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SUMMER READING
Outcasts United
All students are required to read this book before the first day of school.
Outcasts United by Warren St. John 
Available at Barnes & Noble (Easton or Polaris) for $15.00. 
 
ABOUT THE BOOK: Outcasts United is the story of a team of refugee boys, the remarkable woman who coaches them, and the town where they live, a once-sleepy southern hamlet that has been upended by the process of refugee resettlement. It's a story about the challenges posed by our quickly changing world, and one that reminds us of what is possible in this country when we put our values in action.
 
Mr. Garrick wants to know where you will be reading your summer book?
A SUMMER GREETING
Dear Friends;
 
It is hard to imagine that our school year has officially come to a close.  To say that the year went quickly would be a tremendous understatement.  I would like to take this occasion to thank our entire community for a wonderful year.  
 
As I sat at Commencement on Saturday, June 2,
I offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the successes associated with this past year; more specifically, for the 209 young men and women who comprised the class of 2012.  The Saint Francis DeSales High School family has been blessed by this vibrant, talented, and joy-filled class.
 
It seemed very appropriate that on such a glorious day, our community would be provided an opportunity to celebrate State Championships in baseball and boys lacrosse. What a fitting conclusion to the 2011-12 school year.  A journey that began with a school assembly in which we introduced our theme for the year:  "Champions for Life." 
 
Please know that I hold our students and their families in my prayers.  May each of you be blessed with warm summer days shared with family and friends.  It is my hope that you take the time to pray and reflect on the year that has passed, while giving thoughtful consideration to your future goals. 
 
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration I wish God's continued blessing to all of our families. For those students and staff members who will be leaving us, may God's blessings accompany you as you embark on a new chapter in your life.  For those who will be returning in the fall, we look forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities that will face us in the new school year. 
 
Peace and God's Blessings, 
Dan Garrick '79 
Principal 
Saint Francis DeSales High School
Preparticipation Physical Exams 
For the past 26 years, the staff at OrthoNeuro have volunteered to conduct Preparticipation Physical Exams for SFDHS student athletes. Last year, over 30 individuals donated their time to provide this service to our community, and over 240 athletes were screened. St. Francis DeSales High School suggests a donation of $10. All funds are donated to SFDHS which goes to the sports medicine program to help defray the cost of training room supplies throughout the year. Checks should be made out to St. Francis DeSales High School. 

 

Please keep in mind the following: 
These exams are performed soley to determine if a student athlete is capable of participating in sports, which is required by OHSAA.  

 

The OHSAA Preparticipation physical form can be found on the school's website on the Athletics page, or download your copy here.  The athlete and their parent must complete and sign the form prior to the examination. Athletes without completed and signed forms cannot be examined.
 
Preparticipation Physical Exams will be conducted on THURSDAY, JUNE 21. Seniors should arrive at 5:30pm, juniors at 6pm, and sophomores at 6:30pm.
 
OrthoNeuro is located at 70 South Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
UPCOMING EVENTS
American Red Cross Summer Blood Drive
When: Monday, July 16 from 1pm to 6pm
Where: Franciscan Center

 

Sign up today to donate during our summer blood drive. Online sign-ups are taking place now. Visit redcrossblood.org, and enter our sponsor code (the sponsor code is SFDHS) to select your preferred donation time. 

Shamrock Club of Columbus Golf Outing
When: Saturday, July 28
Where: Foxfire Golf Club
For more information visit www.shamrockclub.org. If you sign up, please note that you are from the DeSales community.

SAVE THE DATE: The annual Stallion Golf outing will take place the following weekend - Sunday, August 5. Look for your Stallion Golf Outing postcard in the mail soon, or find out more here! 

 

SPIRITUAL REFLECTION

O God of 

all beginnings and endings,  

we praise and thank you for the gift of this school year. 

It has been a time filled with grace and blessings,

With challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows.

Give us the rest and refreshment we need this summer. 

Let our efforts of this past year bear fruit.
Bring all of our plans to a joyful conclusion,

And bless us, according to your will,

With the fulfillment of our summer hopes and dreams. 

Watch over us in the weeks of rest ahead,
And guide each day as you have done this past year.

Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy.

May we continue to grow 

In age, wisdom, knowledge and grace

All the days of our lives.

Amen.