La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 www.lschs.org
February 2010 Volume Nineteen Number 6
Dear Parents and Guardians, While I sit here writing this letter, our students are taking their mid-term examinations. It is hard to believe that the first semester has come and gone! My hope is that your son had a productive and enjoyable semester and is ready for the “home stretch”. I know that you recently received a letter announcing the tuition for the 2010-2011 school year. This unusually high increase is representative of the fact that La Salle is not immune to the economic turbulence of the past eighteen months. La Salle’s endowment, like many American 401K’s, was significantly impacted by the worst downturn in the U.S. economy since the Great Depression. Despite these uncertain times, La Salle’s programs of excellence continued to enjoy remarkable successes and have established La Salle as the very best choice in private Catholic education in the Delaware Valley. Certainly the strong interest in our school on behalf of this year’s candidates for the Class of 2014 is a real blessing. That being said, steps needed to be taken at this time to insure that La Salle will remain a pre-eminent Catholic high school well into the future. Please understand that we know that our tuition is a stretch for many families and are committed to increasing our financial aid funds to meet an increase in demand. Please also understand that, despite tuition of $17,200, only 88% of the cost of instruction will be covered by tuition. The remaining 12% comes to us as a result of the generous gifts of alumni, parents, and benefactors. As always, providing our students with the very best programs and learning environment remains our highest priority. Thank you for the sacrifices you are making on behalf of your sons. You may remember that, in November of 2007, La Salle was re-accredited by the Middle States Association of America. That accreditation lasts for seven years and requires a mid-term review to insure that the action steps associated with our Middle States goals are progressing. I am pleased to announce that La Salle passed its mid-term review “with flying colors”. Special thanks go to Mr. Nick Coggins, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, for guiding us through the review process. Please make note of some important dates in February. Report cards will be issued in homeroom on Monday, February 1, 2010. The Mother/Son Communion Brunch, a truly wonderful event that will feature Sean McDermott ’93 of the Philadelphia Eagles as the guest speaker, will take place on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Williamson’s. And, believe it or not, the “Senior 100 Day Celebration” will take place at La Salle on the evening of February 25, 2010. Thank you once again for entrusting your sons to our care. Sincerely yours,
Joseph L. Marchese Principal
Communion Breakfast and Hall of Fame Induction Sunday, March 7, 2010 10:00 am La Salle College High School Gymnasium and Auditorium
$30 per person
Hall of Fame Inductees
John J. Bauerle ‘70 Olympic Swimming Coach
Brother Michael J. McGinniss, FSC ‘65 University President
Edward R. Solvibile ’58 Businessman and Alumni Leader
Presented by Patrick J. Gallagher ‘70
Presented by William W. Matthews, III, Esq. ’86
Presented by Brother Joseph F. Mahon, FSC ‘58
William J. Whelan ’55 Alumni Service Award Recipients John C. Fenningham, Esq. ‘68 James E. McCloskey ’64
For additional information, please contact the Alumni Office at (215) 402-4814, mfkelly@lschs.org, or visit www.lschs.org
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Board of Trustees Benjamin J. Ventresca, Jr. ’70 Chairman
Dear Parents and Guardians, Last month, we announced the difficult news of the extraordinary tuition increase for the 2010-2011 Academic Year. The decision that led to the announcement was made in conjunction with across-the-board budget cuts and the implementation of additional cost-containment measures. We expected the news to be hard to accept, and understand the tremendous pressure that tuition increases place on many of our families. In anticipation, we have allocated additional funds for financial support of families with sons currently enrolled at La Salle for whom the incremental tuition presents an inordinate burden and financial aid has not been previously granted. Please speak with Mr. David Diehl or Brother Richard Kestler for more information. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received, and the sincerity with which it was given. We thank you for your candidness and for sharing your concerns. While this was a hard decision, some of the feedback comments were reassuring and empathized with the school’s current situation. The financial downturn that affected the entire world from 2007 to 2009 is the principal reason for our current financial position. Moreover, we believe that the future of La Salle and the opportunity for young boys from a variety of economic and social backgrounds to discover their potential and become independent thinkers is brighter than ever. We believe that in order to give your sons the best Catholic secondary education, and an edge in applying to colleges, it is critical for La Salle to maintain its superior quality programs and educational environments. For this reason, Brother Richard and I plan to meet with parents and alumni at the scheduled February meetings of the Mothers’ Club, Men of La Salle, and La Salle Alumni Association. At these meetings, we will summarize the financial situation, present the rationale for the current tuition increase, and answer any questions you might have. As a Board, it is difficult to comfortably reconcile the contrasts of 2009’s achievements in academics and extracurriculars with the strain of the effects of our financial responsibilities and decisions. Many of our Trustees have been personally working through the effects of unparalleled uncertainties, replete with unplanned career changes, unexpected cuts in income, strained household budgets, and modified images of future plans and goals. Remarkably, the fundamental elements of managing a school that will cost $21 million to operate in 2010 are not drastically different from those of managing a household. While we understand your needs we are making difficult, but sound, decisions to change some of the fundamental financial policies that will determine our ability to continue the tremendous success of our school and to fulfill our Mission. We respect your investment in your sons’ spiritual and academic growth, and appreciate the sacrifice you make to send him here. With our new policies and your continued gift of a La Salle education for your sons, we are confident that, in its finest tradition, La Salle will continue to provide the best educational opportunity for your sons and for the generations that will follow. Sincerely,
Benjamin J. Ventresca, Jr. ’70 Chairman of the Board of Trustees ventrescab@lschs.org
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Office of Academic Affairs Thomas R. Barna Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs
Upperclass Registration and Course Selection
Overall, the registration and course selection process is described as follows:
Registration of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors for the 2010-2011 school year will soon begin. This process traditionally takes place between late January and early April. Selecting courses over a period of several weeks has a number of benefits. Primarily, it will allow the student body to get personally involved in the selection process while exploring options related to their “wants and needs”. Current juniors will be the first to select their courses. Juniors begin the process during the middle of February in their Group Advisory class. Sophomore and freshmen students will follow in early March using the same means. Course selection for upperclassmen is expected to be completed before we break for the Easter holiday at the end of March.
Academic Affairs sends a letter to each family explaining the registration process and requesting the annual registration fee of $50. This year’s collection due date is Friday, January 29, 2010. This important deadline begins the process of allocating resources for our upcoming academic year.
