Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to freshman Nate Stevens and SFD Band Director Bill Steller.  Nate was selected to be a part of The Ohio State University High  School Honor Band. Congrats Nate! The Pride of the Stallions! 

Congratulations to St. Francis DeSales High School for being named the Columbus Dispatch's 2016 CBUS Top Picks winner for Best Private School. The recipients of the inaugural CBUS Top Picks will be will be recognized in a special Commemorative Guide that will be published in The Columbus Dispatch on December 17th and online on December 19th!

The Italian IV and IV AP students visited St. Matthias last week to teach them about Christmas in Italy. Pictured are Chelsea Johnson and Cameron Cua reading a story about la Befana, an Italian Christmastime legend. 

Admissions Counselor Tim Jewett just returned from a trip to China, visiting with families of our international students (pictured here with sophomore Phoebe Jiang's father) as well as meeting with prospective students. 

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This marks the 15th consecutive year the Baseball team loaded cars for Charity Newsies. Big thank you to all of the players that were able to assist such a great cause! Members of the Boys Soccer team also got in to the Christmas spirit by helping with the Angel Tree Christmas party for kids with incarcerated parents.

 
Parent Volunteers Needed to Cover Classrooms in January

On January 11, 18, and 26, several teachers will participate in a teacher training workshop. We are in need of parent volunteers to cover classes on those days. Please contact Assistant Principal Jim Jones at 614-267-7808 or jones@desales.co if you are able to volunteer on January 11, 18, and/or 26. Thank you in advance for your consideration.  
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SFD Scholarships Now Online

If you are interested in applying for a SFD Scholarship (awarded for next school year), the application is now online. Please select the appropriate grade level below to view our scholarship opportunities.  



Reminder: you must also have an online recommendation completed by a non-family member. Please use the following link:   Scholarship Recommendation Form.

Scholarships for current seniors will be available in the Guidance Department after the new year. 

The Season of Giving

With the holidays approaching and the season of gift giving upon us, we hope you will consider a gift to St. Francis DeSales High School during our Holiday Give. Many THANKS to those who have already given this year. 
 
Making a tax deductible gift of any size prior to December 31 is easy.  You can make your gift online by  clicking here  or mail back your giving form that was recently sent to your home.  

On behalf of our SFD family, thank you in advance for your support to St. Francis DeSales High School.

Upcoming Events

Semester One Final Exams

Spirit Shop hours for last minute shoppers!
When: December 13 - December 16
Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Stallion Cards make great stocking stuffers! Cards are available in the Spirit Shop or contact Mr. Scott Hartman at hartman@desales.co.  

Christmas Break

Classes Resume on January 3


PSAT Score Report

Parents: Do you have questions about your child's PSAT score report?  Kaplan will be hosting a free live online interactive workshop on Sunday, December 18th at 5PM ET, to review the score report and next steps in the college admissions process.  Visit www.kaptest.com/parents to register.

Students will have digital access to their PSAT scores starting December 12th and will be bringing a hard copy of the score report home in January. 
Daily Reflection 

Lord Jesus, During this Advent time of waiting, in my heart, may I prepare to welcome You on Christmas Day and Your love find ways to share. Amen.

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