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Greetings!

Please find below copy of Parent Announce for Wednesday February 6, 2013.


Important Notice

This Friday will be a busy evening for Seton.  We have home basketball games, a swim meet, and an Instrumental Recital.  Therefore, we are asking for everyone's assistance to make the evening run smoothly for everyone.
  • Pick up your daughter as promptly after dismissal as possible.
  • Students attending the games or swim meet must take all book bags and other possessions with them when they leave the main building. Do not leave things in your locker or in the cafeteria to pick up later.
  • Students attending the games or swim meet must be picked up from the Brooks Center. We cannot allow students to return to the main building for "forgotten" items and possibly disrupt the recital.
  • Obviously, parking will be an issue. Parents coming to the games or to the recital are to park sensibly. Do not block driveways or other cars. Guests can also park at Roger's Heights and Port Towns Elementary Schools once our lots are full. 

Schedule Change

This is to notify parents that Friday, February 15th will be a Professional Day for teachers.  There will be no classes for students.

Chamber Music Recital - Music Boosters

The Chamber Music Recital is coming up this Friday, February 8 at 7:30 PM. We still need a few more volunteers for the night of the concert, especially for clean up. If you are planning to attend the concert, please consider pitching in to make the after-concert reception successful and enjoyable for all. Your help will make all the difference. You can sign up to volunteer using this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080A4DA5AB2DA75-chamber
If the link doesn't work for you, you may also go to www.signupgenius.com
and use tpapado320@aol.com to find the Music Boosters' page.  Thank you for your generosity. 

Parent Club

 Father Daughter Dance - Saturday March 2, 2013

The Father Daughter Dance is fast approaching.
Invitations will be going home with students so be on the lookout.
Tickets go on sale next week.

Volunteers 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 SCHOLARSHIP

The 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@verizon.net.  ONLY IF YOU WILL CHAIR A COMMITTEE!! 


Seniors - Twilight Cruise 
Permission slips and money for the Parent Club sponsored Twilight Cruise scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. are due by February 20th to the Main Office. If you have any questions please contact Gina Barley,
gbarley@verizon.net.

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


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.

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.

Spring SAT Prep Course for Juniors

The Guidance Department is coordinating an SAT Prep Course for Juniors to prepare for the May 4 SAT.  Please click here to see the attached letter for details.  The cost is $300 and is due February 25.

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 scheduled 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.


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.

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
Applications are available on line www.senatorpinsky.org/.

Maryland Senatorial Scholarships,District 47
Applications are available in the Guidance Office

Food Service

Please click here to view the menu for next week.

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 FAFSA
Please remember to file early

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!

Blanket 1 Blanket 2


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.

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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