March 19, 2019
A Note of Thanks
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we have received from our DeSales family during this extremely difficult time in our lives. We are overwhelmed by the generosity everyone has shown us. From the bottom of our heart, we thank you.
Love,
The Savage Family 
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. 

Invitations will be mailed this week.

Stallions in the Spotlight
Our PenOhio team finished second at the Central/SW Regional Tournament last weekend. Great job to team members Maria Cox, Grace Brunton, Catharina Le, Emma Bacon, Chloe Myers, and Natalie Allton. Senior Maria Cox took the 5th place individual award in the PenOhio Writing competition.
As we get ready to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday, we give a shout out to our 'Cafeteria' family for making a generous donation to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO). DSACO provides opportunities, camps and scholarships for people with Down Syndrome and their families.
Freshman Jillian Green earned a scholarship for a ballet summer intensive at Joffrey in New York City. She was also offered a position in their pre-professional ballet trainee program for the 2019-2020 school year, but gracefully declined to continue her high school career at SFD.
Senior Angelo Ricci was named the Rotary Club of Westerville's Student of the Month. Angelo is a member of the National Honor Society, participates in track and field, and serves as a volunteer coach at St. Matthias School. He plans to study Economics at Denison University. 
Thank you to the Marching Band for representing SFD in the St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday!
Congratulations to the students who participated in the St. Vincent DePaul Club commissioning service on Sunday.
Thank you to all who attended our annual Men & Women of DeSales Mass and Breakfast. We were blessed to hear from Father Petry, Pat Rossetti, and Pam Heil, and enjoyed the time together to reflect during our Lenten journey.
A special thank you to the SFD Mothers Club for organizing the Men & Women of DeSales event. It was a packed house!
Be Our Guest!
"Be Our Guest" at St. Francis DeSales High School's spring musical Beauty and the Beast. Shows run April 12 and 13 at 7pm, and April 14 at 3pm in the high school's Little Theatre. Tickets are $12; all reserved seating. Tickets are on sale April 2 through April 12 at the school during lunch periods (10:20am-12:45pm) or by contacting Director Lori Arnett at arnett@desales.co.
Plus join the fun on Sunday, April 7 from 3pm to 4pm for a Sing-a-long! Guests will have the opportunity to sing their favorite songs from the musical with the cast, and stay after to have photos taken with the actors in their beautiful costumes. Kids can dress in their favorite costume too! Admission is $5 for children 12 and under (accompanying adults are free). Proceeds from the Sing-a-long benefit the SFD Drama Department. 
Upcoming Events
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

Please note: April 30th will be a regular school day, not an early dismissal as previously published in our school calendar.
ATTN: Senior Parents!
Please send a copy (or we can copy) each and every college scholarship letter your student receives to the Guidance office. The scholarships will be noted under your child’s name in our graduation program. Thank you in advance!
Spiritual Reflection
St. Joseph, you are the model of fruitful chastity. Be with us in our Lenten journey as we continue the way of the cross. Guide our pilgrimage so that, at the journey’s end, we may find ourselves closer to Christ whose Church you protect. Amen.