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OPENING DAY
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!
A few reminders for the first day of school: 
  • School will begin at our normal starting time: homeroom begins at 7:44am.
  • Students are permitted to be out of uniform (see "out of uniform" policy in Family Handbook. Walking shorts or jeans, and tennis shoes or casual shoes are permitted; no sandals or flip-flops).
  • Each student will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival at school (in the Theatre Lobby). Every student will be expected to wear the shirt provided for them. *Please note: the t-shirts are white. 
  •  Lunch will be provided at no charge for each student. 
  • School will be dismissed at 1:30pm. Those who rely on Columbus or Gahanna buses will need to arrange for a ride home on that day
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors who make Opening Day so special!




FALL GRANDPARENTS DAY
Grandparents are invited to attend one of the days designated, according to the student's last name. 

Last names A-L, or special requests: 
Friday, September 18, 2015
8:30am breakfast followed by mass at 9:45am
Grandparents can park in any spot in the student parking lot (South lot).

This special day is a way for grandchildren to say "thank you" to their grandparents for making a lasting difference in their lives.

Grandparents will receive an invitation in the mail, IF you provide us with their name and mailing address. Please email all addresses to Karen Cofojohn at [email protected]. We do not keep addresses from previous years.

Invitations are being mailed this week!
SEPTEMBER DATES TO NOTE
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
When: September 2; 7pm
Where: Gymnasium
Learn what the expectations and goals are from your child's teachers. Remember to print a copy of their schedule!

HALL OF FAME GAME
When: September 4; 7pm
Where: Alumni Stadium
The second St. Francis DeSales Athletic Hall of Fame Class will be publicly introduced at halftime of the Hall of Fame Game vs. Dayton Chaminade-Julienne. 

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOP
When: September 10; 6pm
Where: Cafeteria
All school volunteers must complete Protecting God's Children. 
*Fingerprinting will be available at 5pm. 
The updated Curriculum Support for Protecting God's Children brochure is available on-line here.

HONOR ROLL ASSEMBLY
When: September 11; 9am
Where: Gymnasium

2016 GERMANY, POLAND, CZECH REP SUMMER STUDY INFORMATION MEETINGS
When: Sept: 14 (M), 17 (Thr), 23 (W)
Where: Room 211 at 6.30 pm
Trip sites: Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Berlin Wall, Nazi Death Camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau, 
Only 13 spots left!!!
STALLIONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Freshman recipients of the Sam Carfagna Sr. Memorial Scholarship were honored at the annual Sam Carfagna Memorial Golf Tournament held at Bent Tree Golf Course on Sunday, August 16.  Recipients are Dominica Cua, Mikey Cockerell and Leah Richards (pictured below). 

FAMILY HANDBOOK AND COMPLIANCE FORM
Please remember to complete the 2015-16 Compliance Form stating you have read and agree to comply with all St. Francis DeSales High School and Diocesan rules, regulations and policies contained within.


Compliance Form (due Monday, August 31 -- turn in to student's Homeroom)

PARKING REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For those juniors and seniors planning to purchase a Student Parking Pass for the 2015-16 school year, please review the information below.   

SENIORS
When: Tuesday, September 1st 
6:30am to 7:45am 
Where: Cafeteria

JUNIORS
When: Wednesday, September 2nd 
6:30am to 7:45am
Where: Cafeteria

You will need your license, $45 and the registration form (see link below) filled out to get a parking pass.

 REGISTRATION FORM  (Must be filled out before you arrive) 
DINE TO DONATE FOR CORRAL FOR THE KIDS -- TOMORROW!
CHIPOTLE DINE TO DONATE
When: Wednesday, August 26
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Where: Chipotle on Morse Road

Please join us after school at the Chipotle on Morse Road where a percentage of all food totals will be donated to our very own club, Corral for the Kids, which benefits those with pediatric cancer at Nationwide Children's Hospital. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT SFD
St. Francis DeSales is looking to fill a position in the maintenance department. Interested applicants please contact Athletic Director Tom Neubert at [email protected].
DAILY REFLECTION
Desire either to die or to love God; either death or love, because life without love of God is much worse than death. My God, how happy we will be if with all our hearts we love the Divine Goodness, which has prepared for us so many favors and blessings! We are totally His amid the tumult that the variety of earthly things presents to us. How better can we show our fidelity, if not in the midst of trials and crosses? Solitude has its assaults and the world its annoyances; on all occasions we must have an invincible soul, since help from Heaven is at hand for all who trust in God and with quiet humility implore His loving assistance. Look up to Heaven and say to the Lord: "My God, for you I sail, for You I row; You are my guide and my pilot! Then console me, so that I will safely reach the port and find the sweet pleasures that will make me forget all the hardships undergone to get there." (Letters 614; O. XIV, p. 339) 
 
 To view more from the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, please visit Daily with de Sales."