Parent Connection

Pope Francis frequently emphasized the importance of serving the hungry. He can be quoted as saying; “You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. That’s how prayer works.”

In honor of the death of the beloved Pope Francis, we will be collecting non-perishable food items through Friday, April 25th. There will be a collection box near the Main Office that students may drop their donations in.

Bring in your non-perishable food items between now and Friday in honor of Pope Francis. All food items collected will be given to Sister Helen's Food Pantry at St. John the Baptist in support of their Spring Food Drive.

Our biggest fundraiser of the year is our Annual 'Bid' for Quality Education Auction. This year's event will run from this Friday, April 25th through Sunday, April 27th. Bidding starts at 8am on Friday and ends on Sunday at 8pm sharp!

Check out all the Items in this Year's Auction

Follow the Auction - We will be using our DeSales Auction Group on Facebook to communicate 'auction' happenings. Join that Facebook group here.

The Actual Auction will be held at https://DeSalesAuction.givesmart.com. You are invited to pre-register so when auction time comes you are ready to BID! We will have some sneak previews coming up soon, so sign up now.

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

Last call to turn in your tickets!! Tickets will ONLY be accepted through Thursday, April 24th.

This year's Pizza Party winner is Mrs. Pike's Kindergarten class.

Thank you to everyone who sold tickets!!

You can also support the auction by purchasing 50/50 tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/I6k/i/_Auction/uDan/

Winner will be drawn on Tuesday, April 29th!

Auction pick-up will take place from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on Thursday, May 1st. Auction winners should use the Gym Entrance to pick up items.

We are proud to share that this year's Principal's Wish is for new laptops for our technology lab and iPads.

Donations of all amounts welcome! Donate by following this link.

Our Annual ConnectLife Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, April 26th! Schedule your donation appointment here: https://www.connectlifegiveblood.org/.../drive.../20516

We will celebrate Mass on Wednesday, April 30th at 9:40am. All are welcome!

The theme for this year’s program is Fantastic Fairy Tales! Below you will find links to a reading log for your child. At the end of the month please turn in your child’s reading log. Prizes will be given for each child that completes a reading log.If we have 90 percent participation, Mrs. Rahill will sit in a dunk tank during field days!

• PARP Information
• Reading Log (PreK - Grade 3)
• Reading Log (Grades 4-5)

Weekly Activities:

Mystery Reader Monday - Mystery readers will come into each classroom to read a story to the students.

Wacky Wednesday- Students will hear jokes and read silly stories.

Flashlight Friday- Students will read in the dark with flashlights in the classroom. Please send in a flashlight with your child.

PARP Events:

May 1- Pick Your Favorite Fairy Tale Day: Wear the color that responds to your favorite story!

Blue- Cinderella Yellow- Beauty & The Beast Red- Little Red Riding Hood

Pink- Sleeping Beauty Green- Shrek Brown- Goldilocks Purple - Aladdin

Family Stream Night- Thursday, May 1 : On Thursday, May 1, DeSales will be hosting a family stream night. Activities will include science/technology activities, robotics, an art show, a book swap, games, bookmark decorating, a local bookstore, and more! 6:00-7:30pm

The DeSales Board of Trustees is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the DeSales Board. Anyone interested in becoming a Trustee is asked to complete an application. May 1st is the deadline to submit applications to the current Board president for consideration in the upcoming school year. Questions can be referred to DeSales Board President, Michael Manning.

The Board of Trustee application can be found in the link below:

https://www.desalescatholicschool.org/.../Board-of...

May HSA Meeting

Tuesday, May 13th

6:30pm

DeSales Cafeteria

DeSales boys: please come join us with your Mom, Grandma, Step-Mom, Aunt, or that one significant Lady in your life! Return this flyer with your payment to DeSales to sign up for the fun!

Progress Reports will be available on Friday, May 16th.

April Breakfast Menu

April Lunch Menu

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 accredit 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.

Movie Night for 4th–12th Graders!

All youth in the Central Niagara Catholic Family are invited to a special Movie Night on May 7th from 6–9 PM!

We’ll watch an inspiring film about identity, courage, and embracing your unique gifts—followed by age-specific discussions to help youth overcome self-doubt and realize that anyone can make a difference in the world.

Snacks, friends, and faith-filled fun guaranteed! Don’t miss it! Friends are welcome!

Calling all girls in grades 4–8!

Join us for a summer of FUN at MSM!

Summer camps run June 30 through August 17 in a variety of subjects. From Cooking to Crew to the Taylor Swift Experience, we’ve got something for everyone.

Registration opens soon!

*NEW Bundle Packages*

Register for three or more summer camps and SAVE!

https://www.msmacademy.org/annual-event/2025-summer-camps/

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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