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August 2014
La Salle Academy NEWSLETTER
St. Anthony Parish St. Benedict Parish St. John Baptist de La Salle Parish
440 Holland Street
Shillington, PA 19607
610-777-7392
Theme: “Live By Faith”
We at la Salle, will be encouraging our students to live by faith this school year.
If we practice our faith by living our faith, we will be the forgiving, compassionate, loving, caring
people God calls us to be. If we live by faith, we will not worry or be afraid. We will “fear
not.” (Wouldn’t that be a great way for children to live?) We will stop judging others and trust God
with our lives. We would live, By Faith, and not by sight.
“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
John 20:29-30
Reminders:
August 24th—Open House for Preschool, Pre-K,
Kindergarten, and families new to La Salle
August 26th—School Opens Preschool and K-8
La Care Extended Day Program begins
August 27th—Prekindergarten Opens
August 29th—School Closed
September 1st—Labor Day—School Closed
September 11th—Parent Back To School Night
October 16th—Confirmation
October 17th—School Pictures
October 31st—Walk-a-thon & Halloween Activities
Hot Lunch will be available Tuesday, August 26th.
Milk, water, and lemonade will be sold for 50 cents.
Snacks will also be sold.
If purchasing hot lunch, be sure to make a check payable
to Maschio’s in the amount of $3.25 per lunch or you
may purchase a 5-day ticket for $16.25 (first week menu
shown below). Details will be in your first day packet to
be sent home August 26th.
25
26 Bacon Cheeseburger
French Fries
Fruit Cup
27
Hot Dog, Mac &
Cheese
Green Beans
Fruit
28 Pancakes
Sausage
Hash Browns
Oranges
29
No
School
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Students will take home a First Day Packet of information on August 26th. It will include information on hot lunch, emergency
cards, stationery, policies, preschool and prekindergarten tuition envelopes, etc.
Full service lunch begins Tuesday, August 26th. Additional lunch information will be placed in the August 26th take-home
envelope. Drinks and snacks will also be available for purchase.
A listing of stationery supplies (1-8) to be purchased by the student was sent home in the June report card. A listing & charge
for school-supplied stationery will be included in the First Day Packet. The information is available in the school office and on
the website www.lsabear.org.
Student classroom assignments (Preschool-Grade 8) will be posted at La Salle on August 23rd.
Please find the Transportation Form on Page 8 of this newsletter. Parents, please be sure to complete a separate form for
each child in grades PK to 3. This information is needed on the first day. Individual notes will also work.
Parents of children in Grades PK-6 new to the La Care Program, please contact the school office prior to first day of school to
register. (Additional information on Page 3)
First Day Needs:
Fourth Quarter Happenings:
On May 23rd, Kindergarten and the 8th grade students participated in Letter People Day. Each kindergarten student dressed up
as their Letter Person and partnered up with their 8th grade counterpart for the day’s activities.
Fourth grade began raising butterflies on May 5th and released 16 beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies on May 27th.
Kindergarten Dinosaurs were on parade through the La Salle classrooms and hallways, and the students celebrated Grandparents
Day with their favorite Grandparents.
May Procession was held May 15th.
The students raised funds for the American Cancer Society on May 16th with the Congo for Cancer Dance.
A Volunteer Luncheon was held on May 30th to thank our senior volunteers for their dedication and service each week through the
school year.
The 6th grade performed “Shrek” on May 30th.
Dr. Siberski took time out of his busy schedule in the ER to instruct the 7th grade on First Aid as evidenced by the class photo
below.
Along with field trips to Harrisburg, Hopewell, Padre Pio Shrine, Hershey Zoo, Da Vinci Science Center, Hands On House, and 8th
Grade’s trip to Baltimore Inner Harbor, etc. in addition to our regular curriculum, it was a very busy quarter!
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Things You Should Know:
Books: All books are to be covered and carried in a school bag
or tote bag. Textbooks are to be covered with brown
paper, book sox, or a book cover that can be purchased
at the school.
All workbooks must be covered with clear contact
paper. Workbooks covered with contact paper are easy
to identify and stay in good shape for the whole year.
Workbooks should be covered by Monday,
September 8th.
