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Stallions in the Spotlight
Product design is taking advantage of their new space in the renovated Construction Technology classroom to design animal carriers for Costa Rican endangered species. Many thanks to those who donated during the Annual Giving Parent Challenge which made this possible for these students!
Congratulations to Head Baseball Coach Tom Neubert on being selected to be inducted into the Central District Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame!
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Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to
Camryn Bury (Cross Country) and
Hector Gomez (Soccer/Football) 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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Etiquette Classes
The Business Club will be offering Etiquette classes this coming school year. These five modules presented by Cathi Fallon of the Etiquette Institute of Ohio cover First Impressions, Interviewing, Polished/Professional Image, Mixing/Mingling and concluding with Business Dinner Etiquette at Brio at Polaris. Participation is free to Business Club members. For non-members, the cost is $10.00 per module. Students can participate in as many modules as they can attend. All modules are held from 3:30-4:30 PM at DeSales, with the exception of the last module at Brio. The dinner at Brio must be paid separately. The dates of the modules are October 18, November 15, February 21, March 14 and April 25 (early dismissal/dinner at approx. 4:30 PM). Contact Jeff Montenaro at
montenaro@desales.co with any questions.
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Upcoming Events
College Financial Aid Workshop hosted by the Guidance Department
When: September 12 at 7pm
Recommended for senior parents; junior parents are also welcome.
Mothers Club Meeting
When: September 13 at 6:30pm
Information Meetings for 2018 France and England Trip
When: September 13, 26, and October 3 at 6.30pm
Where: Room: 211
Students will travel to Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, St Malo, the Normandy Beaches and experience the EuroStar high speed train to London. Questions? Email
Mr. Ulry or
Mrs. Evans.
Freshmen Retreat
When: September 14
Freshmen are reminded to wear your 'Powered by Faith' t-shirts and pack a lunch!
Protecting God's Children
When: September 14 at 6pm
Where: SFD Cafeteria
Grandparents Day Breakfast and Mass (for students last names A-L or special requests)
When: September 22 beginning at 8:30am, with mass to follow
Where: SFD Cafeteria/Gymnasium
SFD Dance Camp
When: September 30 from 9am to Noon
St. Francis DeSales Dance Team is proud to sponsor Dance Camp 2017! This is a one-day camp for girls in grades K-8.
Cost $30 (includes camp, t-shirt and admission to the Winton Woods game on October 20).
Orthopedic ONE 8th Annual SPIRIT SPRINT 5K
When: October 8
Save the Date!
On Wednesday, October 18, SFD will host the Notre Dame Club of Columbus' Hesburgh Lecture,
entitled "Giving a Last Lecture." The lecture, which is modeled after Dr. Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture" delivered at Carnegie Mellon in 2007, will be given by
Professor Edward Hums. More details to follow!
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Taste It! Buy It! Bring It Home!
Our annual Friends in the Courtyard event will take place on
Wednesday, September 27.
Ticket includes tasting of the finest wines from multiple wine distributors plus local breweries and an Italian feast catered by Carfagnas!
The wine being tasted throughout the night will be available to purchase and take home that evening.
At the event, you can also participate in the "Reverse Raffle" for a chance to win $1,000!
REGISTER NOW! Deadline to register is Monday, September 25. Get your tickets today.
Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball and Football programs who won the first two incentive turn-in date drawings. Both programs will receive $250!
A reminder to our
co-curricular programs that the last turn-in incentive deadline is Friday, September 22. Co-curricular programs are asked to donate at least one silent or live auction item per 15-20 team or club members. Co-curricular programs will receive 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of the live or silent auction which were procured by that co-curricular program. When soliciting to businesses, please use the approved
event letter
and
donation form
(please find link below) provided by the Office of Institutional Advancement. PLUS, for each basket/item turned in on or before our last incentive turn-in date, your program will be put in a drawing for a $250 grant.
Turn in all items to the Institutional Advancement department located in the Franciscan Center.
All items turned in need to have a donation form.
For more information or questions about the event, email Michele Moriarty at
moriarty@desales.co
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Proceeds from this event provide financial support for SFDHS co-curricular programs including athletics, band drama, and over 30 scholastic and interest-based clubs.
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PARENTS OF SFD ALUMNI: To view issues of our Alumni Weekly DeTales, click here.
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Medication Forms
Please visit our Medical Forms webpage to find the guidelines for medications at school, as well as the forms needed for specific medications.
