Hello DeSales Family,
Can it really be the end of February already? It seems like only yesterday we were getting back from our Christmas break to begin a new calendar year and the start of the second half of the 2011 ~ 2012 school year. With that said, I just had to take a few moments to write everyone with some thoughts about a few issues.
I am very happy to report that this point we have already re-enrolled 50% of our students from the current year to attend DeSales next year. This is well ahead of our pace of re-enrollment over the past several years. Thank you for your vote of confidence in allowing us to continue to work with you in educating the future. Please note that the early bird discount of $25 per child registration does expire at the close of business on Friday, March 9th; after that the fee will become $100 per student.
Along the same lines, our most recent Open House was a rousing success and I want to extend my personal appreciation for everyone who had a part in it coming to fruition. This year both our total number of families and number of potential students was up ~65% over the previous two years with several people leaving a deposit for admission before they even left the school that Sunday. Why do I mention these numbers? It is simple, the secret is getting out, DeSales is the place to be. The interest in our programs, particularly our Early Childhood Development Center has forced us to expand; starting in he 2012 ~ 2013 school year our pre-k programs will have an additional 500 feet of space to learn, grow and mature.
Now, while I am sure that you have probably heard by now, but I would be remise if I did not mention it here. As a result of the overwhelming success of our students and their collection for the St. John’s Outreach program I will be spending an entire day on the roof of the cafeteria. Yes, I did say the roof. Through the hard work of Mr. Rich, my office, complete with a desk, computer, files and telephone will be moved to the roof where I will gladly spend the day working. When we get closer to the actual day I will send out more details.
Finally, I have to address a very traumatic experience I am sure we are all aware of and praying over, the shooting that occurred at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio. I, as I am sure you have, have been praying for all the students and families of Chardon and thank God that our children are safe. Please rest assured that our children and their safety is my number one thought each and every day. Mine and all of our children are our most precious gift that God has given to us and we are always working to make their lives better in all ways. If, in talking with your family, you feel that your children have any questions about this senseless tragedy and either need our would like to talk to someone please get in touch with me and I will make someone available to help.
May God continue to bless you.
