Screenagers Next Chapter Discussion Panel This Thursday Via Zoom
Please join us for a discussion about the film Screenagers Next Chapter Uncovering Skills For Stress Resilience on Thursday, January 27th at 7:00pm.
The film examines the science behind teen's emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build skills to navigate stress, anxiety and depression in our digital age.
This event has been moved from in-person to a Zoom format.
The Zoom information is as follows:
Meeting ID: 859 9553 3836
Passcode: 596762
Please note that Thursday’s event does NOT include a live screening of the film. You should watch the film in advance. It is about 1 hour in length. Parents are able to view the screening through January 26.
To view the film, click HERE (Under Choose Tickets, change the ticket quantity to ‘check out.’ You should then receive a link to watch the film).
If you plan to attend the Zoom discussion on Thursday, January 27, please RSVP Here. We hope you can join us! |
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Stallion Way Reminders
Stallion Way is for student use only before, during and after school. The road is one-way for students ENTERING IN THE MORNING. Please do not use it as an exit, students are not expecting cars coming at them in the morning. It is also one-way for students EXITING AFTER SCHOOL. Please do not use Stallion Way as an entrance before 4pm. There are students who may be leaving via Stallion Way and they use both lanes.
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Stallions in the Spotlight |
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Thank you to all of the students who participated in this year's Poetry Out Loud competition. The participants were incredibly well prepared! Congratulations to our school champion senior Pius Edzie and runner up freshman Cassadi Dile.
We also thank Poetry Out Loud Faculty Moderator Mrs. Pam VanArsdale for facilitating this year's event, the faculty members who judged, and junior Kat Reveal Gunther who served as the event's Master of Ceremony.
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Congratulations to sophomore Marco Mancini on being our week 1 winner in the Stock Market Challenge. His 4.3% return during a down market was very impressive. A special thank you to Mr. Montenaro for facilitating this opportunity for our students.
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Students and adult leaders traveled to Washington D.C. last weekend for the March for Life. Together they prayed for a world where the beauty and dignity of every human life are valued and protected.
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Our school community celebrated the Feast of St. Francis de Sales yesterday. A special thanks to our celebrants and St. Francis DeSales alumni, Fr. Jerry Rodenfels '64, Fr. Frank Brown '03, and Deacon Carl Calcara '76 for being with us for our all-school Mass. |
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The SFD Writing Club took two teams to the Ohio Regional Competition at Dublin Coffman last Saturday. Senior Ro Draminski finished in the top 10 of all Division II writers; classmate Cecilia Coglianese scored first place in one round of writing. Both of these students will move on to the state competition in May at the University of Findlay.
Our Division II team of seniors Ro Draminski, Cecilia Coglianese, Mariana Perez Flores, Elisa Skaggs, Abby Groff and junior Alexis Reynolds won the 3rd place team trophy. Our Division I team included sophomores Maria Jenkinson, Anmarie Trolli, and Gabriel Offei. We are awaiting total scores for all writers, and may have more who move on to state competition!
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SFD student artists senior Phoebe Kraus and junior Elie Bogue both received Central Ohio Scholastic Art Awards for the following work:
Phoebe Kraus - Black and White Gouache Still Life Painting Honorable Mention
Phoebe Kraus - “Loss of Control” Drawing & Illustration Honorable Mention
Phoebe Kraus - “Smoking Lady” Painting Silver Key
Phoebe Kraus - “Wake (try) Up” Painting Gold Key
Phoebe Kraus - “Window of Opportunity” Drawing & Illustration Honorable Mention
Eleanor Bogue - “Grandma’s Back Porch” Painting Honorable Mention
Eleanor Bogue - “Last Load” Painting Honorable Mention
The Central Ohio Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition is located at Columbus College of Art & Design, Acock Gallery, Joseph V. Canzani Center - 2nd Floor, 60 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 and will take place from Saturday, February 5 through Friday, February 25, during regular campus hours. The exhibition includes the work which received Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and American Vision awards.
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Students in Ms. Sharritts' Calculus classes are solving math problems to figure out how to use the least amount of paper to create cards and boxes, which they are decorating with uplifting messages and beautiful designs, and filling with treats to donate to a local children's charity. |
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SFD Scholarship Applications
Available for Current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors
Deadline: NEXT MONDAY, January 31
Below are links to the scholarship applications for all SFD scholarships available to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
APPLICATIONS
Please note: some scholarships have required criteria and/or an additional essay question.
Deadline: January 31, 2022
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Junior Class Retreat
When: January 26
National Catholic Schools Week
When: January 30 to February 4
Distribution of 22-23 Course Scheduling Material
When: January 31 in Homeroom
Parents and students should go through all of the material together before making selections in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
SFD Scholarship Deadline
When: January 31
Sophomore Retreat
When: February 2
Eucharistic Adoration
When: February 4
All parents are welcome and encouraged to participate. Sign up here!
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SFD Hockey Team to Play at Nationwide Arena
On Sunday, January 30th, the Varsity Ice Hockey team will be playing on the main ice at Nationwide Arena against Columbus Academy.
Puck Drop is at 4pm. Tickets are $10 per person and will be General Admission (no specific seating).
If you would like to purchase tickets, please visit:
BONUS: Please forward this to all future Stallions! We will be giving away gift packs to all future Stallions in attendance. If they are interested in learning more about the SFD Hockey Program, please have them reach out to icehockey@desales.co for more information.
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Shark Tank Competition
SFD parent Mr. Brian Mannion, Chief Legal Officer for Aware, will be the Shark Tank Competition speaker this Sunday, January 30th at 7:30pm via Zoom. Students who might be interested in entrepreneurship and have a product, service or app that they would like to bring to market are encouraged to join this competition. Students should email Mr. Montenaro for further information and to obtain the Zoom meeting link. |
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It's time for the SFD Mothers Club Valentine’s Day Bake Sale!
Our Valentine’s Day Bake Sale is coming and we need your baked goods! The sale will be held during all lunch periods on February 8th. Popular treats continue to be CAKE POPS, BROWNIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS, COOKIES, and CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS.
All items will sell for either $.50 or $.25 and we ask that they be individually wrapped and dropped off by you or your student on the cart in the front lobby the morning of the sale. Please use the link below to sign up to donate or work the sale!
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Save the Date for the Mother Son Dance!
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 will be on sale soon!
Photo Request by Tuesday, February 22
1. Senior Son and Mom
2. Senior Son (younger)
3. Senior Son (current)
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Click below to read the January Newsletter. |
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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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*Fully Vaccinated= received primary series less than 5 months ago (less than 2 months for J&J) or received COVID booster.
*Unvaccinated/Not Fully Vaccinated= received primary series of COVID vaccine greater than 5 months ago (greater than 2 months for J&J), unvaccinated, or received only one dose of the primary series.
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Test to Play Policy (for Athletics and Extracurricular Activities)
Asymptomatic contacts may continue to participate in extracurricular activities if they do the following:
- Wear a mask when able (this includes: transportation; locker rooms; sitting/standing on the sidelines; and anytime the mask will not interfere with breathing, the activity, or create a safety hazard).
- Test on initial notification of exposure to COVID-19, within 24 hours.
- Test again between days 5-7. If they are negative at this time, they will test out of quarantine.
*Applies regardless of vaccination or masking status
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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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Lord God today we join with the Church throughout the world to celebrate the feast of the great apostle to the Gentiles. Called by the risen Christ, Paul no longer lived for himself or for his own justice but only for Christ and with Christ. May we who follow in his footsteps never seek to build up ourselves but always to give of ourselves in building up the body of believers. Amen. |
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