Opening Day: Tomorrow!
We are very excited to welcome all students back for the 2021-2022 school year. Please take a moment to review a few details pertaining directly to our Opening Day (information was also emailed to all students from Mr. Jones earlier today).
Start time: 7:44am - Students will report to Homeroom.
Students are permitted to be out of uniform on the first day of school (see “out of uniform” policy in Family Handbook); however, they will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival at school in the Little Theater lobby, and are expected to wear the shirt provided for them. All t-shirts are a lightweight white t-shirt. Freshmen - please wear your Forward with Faith t-shirts to school; if you did not receive a t-shirt at the Class of 2025 Orientation, stop by the Little Theater lobby to pick one up.
NOTE: The print color on the front of the t-shirt distinguishes which family company you are assigned to. *Check your schedule, sent earlier by Mr. Cook, for your Homeroom assignment. Please see below:
GRAY: 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114
BLACK: 116, 119, 120, 121, 122, 208, 209, 211
PURPLE: 105, 115, 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 207, 212
YELLOW: 213, 214, 215, 216, 104, 219, 220, 221, 222
*Locker numbers can also be found on student schedules (sent by Mr. Cook). Please remember to bring a lock (if you forget the combination, stop by the main office for assistance; if you need to purchase a lock, stop by the Spirit Shop).
Lunch will be provided at no charge for each student.
Bring a mask with you to school. During our All-School Prayer Service in the gymnasium, everyone must wear a mask.
Dismissal time: 1:30pm - Those who rely on Columbus or Gahanna buses will need to arrange for a ride home.
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Student Vaccination Card Upload
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Back to School Form - Due Today!
The Back to School Form, in your PowerSchool Parent Portal, 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 today, Tuesday, August 24th.
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SFD Parking Pass
All seniors, juniors and sophomores received an email from Mr. Steller yesterday (8/23) regarding how to purchase a parking pass.
Seniors will be able to buy their passes on Tuesday, August 31 starting at 6:30am. Juniors will be able to buy their passes Wednesday, September 1 starting at 6:30am. Sophomores can buy their passes Thursday, September 2 starting at 7am. Passes will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Spots will NOT be sold after school or at any other time that week.
- To buy a pass you must show your driver's license. No passes will be sold without showing a valid driver's license.
- You must bring a PAPER COPY of the Parking Form. NO digital forms will be accepted!
- You must bring a check made out to St. Francis DeSales High School or $45 cash, exact change please.
Until Thursday, September 2, parking in the parking lot will be first come, first serve. On Friday, September 3 (until the end of the year) everyone will be in their assigned spots. After September 2, cars parked in the lot without a parking pass will be towed at the owner's expense.
Those without a license now can purchase a pass as soon as they have a license to show; fill out the parking pass form and contact Mr. Steller to set up a time to purchase a pass. |
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Important Guidance Webinars in September for Senior Parents
Senior Parent College Admissions Presentation
September 8th at 7:00pm via Zoom
Please join the SFD counselors as we share information regarding the college application process. Areas covered will include: the Common Application, Naviance, Letters of Recommendation, Testing, Essays, College Visits, and more!
Financial Aid 101 Presentation
September 14th at 7:00pm via Zoom
Theresa Popelar and Cody McMillen from the University of Dayton will share their expertise on the financial aid process. They will touch on the following topics: types of financial aid, determining financial need and aid, net price calculator, applying for need based aid/Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and more!
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Vaccination Clinic at SFD
Saturday, September 4 from 11:00am to 2:00pm (1st Dose)
Sunday, September 26 from 11:00am to 2:00pm (2nd Dose)
Old Village Pharmacy will be administering the Pfizer vaccine (2 shots - 21 days apart) to students at DeSales High school. The information fact sheet for the Pfizer vaccine is linked below for your convenience. These fact sheets will also be available at the clinics. A vaccination record card including the date and type of vaccine received will be given after the shot.
