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FOR PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL • PASADENA • CALIFORNIA • APRIL 2018
Principal Ideas Learn•Serve•Lead
Welcome to April! Before going into all of the events upcoming this month, I want to take some time to recap an exciting March. March was a month of transition at La Salle. On March 2 acceptance letters went out. Incoming students were invited to an ice cream social organized by Student Life to get them excited for registration day, which took place March 10. Student Life did a fantastic job of showing off their Lancer Spirit and giving the students and parents a sneak peek of what it is like to be a Lancer. Those new families are receiving their first issue of La Salle ParentNewsletter with this April edition, so I would like to once again welcome them to the Lancer Family! We are so excited to have you.
Christian Service Awards In March the Archdiocese of Los Angeles celebrated its annual Christian Service Awards honoring students and faculty who have excelled in Christian service. Two of our La Salle seniors were honored at the event: Mary Harmon and Raphael Navarro. Both students have volunteered
in their parish confirmation programs for the past two years as confirmation leaders, Mary at St. Rita’s and Raphael at St. Philip’s. This summer Mary created the prayer board that can be found on the third floor and also volunteers for some of our ongoing projects, such as Union Station and Adopt-a-family. Raphael volunteers with Science Outreach and has also participated with Adopt-a-Family and Union Station. The event at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels was a wonderful opportunity for their family and friends to see them recognized for their commitment to service.
Course Selections During March we also finished the course selection process for next year. I am very happy to report that some of the new offerings proved to be popular with our students. Courses that will be running for the first time next year include our second STEAM offering – The Science of Architecture and Engineering, two new AP courses – AP Computer Science Principles and AP Human Geography, Engineering & Automated Systems and Forensic Science. With three of the new classes being housed in our Technology and Principal Ideas Continued on page 2
In the Words of Saint John Baptist de La Salle "You are engaged in a ministry wherein you have to touch hearts; you cannot possibly do this without assistance from the Holy Spirit." Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Patron Saint of Teachers, c1705 Meditations for Feast Days 43.3
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Engineering Department, I am excited about the growth of this department over the last two years and the opportunities these new courses are giving our students to explore and learn.
Arts & Media APRIL IS A VERY BUSY MONTH
March was also a busy month for the Arts & Media Department. Portico’s Arts Space was jam-packed two weekends in a row for sold out productions of "Into the Woods." The cast and crew of La Salle students, under the direction of Dr. Jude Lucas, put on a truly fantastic production of Sondheim’s beloved fractured fairy tale. The following week Portico’s was the site of our Spring Chamber Music Concert. Again, our students shined, this time under the direction of Ms. Glenda Smith.
Thye Fourth Quarter
from 2:30-3:30pm? There are many resources for students here at La Salle, not the least being teachers who are willing and available to help students who ask for help. So, please also know you can always reach out to a teacher or academic advisor/ counselor to discuss strategies for success.
Busy, Busy April Although April is a shorter month due to Easter break, it is still just as busy! In addition to all of our spring sports being in league play, we have Student Life elections, our last junior retreat of the year, the Variety Show, a blood drive, AP Art Show, Band, Choir, and Strings Concert, and Prom. Prom will take place on April 27 downtown at OUE Skyspace. At nearly 1,000 feet above the city in the iconic US Bank Tower, the space offers panoramic, 360-degree views of Los Angeles and its famous skyslide. The event is sure to be a memorable one for all of the students in attendance.
