No Parking/Picking Up Students in Lot Next to SFD

The school has been contacted by the businesses north of SFD's entrance driveway reminding families NOT to park or pick up their students before and/or after school in their parking lot. The owners will contact the local authorities if the issue continues. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 
Calling In for Appointments and Absences

A friendly reminder that parents must call students in for appointments and absences. STUDENTS MAY NOT CALL THEMSELVES IN.
20-Game Athletic Passes

Families are able to purchase 20-game athletic passes for $110. Please contact Athletic Director Tom Neubert or Assistant Athletic Director Arius Cook to purchase your pass. 
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Stallions in the Spotlight

Freshman Skyla Blumenscheid recently competed in the Columbus Blues Alliance 2017 Blues Challenge, and was selected to represent Columbus in the Youth Showcase Exhibition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2018.  

Junior Greta Cargin was selected as one of the ten finalists to participate in a screenwriting boot camp, 10 Girls/10 Weeks, created and led by filmmaker Chinonye Chukwu. This workshop will be held at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Greta  will complete a script for a short film, enjoy local research trips, meet professionals in the field, analyze films, and engage in lots of writing and editing. The workshop will culminate in a reception that features readings of the new scripts by a professional local actor.

Freshman Andy Viola competed in the Ohio Bass Federation Youth State Tournament at Mosquito Lake in Youngstown, finishing in 4th place in the 14 & Under Division. He also finished 15th overall out of 87 anglers from across the state in both divisions, including ages 15-18. Andy is looking forward to joining the SFD Fishing Club this fall!

Thank you to all who donated to our collection efforts for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. With the donations that Student Council members collected at last Friday's football game added to the money donated at Back to School Night, SFD will be sending $976 to the relief efforts. 

In case you missed it: SFD was featured on the front page of the Life & Arts section of the Columbus Dispatch; check out the article on our Teachers Lounge Makeover here!
Athlete of the Week

Congratulations to Cate Leithauser (Tennis) and Joey Velazquez (Football) who were named this week's Athletes of the Week! Click on their name (above) for a write up of their accomplishments!



Upcoming Events

Honor Roll Assembly
When: September 8 at 9am
Where: SFD Gymnasium

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 13th, 26th, and October 3rd 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

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

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!

*Correction: We will not hold the Code Meetings previously scheduled for  September 10th and 17th. A new format is being planned for the 2017-18 school year. There will be more information to come on this very worthwhile program. 
PARENTS OF SFD ALUMNI:    To view issues of our Alumni Weekly DeTales, click here.
Friends in the Courtyard
Register Today and Receive a Free Wine Glass!

Purchase your Friends in the Courtyard ticket by this Friday, and receive a free wine glass at the event. 

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.


TURN-IN DATE THIS FRIDAY
Each co-curricular program is 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 one of our incentive turn-in dates, your program will be put in a drawing for a $250 grant. This Friday, September 8 is our second incentive turn-in date!

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 .


Proceeds from this event provide financial support for SFDHS co-curricular programs including athletics, band drama, and over 30 scholastic and interest-based clubs.   
SFD Dance Camp

St. Francis DeSales Dance Team is proud to sponsor  Dance Camp 2017! This is a  one-day camp for girls in grades K-8.

When: Saturday, September 30
9:00 a.m. to Noon

Cost $30 (includes camp, t-shirt and admission to the Winton Woods game on October 20). 

Please view registration information here. Please register by September 15. 
Daily Reflection 

Lord Jesus, You came into the world for all people, yet You care individually for me. I pray for peace among the nations and ask for Your blessings in my need. You came that Your Word would reach afar, yet humble offerings, you treasure. May what I do give homage to You, who love me beyond all measure. Amen.
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