Final Reminder for Class of 2024 Class Ring Orders |
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If you missed placing your class ring order last week, the Jostens drop box is available in the school's main office until the end of day Thursday, May 26th. If you have any questions, please contact our local rep Mike Dillon at 614-440-2594 or mike.dillon@jostens.com. |
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Stallions in the Spotlight |
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Since it is her last full week before retirement, we have decided to make it a week of celebration for Ms. Chris Johnson! Pictured is Ms. Johnson with 56 roses, and students delivering 56 cupcakes; one for every year she has been here...4 years as a student and 52 years of service! |
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Congratulations to sophomore Anmarie Trolli who had her piece “Together Forever” accepted to the Thurber House publication Flip the Page: Central Ohio's Teen Literary Journal. Anmarie will have her work published in the 2022 issue, which will be available in June. |
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Junior Dominic Le's self portrait photograph was selected to be in the literary magazine Flip the Page. Congrats to Dominic!
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Great job to all our student musicians who performed last week in the Spring Choir Concert and Spring Band Concert. |
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The photography students had a great time on their field trip at the Zoo last week. |
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Congratulations to Cassandra Kirkland, Stephen Stalnaker (not pictured) and Lindsay Hopp for earning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively at the final fishing club tournament of the season. Stephen also won his unprecedented 3rd "Angler of the Year" award for the 2021-22 season. |
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Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Summa Cum Laude graduates as well as the Class of 2026 Merit Scholars whom we celebrated this past Sunday at the annual Evening of Excellence. A complete listing of honorees can be found on the Class of 2022 and the Class of 2026 pages on our website.
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Fun Fact! The Eiffel Tower centerpieces for our 2022 Midnight in Paris Prom were made out of the plexiglass that was used for COVID protocols throughout the school last year. What a wonderful way to continue to be stewards of God's creation. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Fun Fact #2: The Eiffel Tower centerpieces as well as the 'street lamps' throughout the dance venue were made on our 3D printers in our Innovation, Engineering and Architecture lab right here at school!
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Spring Sports in Post Season Play
Congratulations to our Track and Field Regional Qualifiers:
Kenyetietta Quinn - 1st place in the 100m Dash and High Jump; Katherine Dortmund - 4th place finish in the 100m Hurdles; Girls 4x100m Relay Team (Katherine Dortmund, Isabella Swallow, Bryn Klingbeil, and Kenyetietta Quinn) - 3rd place finish. Regional Prelims are on Wednesday at Pickerington North. Field events begin at 4:30pm followed by running events at 6:00pm.
Congratulations to our boys volleyball team on their win over Briggs on Saturday in the OHSBVA District Final. The boys will play Olentangy Berlin in a Regional Semifinal at Worthington Kilbourne on Wednesday starting at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased here.
Congratulations to our boys lacrosse team on their win over Bishop Watterson last night. They will play Columbus Academy in the Regional Final on Friday at Home starting at 6:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online.
Shout out to our boys tennis, baseball, softball, and girls lacrosse teams on great seasons, and thank you to our seniors.
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Mothers Club Uniform Collection
The Mother's Club is collecting gently used uniforms for the Uniform Sale that will take place this summer. Please consider donating gently used girls or boys uniforms. There is a bin placed outside of the main office for collection. We are in particular need of fleeces and summer uniform items.
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Senior Exams
When: May 23 - May 26
Baccalaureate Mass
When: May 26 at 6pm
Where: St. Paul the Apostle Church (Westerville)
*There will be a photo taken directly after Mass for all those who graduated from DeSales with their senior student. There will also be a social directly after Mass.
Underclassmen Exams
When: May 27 - June 2
Dismissal on May 27 at 1pm; dismissal on May 31 - June 2 at 11:30am
Columbus buses will be here at the early dismissal times during Exam Week; students who ride the Gahanna bus will be transported to Gahanna Lincoln High School at the early dismissal times, then will need to secure a ride home from there.
Class of 2022 Graduation Day
When: May 28 at 9am
Where: Alumni Stadium
Memorial Day - No Classes
When: May 30
Last Day of School
When: June 2
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Summer Job Opportunity at St. Paul School for Students
St. Paul School is looking for students to work this summer at their school. Students will work Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm (or at least a four-hour shift), and possibly a few weekends. The job includes: moving furniture, cleaning windows, general cleaning and light maintenance. Students will be paid $10/hour.
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St. Francis DeSales High School Shutterfly Site
Our school's Shutterfly site is https://stfrancisdesaleshs.shutterfly.com. The events that Lifetouch Photography take pictures at like dances, graduation, etc., will be uploaded to this site. Parents are able to view and purchase these photos. The site password is STFRANCIS22. |
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Nurse's Notes
MEDICATION PICKUP!
Please pick up any prescription or over-the-counter medications from the Nurse’s Office before the end of the school day on Thursday, June 2nd.
JUNIOR PARENTS:
*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, have the pediatrician fax a copy to the school at (614) 265- 3375, or bring in a hard copy.
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PLEASE KEEP STUDENTS HOME IF THEY ARE ILL
List of symptoms students will be sent home for:
- Fever > 100F
- New or worsened cough
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Headache
- Body aches/chills
- New or worsened fatigue
- Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Keep your child at home until the following criteria are met (subject to change):
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Isolate 5 DAYS from the start of symptoms or a positive test (start of symptoms being day 0). Can return on DAY 6 if symptom free or symptoms are improved.
MUST wear a mask at all times for DAYS 6-10.
*If you are participating in school sports (including conditioning/lifting) you MUST be cleared by a physician before returning to sports. Return to Play form found here. |
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Alternative Diagnosis (must be a signed doctor’s note) |
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24+ hours and fever free (without the use of medication) and improved symptoms. |
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Exposure to COVID-19 OUTSIDE of school (family member, work, etc.) |
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May attend school if symptom free and must wear a mask (regardless of vaccination status).
*Please continue to monitor for symptoms for a full 14 days.
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Exposure to COVID-19 IN the classroom setting, bus, and organized school sports |
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Mask to Stay:
Students exposed to COVID-19 in school can continue to attend school (masked).
Test to Play:
Students exposed to COVID-19 in sports can continue to participate if they test negative on initial notification of the exposure.
*Testing is also recommended 5 days post exposure.
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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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Jesus, you tell us that the ruler of the world has no power over you. Oh, to have that freedom! We are too enslaved by appearances and the expectations of others. It wears down our spirits. Loving God our Father, doing God’s will, and knowing that we are beloved of you and the Father—ah—there is true peace. May we have more of your peace and less of the world’s in our lives. Amen. |
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