DeSales Parent Connection

The DeSales Yearbook order deadline is Friday, March 22, 2024. To place your order follow this link. Students may also pick up an order form from the Main Office. When ordering, us DeSales Yearbook ID Code is 1673224.

Check out the prizes in the Auction Spring Raffle! Tickets are only $1 each and can be purchased from a DeSales student or at the DeSales Main Office.

1st -$500

2nd- Michael Kors Handbag & Wallet

3rd- AirPod Pros

All tickets and monies must be returned to DeSales by Tuesday, April 9th to be included in the drawing on 4/12/24.

The DeSales HSA Annual Bid for Quality Education Auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year! This year's event will be held completely virtual - all are invited (friends, family, co-workers etc)!

What is the auction? We will have almost 300 items up for bid! Through our Facebook group you can bid on items in the comfort of your own home (link below).

When: The bidding starts on Friday, April 12th at 8:00am and ends on Sunday, April 14th at 7:59pm!

Pick Up: Items can be picked up at DeSales (pick up date to be announced).

Whether you just log on to watch or bid on items, it is FREE to join the fun.

To join the Auction online, please join this Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/172166707267562

All are welcome, please feel free to share this event by inviting people to join the group and help us make it the best yet! All proceeds from this event benefit the students of DeSales Catholic School!

We are still collecting baskets, auction sponsors and new items to feature in this year's auction. Donations can be dropped off to our Main Office or contact us to arrange pick up.

If you have a few hours and would like to help us reach out to local businesses about donations (this can all be done from home), please contact Mrs. Knuutila at knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org.

Thank you in advance for your help!

ALL districts require that busing requests are received by April 1st. All parents are required to resubmit for busing each year through their public school district. Please see the forms below and contact your local bus garage with questions.

Transportation/Busing Requests

• • 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

Thank you to all who sent in donations to benefit Sister Helen Food Pantry! We received this message from Al at the pantry: "You outdid yourselves! This is a great gift, we cannot thank the kids enough. Sister Helen's Food Pantry thanks all of you! God Bless!"

Soccer registration is open for grades 1-8.

If your child is interested in playing playing Co-Ed soccer this spring, you can find registration information below. Registration is due to the Main Office by March 27th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hornquist.

• Soccer Registration Form
• Parent-Athlete Concussion Form
• Parent-Athlete Code of Ethics

If your student would like your child to play but cost is a concern, please check the box on the registration form to be considered for the Enrichment Scholarship.

The Connect Life bus will be at DeSales on Saturday, April 13th from 10am until 2pm!

Make an appointment to donate here

STREAM in our Backyard continued this week as we welcome Challenger Learning Center's Mobile Planetarium. Mrs. Krissy Reetz presented our students with a stellar experience that brought space to life! Students even learned more about the upcoming Eclipse.

This opportunity was made possible by a grant from the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.

3rd, 4th, & 5th grade will celebrate their Generation Celebration on:

Wednesday, April 17th at 9:40am.

DeSales Gym

Please ask your child's grandparents & special senior friends to save the date. Invitations will be mailed before break.

There are parking (including handicap spots) in the upper parking lot for guests that have difficulty with stairs. They can enter through the door in this upper area and will be asked to sign in.

Please ask your child's grandparents & special senior friends to save the date. Students in Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade will be inviting these guests to share a Mass with them. We will request grandparent information to mail invitations in early April.

Eclipse shades were delivered to classrooms today. Each student will be bringing home an envelope with 2 pairs of shades for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th.

Thank you to the Niagara County Economic Development Center and Legislator, Mr. Rick Abbott for making sure our students are ready for this once in a lifetime event!

Don't forget to re-register. All families are asked to complete the quick link below to secure their child's spot for the 2024-2025 school-year. Current DeSales families should follow this link to register now.

On Wednesday, March 27th at 9:40am, DeSales 6th & 7th grade students, directed by Mr. Paul Schuster, will enact the Living Stations of the Cross. Mrs. Jackie Davis and the DeSales Cantors will provide the music. All are welcome to join us as we remember the Passion of Christ.

There will be no school March 28th - April 8th 2024. School will resume on Tuesday, April 9th 2024.

April 26th 2024

6:00pm-8:00pm

DeSales Gym

Cost: $30.00 per family

Join us for a night of dancing, photo booth, basket raffle & more!

Follow the link for more information.

Save the date:

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

7:00pm

DeSales Cafeteria

Just for attending you will be entered into a raffle to win a prize. Your student will also earn a dress down day (date to be announced at the meeting).

No babysitter? No problem, bring the kids with you. We will have an area where they can do quiet activities.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

DeSales Catholic School is seeking nominations for the DeSales Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. To nominate a deserving friend or classmate of DeSales online visit: http://desalescatholicschool.org/Alumni or request a nomination form by calling Kim Knuutila, 716-433-6422 ext 407.

This recognition has been created to annually honor outstanding DeSales alumni, living or deceased, who have achieved distinction in their lives and careers after graduation. Bearing the motto "Enshrining Our Past, Ensuring Our Future," the Hall of Fame induction serves as the highest honor bestowed by DeSales Catholic School. Nominations are accepted year round, but must be received by April 30th to be considered for induction this year.

Nominees must be graduates of one of the Catholic schools affiliated with DeSales (DeSales High School, St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Mary's School, St. Patrick's School, St. John the Baptist School, Lockport Catholic School, or DeSales Catholic School), and are first eligible for selection fifteen calendar years following their class's graduation. Selection is based on the nominee's achievements in a variety of areas, such as their career and professional life, civic and community involvement, personal and family accomplishments, as well as their embodiment of the Catholic values taught by the school's patron, St. Francis de Sales.

Breakfast Menu March 2024

Lunch Menu March 2024

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 YWCA of the Niagara Frontier’s Summer Day Camp is open to girls and boys ages 5-12 years old. Our camp will run 8 week long sessions starting on July 1st – August 23rd, 2024. Part-time is available. Our staff has integrated themes which incorporate arts and crafts, sports and recreation, dramatic arts and hands-on activities. Follow this link to find out how to register.

Our community 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.

PRIVATE CAMPUS TOURS for all prospective families
Private tours are available throughout the year. Parents may schedule a tour by calling the Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or by visiting the following link: Schedule a Private Campus Tour

SPRING OPEN HOUSE for all prospective families

Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10:30 am-1 pm
All prospective students and their families are invited to Open House for private, self guided tours of our modern campus. Your tour map will direct you through our campus to interact with our teachers, staff, coaches, and students. This a pre-registration event only with limited attendance and appointment slots. Select your arrival time below. Your family is welcome to stay on campus for as long as you wish.
Register for Spring Open House 2024

SUMMER CAMPS
We're getting ready for the best summer @ SJCI yet! Don't miss out on our summer camps!
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 2024 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!
Collegiate Summer!
Sports Camps
Jazz Band Camp
Innovation Camp