March 12, 2019
2019-2020 Registration - Due this Friday!
Mandatory for all returning students - All students must complete the Registration Form by March 15, 2019.
To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal and begin the St. Francis DeSales Registration Form visit https://desales.powerschool.com .  You CANNOT complete these forms by using a PowerSchool app! If you have any questions regarding the Registration Form, please feel free to reach out to the SFDHS Enrollment Office at 614-265-3380 or admissions@desales.co .
PLUS Scholarship Application Reminder
Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors are reminded to apply for 2019-2020 scholarships when completing your Registration Form in PowerSchool. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 15.
All freshmen, sophomores and juniors received an email today from the Enrollment Office (admissions@desales.co) with detailed instructions on how to upload required documents, how to request a recommendation, etc.
Stallions in the Spotlight
Congratulations to senior Kayin Derden, who is the 6th Stallion to join the 1000 point club! A special shout out to the entire Boys Basketball team for finishing their season as the District Runner-up.
Kate Stone and Juliana Barnhart finished 3rd at the Ohio History Day in the Senior Group Documentary division for their work on the "Jonestown Poison of Persuasion." They qualified to the State competition on April 27th. Ashley Allton also competed at the Ohio History Day in the Senior Paper division with her topic "The June Rebellion." She received an excellent showing.
Congratulations to Cole Potts for finishing 4th in his weight class at the State Wrestling Tournament this past weekend.
Thank you to all those students who represented SFD at the Catholic Youth Conference last weekend.
Tommy Clayton (photography) and Cassidy Rittenhouse (painting) advanced to the State finals for the Governor's Art Show. The exhibition opens at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in April. Out of 11,500 regional entries, 300 pieces of art are chosen for the state exhibit.
SFD senior Anthony Sciarroni was named the Second and Seven Foundation Athlete of the Week for his involvement with the Read with a Stallion program at St. Anthony School.
Last Wednesday we presented a check to Mid-Ohio Foodbank in the amount of $2,623 as a result of the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Great job Stallions!
Upcoming Events
Senior Kairos Retreat
When: March 12 - 15

Co-Curricular Night at SFD for Class of 2023
When: March 13 from 7pm to 8:30pm
*Registration begins at 6:30pm

Columbus Catholic Schools College Night for Juniors
When: March 13 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: St. Charles Preparatory School Walter Commons
Learn more about the college selection and application process. Parents and students have the opportunity to attend up to 3 sessions of their choice.  View sessions and register here.

SFD Registration Deadline, SFD Scholarship Deadline and FACTS Deadline
When: March 15
Men and Women of DeSales Mass and Breakfast
When: March 16 beginning at 9am
Where: SFD Gymnasium and Cafeteria

All members of the St. Francis DeSales High School community are welcome to attend the Men and Women of DeSales Mass and Breakfast on Saturday, March 16 beginning at 9am. After celebrating mass and breakfast together, men in attendance will have the opportunity to hear from Mr. Pat Rossetti and all women will have an opportunity to hear from Mrs. Pam Heil. The event is free, but an RSVP is required.

Spring Sports Picture Day
When: March 18
Coaches will let spring athletes know the specific picture time.

Early Dismissal
When: March 22 at 1:30pm
Students who ride a Columbus City bus or Gahanna bus will either need to find another ride home or will need to be prepared to stay at school until the normal pick up time of 3:06pm.

St. Anthony Women's Council Presents Let's Talk About It
When: March 23 beginning at 10am
Where: St. Anthony Church
This free event will focus on the opioid/heroine epidemic. For more information, contact St. Anthony Church.

Spring Break
When: March 25 - April 1

Euchre Night at St. Anthony School
When: March 30 beginning at 6:30pm
Where: St. Anthony Gymnasium

American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: April 3 from 7:30am to 1:30pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Students *16 years of age and older may donate if you meet the height/weight requirement. 16 year olds also need a parent permission slip. Sign ups begin next week. See student coordinators Greta Cargin or Liz Renken with questions.

Eucharistic Adoration
When: April 5
Parents, alumni and friends are invited to sign up to pray for an hour or two before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in the St. Francis DeSales High School chapel. To sign up or learn more about this wonderful opportunity,  please click here

Quarter 3 Grades Sent Home
When: April 5
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, April 26
Breakfast begins at 8:30am, followed by mass at 9:45am. 

French Exchange Trip This Summer
French teacher, Mrs. Heather Evans, is currently planning the exchange trip to Le Havre, Normandy France taking place this summer. If interested, your son/daughter will travel to Le Havre for two weeks, June 7-22, and stay with a host student and their family. They will visit Le Havre and the surrounding area, visit the St. Joseph International School and have the experience of a lifetime! For more information about this opportunity, please email Heather Evans, evans@desales.co ASAP, as first deposit is due March 18.
Spiritual Reflection
Father, we are grateful that you have chosen to have an intimate relationship with each of us, one that is nurtured by the words of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. You seek us out and ask us to be your presence in the world. You also give us the key to your heart, the words to be spoken in our time of prayer. For this we thank you and praise you. Amen.