Parent Connection

We will be in the drop off circle tomorrow collecting items for our Annual Spring Auction. You are also welcome to drop your item off at the Main Office any time tomorrow or if it is manageable, on the bus with your student. For the safety of our students, please do not send wine or alcohol on the bus.

The DeSales Bowling Club is open to grades K- 8. The club will teach students the basics of bowling. This club will be held at Allie Brandt Lanes and will consists of 2 games of bowling, shoe rental and the use of alley balls. The club starts on Monday, March 17th. Permission slips are due this Friday, March 14th. Please follow this link for a permission slip.

Soccer registration information can be found by following the links below. Registrations are due by March 17th.

• Soccer Registration
• Parent-Athlete Concussion Form
• Parent-Athlete Code of Ethics
• Medical Release for Sports Participation

On Monday, March 17th, students may dress out of uniform in as much green as possible for a donation of $1. All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities!

We are excited to announce the prizes for The DeSales Annual “Bid” For Quality Education Spring Raffle!

Grand Prize: $500.00 Cash

2nd Prize: Coach Handbag Set

3rd Prize: BEATS Studio Pro

Each DeSales family is asked to sell 3 books of raffle tickets.Tickets will be coming home with your child early next week.

Every student whose family meets their 3-booklet sales goal will receive recognition on the announcements & a fun mini Mochi squishy! Also, The homeroom with the highest ticket sales will win a pizza party!

All ticket stubs & money must be returned to the DeSales Main Office by Tuesday, April 22nd and winners will be drawn via the online Auction Facebook Page on Friday, April 25th.

Students living within fifteen (15) miles of DeSales are eligible for bus transportation as provided by their local public school district. Bus transportation must be applied for, with the public school district, annually prior to April 1 of the year preceding the transportation need. These transportation requests must be submitted annually.

Please see the forms below and contact your local District contact with questions.

• District Contacts for Busing
• Lockport City School District Transportation Request Form
• Newfane School District Busing Request Form
• Royalton-Hartland School District Busing Request Form
• Starpoint School District Busing Request Form
• Wilson School District Busing Request Form

Students in grades K, 1 & 2 will celebrate their Generation Celebration on:

Wednesday, March 26th

9:40am

Please ask you grandparents & special senior friends to save the date!

The Me & My Guy dance will be held on Friday, April 4th.

More information will be available soon, along with ways in which you can volunteer.

If you'd like to donate a basket or any items for the Me & My Guy basket raffle, we would greatly appreciate your support! Please bring your donations to the next HSA meeting or drop them off at the Main Office. Be sure to label your items for the Dance.

Yearbooks are on sale now for $18 each!

They can be ordered at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ and our school code is 1673225.

If you would like your student to have a yearbook, please pre-order. We only get a handful of extras at delivery and will not be able to guarantee you'd get one without pre-ordering.

Congratulations to our DeSales yearbook cover contest winner, 7th grade artist Evelyn Couturier. Her original artwork will be the cover of our

DeSales 2024-2025 Yearbook.

Runner up design was collaboratively made by Lauren Frank, Annie McCabe and Allie Skrlin and will be featured on inside cover page of the yearbook.

Way to go Knights!

DeSales is excited to welcome back local author Julie Berry. Julie Berry will be visiting DeSales on Monday, March 31 to discuss books, writing, and her latest titles. Julie will conduct presentations for the entire school. Books are available for pre-order using the forms below, or by visiting online www.authorsnote.com.

• Julie Berry Elementary Book Order Form
• Julie Berry Middle School Book Order Form

April HSA Meeting

Tuesday, April 8th

6:30pm

DeSales Cafeteria

March Breakfast Menu

March Lunch Menu

St. Joe's is happy to provide the following opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit campus and would ask that you share this information with your community. Details and registration information is below. For questions, concerns, or more information, contact our Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or admissions@sjci.com.

SPRING OPEN HOUSE for all prospective families

All prospective students and their families are invited to the Spring Open House for private, self-guided tours of our campus. Reservations are available between 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. The event features a campus tour, an explanation of the academic programs and student opportunities, and time to meet teachers, students, coaches, and our admissions team.
Register for Spring Open House

EXPERIENCE ST. JOE'S MORNING PROGRAM for parents of prospective students in grades 6, 7, & 8

Each session will include remarks from our President, Christopher Fulco, Ed.D., and Principal, Mr. James Spillman '95, a tour of campus including opportunities to experience classes in session and an opportunity to interact with current students. The final session is scheduled for Wednesday, 3/12 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Register for the Experience St. Joe's Morning Program

SPRING 7TH GRADE PRACTICE EXAM for prospective students in grade 7

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

If your goal is to become a member of the St. Joe's brotherhood, then now is your chance to find out how you’d perform on the Scholarship & Entrance Exam. We encourage you to take a practice St. Joe's Entrance Exam under normal testing conditions for FREE! Any young man currently in 7th grade is eligible.

Register for the 7th Grade Practice Exam

SUMMER CAMPS for all prospective students

Embark on a summer of fun, sports, learning, and Brotherhood at St. Joe's! Our summer camps are designed to ignite the curiosity and passions of middle school students, offering a diverse array of activities led by St. Joe's teachers and Marauder coaches. Whether your interests lie in sports, music, academics, or beyond, we have something special waiting for you.

Registration for our 2025 summer camps is now open! Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure your spot. Click below to discover the complete list of camp dates and details, and start your journey with St. Joe's today!
Register for St. Joe's Summer Camps

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Email: Knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org
Website: http://www.desalescatholicschool.org/
Location: 6914 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport, NY, USA
Phone: (716)433-6422
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