Parent Connection

Today after Mass, Principal Rahill proudly recognized students who exemplified the Character Trait of Resilience during the first month of school. These students were nominated by an adult for consistently bouncing back from challenges and maintaining a positive outlook, no matter the circumstances.

Congratulations to (row 1) Rhett Babcock, Sam Roycroft, Joe Roycroft, Griffin Held, Maeve Neill, Ariella Spike, Gia Droman, Aryn Moss, Noella Parent, Ethan Perry, MayBelle Rezarch, Alice Robb, Callen Young. (row 2) Evelyn Couturier, Declan Young, Alexiana Waliczek, Colin McCabe, Emmarie Bancroft, Eve Sadler, Sawyer Molloy, Easton Massengill, Ethan Wright, Lochlyn Brown and Kimberlyn Gaskill.

Reminder that DeSales is closed, there is no school on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous People Day/Columbus Day.

Reminder that there is no school for students on Friday, October 10 for a Faculty & Staff Workday.

Our Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event will be held on Friday, October 17th! RSVP now by returning this flyer to school.

We are looking for a few volunteers to help with teh halloween Trunk or Treat! If you can help out. please use the sign up below.

Sign Up Here

🎉 Introducing the HSA November Calendar Raffle! 🎉

We’re excited to kick off the HSA’s Fall Fundraiser with a fun twist our November Calendar Raffle, replacing the traditional Cash Raffle!

🎟 Here’s how it works:

• Each family is asked to sell 10 tickets at $10 each.

• Feel free to sell to friends, family, neighbors, anyone who wants to join the fun!

• Buy as many tickets as you'd like!

• Need more tickets? Extras will be available in the DeSales Main Office.

🗓 One $10 ticket = 30 chances to win!

• Each ticket enters you into all 30 daily drawings throughout November.

• If you win, your ticket goes back in the drawing so you could win more than once!

✨ Amazing daily prizes await, the calendar has never been this FUN!

Thank you in advance for supporting the HSA and making this fundraiser a success!

Fire prevention for grades k-4 is on Tuesday, October 14 at DeSales! We will welcome members of Wrights Corners Fire Company.

We had an exciting September in the music of DeSales. I’m incredibly thankful to God for the 54 students who have joined Cantors for Christ. They are the praise & worship singers who faithfully sing in every school Celebration of Mass! You are cordially invited to come and celebrate with us. Cantors please remember to turn in your Cantors Agreement Forms to

me if you have not already done so.

We were excited to have Mr. Derek Jaques, our new Band Teacher, as our special guest in Music Classes grades 4-8th. He demonstrated the trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, and snare drum with examples of Jazz & classical music. Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our Band. Be sure to turn in your Band permission slips soon as possible.

Our Pre-school classes “rang in” our new Classroom Hand Bells with smiles all around in September. Our youngest “ringers” did a delightful job!

I was very blessed to celebrate my birthday during our last Cantors Rehearsal of September. Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Jaques and my son Mr. Tyler Davis who helped serve cupcakes on that special day.

Finally, we have auditions for Newsies Jr. coming up on Oct. 15th in the Music Room for students 4th-8th grades. Please practice the songs, fill out your audition forms and remember to come to auditions. It’s sure to be a wonderful show! Musically yours, Mrs. Jackie Davis

Students in grade 4 through 8 are invited to audition on Wednesday, October 15th. DeSales Aluma, Ms. Madison Long will return once again as Director with Mrs. Jackie Davis leading vocals. More information, including audition times will be coming home soon.

October Lunch Menu

Lunch extras are available daily. To review the prices of these extras, please review this page.

Please note there has been a change to the DeSales School Calendar. There will be no school for students on Wednesday, November 5th for Parent Teacher Conferences. (It was previously listed as 11/4/25).

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 accredited 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.

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