Before you put the contact paper on, please write your
child’s name and grade on the cover of the book.
Written & Verbal Communications:
School-Home Communications have a “Got-It” Slip on
the bottom. Please sign and detach slip and return it to
school the next day.
Verbal Communications—We are requesting that all
members of our faculty and staff be addressed as Miss,
Mrs., or Mr. at school and school functions. We feel
that this is a good policy when conducting school busi-
ness. We will likewise address our parents in this man-
ner. Our students are encouraged to address all adults
as Miss, Mrs., or Mr., both in and out of school.
Youngest & Only Take-Home Folder—Information from
school is sent home weekly on Wednesday with the
youngest child.
Bus Schedule—If you haven’t requested bus transportation by
filling out a form during the past school year, please
contact your local school district. The public districts
do not provide Preschool or Prekindergarten busing.
BCIU 610-987-8620
Cocalico School District 717-336-1574
Conrad Weiser School District 610-693-8561
Daniel Boone School District 610-582-6161
Exeter 610-779-0410
Eastern Lancaster Sch. District 717-354-1133
Governor Mifflin Sch. District 610-775-1464
Muhlenberg School District 610-921-8000
Oley School District 610-987-4100
Reading School District 610-371-5824
(Call La Salle Office for Schedule) 610-777-7392
Twin Valley School District 610-286-8624
Wilson School District 610-670-0180
Wyomissing School District 610-374-0739
La Salle Academy Website, lsabear.org
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La Care Extended Day Care— “La Care” is an extended day
program at La Salle for children in grades Prekinder-
garten-6. La Care provides a safe, loving environment,
a daily snack, a designated homework period, outdoor
playtime, arts and crafts, games, and activities. Hours
of Operation are Monday through Friday, 2:30—6:00pm
when school is in session. Fees are $8.00 per day if
picked up by 4:30pm or $10.00 per day if picked up
after 4:30pm for registered families. Drop-in fees are
$9.00 per day if picked up by 4:30pm or $11.00 per day
if picked up after 4:30pm for non-registered families.
For more information and registration, please call the
school office. New students to La Salle planning to use
La Care on August 26th, please be sure to contact the
office prior to the first day of school.
Earning Super Saver for La Salle Tuition—If you shop at
Redners, Weis, Giant, or Weavers, your family could be
earning credit for tuition with the PTO Super Saver
Program. For every $100 in certificates purchased,
your account earns $3 credit toward your child’s tuition
for the following year (for use at La Salle Academy or
Berks Catholic High School for 8th grade students).
Simply fill out the Super Saver envelope indicating
your store card preference, enclose a check to La Salle
Supersavers, and turn in the order to the La Salle
office. Orders may be sent home with your child or
picked up in the office. More complete information on
the program will be sent home from the PTO in
September.
Redner’s Receipts —La Salle Academy invites you to partici-
pate in Redner’s Save-A-Tape Program. The school
receives a 1% rebate on total allowable purchase. Once
enrolled in the program, your receipts can then be sent
to school, and the office will process them for rebate.
Box Tops For Education—La Salle’s PTO is also continuing to
collect Box Tops For Education. As in the past, the box
tops can be turned in to your child’s homeroom teacher.
At year-end, the PTO sponsors a homeroom pizza party
for the winning homeroom.
Donating or Memorializing—If you would like to memorialize
a loved one, La Salle provides opportunities to do so.
One way that you can memorialize a loved one is by
donating to La Salle. We welcome monetary donations,
no gift is too small. Please keep in mind that we have a
Library Fund, a Science Fund, and a Technology Fund.
Please call the school office for details.
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First Honors—7th Grade
Madalyn Barbon
Kayla Davis
Ide Doran-Jones
Hilary Good
Lukas Nittinger
Matthew Silver
Jasmine Slusser
Mark Stone
Giavanni Vicari
Caraline Young
First Honors—6th Grade
Isabella DePaul
Lauren Hagan
Emily Heck
Ryan Keiper
Rahul Mannepuli
Kaylie Vu
Second Honors—6th Grade
Elijah Briggs
Evan Shaffer
Daniel Stahovich
First Honors—8th Grade
Ryenne Carroll
Shae Himmelberger
Justin Schuetz
Owen Winters
Second Honors—8th Grade
Mia Betancourt
Mark Equi
Braden Hecker
Kennedi Kutz
Elizabeth Orlando
Brianna Spencer
Honor Roll For Fourth Quarter 2014:
Honorable Mention—7th Gr.
