Parent Connection

Tomorrow, Thursday -May 1st

Wear the color that corresponds to your favorite story!

🔵Blue- Cinderella

🟡Yellow- Beauty & The Beast

🔴Red- Little Red Riding Hood

🎀Pink- Sleeping Beauty

🟢Green- Shrek

🟤Brown- Goldilocks

🟣Purple - Aladdin

Prizes will be given for each child that completes and turns in a reading log by Friday, May 2nd. If we have 90 percent participation, Mrs. Rahill will sit in a dunk tank during field days!

• PARP Information
• Reading Log (PreK - Grade 3)
• Reading Log (Grades 4-5)

Tuesday, May 6th

6:00-7:30 PM

DeSales Gym

DeSales will be hosting a Family STREAM Night. Activities will include reading games, robotics, student art on display, a book swap, Lock City Books, and more. Come explore, create, and learn together as a family. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who participated in and contributed to the DeSales Annual “Bid” for Quality Education Auction. Your generosity plays a vital role in helping us continue to provide a high-quality education for every student. We are truly grateful for your commitment to our DeSales community!

Thank you to the businesses that helped make our Annual Bid for Quality Education Auction possible! Their generous support helps us invest in brighter futures through quality education.When you can, show your appreciation by supporting the businesses that support our mission. Let’s give them the love they deserve, your patronage makes a difference!

Auction pick-up will take place from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on Thursday, May 1st. Auction winners should use the Gym Entrance to pick up items.

A huge thank you to everyone who generously donated to the Principal’s Wish. Together we’ve raised an amazing $6,550 for new laptops for our technology lab and iPads. There’s still time to make a difference!

Donations of all amounts welcome! Donate by following this link.

Cash or checks – Send to the school office

Venmo – @DeSalesCatholic

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this wish come true!

Congratulations to the winners of The DeSales Annual “Bid” For Quality Education Spring Raffle!

Grand Prize $500 Winner - Scott Kazmer

2nd Prize Coach Handbag Set Winner- Heather Nugent

3rd Prize BEATS Studio Pro Winner-Kate Madden

This year's Pizza Party winner is Mrs. Pike's Kindergarten class.

Thank you to everyone who sold tickets!!

Congratulations to our 50/50 Winner - Holiday Israel!

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the ConnectLife Blood Drive this past weekend! Together we helped 51 local patients!

Congratulations to our third marking period honor roll students. Principal Rahill recognized these students after Mass this morning.

Students earning First Honors, with a third quarter average of 95 or higher were presented to the following students: Grade 8: Olivia Baker, Mila DiGiacomo, Emma Haseley, Kaitlyn Kreger & Mary Kate Souliske. Grade 7: Evelyn Couturier, Alexa DeFlippo, Ella Fritz, Lucy Gaskill, Brynn Mazurek, Avery Miller, Joseph Morello, Noah Oliveri, Zachary Parent, Cecelia Ramos, Gia Scapelliti, Vincenzo Scirto & Kiley-Marie Wozniak. Grade 6: Lauren Frank, Natalia Giansante, Kennedy King, Tessa Pytlik, Reiner Rupp, Noah Scheffer & Caroline Webster.

Second Honors, given for academic averages between 90 and 94.9, were presented to the following students: Grade 8: Dellah Anterline, Madison Burns & Julianna Pearl. Grade 7: Emmarie Bancroft, Rudy Brouillette, Jonathan Cordle, Skye Farmer, Jameson Quirk, Katherine Roth & Evelyn Schuster. Grade 6: Arianna Biamonte, Nina Dawes, Delilah Harrer, Harrison Hathaway, Kelsie Israel, Margaret Manning, Mason Mesler, Alexandria Skrlin, Avery Tubinis & Peyton Walk.

Merit Honors, for students with an academic average between 85 and 89.9, were presented to: Grade 8: Delilah Everett, Trenton Kaminiski, Alayna Schutt, Rylan Siuta, Eoin Stodolka & Liam Wright. Grade 7: Alaina Rupp & Charlotte Sidote. Grade 6: Joseph Cassenti, Nekoda Deskins, Marcus Drum & Annie McCabe.

Way to go Knights!

Congratulations to the students who were recognized by Principal Rahill for demonstrating the character trait of Problem Solving before Mass today! Congratulations, Knights!

Many years ago, the Mullane family established a scholarship at DeSales in the name of their father Jack, a graduate of DeSales Catholic High School Class of 1950 and the University of Notre Dame, and a longtime supporter of Catholic education. This generous gift is awarded annually to students who will be attending a Catholic high school.

