DeSales Parent Connection
March 8, 2023
Staff Development Day- No School
There will be no school for students Friday, March 17, 2023 for a Staff Development Day.
Do the Right Thing Award
Throughout the school year the Niagara County Sheriffs Department, the Niagara Falls Police Department and the Niagara Police Athletic League conduct a “Do the Right Thing” program. This program is designed to recognize children who distinguish themselves through their behavior thus establishing themselves as role models for their peers.
Congratulations to the DeSales Students that were presented with the Niagara "Do the Right Thing" Awards today after Mass.Thank you to the NCSO for taking the time to recognize these students!
Marleigh Ennis, Harrison Hathaway, Grace Gaskill, and Arianna Haseley, Alana Davis, Ayvah Murphy, Sophia Doxey, Benjamin Harper, Deputy Harrer, Owen Harding, Leah Bald, and Reiner Rupp.
Generation Celebration Mass
DeSales Generation Celebrations are back this spring! As part of this special celebration, each student will have the opportunity to invite their grandparents or a special senior friend to share a Mass with them.
The Middle School Generation Celebration will be celebrated on:
Wednesday, March 22nd at 9:40am
Middle School Students invites were mailed Monday. Please remind your child's grandparents or special senior friend about this special Mass.
Parents of students in grades K-5, please see the dates below for your child's celebration. As it gets closer, we will send you a seperate link to fill out for your child's invites.
3, 4 & 5 – Wednesday, April 26th at 9:40am
K, 1 & 2 - Thursday, May 18th at 9:40am
The DeSales HSA Reading Raffle
Raffle tickets went home last week our annual DeSales Annual “Bid” For Quality Education, Reading Raffle. Each DeSales family is asked to sell these raffle tickets for $1.00 each or a book of 10 tickets for $10.00.
This years Raffle Prizes:
Grand Prize: $500.00 Cash
2nd Prize: Kate Spade Handbag
3rd Prize: Apple Airpods
Please place completed ticket stubs and money in an envelope marked “Auction Raffle,” with your child’s name, homeroom teacher & grade, and return to the Main Office. Additional ticket books are available upon request in the Main Office.
All ticket stubs & money must be returned to the DeSales Main Office by Tuesday, April 11th.
Winners will be drawn via the online Auction Facebook Page on Friday, April 14th.
DeSales Catholic School Teacher Request Policy
Student placement is taken very seriously and is initiated according to a process involving teacher input, time and careful thought concerning the best interest of every child in each classroom.
Improving student achievement and forming well-balanced classes across the grade-level is our primary focus, as such, teacher requests will only be considered on a rare exception basis and only if accompanied by a written request letter.
These exceptions will have the following criteria:
- The student or parent has specific concerns about a particular teacher
- Parents of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) may submit having their children in the same class
- Issues relating to medical need or physical impairment
- Issues relating to learning disabilities
- Emotional issues
- Peer relationships
Parent written student placement letter must include all of the following:
- Valid academic concerns
- Social/emotional needs of the student
- Personality/motivational concerns
- Requests must be based on specific teacher traits
- Must be submitted to the principal by June 30 of each year
Although parent requests will be taken into consideration for student placement it does not guarantee placement of the student into a particular class or teacher. The principal will make final class placement of a student.
Yearbook Orders
Yearbook orders are due on Friday, March 24th. The cost is $16.
They can be ordered at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ and our school code is 1673223.
If you would prefer to pay with cash or check, please send in the flyer that went home or an envelope labeled with your student's name and Yearbook order.
Mother Son Bowling
Mother Son Bowling is Back!
This event is open to all DeSales boys from Preschool to grade 8. Bowling will be held at Brad Angelo Lanes, Saturday April 1, 2023 11:00am-1:00pm. Please return flyer and payment to DeSales Main Office no later than March 31,2023.
Click the button below for flyer.
Call for spring sport volunteer coaches!
Here at DeSales our spring athletic opportunities include, Soccer for grades 1-8 , Track & Field for grades K-8 and JV Boys Volleyball for grades 5-6. In order for DeSales to be able to participate in these great athletic opportunities, we need volunteer coaches. If we cannot identify a coach for a particular team, we may have to cancel that opportunity.
Please contact Mrs. Hornquist at hornquistc@desalescatholicschool.org if you would like to volunteer. Certifications necessary for coaching are: Virtus Training, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Heads Up Concussion training.
Our Annual Bid for Quality Education Auction will be held virtually on April 14, 15 & 16. The event will take place in the DeSales Online Auction Facebook Group. You can join the group now so you don't miss anything. Invite your family and friends to join the group too.
Join the DeSales Online Facebook Group (click Here)
Auction Drop Off Day - Wednesday, March 15th
We will have volunteers at the drop-off line in the morning to collect any auction donations. For making a donation, your child(ren) will earn a dress down pass to be used on a day of their choosing.
We are looking for themed baskets or lose new items that can be put together into a basket.
Teacher Appreciation Week Help
HSA is looking for help with Teacher Appreciation Week in May. If you are interested in helping and would like further information please reach out to HSA via email at: hsa@desalescatholicschool.org