Greetings!
Please find below copy of Parent Announce for Wednesday January 30, 2013.
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Schedule Change
This is to notify all parents that Friday, February 15th will be a Professional Day for teachers. There will be no classes for students.
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We Need Your Help
Let's not DROP THE BALL.
Thanks to many parents we are halfway through the phonathons and halfway to our goal.
We now have $14,000.00. We need more parents to come and help us work this month's phonathon: There is one more night - TOMORROW January 31.
6:15 - Orientation
6:30 - 8:30 - Calls made to help us reach our goal.
Adjust these times as needed and email Sister Ellen Marie to let her know that she can count on you: ehagar@setonhs.org
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Text Alert
Many of you signed up to receive Text Alert Messages from Seton. A Test Text Alert was sent today (Wednesday) at 11:15am. If you signed up for this service and did not receive the Test Text Alert would you please signup again using the link below. If you have not signed up for this service and would like to receive Text Alerts please go to http://www.ezalertz.com/ESHS.php and complete the details.
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Parent Club
ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREESThank to all who responded, we now have the amount we need. Father Daughter DanceVolunteers are needed to help with the dance. Volunteers would help assemble keepsakes prior to the event, decorate the morning of the dance, or work at the actual event and help with clean-up. Anyone wishing to get service hours helping with this fun event can contact me Debbie Jackson deborahjackson4113@verizon.net for further details.
SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPThe Marion T. "Mr. Bill" Service Scholarship is now available on the website to apply for under the Parent Club Organization. This scholarship is given to an applicant that has completed service above and beyond what is required by the school. Application deadline is APRIL 16,2013, applications must be complete to be considered. Please click here to view form. We are looking for 2 or 3 parents to help on the scholarship committee. Please contact Mary Ann Vaughan mvaughan@ipcmclean.org to sign up for this committee. This will go towards your hours for service. SAVE THE DATE!!!!
SATURDAY MAY 4,2013......SETON CASINO ROYALE!!!!!
This is going to be a fun adult evening of playing some of your favorite casino games! Black Jack, Texas Hold 'em, etc...you don't know how to play??? The dealers will teach you any game you want to learn! Proceeds will go towards the improvement and upgrade of the cafeteria. More info to follow! Keep watching the weekly parent announce!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for people to CHAIR a couple of the committees for the Casino Royale. Food, Beverage, Decorations and Sponsorship are the committees. Please contact Gina Barley gbarley@verison.net. ONLY IF YOU WILL CHAIR A COMMITTEE!! |
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9th and 10th Grade Parents
From the Guidance Department
9th and 10th grade parents are invited to a parent coffee, on Thursday February 14th in the library at 7:30 a.m. After the presentation, your daughter's counselor will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Ninth grade parents please note that your students recently received their standardized test results from the EXPLORE test they took in October and we finished a series of study skills lessons. |
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Lacrosse Meeting Needed
There will be a lacrosse interest meeting on Monday January 28, at 6pm in the Brooks Center. The meeting is for newcomers, returning lacrosse players and parents.
If you can not attend the meeting and wish to get information about lacrosse try-outs and the season, email Coach Russell at aruss1201@gmail.com |
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Senior Parents - Important Information
Please click here to read important information concerning Graduation and Prom. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Ginger Thompson at gthompson@setonhs.org.
Seniors have also received a permission slip for the Parent Club sponsored Twilight Cruise schedule for Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. Please return the permission slip and money to the Main Office as soon as possible..
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Financial Aid Workshop
The University of Maryland is hosting a financial aid workshop on Saturday February 2nd.
Details: Financial Aid 101: The Basics of Paying for College
Cynthia Hammond-Davis, Founder/Executive Director, Light of the City, Inc.
Author of If I Knew Then What I Know Now! College & Financial Aid Planning From a Parent's Perspective
Saturday, February 2, 2013, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Van Munching Hall, Room 1202, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
This free workshop will cover the financial aid process and share tips on applying for scholarships and completing the FAFSA.
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Crew Meeting
There will be a crew parent meeting on February 7th at 6:00 pm in room 135 in the Brooks Center for all parents whose daughter's are interested in joining the crew team
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Seton Financial Education Day
Would you like to know more about Identity Theft, How to Reinvent Yourself, Planning for Retirement, Hire a Contractor, Learn how to assist an Aging Parent or Family Member, then please come to a Financial Education Day at Seton on February 16, 2013. For more information and to register the day please click here.
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Music Boosters
This year's Chamber Music Recital will be Friday, February 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM. We are looking forward to an enjoyable evening of music performed by our orchestra and a selection of our band students. Please help us celebrate our wonderful musicians with a cookies and punch reception immediately following the recital. We will need help with donations as well as volunteers to serve and clean up. Please go to the following Sign-Up Genius page to donate or volunteer: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080A4DA5AB2DA75-chamber
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Sophomore Parents
The Guidance Department has created a new program for sophomores and their parents entitled "Sophomore Reflections". This program will provide an opportunity for you and your daughter to meet with Mrs. Lawhorne, Sophomore Guidance Counselor, to reflect on the achievements of your daughter's first two years at Seton and to set goals for her final two years. For the full letter sent home to parents please click here. Contact Amanda Lawhorne at 301-864-4532 or alawhorne@setonhs.org to schedule your meeting time.