Please follow the instructions below to sign up online:
- Log on to https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/
- Click on “CHECK ELIGIBILITY AND BOOK MY APPOINTMENT"
- Answer following questions:
- Are you filling out this form on behalf of someone else? (NO)
- Is the vaccine recipient age 12 or older? (YES)
- Covid-19 First Dose (Yes)
- Access Code (Required) – PJCP6GRA7A
- Check all acknowledgement boxes
- "GOOD NEWS IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE ELIGIBLE" page, type in zip code for DeSales (43224)
- ST FRANCIS DESALES HIGH SCHOOL-- should show up (if not, you need to go back and put in ACCESS CODE)
Please bring your insurance card to the clinic. There is NO COST for anyone to get vaccinated. The insurance card is for billing purposes of administration fees that is covered by your insurance. Again, there is NO COST for anyone to get vaccinated. If you have any questions, please contact Old Village Pharmacy for assistance.
*Every student must bring the consent form signed by a parent/legal guardian to the clinic in order to get the shot.
Important Links
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First Day of School
When: August 25; dismissal at 1:30pm
Students who ride a bus will need to arrange for another ride home as buses will not be available for pick up. See more information about our Opening Day at the top section of this e-newsletter.
School Picture Day
When: August 26
Order on mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTQXNTCS. All students are to be in the official school uniform for Picture Day (not the warm weather uniform).
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
When: August 27 and 28
Back to School Night
When: September 1
Generosity Meets Gratitude Breakfast
When: September 3 at 8:45am
Where: Cafeteria
Invitations were mailed home to 2021-22 scholarship recipients earlier this month.
Honor Roll Assembly
When: September 3 at 9:45am
Where: Gymnasium
Vaccination Clinic at SFD
When: September 4 from 11am to 2pm
See more information on how to register in section above.
Traditions Mass and Breakfast
When: September 10 at 7am
The Traditions Mass and Breakfast is an opportunity for our current students to invite an alum of St. Francis DeSales back to the school. STUDENTS: please RSVP for you and your guest(s) by clicking here.
Homecoming Game
When: September 10 at 7pm
Homecoming Dance
When: September 11 from 7pm to 9:30pm; doors open at 6:30pm
Where: Alumni Stadium
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Join the Cafeteria Crew at SFD
Bosc and Brie are currently looking for a new team member to join the cafeteria crew. This is a part-time, position approximately 20 hours per week. The hours are 9am to 1pm. The job duties will vary but will involve kitchen prep work, serving, stocking supplies, and general kitchen duties. Lifting of boxes, milk crates, hot pans, etc. will be required. Please inquire by calling or emailing Rhonda Selhorst at 614-596-3038 or rrselhorst@gmail.com. |
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Get Your Stallion Spirit Wear!
Saint Francis DeSales High School is pleased to offer a collection of made to order Stallion Gear to our community via an online shop in partnership with 2Horse Apparel. Use the link found here ( Stallion Store August 2021) to access an assortment of products. The online shop will be open for orders until midnight on Sunday, August 22. Visit Stallion Store August 2021 today for your Stallion apparel needs! Products will ship to the address you designate in September when ordered by August 22.
We are also very excited to offer all new Stallion Apparel at school in the Purcell Spirit Shop and at Friday night home football games. The Purcell Spirit Shop will be open with the new assortment on August 18 for Class of 2025 Orientation and during lunch periods (10:15am to 12:45pm) starting August 25.
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Nurse's Notes
Incoming Senior Vaccines:
*All incoming SENIORS 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.
Get your vaccine:
COVID-19 Vaccines are now available for ages 12 and up! Please check with your student’s Primary Care Office for scheduling.
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In your goodness, O Lord God, you chose Bartholomew to follow in the footsteps of your Son. In so doing he became his disciple and intimate friend in the founding of the early Christian Church. Inspire all your Christian people today to live in such a way that they too can be called disciples of Jesus in the building of his kingdom on earth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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