Picture Day Uniform Note

All students need to be in our regular uniform on Picture Day (Thursday, August 24); shirt, tie and uniform pants for the young men and grey jumpers for the young women. Warm weather uniforms are not to be worn that day.
Grandparents Day Address Request

If you didn't get a chance to submit addresses for the Fall Grandparents Day, you can still do so by clicking on the link below. This event is for St. Francis DeSales students with last names A-L, or special requests. 

When: Friday, September 22
Breakfast begins at 8:30am, followed by mass at 9:45am. 


PARENTS OF SFD ALUMNI:    To view issues of our Alumni Weekly DeTales, click here.
Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to Lauren Akainyah and Ruth Tesfay for both receiving a $500 grant from the Black Catholic Ministries of Columbus. Both young women received this grant based on their academic achievements and essay submission. 

Due to his love of reading and books, senior Justin Braun recently met with Rachel Muha, the founder of the Run the Race Club in downtown Columbus, to  understand the club's needs, and discussed thoughts on refurbishing the existing library and establishing an outdoor reading area.  After speaking with Rachel, Justin presented his service project for funding to the 15 adults comprising the Good Samaritan Council at St. John Neumann. He coordinated with another parishioner to provide an overview video of the Run the Race organization, and then presented the project. St. John Neumann agreed to fund his service project for $1,800, and even want to take it a step further to add laptop computers/technology to the library project.   *Next week watch for an article in the Weekly DeTales about how some of our student-athletes made a difference for the children at the Run the Race Club as well!
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Upcoming Events

Opening Day Celebration
When: August 23
A few reminders for the day: 
  • School will begin at our normal starting time; homeroom begins at 7:44am.
  • Students are permitted to be out of uniform (see "out of uniform" policy in Family Handbook. Walking shorts or jeans, and tennis shoes or casual shoes are permitted; no sandals or flip-flops).
  • Each student will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival at school (in the Theatre Lobby). Every student will be expected to wear the shirt provided for them. Freshmen received their t-shirts at Orientation.
  • Lunch will be provided at no charge for each student.
  • School will be dismissed at 1:30pm. Those who rely on Columbus or Gahanna buses will need to arrange for a ride home on that day.
*Also on August 23, SFD's service club Corral for the Kids encourages you to stop by Chipotle on Morse Road (1851 Morse Road) from 1:00pm-8:00pm for an after school snack or dinner. 50% of your bill will go to support the great initiatives their club participates in throughout the year. Click here to print the fund raiser flier to bring with you that day. 

Picture Day
When: August 24 
Reminder: No warm weather uniforms are to be worn on Thursday, August 24 due to Picture Day.

Athletic Hall of Fame
When: August 25 - Inductees will be honored at halftime of the Varsity Football game; August 26 - Induction Ceremony and Dinner. To purchase your tickets to the induction ceremony and dinner, please click here. 

Back to School Night 
When: August 30 beginning at 7pm
Parents will have the opportunity to learn what the expectations and goals are from the teachers and administration, and follow their child's class schedule.

Eucharistic Adoration
When: September 1
Sign up here to join us for a holy hour during the day. 
SFD Kitchen Staff Position Available

Mass Appeal, our cafeteria service provider, is in search of a cafeteria worker for the kitchen at DeSales for prep work and line serving. Should have some food service experience. Please call Rhonda at 614-596-3038 if interested. 
Volunteer Opportunity for SFD Students

St. Matthew PSR program is in need of youth volunteers to help in their classrooms on Sunday nights from 6:00 to 7:30. This is a perfect way for students to get service hours, while sharing their faith with the youth of St. Matthew's parish. Opportunities are available for all grade levels.

There are also a few opportunities to work with autistic students. Ideally the high school student working with their special needs youth would have extra patience and a creative/think outside-the-box approach. High school students that are considering going into teaching would get good experience. 

If interested, please contact Sherry Schoenstein, PSR Coordinator, at 614-471-2067 or sschoenstein@stmatthew.net. 
Daily Reflection 

Lord Jesus, when I come to You in prayer, pleading because the time seems long, please be with me for the distance, and help me bear the pace. When I am burdened or suffering and need to lean on You, if not strength, then in my weakness, give me humility and grace. When I fail to understand obstacles appearing in my way, help me not to miss the markers leading to a better place. When I feel weary from trying, becoming discouraged or afraid, inspire me, guide me, and hold me in Your loving embrace. Amen.
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