Weekly DeTales

May 25, 2021

Stallions in the Spotlight

Congratulations to the freshmen, sophomores and juniors who will represent the student body on the 2021-2022 Student Council. A special thanks to all those that served this year as well!

We hope you take a few moments to enjoy our Spring Band Concert.

The $500 award from senior Monserrat Tlahuel- Flores' Poetry Out Loud State win was used to purchase several books for the SFD Media Center, including poetry and fiction by diverse authors. Pictured is Monserrat with Poetry Out Loud Advisor and Media Center Specialist Mrs. Pam Van Arsdale and Chiquita Mullins Lee, Arts Learning Coordinator at the Ohio Arts Council.

Click on the cover image to view to most recent issue of The Quill -- the digital magazine created by the Digital Journalism class at SFD.

A group of students, organized by junior Gianna Mancini, spent a few hours on their wellness day last Friday volunteering at alumna Kathi Haywood's parish, St. Francis of Assisi. This is the second time a group of students has volunteered at the Church. Great work!

Bus Transportation for the 2021-2022 School Year

Columbus City:

Applications for Columbus City School bus transportation for the 2021-2022 School Year must be completed online (www.columbus.k12.oh.us) for NEW STUDENTS ONLY. This includes all incoming Freshmen as well as Transfer Students. All existing families will be automatically "graded up" to the next grade and do not have to complete the process. The application must be completed by Friday, June 4th at the latest. Contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Jones at 614-267-7808 ext. 409 or jones@desales.co should you have any questions.

Gahanna Jefferson:

Please contact the Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools Transportation Office at 614-751-7581 for registration details.

Ohio COVID Guideline Changes

Pleas review the two documents below that speak to the changes taking place to the Ohio COVID guidelines.

Letter from Superintendent Dufault regarding continued COVID protocols

Ohio health order effective through June 2

Upcoming Events

Graduation Practice #1

When: May 26th (7th through 9th Period)

Senior (Dinner) Funfest!

When: May 26 at 6pm

Where: SFD Campus

For seniors and faculty only.

School-wide Talent Show

When: May 27 at 8am

Last Day of School for the Class of 2021 and Graduation Practice #2

When: May 27; Dismissal at approximately 11am for seniors

Baccalaureate and Graduation

When: May 29 at 9am

Where: Alumni Stadium

In the case of inclement weather we will post updates on the school website and social media accounts by 7am.

Last Day of School for Class of 2022, 2023, and 2024

When: June 3; early dismissal at 1pm

The Gahanna bus will be here for the early dismissal; students who ride Columbus buses should arrange for another ride home.

Early Pay-in-Full Tuition Deadline

When: June 20

A $200 discount is available by paying tuition and the Student Life Fee in full by June 20, 2021. If you have any questions, please email Tuition@desales.co for assistance.

Summer Camps at SFD

Click below for this week's e-newsletter from the Guidance Department.

Nurse's Notes

Junior Student Vaccines:

*All junior students are required to submit verification of a second dose of the MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccine prior to the start of their senior year. It is a requirement for all incoming seniors in Ohio. Families can email the verification information to school nurse Kelli Fitzpatrick at fitzpatrick@desales.co or bring in a hard copy to school.

COVID-19 Vaccines:

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

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

Find A Provider/Schedule an Appointment

*Send in documentation to the school nurse if your student receives their COVID vaccine.

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
Chills

*Allergies seem to be on the rise. COVID symptoms can mirror allergies. The only way to know for sure is to get tested for COVID.

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:

Summer Help Needed at St. Paul School

Summer help is needed at St. Paul School starting the 3rd week of June ($10.00/hour; 9am to 3pm; 5 or 6 weeks). If interested please contact Linda Posani, St. Paul Office Manager, at 614-882-2710.

10th Annual Central Ohio Teacher of the Year Award presented by 104.9 the River

Nominate your favorite teacher for all the great things they have done this past year. The top 5 teachers with the most votes win the award! Website to Nominate Teacher: CLICK HERE

Nomination Timeframe: Now - Thursday, May 27th; Voting Timeframe: May 28 - June 4.

Spiritual Reflection

Lord, like your first disciples, we wish to abandon all to follow you. Yet we have learned that we still have it within ourselves to hold back. We wish to be whole-hearted, yet we are hesitant. May the promise of your love and friendship continue to draw us along the paths of discipleship in this world to our eternal home in the world to come. Amen.