DeSales Parent Connection
September 27, 2023
Back to School Night
Thursday, September 28th, 2023
6:00pm - 7:30pm starting in the DeSales Gym
For the parents and caregivers of students in Preschool and Kindergarten through Grade 8.
This is a night to meet your child's teachers, learn more about curriculum, and see your child's classrooms!
Parents and adult caregivers will meet in the gym at 6:00pm for a school-wide presentation. At the conclusion of this presentation, parents of children in Preschool through Grade 5 will be invited go to their child’s classrooms while parents of middle-schoolers (Grades 6-8) will receive a schedule to follow.
This event is not designed for individual student concerns so please contact your child’s teacher should you want to discuss specific issues. Parents & caregivers only please.
REGISTER NOW FOR FALL STREAM AT DESALES!
We are very excited to announce that we will be offering STREAM academies this fall. STREAM academies foster holistic development of each child by enhancing twenty-first century learning skills through the use of STREAM-based (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities.
Below you will find a link with the course listing of our STREAM Academies for Fall 2023. Courses will begin Monday, October 2, 2023 and run through November 10, 2023. Courses begin at the end of the school day. Students will be dismissed promptly at 3:50 pm. Students will be dismissed using regular pick-up dismissal procedures. Students can choose to enroll in as many STREAM academies as they would like.
STREAM Academy Registration Form
Please return your student's registration form with payment no later than Friday, September 29, 2023.
If you would like to be considered for a scholarship to help with the cost for an enrichment program, please let us know by checking the box on the registration form.
Finding Nemo, Jr.
We are so proud to share that this years school musical is Finding Nemo, Jr.! Casting for this show is open to students in grades 4-8 and will take place in early February at the Historic Palace Theatre.
Ms. Madison Long, DCS ‘14 is back as Musical Director and Mrs. Jackie Davis will assist with vocals.
Auditions will be held on October 18th. Stay tuned for more information!
DeSales Girls Running Club
Hit the slopes with the DeSales Ski Club! If you are interested in learning more about this club, please contact Kevin Miller at KMM@takeform.net.
DeSales Gear - Pop-Up Shop Open
Last chance to order!!
Now is the time to order your exclusive DeSales Gear. We have hoodies, t-shirts, crew necks, blankets and a 30oz travel mug. Follow the link below to check it out! This Pop-Up Shop is open from now until October 1st.
All gear will be available for pick-up beginning the week of October 23 or it can be sent home with your student. Please specify your preference at checkout.
All items featured in this Pop-Up shop can be worn by students with their gym uniform.
DeSales Gear makes great gifts! Get an early start on your Christmas shopping and be sure to place your order for parents, grandparent and alumni.
School Picture Day - Date Change
NEW DATE is Wednesday, October 18th
Lifetouch notified us late yesterday that they have to change our scheduled picture day to Wednesday, October 18th.
Students may dress out of uniform in their picture day outfits on this day. Visit Lifetouch.com and enter our picture day ID EVT9GDDHJ to order your photos online. Picture retakes will be held on November 14th.
If you already paid for your pictures online, your payment will be applied to the new date.
*Mrs. Chase's 3 year-old preschool class will have their pictures taken on November 14th.
Volunteer Virtus Workshop
DeSales Catholic School will be hosting a Protecting God's Children Workshop at in the Cafeteria on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 6:00 PM.
Please use the following link to register for one of the 35 spots available: https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=16003&theme=0
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Granchelli.
DeSales Trunk or Treat
DeSales Annual Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 20
6:00pm-7:30pm
**We have changed the date on our DeSales Trunk or Treat event to Friday, October 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please note this change.**
Our event allows for our students to trick or treat in a safe environment from trunk to trunk in the secured DeSales parking lot. This event is free. We only ask that each family provides one bag of candy per participating child. We would like to make our 2023 Trunk or Treat event a great success, but that cannot happen without parent and student support. Most importantly, we need a head (trunk) count. Please return the registration form to school as soon as possible. The deadline for trunk registration is Monday, October 16th, 2023.
For more information click the buttons below.
Covid Guidance
Follow this link to read the updated COVID guidance and reminders for students and staff for 2023-24 school year.
If needed, we have COVID tests available in the Health Office and outside of the Main Office.
If you have any questions please contact Renee Nye, RN School Nurse
716- 434-4680 Ext 408 or via email nyer@desalescatholicschool.orgDeSales School Mass
DeSales School Mass
Friday, October 13th
9:40 am
DeSales Gym
All are welcome to attend.
DeSales Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame
Congratulations to DeSales Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees!
The 2023 Distinguished Alumni inductees include:
Regina Gaul Granchelli, DHS 1972
Thérèse Hannigan, DHS 1987
Michael Mullane, DHS 1974
Jennifer Judge Murphy, DHS 1988
Cynthia Hillman Voelker, DHS 1973
DeSales Breakfast & Lunch Menus:
St. Francis High School Open House Fall 2023
St. Francis High School will hold its annual Open House on the following dates:
Sunday, September 24th: 9:30am - 11:30am
Monday, September 25th: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
** Walk-Ins are welcome both days
Young men in grades 5, 6, 7, & 8, and their parents, are invited to visit the school to explore the abundance of opportunities that await them at St. Francis High School.
Take a tour of our campus, meet our teachers, staff, coaches, and administration, and explore the numerous academic, athletic, co-curricular and extra-curricular programs offered at the school.
St. Francis High School is a college preparatory high school for young men administered by the Franciscan Friars Conventual and staffed by both religious and lay faculty. The school is located at 4129 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, NY (Route 5 - Hamburg, NY).
For more information regarding Open House, please contact us at (716) 627-1200 ext. 582, or visit our website at www.stfrancishigh.org.