And now we are now in April and the 4th quarter of the school year. Upon our return from Easter Break on Monday, April 9, there will be only The furious pace that all of us - students, 36 more school days before finals begin for our parents, and teachers – work at necessitates breaks freshmen, sophomores and juniors and only 28 days of school before senior finals begin. Remember that now and then. As we head into Easter and Easter La Salle does not grant graduation units for core break, I wish all of our families a blessed and enjoycourses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies or able Easter and a safe and relaxing vacation period. World Languages if students receive a final semester I look forward to seeing all of our students return grade of D+ or lower. If your student is in danger to school refreshed and ready to finish strong on of ending the semester with a grade of D+ or lower, April 9. talk to them RIGHT NOW about what they can do to earn a better grade: What assignments have they missed that they need to turn in? How are they studying? What are they doing during Academic Support time? Are they taking advantage of Student Mrs. Courtney R. Kassakhian Success Workshop every Wednesday and Thursday Principal
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Academic Boosters
USED UNIFORM BUY BACK Tuesday, May 8th 4:00 - 6:30pm Wednesday, May 9th 4:00 - 6:30pm Thursday, May 10th 4:00 - 6:30pm Dining Hall Atrium We will buy back:
La Salle Polos (New LS logo ONLY) La Salle Outerwear (jackets and sweatshirts) La Salle Vests and Cardigan Sweaters
NOTE BUY BACK DATES AND TIMES
CKW Khaki Shorts and Pants CKW Khaki Skirts CKW Red Plaid Skirts La Salle Ties La Salle Dress White Button Down Shirts La Salle PE Shorts and Shirts La Salle Nike Sports Clothing
Buy back clothing MUST be in GOOD CONDITION NO stained, ripped, or torn clothing will be bought back
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La Salle Matters
NOT AN EITHER / OR QUESTION
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While the images in Sunday’s Los Angeles Times of thousands of students participating in the National Student March in protest of gun violence were grimly impressive, the most powerful image for me was a mental one inspired by the quote of Parkland, FL resident Marc Harris on why he marched: "My daughter, Jenna, is a sophomore at Douglas and was cowering in a closet during the murders at her school." As an educator who has spent 40 years working with teenagers, I can’t think of a more chilling image of what is wrong with the world they will inherit than that of Jenna cowering in a classroom closet. It is hard enough for parents and teachers to equip teenagers to move through adolescence without being overwhelmed by the corroding effects of traditional and social media messages that encourage them to act in irresponsible ways; much less have to worry about keeping them safe at school. Between the triple challenges of adolescent development, increasingly more rigorous academic expectations and the fragmented social structure confronting teenagers on a daily basis, the high school experience is sufficiently intimidating that our young people shouldn’t also have to learn to be afraid of what might happen to them if they encounter an unbalanced individual armed with rapid fire weapons. Cowering in a closet is not the answer. Some may be quick to point out that the solution to gun violence is increased funding for enhanced behavioral health services. Yes – that is a solution – one that may reduce gun violence many years from now. However, our children need to be safe now. On average, 12 young people a day die from gun violence. The National Association of Social Workers makes the argument that the issue of reducing gun violence is distinct and separate from the right to own firearms. I agree. Having spent a fair amount of my teaching career in Upstate New York where the opening day of hunting season regularly witnessed an increase in school absences, I respect the responsible use of firearms. As Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes famously argued that “falsely shouting fire in a movie theater” is not protected free speech, demonstrating that there are limits to the First Amendment, we already have limitations in place with respect to the Second Amendment. Making the case for the prevention of certain arms acquisitions by individuals who don’t have a clear and obvious reason to use them shouldn’t be in conflict with the prerogatives of the Second Amendment. Just as we all desire safety in theaters, we should also desire safety in schools. This argument is increasingly being made by a wide variety of professional educational, religious and medical organizations, including: • The Catholic and Episcopal Bishops • United Methodist Church • Presbyterian Church • United Church of Christ • Rabbis Against Gun Violence • National Catholic Educational Association • Jesuit Schools Network • Dominican Sisters Conference • Franciscan Friars • Lasallian Association of Secondary School Chief Administrators • National Association of Independent Schools • California Association of Independent Schools • National Parent Teacher Association • American Association of Nurse Practitioners • National Association of Social Workers These and other organizations are asking for a national conversation regarding effective measures necessary to reduce gun violence. This conversation shouldn’t be about an “either/or” dichotomy (as currently appears to be the case) but a “both/and” dialogue in which competing individual rights (to bear arms/to go about one’s business in safety) are addressed in common sense ways. It is not common sense, for example, to argue on CNN (as one politician did) that the Parkland students
ParentNewsletter should learn CPR rather than marching in the streets. Which brings me to the question of student protests. Those of us who grew up as “Baby Boomers” well remember the ugly protests against the Vietnam War that took place on college campuses across the Nation. Those demonstrations – regardless of their merit – fanned the flames of a country already divided over Vietnam. The student protests against gun violence, however, were led by articulate and thoughtful young people who had a story to tell the nation about the personal toll gun violence was exacting in their schools. I am reminded of the student walkout at La Salle on March 14th. Teachers and administrators spent a great deal of time thinking about how to approach this event. We knew we wanted to be supportive of students’ exercise of Free Speech, but we also didn’t want the event to become an incoherent example of adolescent anarchy. Therefore, I was gratified to observe how student leaders Isabella Marez ’18 and Katrina Yuzefpolsky ’19 approached the walkout. Students quietly left the building and stood in front of the campus while Bella and Katrina read out the names of the 17 victims. They observed 17 minutes of silence and then concluded with a prayer service. Students re-entered the building and quietly continued on with their school day. This moment was all the more powerful because of Katrina’s own story. Ten years ago, on Christmas Eve, Katrina opened the front door to be greeted by a man dressed in a Santa suit (her aunt’s ex-husband) who began firing one of four semi-automatic weapons, striking Katrina in the face and killing nine of her relatives. To see Katrina quietly, politely and thoughtfully organize her peers on March 14th was to know that, while we may not leave them a more humane world when they reach adulthood, they will certainly act in a manner consistent with Martin Luther King, Jr’s famous observation: “…the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Remembering the quiet authority Bella and Katrina exercised that day is, for me, a far more hopeful mental image than that of Jenna Harris cowering in a closet.
