The Clear-up and Catch Up Newsletter!

Posted Date: 11/17/25 (12:05 PM)

The Clear-Up & Catch-Up Newsletter

November 17, 2025

Why This Newsletter Matters 📣

This edition is especially important because it clears up several questions we’ve been hearing and includes a few updates we want everyone to be on the same page about. Please take a moment to read through everything carefully—these details will help the rest of our month run smoothly and ensure we’re all working together with clarity and consistency. Your attention truly makes a difference!

Upcoming Dates

November Dates:

November 21st- Turkey Trot at 9:00 AM
November 24th-28th- No School (Thanksgiving Break)

December Dates:

December 3th- Fill the Backpacks Day for Foster Kids at 3:30 PM
December 5th- Movie Night- Elf at 6:30 PM
December 8th- 12th- Scholastic Book Fair
December 10th- Winterfest at 6:00 PM
December 12th- No Aftercare
December 19th- Early Release at 12:15 PM- No Aftercare & Gingerbread Day at 9:00 AM
December 22nd - January 4th- Winter Break
January 5th- Professional Development Day (No Students)
January 6th- Student's Return

Clarifying Corner 📝

Over the past few weeks, we’ve received a variety of questions from families about several different topics. To make sure everyone has the same information and feels confident moving forward, we put together this Clarifying Corner. Our goal is simple: clear communication, consistent expectations, and a place where you can easily find the answers you need. Thank you for taking the time to read through these clarifications so we can all stay on the same page!

The Lunch Lowdown: Understanding Required Components 🍽️

We understand the frustration many students and parents feel when certain food items must be taken but sometimes go uneaten. Unfortunately, these requirements are part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and in order to continue offering free and reduced lunches, we are required to follow their guidelines.

To meet NSLP standards, students must select all required components when ordering a school lunch. Even if a student chooses not to eat or drink a particular item, it must still be part of their meal.

Each lunch must include:

One entrée (main course)
One fruit
One vegetable
One grain or bread item
One milk choice (fat-free or 1%)

Why this matters:

These guidelines ensure every student receives a balanced, nutritious meal that meets federal standards. Thank you for understanding and helping us remain compliant so we can continue providing this important program to all families.

Uniform Expectations 👕

Daily Uniform Reminder

We want to take a moment to clarify our school uniform expectations so all students can come to school prepared and we can continue offering fun dress-down opportunities throughout the year.

Our daily uniform options include:

School polo with khaki shorts/pants
Closed-toed running shoes
Gym shirt (on designated gym days only)
Art shirt (on designated art days only)

We love giving students special dress-down days, but in order to continue those privileges, students must follow the standard uniform code every regular school day.

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Now That it is "Chilly"

As the weather gets cooler, please remember:

Students must wear an approved school uniform jacket or long-sleeve shirt, which can be purchased at All Uniform Wear.
We do not have any extras available in the office, so purchasing one is required.
Students may wear a personal jacket when arriving at school, but it must be removed once they enter the classroom.
Hoodies are not permitted at any time.

Thank you for helping us keep our uniform expectations consistent and ensuring our students are dressed for success every day!

All Uniform Wear

Address: 12001 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Phone: (239) 274-7472

Hours:

Monday 9 AM–8 PM

Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM

Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM

Thursday 9 AM–8 PM

Friday 9 AM–8 PM

Saturday 10 AM–8 PM

Sunday 12–5 PM

Schedule Announcements ⏰

NO AFTERCARE —Important Dates to Note ❗

Please be aware of the following aftercare changes:

Friday, December 12th:

There will be no aftercare so our staff can celebrate the holidays together and be recognized for all their hard work.

Friday, December 19th (Early Release):

There will be no aftercare on this day as well. Pickup will be at 12:15 PM.

Thank you for planning ahead and for your understanding as we support our staff and prepare for the holiday break!

Turkey Trot — Parent Information 🦃🏃‍♂️

Parents are invited to join us next Friday, November 21st from 9:00–11:00 AM for our annual Turkey Trot! We will begin welcoming families at 8:50 AM so you can get settled and set up your spots. A designated parent section will be clearly marked for you to sit, watch, and cheer on our runners.

Things to Know:

We encourage families to bring chairs for comfortable seating and extra water for runners.
Parents may not sit with their child’s homeroom. This helps us promote teamwork, school spirit, and whole-school encouragement.
Students may dress in running gear instead of uniforms for the day.
Running shoes are REQUIRED for all students.

If you plan to take your child home after the event, a sign-out station will be available at the gate.

Students who stay at school will enjoy a movie afternoon in the gym following the event.

We look forward to a fun and spirited day with our Dragon families!

Basketball Updates — Travel & Club Teams 🏀

We are excited to share that both our travel basketball team and club basketball team are officially underway for the season! Below you will find the travel team’s upcoming schedule so families can stay informed, plan ahead, and come out to support our athletes.

Travel Team Schedule:

12/4- HOME AGAINST GOOD SHEPHERD

12/11- HOME AGAINST CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY

12/16- HOME AGAINST CAPE CHRISTIAN

12/18-AWAY AT CRESTWELL

1/6 - AWAY AT CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (POSSIBLY CANCELLED)

1/8-HOME AGAINST CROSSPOINTE ACADEMY

1/13-AWAY AT GOOD SHEPHERD

1/15-HOME AGAINST CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY

1/22 HOME AGAINST CAPE CHRISTIAN

1/27-HOME AGAINST CRESTWELL

1/29 HOME AGAINST CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2/5-INTERNAL SCRIMMAGE (LAST GAME)

ALL GAMES WILL BE STARTING AT 4:30 EXCEPT CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY WHICH WILL START AT 4:15.

ADDRESSES FOR SCHOOLS-

CRESTWELL-1901 Park Meadows Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907

GOOD SHEPHERD- 4770 Orange Grove Blvd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Events & Fundraising

Family Movie Night — Featuring Elf! 🎄🎬

Join us for a magical Drive-In Movie Night at De LaSalle! For just $10 per car, families can park on the backfield and enjoy Elf from the comfort of their own vehicles.

December 5th from 6:30PM to 8:00PM. Doors will open at 6PM.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and cozy gear—the sound will be streamed right to your car through our FM transmitter for the full movie experience.

Our Dragon Council will be selling a variety of concessions throughout the night to keep everyone festive and fueled. We’re so excited to feature Elf for a fun, family-friendly evening under the stars.

Please be sure to check Ms. Vauhgn's post for car sign-ups!

We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season together!

Fill the Backpacks for Foster Kids

Please mark your calendars for our next important community event: Fill the Backpacks Day for Foster Kids on Wednesday, December 3, at 3:30 p.m. I will be attaching a sign-up sheet for this effort, and I am excited to work alongside everyone again as we fill the backpacks together for those in need.

Please see Mrs. Chesebro's post or email her with quesitons.

Dining With De LaSalle

We invite you to join us for a fundraising event at Panera Bread (Page Field) on Thursday, December 4, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. De LaSalle Academy will receive 30% of all proceeds from orders placed by our supporters during that time.

Please mention De LaSalle Academy when ordering to ensure your meal supports our school!

Thank you, as always, for your generosity and commitment to our community.

Book Fair Coming Soon! 📚🐉

Our annual Book Fair is right around the corner and will take place the week of December 8th–12th! This is always an exciting event for our students, and we’re looking forward to filling the week with great books, happy readers, and lots of Dragon spirit.

We will need parent volunteers throughout the school day to help make the Book Fair run smoothly. If you’re interested in supporting this fun event, please keep an eye out—a detailed sign-up post will be coming soon!

Thank you in advance for helping us make this year’s Book Fair a success!