DeSales Parent Connection

Help us spread the word about DeSales Open House!

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January 28th - February 3rd

The 2024 Catholic Schools Week activities at DeSales will focus on our theme of

Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.

Follow this link to learn more about the fun dress down days, school-wide service project and activities the DeSales Student Council has planned.

A revised school year calendar was sent home this week to reflect the Staff Development Day change. Please note that March 8, 2024 will be a normal school day for students and staff. March 22, 2024 is now a Staff Development Day with no school for students.

Please follow this link to view the school year calendar.

Re-registration for current DeSales families for 2024-2025 is open! Please follow this link to find out more and to register now.

This morning after Mass we recognized the following students for demonstrating the January Character Trait, determination:

Easton Hornquist, Ella Scapelliti, Lauren Frank, AJ Burch, Jack Rankie, Giovanna Gugliuzza, Skylar Doxey, Olivia Parsons, Mari Darnell, Marcus Drum, Rudy Brouillette, Courtney Parent, Samantha Fox, Riley Costello, Mason Messler & Addison Pursel (not pictured). Congratulations Knights!!

The students of DeSales Catholic School will proudly present "Finding Nemo, Jr." live on stage at The Historic Palace Theatre on February 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

Please follow this link to purchase tickets.

Monday, January 29th at 8:35am. All are welcome to attend.

On Sunday, January 28th from Noon until 2pm we will hold our Annual Open House. This is the day prospective families can come visit DeSales. We will need help giving tours and welcoming guests, please watch for a volunteer sign up to come out next week. Please email Mrs. Kim Knuutila with any questions at knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org.

We need a number of volunteers to help at our Annual Open House. If you can help, please use the sign up link below.

Open House Tour Guide Sign Up

Parents, students in grade 5 & up and alumni are invited to give tours at the Open House. We will give you some talking points and invite you to share your experiences with prospective families.

Our Annual Open House for new or prospective families will be held on Sunday, January 28th from Noon until 2:00pm here at DeSales. If you know someone who may be interested in DeSales, please invite them to attend this Open House.

Our best marketing is YOU! Please help us spread the word.

Families who refer a new student entering Kindergarten through 8th grade are eligible for a $500 referral bonus! This bonus is given as a tuition credit 6 months after the new family begins paying tuition.

Second Marking Period Report Cards will be sent home with students Friday, February 2nd.

*Visit https://shop.fowlersfundraising.com/ to sign up for your student/family account using the SCHOOL ID code (FC1004)

*You will be sent an email with your child’s unique SELLER ID # and a LINK.

* Share your child’s ID LINK through emails, texts, and social media with family and friends. This is how they will get to the website to place orders.

DeSales HSA will be hosting a Meat Raffle in the DeSales Gym on Saturday, February 10. Doors open at 6pm with first round starting at 7pm. *Tickets are $15 each or reserve a table of 10 for $150.* This event is for 21+

Please follow this link for a printable flyer and more information.

**Please note there are no physical tickets to this event, there will be a check in at the door.**

This event will require many helping hands.If you are interested in volunteering please follow this link to sign-up. Thank you!

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

7:00pm

DeSales Cafeteria

Just for attending you will be entered into a raffle to win a prize. Your student will also earn a dress down day (date to be announced at the meeting).

**Bonus** Bring a donation for the Auction in April and earn an extra entry into the raffle. Auction donation ideas: anything new, housewares, kitchen items, unused gift cards, wine, liquor, toys, beauty items, handbags, wallets etc... did you get something for Christmas you won't use? Donate it to the Auction.

No babysitter? No problem, bring the kids with you. We will have an area where they can do quiet activities.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Breakfast Menu January 2024

Lunch Menu January 2024

Breakfast Menu February 2024

Lunch Menu February 2024

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.

Alumna, Briana Hansen DeWitt, DCS ‘11 has been battling cystic fibrosis. Briana’s friends and family are coming together to hold a Benefit to Breathe for Briana to help with the costs of a life saving double lung transplant. If you’d like to buy a raffle ticket to help a fellow Knight, please see below.

If you’d like to learn more about Briana, Spectrum News interviewed her a few months ago about her battle with cystic fibrosis. She is a remarkable woman, we are proud to call her a Knight!

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/.../cystic-fibrosis...

Above all we ask that you keep Briana, her parents Amy & Brian, sister Olivia ‘13, her husband and her medical team in your prayers.

All Saints Parish is looking for a hard-working, responsible individual to fill the position of Full-Time Maintenance/Custodian. For more information please check out the Job Opportunities tab on our website: https://www.allsaintslockport.org/job-opportunities Questions: ebrennercncfwny.org or 716-433-8118 ext 101

Lockport CARES- Coldest Night Of the Year. Follow this link to find out more and to register.