Parent Connection

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Lockport CARES

We are thrilled to announce that for Catholic Schools Week this year, our service project will be supporting Lockport CARES! 🙌

Lockport CARES is Eastern Niagara's only emergency homeless shelter, offering crucial services to those in need right here in our community. 🏠

As a school, we will come together to make a difference by hosting a few $1 Dress Down Days and a CSW Service Project to support this wonderful cause. Every little bit counts, and together we can make a big impact! 💙

Let's show our school spirit and generosity as we give back to those who need it most. Stay tuned for more details!

Tell Your Friends About DeSales

Our Annual Open House for new or prospective families will be held on Sunday, January 26th 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.

Volunteers Needed

We need a number of volunteers to help make our Annual Open House a success. Parents, Grandparents, Alumni, Students (grades 5 & up) are invited to help us give tour to prospective families. If you can help, please consider signing up using the link below. Thank you in advance!

Sign Up to Help

Speakers at Mass Needed

If you or your student would like to speak at Mass about your DeSales experience (script provided), please reach out to Mrs. Knuutila at Knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org.

Re-Registration 25-26

Re-registration for current DeSales families will open on January 17th. For the convenience of our families, we will be using a one-step Registration Confirmation again this year. On January 17th you will receive an email inviting you 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.

Preschool & Kindergarten for 25-26

We anticipate a very busy year in admissions. We want to ensure our current families (you!) secure the spots they want for the upcoming school-year in preschool & kindergarten. Please take a moment and indicate your classroom preference for the Fall 2025 by completing this quick form. We will reserve spots in these classrooms based on your responses. Please respond as soon as possible.

** You will be asked to formally register to secure your child's spot via email on January 17th.

Get Ready for an Ogresome Adventure!

Our talented students have been working hard to bring Shrek Jr. to life, and we can't wait for you to see it! Get your tickets at:

https://lockportpalacetheatre.org/tickets/
See you in the swamp!

Program Ads

If you would like to purchase an Ad in the Shrek, Jr. Program please follow the link below. Ads are due by Friday, January 10th.

Shrek Jr. Musical Ad Form

Upcoming Dates to Note

MLK, Jr Day - No School

There is no school on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Lunar New Year

There is no school on Wednesday, January 29th in honor of Lunar New Year.

Feast Day of St. Francis de Sales Mass

We will have a school mass on Friday, January 24th in honor of St. Francis de Sales Feast Day. Mass will begin at 9:40am, all are welcome.

Middle School Generation Celebration

We will hold our Middle School Generation Celebration Mass on Wednesday, February 12th at 9:40am. Students will be preparing and mailing invitations to grandparents and special senior friends this week.

Career Exploration Fair for Students

We are planning a Career Exploration Fair for our students on Thursday, January 30th at 1:30pm. We are looking for parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles or friends to represent their careers at this event. Career representatives will have spots throughout the gym while the students come and ask questions about your career.

We need your help to make this afternoon a success for our students - please consider signing up using this form.

Blizzard of Kindness

As we begin the New Year, DeSales is introducing a unique and heartwarming challenge – a Blizzard of Kindness!

Students are invited to participate by performing acts of kindness – whether it’s helping a classmate, offering a kind word, or lending a hand to someone in need. Students will write their good deed on paper snowflakes in their classroom. These snowflakes will be displayed throughout the school, transforming our halls into a beautiful visual of how small actions can snowball into something much larger.

This school-wide activity will begin on Monday, January 6th. Let it snow (kindness)!

Week 1: January 6th - 10th - Students will be challenged to do something kind for a classmate.

Week 2: January 13th - 17th - Students will be challenged to do something kind within the school community.

Week 3: January 20th - 24th - Students will be challenged to do something kind at home.

Week 4: January 27th - 31st - Students will be challenged to do something kind for the community.

Let’s work together to spread positivity, empathy, and generosity throughout DeSales and our community.

HSA News

January HSA Meeting

Tuesday, January 14th

6:30pm

DeSales Cafeteria

Don't Miss the Fun! DeSales HSA Tailgate!

Get your Tailgate Tickets!

Hello Tailgaters! The DeSales HSA Tailgate is next Friday! Have you gotten your tickets yet? Only $20 presale for a night out including LIVE Music, food and Bills FAN inspired fun!! Cash bar.

21 & over only.

Get your online tickets here or return this flyer to the DeSales Main Office.

Let's go Buffalo!!