School will be dismissed at 1:30pm next Friday, November 9. Columbus City and Gahanna buses will NOT pick students up at the early dismissal time; both buses will pick up at the regular pick up time (3:06pm).
Stallions in the Spotlight
Mrs. Belt's Art Appreciation class went on a field trip last week to the Wexner Center and the Pizzuti Gallery. They also stopped at the North Market for lunch so they could expand their palates!
Thank you to all who supported our American Red Cross Blood Drive last week. We surpassed our school goal by donating 52 units, helping to save three lives with each unit. A special thanks to senior Greta Cargin and junior Liz Renken for recruiting and running the drive as the Student Coordinators.
Members of the Astronomy Club went to the movies this past weekend to see First Man, which chronicles Neil Armstrong's life and famous walk on the moon.
On Sunday, members of the Autism Awareness Club participated in the Autism Society of Central Ohio's "Trick or Suites" event at the Embassy Suites. The group passed out candy to people on the Autism Spectrum. The event's purpose was to provide a comfortable and friendly environment for people with autism who typically would not be comfortable with traditional trick or treating.
Congratulations to Tim Kelleher, Jack Laugherty and Andy Viola on their Fishing Club Tournament victories this past weekend.
All three seniors on the Girls Golf team were awarded the Ohio Central District Girls Golf Coaches Association Scholar Athlete Award for 2018.
Members of the Writer's Club represented student writers at last week's OELMA (Ohio Educational Library Media Association) Conference with Mrs Van Arsdale. Catharina Le, Grace Brunton, and Monserrat Tlahuel-Flores heard about the National Storybox Project and met published authors such as Mindy McGinnis, Brendan Kiely, and Margaret Peterson Haddix. Mrs. Van Arsdale has been the Program Chair for this conference for the past two years.
Spirit Shop News
The St. Francis DeSales Spirit Shop is excited to announce our "Just in Time for the Holidays!" online pop-up shop link to lots of SFD Spirit wear! Click to view the specially curated collection of various items available for purchase.
In order to ensure delivery by Christmas, the shop link will only be live until November 13th, so act fast! Find items for everyone on your list, and go Stallions! *A link is also available on the SFD Spirit Shop webpage.
Military parents who have served or who are currently serving are invited to join us for a special morning ceremony. Please meet in the school's Franciscan Center at 7:30am. Guests are welcome to wear their service uniform.
After our Veterans Day observation, we will reconvene in the Franciscan Center for light refreshments to celebrate your service. Please contact Director of Alumni and Family Engagement Amy Faulkner at faulkner@desales.co if you are able to attend.
Every student that intends to tryout or participate in a winter sport must complete the Winter Activity Registration. This simple online form conveniently streamlines all necessary paperwork to ensure your student's safety and a successful season.
Please read the directions on the form carefully. If you have any questions, you may contact the Enrollment Office at SFDHS at 614-265-3380 or
admissions@desales.co.
Parents should
log in to their Parent Portal to complete the form.
The Winter Activity Registration link will be located on the bottom left of the screen and must be completed through a web browser (not the PowerSchool App).
This registration must be completed prior to your first official team tryout or activity.
Daily Reflection
Loving Father, You have created all times and seasons, and yet Your love is infinite. Please help me use each moment well, to rejoice in Your plan and my place in it. Amen.