You can also visit our
Quick Links to take you to the Medical Forms page.
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Apples for Students
Giant Eagle supports schools through their Apples for the Students program. Giant Eagle has donated over $30 million in educational equipment, including computers, software and playground equipment.
How the program works . . . it's easy!
Each time you shop at Giant Eagle using your Giant Eagle Advantage Card, you earn points for St. Francis DeSales High School - points that the school redeems for educational awards. The points are automatically credited to St. Francis DeSales High School through the Giant Eagle Advantage Card. To sign up your Giant Eagle Advantage Card, go to https://www.gianteagle.com/Save/Supporting-Our-Schools/Apples-for-the-Students1/. Provide the school ID#5188. Thanks in advance for your support!
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Diocesan Office of Social Concerns Statement on DACA
Please read the Diocesan Office of Social Concerns official statement on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) decision by President Trump's Administration. Within this statement you will find the United States Council of Catholic's Bishops strong condemnation to this recent decision. I believe it is also important to note that within the body of this message from the Diocesan Office for Social Concern there is an opportunity to take action. Please give prayerful consideration to this request. It is important for us to understand that this decision will impact some of the families within our community - both past and present. Thank you in advance for you consideration; moreover, your sensitivity to this important issue.
RESPONSE TO
DACA DECISION
USCCB President, Vice President and Committee Chairmen Denounce Administration's Decision to End DACA and Strongly Urge Congress to Find Legislative Solution
WASHINGTON- The President and Vice President along with Chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have issued a statement denouncing the Administration's termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program after six months.
The following statement from USCCB President Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, along with USCCB Vice President, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, chairman, Committee on Migration, and Bishop Joseph J. Tyson of Yakima, chairman of the Subcommittee on Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees, and Travelers says the "cancellation of the DACA program is reprehensible."
Over 780,000 youth received protection from the DACA program since its inception by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2012. DACA provided no legal status or government benefits but did provide recipients with temporary employment authorization to work in the United States and reprieve from deportation.
Full statement follows:
"The cancellation of the DACA program is reprehensible. It causes unnecessary fear for DACA youth and their families. These youth entered the U.S. as minors and often know America as their only home. The Catholic Church has long watched with pride and admiration as DACA youth live out their daily lives with hope and a determination to flourish and contribute to society: continuing to work and provide for their families, continuing to serve in the military, and continuing to receive an education. Now, after months of anxiety and fear about their futures, these brave young people face deportation. This decision is unacceptable and does not reflect who we are as Americans.
The Church has recognized and proclaimed the need to welcome young people: 'Whoever welcomes one of these children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me' (Mark 9:37). Today, our nation has done the opposite of how Scripture calls us to respond. It is a step back from the progress that we need to make as a country. Today's actions represent a heartbreaking moment in our history that shows the absence of mercy and good will, and a short-sighted vision for the future. DACA youth are woven into the fabric of our country and of our Church, and are, by every social and human measure, American youth.
We strongly urge Congress to act and immediately resume work toward a legislative solution. We pledge our support to work on finding an expeditious means of protection for DACA youth.
As people of faith, we say to DACA youth - regardless of your immigration status, you are children of God and welcome in the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church supports you and will advocate for you."
STAND IN SUPPORT OF DREAMERS
The Dream Act of 2017, S. 1615, was recently introduced in the Senate as a bipartisan effort. It is intended to protect immigrant youth who entered the United States as children and know America as their only home. The bill offers qualifying immigrant youth "conditional permanent resident status" and a path to full lawful permanent residency and eventual citizenship. This bill would protect numerous youth, including the estimated 780,000 individuals who received temporary relief from deportation and employment eligibility through the Department of Homeland Security's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
The young people S. 1615 seeks to protect are contributors to our economy, veterans of our military, academic standouts in our universities, and leaders in our parishes and communities. As Catholics, we have long supported DREAMERS as we believe in protecting the dignity of every human being, especially that of our children.
TAKE ACTION, CLICK HERE
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH'S TEACHING AND RESPONSE TO IMMIGRATION
USCCB Justice for Immigrants Campaign
USCCB Migration and Refugee Services
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Conference of Ohio
Share the Journey Campaign (launched by Pope Francis & Caritas Internationalis)
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Blessed Virgin Mary, when I am discouraged or afraid, longing for encouragement, please hold me close within your heart, wellspring of comfort through your faith. Amen.
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