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Friendly Reminder
Please remember the driveway/parking lot is one-way beginning at 7am, and ending at 3:30pm. Please use the North entrance, and exit at the South.
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Join the Madness!
Casino Royale Dinner Auction
Saturday, March 19
The next planning is on Wednesday, February 24 in the Franciscan Center at 6pm. All are welcome.
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Students in the Spotlight
St. Francis DeSales High School is proud to announce that seniors Julia Murray and Brittany Truong have both been recognized by the National Merit Corporation as a Finalist. They are two of 15,000 finalists who are eligible for scholarship awards.
Alexandra Weikert has been chosen as one of 12 young ladies in central Ohio to receive the Zonta Club of Columbus Outstanding Young Women of 2016 Award. Alexandra will be honored at a luncheon and will have an opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship.
Our SFDHS International students held a Chinese Lantern Festival party last weekend as a way share some of the traditions from home. Guests enjoyed Chinese treats, played games and listened to music.
Sophomore Dominic Polemeni-McGovern recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. His project took place last October as he built a fence for St. Thomas the Apostle church with the help of Troop 310 (out of St. Matthias). Dominic has been in the scouting program for 9 years, starting with the Cub Scout Troop 314 (out
of Saint James).
Senior Ben Plzak recently took part in a
mission trip to Nicaragua, which as he explains, "was one to remember! The 28 members of the group from Church of the Messiah in Westerville, Ohio and other churches traveled to Managua and the surrounding outskirts as well as Ometepe Island. While on the mission trip we were involved in many service projects, including horse therapy and swimming with physically and mentally handicapped children in Tesoros de Dios (treasures of God), taking 75 orphans to swim in a lagoon, playing soccer with the children whose families in Project Chacocente have been relocated from living in the city dump, and donating pigs and chickens to the poverty stricken families for a chance to grow in wealth from the animals. Also, translating Spanish to my group became vital in connecting people to people in order to spread Gods love. Along the way, I would carry soccer balls in my backpack to hand out to the poor children and families all around the area. All in all, this experience allowed me to give hope and joy to families who need it most. As a result, I am grateful of the prayers, donation of the soccer balls, and opportunity to change the lives of so many as well as my own."
Although our mock trial teams performed well last Friday, we did not advance on to States. However, Vicky Randel was recognized as the Outstanding Attorney in her trial, and Drew Schwenk was named the Outstanding Witness in his trial.
Pictured below are members of the French Club who celebrated Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday!
Members of the St. Vincent DePaul service organization were commissioned on Sunday, February 21st in a mass and ceremony held at St. Paul Parish in Westerville. Each member received a pin as a symbol of their commitment to the poor in the spirit of Blessed Frederick Ozanam. Students, officers, and moderators were treated to a pizza lunch at the conclusion of the diocesan-wide ceremony.
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Career Opportunity: SFDHS SIS/Technology Assistant
This position is responsible for maintaining the PowerSchool SIS while consistently providing support in all functions of Powerschool. The applicant should also demonstrate a capability implementing other hardware/software aspects relating to day to day technology needs. The school technology assistant reports to the Principal and Technology Director and will work with other members of the school community as needed. Applicant should have knowledge of School Information Systems, specifically PowerSchool.
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Dual Enrollment/College Credit Plus
Parents: If your student is enrolled in an ODU sponsored Dual Enrollment course for next year--2016-17 [AP Senior English Literature (Mr. Dvorak), Calc-Based Physics (Mrs. Scott), AP Physics (Mrs. Scott), AP Calculus AB/BC (Mrs. Sharritts), Dual Enrollment Calculus (Mrs. Pina), or Personal Finance (Mr. Montenaro)], they received an email containing the 4 major steps involved in the registration process.
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Men of DeSales Mass and Breakfast
All men associated with DeSales are welcome to attend! Join us for mass, followed by a complimentary breakfast. Athletic Director Tom Neubert will be the keynote speaker. This is a wonderful (free!) event and a great way to start your Saturday morning.
