Dear Parents:
As we begin this season of advent, I am writing to ask that you join our Seton Community in praying for peace. The events of our times both here in our own country and in other parts of the world can be most disturbing. No doubt our own students have hearts that are dismayed by the violence that is so very real and so devoid of respect and love.
As we pray, may we all become greater peacemakers in our own world in what we say and in what we do.  I ask that you take some time to talk about this with your daughter. Particularly, I ask that you help her to begin now to prepare well for her exams and to take responsibility for her own learning so that cheating, borrowing homework from others, sneaking answers on devices, etc. are not a part of the culture we create here with one another. Your guidance in this matter will be very significant.
I also ask that you keep Ms. Elena Bogrash in your prayers. Ms. Bogrash left for Russia on Tuesday to face the impending death of her mother.  As she tends to her family, we welcome back Ms. Agnes Estorninos, a seasoned Seton math teacher, who will teach for Ms. Bogrash until she returns at Christmas.
We also welcome back Ms. Elizabeth Ellison, a seasoned English teacher at Seton, who will be teaching for Mrs. Cunningham who gave birth to her daughter, Lucy, over Thanksgiving.
Thank you so much for all you are doing for your daughters.  
Sister Ellen Marie

The time to apply for tuition assistance for next school year is now.

Please note the following steps:

1.    Visit www.adw.org and go to Education; then Catholic Schools, then Tuition Assistance.
2.    Complete the application online HOWEVER PRINT A COPY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT IT!
3.    Send your printed copy to Elizabeth Seton High School by mail or give it to Sister Dorothy
We do not accept electronic copies.  We request a printed copy!


 For your convenience, please click here for the online form.

If you need a paper copy, please send your daughter to Sister Dorothy's office.

Exam Schedule for December-2014

Monday-12/15	Tuesday-12/16	Wednesday-12/17	Thursday-12/18	Friday-12/19
Period 1: 8:15-10:15	Period 3: 8:15-10:15	Period 5: 8:15-10:15	Period 6: 8:15-10:15	Make up Exams: 8:15-10:15
Period 2: 10:45-12:45	Period 4: 10:45-12:45	Make up Exams: 10:45-12:45	Period 7: 10:45-12:45	All others: 7 period Day/ Christmas Show

1. Students will follow their regular schedule and attend all classes where an exam is given. Some classes where an exam is not given may still want students to attend to complete final projects, etc. If your teachers request your presence in a non-exam class, you must attend. If you have a study hall or a class where an exam is not given and your teacher has not requested your presence, you do not need to be present in school; however, your parents still need to report your absence.
    
2. We strongly discourage absences during exams. If an absence occurs, the student will make up exams missed during the make-up period. Parents must report absences to the main office. A student who is absent due to illness or a death in the family will not be penalized. Exams missed for any other reason will be assessed a grade penalty.
    
3. Students who arrive late (after 8:15 a.m.) must sign in with the main office before reporting to her exam.
    
4. There will be no supervision provided after 3:00 p.m. during exam week. Students are to be in the cafeteria until 1:30. At 1:30, students will report to the library for study and will then be picked up from the formal lobby. Our recommendation is to make arrangements to be picked up immediately following exams each day.
    
5. NO CELL PHONES ARE PERMITTED IN THE EXAM ROOM.
   Possession and/or use of a cell phone in any manner will merit a zero for the exam.
    
6. We expect students to uphold the honor code. The sharing of information/material from the exam will be considered a violation of the code and will result in a zero.
    
7. Students are to dress in full and complete uniform for exams.

Volunteer to send in cookies or brownies
You can send in cookies or brownies and earn 2 service hours.
All baked goods must be received by Friday  DEC. 5TH no later than 8:30AM

Parent volunteers are needed to supervise students following exams.  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday volunteers are needed from 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday volunteers are needed from 11-3.  Friday volunteers are needed from 12-3.   Please contact Mrs. Burke at lburke@setonhs.org if you are able to help.

We need chaperone assistance for the Snowball Semi-Formal Dance on December 19th 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, and your daughter's name and SID number by Friday, December 12th. Thank you!