Motivated by the spirit of “going green”, La Salle’s curricular guide will be used primarily in digital form. It should be noted that students have already been using this registration resource located on the school’s website and in the Naviance scheduling software. The updated Program of Studies for 2010-11 will be introduced in advisory classes. Students will be reintroduced to La Salle’s course requirements and the curricular options at this time. These class meetings will be followed by additional and more personal interactions with counselors, teachers, and students. Parental involvement has been, and will continue to be, an important part in the development and oversight of the course selection process. Eventually, parents can expect to “sign off” on the list of approved courses their sons have selected. As noted, the selection protocol presents each student with meaningful opportunities to discuss their personal curricular plan. This is intentional. If done properly, it will minimize surprises while producing predictable outcomes when schedules are received in late August. Finally, the pre-registration fee of $50 will be due on January 29, 2010.
Mr. Barna, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, addresses the student body through a WEXP broadcast in late January. This broadcast outlines La Salle’s registration procedures and timeline. Additionally, students are reminded of their registration fee obligation. Without the fee, the process does not move forward. Furthermore, it is assumed that students who do not pay their fee are not intending to return for the next academic year. Students review the updated Program of Studies with help from their counselors in Group Advisory classes. Additional guidance is received in this small group setting. The process is managed weekly by counselors through advisory class. During this “What can I take?”/”What should I take?” phase, students consult their parents, teachers, and counselors. Mr. Barna and Mr. Coggins visit all Group Advisory classes to provide additional information from an administrative perspective. Meanwhile, counselors, teachers, administrators, students, and parents continue to discuss options associated with course selection. Some students finish the process earlier than others. Completion depends on a variety of mitigating factors. One reason may include sorting out general, regular, and advanced placements. This naturally slows the process and is not viewed as a problem. By late March students and their parents are expected to review a “Course Selection Validation” form. A parent signature, approving the selected courses, finalizes the process. The selection process ends school wide on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Students and/or parents have until April 16, 2010 to request changes by working through the appropriate teacher and/or counselor.
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Office of Academic Affairs (continued) During the months of April and May, resources are determined and secured for the new academic year. The office of Academic Affairs officially begins scheduling the courses requested at this time. The success of this labor-intensive process is directly related to the timeliness of meeting deadlines and completeness of information. Please encourage your son to take the entire process seriously. May, June, and July are not the time for students to reopen the course selection process. Students experiencing scheduling conflicts are contacted personally throughout the summer to resolve them. Once the school year begins there are NO course changes without compelling educational reasons such as a medical issue or diagnosed and documented learning difference. Changes made after the April 16, 2010 deadline are strongly discouraged and will require parental approval.
A Note Regarding Academic Honors The grade point averages of La Salle students are determined twice a year at the end of each semester. It is at these times when our Honors lists are compiled. Please be aware that semester exams have not been completed with the submission of this article. La Salle will continue to include its Honor Roll in publications like The Belcroft as soon as grade point averages are made available. Additionally, you should know that La Salle notifies each Honor student’s appropriate parish. Please recognize that La Salle has no control over how each parish responds to our request to publicize your son’s academic success.
Attendance Reminder With cold and flu season already here, there may be days when your son in unable to attend school. La Salle understands this. Please remember an excused absence is one that is due to illness or family emergency. If your son is absent he should be proactive. Contacting a reliable classmate the night of the absence and/or communicating with the teacher at the earliest convenient time is expected; absent students are responsible for missed work. On a related note, it is important to clarify that outside of illness or emergency, school attendance is compulsory. A family vacation does not qualify as an excused absence. School holidays and breaks are published well in advance so as to offer parents an opportunity to plan their vacations at a time that does not interfere with attendance policies. Families and their sons cannot expect teachers to accommodate missed work/opportunities for any unexcused absence. Unexcused absences during midterm or final examinations are strictly prohibited. Please keep in mind that attendance throughout the school year is vital to a student’s academic success. There is no doubt that the correlation between absences and grades is extraordinary. As a rule of thumb, students who miss school have grades that reflect their gaps in learning. Please support our efforts to have your son in school daily and on time. Remember, the school’s main number should NOT be used to report any student absence. All attendance matters are expected to be reported to the Attendance Line at (215) 402-4140 before 8:00 am. A note is required upon returning to school. Thank you for your help in this area.
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Office of Student Affairs Julia K. Maher Assistant Principal for Student Affairs
Winter Dance The annual Winter Dance will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010. Approximately 900 students are expected attend and music will be provided by Solid Ground Productions.
Battle of the Bands The Student Council will host the 4th Annual Battle of the Bands on Friday, March 12, 2010. All student bands are required to submit a tape of their music for previewing. Every band participating must have at least one student from La Salle in the group. All proceeds from admission and refreshments will be donated to Juvenile Diabetes.
Inclement Weather The announcement for school closings is made via ALERT NOW messages, the school website, and KYW 1060AM radio (school number is 333) as well as 6abc and CBS3 television. Early dismissals will be conveyed the same way. We would appreciate your cooperation in NOT calling the school on these days.
ill), and the Springfield Township/High School collection on the MLK Day of Service (benefitted Philadbundance). More dress down days will be held during the second semester. Applications for funds are being submitted by students, faculty and staff.
Campus Store The school store has all of the necessities to start the Second Semester – all required paperbacks and stationary supplies. We also have two new ties and are carrying copies of the Pictorial Anniversary Book of La Salle College High School. The store is open school days from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm and will be open during registration for the class of 2014 on February 16, 17, and 23, 2010. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at (215) 233-2911, ext. 4859.
La Salle Responds With two Dress-Down days so far this year, we have been able to honor the requests from groups/organizations with monetary contributions in excess of $8,000. The funds were used to support Thanksgiving Food Drive (turkeys), Secret Santa (toys for pediatric oncology and hematology patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital), Hustle for Muscle (benefits research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy), Siloam (overnight retreats for people impacted by HIV/ AIDS), Project Mosquito Net (fight against Malaria), McKinley Head Start Program (a comprehensive education, health, nutrition services to low-income children and their families), Keystone Hospice (treatment of the terminally
Seventh Grade Practice Test Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:30 am
Applications can be obtained from the Admissions Office or by visiting www.lschs.org/admissions Prospective students or their parents should contact the Admissions Office at (215) 233-2911 or admissions@lschs.org.
