Principal's Perspective  |  November 3, 2022

Dear Parents & Guardians,


This year feels different! At least different from the past couple of years. At least for me. I am inspired by the daily buzz of academic preparation in our classrooms, the reminders of faith, service, and community through Lasallian Youth and other extracurricular activities, and the continual efforts to foster respect in everything we do. It is reassuring that we are doing all of this without the relentless urgency of the pandemic.


Service

The City of D under the direction of Mr. Dowling organized a Halloween Blood Drive as part of our larger Lasallian commitment to giving back to our community.


College Bound

Together, our Student Services Division and Admissions Office have organized very successful college fairs this fall to further enlighten our students about their postsecondary options. Read more.


Podcast - Meteors Pulse, Episode 2

Seniors Isella and Mia host the latest installment of the Meteors Pulse. Find out what they learned about our recent Fall Open House. Listen here.


ComEd Career Day

Recently, Mr. Cunat and our students joined over 2,000 students from around Chicago to participate in the ComEd Career Day event that was held at the United Center. Read more.


Coffee and Conversations with President Tirpak

We're grateful to the parents who recently engaged with our president, Anne Marie Tirpak over coffee and conversation earlier this week.


All Saints Day Community Mass

Father David Jones of St. Benedict the African presided over a school-wide gathering with members from the greater De La Salle community joining in on the celebration. View photos.

October Student and Educator Awards

Liliana (Lily) Garcia

Meteor of the Month

Read more.

Mr. Chris Wood

Lasallian Educator of the Month

Read more.

I want to thank you for being partners in our mission to provide a robust Lasallian education. Our school truly is a place where great futures begin.


Sincerely,


Thomas Schergen '97

Principal


First-Ever Dancing with D on November 19

Some of you may have heard that the Advancement Team has been working with a group of students to host our first ever dance-a-thon fundraiser. Funds will be raised throughout the entire month of November, but the "main event" of this campaign will take place as a dance, on the evening of Saturday, November 19th.


Ms. Lindsey Naughton is in search of parent volunteers. If you are able, there are three (3) shifts available. View your options and sign up here.


The night promises to be a great chance to interact with our students in a fun and casual setting, all while raising funds for our school.

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

Nov 6: Daylight Savings Time Ends

Nov 8: Election Day

Nov 9: Gold Wednesday, 12:45pm Dismissal

Nov 11: Veteran's Day; Fall Variety Show, 5:00pm

Nov 14: Open Parent Association Meeting & Community Conversations, 6:00-7:00pm (Register)

Nov 14: Meteors Brighten Lives Giving Drive Begins (thru Dec 15)

Nov 16: Regular Schedule

Nov 18: Blue Friday, 2:00pm Dismissal; Turkey Bowl/Choice Day

Nov 19-27: Thanksgiving Break - No Classes

UPCOMING ADMISSIONS EVENTS

Nov 9: Prospective Student Info Session - Virtual (Register)

Nov 10: Parent Info Session & Tour (Register)

Nov 12: Open House; 9:00am - Noon (Register)

Nov 15: Grade School FACTS Workshop (Register)

Nov 29: Parent Info Session & Tour (Register)

Dec 3: High School Entrance Exam

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Nov 19: Dancing with D Student Fundraiser (Register)

Nov 29: Giving Tuesday - Fund for Excellence (Donate or text "dlsfund" to 243725)

Dec 6: St. Nicholas Day Parents' Cocoa and Coffee with the President (RSVP)

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