Hello All,

Well, today is the day, a day which will live is the annals of sports infamy.  Why you may ask, well today is the second annual Faculty vs. 8^th Grade Challenge for Charity fund raiser for Catholic Charities.  Last year the event was so well attended that we had Standing Room Only in the gym with more people trying to get in, so make sure you have your tickets and get here early.  The evening’s events are as follows:

6:00 Festivities Begin.

•           Opening Prayer – Paul Schuster

•           National Anthem – Kelly DiStefano

•           50/50 – See the ladies on the baseline, by the knight

•           Volleyball Game – best of 3, games to 15 win by 2

•           Chuck for a Buck

o          $1 per shot

o          ½ court shot contest (grades 2 and under can shoot from the 3 point line)

o          Anyone can participate

o          Come down onto the court with your $1.

•           Basketball Game – 4, 8 minute quarters, running clock, 4 minute half time

•           50/50 Drawing – 1 winner, ½ time of basketball game

Concessions

·                     Pizza, candy, popcorn, pop, water

Hope to see you all there.

Peace,
Scott

Hello Friends,

I know that there is much consternation concerning the upcoming Celebration of Catholic Education on April 10^th at the First Niagara Center.  So please allow me a brief moment to address some of the concerns. 

1.      As with any field trip, the ultimate decision as to whether a child attends or not rests with the parents.  You have to determine if the educational benefit that would be gained by this Diocese of Buffalo sponsored field trip is worth your child’s attendance or the day would be more productive if they were to attend regular classes.

2.      Yes, if you elect for your child to not attend the field trip DeSales Catholic School will be open for a normal school day.  As with any regular school day, attendance is expected at school that day.

3.      One of the most pressing conversations that I have heard is about the Liability and Medical release that is listed on the permission slip.  These are not specifically listed on the new slip as a specific result of this particular field trip, but a part of the new mandatory permission slip that we have been directed by the Diocese of Buffalo to use.    

I hope that helps to answer some of the questions that are floating around among everyone.  However, if I have not helped with this, or if you have more questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Peace,
Scott

Dear DeSales Family,

In today's Gospel, according St. John, Jesus said "Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone . . .” and, with that being said, please accept my apology that I have been so long in updating this blog.  While I have sent out different notes and letters, it has been far too long since I have written here. 

Today parents who have students in grades 4 ~ 8 will be receiving notification of a field trip that is being sponsored and underwritten by the Diocese of Buffalo.  On April 10^th, over 12,000 students enrolled in Catholic schools from throughout the Diocese will be gathering at the First Niagara Center in what will be a celebration of Catholic education.  During this rally students from across the Diocese will be entertained by a variety of musical acts, get the chance to meet both Bishop Malone and our new superintendent, Sister Carol Cimino as well as hear about important legislation that is currently pending before the NYS assembly with the goal of allowing individuals and corporations a tax credit for donations made to non-profit organizations, like the BISON Fund, to provide needs-based educational scholarships.  Most advantageous is that this bill would allow individuals the ability to designate within those non-profits specific schools as the recipient of these funds. 

With this understanding of the events scheduled for April 10^th, please take the time to review the materials coming home today and decide if you would like your child to be part of the field trip.  If you do elect to not have your child attend the rally there will still be school on April 10^th.

Peace,
Scott