Deadline Extension for Caps and Gowns
Monday, February 21
Seniors: The deadline to order your REQUIRED cap, gown and tassel unit (NO COST to you; the school pays for these three items) has been extended; the new deadline is Monday, February 21. Please click on the links below to view the available options. If you are unable to place your order online, please call our local rep Mike Dillon at 614-440-2594 or email mike.dillon@jostens.com for additional ways to complete your order. |
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College Credit Plus Meeting
There will be an informational meeting for parents and guardians regarding the College Credit Plus program at St. Francis DeSales High School on Thursday, February 24 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom ( see link here).
Ms. Rebecca Hillman, Director of College Credit Plus at the University of Findlay, will provide an overview of the program, and Mr. Rob Dvorak will help answer questions regarding the application process. The meeting is directed to the parents/guardians of those students who have enrolled in Dual Credit classes for the 2022-23 school year, but all are welcome to attend.
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Senior Scholarships Available
Tim Woodward Memorial Scholarship
A $7,000 scholarship is available to a current senior planning to attend The Ohio State University. The applicant must be active in community service or school, be self motivated, have compassion for others, maintain a 3.0 GPA and display financial need. Deadline to submit application is Friday, April 8, 2022. Application Link
Leroy Greffin Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a current senior who is pursuing post-secondary education in the field of world and/or US history, political science and/or archeology. Special consideration will be given to students with an interest in teaching or those that have a passion for mentoring and/or tutoring. Deadline to submit application is Friday, April 8, 2022. Application Link
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Stallions in the Spotlight |
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After all the work put in by the SFD Calculus classes, Ms. Sharritts dropped off 50+ boxes filled with valentines and candy treats to St. Stephen's Community House in time for their Valentine's party. The kids were especially excited that some of the seniors who helped make the valentines were also a part of Christmas in the Courtyard in December. |
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Also sharing their love: the SFD Girls Basketball team made valentines for Veterans. They created cards with kind messages to let veterans know they are appreciated. The valentines were taken to patients at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. |
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Last Friday, we held our 5th Annual World Cultures assembly and celebrated the unique and wonderfully diverse student body here at SFD. 18 different countries were represented. Check out the SFD Instagram page for more pictures from the beautiful assembly. |
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The following students participated in a Virtual Salesian Youth Summit last Friday evening: Kofi Amasoah, Aidan Zacherl, Juan Robles, and Anna Pham. Thank you for representing SFD! |
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Congratulations to SFD senior Pius Edzie for winning the Central Ohio Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition last week. Pius advances to the State Competition, which will be held on March 4th. |
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Congratulations to senior Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling and sophomore Marcus Mancini for being the winners of the Stock Market Challenge for week 4. |
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Senior Vanna Giang was recognized as a Westerville Rotary Club Student of the Month for her commitment to service. |
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This past weekend, SFD Boys Lacrosse team volunteered their Saturday morning at Westerville Area Resource Ministry. |
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Winter Sports in Post-Season Play
Our Girls Basketball team plays Grove City at Grove City High School tonight in a Sectional Semifinal beginning at 7pm.
SFD wrestlers Rebekah Oladokun and Ademar Ramirez qualified for the Girls State Wrestling Tournament this Saturday and Sunday at Hilliard Davidson High School.
The following swimmers that have qualified for the District meet: Brady McInerney (50 Free, 100 Free), Jack Lofthouse (100 Breast, 200 Free), Wyatt Hanley (100 Fly, 100 Back), Jackson Miracle (50 Free, 100 Fly), Noah Pugh (100 Fly), Luca Ricci (100 Fly), Reece Hanley (200 IM), Libby Ruff (200 Free, 500 Free), Sarah Neighbor (500 Free), Boys 200 Medley Relay (Wyatt Hanley, Jack Lofthouse, Jacob Bennett, Brady McInerney), 200 Free Relay (Wyatt Hanley, Jacob Bennett, Brady McInerney, Jackson Miracle), 400 Free Relay (Jackson Miracle, Lucca Ricci, Reece Hanley, Jack Lofthouse), Girls Medley Relay (Liv Sanabria, Sarah Neighbor, Lydia Letzelter, Libby Ruff) and 200 Free Relay (Lydia Letzelter, Isabella Felter, Liv Sanabria and Libby Ruff). The Boys Swim team competes on Thursday and the Girls Swim team competes on Saturday. Both take place at The Ohio State University's McCorkle Aquatic Pavillion.
SFD Ice Hockey plays Dublin Coffman on Saturday in the first round of the OHSAA Tournament. The game begins at 4pm at Chiller North.
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Quarter 3 Mid-Term Week
When: February 14 - 18
President's Day - No Classes
When: February 21
All-School Assembly in Celebration of Black History Month
When: February 23 at 8am
Quarter 3 Mid-Term Reports Available on PowerSchool
When: February 25
Mother Son Dance
When: February 27 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Villa Milano
Spring Testing Day for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen; No School for Seniors
When: March 1; early dismissal at Noon
Columbus City and Gahanna buses will be here at Noon for the early dismissal.
Ash Wednesday All-School Retreat
When: March 2; early dismissal at 1:30pm
The Gahanna bus will be here for the early dismissal. Columbus City will not be here at 1:30pm for the early dismissal; students who ride Columbus City buses need to arrange for another ride home that day.
Quarter 3 Parent Teacher Conferences via Zoom
When: March 3 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Sign-Up Genius to follow.
Eucharistic Adoration
When: March 4
All parents are welcome and encouraged to participate. Sign up here!
Men and Women of DeSales Mass and Keynote Speakers
When: March 5 beginning at 9am
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Mother Son Dance -- Get Your Early Bird Tickets!
