Parent Connection

Order your DeSales yearbook through Lifetouch at ybpay.com. Please enter DeSales Catholic School and our yearbook ID code 1673222. DeSales yearbooks are $16 each.

The deadline to order is this Friday, March 25th.

March is MS Awareness Month. On Friday, March 25th we will hold a $1 dress down day to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Students may dress down for a donation of $1 or more. If you have orange, the color associated with MS Awareness, wear as much orange as possible. Any color is fine if you do not have orange. Regular uniform is also fine.

Current DeSales 8th Grader, Parker Karaszewski was named this year’s Mullane Family Scholarship recipient. Parker is involved in DeSales soccer, DeSales basketball, DeSales Track & Field, Destination Imagination, National Junior Honor Society and valued member of the DeSales St. Francis Society.

“Parker exemplifies the characteristics we hope all DeSales graduates possess. He is kind, hardworking, conscientious, and filled with faith. We are grateful to the Mullane family for allowing us the opportunity to recognize such a deserving student,” Principal Karen Judge Rahill, DHS ‘87 said about Parker and this annual award.

Parker described his time at DeSales; “DeSales has been like a home to me ever since I was in preschool. I have grown up with a strong set of friends, been educated by the best teachers and experienced so much. By participating in athletics, I learned the importance of sportsmanship, I developed exceptional skills in teamwork through STREAM and in St. Francis Society the importance of volunteerism. I look forward to continuing my Catholic education in high school.”

Parker will attend St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in Kenmore. Congratulations!

Fowler's Easter Candy pick up will be held on Monday, March 28th from 2:50pm until 6:00pm. To pick up your candy, please pull up the hill near the garage and enter the door next to the garage. If you have any questions, please contact HSA President, Jim Fox.

The next HSA Meeting will be held in the DeSales Cafeteria on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30pm.

The Annual HSA Bid for Quality Education, 'The Auction' will be held virtually on April 8th, 9th and 10th. Join the Auction Facebook group to get in on the fun!

Donations Needed: We are still actively collecting donations for this year's auction. Any new items or themed baskets can be sent into DeSales!

Do you have a talent? Consider donating something you've made or sell.

Send in a donation record with your items to get a donation letter and be listed as a donor with the auction item.

Join the Online Auction Group

Donation Record | Sponsor Information

On March 29th & 30th (make- up 3/31), we will be giving the New York State Assessment in English Language Arts 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!

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

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