Richard Gray, Ph.D. President
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From tHe Parent assocIatIon
Grace and Gratitude I would like to take this opportunity to thank not only our graduating senior parents but all the parents that continuously support our La Salle community. It has been my greatest honor to serve as your Parent Association President. I am happy to pass the baton to Cherry Agapito, who will be the new Parent Association President during the 2018 -2019 school year. I would like to thank the follow Parent Association Leadership team members. I could not have done it without your support: 1. Christine Pando – Vice President 2. Anna Sariol – Secretary 3. Connie Mimura– Treasury 4. Kavita Stanek – Service Hours Coordinator 5. Loretta Whittingham – No Cost Fundraiser
Parent Association Meeting April 10, 2018 6:00pm Blakeslee Library
Thank you for your continuous demonstration of servant leadership.
And finally, to our Senior Parents, our journey at La Salle is ending but our mission to support the school will still continue. Thank you for your service throughout the past four years at La Salle. I would like to personally thank the following senior parents:
Athletic Boosters • Christina Marez • Jesse Marez • John and Diane Cina All individuals that served on the following Committees: • Adopt-A-Family • Admissions Liaison • Crystal Ball • Faculty Appreciation Day • Grandparents' Day • Lancer Armory • Lancer PALS • New Parent Orientation • Pantry All school administration and faculty. The most fundamental lesson that I have taken away from my experience at La Salle is gratitude.
Gratitude is its own energy field. When you acknowledge and are grateful for whatever you have, it allows more to be drawn to you and changes the way you experience life. Grace is transformative. The more grateful you are, the more grace mirrors the gratitude that you have. –Oprah. My hope and prayers go out to all of you.
Academic Boosters • Cherry Agapito • Gil Agapito • Steve Pake • Tammy Morioka-Shimazu • Josie Beringer
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La Salle's No-Cost Fundraisers Free to you, La Salle makes money, and you earn a service hour! Register ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1st by signing onto your Ralphs.com account and selecting La Salle High School (81179) under “Account Summary” and “Community Rewards.” Ralphs gives back a percentage to La Salle on each purchase! Please ask family, friends and neighbors to participate.
1) Register your Credit/Debit/Grocery cards for shopping in stores, restaurants and on line at www.escrip.com. Use the registered cards and eScrip gives money directly to La Salle! 2) For on line shopping, please download the Forget Me Not Toolbar or shop directly at shopping.escrip.com to find hundreds of vendors. The tool bar will alert you if it’s a participating vendor, you shop and La Salle gets money! Virtual gift cards are purchased and delivered within seconds to the mobile app for immediate in-store redemption. While shopping at stores like Wal-mart, Home Depot, Target or Whole Foods, you can download a gift card to your phone and use it at check out. La Salle gets a percentage of the sale at no cost to you! You can also send gift cards directly from your phone to family and friends! Download the Benefit App, select La Salle High School, enter your payment method and start shopping!
When you shop directly at smile.amazon.com and designate La Salle High School as your charitable organization, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchases to La Salle. Bookmark smile.amazon.com, shop smile.amazon.com and help La Salle at no cost to you!
La Salle has earned over $160,000 through current and past programs! With no cost to families and friends, sign up today and support La Salle. Please visit the La Salle website under “Support LSHS” and “No Cost Fundraisers.”
