Grandparents Day Address Request
We are currently collecting addresses for our Spring Grandparents Day. This event is for St. Francis DeSales students with last names M-Z, or special requests.
When: Friday, March 16
Breakfast begins at 8:30am, followed by mass at 9:45am.
Invitations will be mailed next week.
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Stallions in the Spotlight
Congratulations to senior Diana Brown for being named the Penn Station Athlete of the Month for January. Diana will continue her volleyball career at the University of Illinois next fall.
Juniors Vanessa Amissa and Aliyah Mitchell will attend the Leadership Academy at Mercy College this summer where they will have the opportunity to learn from business leaders, participate in team-building activities, visit Fortune 500 companies, and put their leadership skills into action.
Senior Will Cotter was honored at the Rotary Club of Westerville's Student of the Month luncheon last Thursday.
Will holds a 4.0 GPA, and participates in the Student Ambassador Club, baseball, the National Honor Society, and the Spanish National Honor Society. He also tutors and is a Kairos retreat leader.
A special thanks to Representative Jim Hughes for stopping by our school last week to present a commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives celebrating National Catholic Schools Week.
Last Friday the concert choir students visited Saint Matthias to help the fourth grade music students with a music composition project. The students worked together to create four measure melodies that they will get to sing in class.
SFD Boys Lacrosse players Tommy Clayton, Will Mnich, Jack DeSantis, Marco Susi, Connor O'Brien, Connor Thune, Dante Fuller and Noah Swenson took the "Polar Plunge" for Special Olympics-jumping into a pool full of ice on February 3rd at Express Live, and raising over $2,000 for the charity!
The members of Spanish Club learned some steps of the Merengue and the Bachata at a recent meeting. Thanks to Amy and Zach from Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Westerville for teaching the group. The Spanish I and II classes also had an opportunity to experience Spanish culture by learning how to make Gallo Pinto, or rice and beans, a typical Costa Rican dish, and chorizo and eggs during a presentation by Chef Kathy from the Columbus Culinary School.
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Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to
Alex Foos (Gymnastics) and
Adam Graver (Hockey) who were named this week's Athletes of the Week! Click on their name (above) for a write up of their accomplishments!
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Military Care Package Drive
When: February 5-9
This week we are collecting items to be
assembled into care packages to send to DeSales alumni that are currently serving in the military. Students received an email with a list of requested items if they choose to participate. The drive will end this Friday during halftime of the Home Varsity Boys Basketball game as we pay tribute to alumni who have served or are currently serving. The Stallion Corral (student section) has chosen 'Patriotic' as the theme for the game. Click here to view a video on why this drive is important.
Senior Kairos Retreat
When: February 6-9
Mothers Club Meeting
When: February 7 at 6:30pm
Where: Franciscan Center
Ohio Dominican University presents "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion"
When: February 8 from 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Ohio Dominican University's Alumni Hall (1215 Sunbury Road)
Fr. Boyle, the author of "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion," will speak about his experience as the founder of Homeboy Industries in LA, the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. Free and open to the public.
St. Matthew's Spaghetti Dinner
When: February 10 from 4:30pm to 8pm
Where: St. Matthew School - Hutta Gym (795 Havens Corners Road)
If you have questions or want to place a preorder, contact Diane Schade via schaddd@yahoo.com.
Winter Spirit Week
When: February 9 - February 15
When: February 11 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm; dinner served promptly at 6pm.
Where: Villa Milano
Photo Request:
Please email photos of your son to Mothers Club President Diane Omlor at
omlordiane@att.net by tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7th. Indicate grade level and student name in email. No more than 4 photos per student.
Ed Choice Scholarship Signing Dates
When: February 12 - February 16 anytime between 7:30am to 3:30pm
Where: Main Office
Ash Wednesday All-School Retreat
When: February 14
Dismissal at 1:30pm
No Classes
When: February 16 and February 19
Corral for the Kids CCL Dodgeball Tournament
When: February 19
See registration information in section below.