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Feeder Parishes Hold Spaghetti Dinners This Sunday
St. Paul Parish Annual Spaghetti Dinner
When: Sunday, February 28
1:30pm-6:30pm
Where: Miller Hall
49th Annual St. Anthony Parish Spaghetti Dinner
When: Sunday, February 28
12:00pm - 6:30pm
Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Roll, Beverage and Dessert (Gluten-free pasta available on request)
Adult Meal - $ 8.00 Senior Meal - $ 7.00 Child Meal (ages 5 - 12) - $ 5.00 Children 4 and under - FREE
Where: 1300 Urban Drive ~ Columbus, Ohio
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Upcoming Events
Blood Drive
When: February 24; 7:30AM to 1:30PM
Where: SFD Gymnasium
Parent-Teacher Conferences
When: March 1; 6PM to 8PM
Early Dismissal
When: March 2; 1:30PM
Men of DeSales Mass and Breakfast
When: March 5; 9AM - 11AM
Where: SFD Cafeteria
Alumni Professions Night -- Highlighting Careers in Education
When: March 8; 7PM
Where: SFD Cafeteria
This bi-annual series serves as an opportunity for future and current Stallions to network with professionals in dynamic and innovative fields, as they share their educational and career experiences with our young people. Previously highlighted fields include Medical, Engineering, Business, Arts, and Public Service.
Spring Grandparents Day
When: March 11; 8:30AM
Invitations were mailed to grandparents of those families who already submitted addresses. If you haven't submitted information, but would still like an invitation sent, please email Karen Cofojohn.
Women of DeSales Luncheon
When: March 13; 1PM to 4PM
Where: Villa Milano
Save the Date: Mattress Sale Supporting Girls Basketball and Track Teams
When: April 9; 10AM to 5PM
Where: SFD Gymnasium
In the market for a new mattress? Save 70% off retail at this event! Teams receive up to $300 per sale. Click here for FAQs.
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Post-Season Play
Congratulations to our girls basketball team on their Sectional Final win over Whetstone on Friday. Girls will play at Gahanna vs. Pickerington Central at 7pm tomorrow night (2/24).
Congratulations to our boys and girls bowling teams on their seasons, and special congratulations to bowlers Luke Gillan, Haley Strohacker and Theresa Woods for qualifying for Districts over the weekend. They will bowl on Saturday at 9am at Palace Lanes.
Congratulations to our wrestling team on their season, and special congratulations to our wrestlers Dom Carfagna, Louis Dytko, Colin Golden and Cam Cua for qualifying for the District tournament, which will be held on Friday and Saturday at Claymont High School.
Congratulations to our girls swimmers in Districts on Saturday, and a special congratulations to Maureen Cummins for qualifying for States in the 100-yd Backstroke. She will compete on Friday at 9am, with finals at 4pm on Saturday.
Good luck to our girls gymnastics team who will compete in Districts on Saturday at Worthington Kilbourne beginning at 1pm.
Congratulations to our boys basketball team on their Sectional Semifinal win over Licking Valley last night. Boys will play this Thursday at HOME vs. London at 7pm for the Sectional Final.
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Parent Volunteers Needed for Urban Plunge
The Junior Urban Plunge Retreats are coming up, and we are asking for volunteers to join us for a day or two!
Needed: Virtus (Protecting God's Children) Certified Adults to help chaperon the Urban Plunge
When: Monday, March 7th, Tuesday, March 8th, and/or Wednesday, March 9th
Please email Campus Ministry Director Nichole Fox at nfox2@cdeducation.org by Thursday, March 4th if you are available to help. In the email subject line, please type "Volunteer: Urban Plunge."
Schedule of the Day: Adult chaperons and junior retreatants will meet in the chapel each morning after homeroom (7:54 a.m.) for a prayer service, leave St. Francis DeSales by bus, and head to respective volunteer locations. All groups will arrive back at school for a closing prayer service that will finish up by the final school bell. |
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Daily Reflection
When, O Lord, will patience with our neighbor take possession of our hearts? This is the final and most excellent lesson of the teaching of the saints; happy that spirit who fully understands this! We are always anxious that others put up with our miseries, and that they tolerate us; yet the miseries and faults of our neighbor always seem so great and unsupportable! (Letters 1243; O. XVII, p. 289)
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