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The sesquicentennial history of La Salle College High School This hardcover, limited edition, is a one-time collector’s publication containing stories and reflections, and hundreds of photographs of our 150 years. Please visit the school bookstore to purchase copies or order online at www.lschs.org
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Lasallian Service Corps Lew Clark and Thomas Devlin ’00 LSC Coordinators Sign-Up
Sunday with the St. Francis Inn Mothers’ Club Sunday Before the First Monday of the Month 10:00 am Prepare sandwiches to be delivered to a soup kitchen in inner city Philadelphia. Contact: Mr. Chuck Cirelli Monday Elder Share 2:45 to 5:00 pm Provide companionship to residents of a local nursing home. Contact: Mr. Mike Ponisiack or Mrs. Dorothy Ponisiack Tuesday La Salle Academy Tutoring 3:00 to 6:00 pm Tutor inner city children at La Salle Academy, the original site of La Salle College High School. Contact: Mr. Dan Cipolla, Mr. Micky Dominick, or Mrs. Dorothy Marchese, Ms. Pam DeRose, or Dr. Rosina Ryan Human Rights Forum 2:20 pm Meet and discuss justice issues, the release of political prisoners, and reconciliation among people. Contact: Mrs. Betty Field Wednesday Providence Center 3:00 to 6:00 pm Tutor children in a center in Kensington run by the Sisters of the Holy Child. Contact: Mr. Tom Barna or Mrs. Cathy Winning Homeless Outreach Serve a meal and provide friendship to the poor in Philadelphia. 5:00 to 9:00 pm Contact: Mr. Lew Clark, Mrs. Carol Haggerty, Mr. Will Cummings, or Brother Anwar Martinez Thursday Triest House 4:30 to 5:30 pm Assist mentally-challenged adults with physical therapy. Contact: Mr. Al Puntel Ongoing Opportunities Respect Life 2:20 pm Pray the rosary and participate in activities related to Pro Life causes. Contact: Mr. Al Puntel and Mr. Mark Collins
Saturday and Sunday Saint Vincent’s Soup Kitchen Saturday and Sunday Morning 9:00 to 11:30 am Last Sunday of the Month 12:30 to 2:30 pm Prepare and serve meals to the poor of Germantown. Contact: Men of La Salle – visit www.lschs.org Seasonal Opportunities Magazine Drive for St. Michael’s Indian School Thanksgiving Food Drive for St. Vincent’s Parish Mission Drive Secret Santa Operation Santa Claus Summer Immersion Opportunities Project Appalachia Contact Mr. Tom Devlin Building Bridges of Solidarity International Service in Bolivia Contact: Senora Lastenia Breen Native American Experience Contact: Mr. Micky Dominick Lasallian Youth Assembly Contact: Mr. Lew Clarke or Mr. Tom Devlin De La Salle Blackfeet Contact: Mr. Tom Devlin Urban Immersion Contact: Mr. Lew Clark Grade Level Opportunities Freshman and Sophomore Brach-Out Day Junior Urban Challenge
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College Counseling Center Mary Kay Mullen Director of College Counseling
JUST FOR SENIORS Scholarships and Grants There’s money out there. Our college website, www.lschs.org/college has links to numerous scholarship search sites as well as a variety of posted scholarship opportunities. Don’t miss out on opportunities for scholarships and grants. Financial Aid File financial aid forms. Be sure to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Many colleges have priority deadlines of February 1, 2010 or February 15, 2010. This application must be completed in order to apply for state, federal, and institutional financial aid and deadlines must be met. Before filling out the FAFSA, register for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. This will serve as your electronic signature. It is important to fill out the form completely and to estimate if necessary. It is better to meet the deadline and make changes later than to miss the deadline and potentially miss out on financial aid. You can file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. We strongly encourage everyone to fill out the FAFSA. At the very least it will make your son eligible for several low interest loans such as the Federal Stafford Loan (www.staffordloan.com). If there are extenuating circumstances that a college financial aid officer at a college where your son has been admitted should know, do not hesitate to report these changes or circumstances to the colleges. Certain colleges may also require either their own institutional financial aid form or the College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile (www.collegeboard.org/profile). Be aware of colleges’ requirements and meet the deadlines. Semester Grades Keep grades up. Admissions decisions are contingent on the successful completion of all course work. Admissions officers reserve the right to question poor second semester performance and, in some cases, to reverse an admissions decision that has already been made. We have examples of students whose grades dropped second semester resulting in their receiving letters from the college or university they planned to attend informing them their acceptance will now be re-considered. Award Letters and Offers of Acceptance Please return award letters. In March or April, your son should begin receiving merit and need based grant awards from the colleges to which he applied. After he compares award letters, he should pick which college he wants to attend and return the signed award letter to the chosen college. Pay close attention to deadlines for accepting the award package. Deadlines are usually within two weeks after receiving the award letter. If he misses a deadline, he may risk losing a scholarship, grant, or loan assistance.
Communicate with faculty and the College Counseling Department. Please encourage your son to thank the teachers who may have written letters of recommendation on his behalf. Please remember to bring copies of all college acceptance and scholarship letters to Mrs. O’Connell in the College Counseling Center. Please decline admission offers to other colleges. After he has chosen and committed to a college, your son should write a note declining admission to colleges where he has been accepted but will not be attending. This will allow students on a wait list to be accepted and awarded the aid previously held for your son. Deposit and Housing Applications Submit deposit and housing application. Once your son knows which college he wants to attend, he can submit a housing application and deposit if he will be living on campus. He needs to do this as soon as possible because most rooms are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. The National Reply Date is May 1, 2010. Do Not Double Deposit Each year some seniors have a difficult time making up their minds about which college to enroll in after they have been accepted. Students may NOT send deposits to more than one college on or after May 1st. This is called “double depositing” and is an unethical practice. Should the colleges involved determine that a student has “double deposited” your son’s admission may be jeopardized. This practice is unfair to other applicants. The “double depositor” is taking up a spot that could go to another student, who will instead be wait-listed or turned down. It is an acceptable practice to deposit at one college and maintain your name on a wait list at another. However, indicating to two colleges that you will be attending by sending deposits to both should not be considered. NCAA Clearinghouse Students who are planning to participate in Division I or II athletics in college must complete the NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility form available online at www.ncaa.org and bring the release of transcript form to Mrs. O’Connell in the College Counseling Office. Transcripts will be sent to the NCAA upon receipt of the form and again after graduation. Search “Academics and Athletes” and “Information for College Bound Student-Athletes and Parents” on the NCAA site. NCAA requirements for eligibility are printed at this site and in our school calendar.
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College Counseling Center (continued) JUST FOR JUNIORS
Building Bridges of Solidarity
Thank you to the parents of juniors who attended College Information Night in February. The college counselors appreciate your interest and support. If you have not yet done so, please send the release of academic information, college criteria, and parent’s input forms to the College Counseling Center as soon as possible.
