Parent Connection

On Friday, April 22nd we will hold a $1 dress down day to benefit the people of the Ukraine.

Students may dress down for a donation of $1 or more. Regular uniform is also fine.

Come celebrate A Knight Under the Stars!

DeSales Me & My Guy Dance!

Friday, April 29th

7:00pm-9:00pm

Girls in preschool through Grade 8 are invited to attend with their favorite 'Guy.' Will you bring your Dad? Your Grandpa? Your favorite Uncle? Girls are welcome to bring any male role model as their 'Guy.' Whomever you bring, we can't wait for you to join us for a night of dancing, music, photo booth fun, refreshments, light appetizers & basket raffle! The cost is $25.00 per family. Please return this form with payment to the Main Office by Friday, April 22nd.

YARD PARTY Raffle

This years online Raffle will be for the ultimate YARD PARTY! Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be purchased here:

www.desalescatholicschool.org/Parents/Auction

The winner will get this fun backyard package which includes everything you see pictured- Coleman Cooler, $25 Consumers Beverages gift card, Kan Jam, Cornhole, Yardzee and Yard Pong. Retail value $400!

The winner will be drawn on April 22nd.

Join us on Saturday, April 23rd, 9:00am until 12:00pm as we prepare the DeSales grounds for Spring. Bring your family, rakes, gloves, shovels and help us!

All are welcome! Bring the whole family.

Please contact Mike Manning with any questions.

DeSales is looking to acquire quotes for some potential work this summer. If your company would like to quote any of the following, please email Kim Knuutila at knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org or Joe Kearns at Kearnsj@desalescatholicschool.org

Siding

Exterior Electrical

Exterior Painting

Exterior Door Replacement

Quotes needed ASAP. Companies may also call (716)433-6422 and ask for Joe Kearns or Kim Knuutila.

Reminder: If your family would like to apply for DeSales tuition assistance, please submit the application linked below. The deadline was April 15th, but because it was while we were on break, we will be accepting them until April 29th.

If you have questions about Financial Aid/Tuition Assistance, please contact Mrs. Annette Wojcinski at wojcinskia@desalescatholicschool.org.

• DeSales Tuition Assistance Guidelines
• DeSales Tuition Assistance Application

On April 26th & 27th (make-up day, April 28th), we will be giving the New York State Assessment in Mathematics to all students in grades 3-8. As was the case last year, opting out will not take place for the following reasons:

• The tests help us to help your children. The Lockport City School District looks at students’ state test scores as a factor in determining eligibility for special education services.
• We use the data from these tests to guide our curriculum.
• Student performance on these tests does not affect their report card grades.
• It is important to know how DeSales compares with other private and public schools in our area and across the state.

Below are some test taking tips to help your child do his or her best:

The night before:

• Help your child get to bed on time. Research shows that well-rested students perform better on assessments.
• Keep your routine as normal as possible. Upsetting natural routines can add to anxiety and concern.
• Mention the test to show you're interested and encourage them to do their best.
• Plan ahead to avoid conflicts on the morning of test days.

The morning of the test:

• Get up early to avoid rushing. Be sure your child is at school on time.
• Prepare a healthy, filling breakfast.
• Acknowledge that tests can be tricky and are designed so no one will know every single answer. So, no need to be concerned if you are faced with a problem you don't know how to solve. Explain that doing your best is what counts.

After the test:

• Talk to your child about their feelings about the test, make sure to acknowledge the effort they put in.
• Praise them for their hard work!

Thanks for your cooperation in helping us ensure your child is receiving the best education we can provide!

Our Parents as Reading Program is set to take place throughout the month of May with great events planned, such as Mystery Reader Mondays, reading-related dress down days, and a visit from author Julie Berry!

Julie will conduct presentations to the entire school. Books are available for pre-order using this form or by visiting www.AuthorsNote.com/DeSales-Author-Visit.

Details on Mystery Reader Mondays will be coming home this Friday, and PARP forms will be sent home next week. Please be sure to check your child’s backpack to see all the fun activities we have planned to encourage reading both at school and at home.

The next HSA Meeting will be held in the DeSales Cafeteria, Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm.

Just for attending you will be entered into a raffle for a prize and your student will earn a dress down day!

If you need to reach the School Nurse, Renee Nye, please call (716)434-4680.

Menus

• April Breakfast Menu 2022
• April Lunch Menu 2022
• May Breakfast Menu 2022
• May Lunch Menu 2022

The Start of Something Great!

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