DeSales Parent Connection

Thank you to all the grandparents & special senior friends who visited DeSales this morning for our Middle School Generation Celebration Mass. More pictures of this special morning can be found on our Facebook page.

The DeSales Yearbook order deadline is 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.

Monday, March 18th

Students are invited to dress out of uniform in green and gold for a donation to Sister Helen Food Pantry here in Lockport. DeSales 3rd grader, Josephine Wolck is a frequent volunteer at the food pantry and has requested this day to collect much needed food items.

We asked Josephine what inspired this request and she said, "So more people can have the food they need. We are running low on a lot of the things at the pantry."

The most needed items at the Sister Helen Food Pantry are:

*Pasta Sauce *Rice *Cereal *Peanut Butter *Jelly *Canned Fruit

All non-perishable food donations are welcome.

Pictured: Josephine (Joey as her friends call her) working at the Food Pantry.

DeSales students in grades 3, 4 & 5 enjoyed a field trip to the Historic Palace Theatre today to see Cinderella live on stage. This opportunity was made possible by a grant from the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. This grant title "STREAM in your Backyard" will bring students STREAM experiences found right here in Lockport. Next week we will welcome the Challenger Learning Center with the Mobile Planetarium. All students in preschool through grade 8 will enjoy a spectacular planetarium show.

Parents of students in grades 3, 4 & 5

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

Wednesday, April 17th at 9:40am.

Parents please follow this link to complete the form by Friday, March 15th

Submit Grandparent & Senior Friend Information HERE

(If your child(ren) has more than two guests to invite, you may complete this form multiple times.) We ask each family to enter their child's guests each year to ensure the information is correct.

Please remind your guest that there is 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.

Progress reports will be available on e-school Friday, March 15.

We are officially ready for the Solar Eclipse on April 8th thanks to the Niagara County Legislature & Economic Development Center and Legislator, Rick Abbott. This morning Mr. Abbott delivered Eclipse shades for all of our students!

Mr. Abbott is no stranger to DeSales, he is a proud graduate of DHS Class of 1970 and a Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee!

With our new Eclipse shades we are ready to watch this exciting historic event! In the next few days your child's Eclipse glasses will be coming home.

We are planning a Science Fair here at DeSales in conjunction with our Family Reading Night on April 23rd. Stay tuned, more details to come.

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.

Our annual Teacher Appreciation Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, July 29th at the Lockport Town & Country Club. Registrations will be open in mid-June.

Early registrations will be encouraged as this event sold out early last year.

Thank you for your support!

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!

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