Treat yourself or your friends and family to a very beautiful, high-spirited Christmas show.  Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for students. The show is fabulous and will get you ready for Christmas.  SUPPORT OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN!!

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 25th.  Please contact Mrs. Jean Blorstad at jblorstad@setonhs.org with any questions.

All families are cordially invited to our winter Christmas concert featuring all of our vocal and instrumental music groups.  This is a wonderful evening of student talent.  Dec. 12 at 7:30pm


PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERT: FRIDAY, DEC 12 for ALL MUSIC STUDENTS
All choral and instrumental groups will participate in the concert on FRIDAY, DEC. 12 at 7:30pm.
There is NOT a separate choral concert on December 11 as listed in the school calendar and in student agenda books.    All are welcome to come and join in the holiday spirit!

If your daughter wishes to try out for a winter sports team (swimming, indoor track, basketball) she MUST have a current physical (performed after June 1, 2014) on file in the clinic. The form to be completed by the physician can be found on our website under "athletics" or "admissions", or click here to access the form.
If you have any questions, please ask your daughter to stop by the clinic.

2014 OPERATION - END HUNGER here at Elizabeth Seton High School yielded 3242 food items.
Thank you to everyone, parents and students alike, for the food that was donated.  We beat all of our food collection records for the last 6 years.
We were able to help stock both St. Mark's and St. Bernard's food pantries.

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Flyer
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Video
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Interest Form
 
Girls Who Code is excited to bring our free 7-week Summer Immersion Program to Washington, DC this summer! In the program, rising juniors and seniors are embedded inside a technology company each day. Here, young women get hands-on experience in computing concepts, mobile app development, robotics, web development and design. Daily classroom instruction is paired with talks and workshops led by female entrepreneurs, CEOs, developers, designers, and computer science majors that serve as mentors and role models throughout the program.  Field trips to leading technology companies allow young women to envision a future for themselves and begin networking with those in the field.

To learn more, check out our Recruitment Flyer and FAQ sheet and watch our Girls Who Code Video. Sign up on our Interest Form to be alerted when our application goes live on January 15!
 

Free Engineering Conference at the University of Maryland

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 7th Annual Women in Engineering (WIE) DREAM Conference
 
WHO:  All high school students are invited to attend.Each student may be accompanied by one (1) adult chaperone who must register to attend.
 
WHAT:  Through interactive workshops, discussions and demonstrations, participants will be immersed in an exciting learning environment with the goal of igniting interest in engineering. The Clark School departments and student organizations like the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) along with our sponsors will participate in an information fair for attendees to enjoy at the end of the day.
 
WHEN:  Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
 
WHERE:  Adele H. Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, College Park
 
The conference is FREE and includes lunch for participants. Plus, students that attend the event and subsequently the Clark School at the University of Maryland will be eligible to apply for DREAM scholarships valued at up to $2,500!
 
For more information and to REGISTER, please visit http://www.wie.umd.edu/k12/dream-conference.

The Center of Excellence High School Summer Enrichment Science Academy (HSSESA) is one of the many support programs offered through the COE to facilitate entry to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at Howard University. The HSSESA is a six-week residential summer enrichment science academy for rising 11th and 12th grade high school students. Twenty (20) High School students who demonstrate an interest in the sciences, a career in pharmacy or other health professions will be selected. The COE HSSESA selection process is competitive. In addition to demonstrated leadership skills, students must also have a high aptitude for science/mathematics and technology. Preference will be given to students who reside in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. The COE HSSESA is a five day academic schedule that exposes students to the pre-requisite classes that are required for a major in pharmacy or other health professions. The curriculum focuses on science related material and includes classes in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Career Exposure in clinical settings. Students will be in classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:30pm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays in their Clinical Hospital Sites between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weeknights include scheduled tutorials and on weekends mandatory science and community focused excursions.

Please click here for full details of the program.