We are so pleased to share that this year's Mullane Family Scholarship recipients are DeSales 8th graders, Mason Boggs and Mila DiGiacomo! Congratulations Knights!

May HSA Meeting

Tuesday, May 13th

6:30pm

DeSales Cafeteria

DeSales boys: please come join us with your Mom, Grandma, Step-Mom, Aunt, or that one significant Lady in your life! Return this flyer with your payment to DeSales to sign up for the fun!

Progress Reports will be available on Friday, May 16th.

Dear Parents,

Thank you for allowing Catholic Charities’ In School Social Work Program (ISSWP) to support you and your child(ren). To ensure that we continue to provide you with the highest quality service possible, we are asking that you take a moment to complete the survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCB-Clients

We appreciate your time and feedback.

Sincerely,

Christina Schweitzer, BSW

716-346-0653 christina.schweitzer@ccwny.org

May Breakfast Menu

May Lunch Menu

In July 2023, DeSales Catholic School was granted the status of Candidate for Accreditation by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA).

The MSA accreditation process helps schools, and essentially students, continuously grow and improve.

What is MSA?

The Middle States Association is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 125 years, the Middle States accreditation process has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development and advance student achievement.

The Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association accredit early-childhood through post-secondary, non-degree granting public, private, faith-based educational institutions including special purpose schools, and learning services providers.

What is accreditation?

Accreditation is a self-evaluation process that schools and school systems voluntarily use to demonstrate they are meeting a defined set of research-based performance standards. The standards examine schools in a holistic way, supplementing student-testing data to provide a more complete measure of a school’s performance and chart a strategic and realistic course for continuous school improvement.

The MSA Standards for Accreditation

When it comes to evaluating schools and school systems, the Middle States Association looks at the whole school- not just test scores. We realize that improving outcomes requires a comprehensive approach. When we assess whether a school should be accredited we look at how the school performs in MSA’s accreditation process and evaluate your institution holistically, focusing on five core areas that ensure excellence and continuous growth. These are:

● Foundations: Align your mission, core values, and goals with the needs of your school community to create a clear vision for success.

● Governance and Organization: Establish effective leadership, governance structures, and policies to guide decision-making and promote ethical practices.

● Student Well-Being: Create a safe, inclusive environment that prioritizes the physical, emotional, and social development of all students.

● Resources: Optimize financial, human, and physical resources to ensure sustainability and support for educational goals.

● Teaching and Learning: Deliver a rigorous, mission-aligned curriculum that promotes student achievement and prepares learners for future success.

To learn more about The Middle States Association, visit: https://www.msa-cess.org

Vision Statement

• DeSales students will be well-equipped to successfully meet the challenges of modern day society with faith, dignity and integrity.

Mission Statement

• Is a center of excellence that inspires individual students to reach their greatest potential inside and outside the classroom.

• Is a nurturing community dedicated to advancing the highest academic standards and an exceptional faith-based education rooted in the values of love, compassion, mercy, sacrifice and justice as taught by St. Francis DeSales.

• Provides students with the fundamental building blocks to be innovative, critical-thinkers, and responsible future leaders.

Cardinal O'Hara's upcoming Catholic High School Practice Entrance Exam this Saturday, May 3rd.

7th Grade Practice Entrance Exam

Saturday, May 3rd

8:30am-12pm

Free

Open to all 7th grade boys and girls

Register online

Summer Camp for 7th graders- Entrance Exam Prep Course, July 21-25. For more details and the full summer camp lineup, families can visit Cardinal O'Hara Summer Camps

Sign up with friends and family!

Space is limited, register today! Registration will close when we reach capacity or on May 23rd.

For more information, email the Independent Health Foundation at foundation@independenthealth.com.

Anjo Baseball & Softball in person sign ups are at AnJo Fields this Saturday, May 3rd 10-12 p.m.

Movie Night for 4th–12th Graders!

All youth in the Central Niagara Catholic Family are invited to a special Movie Night on May 7th from 6–9 PM!

We’ll watch an inspiring film about identity, courage, and embracing your unique gifts—followed by age-specific discussions to help youth overcome self-doubt and realize that anyone can make a difference in the world.

Snacks, friends, and faith-filled fun guaranteed! Don’t miss it! Friends are welcome!

Calling all girls in grades 4–8!

Join us for a summer of FUN at MSM!

Summer camps run June 30 through August 17 in a variety of subjects. From Cooking to Crew to the Taylor Swift Experience, we’ve got something for everyone.

Registration opens soon!

*NEW Bundle Packages*

Register for three or more summer camps and SAVE!

https://www.msmacademy.org/annual-event/2025-summer-camps/

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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