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2012 Foreign Exchange Trips
April in Paris…Barcelona and Piacenza”
Illinois State Board of Education Goal 28 states that “students will use their world language to communicate beyond the classroom setting”. This is precisely what LaSalle upper grade students have been doing all year long. This school year, LaSalle families have hosted students from China, Spain, and Germany. ...READ MORE » -
International Gala and Online Auction
The International Gala is LaSalle's annual fun night out. This event helps to build community as we enjoy the company of other parents and the LaSalle staff. It is our reward for the hard work we do throughout the year while also helping to raise needed funds to supplement our Giving Tree campaign. This year we've added an online auction in part to allow us all more time at our event to unwind and enjoy!
This year's event has an international theme featuring cuisine from France, China, Spain and Italy. We will also have a mixologist on hand to provide traditional or modern libation. A DJ will having us taping our toes or perhaps spinning on the dance floor. At the event we will feature teacher treasures, parent parties and several live auction items that you may preview online through our online auction site. Expect to be impressed as we focus on a much deserved night of fun!
If you would like to attend the event but need financial assistance please contact Diana Garay at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We will have a limited number of complimentary tickets available to distribute based on need. If you want to join us, we want you there too! ...READ MORE » -
Message from Principal Elisabeth Heurtefeu
In the international best selling book "The World Is Flat", Thomas L. Friedman shows how companies and individuals now compete across increasingly irrelevant frontiers. LaSalle Language Academy is first and foremost about learning world languages and understanding other cultures. Students at LaSalle all learn another language for nine years and participate in integrated activites helping them understand other cultures and points of view. ...READ MORE »
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MathCounts Competition
On Saturday, February 25, 2012, ten members from LaSalle's math team competed for the first time at the Regional MathCounts competition held at the CNA building in Chicago. Forty-five public, private, and parochial schools covering six regions throughout the city and Cook County competed in the team round. ...READ MORE »
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LaSalle on the Honor Roll of Illinois Schools of Excellence
Early in 2012, the Illinois State Board of Education published the list of schools on the 2011 Illinois Honor Roll. To obtain the School of Excellence Award, schools needed to sustain high performance over the last three years with at least 90% of the students meeting or exceeded state standards in both reading and mathematics. ...READ MORE »
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Math League Competition February 2012
On Saturday February 4th, LaSalle outperformed many other schools in Chicago thanks to the performance of our students who placed as follows:
6th grade individual results: Hannah Lynn-- 3rd place; Erik Haneberg- 5th place; Haley Wellman- 7th place; Lawson Garner- 14th place ...READ MORE » -
Science Fair
On January 27th while many LaSalle students were having fun at Wilmot Mountain (Wisconsin), three students along with their distinguished science fair projects made their way to the regional science fair at Truman College. ...READ MORE »
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LaSalle Language Academy celebrates the Year of the Dragon
On Monday January 23, LaSalle students in grades K-3 were treated to a
Kung Fu demonstration by the Shaolin Temple monks and apprentices, who are
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Global Festivities at LaSalle
December 20 was a busy day at LaSalle. We hosted the principals of a number of local schools in the new Fullerton network. In addition to visiting classes throughout the school, they were also able to observe some of the cultural enrichment activities from which the students at LaSalle benefit.
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LaSalle Language Academy Builds Global Friendships
We are not yet halfway through the school year, and LaSalle Elementary Language Academy is living up to its name, having already hosted two groups of foreign exchange students. In September, a group of eighteen 8th graders and their chaperones from the Instituto Joan Boscá in Barcelona arrived for a two week stay in Chicago.
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Math League Competition: 1st place for LaSalle 8th grade!
The first competition for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math team was held on Saturday, November 5 at Lane Tech. Our Mathletes competed in two rounds: individual and 4 person team. There were over 20 schools competing in our division which made the event extremeley competitive.
Here are the results from the contest:
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Alessa Ringo, LaSalle, 2011 Cross Country City Champion!
On Sunday October 29, 2011, our runners did extremely well. Alessa Ringo finished first in the city leading the one-mile long race from start to finish in 6 minutes 37 seconds. Mauria Oldham finished 3rd (6 min.41 seconds) ! The 5th/6th grade girls as a team won 2nd place! ...READ MORE »
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CPS Cross Country LaSalle Students Shine!
Why are LaSalle students so good at running? It is a collective belief in a healthy life style. ...READ MORE »
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October 20, 2011 Dancing with LaSalle
On October 20, 2011, LaSalle will be celebrating 3 anniversaries. Come dance with us! Event starts at 6 pm on the playground. Download AnniversaryFlyer.pdf
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¡Bienvenidos a Chicago!
After weeks of anticipation, and a long wait at the airport, 18 students and their two teacher chaperones from Barcelona, Spain, finally walked through the Arrivals gate at O’Hare International Terminal. ...READ MORE »
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2011/2012 Substitutes Needed
The substitutes are needed all year round for all grades in general education classrooms or specialized (with endorsement) in science, language arts, social studies, math, Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin.
LaSalle Language Academy is looking for superior teachers already on the CPS list of substitutes. Please read the complete description. Only qualified candidates will be considered. Send VIA EMAIL ONLY: Resume and Letter to Elisabeth Heurtefeu, Principal, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). ...READ MORE » -
LaSalle Overseas’ Trips
During Spring Break, LaSalle families hosted Italian students coming from our sister school located in Piacienza, near Milan. Students from France will also visit us at the end of May. Global citizenship requires to understand other cultures and to learn other languages. The yearly foreign exchange programs are a vital part of LaSalle. ...READ MORE »
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Mayor Daley at LaSalle!
On March 14th, Mayor Daley came to LaSalle and spent one hour with the 6th graders. The students presented their work based on the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. ...READ MORE »
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LaSalle’s First Exchange Program with China
For twenty five years, LaSalle Language Academy has been a pioneer elementary school, offering its 7th and 8th graders exchange programs to Europe (France, Germany, Italy and Spain). ...READ MORE »
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LaSalle Student Wins Anti-Bullying Poster Contest
Dominique Zinserling won 3rd place in the Student Health’s Anti-Bullying Poster Contest. The organization in charge received 940 posters from 65 schools across the city! She will receive an I-Pod Touch and our guidance teacher Ms. George will receive a gift card for encouraging LaSalle students to participate.
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