Cochabamba, Bolivia Señora Lastenia Breen, a member of La Salle’s Spanish faculty, is asking for your generosity towards the people of Cochabamba, Bolivia. They are in need of usable clothing for all age groups, including newborns (no XL or bulky clothing). This past summer, nineteen La Salle students and three faculty members traveled to Cochabamba and distributed clothes and food donated by the La Salle families to children in hospitals, country-side schools, and the poor working class. They also helped to construct, paint, and cement rural schools.
A wealth of information is available on the Internet about the College Search process. A good starting site is our comprehensive webpage: www.lschs.org/college. In addition, each college and university has its own website. According to our current seniors and recent graduates, visiting college campuses is most important in making a good decision. It is most informative if the visits occur while students are on campus so we strongly encourage visits during this second semester. Parents who attended College Information Nights in February received a packet of information about questions to ask while on a college visit. This information is also available at www.NSSE.iub.edu. Students should send a follow-up email to the college admissions office after the visit. Information about making successful visits is also available in the College Match workbook that is required for Junior Advisory Class. Since many admission decisions will be based on the junior year GPA in college preparatory courses we suggest that students take their academic responsibilities most seriously. While participation in activities is a factor used to tip the scales in the admission process, primary focus is on the student’s GPA. For latest news regarding financial aid, check out the news articles listed under “College Links and Websites” on our webpage www.lschs.org/college. One example is “Financial doors can open for college applicants that plan ahead” from USA TODAY. Encourage your son to make an appointment with his college counselor. The class is divided alphabetically by student’s last name: Brother William DiPasquale, FSC
A-F
Mr. Gerard Brett
G-M
Mrs. Mary Kay Mullen
N-Z
The College Counselors look forward to working with you and your sons during this important transition time in their lives.
We need your help again. Building Bridges of Solidarity, will be traveling to Cochabamba, Bolivia in June of 2010 to help assist the people of the country. All La Salle families are invited to help with this International Lasallian Outreach. Donations will be accepted at any time at the La Salle College High School Language Office. Thank you for your generosity. If you have any questions at all, please e-mail Señora Lastenia Breen at breen@lschs.org.
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La Salle College High School
2010 La Salle College High School Baseball Camp
Future Stars Basketball Academy
Session One – Hitting Instruction Only June 7, 2010 through July 9, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm $150 per player
July 19, 2010 through July 23, 2010 9:00 am to Noon
Session Two – Positional July 12, 2010 through July 15, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm $200 per player Attend Both Sessions for $300 Open to players ten years old through players entering the 9th Grade.
Boys and Girls Ages 5 to 9 $175 per player For a camp application or additional information, please contact Marty Jackson at (215) 402-4851 or jacksonm@lschs.org
La Salle College High School Football Camp
For a camp application or additional information, please contact Coach Joe Parisi at (215) 402-4182 or parisij@lschs.org
July 26, 2010 through July 29, 2010 4:00 to 8:00 pm
La Salle College High School Basketball Camp
Discounts $150 for early registration (payment in full by June 1, 2010) 20% discount for groups of three or more
Session One June 21, 2010 through June 25, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Session Two June 28, 2010 to July 2, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Boy Ages 9 to 15 $200 per session Attend Both Sessions for $350 For a camp application or additional information, please contact Joe Dempsey at (215) 402-4153 or dempseyj@lschs.org
Boys Ages 8 to 16 $175 per player
For a camp application or additional information, please call Paul Colistra at (215) 402-4811 or colistrap@lschs.org
La Salle College High School Jazz Camp June 21, 2010 through June 25, 2010 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Boys and Girls Entering Grades 5 to 9 $250 For a camp application or additional information, please call Joe Ciccimaro at (215) 402-4904 or ciccimarojoe@lschs.org
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La Salle College High School Lacrosse Camp
La Salle College High School Running Camp
Evening Camp June 14, 2010 through June 17, 2010 5:00 to 8:00 pm Boys Ages 11 to 16 $200
August 9, 2010 through August 12, 2010 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Day Camp June 21, 2010 through June 25, 2010 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Boys Ages 5 to 16 and Girls Ages 5 to 13 $250 For a camp application or additional information, please contact www.lschs.org/laxcamp, leahyw@lschs.org, or (215) 402-4850.
Boys and Girls Entering Grades 5 to 9 $125 per runner For camp application or additional information, please contact Greg Bielecki at (215) 402-4140 or bieleckig@lschs.org
La Salle College High School Soccer Camp July 26, 2010 through July 30, 2010 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Peak Performance Camp
Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 16 $200 per player
All-Athlete Speed, Strength, and Agility Camp June 21, 2010 through June 25, 2010 5:00 to 8:00 pm
For camp application or additional information, please contact Tom Turner at (215) 402-4821 or turnert@lschs.org
Boy Entering Grades 6 to 10 $225 per camper Discounts $200 for early registration (payment in full by May 1, 2010) $50 discount for groups of three or more $50 discount for those attending another La Salle Athletic Camp For a camp application or additional information, please contact www.lschs.org/peakperformance, colistrap@lschs.org, or (215) 402-4811.
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Academic Enrichment Programs
ACT Preparation Courses
June 21, 2010 through July 23, 2010 8:30 am to 1:00 pm $975 (Tuition) $300 (Transportation)
(Meets Monday and Wednesdays) June 21, 2010 through July 21, 2010
Pre-7th Grade Open to Boys and Girls Entering the 7th Grade
8:30 to 10:30 am Cost is $325 This twenty hour course reviews the basic principles of Arithmetic, Algebra, Probability, Statistics, Data Analysis, Geometry and Trigonometry. Students will also examine the Science problems. Strategies are introduced for handling the ACT problems involving these principles. Students will use practice ACT tests to learn principles and strategies so that they will become comfortable with the formatting and type of questions on the actual test.
Pre-8th Grade Open to Boys and Girls Entering the 8th Grade A program centering on reading and writing, math, art, science and computer skills and preparation for high school entrance examinations. Students prepare for high school entrance test through one full-scale practice test and through shorter, weekly practice units. For an application or additional information, please contact (215) 402 4165 or summer@lschs.org
SAT Preparation Course (Meets Tuesdays and Thursday) June 22, 2010 through July 22, 2010 SAT Math 8:30 to 10:30 am $325 SAT Critical Reading (Verbal) 10:30 to 11:30 am $175 SAT Writing (Verbal) 11:30 am to 1:00 pm $250 Enroll in All Three Courses for $650 All courses are open to students – male or female – from any area school. Please register for any course(s) by visiting our website, www.lschs.org, and click on the Summer Program tab and print out the registration form.
