August 18, 2020
Stallions in the Spotlight -- Share Your News

We love to promote the wonderful things our students are involved in, and we’d like your input too! Please share your news with us by emailing Karen Cofojohn at cofojohn@desales.co -- include student’s name, class year, their achievement, and if possible, a photo. Then be sure to keep your eye out for your news in the Weekly DeTales or on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram.
Great information is shared on our social media accounts @SFDStallions and in our Weekly DeTales so remember to like us and follow us!
Back to School Form and 2020-21 Family Handbook

A message was sent to all families last Friday which included a link to the 2020-21 Family Handbook as well as information regarding the Back to School Form located in your PowerSchool Parent Portal. The Back to School Form includes important emergency contact information as well as the compliance form for the St. Francis DeSales High School Family Handbook and media release form.

The Back to School Form must be completed for each student by August 26.
Grandparents Day Address Request

Even though we will not be able to meet in person for the annual Grandparents Day breakfast and Mass, we still want to do something special for our students and their grandparents! This fall, on October 22 and 23, we will hold a Grandparents Day Mass. Mass will be streamed live in order for our grandparents to celebrate with our student body.

In early October, we will send each grandparent an invitation to join us for this virtual event.

Please take a moment today to submit your student's grandparent's mailing address. We would also like to display photos of our students with their grandparents on our Grandparents Day webpage; if you have a photo to share, please email a copy to cofojohn@desales.co.
Opening Days of School

Please see the schedule and details of the Opening Day (for each grade) below:

Freshmen - August 31
Sophomores - September 1
Juniors - September 2
Seniors - September 3

Start time: 7:47am
Dismissal time: 1:30pm

Students will walk through their class schedule, meet their teachers, learn about the added safety protocols, and attend a prayer service. Plus students will enjoy a free lunch and *every Stallion will receive their 2020-21 school year theme t-shirt ('Rise by Loving' - see design above).

Students are permitted to be out-of-uniform for their Opening Day; however, they are asked to follow the SFD Spirit Day Out-of-Uniform Policy. Please click here to review the SFD Spirit Day Out-of-Uniform Policy. *Freshmen received their t-shirt at their Class of 2024 Orientation and are asked to wear them on their Opening Day.
Handbook Policy Re: Hair Styles

As we get ready to go back to school, we would like to give a gentle reminder of the policy stated in our Family Handbook regarding hair styles. Students must comply with the handbook policy on hair styles by August 31 (i.e. length of hair for boys, unnatural hair color - pink, green, etc.).

As stated in the Uniform Policy for Girls:
No colored streaking or unnatural hair color are permitted. No color hair extensions are permitted.

As stated in the Uniform Policy for Boys:
No extreme hairstyles, designs or unnatural hair color are permitted including, line designs shaved into hair. Hair is permitted to cover the ear but not to exceed the lower tip of the ear. Hair (in back of head) may be no longer than the top of the shirt collar. Hair (on front) may be no lower than the eyebrows. Hair must be kept neat at all times. Facial hair is not permitted except neatly trimmed sideburns. Sideburns may not extend below the earlobe.
Upcoming Events

Opening Day of School for the Class of 2024
When: August 31 from 7:47am to 1:30pm

Opening Day of School for the Class of 2023
When: September 1 from 7:47am to 1:30pm

Opening Day of School for the Class of 2022
When: September 2 from 7:47am to 1:30pm

Opening Day of School for the Class of 2021
When: September 3 from 7:47am to 1:30pm

No School
When: September 4 and 7

On Campus Learning/Remote Learning Begins
When: September 8
Please refer to The Path Forward for specific details on your student's schedule.

School Picture Day
When: September 16 and 17

Virtual Back to School Night
When: September 16 at 6pm
Please refer to www.sfdstallions.org/path-forward for the latest announcements and updates.
Summer Reading

ALL ENGLISH CLASSES
Students are required to read one of the Summer Reading selections by the first day of school. Students - Please choose one book to read from your class list. Each work contains a hyperlink to a summary from Goodreads.com to help you in your selection.


ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES
Students in an Advanced Placement class are required to complete additional summer reading assignments. This includes English, World Languages, Science, Computer Science, Math, and Social Studies.

Youth at the Booth

A Message for the Class of 2021
If you are a student who resides in Franklin County and are interested in working the polling booths on election day on November 3, 2020 please read the following information to sign up:

  • Registration is due before school starts this year. The deadline is firm August 31. Late submissions will not be accepted. You must complete the following information completely and accurately and then forward it to Mrs. Mascarin. She will compile them and send them on to the Board of Elections.
  • In order to work YAB you must commit to a training session prior to the election plus work the polls from opening to closing on election day. In return, you will be paid for your work and it is an excused absence from school. It is a FANTASTIC opportunity to be civically engaged and be on the inside of history.

If you are a resident of another county, Mrs. Mascarin will forward information on to you when she receives it.

Please contact her at mascarin@desales.co if you have any questions or concerns.
Spiritual Reflection
Christ Teacher, you call each of us to be free of the things that enslave us, and enter into the true freedom of the children of God. Open our hearts, that we may accept your invitation, “Come, follow me.” Give us the grace today to commit our whole selves more fully to you. Help us especially this day to overcome any attachments in our lives that prevent us from following you as energetically as we can. Amen.