Tres Bonner
Second Honors—7th Grade
Adam Brezina
Laura Horn
Jason Metz
Lauren Wails
Fourth Quarter Certificates: Religion: Sydney Brown, Owen Balthaser, Kate Barbon, Prem Patel, Kaylie Vu, Lukas Nittinger, Nikolas Freese
Algebra: Mark Equi
Mathematics: Kush Patel, Paige Hagan, David Yeckley, Shelby Edwardson, Elijah Briggs, Jason Metz, Elizabeth Orlando
Language Arts: Drew Rosselli, Ian Shiery, Jade Matthias, Michael Schuetz, Brigham Kobularcik, Mark Stone,
Natalie Wawrzonek
Literature: Madalyn Barbon, Brianna Spencer
Spelling: Molly Yohn, Michaela Burkey, Robert Silver, Ethan Gabrick, Lauren Hagan
Vocabulary: Ide Doran-Jones, Kennedi Kutz
Science: Luke Bennethum, Ryan McMillan, Jeel Patel, Brooke Burows, Rahul Mannepuli, Hilary Good, Mia Betancourt
Social Studies: Baylor Kobularcik, Amalia Bellini, Garrett Horn, Dale Belville, Daniel Stahovich, Jasmine Slusser,
Isabella Avadanian
Most Improved Student: Kylie Rozum, Gabriel Anton, Julian Torcivia, Joshua Stahovich, Emily Heck, Tres Bonner,
Justin Schuetz
La Salle Telephone Numbers La Salle Academy Office 610-777-7392
LaCare (2:30-6:00 PM) 610-777-8403
La Salle Academy Fax 610-777-1280
La Salle E-Mail [email protected]
Web Site: www.lsabear.org
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The following students who were awarded the 8th Grade Annual Scholarship Awards: Justin Schuetz—Religion, Braden
Hecker—Mathematics, Shae Himmelberger—Algebra I, Mia Betancourt—Language Arts, Ryenne Carroll—Literature,
Mark Equi—Vocabulary, Owen Winters—Social Studies, Isabella Avadanian—Science, Shae Himmelberger—Computer Technol-
ogy, Shae Himmelberger—Art, Kennedi Kutz—Music, Brianna Spencer—Physical Education.
The following 8th grade students who received the 2014 Gold Presidential Academic Excellence Award: Shae Himmelberger,
Ryenne Carroll, Mark Equi, Justin Schuetz, Brianna Spencer, Owen Winters.
The following 8th grade students who received the 2014 Silver Presidential Academic Achievement Award: Isabella Avadanian,
Braden Hecker, Kennedi Kutz, Elizabeth Orlando.
Shae Himmelberger and Owen Winters who received the PTO Annual Catholic High School Scholarship Award, Justin Schuetz
who received the Berks Catholic High School Lois Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship Award, Ryenne Carroll who received the
Berks Catholic High School Bernadette Wakefield Memorial Scholarship, Mark Equi and Braden Hecker who received the
Annual Knights of Columbus Scholarship Award, Elizabeth Orlando who received the Kurt Snyder Memorial Scholarship
Award, Kennedi Kutz who received a Scholarship in Memory of Father Larry Hess,
and Clemente Pane who received the CYO Scholarship Award.
The following students who received the CYO Religion Award: Owen Balthaser,
Luke Bennethum, Daniel Bleile, Michaela Burkey, Madison Cannon, Mary Henefer,
Emma Metzler, Gianna Olinger, Ian Shiery, and Bailey Ziolkowski (grade 3), Jillian
Avadanian, Paul Avadanian, Kate Barbon, Luke Brezina, Jude Galvin, Maya Metz,
Jeel Patel, Robert Silver, and David Yeckley (grade 4), Gina Coccia, Mariella
Frisina, Lucas Hyneman, Michael Schuetz, Molly Shiery, and Megan Vance (grade
5), and Isabella Avadanian (grade 8).
