Parent Connection
June 9, 2021
Important Dates
June 18th - Juneteenth, No School
June 21st - No School for Students
June 22nd - Field Days for 1st through 8th grade
June 23rd - Last Day for students in 1st through 8th grade, Early Dismissal @ 10:50am
June 24th - 8th Grade Graduation Breakfast and Graduation
Hesch Family Scholarship - All Saints Parish
Hesch Family Scholarship at DeSales Catholic School
The Hesch Family scholarship at DeSales Catholic School was established by the family of Richard “Dick” Kenneth Hesch in 2017. Mr. Hesch was a graduate of DeSales High School Class of 1956 and a faithful member of All Saints Parish.
This scholarship was designed to recognize the sacrifice and commitment of the families who choose Catholic education for their children. A scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic-year will be awarded to a deserving DeSales Catholic School student who represents our school’s mission and goals. The scholarship winner should live out the values taught by St. Francis de Sales of love, compassion, mercy, sacrifice and justice in all they do.
To be eligible for consideration the applicants must:
· Be a current parishioner at All Saints Parish in Lockport, NY
· Be enrolled as a student in Kindergarten through Grade 8 at DeSales for the 2021– 2022 school year
· Complete and submit the attached Hesch Family Scholarship Application and return it to DeSales by June 18th, 2021.
· Have financial need
Scholarship details and an application may be picked
at DeSales Catholic School. You may also download a copy
from by visiting http://desalescatholicschool.org/Parents/Forms. Please
call 716-433-6422 ext 407 with any questions.
8th Grade
Kindergarten
2nd Grade
Summer Bridge Books
Look for these books in your child's backpack before the end of the school-year.
NEED Project Conservation Kit -We have Extras!
**We have quite a few of these kits left. If you need additional showerheads, please email Mrs. Knuutila at knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org. **
Summer Reading Lists - Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8
Summer STREAM and Extra Support Grades 1-5
Students will work through summer work books (provided by DeSales at the end of the school year) and participate in STREAM activities. Students will spend 40 minutes on workbooks or other academic related activities which will be followed with 20 minute STREAM activity. This will be done in classroom 70 at DeSales.
More details on the dates and cost can be found on the flyer/sign-up below.
DeSales HSA 'Virtual' Race for Fitness 2021
Welcome to the 2021 VIRTUAL Race for Fitness sponsored by Niagara County Produce and NetPlus Allilance. The Annual Race for Fitness is a DeSales tradition in memory of Tim Chesko. Tim was an avid runner and father of 3 DeSales Alumni. Given what is going on in the world, we cannot be together to celebrate this event. However, we can still continue the tradition of celebrating fitness and honor Tim Chesko VIRTUALLY.
Race for Fitness Dates: June 5th through 12th
We recognize that this is a hard time for many people - so it is important to note this event is not a fundraiser, it is a FUN-raiser. There is no fee to participate.
How do we participate? We are challenging you to run or walk following safe social distancing rules. So, whether you run on a treadmill, jog around the neighborhood or walk around the block - how you RACE is up to you! Will you run your first 5k? Will you take your children for a bike ride? Share your RACE with our community -send us your pictures no later than June 12th - we want to see how you chose to RACE! We will be sharing your pictures on our social media to encourage and challenge others to get out there and RUN! (Pictures to knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org).
However you chose to RACE this year, we hope you will find joy in this Virtual Fitness Challenge!
We are all in this together! Have fun, stay safe!
**Keep the pictures coming!!**
Field Day Volunteers Needed
HSA Field Days: As a reminder, we are in need of volunteers to help us run our upcoming field days on Tuesday, June 22nd. If you would like to help out, click on the sign up genius and choose a spot! If you would like to stay for the entire day, you are welcome to pick two selections (morning and afternoon). ENTER SIGN UP GENIUS LINK.
If you have any questions, please contact Cally at 716-940-1815.
Thanks ahead of time for the support!
The HSA
HSA Officers Needed
Vacation Bible School - Volunteers Needed
Hop on board to volunteer for the BEST week of the summer...Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School - July 19 - 23, 2021 at DeSales Catholic School!!! If you are 11 years old or older , we would LOVE to have you join us to spread God's Word to children at Vacation Bible School. There are many different areas to help in, including volunteer roles the week prior to VBS like set up!!! There's something for everyone of all ages to help with! Come join us and find out why Vacation Bible School is the BEST week of the summer!!!! For questions, please contact Tiffany Pearl at tpearl_cookielee@yahoo.com or 585-419-5696. All adult volunteers are required to be Virtus Certified and up to date with training.
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
**Update: Breakfast and Lunch will be a provided FREE to ALL DeSales students through June 2021.**
All Saints Faith Formation 2021-2022
All Saints Parish is now offering online registration for 2021-2022.
1st Grade through 6th Grade will meet on Saturday mornings and 7th Grade through Confirmation will meet on Wednesday evenings.
Click here for registration and payment.
Uniform Exchange
Thank you!
DeSales Catholic School
Email: knuutilak@desalescatholicschool.org
Website: www.DeSalesCatholicSchool.org
Location: 6914 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport, NY, USA
Phone: (716)433-6422
Microsoft Free Student Workshops
Create time well spent this summer
Engage and inspire students while building valuable knowledge and skills for the future.
More information can her found here.
Cornerstone Arena - Ice Bumper Cars
Ice Bumper Cars
The Cornerstone Arena has now added public ice bumper cars on select Saturdays. The sessions are at 2pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm and 2:45pm. $7 f or 10 minute sessions. Please click here to pre-register. Spots are limited!
The schedule can be found here.
Private parties available: $150 per 30-minute party or $250 per 1 hour, up to 25 people in your group!
Call the arena at 438-7698 to book your reservation.
Register for the Summer Reading Challenge
Assemblyman Mike Norris is holding his Annual Summer Reading Challenge to help encourage good reading habits and continued learning this summer. This year's theme is "Tails and Tales". Register for the Summer Reading Challenge After registering, you will be emailed an official Summer Reading Challenge Calendar to track your reading progress. These can now conveniently be printed off at home. Completed program calendars will be redeemable for a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate. · Join the Summer Reading Challenge Today! · New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate · Starts: July 1, 2021 Ends: August 31, 2021. Click here for Rules and to Register.
All students in grades (K-7) living in the 144th Assembly District during the 2020-2021 school year are eligible.
Students who pledge and complete reading for at least 15 minutes each day for at least 40 days during the months of July and August will be presented a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate.