2020 is almost over! For all the challenges we’ve faced, there’s still time to make an act of kindness to help your favorite non-profit organization. While we hope that you’ll consider supporting our students with your generosity, we also know there are many great places that need our help.

When you give, please know that this year there are tools in place that make it more beneficial for you, the donor! One tool is the CARES Act. The CARES Act for Nonprofits – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law in March. In doing so, Congress acknowledged that the work of nonprofits are essential services. It is the first time Congress has passed this type of giving incentive in response to disaster or national emergency.

For 2020 tax filings, up to $300 can now be an “above the line” adjustment to income. Even if you don’t itemize for your taxes, a donation up to $300 will reduce your taxable income this year. As part of these changes, the CARES Act is allowing a 100% deduction allowance for cash gifts to charities for the entire 2020 tax year, up to your adjusted gross income. Previously, the allowance has been 60% of adjusted gross income.

How can I give? Gifts of cash are simple and quick but many are finding that appreciated securities can be a great way to support and not impact your cash flow. Because such a gift takes a little longer to fulfill, donors are encouraged to not wait until too late in the year.

For more information: Please follow this link and consult your tax professional. These deductions are set to expire December 31, 2020.

St. Francis DeSales High School is a 501(c)(3) organization.

We hope you will enjoy the music of our band and choir as they share their talents in our annual Christmas concert.

Parents - If you have not submitted your electronic signature in your PowerSchool Parent Portal after reviewing your child's Quarter 2 Mid-Term grades, we ask that you do so asap. If you have any questions regarding this process or need your password reset, please email powerschool@desales.co.

Please follow CDC and the State of Ohio recommendations for travel. States with a 15% or higher positivity rate, require a 14-day quarantine period before returning to school. This also includes international travel.

Positivity information for Ohio’s travel advisory is updated once a week on Wednesdays, please continue to check the following link for updates: COVID-19 Travel Advisory.

Notify the School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick, of any out-of-state and international travel.

Please keep your child home if they present with any of the above symptoms and contact the School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick at (614) 267-7808 ext. 435 or email fitzpatrick@desales.co.

If a household member is being tested for COVID-19, students and siblings must stay home until results are received.

Junior and senior parents are invited to attend a virtual Junior Parent/Student Night for an informational meeting about the college application and decision process. Admission counselors from the University of Dayton and The Ohio State University, as well as former SFD students and parents, will be virtual to answer questions about the college application process.

When: January 14 at 6:30pm

Register in advance for this webinar:

A full-time janitorial position is currently open at St. Francis DeSales High School. Position responsibilities include office, classroom, general space and restroom cleaning. Light maintenance duties are also required.

40 hours per week, 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 3pm to 11pm. Daytime hours during the summer and at times when school is not in session.

 

Competitive hourly rate of pay and full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan and vacation pay.  

If interested please send a cover letter and resume to tetgen@cdeducation.org.

There are new cold weather uniform sweaters that will be available for students to wear.  These sweaters are available only at Educational Apparel (www.educationalapparel.com or 614- 876-3030). Please see below for more details.

Via a Zoom webinar tomorrow, December 16 at 6:30pm, parents are invited to join presenters, Andrew and Terri Lyke, as they speak about the five pillars of healthy, thriving marriages, focusing primarily on the first, which is Primacy. The Lykes note, "Putting our marriage first is a tricky proposition, especially when we have careers, kids, church, community, and extended family. In each of those areas there are possible urgencies that grab our attention, claim our time, and use up our resources. We will talk about how to healthily put our marriage first despite such myriad urgencies and keep our commitments to the rest of life." To read more about Andrew and Terri Lyke's work, please visit https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/terri-and-andrew-lyke.

Register in advance for this webinar at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yrNuZOKNSc-dzTkXhkrXKg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.