Questions? Please email: Loretta Whittingham - lorettawhittingham@att.net or Emily Vaughn Henry - evaughnhenry@gmail.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Saturday night, March 24, the Dining Hall and Atrium were aglow with over 400 alumni, parents, friends and teachers enjoying the delicious foods and libations at the Taste of La Salle. With over 40 food and beverage vendors, everyone could choose from dozens of restaurants, wineries, breweries and specialty shops to delight their taste buds. The evening concluded with spectacular Opportunity Drawings featuring “Eat out for a Year� the grand prize worth over $3000. All proceeds from the event benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund to provide college scholarships for graduating seniors and scholarships for incoming freshmen. The next Taste of La Salle will be in March of 2020.
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Student Walkout 17 Minutes of Silence
STUDENTS STAND AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE
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Thousands of students across the United States walked out of class Wednesday, March 14 to demand stricter gun laws in a historic show of political solidarity that was part tribute and part protest. From Maine to California, the 17-minute walkout -- one minute for each of the 17 people killed at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School one month ago -- began around 10:00am in each time zone. The walkout at La Salle was not intended as a protest towards La Salle, but rather a way for students to make their voices heard. Seniors Katrina Yuzefpolsky and Isabella Marez '18 created a video titled “We Call B.S.” explaining the purpose of the walkout and motivations for students to get involved. Katrina Yuzefpolsky '19, (shown at right on NBC News) a survivor of gun violence, spoke out with a purpose. “The country heard the voices of our generation. Students of La Salle called out our nation's leaders and demanded change. We stood in solidarity as we called for a change of gun laws,” she said.
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Isabella Marez interview with KABC News.
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From tHe colleGe counselInG center
College Center News By Tina Bonacci '94, Owen Hou ’90, P'21 and Marcia Yu P'21 College Counselors
Seniors
SAT IS MAY 5 AND JUNE 2
This month, seniors will be asked to fill out the ‘Senior Graduation Survey’ on Naviance to let us know about their college application results - acceptance/denial/wait list - scholarship awards, and what school they plan on attending. This is very important information for the graduation program and also to help us to keep accurate information that will benefit future classes. Parents, please remind your student to communicate with the colleges to which they have been accepted. If a student is sure he/she will not be attending a particular college, they should let the college know in writing as soon as possible so that they may invite students in the wait list.
Juniors College Planning Ms. Bonacci, Mrs. Yu and Mr. Hou have met with almost all of their juniors who have completed his/her College Planning Survey for Juniors. We will meet with all students regardless of their completing the survey, however, their responses help their counselors to best prepare for a productive meeting. Thank you for encouraging your son or daughter to complete the survey.
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Standardized Tests The next SAT dates are May 5th (April 7 is last day to register without a late fee) and June 2nd. The next ACT date is June 9 (May 4 is the last day to register without a late fee). Students interested in applying for science and engineering to a UC campus are strongly recommended to take the SAT Subject Test, also scheduled for May 5 and June 2.
Camp College Traditionally, Camp College has been a summer course for rising seniors at La Salle that covers all the aspects of the college applications, including how to finalize their college search, what a complete application looks like, and how to go about writing essays. This year, we are making Camp College more inclusive by covering all these topics with all juniors through a series of lessons during mentor and academic support period from March to May.
All Students NACAC College Fair The NACAC College Fair will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:30pm. We encourage juniors and their parents in particular to attend this fair as this is the largest event in Southern California with over 300 colleges and universities represented. This is a very good opportunity to gather a lot of information in a short period of time and also to demonstrate your interest in the schools you are considering at this point. In order to get the most out of your time, we strongly recommend students to preregister (free admission) at https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/ national-college-fairs/los-angeles-college-fair. In addition, we suggest that you reserve a parking spot and/or carpool if possible.
Advanced Placement (AP) exams The AP exams will be administered on the following dates (all dates are printed in the school calendar): Monday, May 7 - Chemistry (8:00am) Tuesday, May 8 – Spanish Language and Culture (8:00am) Wednesday, May 9 - English Literature and Composition (8:00am)
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Pi in the Face (3.14) Race for Change
Thursday, May 10 – US Government and Politics (8:00am)
Friday, May 18 – Microeconomics (8:00am), European History (noon)
Friday, May 11 - US History (8:00am), Studio Art (8:00am)
Exams can only be administered at the designated date and time. If there is a conflict due to school athletics or any other school related activity, please let Mrs. Yu know as soon as possible. Students are not required to attend classes before or after their AP exams and are not required to wear school uniforms. The school dress code still applies. If a student plans to come to school before of after their AP exam, they must be wearing their uniform.
