November 17, 2020
Parent Survey

Parents - Now that we have completed the first quarter, we would like to gather some feedback on both health/safety issues as well our hybrid model of instructional delivery. Please know that the survey is short (14 questions), and your feedback is anonymous. Thank you in advance for your time.  
Stallions in the Spotlight
Congratulations to our football team on their State Semifinal win over Archbishop Alter on Friday night. The team plays this Saturday, November 21 at 7pm in the Division III State Championship at Fortress Obetz vs. Chardon High School. Good luck State Bound Stallions!

For the link to access live streaming of this game, please visit www.ohsaa.tv. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are no tickets available to the general public.
Congratulations to the following student-athletes who participated in our Fall Signing Celebrations last week: Avery Boyd (Volleyball, Fairfield University), Kendall Gonya (Rowing, Michigan State University), Gabriella Mahaffey (Lacrosse, University of Akron), and Desmond Watson (Basketball, Davidson College).
Nurse's Notes

COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Please follow CDC and the State of Ohio recommendations for travel. States with a 15% or higher positivity rate, require a 14-day quarantine period before returning to school. This also includes international travel. 

Positivity information for Ohio’s travel advisory is updated once a week on Wednesdays, please continue to check the following link for updates: COVID-19 Travel Advisory.

COVID-19 Symptoms to Watch for:
  • Fever > 100℉
  • New or worsened cough
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Nasal congestion or runny nose
  • Headache
  • Body aches
  • New or worsened fatigue
  • Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

Please keep your child home if they present with any of the above symptoms and contact the School Nurse, Kelli Fitzpatrick at (614) 267-7808 ext. 435 or email fitzpatrick@desales.co.

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:
Yearbook Pick-Up

A reminder to members of the Class of 2020: Mrs. Johns will be at school on December 29th from 10am to 2pm to pass out yearbooks to members of the Class of 2020 that still need to pick up their copy. She will be posted at the lobby entrance facing Karl Road. Please do not stop by SFD during Thanksgiving break.
Upcoming Events

Canned Food Drive
When: Now through November 20
Thanks to all who have given. Even in such a different year, we are coming together so well! Remember, every single donation, large or small, makes a difference. We are at 86% of our goal. We can reach our goal together!

Senior Special Lunch
When: November 19 and 20 during lunch periods
Served in Little Theater lobby.

Wellness Fair
When: November 19 at 6:30pm
Topic: Social and Emotional Health
Laura Lewis, Assistant Director of Suicide Prevention at The Ohio State University, will address signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression, offer guidance on improving relationships during times of social distancing, and how to speak with your child about social and emotional needs.

Monday, November 23 - Group Rotation Change
*Due to school closed for Thanksgiving Break beginning on Wednesday, November 25, the White Group will be on campus on Monday, November 23 (this is a change to the original group rotation).

Thanksgiving Break
When: November 25 - November 30

National Honor Society Induction Video Presentation
When: November 25 at 6pm
A link will be sent to our school community with the 2020 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony presentation. It will also be available on the school website, beginning at 6pm that Wednesday.

Winter Sports Picture Day - Rescheduled
When: December 7
Coaches will let student-athletes know what time their team photo is scheduled and where to meet. Picture packages can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com; Picture Day ID: EVTRHQGTC
Give From Your Heart

Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, December 1

St. Francis DeSales High School proudly joins organizations around the world by participating in #Giving Tuesday - a movement to celebrate generosity and giving. 

Save the date to join us on Giving Tuesday -- which also marks the first day of our Holiday Give.  During this time “Give From Your Heart” by offering your support to build a new access road to the student parking area.

“Stallion Way Fund”
This fund will help our students gain a new access and departure point for parking in the south lot. This new drive is designed to make the student commute safer and alleviate traffic on Karl Road. 

Make an impact with your year-end giving!  Your gift will benefit the students at St. Francis DeSales High School for decades to come and make the commute better for everyone. We’ve been working hard on the planning and engineering of this project, and excited to get "Stallion Way" built this summer with your support. We have our shovels ready!
Show Your Stallion Pride

November 22 Deadline!
Remember to visit The Stallion Store today for your new Stallion apparel! Products will ship to the address you designate before Christmas when ordered by November 22.

December 3 Deadline!
Let everyone know that your home is the home of a proud Stallion. Order a "A Stallion Lives Here" sign. Order forms are available on the Spirit Shop page of the SFD website or inside the Spirit Shop. The deadline for winter orders is December 3.
Live United

Does your place of work participate in a United Way Campaign each year? Yes!!! Did you know all or a portion of your generous donation can be directed to Saint Francis DeSales High School?? It can!! You are able to customize your donation to causes you are passionate about and, if DeSales is one of them, we can help you direct your contribution. Email Phil Kraker (kraker@desales.co) in our advancement office for help. As we enter the 60th Anniversary of Saint Francis DeSales, the Faith, Family and Tradition of our school is stronger than ever and we need it to continue to flourish for the next 60 years and beyond. You can also designate what your United Way gift supports within the school if you so chose.
Spiritual Reflection
Zaccheus, a short man, climbed a tree where he could see Jesus. Jesus looked up: “Come down, Zaccheus, I want to stay at your house today.” Salvation is here. Forgiveness is offered. Love and mercy are given even to the public sinner. Lord, look on our hopes in the midst of our occasional failures. Offer your forgiveness and invite yourself to be in our hearts today. Amen.