March 30, 2021
Father-Daughter Dance is Back!

SFD fathers and daughters are invited to join us for a night of dinner and dancing at the Father-Daughter Dance.

When: Sunday, April 11 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Rd, Columbus, OH 43229

Purchase your Early Bird tickets here today! Tickets are only $28, but will go up after April 7. Ticket sales will close at Noon on Friday, April 9.

NOTE: You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to finish your registration. If you need a vegetarian meal, you will note this on the form when following the link. Please check your email after purchasing your tickets for this confirmation email/link.
Photo Request Reminder!
For all daughters: Please send ONE photo of you and your dad to desalespix@gmail.com.

For all seniors: Please send an additional 2 or 3 photos of yourself for the senior slideshow to desalespix@gmail.com.
Stallions in the Spotlight
SFD students Akeyla Stewart, Alexis Ware and Mariana Perez-Flora handed out Easter eggs filled with candy at the Autism Society Easter Egg Trunk Hunt on Saturday. Members of the club donated candy and filled the eggs. Over 150 individual kids on the Autism spectrum participated. The event was supervised by Mr. Montenaro, Club Advisor. 
Senior Skyla Blumenscheid just dropped another EP! Check out her new album, Renascence, on Spotify or purchase a copy on iTunes.
It was wonderful to see all those who attended the annual Men and Women of DeSales Mass last Saturday. A special thanks to Adam Dufault, Superintendent of Schools for the Columbus Diocese, for serving as our speaker following Mass, celebrated by Fr. Petry from St. Anthony.
Give @sfdclassof2021 on Instagram a follow to see what the members from the SFD Class of 2021 will be up to next fall!
Senior Scholarship Letters
A Message for Senior Parents

Senior Parents: We are quickly approaching the end of your child’s senior year and we are asking the seniors to please share all scholarship letters they have been awarded with the Guidance Department. The scholarships will be included in the Graduation program. Please have your child bring the letters to the Guidance office by Monday, May 3, 2021. Thank you for your support!
East Parking Lot After School Hours

A reminder to all: Please do not park on the East side of the school building (by the Weight Room) after school hours. The gates will be locked at 3:30pm.
Upcoming Events

Celebration of Women's History Month Webinar - TONIGHT
When: March 30 at 6pm
We will be hosting a webinar in celebration of Women's History Month. Topics covered will include celebration of professional accomplishments, overcoming obstacles to success and empowering women of all professions. If you are interested in attending the Webinar live, please RSVP here.

Easter Break
When: April 1 - 5

Father-Daughter Dance
When: April 11 beginning at 5:30pm
Where: Villa Milano

College Success Summit (for high school seniors)
When: April 17 from 10am to Noon
Where: St. Charles Preparatory School's Robert C. Walter Student Commons
Seniors are encouraged to attend this event supported by the Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools and the six Franklin County Catholic High Schools. Click here for more information and to register for this event.
Spring Stallion Gear Order Deadline: April 8

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 (The Stallion Store Spring 21) to access an assortment of products, including the Limited Edition Gold Stallion Logo (brought back by popular demand) and new spring styles. The online shop will be open for orders until midnight on Thursday, April 8. Visit The Stallion Store Spring 21 today for your Stallion apparel fix! Products will ship to the address you designate in late April/early May when ordered by April 8.
Home of a Stallion Sign: Deadline April 14

Don't miss your last chance this school year to celebrate your student by purchasing a "Home of a Stallion" sign for your athlete, thespian or NHS member. Order forms can be found on the Spirit Shop page of the SFD website or obtained in the St. Francis DeSales High School Spirit Shop. Deadline is April 14th, so don't delay. 
Click below to read today's newsletter from our Guidance department.
Nurse's Notes

COVID-19 Vaccines are now available for ages 16 and up! Please check out links below for more information:

Keep your child at home until the following criteria are met:
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

If a household member is being tested for COVID-19, students and siblings must stay home until results are received.
Spiritual Reflection
Glorious Jesus, you offer us the bread of life. Inspire our desire to follow you wherever you lead, and protect us from any temptation to deny you. We ask this through your most holy name, as you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.