ParentNewsletter THE LA SALLE
FOR PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL • PASADENA • CALIFORNIA • AUGUST 2018
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Hello! Although it seems like school just let out, August is already upon us. In his song “Wildfire”, John Mayer sings that, “a little bit of summer is what the whole year is about.” I tend to agree, and I hope that you have been able to thoroughly enjoy the summer so far. Summer, or at least summer vacation, will come to an end and your students will be heading back to school before you know it. On July 12, we mailed a packet of information home for each student. Please carefully read the contents and be sure to complete the online information process with School Admin by August 10. (This deadline has been pushed back a week). Meeting this deadline is important to making sure the school year gets off to a good start and that we have important information about your student should we need it in an emergency. THANK YOU in advance for making the completion of these forms a priority.
The School Year Begins The start of the school year for NEW students (9th grade and transfers) is Tuesday, August 14. The day will include an orientation program
from 9:00am to 2:00pm (checkin begins at 8:30am) that will be directed by students and adults from our Student Life Team. Students may come in free dress and do not need to bring any textbooks; lunch will be provided. That same evening, we will also host a very informative New Parent Orientation Program beginning at 6:30pm in the Dining Hall. I strongly encourage the parents of our new students, both freshmen and transfers, to attend this activity. As you know, the transition to high school is a big one; the goal of this evening is to give you as parents the tools and information to help your student navigate that change successfully.
Our First Day On the next day, Wednesday, August 15, we will have our First Day of School. We have completely revamped this day from what it has been the last few years. All students will be on campus beginning at 8:00am. They will report to their Mentor classrooms and the day will include a rally, liturgy, ID pictures and a focus on preparing to have a successful year. Juniors and seniors will be Principal Ideas Continued on page 2
In the Words of Saint John Baptist de La Salle
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"Correction to be useful to the student must be pure, charitable, just, suitable, moderate, peaceable and prudent." Saint John Baptist de La Salle Patron Saint of Teachers, c1705 The Collection: 16