July 28, 2020
Leading Edge Telecommunication System at SFD
New telecommunication equipment is currently being installed in every classroom. This leading edge phone system will network with our current public address infrastructure and provide immediate communication school-wide. We are blessed to have received support from The Catholic Foundation for a portion of the cost toward this update at St. Francis DeSales High School.
Parent Meeting on The Path Forward

If you were unable to join the Parent Meeting via Zoom last Thursday, please view the recap included in today's DeTales.
Full Time Digital Learning Requests

For those students who will need to remain completely digital this school year, please contact Guidance@desales.co to notify us of your request. Please note that formal documentation of this need will be required.
Conversation on Racism

Next Wednesday, August 5 from 6pm to 7pm, we invite you to join Principal Dan Garrick, SFD's Director of Diversity and Student Equity Darrien Scott, and Pam Harris from the Diocese of Columbus' Office of Catholic Ethnic Ministries for an on-going discussion on racism.

To RSVP for this event, please email Darrien Scott at dscott@desales.co. A link to the Zoom call will be emailed directly to those who have RSVPed next Wednesday morning.
Back to School Summer Events

SENIOR SPIRIT DAY
Each year we host a mandatory Senior Spirit Day to discuss college application timelines and planning, important senior traditions, and inspire strong leadership for the final year of high school.  

Seniors are asked to select one of the following dates for their Senior Spirit Day: August 12th, 13th or 14th. The day will run from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Please note, space is limited to 78 students per day. To sign up, students should utilize the following link:



CLASS OF 2024 ORIENTATION AND FAMILY PRAYER SERVICE
We are excited to host our annual Freshmen Orientation with a bonus this year, adding our Family Welcome and Prayer Service on the same day!

Freshmen are asked to select one of the following dates for their orientation: August 17th, 18th or 19th. The day will begin at 1pm. Please note, space is limited to 78 students per day. To sign up, students should utilize the following link:

Upcoming Events

Mothers Club Gently Used Uniform Sale
When: August 8 from 9am to 1pm
Where: SFD Cafeteria
Masks required. 
The Spirit Shop will also be open during the sale. Several items will be discounted UP TO 40%. Come help us make room for fall inventory!

Senior Spirit Day
When: August 12, 13, or 14 from 8:30am to 12:30pm
For more information review the section above, or click here .

Class of 2024 Orientation and Family Prayer Service
When: August 17, 18, or 19 beginning at 1pm
For more information review the section above, or click here .

Stallion Golf Outing
When: August 23 beginning at 12:30pm
Where: New Albany Links

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
When: August 29
Join us in recognizing the outstanding achievements of six Stallions who will be a part of the 2020 St. Francis DeSales Athletic Hall of Fame: Julie Barber '88 (COACH/PLAYER), Elise Berry '98 (GIRLS SOCCER), Grant Bowman '99 (FOOTBALL), Joe Gordon '71 (WRESTLING/FOOTBALL), Steve Hallam '78 (CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK), and Jennifer Ogbuehi '03 (TRACK). To attend the induction ceremony and brunch on August 29, please register here .
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.

Face Masks

For planning purposes, please note: The school will be purchasing at least 3 face masks for each student. Students will need to purchase additional face masks. Face masks need to be plain purple, black or white. Medical grade or disposable masks will also be acceptable.
Boys Golf Tryouts

The SFD Boys Golf program will hold tryouts on August 1st and 2nd. If interested in attending this tryout, please contact the Boys Golf team coaches:

Head Coach - Tony Pinson at boysgolf@desales.co
Assistant Coach - Jim Lingo at lingojamesb@gmail.com
Spiritual Reflection
Almighty God, guide us as we seek to do your will. Help us to be faithful as we follow your Son, who has called us to be his healing presence in a broken world. May we hear his call and experience the conversion of our hearts and lives. We ask this in his name. Amen.