ACT Math and Science
ACT English, Reading, and Writing 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Cost is $400 These twenty-five hour courses begin with a series of diagnostic tests focusing on reading comprehension, and written English. The uniqueness of the ACT is stressed along with a general review of test taking strategies. There are practice tests given during the five weeks of the course and a Review Class prior to the PSAT and October SAT. It is strongly advised that a student enroll in both courses, however the option exists to take just one. Enroll in All Three Courses for $650 All courses are open to students- male or female- from any area school. To register for one or more of these courses, please visit www.lschs.org and under Summer Programs, download and print the registration form.
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L I G H T S La Salle Intervention: Giving Help To Students
The LIGHTS Team The Student Assistance Program of La Salle College High School Ms. Tina Shustack Program Coordinator Mathematics Department Mr. Greg Bielecki Social Studies Department Mr. Lew Clark Campus Ministry Mr. Doug Demeter Religion Department Mr. Matt Derrick English Department Mr. Mike Dolan Guidance Department Mrs. Rosemary Gedeik World Languages Department Mrs. Jeanne Holt-Brabson Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Mrs. Julia Maher Assistant Principal for Student Affairs Mr. Tony Resch Athletic Director
The LIGHTS Team The LIGHTS Team, a Student Assistance Program (SAP), assists La Salle students as well as the families of those students, who face behavioral and/or academic difficulties. The team is comprised of specially-trained school faculty and staff, who meet weekly to discuss the needs of referred students. The LIGHTS Team works to identify problems and seek out solutions. The LIGHTS Team does not diagnose or treat students. The LIGHTS team seeks out and collates information about referred students from a variety of sources, including parents, teachers, coaches, and the school nurse, and uses the information to determine suitable strategies for helping the students.
Families and LIGHTS: Partnership in Assistance The LIGHTS Team works together with the parents of academically or behaviorally troubled students. To that end, the LIGHTS Team contacts parents of referred students early in the process. In some cases, a student will require assistance which La Salle cannot provide. In these cases, the LIGHTS Team will work with parents to facilitate the process of accessing resources in the community.
Help Us Help Your Son The goal of LIGHTS is to help referred students overcome their academic and behavioral difficulties. Ideally, parents and LIGHTS work together toward this goal by offering mutual respect and support, open channels of communication, awareness of the student’s strengths, and shared responsibility.
Student Referrals A student may be referred to the LIGHTS Team in a number of ways. A faculty or staff member may express his or her concerns regarding a student’s academic performance or behavior to a member of the LIGHTS Team. A parent with similar concerns may refer his or her son to the LIGHTS Team. A friend or classmate who is worried about a certain student may refer him to the LIGHTS Team for assistance. A student may refer himself to the LIGHTS Team for assistance. All information about referred students is kept strictly confidential.
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Encourage your son to remain aware and alert online.
Can you help your son deal with a tough teacher?
Your son likely has at least one social networking profile floating out there in cyberspace. You’ve told him not to post his real name, address, phone number, or any disgraceful pictures online.
Sooner or later, every student will encounter a tough teacher. Are you preparing your son for life after high school by helping him deal with this challenge? Answer yes or no to the questions below to find out:
But make sure your son also knows: • How to use the website’s privacy settings. Most social networking websites allow users to limit who is able to see their profiles. Some websites even have a “block” feature where users can restrict people from being able to contact them at all.
1. Have you reminded your son that throughout his life he will have to deal with people who are difficult?
• Not to answer messages or accept friend requests from strangers. Even if someone says he’s a friend of a friend, your son should not communicate with that person until he can verify his identity. • To tell you if someone he doesn’t know is constantly messaging him. You can report cyber harassment to the website administrator or to the police. Have your son keep a record of all messages and the dates they were sent. Reprinted with permission from the February 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
2. Have you talked with your son about his goals for the class? If he wants to earn a good grade, he will need to work with the teacher. 3. Have you brainstormed with your son about things he can do to improve the relationship? 4. Have you explained to your son that the teacher’s attitude does not have to affect him? He is still a capable student who works hard. 5. Will you encourage your son to talk with his guidance counselor if the problem persists? How well are you doing? Each yes means you are helping your son learn how to handle life’s challenging people. For each no answer, try that idea in the quiz. Reprinted with permission from the February 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
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Expectations are road maps for your son.
Do you know how to communicate without snooping?
Setting high expectations for your son is the only way to be certain she will succeed in school. Think of your expectations like a road map – without the map, there’s no guarantee your son will end up at the final destination (or even know what it is). With the map, he’ll be able to successfully find his way.
It can be hard to stay in touch with your son. He wants independence. You want to know what’s going on in his life.
To make sure your expectations for your son are clear: • Talk about future goals. Help your son make plans for the future and figure out how to make those plans a reality. • Discuss the link between effort and outcome. Assure your son that you are more concerned that he give his best effort than that he get all A’s. • Make time to talk about school and schoolwork. Your son will feel that you are interested in his education. • Have your son set routines for homework and chores. This shows your son that you are confident in his abilities to get the “little things” done by himself – and will prepare him to tackle larger goals. Reprinted with permission from the February 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
Keep the lines of communication open – without getting a search warrant. Are you staying in touch without snooping? Answer yes or no to the questions below to find out: 1. Do you encourage your son’s friends to spend time at your house? 2. Do you offer to drive your son and friends to school events? This is a great way to hear what’s going on. 3. Do you schedule one-on-one time with your son Sometimes, this is all it takes for a boy to open up. 4. Do you check your son’s page on social networking sites? Your son is sharing this information with the public, which means he must also share it with you. 5. Do you sometimes just hang out with your son? Watching TV together can lead to great talks. How well are you doing? Each yes means you’re communicating without snooping. For each no answer, try that idea in the quiz.
Teach your son how to create a “study island” for success.
Reprinted with permission from the February 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
Today’s teens never seem to focus on one thing at a time. They send text messages while they read their history. They watch TV while they’re writing their English paper. And they’re not doing any of it well. Research shows that the brain can really focus only on one thing at a time. So one of the best ways you can help your son be successful is to create a “study island.”
Rule out vision problems if your son is having trouble in school.
