Food, Friends, and Fun!
Join us on the evening of Saturday, October 16 for our annual Friends in the Courtyard Wine Tasting and Auction. The ticket includes a tasting of 48 premium wines from multiple wine distributors plus beers from local breweries, an Italian feast catered by Carfagnas and amazing desserts by d-lish! For additional premium tastings of select wine and ultra select bourbon including Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, Angels Envy, and more, you can purchase tickets online now or at the event.
The wine being tasted throughout the evening will be available to purchase and take home at the event, with all proceeds benefiting SFDHS.
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While sampling premium wines and craft beers, you can participate in the silent and live auctions plus have a chance to win $10,000. Please note: We changed the format this year; student-athletes are NOT getting individual tickets to sell. ANYONE can buy a raffle ticket ONLINE. You can also buy it as part of your Friends in the Courtyard Ticket/Sponsorship Package. All raffle proceeds will continue to benefit our Athletic Department.
Attention Co-Curricular Clubs and Teams: Friday, October 8 is the cutoff date for turning in silent and live auction baskets. 100% of all proceeds from the selling of silent and live auction items will go directly back to the program that procured that item.
Questions? Please contact Michele Moriarty at moriarty@desales.co or Event Parent Co-Chairs: Betsy Stewart at stewiam@hotmail.com or Lisa Solazzo at solazzofamily@gmail.com.
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Stallions in the Spotlight |
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We are pleased to announce that five SFD seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional performance on the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Congratulations to Joseph Behrendt, Andrea Millenbaugh, Kevin Morales, Michael Sabatino, and Grace Vance. |
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Members of the SFD Stallions for Life Club volunteered last Thursday at the PDHC Celebration of Life Gala. |
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Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Drama Club officers: Sandra Garcia (President), Cameryn Williams (Vice President) and Khalia Henderson (Secretary/ITS Officer). |
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The following students have been selected as this year's leadership council for the Run the Race Club: Emanuella Amoako, Michael Amoako, Elie Bogue, Molly Ballard, Isabella Carfagna, Josephine Dages, Dylan Garcia, Maura Gibson, Brandon Heil, Layla Jones, Katie Le, Maddie McNamara, and Denise Nunez-Reyes. |
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Several students from the St. Vincent DePaul Club were in attendance at the Walk for the Poor held last Saturday. Over $200 was raised to donate to this great cause. |
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Congratulations to the following members of the SFD Fishing Club who were the winners in their most recent tournament: Stephen Stalnaker, Sam Marchio, and Lindsay Hopp. |
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Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in person on Wednesday, October 6th from 6pm to 8pm. Please click here to sign up. BE SURE TO SCROLL ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SCREEN IN ORDER TO SELECT THE TEACHER OF YOUR CHOICE. Out of courtesy to all families, we are asking that you only sign-up for one slot per teacher and conferences will be limited to eight minutes in length. Should you have any difficulty with the process of signing up, please contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Jones at jones@desales.co or 614-267-7808 ext. 409. Deadline to sign up is October 4 at 5pm.
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Job Opportunities at SFD
St. Francis DeSales High School strives to hire and retain high quality individuals that best exemplify our commitment to excellence in catholic education. Please view the following career opportunities below.
Stewardship and Database Coordinator
Guidance Counselor - We are adding to our Guidance Team!
St. Francis DeSales High School is seeking a full-time licensed school or clinical counselor for the 2021-22 school year. This position will work closely with the school administrative team as well as the SFD counseling team to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services and wellness programming. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Jones, at jijones@cdeducation.org.
Long-term Substitute Teacher for Spanish
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New York City Trip Zoom Meeting - Tomorrow!
When: September 29 at 7:30pm
See more in section below.
Mid-Term Reports Available in PowerSchool
When: October 1
Parents are required to submit an electronic signature for all SFD students in their family by Monday, October 4.
Eucharistic Adoration
When: October 1
Where: SFD Chapel
Vaccination Clinic
When: October 2 (1st dose)
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Deadline to Sign Up for Fall Kairos
When: October 3
National Honor Society Inductions
When: October 3 at 6pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Spirit Week
When: October 4-8
Spirit Week Theme Days:
Monday - Pajama Day (out of uniform)
Tuesday - Jersey Day (over your uniform)
Wednesday - Hawaiian Day (out of uniform)
Thursday - Western Day (over your uniform)
Friday - SFD vs Watty T-shirts - listen for sales announcement
Parent Teacher Conferences
When: October 6 from 6pm to 8pm
See sign up information in section above.
