February 26, 2019
Stallions in the Spotlight
25 students from LeHavre, Normandy in France were here for two weeks; 15 stayed with DeSales families, while the other 10 spent time with Watterson families. During their stay they visited the Franklin Park Conservatory, the Columbus Museum of Art, the Statehouse, Amish County, the US Air Force Museum in Dayton and even attended a Blue Jackets game! Thank you so much to all the families that hosted a student this year. You helped to make this a wonderful experience for both the DeSales and the French students.
Freshman Brady McInerney finished 10th in the state in the 200 YD IM to earn First Team All-Ohio honors with a time of 1:57.67! It's the 17th time that a Stallion has earned First Team All-Ohio honors in an individual Boy's Swimming event. Click here for the complete list.
Ticket Prices Go Up After March 1st
JOIN US ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8!
Admission price ($75) includes open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and casino money. Plus enjoy live music from the Street Players Band, and an opportunity to bid on great live and silent auction items. Ticket prices will go up after March 1!



LAST CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM INCENTIVE TURN-IN DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1
Donations can be dropped off at the Advancement Office in the Franciscan Center. Please turn in the donation with the requested donation form. Organizations are welcome to use the Casino Royale solicitation letter when securing items for their baskets. Each co-curricular program will receive 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of live and silent auction items which were procured by that co-curricular program.

CASINO ROYALE RAFFLE TICKETS
Reminder: we are asking all our families to participate in the upcoming Casino Royale fundraising event by selling Casino Royale Raffle tickets. We are requesting that each student sell one book of 7 tickets. Tickets were given to students last Friday.
Kids Need a Babysitter During Casino Royale?
The SFD Swim Team is offering babysitting services during Casino Royale!

Details:
  • $20 for first child, $15 for each additional child
  • Snacks, games, and movies will be provided for the kids.
  • Coach Buechner and Coach McMurray will also be there to supervise.
  • Babysitting will take place in the Theology wing of the school (upstairs).
  • RSVP to Coach Ryan Buechner at buechner@desales.co; pay at the door.
Baked Goods Needed
It's time for another bake sale! The SFD Mothers Club is in need of baked goods for our March 5th MARDI GRAS Bake Sale. Cupcakes, brownies, bars, cookies, and Rice Krispie treats continue to be a hit, in addition to cake pops and chocolate pretzels!  Please consider signing up to donate a treat. Donations should be delivered to the main school office the morning of Tuesday, March 5. There is no need to package your goodies individually...just drop them off (pre-cut if necessary) in bulk packaging, and we will divide them into three lunch periods. Please forward this email to others who might be interested in baking! Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!




Please email Bake Sale co-chairs CristyMullins@gmail.com or KareyGabrielli@yahoo.com with questions.
Upcoming Events
Multi-Cultural Assembly
When: February 27 at 8am
Where: Gymnasium

Eucharistic Adoration
When: March 1
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

Mid-Term Grades Sent Home
When: March 1

Baseball Team Chipotle Fundraiser
When: March 5

Ash Wednesday All-School Retreat
When: March 6
Dismissal at 1:30pm. Please note: 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.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
When: March 7 from 6pm to 8pm

Casino Royale
When: March 8 beginning at 6:30pm
Purchase your tickets today! Ticket prices go up after March 1st.

Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (9th-12th graders)
When: March 10 from 10am to 5:30pm
Where: Bishop Watterson High School
The registration cost is $30/teen. Contact Director of Campus Ministry, Mrs. Grosik, or visit
https://columbuscatholic.org/dcyc for more information.

Testing Day for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors/No School for Seniors
When: March 12
Early dismissal at 12:30pm. Columbus City buses will be here at 12:30pm; the Gahanna bus will pick up at 3:06pm.

Columbus Catholic Schools College Night for Juniors
When: March 13 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: St. Charles Preparatory School Walter Commons
See more details in section below.

SFD Registration Deadline, SFD Scholarship Deadline and FACTS Deadline
When: March 15
See below for information on FACTS as well as SFD Registration and Scholarship deadlines.
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.

Experience Europe in 2020!
Students will have the opportunity to visit Berlin, Dresden, Krakow, the Nazi death camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau, Prague, and Budapest in the Summer of 2020.

$200 Discount until February 28th!

To sign up or if you have additional questions, please contact Mr. Ulry at ulry@desales.co or Mr. Sheumaker at sheumaker@desales.co.
Are You Following us on Social Media? 
Stay up-to-date and connected with St. Francis DeSales High School. Join a social media group to follow what’s happening on campus. Plus you can personalize your experience with SFD by joining social networks that fit your interests. From athletics, alumni and admissions, you’ll find communities where you can share your experiences, connect with new and old friends, or just learn more about St. Francis DeSales High School.

You Choose!

Follow Your Favorite Team

Parent Class Facebook Pages
Each class has a "Closed Group" page on Facebook. These are unofficial sites, but they are monitored by the school's Director of Alumni and Family Engagement. *Must request an invite to join the page*
Moderator: Lisa Solazzo 

Moderator: Lisa Solazzo 

Moderator: Nicole Clayton 

Moderator: Amy Faulkner
Columbus Catholic Schools College Night for Juniors
When: Wednesday, March 13th from 7pm to 9pm
Where: St. Charles Preparatory School Walter Commons (2010 E. Broad St., Cols, 43209)
Why: Learn more about the college selection and application process. Parents and students have the opportunity to attend up to 3 sessions of their choice. 

Presentation topics include: 
*The Best College fit
*Selective Admissions Panel
*ACT vs. SAT
*Learning Differences in the College Application Process
*The Effective College Visit
*The College Essay and Application
*Catholic Colleges 
*Regional Campuses and Community Colleges
*College Cost
*College Athletics
*Military Options
*Selective Admissions Case Study 

RSVP Here . Let's have a great turnout from SFDHS! 
2019-2020 Registration
Mandatory for all returning students
All students must complete the Registration Form by March 15, 2019.

In the Registration Form, you will find the required information and documents to complete:
  • Diocesan Tuition Assistance Application
  • SFDHS Tuition Assistance Application
  • SFDHS Scholarship Application (Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022)
  • ODE Ed Choice Scholarship Application/Renewal
  • ODE Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Application/Renewal
  • Transportation Request Forms

To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal and begin the St. Francis DeSales Registration Form visit https://desales.powerschool.com .  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.
Spiritual Reflection
My Lord and my God, I want all too often more than I deserve. I find myself acting in a childish manner, taking the toy I want and taking it now. You call us to grow up, to be not childish in selfishness, but child-like in simple trust that God knows and loves best. We are not very good at being the first to trust. Perhaps we can be humble at being among the last to understand God’s ways. We pray this prayer through Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.