Dear Parents:
We are working hard to tighten the security around Seton as desired by you.  We are now locking the gates until dismissal and we have faculty monitoring dismissal.  Please help us with the following:
Pick-Up:  Students are only to be picked up from the flag pole area until 3:45.  After 3:45, please pick up students from the Brooks Center or the  FRONT DOOR ONLY.

If you personally know families who are currently researching high schools, please share with them the following information regarding upcoming prospective parent nights and our annual Fall Open House:

Prospective Parent Night: Thursday, October 16 at 7:00pm
Fall Open House:  Sunday, November 2 from 11:00am-2:00pm
Prospective Parent Night: Thursday, November 20 at 7:00pm

The admissions office appreciates all you do for our school community!
Please click here to contact the admissions office for more information.

Many students are still without books for classes. If you have not ordered your daughter's books, please do so as soon as possible. It is very difficult for students to do well and for teachers to teach effectively if students are without the right materials.
Starting October 1 demerits will be issued to students who come to class without books.

See volunteer opportunities section below....

Featuring DIVERGENT - Saturday Oct 4 at 6pm!!!  Students are encouraged to bring folding chairs to view the movie comfortably on the soccer field. Parents if you have signed up to provide in-kind donations, please drop them off by 4pm on Thursday to the main office.  If you've volunteered for the day of the event, please meet at the soccer field by 5pm as we will open doors to students at 6pm.  Students will be allowed to leave the event after 9pm. Questions, please email pco@setonhs.org.

First Parent Club Meeting - Thursday Oct 9th - 6:30pm
Parents meet up on Oct 9th at 6:30 pm to get information on all things Seton, meet your Parent Organization Officers, and begin your networking for this school year.  Join us for hors d'oeuvres and beverages, receive 1 service hour and enter to win $500 toward tuition in this quarter's raffle.

Wednesday October 15th
9th Graders...ASPIRE
Sophomores and Juniors...PSAT
Students should report to their testing room by 8:10. Testing begins promptly at 8:15
Students should be in uniform. Testing will be completed about 12:30

TIPS
Be Prepared!                Review                    Rest well the night before
                Eat breakfast                 Focus

Our Jostens representative will be here on Thursday and Friday this week for graduation orders.There is a minimum fee of $60 for purchases greater than $60. You may chose to order on-line as well.  All seniors need to turn in a form with height and weight so that Jostens can place the graduation gown order. Please feel free to email Mrs. Ginger Thompson with questions: gthompson@setonhs.org

Thursday October 16th at 7:30am in the Library
Get important tips and information to help your student be even more successful at Seton and to learn about NAVIANCE

The Knights of Columbus of Northern Virginia are hosting a Catholic College Fair on Wednesday October 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Spirit School Gymnasium.  The address is 8800 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003. Call 703-850-0390 for more information.

Car Washes to benefit the Seton Cheer Program will be held on the following dates:
·        Sunday, October 12th

TIME: 10:30am to 2:30pm
LOCATION:  Bowie Shell gas station (rt450 across from IHOP),
Address: 15651 Annapolis Road in Bowie, Md

The Seton Diamonds Club held a parent and student information meeting on Monday, September 22, 2014.  The Diamonds Club has an exciting year lined up that will culminate in a fashion show production on Saturday, May 2, 2014.  If you missed the meeting, please click here for the presentation.

Follow the events and activities of our Learning Engineering And Design program by liking our Facebook page.  Just search "Elizabeth Seton High School LEAD" on FB and click "Like" once there.

Joe's Movement Emporium is recruiting youth ages 16-21 for paid internships in its Theater Tech Program (TTP).  Instruction is given in theater production, operation and digital media.  Youth must live In Prince George's County, be low-income and be in need of mentoring around workforce development, applying to college, etc.  For more information, go to Joe's website www.joesmovement.org, call (301) 699-1819 or call Cathy Smith at 301-386-4394.

Seton Cheers DeMatha to Victory on live TV
Congratulations to DeMatha on their overtime win over SJC last Friday!  Click on the links below to see our Seton Cheerleaders in action.  WUSA 9 televised the game live as their Game of the Week.  And our cheerleaders also received great coverage.

