ALL in for SFD: Rise by Loving
Thank you to everyone that made this giving rally an amazing success (current total: $66,449!); together we truly showed our Stallion Pride. This is another evident reminder of how much we, as Stallions, continue to care for each other. Thank you for paying it forward, and sharing your love with our entire Stallion family through your generosity. All gifts support the Guardian Angel Fund to provide tuition assistance for our students.
"The measure of love is to love without measure." ~St. Francis de Sales
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By donating, the classes represented below, not only supported current and future Stallions, they also won the challenges!
Parent Challenge - Thank you to the families in the Class of 2021 who had the highest participation in ALL in for SFD: Rise by Loving. All seniors will have a dress down day this Thursday, May 13.
Alumni Challenge - Class of 1970, with the most participation, and Class of 1986, with the most dollars raised, will have a scholarship named after their classes which will be awarded next school year to current SFD students.
Young Alumni Challenge - Congratulations to Chris Fuchs, Class of 2019, for winning the Young Alumni Challenge; he will receive a $500 Amazon gift card.
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Stallions in the Spotlight |
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Congratulations to senior Kevin Heil who was recognized as a May Student of the Month by the Westerville Rotary Club for his commitment to service. |
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English teacher Ms. Molly Wilson and Campus Ministry Director Ms. Rebecca Metzger recently earned their Master of Arts degrees from Ohio Dominican University. Congrats! |
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The Business Club sponsored the first ever Shark Tank competition. Participants had to attend 4 virtual workshops throughout the year to hear expert speakers covering different aspects of launching a product. The final pitch was held on May 9th with 6 teams competing. The winners, Isaac and Austin Rush won the $350.00 cash award prize. It's their hope to take their idea and make it a real world application. Special thanks to parent Doug Lessells, Finance Director Mr. Tom Etgen, and parent/Advancement Associate Mr. Phil Kraker for being the judges of this competition, and for being workshop presenters earlier in the year.
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The Lil Mac Foundation received a check for $500.00 from the recent Autism Awareness Club's dress down day. Below Mr. and Mrs. Callahan, founders of the Lil Mac Foundation, share their journey on how and why they started this wonderful organization.
My wife, Lisa, and I adopted our first child, Mitchell (Lil Mac) from South Korea in January of 2000. About 18 months later he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. After Mitchell’s diagnosis, we were thrust into the world of ASD without much support – financially, psychologically, or functionally. After assembling our own ABA therapy staff and finding a private school which specialized in ASD, coordinating other therapies like speech, music, OT, etc. we understood and were struck by the enormous expense to help these young kids grow and have meaningful lives. Sometime around 2003, I served on a statewide committee that focused on ASD issues and funding and our committee was able to pass legislation that required local school districts to move funds to Autism schools so that parents no longer had to bear the financial burden of placing their children into schools that were much better equipped to assist kids on the spectrum. While on that committee, I met a woman from Cleveland who had three children on the spectrum. She and her husband both had good professional jobs yet after sending their kids to special needs schools and funding other necessary therapies out-of-pocket they were forced to sell their home and file for bankruptcy. I shared this story with Lisa and after hearing it, we decided to create a foundation to help families in Ohio with children on the spectrum and their financial challenges in dealing with Autism – Lil Mac Kids was born.
Lil Mac Kids is a not for profit 501(c) 3 organization formed right here in Columbus. We have one other “chapter” located in Minneapolis, MN that is managed by our nephew just because he believes in our mission. We raise money each year through donations, donation matching, and fund raising events like golf outings and other social gatherings. We have no overhead and 100% of our funds go directly to families throughout the state of Ohio who suffer financial hardship due to caring for these amazing kids. Our gifts and grants are given in the form of checks, devices like iPads or computers, and even a down payment for a car. Over the years the foundation has given out over $100,000 to families across Ohio. Mitchell is now 21 and will need care for the rest of his life and we continue to help families in his honor and name.
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After Prom Gift Card Donations
This Saturday, Prom and After Prom will be held for seniors at SFD. The Mothers Club has worked to supply raffle prizes for students for After Prom activities. We would like to add various gift cards to the list of prizes and could use donations. If you are interested and willing to donate, please purchase a gift card for any denomination at stores/restaurants that would be sought out by high school students and send your donation to the school office this week, care of Antonella Iacobone or Laura Fowler. Thanks to all for your continuing support.
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Senior Scholarships: Deadline This Friday
Attention Senior Parents~
We are working hard to ensure we have a complete listing of all the scholarships your student has been offered, whether they attend that college/university or not. We list each scholarship name under your student's name in the Graduation Program.
If your student has not brought in their scholarship letters to the Guidance office, please have them do so. The deadline for these letters is Friday, May 14. If the original letter is brought in, we will be happy to make a copy.
Thank you in advance for making this Graduation keepsake a special one for your student.
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2021-22 SMART Tuition Contracts are due by Friday, May 14th!
For the 2021-22 school year, St. Francis DeSales High School has selected a NEW third party vendor to process tuition payments called SMART Tuition Management. To access your SMART Tuition Plan, you must first complete a 2021-22 Tuition Contract.
All families are required to complete a 2021-22 Tuition Contract REGARDLESS of their payment plan.
Directions:
1. Log into your MySFD Account at stfrancisdesaleshs.myschoolapp.com
2. In the yellow banner at the top, select "Contract to Review"
3. A prompt will read: "Do you have an existing tuition management account with St. Francis DeSales High School?" Answer "NO" to this question.
4. By following prompts, you will arrive at a screen that shows your student's 2021-22 statement. The statement will include tuition and the Student Life Fee, as well as credits (*scholarships, etc) that have been awarded to the student. *2021-22 Current Student Scholarships are not reflected at this time; only renewable scholarships are reflected for students in the Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024. All scholarships for the Class of 2025 are included in the tuition management account.
