Greetings!
Please find below copy of Parent/Student Announce for
Tuesday March 5, 2013.
Please note: Elizabeth Seton High School follows the decision of Prince George's County Public Schools in regard to school closings, late openings, and early dismissals due to severe weather.
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Re-Registration
Please follow this link for full details on Re-Registration and to download all the necessary forms. Forms will be due back the week of April 15.
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Phonathon
We have one more phonathon to complete. We are looking for volunteers on March 7th. Orientation Time: 6:20 Phonathon Time: 6:30-8:00 Please email Sister Ellen Marie at ehagar@setonhs.org if you can help. Please help us reach our goal of $25,000.00
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Volunteers Needed
10 volunteers are needed for an alumnae event on March 23rd. Parents to help sell Alumnae Gear during Alumnaepalooza. Segmented times: 7-8pm 2 parents, 8-9pm 2 parents, 9-10pm 2 parents, 10-11pm 2 parents. If you can help please contact Erica Corbin, ecorbn@setonhs.org
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Opportunity for Financial Aid
The 2013/2014 Scholars Program application is now available through the Latino Student Fund website.
The website is: http://www.latinostudentfund.org When you go to the website, select the tab for scholars. Elizabeth Seton High School is a member of this association. Students who meet the following criteria may apply.
- Eligibility Requirements: Students must...
- Be of Latino/Hispanic descent;
- Reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DC, Virginia, Maryland);
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement;
- Receive financial aid from the school, Archdiocese or another source.
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Class of 2014 - Fundraiser
The class of 2014 is having a fundraiser with Panda Express next Wednesday, March 13. Please stop by the Panda Express just up the road from Seton at 6600 Annapolis Road (at the corner of Route 450 and Cooper Lane) anytime from 3PM to 8PM with a printed copy of this special fundraising flyer [attach file here], and 20% of your purchase will go to the junior class. There are also hard copies of the flyer available in the main office. So save the date and come out and order some delicious food to support the junior class!
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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 to the Main Office ASAP - there is still time. Please click here to download a copy of the permission slip. If you have any questions please contact Gina Barley, gbarley@verizon.net.
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2013 - 2014 Course Selection
We're gearing up for scheduling classes for the 2013-2014 academic school year. As a result, your daughter will be meeting with guidance counselors over the next two weeks to discuss class placement and select possible electives. You will be able to view their core class placements on the parent portal next week. Please take the time to review these placements and the course catalog (available on the website on the Academics page or click here) with your daughter.
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French SAT II
A French SAT II class (open to all students who have completed Honors French 4) meets every Wednesday at 3:00 in room 206.
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Summer Work
If you would like some summer work and have high energy and are an outgoing student then please read the attached flyer. The hours are really flexible for students involved in sports or have other commitments.
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Helpful Videos for Parents of Seniors
The Maryland Higher Education Commission has two videos that may be helpful to parents of seniors.
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WIN A NEW CAR!!! DRAWING MAY 18, 2013 TICKETS ARE $5.00 EACH IN THE MAIN OFFICE
4 cars are being raffled off: Lincoln MKZ, Ford Mustang, Ford Fusion, Ford Escape
Need not be present to win.
What a great graduation or Mother's Day Gift!
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St. Pius X Regional School -
50th Anniversary Celebration
Join the PARTY and come for the FUN as St. Pius X Regional School celebrates it's 50th Anniversary on Wednesday, April 20th from 7-10 pm at the school's Nelson Hall. You can't beat the price. Just $10.00 per person includes hors d' oeuvres, beer, wine, sodas, and the DJ at this adult only event. All regional parish members and "friends of the school" are invited. The school welcomes alumni and current parents, as well as their family & friends. Optional school tours are, also, available after the regular St. Pius X Parish, Saturday evening 5pm Mass. For tickets, stop by the school Mon. - Fri, 9am -1pm or call Kristin (301) 464-6236 / Trish (301) 464-1520. Tickets are on sale for a limited time, only, so don't miss out. Call today!
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St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission (PMM) is a charitable, non-profit volunteer organization based in Arlington, Virginia that promotes the inherent rights of the poor and underprivileged in the Philippines. Working through established non-profit agencies in the Philippines, PMM provides the funding and resources necessary to provide those in need access to essential health care, educational opportunities, and life sustaining services. PMM also provides support to well-established non-governmental organizations at the forefront of responding to natural disasters and environmental calamities. Each year, PMM sponsors an essay contest for high school students . This year's theme encourages students to reflect on what it means to be one human family and the global implications of loving our neighbor in the spirit of faith and charity. Students (Grade 9-12) are invited to participate in this contest. Please click here for full details of the essay contest. For more information on Philippine Medical Mission, please see our website at www.philippinemedicalmission.com.
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Seton Crew Team Fundraiser
The Seton Crew Team is currently selling World's Finest Chocolate candy bars for $1.00 each. Variety of flavors available.
Please see a crew team member to purchase a candy bar and help support the team. Go Roadrunners!
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Parent Club
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.
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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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