Family Fiesta
When: October 10 beginning at 3pm
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Fall ACT Prep Course
To Prepare for December 11th Test
We are offering an ACT prep course to sophomores, juniors, and seniors to help them prepare for the December 11th ACT test. Please fill out the registration form, then return the form with the payment ($145) by October 15 to Mrs. Garrick in Room 114. |
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SFD Hockey Announcements
The St. Francis DeSales Varsity Hockey Team is still looking for players who may be interested in joining for the upcoming 2021-22 season. We have ice time available once a week through October and our official practices will begin in November. In-season practices are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with games typically Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. If you have any interest in joining our team or if you have questions about the program, please contact Coach Henderson at icehockey@desales.co for more information.
Student Managers Wanted!
Your SFD Stallion Varsity Hockey Team is also currently looking for up to two students to join the staff of the hockey program as non-player Student Managers. This is an opportunity for any student who may be interested in learning how a sports program works behind the scenes as well as how to run game-day operations. These positions are full-time, which means any interested candidate must be available for at least two of the three practices per week, plus all local games, which will be held Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. If you are interested in working with the Varsity Ice Hockey team, please contact Coach Henderson at icehockey@desales.co for more information. |
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Etiquette Classes Sponsored by the Business Club
Etiquette classes will be offered to DeSales students by Cathi Fallon of the Etiquette Institute of Ohio. This event, sponsored by the DeSales Business Club, will offer 4 one-hour workshops on The Power of First Impressions, The Art of the Business Meal, Network like a Pro, and Polished & Professional: Looking Your Best. Students attending 3 of the 4 workshops will qualify for the actual mocktail and business lunch at a fine Columbus restaurant. The cost per each workshop is only $10.00 payable on the day of the workshop. The first workshop, The Power of First Impressions: The Brand called You is Thursday, October 14th from 3:15pm-4:15pm. Email Mr. Montenaro at montenaro@desales.co to register your student. |
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March for Life Trip in January
We are in the early planning stages for a potential March for Life Bus Trip to Washington, D.C., January 20-21 and are looking to get feedback from students about their interest in this trip. Due to current DeSales guidelines and diocesan policies related to COVID, we are not yet able to fully commit to this trip, but would like to have a plan in place in the event we are able to attend the March for Life as a group. Please fill out this google form to let us know if you are interested in being a part of this bus trip: https://forms.gle/ZEKpHYr4dc8AKy6cA.
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A Trip to New York City This March
We are excited to announce an opportunity for St. Francis DeSales students to go on a Brightspark by WorldStrides program to New York City, from March 12-15, 2022, as COVID guidelines allow. On this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, students will experience incomparable learning moments and make lasting memories. This is a trip that your student will be talking about for years to come!
There will be a trip information meeting to discuss this wonderful opportunity on Wednesday, September 29th at 7:30 pm. All parents and students are invited to attend this brief, 30-minute meeting where more information about Brightspark will be shared, as well as a review of the trip highlights and explanation of the tools available to help pay for the trip. We strongly encourage you to attend this meeting.
We look forward to seeing you at the trip information meeting and having your child join us on this unforgettable trip!
Topic: Zoom Meeting for NYC Trip
Time: Sep 29, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 896 624 4120
Passcode: mrsmatthew
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Volunteers Needed at the Columbus Italian Festival
The Columbus Italian festival will be held October 8th, 9th and 10th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The organizers are looking for volunteers (students and adults) to help with set up for the event on Thursday, October 7 beginning at 4:00 pm. If you are interested and available, please contact Antonella Iacobone at iacobone@desales.co. |
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Student Employment Opportunity
The new Carfagna's store on Gemini Place is hiring! Must be 16 years or older. Many jobs starting at $15/hour. Stop by the store or call to apply (614-848-4488/1440 Gemini Place, Columbus 43240).
For other student job opportunities, please see Mrs. Hoyer in the Guidance Office to review the job book.
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Nurse's Notes
Senior Vaccines:
*All SENIORS are required to submit documentation of a second dose of the MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccine. Please send in all immunization records to the nurse as soon as possible.
PLEASE KEEP STUDENTS HOME IF THEY ARE ILL.
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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News from the Office of Social Concerns
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Order Deadlines from the SFD Spirit Shop
A Stallion Lives Here Sign
Is your son or daughter an athlete? A member of the National Honor Society? A thespian? 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. Deadline for fall orders is October 1, 2021.
Varsity Letter Jacket Order Information
Interested in giving the gift of a varsity letter jacket to a student for Christmas? For the best chance of receiving your jacket by Christmas, orders should be made before November 1, 2021. Order forms are available on the Spirit Shop page of the SFD website. Questions? Please contact Lisa Stevens at spiritshop@desales.co |
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Dear Lord, help us be resolute in following through on our commitments. Let us have the wisdom to say “Yes” to what really matters, and the discipline to keep our word. We ask your courage to say “No” to that which pulls us out of balance with you. Amen. |
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