The following students who received the American Citizenship Award: Seth Toal
and Mia Kirwan (kindergarten), Antonia Pitruzzella and Gabrieelle Casalenuovo
(grade 1), Nathaniel Karwejna (grade 2), Alexander Witmer and Elise Kirwan (grade
3), Kate Barbon (grade 4), Mandy Maiers (grade 5), Hailie Yoder (grade 6), and
Jason Metz (grade 7). Isabella Avadanian and Owen Winters, our American Legion Award Winners, who
represented La Salle in the Shillington Memorial Day Parade.
Kennedi Kutz and Justin Schuetz who received the CYO Lou Birch Spirit Award.
The following students who achieved perfect attendance in the 2013—2014 school year: Holly Adolphe, Jaydin Valazquez
(kindergarten), Austin Sell (grade 1), Aleah Corum, Nathaniel Karwejna (grade 2), Daniel Bleile, Sydney Brown, Isabella Reali
(grade 3), Pierce Kasting, Jeel Patel (grade 4), Gina Coccia, Prem Patel (grade 5), Jase Fowler, Liam Galvin, Rahul Mannepuli,
Prit Patel (grade 6), Sonia Mannepuli (grade 7), and Braden Hecker (grade 8) .
The 6th grade class on an amazing performance of “Shrek” on May 30th before parents, friends, and family.
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We would like to recognize and thank the wonderful
parents in the Parent Teacher Organization who have worked so
hard over the past year. Not only have they provided many en-
joyable activities, and social events, but through their efforts and
generosity they have been able to provide many new items which
will continue to benefit our children.
Thank you, PTO for providing the following this year:
funds for technology, including new computers and SMART
Board, two scholarships to Berks Catholic High School, $500 per
grade level for field trips, first day welcoming coffee, teacher
appreciation luncheon, May Procession refreshments, graduation
refreshments, sacrament breakfast for the children, field day
refreshments for the children, Holiday Santa, Volunteer Tea
refreshments, and Fun Friday at the end of each quarter/year.
Thank you to our PTO Officers:
Mrs. Stacey DePaul, President
Mrs. Wendy Yeckley, Vice President
Mrs. Deneen Giesen, Treasurer
Mrs. Amy Matthias, Secretary
Mrs. Suzette Hagan & Mrs. Caroline Yoder, Social
Committee
Mrs. Colleen Mulholland & Mrs. Amy Matthias, Super
Savers
Mrs. Diane Rollins & Mrs. Wendy Yeckley, Fundraising
Mrs. Colleen Bleile & Mrs. Barbara Silver, Homeroom
Mothers Committee
Thank you to all of our homeroom mothers who gave
their time and energy all year for the La Salle children.
The PTO is open to all adults at La Salle Academy.
They are always ready to welcome new people, and it is a great
place to get to know the parents in your child’s classroom.
Meetings are held on a monthly basis and last approximately one
hour. Please consider joining this worthwhile organization. If
you cannot attend the regular meetings, even attending one
meeting will help them to make a difference. The meetings are
usually held the first Monday of the month.
PTO Thank You:
Best Wishes to the Class of 2014
Girls’ Optional School Summer Uniform (Gr.1-6): Light
blue short-sleeved polo shirt with school insignia, navy blue
walking shorts or navy blue skort, solid dark-colored belt,
white crew socks (must cover the entire ankle; no peds, no
half-socks, etc.), sneakers
Boys’ Optional School Summer Uniform (Gr.1-6): Light
blue short-sleeved polo shirt with school insignia, navy
blue shorts, solid dark-colored belt, white crew socks (must
cover the entire ankle; no peds, no half-socks, etc.),
sneakers
Optional Summer Uniform may be worn through October 15th & after April 15th
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Girls’ Junior High Regular School Uniform (Grades 7&8): Blue Oxford-style blouse, uniform plaid skort (available from
McGinn School Apparel, located at 12 S. 5th Avenue, West Reading (610-939-503), solid navy blue tights, knee high socks.