Monday, May 14 – Physics C: Mechanics (noon), Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (2:00pm) Tuesday, May 15 - Calculus AB/BC (8:00am) Wednesday, May 16- English Language & Composition (8:00am), Macroeconomics (noon) Thursday, May 17 - Statistics (noon)
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Cardboard Regatta Sets Sail Again
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La Salle’s eighth annual Cardboard Regatta took place on March 16 at the Sierra Madre Aquatic Center. With clouds threatening early in the day dozens of teams of physics and honors geometry students proudly brought their cardboard creations to the Aquatic Center as the sun broke through for a sunny day on the water. Constructed with only standard or appliance grade cardboard and clear packaging tape, the teams were charged to design seaworthy boats that would hold three of their team members and then paddle the length of the Olympic sized Sierra Madre pool and back. The teachers involved were quite proud of their students who were able to apply the physics and geometry that they learned in class to a reallife situations.
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From tHe arts Boosters
Arts & Media Update
WONDERFUL ART DATES AHEAD
For all students parents and families who had the opportunity to attend performances of Stephen Sondheim’s "Into the Woods," thank you for making the eight performance run of the show a resounding success! The production was beautiful and all participants, from musicians to actors to technical support exceeded all expectations. This is a great way to enter into what will be an exciting spring art and concert season. Beginning on April 21st, the Blakeslee Library will showcase the school wide Art Show. All students are invited to submit work resulting in an exciting display of student talent and creativity. The show is held on Saturday, April 21st from 4:00 to 6:00pm. April 21st and 22nd will feature the Improv and Performance students in a theatre showcase in the Grinstead Theatre. Performance times are 7:00pm on Saturday and 5:00pm on Sunday. We hope to see you there. April 28th ushers in the AP Art Show, location to be announced. On campus, the Spring Band, Choir and Strings Concert moves into the Dining Hall for their exciting concert at 7:00pm. This event is open with free admission. Arts Boosters continue their great support of students in the Department of Arts & Media. We look for parents who are willing to join us in providing for the creative and innovative efforts of our student artists. Join us after the Parent Board meeting in the Grinstead Theatre. Coffee sales continue throughout the remaining school year. Support the arts - buy Arts Booster Coffee! For information and pricing please contact Jill Christopher at jcchristopher136@gmail.com.
All Out of Fresh Coffee?
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Are you all out of the fresh-roasted coffee you ordered before Christmas? Wondering where you can buy more? The La Salle Arts Boosters will be selling their custom coffee again this spring at various school events including Grandparents' Day and the arts performances, concerts and more. The artisanal blends come in several delicious varieties in both ground and whole bean. Support La Salle’s Arts Programs with a cup of joe! Please contact Jill Christopher at jcchristopher136@gmail. com. for more information.
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The Crystal Ball
Opportunity Drawing Opportunity Drawing tickets are on sale now! Here are our great prizes: A Pleasant Holidays Vacation for 2 to Maui* 8 days, 7 nights at the Royal Lahaina Resort Includes round-trip airfare from LAX $300 food and beverage credit at select resort restaurants Plus two complimentary Luau ticket tickets
TODAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY
• Disneyland Park-Hopper Family 4-Pack
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Apple iPad Opportunity Drawing takes place on May 4, 2018 during the Crystal Ball
• Contact Cheryl Allen for more information at cherylallen8@icloud.com
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From Institutional Advancement
Financial and Tax Planning in Support of La Salle The Planned Giving program at La Salle High School provides support to the School’s endowment through one of a number of Planned Giving instruments. The program is essential in supporting the long term goals and Mission of our School. The recently passed federal tax legislation is now in effect, and there have been mixed messages about the impact of the law on charitable giving. In light of the legislation, the following summarizes ways in which tax-efficient gifts can continue to be made.
Donations of appreciated assets such as securities and real estate held at least one year A charitable donation of the current value of the asset being donated is available, and there is no tax due on the capital gain which would have been subject to tax had the asset been sold. FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT LA SALLE
Increased giving can create additional itemized tax deductions With the higher level of standard deductions now in place, many taxpayers can utilize other tax deductions that might have been eliminated under the law by increasing charitable giving.
Estate tax planning still has a role in charitable giving Though the threshold for the value of estates subject to taxation has risen dramatically, there is still a concern of many donors about outliving their financial resources. Donating during one’s lifetime in such cases is thus an issue. However, by bequesting gifts from their estates, the donor’s lifetime financial worries are addressed while still supporting the long-term goals in support of the Mission of our School.