5. You will then have the opportunity to select a payment plan and establish a payment method.
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EARLY PAY-IN-FULL DISCOUNT
A $200 discount is available by paying tuition and the Student Life Fee in full by June 20, 2021.
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Bus Transportation for the 2021-2022 School Year
Columbus City:
Applications for Columbus City School bus transportation for the 2021-2022 School Year must be completed online ( www.columbus.k12.oh.us) for NEW STUDENTS ONLY. This includes all incoming Freshmen as well as Transfer Students. All existing families will be automatically "graded up" to the next grade and do not have to complete the process. The application must be completed by Friday, June 4th at the latest. Contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Jones at 614-267-7808 ext. 409 or jones@desales.co should you have any questions.
Gahanna Jefferson:
Please contact the Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools Transportation Office at 614-751-7581 for registration details.
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Upcoming Events
Girls Golf Meet and Greet (open to all girls interested in golfing next fall)
When: May 11 at 7pm
Where: North Star Golf Club (1150 Wilson Rd, Sunbury, Oh 43074)
They will review schedule and fees, and complete player forms. Contact Coach Charlie Mitchell with questions at 614-496-6446.
Spring College Signing Celebration
When: May 12 at 3:15pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Congratulations to the following student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level and celebrating at tomorrow's ceremony: Obed Achirem (Basketball, Wilmington College), Noah Gales (Football, Baldwin Wallace University), Will Hast (Football, Walsh University), Connor Huzicka (Baseball, Olney Central College), Cara Jewett (Track and Field, John Carroll University), Alexis Johnson (Volleyball, Norfolk State University), Jordan Johnson (Football, Grand Valley State University), Stefanie Karras (Soccer, University of Akron), Kahleb Lang (Lacrosse, Seton Hill University), Austin Mann (Basketball, Muskingum University), Ryan McCann (Football, Ohio Dominican University), Amanda Pancake (Golf, John Carroll University), Gabe Weikert (Soccer, Eckerd College), and Allison Weiner (Volleyball, Baldwin Wallace University).
Spring Band Concert
When: May 12 at 7pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Visual Arts Show
When: May 14
Where: Little Theater
The Art Show will be open for students during the school day, and then for family and friends that evening from 5pm to 7pm. Be sure to come see the work of these talented student artists!
Senior Prom and After Prom
When: May 15
Tickets are $25 per person. Reminder to turn in your permission slip when purchasing your tickets. Permission slips are outside of room 209, in the Main Office, or click here to download a copy.
Early Dismissal
When: May 17 at 1pm
The Gahanna bus will be here at 1pm; however, Columbus buses will not be here for the early dismissal. Students will want to arrange for another way home that day.
Senior Kairos Retreat
When: May 17-20
Wellness Day - No Classes
When: May 21
College/Military T-Shirt Day for Seniors
When: May 24
Spring Choir Concert
When: May 24 at 7pm
Where: SFD Little Theater
Senior Awards Ceremony
When: May 25 at 9am
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Two guests per senior are welcome. Please note: only seniors who have received special senior awards will be recognized at this assembly; students will be notified next Thursday if they are receiving an award. This event will also be live-streamed.
Senior (Dinner) Funfest!
When: May 25 at 6pm
Where: SFD Campus
For seniors and faculty only.
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Please click the image below for the Guidance Department's e-newsletter. |
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Nurse's Notes
Junior Student Vaccines:
*All junior students are required to submit verification of a second dose of the MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccine prior to the start of their senior year. It is a requirement for all incoming seniors in Ohio. Families can email the verification information to school nurse Kelli Fitzpatrick at fitzpatrick@desales.co or bring in a hard copy to school.
COVID-19 Vaccines:
COVID-19 Vaccines are now available for ages 16 and up! Please check out links below for more information:
*Send in documentation to the school nurse if your student receives their COVID vaccine.
Keep your child home if they present with any of the symptoms listed below and contact the School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick at (614) 267-7808 ext. 435 or email fitzpatrick@desales.co.
Any of 1 the following:
- Fever (100.4°F or higher)
- New or worsened cough
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
Two or more of the following:
- Headache
- Body aches
- New or worsened fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Chills
*Allergies seem to be on the rise. COVID symptoms can mirror allergies. The only way to know for sure is to get tested for COVID.
If a household member is being tested for COVID-19, students and siblings must stay home until results are received.
Keep your child at home until the following criteria are met:
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The Catholic Times is offering an opportunity for parents, grandparents, relatives, friends and teachers to honor 2021 graduates (eighth grade, high school or college) with a congratulatory ad in the May 24 special edition of The Catholic Times. You will be able to include a personal message of up to 20 words that’s suitable to print and does not include any copyrighted material. The cost is $25 for a text-only ad and $30 with a submitted photo of the graduate. The deadline to request an ad is Thursday, May 13. Complete the online form at https://columbuscatholic.org/graduate-congratulation-ads. If you choose the photo option, send a jpeg image to Editor Doug Bean at dbean@columbuscatholic.org. Requests also can be emailed to the editor at the same address. Ad proofs will be sent via email for approval when possible before publication. Contact Doug Bean at dbean@columbuscatholic.org or at 614-224-5195 with questions. |
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Photos from Father-Daughter and Mother-Son Dances
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Student Job Opportunities
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Summer and Fall
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Click on the link below for May e-newsletter from the Office for Social Concerns. |
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Lord, your words today call to our minds the memory of our grief over loved ones who have—in one way or another—passed from our lives. Yet along with this memory comes strength and hope, for their passing has indeed made us different people, stronger people, who rely more on you. May your Spirit continue to work in us to transform weakness into strength. Amen. |
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