Girls’ Regular School Uniform (Grades 1-6): Standard blue
plaid jumper (knee length/meaning uniform touches the
knee), solid pastel blue uniform blouse (Peter Pan collar),
solid navy blue knee socks or leotards, solid navy blue
cardigan, or pullover sweater, or sweatshirt with La Salle
logo. A uniform emblem is required on the jumper and can
be purchased at the school office for $2.50.
Shoes: Shoes include Docksiders, Bucks, Loafers, Saddle Shoes,
Oxfords (below the ankle). No boot-type shoes, hiking
shoes, work shoes, sandals, open toe, open topped, or open
backed shoes are permitted. No shoes with high or thick
heels are permitted.
Boys’ Regular School Uniform (Grades 1-8): Solid navy
blue trousers worn at the waist, not over the hips, solid
dark-colored belt, solid pastel blue dress shirts tucked in so
that the belt line is visible, solid navy blue tie, solid navy
blue cardigan, or pullover sweater, or sweatshirt with La
Salle logo.
Shoes: Shoes include Docksiders, Bucks, Loafers, Saddle
Shoes, Oxfords (below the ankle). No boot-type shoes, hik-
ing shoes, work shoes, sandals, open toe, open topped, or
open backed shoes are permitted. No shoes with high or
thick heels are permitted.
La Salle Academy 2014-2015 Dress Code
Gym Uniform—Boys & Girls: Solid navy blue T-shirt with school name, solid navy blue pair of shorts (no “short”
shorts), solid navy blue sweatpants, white crew socks (must cover the entire ankle – no half-socks, no peds), sneakers.
Grades 1, 2, and 3 will wear their gym uniforms on gym day. Grades 4-8 will bring their gym uniform to school and change
in school. Students may also wear La Salle Wear shorts and shirts as an alternative to the above-stated gym uniform.
La Salle Wear may be purchased online at lsabear.org.
Uniform Exchange Please remember that La Salle also has a limited uniform exchange. Please feel free to utilize it during school office hours
(9:00am—3:00pm).
Farewell to:
Mr. Stephen Falencki, our music
teacher, and Mrs. Tanya Win-
ters, our physical education
teacher, who will not be return-
ing this Fall, and
Mrs. Regina Bierbower who is retiring from La
Salle after many years of devoted service.
We will miss you all and wish you the very best!
Girls’ Junior High Optional Summer Uniform (Gr. 7&8):
Light blue short-sleeved polo shirt with school insignia,
plaid skort, white crew socks (must cover the entire an-
kle—no half-socks, no peds)
Boys’ Junior High Optional Summer Uniform (Gr. 7&8):
Light blue short-sleeved polo shirt with school insignia,
navy blue uniform pants/shorts, solid dark-colored belt,
white crew socks (must cover the entire ankle—no half-
socks, no peds.)
In compliance with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
(AHERA), an inspection for asbestos containing building materials was performed at each of our schools within the Dio-
cese of Allentown. A copy of the inspection reports are on file in each school’s administrative office for your review any
time during normal school hours. In the event you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school’s Principal or
the Diocesan Asbestos Coordinator.
Grades 1-3 Individual Student Transportation Information (Please complete and send to school on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014 with your child.)
Student Name: Grade
Please check one: Public School Bus/Van Walker
Car Rider Lot 2 Lot 3
If you checked Public School Bus/Van, complete the following:
*Name of Public School District:
*Bus Number(s) that you use to come to La Salle: 1st bus no. Transfer Bus No.
*Bus Number(s) that you use to leave La Salle: 1st bus no. Transfer Bus No.
Please make a major effort to make your children’s first day transportation plan the same plan
that they will be following throughout the year.
Please be aware of the following special circumstances concerning my child’s transportation arrangements:
Thank you to our Pastors, Father Richard Clement
(St. John), Father Philip Rodgers (St. Benedict), and
the late Father Larry Hess (St. Anthony), and to all of
the parishioners for their support of
La Salle Academy.
Thank you to
our generous
sr. volunteers
who help with
the lunches
daily in the
cafeteria.
Shown at left
at the
Volunteer
Luncheon on
May 30th.