Using retirement plan assets to make a donation Taxpayers over the age of 70 ½ can make a direct transfer from an IRA to a charity of up to $100,000. This satisfies the requirement of the taxpayer/donor to meet one’s required annual minimum IRA distribution while not having the distribution included in one’s income, thereby creating the possibility of a lower overall tax bill for the year. These planned giving strategies are available to benefit both the donor and La Salle High School. Please review the Planned Giving articles in future publications of both the Parent Newsletter and Lancer Magazine for ongoing updates in the Planned Giving Program.
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La Salle High School can provide more information, both generically and specifically, regarding the benefits available through Planned Giving. For more information, please contact Jon Keates, the Director of Institutional Advancement at 626.696.4344.
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See you at the 19th Annual
Crystal Ball
Friday, May 4, 2018 Noor, Pasadena
Contact Cheryl Allen for more information at Crystalball@lasallehs.org
For reservations go to the Crystal Ball Link: www.bidpal.net/CB2018
MATCHING GIFTS HAVE BENEFIT TO DONOR AS WELL AS LA SALLE
If you are an employee of a matching gift company, we would love to work with you. This is an easy way to raise funds for La Salle. If you are not sure if your company participates, you can ask your employer or contact Tara Morales at: tmorales@lasallehs.org or call 626.696.4381.
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A WONDERFUL TALE GRIMM OR NOT
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“Into the Woods” was performed before “standing room only” crowds this month at Porticos Art Space. Over 30 students created the world of enchantment as they explore wishes, family, choices made and the resulting consequences.
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Holy Week Mass On Tuesday, March 26th, the La Salle Community came together to celebrate Mass in the spirit of Holy Thursday. Holy Thursday Mass is a special reenactment of the Last Supper. As part of the Gospel, Father Mark Strader and students participated in a foot washing ritual as Christ washed the feet of his disciples. Though the last Supper is celebrated at every Mass as part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, it is specially commemorated on Holy Thursday. As the school community is away on break on Holy Thursday, the Mass was celebrated on Tuesday. In this way, Mass served to prayerfully connect members of the community with Christ and his disciples as he called them and calls all of us to serve one another. A SPECIAL LAST SUPPER SERVICE
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HUMBLE IN THE FACE OF GOD
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GRAND PARENTS' DAY MARCH 28
JUNIOR CLASS RETREAT BEGINS APRIL 16
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April Highlights March 27 Liturgy Schedule Holy Week Mass 9:15am Dining Hall March 28 12:25pm Dismissal Grandparents' Day 9:00 -11:30am Dining Hall March 29 - April 8 Easter Vacation April 7 Feast Day of Saint John Baptist de La Salle April 9 - 12 Student Life Campaign Week
NEW PARENT RECEPTION APRIL 19
JUNIOR SENIOR PROM APRIL 27
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April 10 Parent Association Meeting 6:00pm Blakeslee Library Parent Boosters Meetings 7:00pm Campus Locations April 12 Special Assembly Schedule Student Life Speeches Student Life Elections April 16 Junior Class Retreat 4:00pm Departure Wrightwood, CA
April 18 Junior Class Retreat 4:00pm Return April 19 New and Transfer Parent Reception 6:00 - 8:00pm Altadena Town and Country Club April 20 Assembly Schedule Student Variety Show 6:00 - 8:00pm Duffy Lewis Gymnasium April 21 School Wide Art Show 4:00-6:00pm Blakeslee Library April 24 Huntington Hospital Blood Drive 8:00am - 2:00pm Duffy Lewis Gymnasium April 24, 25 Sophomore Ring Orders 12:30pm Dining Hall April 27 12:30pm Dismissal Senior Holiday Junior Senior Prom US Bank Building Los Angeles 6:00pm Departures 1:00am Returns
April 28 AP Art Show 3:30-6:30pm 4:00pm Reception Blakeslee Library Band, Choir & Springs Concert 7:00 -9:00pm Dining Hall April 30 School Holiday World Scholars Regional Meet May 3 Confirmandi Luncheon 12:00 - 1:30pm Blakeslee Library May 4 Crystal Ball 7:00 - 11:00pm Noor, Pasadena May 5 Saturday Dance Performance 7:00 -8:00pm Porticos Art Space* May 6 Sunday Dance Performance 4:00 -8:00pm Porticos Art Space*
For specific Lancer Athletic game dates, times and locations log on to www.lasallelancers.org or www.lasallehs.org Athletics. Please visit the La Salle Athletics Boosters page at www.lasallelancers.org under Boosters for volunteer opportunities. *Porticos Art Space, 2033 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104.