Parent Connection

11/06 Kevin Bancroft

11/07 Joette Cascia

11/08 Andy Dohring

11/09 Tim Nichols

11/10 Sarah Cassenti

11/11 Michael Rambaran

11/12 Christina Quagliano

Students are invited to dress out of uniform on Friday, November 14th in Buffalo Bills gear or red, white and blue! Donations for the National Junior Honor Society’s Salvation Army clothing drive or the Turkey Trot food drive are greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to the students in kindergarten through grade 3 who participated in the Marks Pizzeria Reading Program! Through this program, students were encouraged to explore new stories, build their reading skills, and develop an appreciation for books. As a reward for their efforts, each student who met their reading goal earned a free medium pizza from Marks Pizzeria! Keep turning those pages!

Pictured: Kindergarten Pizza Reward Recipients

Our 8th grade class will be hosting a fundraiser at The Quesadilla Company on Tuesday, November 25th! Enjoy lunch, dinner, or even a quick snack, and be sure to mention DeSales or use code DCS8 when you order. A portion of the proceeds from that day will go directly toward supporting the 8th grade trip to Boston. It’s a delicious and easy way to help our students! More information will be coming home soon!

We are honored to offer the Janet M. Federspiel DeSales Swim Team Scholarship to a member of the DeSales Swim Team. The application form and full scholarship guidelines can be found here: https://www.desalescatholicschool.org/.../Janet...

The application deadline is November 19, 2025.

We are happy to offer a basketball skills development opportunity for students in grades K-2 with the help of Mrs. Elizabeth Perry. If you would like to sign up your son or daughter, please return the permission slip to their classroom teacher. *Forms are due by Friday, November 14th. Any questions, reach out to Mrs. Hornquist at hornquistc@desalescatholicschool.org

Click here for permission slip

Dear Families,

The National Junior Honor Society is pleased to announce a clothing drive to benefit the Salvation Army. We are collecting new underwear, socks, pajamas, as well as gently used clothing items. Your generous donations can be sent into school and will help provide essential clothing to those in need within our own Lockport community. The last day to donate is December 5th.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

Sincerely,

National Junior Honor Society Members

Report cards will be issued on Friday, November 14th.

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
Inclement Weather Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: Morning (Exact time TBD)

Get ready to trot! Join us for some fun, fitness, and festive spirit the morning of November 24th. In case of bad weather, we’ll move the event to November 25th.

Click Here to Print a Permission Slip

DeSales is pleased to announce a partnership with MySchoolBucks for cafeteria snacks/purchases! Cash and check payments will also still be accepted. Please use MySchoolBucks in place of your FACTS account for cafeteria purchases.

Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your FREE account and conveniently add funds online: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx

Check out your students purchase history, set up autopay or download the mobile app by visiting: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx

Celebrate the season with a fun night out!! Please return your RSVP and payment to DeSales no later than December 5th.

Click here to print an RSVP Form

The next HSA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30pm in the DeSales Cafeteria.

Just for attending, your child (grades K thorugh 8) will earn a free dress down day and you will be entered to win a gift card! Earn extra entries by bringing a donation for our Annual Spring Auction - anything new goes! (bottles of wine, gift cards you won't use, new toys, kitchen items, beauty items etc)

No babysitter? No problem! We will have a few quiet activities for children to play.

We’re excited to share that DeSales has partnered with CatchCorner to make renting our gym and facilities easier than ever! Outside organizations can now reserve space for a variety of activities, including basketball and volleyball games, soccer practices, meetings, and even birthday parties—all in one convenient place. Whether you’re planning a team event or a special celebration, our facilities are available to meet your needs. To view availability and book your rental, simply visit the CatchCorner link.

Dear Parents,
We’re pleased to share the latest issue of our School Counselor’s Newsletter, a helpful read for supporting your child’s social-emotional growth. Inside you’ll find:

• Tips for helping your child build and maintain friendships

• Ways to encourage kindness and inclusion in everyday interactions

• Guidance on navigating challenges like conflict or feeling left out

• Activities you can do together as a family to foster connection

Click here to view the full newsletter and discover practical tools you can use at home. We hope you enjoy it and find something valuable for your family!

November Breakfast Menu

November 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 4th for Parent Teacher Conferences.

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 Ski and Ride Passport Program allows a student in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade to skior ride free up to 2 times at each participating ski area for just $45. To learn more, visit iskiny.com.

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
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