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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

ParentConnectionWednesday, March 5, 2025
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Staff Development Day- No School for Students

This Friday, March 7th

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Spring Easter Candy Sale - Order Soon! Ends 3/9!

We are pleased to partner with Fowler’s Chocolates for our spring Easter Candy Sale. Fowler’s has added some new delicious chocolate goodies, candy treats and adorable stuffed animals all perfect for filling up an Easter basket. A flyer about the candy sale was sent home with students yesterday. You can also follow this link for a copy of the candy sale flyer or follow the directions below to set up your candy sale account.

*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.

The deadline to order is March 9th!

Progress reports will be available on E-School Friday, March 7th. Progress reports will be available on E-School Friday, March 7th.

DeSales Spring Athletics DeSales Spring Athletics

Soccer registrations are now open for grades 1-2, 5-6 & 7-8.

Soccer registration information can be found by following the links below. Registrations are due by March 17th.

  • Soccer Registration
  • Parent-Athlete Concussion Form
  • Parent-Athlete Code of Ethics
  • Medical Release for Sports Participation
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We are still in need of a coach for 3rd - 4th grade soccer team. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Hornquist at Hornquistc@desalescatholicschool.org.

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Girls Softball

We are gauging interest for Girls Softball, grades 5-8. Please complete this form if your child is interested. We are also in need of coaches, if you are interested in coaching you can also indicate on the form above. If you are interested, or have any questions please contact Mrs. Hornquist at Hornquistc@desalescatholicschool.org.

The DeSales Annual “Bid” For Quality Education Spring Raffle The DeSales Annual “Bid” For Quality Education Spring Raffle

We are excited to announce the prizes for The DeSales Annual “Bid” For Quality Education Spring Raffle!

Grand Prize: $500.00 Cash

2nd Prize: Coach Handbag Set

3rd Prize: BEATS Studio Pro

Each DeSales family is asked to sell 3 books of raffle tickets.Tickets will be coming home with your child early next week.

Every student whose family meets their 3-booklet sales goal will receive recognition on the announcements & a fun mini Mochi squishy! Also, The homeroom with the highest ticket sales will win a pizza party!

All ticket stubs & money must be returned to the DeSales Main Office by Tuesday, April 22nd and winners will be drawn via the online Auction Facebook Page on Friday, April 25th.

Busing Request for Fall - Deadline, April 1st Busing Request for Fall - Deadline, April 1st

Students living within fifteen (15) miles of DeSales are eligible for bus transportation as provided by their local public school district. Bus transportation must be applied for, with the public school district, annually prior to April 1 of the year preceding the transportation need. These transportation requests must be submitted annually.

Please see the forms below and contact your local District contact with questions.

  • District Contacts for Busing
  • Lockport City School District Transportation Request Form
  • Newfane School District Busing Request Form
  • Royalton-Hartland School District Busing Request Form
  • Starpoint School District Busing Request Form
  • Wilson School District Busing Request Form

Re-Registration Reminder

Re-registration for current DeSales families is open for the 2025-2026 schoolyear. For the convenience of our families, we will be using a one-step Registration Confirmation again this year. Please follow this email to confirm your child's registration for Fall 2025. This re-registration is how you will secure your students spot for the 2025-2026 school-year.

DeSales Masses DeSales Masses

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Grades 3, 4 & 5 Generation Celebration Mass

Students in grades 3, 4 & 5 will celebrate their Generation Celebration on:

Wednesday, March 12th

9:40am

🌸Grades Kindergarten, 1 & 2 Generation Celebration Mass🌸

Students in grades K, 1 & 2 will celebrate their Generation Celebration on:

Wednesday, March 26th

9:40am

Please ask you grandparents & special senior friends to save the date!

Save the Date for the Me & My Guy Dance Save the Date for the Me & My Guy Dance

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The Me & My Guy dance will be held on Friday, April 4th.

More information will be available soon, along with ways in which you can volunteer.

If you'd like to donate a basket or any items for the Me & My Guy basket raffle, we would greatly appreciate your support! Please bring your donations to the next HSA meeting or drop them off at the Main Office. Be sure to label your items for the Dance.

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Yearbook Orders

Yearbooks are on sale now for $18 each!

They can be ordered at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ and our school code is 1673225.

If you would like your student to have a yearbook, please pre-order. We only get a handful of extras at delivery and will not be able to guarantee you'd get one without pre-ordering.

HSA Meeting HSA Meeting

March HSA Meeting

Tuesday, March 11th

6:30pm

DeSales Cafeteria

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March Menus

March Breakfast Menu

March Lunch Menu

2024-2025 School Calendar (click here) 2024-2025 School Calendar (click here)

Parent-Student Handbook

Community News Community News

St. Joe's is happy to provide the following opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit campus and would ask that you share this information with your community. Details and registration information is below. For questions, concerns, or more information, contact our Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or admissions@sjci.com.


SPRING OPEN HOUSE for all prospective families

All prospective students and their families are invited to the Spring Open House for private, self-guided tours of our campus. Reservations are available between 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. The event features a campus tour, an explanation of the academic programs and student opportunities, and time to meet teachers, students, coaches, and our admissions team.
Register for Spring Open House

EXPERIENCE ST. JOE'S MORNING PROGRAM for parents of prospective students in grades 6, 7, & 8

Each session will include remarks from our President, Christopher Fulco, Ed.D., and Principal, Mr. James Spillman '95, a tour of campus including opportunities to experience classes in session and an opportunity to interact with current students. The final session is scheduled for Wednesday, 3/12 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Register for the Experience St. Joe's Morning Program

SPRING 7TH GRADE PRACTICE EXAM for prospective students in grade 7

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

If your goal is to become a member of the St. Joe's brotherhood, then now is your chance to find out how you’d perform on the Scholarship & Entrance Exam. We encourage you to take a practice St. Joe's Entrance Exam under normal testing conditions for FREE! Any young man currently in 7th grade is eligible.

Register for the 7th Grade Practice Exam


SUMMER CAMPS for all prospective students

Embark on a summer of fun, sports, learning, and Brotherhood at St. Joe's! Our summer camps are designed to ignite the curiosity and passions of middle school students, offering a diverse array of activities led by St. Joe's teachers and Marauder coaches. Whether your interests lie in sports, music, academics, or beyond, we have something special waiting for you.

Registration for our 2025 summer camps is now open! Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure your spot. Click below to discover the complete list of camp dates and details, and start your journey with St. Joe's today!
Register for St. Joe's Summer Camps

Mid-Winter Updates from The Palace

We can all use a little sunshine in WNY - luckily things are bright at the Palace!

Check out our Mid-Winter updates!

Get tickets to Beatlemania here

Get tickets to Tarzan here

Be the first to know what our 2025-2026 Season is buy tickets here

Join us this summer for Kinky Boots tickets on sale now!

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DeSales Catholic School

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

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