August 4, 2020
Things are Heating Up at SFD
St. Francis DeSales High School is blessed to have grant support from the Diocese of Columbus and The Catholic Foundation for another capital improvement project this summer. DeSales has moved to replace its aging boiler system, designed to deliver hot water throughout the school. The new system, a combination of tank and tankless heaters, vastly improves performance, and with the current climate, this upgrade will ensure optimal efficiency when providing lots of hot water for hand washing and cleaning!
Full Time Digital Learning Requests

For those students who will need to remain completely digital this school year, please contact Guidance@desales.co to notify us of your request. Please note that formal documentation of this need will be required.
Opening Days of School

We are excited to welcome back our students to St. Francis DeSales High School beginning with our newest Stallions on August 31!

Each student will come to school on their specified class day to walk through their class schedule, meet their teachers, learn about the added safety protocols, and attend a prayer service. Plus students will enjoy a free lunch and *every Stallion will receive their 2020-21 school year theme t-shirt!

Students are permitted to be out-of-uniform for their Opening Day; however, they are asked to follow the SFD Spirit Day Out-of-Uniform Policy. Please click here to review the SFD Spirit Day Out-of-Uniform Policy. *Freshmen will receive their t-shirt at their Class of 2024 Orientation and are asked to wear them on their Opening Day.

Opening School Days - Mark your calendar!
Freshmen - August 31
Sophomores - September 1
Juniors - September 2
Seniors - September 3
On campus learning for the Purple group (students last names A-K) begins on September 8th and on September 9th for the White group (students last names L-Z).

Details for The Path Forward will be sent this Friday, including Heath Guidelines, Safety and Environment, Daily Campus Experience, Academic Instruction, Student Life, and Growing in Faith.
Reminder to Register for these Back to School Summer Events

SENIOR SPIRIT DAY
Each year we host a mandatory Senior Spirit Day to discuss college application timelines and planning, important senior traditions, and inspire strong leadership for the final year of high school.

Seniors are asked to select one of the following dates for their Senior Spirit Day: August 12th, 13th or 14th. The day will run from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Please note, space is limited to 78 students per day. To sign up, students should utilize the following link:



CLASS OF 2024 ORIENTATION AND FAMILY PRAYER SERVICE
We are excited to host our annual Freshmen Orientation with a bonus this year, adding our Family Welcome and Prayer Service on the same day!

Freshmen are asked to select one of the following dates for their orientation: August 17th, 18th or 19th. The day will begin at 1pm. Please note, space is limited to 78 students per day. To sign up, students should utilize the following link:
Upcoming Events

Class of 2024 iPad Pick Up
When: August 4th and August 5th from 7:30am to 5pm
Where: SFD Enrollment Office
Students will pick up their iPad and iPad accessories. No appointment necessary. Please email admissions@desales.co should you have any questions.

Conversation on Racism
When: August 5 from 6pm to 7pm
Join Principal Dan Garrick, SFD's Director of Diversity and Student Equity Darrien Scott, and Pam Harris from the Diocese of Columbus' Office of Catholic Ethnic Ministries for an on-going discussion on racism.
To RSVP for this event, please email Darrien Scott at dscott@desales.co. A link to the Zoom call will be emailed directly to those who have RSVPed tomorrow morning.

Class of 2024 Parent Zoom Meeting
When: August 5 at 7pm
The Enrollment Team will discuss Freshmen Orientation details as well as back to school planning.
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Mothers Club Gently Used Uniform Sale
When: August 8 from 9am to 1pm
Where: SFD Cafeteria
Masks required. 
The Spirit Shop will also be open during the sale. Several items will be discounted UP TO 40%. Come help us make room for fall inventory!

Senior Spirit Day
When: August 12, 13, or 14 from 8:30am to 12:30pm
Each year we host a mandatory Senior Spirit Day to discuss college application timelines and planning, important senior traditions, and inspire strong leadership for the final year of high school. 
For more information review the section above, or click here.

Class of 2024 Orientation and Family Prayer Service
When: August 17, 18, or 19 beginning at 1pm
We are excited to host our annual Freshmen Orientation with a bonus this year, adding our Family Welcome and Prayer Service on the same day!
For more information review the section above, or click here.

Stallion Golf Outing
When: August 23 beginning at 12:30pm
Where: New Albany Links

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
When: August 29
Join us in recognizing the outstanding achievements of six Stallions who will be a part of the 2020 St. Francis DeSales Athletic Hall of Fame: Julie Barber '88 (COACH/PLAYER), Elise Berry '98 (GIRLS SOCCER), Grant Bowman '99 (FOOTBALL), Joe Gordon '71 (WRESTLING/FOOTBALL), Steve Hallam '78 (CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK), and Jennifer Ogbuehi '03 (TRACK). To attend the induction ceremony and brunch on August 29, please register here.
Summer Reading

ALL ENGLISH CLASSES
Students are required to read one of the Summer Reading selections by the first day of school. Students - Please choose one book to read from your class list. Each work contains a hyperlink to a summary from Goodreads.com to help you in your selection.


ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES
Students in an Advanced Placement class are required to complete additional summer reading assignments. This includes English, World Languages, Science, Computer Science, Math, and Social Studies.

Part-Time Job for Students

Massey's Pizza 161 is looking for responsible students (age 16 or above) to work part-time. The biggest need is during the evenings, especially weekends. Please contact Dianna Bettler, the General Manager, at the store (614-888-0022), weekdays from 12pm-2pm.
Spiritual Reflection
Dear Lord, you were the ultimate teacher—you taught with such authority. Teach us to be filled with you; emptied of an ego that puts our glory over your glory. Let us be your ambassador; give us your voice and direct our motives this day.