Parents, please look for an important letter from our President, Sister Ellen Marie in a subsequent email today.

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:

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.

First deadline for senior yearbook ads is now Monday, Nov. 3.

Hello, parents and supporters of the 2014 graduates of Elizabeth Seton High School!
 
As explained at the meeting for senior parents on Sept. 25, you may send good wishes to your graduate with an "ad" in this year's yearbook. You have two options for doing so: online through our publisher or through our yearbook staff.
 
If you would like our yearbook staff to create your ad, your deadline is approaching! You must have your materials (photographs and copy for the ad, as well as a check for your payment) to us no later than Monday, Nov. 3. (This includes a one-week extension from the original deadline of Monday, Oct. 27.)  The attached PDF has more details about this option. Please click here to view PDF.
 
If you would like to create an ad yourself, you may do so online until Monday, Nov. 24. The attached PDF has instructions from the company about how to do so. Please click here to view PDF. Please note that Seton's yearbook will include only 1/4 and 1/2 page ads.
 
Please also note that we are setting aside only 26 pages for senior ads. That space will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Please act soon!

If you have any questions, please contact the yearbook adviser, Dr. Anne Carroll, at acarroll@setonhs.org.  Thank you!

Dr. Anne Carroll
English Teacher and Yearbook Adviser

See volunteer opportunities section below....

There is a Junior Parent Coffee this Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in the library. We hope to see you there!

The Guidance Department is hosting a college tour on Friday, November 21st. We will visit Stevenson University and University of Maryland (College Park). Seniors and Juniors are eligible to attend this trip. Please ask your daughter to check her email for more information. If space allows, Sophomores will also be able to attend.   

The end of the quarter is October 24th.  Grades will be available on November 3rd.  Any student whose gpa falls below 2.0 or who has more than 1 "F" will begin a mandatory study hall on November 10th.  Students in mandatory study hall will remain in the study hall until December 3rd.  If, at that time, her gpa is over 2.0 and she has no more than 1 "F", the student will be released from the mandatory study hall.  Please understand that car pool or other transportation arrangements need to be made to accommodate this study hall.

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 Universities that will be represented during lunch visits at Seton this week are:

October 23rd:
Johns Hopkins University, Rochester Institute of Technology, The George Washington University and Pennsylvania State University.

October 24th:
Bowie State University and Colby College.

October 28th:
Towson University.

October 29th:
Old Dominion University, Saint Joseph's College-ME, Wheeling Jesuit University, and The State University of New York at Buffalo.

Please note that these dates and times are subject to change!

Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award - It's What You Do That Counts!
Are you a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteers in your community or school? Who sees challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win a Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award. The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as: fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of particular interest. Soroptimist is an organization of women whose members volunteer in their communities, often working on the same problems that you do. Although we realize that volunteering is its own reward, we also know it feels good to be recognized for your actions. And that's why we sponsor this award. Visit http://www.soroptimist.org/whoweare/program-violet-richardson-award.html for information and visit http://www.soroptimist.org/members/program/programdocs/violetrichardsonaward/english/vraapplication-writeable.pdf for the application.
DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1.

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.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. COLLEGE FAIR
 
The fair will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Southern Maryland Technology and Recreation Complex located at 7007 Bock Road, Ft. Washington, MD 20744.

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 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. 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 looking for 2 to 3 non-junior parent volunteers to help serve refreshments at the Junior Class Ring Ceremony on Tuesday, October 28th. Your assistance will be needed at 6:30 pm. The ceremony starts at 7 pm and will take approximately one hour. You will get service hours. If you are interested, please contact Laura-Ashley Alegbeleye at lalegbeleye@setonhs.org.

Parent volunteers are needed to help with parking arrangements for Open House.  Please contact Mrs. Burke at lburke@setonhs.org to sign up to help. Volunteers are needed from 10:00 a.m until 1:30 p.m.

ESHS Open House Reception - Nov 2, 2014
The Seton Open House Reception provides food and beverages for prospective students and their families during and after the Open House information session and tours.  In-Kind donations are requested to assist in defraying the cost of the bottled water and desserts for the reception.  Please sign up for the various volunteer opportunities below.

ESHS Open House Reception - Nov 2, 2014

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: 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.

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 more than $3,700 in scholarships.  Each grade will receive at least one scholarship at the Awards Ceremony on May 21, 2015. Please click on the link below that will take you to SignUp Genius to volunteer to serve on the committee by October 31st - parents serving on the Committee will earn 10 service hours.

ESHS Service Scholarship Committee

ESHS Mother Daughter Event - Jan 10, 2015
The Seton Mother Daughter event is in planning stage.  Sign-up by Oct 31st by clicking on the link below to volunteer to serve on the Committee that plans the logistics, speakers, fun and food. This committee will meet several times before the end of 2014.  Committee members will earn 10 service hours. 

ESHS Mother Daughter Event Committee - Jan 10

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