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.

Dear Seton Family,
As the fall season approaches, the Catholic Church celebrates two very important feast days: All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Traditionally, this has been the time when we pray for those who are now deceased, but who have impacted our lives forever.
On these two days, we would like to pray for your loved ones at the masses celebrated at Elizabeth  Seton High School. Throughout the month of November, we would like to continue our prayer for your deceased family, friends, and members of the Seton Community by placing your names at the foot of the altar in the chapel where they will be remembered at morning and evening prayer and at every mass in the chapel.
Seton is a family, and it is our privilege to pray for your loved ones. We promise to pray for you, also, as a way to express our love and gratitude for one another.
We invite you to click on the link below and place on the enclosed form any names of family members, friends, or alumnae for whom you would like us to pray.
Let us use this month of November in which we celebrate Thanksgiving to thank God for all those who have gone before us, especially those who have left us an example of goodness and generosity.  May we be like-minded with them and one  with them in spirit and prayer!

May God bless each of you with the "light to know and the grace to do".
Gratefully,
Sister Ellen Marie Hagar '74
President

Please click here to submit names of  individuals to be remembered.

Dear Parents:
ATTENTION: We have a good number of NEW Student Drivers. We are asking all parents to please slow down on the school property, especially as you enter the drive by the Brooks Center.

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.

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.

See volunteer opportunities section below....

ESHS Parent Club Organization Meeting - Thursday, Oct 9 - 6:30pm
Parents you're invited to the first meeting of your 2014 -15 Parent Club Organization - also known as the PCO.  To see the agenda for the meeting please click here.  Meet your Parent Organization Officers and get up-to-date information on what the PCO has planned for the school year - bring your questions, suggestions and your comments.  You can always visit our web page for more information by going to the Seton site and selecting ABOUT US > PARENT ORGANIZATON or email us directly at pco@setonhs.org.

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

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

Join us on Encounter #18!

The students of the senior class have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming Encounter retreat on October 20, 21, 22. Our retreat is held at the O'Dwyer Center in Sparks, MD and is a wonderful time for students to reflect on their relationships with family, friends and God. Past students have shared that Encounter was one of their favorite experiences at Seton and an experience that they hope all Seton students would consider.  

Students are transported to the retreat center via Seton bus on Monday, 10/20 at noon and will be returned to school the afternoon of Wednesday, 10/22. The cost is $160, which includes transportation, meals and a private room.  The retreat is lead by a group of students and staff, who have prepared talks, activities, discussions and reflection for the students. This is considered an excused absence from school, and students are encouraged to work with their teachers to make up any missed school work. .

Please feel free to contact Nicole Shahraky at nshahraky@setonhs.org with any questions. Financial assistance is available.

Please click here to download the application form.

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

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

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.

Each year the Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus awards three (3) Catholic high school scholarship grants to sons and daughters of members of the Knights of Columbus and three (3) Catholic high school grants to Catholic students in general.  If you would like more information please contact their website at www.kofc-md.org and click on the Scholarship Opportunities link. 

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.

College Fair:  Woodstream Church (9800 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville, Maryland 20721) is hosting a college fair on Saturday, November 1, 2014.  This fair is free to the public.

They have over 30 colleges and universities confirmed and various college representatives will discuss educational and scholarship opportunities.  Some colleges will waive the admission application fees for qualified high school seniors.   

Call Ms. Kinney at 301-922-4215 for further information.

The Music Department of Elizabeth Seton High School is once again selling beautiful 26" Balsam Christmas wreaths for $39.00.  They will be delivered directly to your door before December 15th.  
New this year you are able to order online at www.helpsupportmygroup.com and pay with a credit card.  Our customer # is C65643.  If you would prefer to pay by cash or check, order forms are available in the Main Office and the Music classrooms.  Order deadline is November 12th.  Please contact Mrs. Jean Blorstad at jblorstad@setonhs.org with any questions.

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.

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.

We need grill masters for Homecoming on Oct. 18th. 9:30 am-2:00. If interested please e-mail Coach Cage ccage@setonhs.org and include the time that you can work.
GO ROADRUNNERS

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.

ESHS Open House Reception - Sunday, Nov 2
The Parent Org will host the reception for the Open House on Sunday, November 2nd.  Volunteers and in-kind donations are needed - sign up for opportunities to assist in providing a warm and welcoming experience to prospective students and their families, as well as to earn service hours by clicking on the link below. Chairperson:  Julia McTague

ESHS Open House Reception - Nov 2, 2015

ESHS Service Scholarship Committee - Chair:  Tamera Wells-Lee
The Marion T 'Mr. Bill' Eldridge Scholarship for Service committee is tasked with evaluating student applications regarding their volunteer service to the community, as well as the selection of the winners of $3,750 in scholarships.  Each grade will receive one scholarship at the Awards Ceremony on May 21, 2015.
Please click on the link that will take you to SignUp Genius to volunteer to serve on the committee by October 31st - parents will earn 10 service hours.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aa4ac2aa7f49-eshs
If you have questions or comments, please email the Parent Organization at pco@setonhs.org

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.

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