It should be a quiet place--somewhere your son can focus on studying. And it should be separated from the rest of the world. That means no phone or text messages and no TV. It also means only using the Internet for school work during study time. Have your son try this for a few weeks. Keep track of how long it takes him to do his homework. Also keep track of the grades he receives. Before long, he should begin to notice a difference. When he studies on his “study island,” his grades will go up. Reprinted with permission from the February 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
If your son is having trouble with school, the problem may be his eyes. Studies show that as many as one in four students has a vision problem. Some may be so serious that they can’t see well enough to read the board. Or, they could have trouble seeing close up to read. Not all schools test students’ vision. And students may not know that their academic problems are really caused by poor vision. In particular, close-vision problems may go undetected. Here are some signs your son may have a vision problem: • Squinting. Kids who can’t see well sometimes squint to try to improve their vision. • Headaches. Students who strain to read the board or their book may get headaches. • Holding books too closely. If you notice these signs, ask your doctor for a vision test. A pair of glasses may improve your son’s vision – and his grades. Reprinted with permission from the February 2010 issue of Parents Still Make The Difference! ® (High School Edition). Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute ®, a Division of NIS, Inc.
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Mothers’ Club Susan Bilotta President
Calendar of Events January 31, 2010 February 4, 2010 February 21, 2010 February 28, 2010
Mother/Son Service Project Cafeteria Mothers’ Club Meeting 9:15 am Auditorium Mother/Son Communion Brunch 10:00 am Williamson’s Mother/Son Service Project Cafeteria
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer help is welcome and appreciated at the following upcoming Mothers’ Club events. Please e-mail the contact listed for each event with your availability. January 31, 2010 and February 28, 2010 Mother and Son Service Project Cafeteria 10:00 am Contact: Chris Letcavage cletcavage@comcast.net February 21, 2010 Mother and Son Communion Brunch Williamson’s (for Set-Up) 8:00 am Contact: Joanne Burdulis jcburdulis@aol.com
If you have any questions or would like to donate an item, please contact: Maria Caporizzo (610) 476-4716 mcap123@verizon.net
Fashion Show Fashion Show decorating workshop coming soon. If interested in helping out in this area or any other area in preparing for our evening, please contact: Patrice Lynch bandplynch@aol.com.
New York Trip SOLD OUT!! Wednesday, April 21, 2009 There is a waiting list for this fabulous day. If you are interested, please contact: Mary Beth Szostak mbszostak@aol.com
Senior Mother/Son Liturgy Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:00 pm Auditorium
March 18, 2010 Fashion Show 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:30 to 10:00 pm Presidential Caterers
This is a special event for both seniors and their Moms as you prepare for graduation. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this memorable evening at La Salle. There is no cost to attend this event, but it is reserved for seniors and their Mothers/Special Persons. Look for more information in an upcoming issue of the Belcroft. You will receive your invitation in the mail.
Contact: Maria Caporizzo mcap123@verizon.net
Mothers’ Club Alumnae Committee
Fashion Show and Dinner “Windows To Fashion” Thursday, March 18, 2010 Spring Mill Manor Ivyland, PA Please join us for a night of fun, friendship and fashion at the annual Spring Fashion Show! The Tombola tables will be filled with lots of gifts you will want to win and take home that night! Invitations have been mailed, get your RSVP in. Tickets are limited, so buy them early. As always your financial support is sincerely appreciated and cash donations are welcome.
The Mothers’ Club Alumnae Committee cordially invites all mothers of La Salle students, past and present, to join us when Sister Marie Michelle Donnelly R.S.M. will guide a morning of spiritual renewal on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm. The retreat will be held at Dunleavy Center. Please park in the lot behind Dunleavy. A donation of $10 per person is suggested to cover expenses associated with this event. We hope you will take advantage of this special opportunity to devote some time to prayer and reflection. Please RSVP by January 31, 2010 if you would like to attend: Kathy Caramenico (610) 631-5249 kcaram@yahoo.com
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Mothers’ Club (continued) Keyboards Needed
eScrip
Has your child lost interest in his or her musical keyboard or perhaps received a newer one for Christmas? The Mothers’ Club will be collecting new or gently used musical keyboards for La Salle Academy, so that the students can learn how to play. La Salle Academy is dedicated to educating children in grades 3 through 8 whose potential is limited by social, academic, or financial challenges, and whose parents desire, but cannot afford, a Catholic education.
Help La Salle earn thousands of dollars, It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Powerful!
If you have a keyboard to donate, please contact: JeriBeth Subers jbsubers@verizon.net (215) 641-0522.
Mother/Son Service Project for St. Francis Inn Sunday, January 31, 2010 10:00 am Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:00 am Cafeteria The Mothers’ Club is partnering with Mr. Chuck Cirelli on a service project for mothers and their sons to make sandwiches for the homeless and poor served by St. Francis Inn. We will meet on Sundays before the first Monday of the month to prepare the bagged meals. For information or to participate, please contact: Chris Letcavage cletcavage@comcast.net
Sally Foster Gift Wrap Thank you to all those who supported the Gift Wrap sale! If you still need some gift wrap for your holiday or other gifts La Salle will continue to receive full credit for all orders placed online until June 30, 2010. Go to www.sallyfoster.com, click on support a fundraiser, reference our school’s Account No. 67725, and begin shopping! Your order will be shipped promptly to your home address. If your order is more than $70.00, shipping is free! Any questions, contact: Megan Losier megser58@aol.com
Log onto www.escrip.com and register to do your online shopping with hundreds of merchants at the new “online mall”. The La Salle code is 62525176. In addition to regular shopping, you can even make purchases for travel, airlines and online services. There is no need to leave a credit/debit card number with eScrip. No need to worry if you are already supporting someone else with eScrip as your contributions can be split among several institutions. Local eScrip merchants will contribute up to 8% of the purchases you make to La Salle. 1. Go to www.escrip.com 2. Click on “sign-up” 3. Follow the instructions Also at eScrip, register for Genuardi’s cash back program with your Genuardi’s shopping card number. When you shop at any Genuardi’s store, a percentage of your bill will automatically be credited to La Salle. It’s that easy! Please register soon, so La Salle can be a winner all year long. Any questions, contact: Ann Marie Sanders annmariesanders@verizon.net.
La Salle College High School a “CARING COMMUNITY” Recognizing that we are one La Salle family, the main goal of the Mothers’ Club “Caring Community” is to respond to any special needs, and to celebrate the special occasions, that our students and their families and our faculty members may have. We would like to recognize joyous occasions such as births and marriages, as well as to offer support, prayers (you can ask for your intention to be included by logging on to the “Prayer Chain” article in the Mothers’ Club area of the school’s website), meals, a simple note or phone call during the tough times of illness, death, or other hardships. Please make us aware of when help is needed by contacting: Susan Dearolf (215) 572-1239 susandearolf@comcast.net
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Mothers’ Club (continued) Fran Johnson Enrichment Program
St. Valentine
On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, the Mothers’ Club launched the Fran Johnson Lecture Series with a presentation to all students entitled “Character Does Matter.”
