This Saturday is THE Social Event of the Year
Friends in the Courtyard Wine Tasting and Auction
Saturday, October 16 beginning at 6:30pm
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Silent Auction Goes Live This Thursday, October 14 at Noon!
Unique items including custom Bourbon barrel heads, a trip to Hocking Hills, SFD Cornhole sets, Crossfit package, ultimate tailgate kit, float spa relaxation therapy, everything you need to stock your top shelf bar, and more! Virtual bidding available for purchase through 10pm on Saturday evening. All those who have purchased tickets will sign in on the Friends in the Courtyard webpage to begin bidding.
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If you haven't purchased your ticket, you have until 6pm on Thursday, October 14.
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For Our Bourbon Lovers
Don't forget about our Stallion Ultra Premium Tasting Room where you'll have the opportunity to taste several hard to get bourbons with John Kelley, the Kilted Whiskey sommelier. Plus, barrels from some of America's most iconic distilleries will be on hand Saturday as decorations and table tops for your beverages throughout our FITC celebration. And, you can take one home!
These barrels make terrific features in every bourbon lover's home, and for each donation of $150 you can roll out your own barrel after the event!
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Volunteers are needed on Friday, October 15 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm to help with set up, and also on Saturday, October 16 from 10am to Noon. Please email Betsy Stewart at stewiam@hotmail.com if you can help us. It is a fun way to get to know other parents and get a sneak peek at everything that will be at Friends in the Courtyard!
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A special thank you to those who have purchased a sponsorship package so far for the event.
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Questions? 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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Last week members of the SFD Environmental Club spent the afternoon volunteering by picking up trash at Linden Park.
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On Sunday the Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a Family Fiesta with music, dancing, and lots of amazing food contributed by SFD families to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Thank you to Bishop Brennan for serving as the Honorary Captain for Ohio’s Greatest Rivalry between SFD and Watterson last Friday night. Bishop was presented with a commemorative football signed by DeSales and Watterson players.
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Congratulations to freshmen Carter Ward and Eunice Otu-Danquah who were recently elected as their class President and Vice President respectively.
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SFD students Mickey and Gino Solazzo, Anthony Pickford and Luca Romanelli were asked by former principal Pat Rossetti to carry the statue of St. John the Baptist for the Italian Festival Mass procession celebrated by Bishop Brennan this past Sunday. Also in attendance at the Mass were members of the DeSales Boys Soccer team.
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Several SFD Italian students presented cultural demonstrations and led the Rosary last weekend at the Columbus Italian Festival. It has become a yearly tradition and festival-goers are always eager to see what the students have prepared. Thanks to all those students who were involved.
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We recently inducted a record 119 new members into the SFD chapter of the National Honor Society. Not only have these students maintained a GPA of 3.60 or higher throughout high school, but they've also demonstrated service, leadership and character. Pictured: New members, and returning NHS members.
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Job Opportunities at SFD
Please view the following career opportunities at SFD below.
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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Veterans Day Celebration
On Thursday, November 11 we will observe Veterans Day at SFD with a brief ceremony to start the day. We invite all Veterans or those currently serving to join us that morning. Guests will meet at 7:30am in the school's Vision Room. To RSVP, please email Karen Cofojohn at cofojohn@desales.co.
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SFD Mothers Club Halloween Bake Sale is coming!
Our first bake sale of the year is approaching and we need your baked goods! The sale will be held during all lunch periods on Tuesday, October 26th. Popular treats are CAKE POPS, BROWNIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS, COOKIES, and CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS. We ask that treats be individually wrapped in clear packaging and dropped off by you or your student on the cart in the front lobby the morning of the sale. Click here to sign up to donate or work the sale.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Karey Gabrielli (KareyGabrielli@yahoo.com) or Kristin Figliola (the3littlefigs@sbcglobal.net).
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National Fall Testing Day for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors; Seniors not in session
When: October 13; dismissal at Noon
Gahanna and Columbus buses will be here at Noon to pick up students. Please note: those who ride the Gahanna bus will only be transported back to Gahanna Lincoln High School and will need to be picked up from there.
Etiquette Class: The Power of First Impressions: The Brand called You - Sponsored by the Business Club
When: October 14 from 3:15pm-4:15pm
Email Mr. Montenaro at montenaro@desales.co to register. $10/workshop; payable on the day of the workshop.
Gently Used Children's Clothes Collection
When: Now through this Friday, October 15
We will be collecting much needed items for the young children (newborn to 6 years old) at an Afghanistan refugee camp. Please drop items off in tightly packed plastic bags in the Little Theater lobby when arriving to school.
Friends in the Courtyard
When: October 16 beginning at 6:30pm
Girls Lacrosse Meeting
When: October 20 at 3:30pm
Where: SFD Cafeteria
This meeting is for anyone interested playing Girls Lacrosse this year. If you have any questions or cannot attend the meeting, please email Coach Finotti at jnmfinotti@aol.com.
Fall Play
When: October 23 at 7pm and October 24 at 3pm
Where: SFD Little Theater
Early Dismissal
When: October 28 at 1:30pm
Higher Education Panel hosted by St. James the Less School
When: October 28 at 7pm
Where: St. James the Less School Gymnasium
For more information please call their parish office at 614-262-1179 ext. 410
Early Dismissal
When: November 5 at 1:30pm
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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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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 this Friday, October 15 to Mrs. Garrick in Room 114.
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NYC Spring Break Trip
The deadline to register for the Spring Break trip (March 12 - March 15, 2022 ) to New York City is this Friday, October 15. You can register at https://portal.brightsparktravel.com/ with Tour Web Code: T8P6VTV.
For more information about this trip, please click here.
We look forward to you joining us on this unforgettable experience. Please email Ms. Nye with any questions you may have at nye@desales.co.
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Winter Kairos Retreat Registration
The deadline to register for the Senior Winter Kairos is Sunday, November 21. Seniors signed up by November 21 will go on retreat January 10-13, 2022.
Please follow these steps to sign up:
- Fill out the SFD Registration Google Form
- Fill out the 2 Diocese Forms (Permission Form and Covid Waiver) using Notability. *These 2 Diocesan pdf forms need to be attached to the bottom of the SFD Google Form.
Please direct questions to Rebecca Metzger via email at metzger@desales.co or campusministry@desales.co, or call 614-267-7808 ext 424 or 614-301-4021.
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Varsity Letter Jacket Order Deadline
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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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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Loving God, you instructed the Pharisee that you desire purity of the heart. Help us, your people, to truly serve you, not by appearance, but by opening our hearts and our lives to your loving will. Grant us a spirit of generosity, so that we may always grow in holiness and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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