-Live Shot: http://usatodayhss.com/2014/09/game-on-varsity-live-st-johns-vs-dematha
-Photos: http://usatodayhss.com/2014/09/photos-dematha-vs-st-johns
-Highlights: http://usatodayhss.com/2014/09/week-4-game-on-varsity-2

Students are still being recruited for the Pre-College Scholars Program.  To be eligible, students must be in the 11th grade and attend school in DC, PG County or Baltimore City.  The deadline has been extend, so students have plenty of time to apply.  Please see www.ursp.umd.edu/precollege-scholars-program for full information.

Gifted and Talented STEM Program (G&T) at the National Security Agency.
The G&T Program is a 10-12 week summer internship designed to introduce current graduating high school students who possess outstanding academic credentials in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to the NSA/CSS missions. This program provides a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the area of STEM. Students will be given meaningful and engaging opportunities to utilize and enhance their technical skills. They will work closely with mentors and coworkers on projects that truly make an impact to our country. Students will be placed in an office related to their areas of interest and aptitude and will also have the chance to experience unique tours of our facility.
Please click on the link below for the full program description: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/high_school/stem.shtml

Hugh O'Brien Leadership Program (HOBY) is designed for Sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to becoming effective, ethical leaders. Students attend a two/three day seminar and meet other student leaders in their state.
Each school can send one representative from the Sophomore class.
To apply you must submit an essay of 100 words or less.
Topic: Describe the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school or community.
Application deadline: November 1, 2014
All essays should be submitted to Ms. Cooke and will be reviewed by committee.

Please join Elizabeth Seton for their first Annual Golf Tournament to be held Monday, October 20th at the Crofton Country Club. Proceeds benefit Seton's new turf field. To play, sponsor or find out more, visit www.setonhs.org/golf

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites sophomores, juniors and seniors to the National College Fair at the Baltimore Convention Center October 27th and 28th or the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. October 2nd and 3rd. Students can register at www.gotomyncf.com. This is a great opportunity to connect with admissions representatives and gain insights regarding the college search and admissions process.

Please click here to view the Lunch Menu for October

If you wish to receive text alerts from Seton then please text SETONHS to 84576. You will receive a confirmation text, please complete the requested details.
If you have any problems or questions please email Mr. O'Meara tomeara@setonhs.org.

We need chaperone assistance for the Homecoming Dance on October 18th from 7:30pm to 11:15pm.  Specifically, we need parents who are willing to be outside monitoring the parking lots, and parents who are willing to be inside where the music can be heard (working the check-in table, food and drink tables, and monitoring halls and doors). If you are available and willing, please email Alison Reeves at areeves@setonhs.org with your name, daughter's name and SID number by Friday, October 10th. Thank you!

We are in need of parents to bring in wine, beer and pop-up canopies for upcoming Homecoming weekend events.

Parents please bring in wine and/or beer (CANS ONLY) for Seton's Twilight Tailgate and Golf Tournament.

We are also looking to borrow pop-up canopies for the Homecoming Weekend.  If you are willing to loan us one for the weekend please let us know.  Please label the canopy and the bag clearly.

****We ask that you please label everything CLEARLY with your name, your daughter's name, and her student ID.****

Please contact Erica Boursiquot at 301-864-4532 ext 7171 or eboursiquot@setonhs.org if you plan of assisting in anyway.

Chaperone our "farmers"

Eco-city Farms has offered our students the opportunity to "farm", that is, weed, plant, rake, etc. This activity can count for their service hours, however, chaperones are needed to accompany the students.
Your help is needed on the following Saturdays from 9 AM to noon: October 4 and 18; November 1 and 15.  
Farming is very dependent on the weather.  In the case of rain, snow or frozen ground, farming will be cancelled.
Spring dates will be posted after the New Year.
This activity takes place on Saturdays at the Bladensburg site of Eco City Farms.  It is within walking distance of our school.
If you are interested, please respond to Sister Catherine by e-mail, cfrance@setonhs.org
The parent(s) who wish to help us would receive 3 service hours.

We are looking for volunteers to help us at Crofton Country Club on October 20 as we raise money for our turf field. Volunteer shifts run from 7:30 AM to 7:30PM.  Please email Erica Boursiquot at eboursiquot@setonhs.org to volunteer.

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