Patron Saint of Lovers February 14, 2010
The Travis Manion Foundation organized and co-sponsored the event which featured Ryan Manion Borek, (sister of 1st Lt. Travis Manion USMC ‘99) and Navy SEAL, Rhodes Scholar, and Humanitarian Eric Greitens of The Mission Continues, which is based in Saint Louis. Mr. Greiten, shared photos and stories from his experiences working with refugees in warn-torn countries to highlight the importance of committing one’s self to serving others and encouraged the students to realize their potential for leadership by learning to work with others. Ms. Manion Borek relayed stories about her brother’s path to leadership and heroism, reminding the students that they need not look far beyond the halls of La Salle to perform acts of courage. She emphasized that her brother Travis was an ordinary boy who faced the same types of choices and challenges the audience faces: getting pinned in a wrestling match and having to get up and go out again next time; watching an injustice to a friend and choosing not to stand by but to say something; even facing the fact that his sister was a better basketball player. Ultimately though, Travis emerged as a Naval Academy graduate and dedicated Marine who stated, “If not me, then who?’, when someone suggested he find a way not to go to Iraq for a second tour of duty where he lost his life. Every boy present for “Character Does Matter” will likely always remember Travis’ self-less statement: “If not me, then who?” In doing so, will perpetuate his legacy as well as the legacy of all LaSalle men educated for lives of service, compassion, courage and commitment. A second “Character Does Matter” lecture will be cosponsored by the Mothers’ Club and the Travis Manion Foundation in the spring. The Fran Johnson Lecture Series is funded through the grant program founded by the Mothers’ Club to honor and remember beloved faculty member, Fran Johnson. Anyone wishing to recommend a speaker for the Fran Johnson Lecture Series should contact Mrs. Julia Maher at (215) 233-2911.
There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Most experts agree that it originated from Valentinus, a physician and priest in Rome, who was martyred on February 14, 270. During his last weeks, the jailer asked Valentius if he would teach his daughter Julia, who had been blind since birth. Valentinus agreed and taught her to pray. Julia asked God to cure her blindness. As Valentinus and Julia prayed together, a bright light shown in the jail and she was healed. On the eve of his death, Valentinus wrote a note to Julia asking her to stay close to God. Legend says that Valentius signed the note “From Your Valentine” and Julia planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave. In 496, Pope Gelasius set aside February 14th to honor St. Valentine. The custom of sending Valentines on this day stems from a medieval belief that birds began to pair on this day. Gradually, February 14th became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the Patron Saint of Lovers. In the USA, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the late 1800’s and are credited for helping to create the likes of Hallmark.
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Mother/Son Communion Brunch Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:30 am – Check-In 10:00 am – Mass and Brunch Williamson Restaurant Easton Road (Route 611) and Blair Mill Road Horsham, PA 19044 Guest Speaker Sean McDermott ’93 Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator $25 per person $60 per family Reservations are required. No tickets will be issued. Your canceled check or credit card statement is your receipt. To make your reservation, please complete the reservation form below and mail with a check.
You may indicate a seating preference or your son’s graduation year, and we will do our best to seat you with his fellow classmates. Seating will be assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis as reservations are received. Given the large number of expected guests, we must receive your reservation no later than February 8, 2010. Please be advised that the Mass will be offered and our speaker will present in the Elkins dining room. If we reach full capacity in that room, subsequent responding guests will enjoy Mass, breakfast, and a full audio-visual feed in the Adams room. This event could sell out completely, so please respond promptly. If you would like to sit with a specific group of friends, please enclose one check for the total amount and list names of all guests on the reservation form. Tables seat a maximum of ten guests. Please arrive by 9:45 am to allow time for seating before Mass. In the event that you have any questions, please contact: Joanne Burdulis (215) 646-7827 jcburdulis@aol.com
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Please return with your check made payable to the “La Salle Mothers’ Club” no later than February 8, 2010. Joanne Lyons 431 Elizabeth Way Hatfield, PA 19440 Payment must be made prior to the event. Please mail your check and form or register online via a secure server at www.lschs.org/mothers FOR INTERNAL USE Reservation Number
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Men of La Salle Bud McGann ‘83 President
Upcoming Calendar of Events
Parent Capital Campaign
Thursday, February 4, 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 Saturday, March 13, 2010 Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Thursday, April 8, 2010 Sunday, April 25, 2010 Sunday, May 2, 2009 Thursday, May 6, 2010 Thursday, May 27, 2010
Paul Colistra ‘00 Major Gifts Officer
Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Open to ALL Fathers Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Open to ALL Fathers Father/Son Bowling Thunderbirds Lanes (Willow Grove, PA) Open to ALL Fathers and Sons Sophomore Branch-Out Day Open to ALL Sophomores and their Fathers Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Nominations Meeting Open to ALL Fathers Father/Son Golf Outing Horsham Valley Country Club Open to ALL Families Baseball Outing Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Camden Yards (Baltimore, MD) Open to ALL Families Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Installation of New Officers Open to ALL Fathers Year-End BBQ/ Picnic
St. Vincent’s Soup Kitchen Every weekend through the end of the school year, the Men of La Salle will continue our service to those less fortunate in our community, by helping to prepare and serve meals at St. Vincent’s. The Soup Kitchen is located at 109 East Price Street in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. This is a great opportunity for fathers and sons to spend some time together in service to the needy in our community, while at the same time setting an example to give back. Volunteers are needed to prepare food every Saturday and serve every Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30 am and 12:30 to 2:30 pm. No experience is needed, just a desire to spend time together and help others. Please go online to sign up and help make a difference.
Father/Son Baseball Outing Details are now being finalized for what is typically a sellout event. Keep an eye out for e-mails as we get closer for the date and time. The Orioles will be playing the Red Sox. The day will begin with Morning Mass, followed by coach bus service to reserved seating in the stadium, and a trip to the Inner Harbor make for an exciting day. Don’t miss this opportunity to share America’s favorite pastime with your sons!
