On Friday, October 4th, we are having a reception for our new stained glass window in the formal lobby.  We are in need of 3-4 parents to help with the reception.  You would be needed from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.  If you can volunteer, please email Sister Ellen Marie ehagar@setonhs.org

Thursday, September 27 at 7pm in the auditorium

Parents of seniors are invited to attend to get information regarding graduation, the college application process and financial aid.  We will have a Financial Aid officer from the University of Maryland present on how to complete the financial aid application process.

Students, alumnae, families and friends of Elizabeth Seton High School are welcome to join us at the Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, September 28th from 9am til 11am.  The walk will take place on the ESHS track while we raise money for the work that our students will do with the poor during this school year.

To register for the walk or to make a donation, go to www.fopwalk.org.  If you are making a donation, you will be asked to name a specific walker to sponsor.  If you don't know a specific walker, you may donate to walker "Elizabeth Seton."

This event is being organized by our new Vincentian Service Club, a St. Vincent de Paul Society specifically for youth.  Come support our students as they make a difference in the lives of the local poor.

We need parents to help with setup, registration, sell alumnae gear, serve drinks, and cleanup on the evening of Saturday, September 28th. Service hours will be provided. Shifts are available between 5:15 through midnight. If you are available this evening please contact Mary Lucian at 301-864-4532 X7019 or mlucian@setonhs.org. Shifts range between 1 and 1/2 hours to 2 and 1/2 hours and multiple shifts can be worked.

Gabriel Network speaker at ESHS on Thursday October 3
On Thursday, October 3rd, Seton students and staff will have the opportunity to hear Ms. Tiffany Farley of the Gabriel Network speak about the wonderful work of her agency.  The Gabriel Network provides housing and support for women who are homeless and pregnant.  Ms. Farley is also bringing a resident from one of the houses, to share her story and discuss the ways in which the Gabriel Network has assisted her during a very difficult time.

The presentation will take place during all lunch periods.  Students may bring their lunches to the auditorium and eat during the presentation.  We are also hoping to assist the Gabriel Network by collecting items needed by their residents.  The following is a list of suggested items:
    *    diapers
    *    diaper wipes
    *    grocery store gift cards
    *    Metro cards
    *    tissues
    *    paper towels
    *    toilet paper
Tubs will be available in Campus Ministry and the upper student lobby to collect donations; gift cards/Metro cards will be collected in Campus Ministry or at the Main Office.  Thanks for your support!

Elizabeth Seton High School has been blessed with three donors who donated the money for us to purchase a stained glass window of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for our formal lobby.  We are having the formal dedication of this window on Friday, October 4th at 6:30pm in the main lobby.  We invite students and parents to attend.  However, we ask that you put your name on the guest list by emailing Erica Corbin ecorbin@setonhs.org.
Many parents have asked about a school gathering that would allow parents to relax a bit and get to know one another. This would be the perfect opportunity for you to do this; however, you must register in advance.

The team is currently selling items from "Club's Choice" which includes both gift and food items such as kitchen gadgets, wrapping paper, pizzas, cookie dough and lots more!
The team will be taking orders until Friday, October 4th.
Please see a member of the field hockey team to see a brochure and place your order.
Thanks & Go Roadrunners!

Parents,

Are you looking for ways to contribute to your daughter's school AND earn your parent service hours?

The Parents Club and Homecoming Committee are in need of wine and beer for our Twilight Tailgate Party for adults that will be hosted on Friday, October 18 in Seton's Courtyard from 7:00 to 11:00 pm.

1 bottle of wine = 1 hour
1 keg = 10 hours
1 large party tent (20x20 or 20x30) = 10 hours

Please contact Mrs. Kimberly Trebel at kim5408@msn.com if you plan to donate either of these items or if you have any questions.

Wine donations (bottles only please!) can be dropped off at the main office until Wednesday, October 16. The keg donations should be dropped off during the day of the Twilight Tailgate by 4:00 pm.

Thank you for your continued support of Elizabeth Seton High School!

Law Induction  for the Inaugural Class of Seton's Agnes M. Brown Pre-Law Program
Elizabeth Seton High School cordially invites all interested parents to the induction of our first pre-law class to be held on October 7 from 7:30am to 9:00am.  Joining us will be the State's Attorney for Prince George's County, Angela Alsobrooks.  It would be especially wonderful to have any parents who are involved in the legal profession, the county or state government, or law enforcement.  The Ceremony will take place in the auditorium.  A continental breakfast will be served. Please email Erica Corbin if you plan to attend:  ecorbin@setonhs.org.

Parents, we need chaperone assistance for the Homecoming Dance on October 19th from 7:30pm to 11:15pm.  Specifically, we parents who are willing to monitor the parking lots, and who are willing to be inside when the music can be heard (working the check-in table, food and drink tables, and monitoring halls and doors.)

If you are able to assist, please email Amanda Lawhorne at alawhorne@setonhs.org.  Thank you!

The Guidance Department is planning a one day tour to Stevenson University and Towson University for Juniors and Seniors on Thursday, November 7th.  We will tour the campuses and talk with Admissions Counselors.  The cost will be $10 for transportation.  Students are required to bring money to purchase lunch at Towson University.  If your daughter is interested in these schools, please have her come to Guidance to receive the permission slip.  Names will be taken on a first come, first served basis and the list will close on October 23rd.  If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Lawhorne at alawhorne@setonhs.org or 301-864-4532.

Come to the 8th Annual College Scholarship Conference   on Saturday, October 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The Conference will feature workshops, information tables presented by local universities and keynote speaker Marianne Ragins, who has earned more than $400,000 in scholarships. This event will prepare high school, college and adult students to make themselves competitive scholarship candidates. Information about financial aid, admissions and college funding will be covered during this one-day event.  Please click here for more information.

Crew boosters is looking for volunteers to work the University of Maryland Football Concession Stand # 1 this season. Seton parents earn 8 service hours and non-Seton students over the age of 14 can earn the same. If interested fill out the attached form and select a game.

Please click here to complete form.

The Track team has secured a concession stand at Fed-Ex Field for the upcoming football season. If any parent or student is interested in assisting with the concession stand, there will a mandatory training. If interested, contact Coach Omar Wilkins via email at  qwilkins@yahoo.com

Please click here to view the Lunch Menu for September.
Please click here to view the Lunch Menu for October.

Parents and adults who are interested in taking a short course on Ballroom Dancing, please click here to view the attached flier if you would like to participate in the lessons.

Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act:Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25 donation from Target. But that's only the beginning. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more. So please remember that, although the gesture is small, the rewards are potentially huge.
Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote.

Click here to view flyer with full details.

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