SFD Mothers and Sons are invited to a night in Hollywood with dinner and dancing at this year's Mother Son Dance!
When: Sunday, February 27th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
Tickets are $28 if purchased before February 21. Click here to get your tickets today!
Photo Request by Tuesday, February 22
1. Senior Son and Mom
2. Senior Son (younger)
3. Senior Son (current)
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Men and Women of DeSales Mass and Keynote Speakers
Join us for a morning of faith, family and tradition on Saturday, March 5. Mass begins at 9am, followed by a delightful opportunity for our community to hear from our wonderful Salesian Sisters. Light refreshments will also be available after Mass. Please RSVP here.
Note: We will have a collection during Mass for Holy Family Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.
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Stallion WishBook Coming Soon
We look forward to giving our families the opportunity to once again support our co-curricular programs through the Stallion WishBook. The Stallion WishBook is an online, interactive way for you to get behind the programs you value and help fund exactly what each program needs most. In 2021, we raised $95,000, which directly benefited our co-curricular programs. Save the dates: Tuesday, March 1 through Monday, March 14.
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Home of a Stallion Sign
Is your son or daughter an athlete or a thespian? Maybe a National Honor Society member? Let the world know that your home is the home of a proud Stallion. Order your "A Stallion Lives Here" sign today. Order deadline is February 28, so don't delay. Click here for order form. |
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Ash Wednesday Retreat Comfort Case
As a part of our upcoming Ash Wednesday Retreat we are asking students to participate in a Family Homeroom activity -- creating comfort cases for foster children. Please click here to see how your student can help. |
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Spring Activity Registration
We are excited about the upcoming spring season and look forward to working with your students. Prior to the first day of tryouts/practice, every student athlete must complete the Spring Activity Registration. This simple online form conveniently streamlines all necessary paperwork to ensure your student's safety and a successful season. The deadline to complete the registration is:
Baseball - February 21st
Boys Lacrosse - February 21st
Girls Lacrosse - February 21st
Softball - February 21st
Boys Tennis - March 7th
Track and Field - February 21st
Boys Volleyball - March 7th
The Spring Activity Registration is located in your PowerSchool Parent Portal under the "Forms" tab. To log in, visit the SFD Website or go to desales.powerschool.com. This must be completed through a web browser, the PowerSchool Mobile App will not work. If you have forgotten your username or password, the Enrollment Office or Athletic Office can assist you with recovery.
Physicals must be uploaded OR turned into the main office prior to the first day of practice or tryouts. If you have any questions, you may contact the Enrollment Office at admissions@desales.co or the Athletic Office at sports@desales.co.
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Center for Automotive Research - FREE Summer Camp
The Center for Automotive Research at The Ohio State University is hosting a free, 5 day summer camp for high school students focused on automotive research and mobility. Here is a link with details; applications are being accepted through April 4. |
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Nurse's Notes
PLEASE KEEP STUDENTS HOME IF THEY ARE ILL
List of symptoms students will be sent home for:
- Fever > 100F
- New or worsened cough
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Headache
- Body aches
- New or worsened fatigue
- Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
If there is a known exposure to COVID and/or your child is being tested for COVID, please contact the School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick.
All COVID results must be sent to the nurse at fitzpatrick@desales.co.
Keep your child at home until the following criteria are met (subject to change):
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Isolate 5 DAYS from the start of symptoms or a positive test (whichever came first). Can return on DAY 6 if symptom free or symptoms are improved.
MUST wear a mask at all times for DAYS 6-10.
*If you are participating in school sports (including conditioning/lifting) you MUST be cleared by a physician before returning to sports. Return to Play form found here. |
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Alternative Diagnosis (must be a signed doctor’s note) |
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24+ hours and fever free (without the use of medication) and improved symptoms. |
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Exposure to COVID-19 OUTSIDE of school (family member, work, etc.) |
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UPDATE:
May attend school if symptom free and must wear a mask (regardless of vaccination status).
*Please continue to monitor for symptoms for a full 14 days.
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Exposure to COVID-19 IN the classroom setting, bus, and organized school sports |
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Mask to Stay:
Students exposed to COVID-19 in school can continue to attend school (masked).
Test to Play:
Students exposed to COVID-19 in sports can continue to participate if they test negative on initial notification of the exposure.
*Testing is also recommended 5 days post exposure.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources:
Vaccination Card Upload
Please reach out to our School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick, BSN, RN, LSN with any questions or concerns.
Phone: (614) 267-7808 Ext. 435
School Fax: (614) 265-3375
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High School Spring Power & Love Retreat 2022
High School Spring Power & Love Retreat 2022
Where: St. Matthew (807 Havens Corners Rd. Gahanna, OH 43230)
When: March 4th and 5th
Cost: FREE
Questions? Please contact:
Maggie Smith, msmith@stmatthews.net
David Mesina, dmesina@stbrendans.net
Myra Gonzalez, mgonzalez@christthekingcolumbus.com
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Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference
Register now at www.columbuscatholicwomen.com for the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 8am - 4:30pm at the Ohio Expo Center. $45 per person / students $35 / Livestream $15. Come give thanks and rest in Jesus with Holy Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, inspiring speakers, food and fellowship! Invite family and friends to join you for this amazing one-day retreat to reconnect, rekindle and rejoice in the Lord! |
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Lord, in your miracle of the loaves and fishes your disciples did not recognize that you were revealing to them how close and abundant was the Father’s love for them. Help us to recognize the blessings of our lives, and grant us hearts of gratitude for the gifts you have given to us. Make us, too, generous with our gifts, that others—especially those in need—might also know of the extraordinary generosity of your love. Amen. |
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