As you all know and have seen by now, we have transformed our campus into one of the finest educational resources available to young men in the Delaware Valley. Combine that with having an elite faculty and staff and we believe that we have secured our ability to attract and maintain the best and brightest students for many more years to come. We believe that the Fulfilling the Promise Capital Campaign has been a success in almost every measure imaginable. This past summer, we decided that it was time to bring the Campaign to our current parents and offer them the opportunity to support what we are offering our young men. We understood that our current parents have more financial demands on them than anyone else in our community and that the economical timing could have been much better, but we felt it necessary to at the very least share our vision and thinking. Our plan, which is still in motion, is to contact our families and offer them a personal visit with our President, Brother Richard, to hear about the state of the school, the Campaign, and to be asked for their support. We didn’t know exactly what we were going to hear on the other end when we started these visits, but we’re sure glad we made the decision to move forward with the idea. These personal visits have served much more of a purpose than just a solicitation for support. What has opened up is a dialogue between both parties and the opportunity to get a glimpse into one another’s mindset on the commonality of a Lasallian education. I know that Brother Richard is very proud that so many of our families have stepped forward for these visits and have generously offered whatever support they could provide. To date, over 30 families have committed $350,000 in gifts to this Campaign and we’re doing our best to get to the rest of our interested families. So, from someone who participates in these visits and is able to observe them as they unfold, I just want to say thank you to all of you that have been open to these visits and please be assured that it has opened up a very important dialogue between parents and educators.
Attention All La Salle Fathers and Sons
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Challenge your Father or Son to a game! Whether you can bowl or not, it’s a great way to spend time together!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Registration 1:30 p.m. • Bowling 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
$24.00 per person includes shoe rental, sodas and snacks. Please register and pay in advance (see below).
Prizes for high game(s), strike on Red Pin, 50/50 Drawing and more! Thunderbird Lanes
1130 North York Road • Willow Grove, PA 19090 www.phillybowl.com • 215.659.1715 Father/Son Registration Form Saturday, March 13, 2010
1. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other 2. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other 3. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other
Form submitted by: Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________________________ Number of Bowlers x $24.00 = Total Enclosed $ _________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: BOWLERS MAY ONLY REGISTER AND PAY AT DOOR IF EVENT IS NOT SOLD OUT.
Please return payment to Men of La Salle to be received no later than March 8th. You may pay at the door, but please email mschluth@alstin with a “heads up” ASAP. Thanks.
4. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other 5. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other 6. Name____________________________________________________Circle One Father/Son/Other
Please return payment and Registration Form to: Men of La Salle Father/Son Bowling Mike Schluth Alstin Communications, Inc. 121 S. Broad St., STE 1600 Email: mschluth@alstin.com Philadelphia, PA 19107 Cell: 215-620-2825
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Varsity Sports Schedules Tony Resch Athletic Director
Basketball
Indoor Track
Joe Dempsey Head Coach February
2 St. Joseph’s Prep 7:00 pm 5 Roman Catholic 7:00 pm 8 Cardinal O’Hara 7:00 pm 12 Bonner-Prendergast 7:30 pm 14 North Catholic 2:30 pm
Pat Devine Head Coach February Home Philadelphia University Home Away Away
Bowling
Steve Faunce Head Coach February
Lehigh University Lehigh University Lehigh University Lehigh University Armory (NY)
Swimming
2 Lansdale Catholic 3:30 pm Thunderbird Lanes
Hockey
Wally Muehlbronner Head Coach February 1 Bishop Eustace Prep 3:45 pm 3 Father Judge 9:00 pm 8 Malvern Prep 7:30 pm 17 Delbarton School 4:20 pm 19 Cardinal O’Hara 7:00 pm
6 TFCA of GP Meet No. 8 8:30 am 12 TFCA of GP Novice Meet 6:30 pm 14 PCL Championship 8:30 am 20 TFCA of GP Meet of Champions 9:00 am 23 Eastern States Championship 6:00 pm
Flyers Skate Zone (NJ) Hatfield Ice World Ice Line Quad Rinks Hatfield Ice World Skatium
Frank Lichtner Head Coach February 9 St. Joseph’s Prep 6:30 pm 12 Ribbon Meet 5:30 pm 19 PCL and District XXII 8:00 am Championship 20 PCL and District XXII 8:00 am Championship
La Salle University Klinger Middle School La Salle University La Salle University
Wrestling Vic Stanley Head Coach February
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PCL Championship
TBD
TBD
“SIGHTS and SOUNDS OF PHILADELPHIA”
La Salle College High School Music Dept
Annual Parents Social & Fundraiser Date: Saturday February 6, 2010 Time: 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm Place: La Salle Auditorium $35 per ticket Cost: Casual Attire
Food, soft drinks, beer and set-ups are included; wine & spirits are B.Y.O.B. We ask that you bring a dessert! Entertainment by La Salle Music Department! Raffles and Theme Gift baskets! Make checks payable to “LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT”
c/o Mary Haney 1342 Osbourne Ave. Roslyn, PA 19001 (215)659(215)659-2596 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ ___________________ Family Name Phone #Tickets @$35 ea.
Son’s Year Amt. enclosed
(tables of 8 must be paid in advance)
8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038
First Class Mail
www.lschs.org
February 2010 Volume Nineteen Number 6
The Official Newsletter of La Salle College High School President Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 Principal Joseph L. Marchese Vice President of Institutional Advancement Daniel L. McGowan Director of Communications and Public Relations Christopher M. Carabello ’82 The Belcroft La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor , PA 19038 215 233 2911 phone 215 233 1418 fax www.lschs.org
The Belcroft is published by La Salle College High School during the months of September through May.
The Belcroft is named in honor of the mansion that first occupied the campus of La Salle College High School. Built in 1927, the home of Clarence M. Brown now serves as the residence of the Christian Brothers Community.
Calendar of Events February 2010
First Class Mail The Belcroft welcomes articles and submissions from the entire La Salle Community. The deadline for submissions is the fifteenth day of the month prior to the date of publication. All submissions received after the fifteenth of the month will not be included in the upcoming issue; rather, will be considered for inclusion in a future issue. The Editor of the The Belcroft reserves the right to make all decisions regarding the content and layout of the newsletter.
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Reports Cards Issued
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Jazz Band Assembly
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Early Dismissal
1:35 pm
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Mothers’ Club Meeting
9:15 am
Men of La Salle Meeting
6:30 pm
5
Winter Dance
7:30 pm
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ACT
9
College Information Night
Alumni Board Meeting
7:30 pm
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Board of Trustees Meeting
2:30 pm
College Information Night
7:15 pm
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Faculty In-Service Day
No Classes
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President’s Day
No Classes
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Registration for Class of 2014
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Ash Wednesday
Registration for Class of 2014
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Mother/Son Communion Brunch
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Registration for Class of 2014
23-24 Junior Urban Challenge 25
Senior 100 Day Celebration
7:15 pm