The Pharmacy Initiative Leaders (PILs) Organization at Howard University College of Pharmacy is proud to present an interactive workshop for all students who are interested in applying to professional school. The spring workshop was a great success, but we have added more sessions to further prepare you to be the best candidate! The workshop will be comprised of topics that are essential as you prepare to apply for professional programs.
Topics covered include:
1. Application Preparation
2.Interviewing Skills, including Mock Interviews
3. Cover Letter/Personal Statement Review*
Also, this fall's workshop will have a new segment focusing on professionalism etiquette to help you prepare for the next level!
This workshop is designed to provide information and tools which will help students become well informed and better prepared to be a competitive professional school candidate. This is sure to be an event you don't want to miss! During the spring workshop, we gave away prizes such as gift cards and a tablet, so you don't want to miss out on this fall's giveaway! The event is FREEof charge, and breakfast and lunch will be provided! We look forward to seeing you there!
*Please bring your Cover Letter/Personal Statement with you for review! Also, please note in the RSVP if you will be taking advantage of this service to have your cover letter reviewed so that we can prepare accordingly. Thank you!

Please click here to view the attached flyer for more information.
Please click here to register for the event.

Watson Scholarship:  The Thomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship Program recognizes academic excellence among high school students planning to pursue a traditional baccalaureate degree at an accredited four-year US college. Winners are selected based on SAT/ACT scores, leadership, and junior year academic performance. Financial need is not a factor in determining winners. Any amounts awarded take into account the cost of the institution's tuition and financial need, and can range from $2,000 to $8,000 per year. Please note the application deadline for the 2015-2016 term is December 15, 2014. For more information, call 1-866-258-0625. 

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.

NREIP OR SEAP
10-Week Paid Internship
December 19, 2014
http://nreip.asee.org/

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
(All High School Students)
December 19, 2014
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/

Moolah Spot Scholarship
(Must be over the age of 16)
December 31, 2014
http://www.moolahspot.com/scholarship/index.cfm

Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship
(College Students)
December 31, 2014
http://www.pierce-antibodies.com/PierceScholarship/

Fire Essay Contest
(High School Junior & Seniors)
January 1, 2015
http://www.thefire.org/freedom-academia-essay-contest-high-school-students-open-fire-awarding-20000-college-scholarships/

Prince George's County Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC.
(High School Students)
January 3, 2015
http://pgcacdst.org/
 
John F. Kennedy Scholarship
Courage Essay Contest
(High School Students)
January 5, 2015
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest/Eligibility-and-Requirements.aspx
 
Ron Brown Scholarship
(High School Seniors)
January 9, 2015
http://kckscholarships.org/scholarships/ron-brown-scholar-program

2014 GE-Reagan Foundation
(High School Seniors)
January 9, 2015
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx

Burger King Scholarship
(High School Students)
January 10, 2015
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/scholarships/burger-king-scholars-program.php
 
Gates Millennium Scholarship
(High School Seniors)
January 14, 2015
https://scholarships.gmsp.org/Program/Details/2bfd8f53-40aa-4705-9f8b-d92d972e59df
 
DOT Summer Transportation Internship
(College Students)
January16, 2015
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.cfm

Mickey Leland Fellowship
(College Students)
January 18, 2015
http://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/honors/2013/11/25/mickey-leland-energy-fellowship-program/
 
Ronald McDonald Scholarship
(High School Seniors)
January 21, 2015
http://www.ronaldhouse.org/scholarships.html
 
Emma L. Bowen Internship
(High School Seniors and
College Freshman)
January 31, 2015
http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/index.php/application.html
 
Bank of America Leadership Program
(High School Juniors and Seniors)
Check website for deadlines
http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leaders.html

Walmart Scholarship
(High School Seniors and
College Students)
Deadline Varies
http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/associate-scholarships

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Program
(High School and College Students)
Deadlines Vary
http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html

UNCF
(All Students)
Deadline Varies
http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=886
 
Scholarship Websites:
http://www.fastweb.com
http://goo.gl/jvPt7a
http://www.cksf.org
http://www.zinch.com
http://ww.dellscholars.org
http://www.cappex.com

Scholarship Application Checklist:
Completed application
Picture
Letters of Recommendation
Academic resume
Essay
Official transcript

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