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Senior Parents
If you are applying for the Guaranteed Access Grant.
Your daughter will need a transcript. She will also need a Guidance Counselor Certification Form which also needs to be completed. Both are available in the Guidance Office.
Students will have to log on to MDCAPS at https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us, create a student account, activate that account and then log in to complete the application. Students will still be required to submit their official HS transcript (through the Fall semester of their senior year) and a guidance counselor certification form,
If you have any questions regarding this process you may contact Alexia Smith at (410) 767-3203, Dawn Hastings at (410) 767-3154, or the Guidance Office - Vanessa Cooke, vcooke@setonhs.org or 301 864 4532 x 7121 Maryland Senatorial Scholarship Program, District 22
Maryland Senatorial Scholarships,District 47
Applications are available in the Guidance Office
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Reminder to Senior Parents
To file your FAFSA forms.FAFSA on the web at www.fafsa.gov also allows applicants to access their IRS tax information and have it automatically inserted into the FAFSAPlease remember to file early
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Seton Blankets
Seton Blankets. 51" x 68" and made in the USA. Select from the "Light to Know" or "Roadrunner" or purchase both! Great for gifts, outdoor sporting events or home use. We have a limited supply remaining. Each blanket is $65. Checks to be written to Seton Crew. Please email Jackie Boissonneault at jboissonne@aol.com to arrange pick!   |
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Easy Ways to Support Seton
Here a few great easy ways to give back to Seton and show your support.
GIANT A+ BONUS BUCKS PROGRAM - If you have a Giant Card, you may register for the Giant A+ School Rewards program. Each time you shop at Giant from October 5, 2012 through March 28, 2013, Elizabeth Seton will have the opportunity to earn cash! You can register by logging in to www.giantfood.com/aplus or calling 1-877-275-2758. Elizabeth Seton's number is 00406. If you registered last year, you must re-register this year in order for Seton to receive credit.
SAFEWAY RECEIPTS/ESCRIP - If you have a Safeway Card, you may register for the Escrip rewards program and Seton will receive cash for your purchases! You may register your card at www.escrip.com. Elizabeth Seton's number is 148894953. If you are renewing, simply click the "YES RENEW!" icon and you will automatically be reregistered. You may also register your credit cards with escrip and each purchase by those cards will create a cash amount for Seton.
TARGET REDCARD -If you have a Target RedCard, you may designate Seton to receive 1% of your purchases under their Take Charge of Education program. You can register at www.Target.com/tcoe or calling 1-800-316-6142. Elizabeth Seton's ID under the program is 17895.
FOOD LION -If you have a MVP Card, register your MVP card for their MVP Classroom Rewards program online at www.Foodlion.com. Click on "MVP Rewards" link or call 877-614-6877. You need to re-register each year. Elizabeth Seton's ID under the program is 211570.
HARRIS TEETER -If you shop at Harris Teeter or their related stores, please register or renew your registration for their Together in Education program. You can register or renew by logging in at www.harristeeter.com under Together in Education/Link to Your School or providing Seton's ID number to the cashier at the register when checking out. Elizabeth Seton's ID under the program is 7587.
SOCIALVEST - Seton has teamed up with Socialvest, a cause-based shopping platform to give you an opportunity to earn money for our school every-time you shop online. Anytime you shop at one of hundreds of participating retailers including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, Nordstrom and more a percentage of your total purchase will be donated back to Seton, at no cost to you! Our goal is to find easy ways for you to give back just by doing something you already do: shop.
It is completely free to sign up and begin shopping right away. To get started today please visit: https://www.socialvest.us/get-involved/register/elizabethsetonhs
Please also encourage your family and friends to register too! Visit our website and follow the links under Alumnae, Support Seton, At No Cost to You for more ways to give back or updated information. Any questions can be directed to Mary Lucian at mlucian@setonhs.org or x7119.
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Ways of Giving - To Support Seton
- Write a personal check:
Please make check payable to Elizabeth Seton High School and mail to: Advancement Office, Elizabeth Seton High School, 5715 Emerson Street, Bladensburg, MD 20710
* - Use your credit card, We take VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
Use the online giving option or call the Advancement Office at 301-864-4532 with your credit card number.
* - Giving through United Way
Seton's United Way non-profit designation number is 8302.
Our number for the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign is 8196.
* - Give through the Combined Federal Campaign
CFC: Seton's CFC Code is 24755
* - Online Giving--Please click on Donate Online to make your gift.
* - Matching Gifts: A Great way to double or triple your personal gift-- Check with your company about matching gift programs; request a matching gift form and send the completed form, with your gift to the Advancement Office and we will do the rest.
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