Stallions in the Spotlight

Last week the SFD Animal Lovers Club donated supplies from their recent drive to the Canine Collective, a 'no-kill' shelter located in Plain City.

We are so proud of all of the service initiatives our students and staff have participated in so far this school year, and look forward to sharing more highlights with our school community in the new year!

Francis the SFD Elf is Back!

He is checking things out at DeSales this week.

Francis says, “I wanted to hang out with Mr. Steller as I heard he is retiring. I will miss him! He said I can try out for “The Pride of The Stallions” next year AND I won’t get in trouble for not having a lanyard today!”

Francis is also overwhelmed by the generosity the Stallion family has shown to DeSales with the match being unlocked last Friday! It's not too late to donate to SFD. Every gift matters as we try to achieve our goals of 300 gifts and $250,000 raised in Be The Light of DeSales 2022 by December 31. Make your gift here.

Please view a Christmas message from Superintendent Adam Dufault.

SFD Scholarship Applications Open for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

Below are links to the scholarship applications for all SFD scholarships available to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors. We encourage you to review the scholarship application over Christmas Break, and take advantage of the many scholarship opportunities offered! Deadline: January 31, 2023

Please note: the application process is not finalized until the school receives a completed online recommendation from a non-family member. The recommendation form can be found at https://www.sfdstallions.org/sfdhs-scholarships.

APPLICATIONS

Please note: some scholarships have required criteria and/or an additional essay question.

Freshman Scholarship Application - Class of 2026

Sophomore Scholarship Application - Class of 2025

Junior Scholarship Application - Class of 2024

The links are also available at https://www.sfdstallions.org/sfdhs-scholarships.

2022-23 Winter Sports Program

The 2022-23 Winter Sports program is available online. Click here to view program. A link will also be on stallionpride.com throughout the entire winter season.

Upcoming Survey

Please click the link below to read a follow up message from the Diocese of Columbus regarding their intent to conduct a feasibility study to explore the need for a Catholic school(s) in the Sunbury area.

Survey Announcement

Guidance Announcements

Scholarship Listing for Seniors

The school counselors are starting to receive notification of scholarship opportunities for seniors. These are posted to the Class of 2023 Counselor Connection Google Classroom for students to view. We also keep a running list here: Scholarship Listing for Seniors. Please encourage your seniors to review these opportunities and apply if eligible. 

Senior Scholarships Received

Beginning now and continuing through May 2023, students are receiving college scholarship award letters from colleges they have applied to. DeSales would like to have a copy of each scholarship awarded to our students even if they do not plan to attend the institution. We will share the result of their hard work by noting their accomplishments in our Graduation Program. We will list the college to which they were awarded a scholarship and the scholarship name. Dollar amounts will not be included. Please have your student bring a copy (or we can make a copy) to their Guidance Counselor or Mrs. Hoyer in the Student Services Center.

French Exchange Program

Our annual exchange program with our sister school in Normandy, France - Institution Saint Joseph in Le Havre - will be taking place this year from February 4 - 18.

We are currently looking for families who are willing to host a student (or two) in their home during their visit. Students do not need to be enrolled in French at DeSales in order to host a student, as all students have a good proficiency in English. 

In addition, there is no fee associated with hosting a French Exchange student; all that needs to be provided is a place to stay, meals with your family and a sack lunch on most days. The exchange students will report each day to DeSales with your student and depart with them at the end of the day.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your student and your family to make a connection and learn about another culture. Please contact Mrs. Heather Evans if you are interested in hosting a student at evans@desales.co or your student can see her in room 121 to receive the necessary paperwork.

Nurse's Notes

SICK POLICY:

Please follow the guidelines below to help keep our school safe and healthy:

We are seeing an increase in illnesses, please keep your student(s) home if they have any of the following symptoms.

If your child shows these signs of illness they must remain home (or will be sent home from school with a COVID at-home test kit):

● Fever - Fever is defined as having a temperature of 100.4 F or higher. A student

needs to be fever free for a minimum of 24 hours without the help of fever reducing medication before returning to school. **

● Diarrhea, Stomach Ache and/or Vomiting - Student(s) must remain home for

24-48 hours after stomach ache, diarrhea, and/or vomiting has stopped. The student should be feeling better and food intake has returned to normal before returning to school. **

● Difficulty Breathing - Student(s) should stay home until he or she is feeling better and activity level has returned to normal. **

● Sore Throat - Student should stay home if he or she has a red throat, swollen glands, or difficulty swallowing. **

● Red Eyes and/or Eye Discharge - Student(s) should stay home until recovered or seek evaluation by a healthcare provider. **

● Loss of Taste and Smell - Student(s) should seek medical evaluation. **

● Uncontrolled cold symptoms that interfere with the student’s ability to learn (e.g. persistent coughing and/or persistent/active runny nose) - Student(s) should stay home until symptoms are improving and can participate in class.**

● Undiagnosed Rash - Student(s) should seek evaluation by a healthcare provider.

● Other Symptoms - Student(s) exhibiting symptoms such as extreme fatigue, body aches and/or headache and are not able to participate in class should stay home until recovered or seek evaluation by a healthcare provider. **

**If your child has suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection, please follow up with your child’s healthcare provider and follow recommendations regarding testing and/or masking.

● If you receive a negative COVID result, consider taking another COVID test in 48 hours. Here is more information about at-home self testing. 

● Please report to the school (nurse) if your child has a communicable disease, defined as a disease that can be passed from one person to another. Examples include but are not limited to upper respiratory tract infections including COVID-19, influenza, strep throat, pink eye, vomiting and/or diarrhea, and skin infections. Children are expected to remain home during the communicable period of the disease as defined by a healthcare provider.

● Before your child returns to school after an illness, please email Kelli Fitzpatrick, BSN, RN, LSN at fitzpatrick@desales.co with the following: your child’s symptoms, the date symptoms started, and the best contact number for parent/guardian. If your child sees a healthcare provider for any illness, please provide a note from the healthcare provider upon return that includes your child’s diagnosis and the date when your child is able to return to school.

● In the event a child becomes ill during the school day, the parent(s)/guardian will be called. If the parent(s) cannot be reached, the emergency contact will be called. Student(s) should be picked up within 30 minutes of notification.

***THIS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***