DeSales Parent Connection

$1 Buffalo Bills Dress Down Day

Friday, January 6, 2023

$1 or more donation to benefit ChasingM's Foundation in honor of Buffalo Bill, Damar Hamlin #3.

Students may wear their Buffalo Bills gear or red, white and blue.

Lets go Knights! Let's go Bills!

All proceeds will be be donated on behalf of the Students of DeSales to Damar Hamlin's Charity, ChasingM's. This organization supports toy drives, kids camps and back to school support for disadvantage youth.

On Saturday, January 28th from Noon until 2pm we will hold our Annual Open House. This is the day prospective families can come visit DeSales. We need help welcoming families and giving tours. If you can help, please consider signing up using the link below. Parents, students and alumni are invited to volunteer. Please email Mrs. Kim Knuutila with any questions at knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org.

Open House Volunteer Sign Up

Open House Volunteers should report to the DeSales Cafeteria at 11:20am.

Thank you in advance!

Our Annual Open House for new or prospective families will be held on Saturday, January 28th from Noon until 2:00pm here at DeSales. If you know someone who may be interested in DeSales, please invite them to attend this Open House.

Our best marketing is YOU! Please help us spread the word.

Families who refer a new student entering Kindergarten through 8th grade are eligible for a $500 referral bonus! This bonus is given as a tuition credit 6 months after the new family begins paying tuition.

We are looking for a few parents/grandparents who would like to help us explore renovating our playground areas. If you are interested in helping us research playground needs, equipment and pricing, please email Mrs. Knuutila at Knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org.

The students of DeSales Catholic School will proudly present Seussical, Jr. LIVE on stage at the Historic Palace Theatre on February 2nd, 3rd & 4th.

Tickets are available to purchase at https://historicpalaceinc.thundertix.com/events/206543.

You're off to Great Places with this family friendly show! Get your tickets early to get the best seats.

Thank you to Niagara County Department of Health! They secured funding to supply us with 12 portable air filters for our preschool and elementary classrooms. These air purifiers will help mitigate the spread of viruses and bacteria in the classrooms. We will continue to work with the County to secure additional units for all classrooms.

Are you ready to stand up and cheer? Learn the basics of cheerleading during a fun, interactive clinic taught by former Lockport High School cheer coach Ms. Middaugh, and cheer on the DeSales Basketball teams?

This STREAM is for grades 6 / 7 / & 8.

This cheer opportunity will run on Fridays for closed practices

at DeSales, starting Friday January 27th, and ending on Friday

February 17th. Practices will run from 2:50pm-3:50pm.

Follow this link to learn more or print a registration form.

Join us for the January HSA Meeting on Tuesday, January 10th at 7:00pm in the DeSales Cafeteria. All parents, grandparents and caregivers are invited and encouraged to attend.

Just for attending, your name will be put in a drawing to win a great prize! Your student will also earn a free dress down day.

Register your Tops Bonus Card using the link below and earn money for DeSales every time you shop! Last year we earned over $600 from this program!

https://www.topsmarkets.com/education/

The Foundation of the RC Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Education Luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 26th at The PowerHouse of Buffalo. As you all know, Karen Rahill was named the Diocese of Buffalo’s Distinguished Principal of the Year last week. She will be honored and formally awarded at this luncheon. Lunch tickets, sponsorships and tickets to a tuition raffle are available at FRCDB.org.

Congratulations again Mrs. Rahill!

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