suggestions for activities and service programs this year. Join us on Tuesday, September 11 and bring your lunch over during 4th, 5th, and 6th lunch hour for cookies and fun conversation. Lasallian Ministry is located in Christian Brothers Hall next to the Admissions and Advancement offices.

Please join us on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 in Room A208 for chess club beginning September 11. All ability levels are welcome. Come learn how to play chess or come to challenge the best chess players at De. Feel free to drop-in for part or all of the hour. It is not necessary to attend each week. Join us when you can!

Lasallian Ministry invites interested Islanders to our first Respect for Life Group meeting on Wednesday, September 12 during 4th, 5th, and 6th lunch hours in the Lasallian Ministry office in Christian Brothers Hall. We will brainstorm ideas for activities, prayer services, and discussions this year that revolve around topics concerning all life from the womb to the tomb. Please see Mr. Rogers or Ms. Stecklein if you have any questions.

Hennepin County is in the final stages of a road maintenance project that has likely impacted how you arrive and leave DeLaSalle. County officials have started the last phase of their project to preserve the road surface on 1st Avenue and East Hennepin Avenue. During this final stage, please note the following impacts:

Drivers will be able to turn right in and out of DeLaSalle Drive to access the school.

At least one lane of traffic on both 1st Avenue and East Hennepin Avenue will be be kept open.

The Metro Transit bus stop in front of DeLaSalle will be closed during the construction. Students who ride Metro Transit buses to DeLaSalle on routes 4, 6, 11, 61, and 141 may exit at the stop on 1st Avenue at 2nd Street NE or at the stop on 1st Avenue at 1st Street S (by the Federal Reserve Bank) and walk across the bridge to DeLaSalle.

The project is scheduled to conclude by Friday, September 21, though county officials caution that the project could be extended due to weather delays.

Team up with Feed My Starving Children, FOX Sports North, and the Minnesota Twins to pack one million lifesaving meals at Target Field! These meals will benefit hungry kids around the world. Packing takes place on September 18th, from 7:30-9:30pm. Sign up in the Service Learning office (D104 room A) – spots are limited to the first 20 people.

Worldwide Outreach for Christ is looking for volunteers to help young students with homework during the school year. Help is needed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. If interested, please call Danielle Mills at (651) 675-6942.