CCL High School Day of Service
When: February 19 from 9am to 1pm
Where: LifeCare Alliance (1699 W Mound St. Columbus, 43223)
Columbus Catholic Women's Conference
When: February 17 from 8am to 4pm
Where: Cardinal Hall, Ohio Expo Center
Speakers include Lisa Hendey, Obianuju Ekeocha, Matt and Kristin Laboda, Father Ignatius Mazanowski, F.H.S. and music by His Own.
Columbus Catholic Men's Conference
When: February 24 from 8am to 3pm
Where: Cardinal Hall, Ohio Expo Center
Speakers include Dr. Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, and Chris Stefanick.
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Corral for the Kids CCL Dodgeball Tournament
The Corral for the Kids Dodgeball Tournament is just a few weeks away! Join us on
Monday, February 19th
(Presidents' Day-no school) at DeSales for the fourth annual All-CCL Dodgeball tournament. ALL money raised
from the event benefits the Oncology/Hematology Department at Nationwide Children's Hospital
! We will have three cancer patients with us at the event to share their stories and to interact with all of you.
To participate, form a team! Teams consist of 10 players (perfectly fine to mix grade levels and schools), and the cost is $5 per person ($50 per team). This year, registration is ONLINE.
Register here!
All teams will receive a dress down day on
Tuesday, February 20th. If your team submits the registration form AND pays by
Tuesday, February 13th, your team will automatically receive an additional dress down day. Turn in registration fees in a closed envelope with your team name to Abbey Dop (Homeroom 115). The winning team from the tournament will receive an additional dress down day.
If you want to support the cause but can't play, join us as a spectator for a $5 admissions fee-no registration required. All spectators will also receive an out-of-uniform day on
Tuesday, February 20th. Let's come together for a great event in the fight against pediatric cancer!
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Casino Royale: Saturday, March 24th
WHAT IS CASINO ROYALE?
It serves as one of the school's event fundraisers while at the same time provides a fun social gathering with the DeSales community. The evening offers a live and silent auction, great food catered by Carfagna's, casino games, Street Players Live Band, plus a grand raffle drawing.
WHY IS CASINO ROYALE IMPORTANT?
Proceeds from this event provide financial support the co-curricular programs including athletics, band, drama, and over 30 scholastic and interest-based clubs.
REGISTER NOW!
CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM FIRST INCENTIVE TURN-IN DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Each co-curricular program will receive 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of live and silent auction items which were procured by that co-curricular program.
Turn in a donation for Casino Royale on or before Thursday, February 15, and your organization will be entered into a drawing to win $250! Donations can be dropped off at the Advancement Office in the Franciscan Center. Please turn in the donation with the
requested donation form. Organizations are welcome to use the
Casino Royale solicitation letter when securing items for their baskets.
VOLUNTEER TO HELP
To help with the planning or on the day of the event,
click here!
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Think Spring!
Hoover Gardens, owned by past SFD parents Dave and Michele Bianconi, wanted to share a unique pre-buy program with our community. Get ready for Spring!
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PARENTS OF SFD ALUMNI: To view issues of our Alumni Weekly DeTales, click here.
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Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union Scholarship
In keeping with their commitment to support Catholic education, Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union will be awarding $40,000 in Catholic elementary and high school scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Scholarships will be based primarily on financial need and awarded in $500 increments.
In order to apply for a scholarship, applicants must be a member of Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union, currently attend a Catholic elementary school or high school in Ohio, and be willing to provide proof of income if chosen as a finalist. Families may only apply once during the application period.
Online applications can be accessed at
http://www.ohiocatholicfcu.com beginning Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January 28, 2018, until Friday, March 2, 2018. Not currently a member? Not a problem. You can also apply for membership for Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union online at
http://ohiocatholicfcu.com or by calling 1-888-MyOhioCatholic (696-4462).
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Daily Reflection
Lord Jesus, How often we ask why: When illness or other adversity strikes-"Why me?" In the rubble of natural disaster-"Why here?" When the answer to prayer isn't what we had in mind-"Why not?" Loving Savior, help me to regard whatever comes my way this day as opportunity: To give thanks for blessings undeserved; in offering forgiveness, to be undeterred; to look for ways to turn things around; in prayer, to be faithful that You won't let me down. To remain hopeful in You, who know my every need; in a tumultuous world, to be a source of peace. Amen.
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