Weekly DeTales

January 2, 2024

Stallions in the Spotlight

Members of the SFD Swim Team volunteered at W.A.R.M. (Westerville Area Resource Ministry) over break. They sorted donations and cans by expiration, and put to-go boxes together for those in need.

SFD Scholarship Applications Open for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

Below are links to the scholarship applications for all SFD scholarships available to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors. We encourage you to review the scholarship application, and take advantage of the many scholarship opportunities offered!

Deadline: January 31, 2024

Please note: the application process is not finalized until the school receives a completed online recommendation from a non-family member. The recommendation form can be found at https://www.sfdstallions.org/sfdhs-scholarships.

APPLICATIONS

Please note: some scholarships have required criteria and/or an additional essay question.

Freshman Scholarship Application - Class of 2027

Sophomore Scholarship Application - Class of 2026

Junior Scholarship Application - Class of 2025

The links are also available at https://www.sfdstallions.org/sfdhs-scholarships.

French Exchange Program This February -- Host Families Needed!

Our annual exchange program with our sister school in Normandy, France -- Institution Saint Joseph in Le Havre -- will be taking place this year from February 16 - March 1, 2024.

We are currently looking for families who are willing to host a student (or two) in their home during their visit. Students do not need to be enrolled in French at DeSales in order to host a student, as all students have a good proficiency in English.

In addition, there is no fee associated with hosting a French Exchange student; all that needs to be provided is a place to stay, meals with your family and a sack lunch on most days. The exchange students will report each day to DeSales with your student and depart with them at the end of the day.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your student and your family to make a connection and learn about another culture. Please contact Mrs. Heather Evans if you are interested in hosting a student at evans@desales.co or your student can see her in room 121 to receive the necessary paperwork.

Tickets for this year’s Mother/Son Dance are on sale now. Click here to purchase your tickets today!

Upcoming Events

Classes Resume

When: January 3

Eucharistic Adoration

When: January 5

Parents: Sign up here to join us for Eucharistic Adoration.

Warm Up Week -- Canned Food Drive Incentive Reward

When: January 8 - 12

All students who met their 20 point goal for the Canned Food Drive will be permitted to wear their favorite sweatshirt over their uniform during Warm Up Week.

Sophomore Retreat

When: January 11

Junior Parent Night Via Zoom

When: January 11 at 7pm

This presentation will provide information on steps to prepare for the college application process including building a college list, making the most of campus visits, and understanding the components of the college application. While geared toward juniors, all are welcome to listen in! The Zoom link will be shared after Christmas break.

MLK Day of Engagement

When: January 14 from 2pm-4pm

Where: Bishop Ready High School Gymnasium

All are welcome! See informational flier below.

To view the 2023-2024 school calendar, visit www.sfdstallions.org/calendar.

Clothing Drive for Mission Warmth

From January 5 to January 16 SFD will be having a clothing drive for Mission Warmth! During this season of giving, we encourage you all to look through your closets over winter break for items to donate. For more details please watch this short video made by seniors Adam Ward and Anthony Zegunis.

2023-24 Winter Sports Program

The 2023-24 Winter Sports program is available online! Click here to view program. A link will also be on stallionpride.com throughout the entire winter season.

Nurse's Notes

2023-2024 Sick Policy

Sick children often expose other students and school staff members to illnesses and germs. These illnesses are disruptive to the educational process and to other children and their families. Students who are ill should be kept home to help control the spread of germs. Please follow the guidelines linked here to help keep our school safe and healthy.

Spiritual Reflection

Heavenly Father, you sent John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepared the way for the Lord. Help us prepare our world to recognize Christ through our worship, our acts of charity, and our fidelity to the gospel. Strengthen the witness of our lives so that we might lead others to Christ. We ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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