Greetings!
Please find below copy of Parent/Student Announce for
Wednesday April 10, 2013.
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Parent Meeting
Important Parent Meeting - Tomorrow Night Thursday, April 11 - 7:00 pm
Please come and see what is on the horizon for our students and our school.
Sister Ellen Marie will be speaking with the parents about our vision for the future!
Let's come and fill the auditorium as if it were Back to School Night!!
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Re-Registration
Re-Registration: Are you ready??? Re-registration begins next week. Students will be called to the cafeteria during advisory to submit their re-registration forms and their payments. Please print out the forms by following the link below. Once, we have a student's re-registration forms, we begin building her schedule. Students can lose out on the classes they want to take, if we do not receive their forms according to the following dates: April 15 - Present Juniors, Class of 2014 April 16 - Present Sophomores, Class of 2015 April 17 - Present Freshmen, Class of 2016 Please follow this link for full details on Re-Registration and to download all the necessary forms.
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Concert Choir Cabaret
That's right, Seton Concert Choir's biennial showcase has returned. The theme this year is "I Heard It On the Radio." The show will feature ensembles and soloists performing hits from Elvis and Michael Jackson to Beyonce and Adele. Come check out our students' vocal talent and hard work! Shows are Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 21, at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students (K-12) and Seton faculty and staff. Snacks and drinks are included. Note: tickets must be bought in advance, and seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't delay! To purchase tickets, contact Mrs. Wilson in Guidance at bwilson@setonhs.org. For more information, contact Holly Foley at foleyh@gmail.com. |
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Seton Crew Pastry Sale
SETON CREW PASTRY SALE
Faculty, parents and students, please support Seton Crew Team on Thursday, April 11 at 7 AM and during lunches in the cafeteria.
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"The Art of the Possible"
The Art of the Possible - A New Publication for Students of Elizabeth Seton High School Please find below the link to a new publication that is beginning for our students. Our new Director of Educational Advancement, Joan Ozdogan, will craft this newsletter quarterly so that our students can begin to explore the educational pathway to careers of their interest. Please click here view the newsletter. |
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Sophomore Parents - Class Ring
Today the Sophomore Class received their class ring ordering packet from our Josten's representative, Mrs. Lindsey Beeler. All information necessary for ordering is in the packet. Families wishing to order a class ring have a number of options. For your convenience, Jostens will be available to answer any questions, share sample rings and take orders in the school Library on Wednesday, April 17th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. This is not a mandatory meeting. You may also choose to order on line or send in the order with your daughter on the 18th or 19th (Jostens will be here during all lunches). The class will receive their rings at the ceremony next fall. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Ginger Thompson at gthompson@setonhs.org with questions. |
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Parent Club - Volunteer Hours
More opportunities are coming to get those 10 service hours...keep watching parent announce...new ones to be added each week!
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Parent Club Meeting
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 11th 7pm! Please see earlier note.
Parent Club Officers for 2013-2014
We are taking nominations for next year's Parent Club Board. Please consider being an officer and making a difference in your daughter's education! Contact Gina Barley gbarley@verizon.net |
Casino Royale
CRAPS - POKER - BLACKJACK
SATURDAY MAY 4, 2013
7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Admission includes
hors d'oeuvres, sodas, desserts
PLUS $250
in "fun money" for poker chips!
CASH BAR for BEER and WINE!!
Win great prizes such as a 32" Direct LED TV, Sony Blu-ray DVD, Invicta Watch, Gift Cards & MORE!
All proceeds will benefit the cafeteria renovation Please click here or on the picture to purchase your tickets. Please click here to view flyer.
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Golf Tournament
Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament
On Thursday, April 11, the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a golf tournament. Some of the proceeds are used for scholarships for Catholic Education. Tee off time is 1:00 at Glen Dale Golf Course. For more information, please contact Steve Kemp at 301-237-8098
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Essay Contest
ESSAY CONTEST OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS The St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission in Arlington, Virginia is announcing its 2013 student essay contest. The contest is open to all U.S. based high school students, including home schooled students. The theme is "We are one human family and loving our neighbor has global implications". The contest encourages students to reflect on the value of caring for the poor in faith and charity. Essays must be 300 to 400 words, in English, typewritten and double spaced. Students must register with their name, email address, grade level, school name, city, state and teacher/advisor name at pmm@stcharleschurch.org no later than May 17, 2013. Students can send their essay as an attachment on email. Essays will be judged on embodiment of the theme, comprehension, organization, creativity and writing skills (grammar/punctuation/spelling). The first prize winner will receive $200, the second prize winner $100 and the third prize winner $50. Limit one entry per student. Previous winners are not eligible to participate. The winner will be announced on SCBPMM's facebook page and website on June 15, 2013. Given permission, we may also post winning entries on the website. Please visit www.philippinemedicalmission.com |
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SAT Test
On Saturday, April 20, 2013 a practice SAT test will be offered at Seton to sophomores and juniors. Please click here for registration form. The fee of $10 and the registration form should be brought to Guidance by April 17, 2013. If you have any questions please contact Amanda Lawhorne at 301-864-4532 or alawhorne@setonhs.org. |
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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Parent Club Scholarship
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. |
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Junior and Sophomore Parents
If your daughter is interested in and planning to apply to Temple University or St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, please have her see her counselor as soon as possible.
The guidance department is planning a one day tour of these schools on Wednesday May 1st for the low cost of only $20.00. Price includes lunch and transportation.
Names will be taken on a first come, first served basis and the list will close on April 16th.
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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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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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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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