February 13 - Chamber Music Concert
February 16 - President's Day - No School
February 17 - 12:40pm Dismissal
February 18 - Ash Wednesday
February 20 - Spring Sports Tryouts Begin.
February 26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-6pm

Music Boosters Families:
Volunteers are needed to help make the concert a success. Assistance especially is needed with setting up for the event on Thursday, February 12, from 6:00-10:00 pm and on Friday, February 13, from 3:00-7:00 pm. Additional volunteers also are needed to help clean up after the concert. Sign up to volunteer and earn service hours at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA4AB2CA1F85-chamber. Thanks for your support of Seton's music program!

ESHS Father Daughter Dance - Saturday, March 7, 2015

The ESHS PCO presents "Night of Elegance" as the theme for the 2015 Father Daughter Dance. Parents are invited to click on the link below to join the Committee and donate in-kind items for the dance.

ESHS Father Daughter Dance Committee & In-Kind Volunteers

More information to come on purchasing tickets for the event.  If you have questions about the event, please email pco@setonhs.org.

ATTENTION PARENTS:  Let's make our Maryland Legislative Body Work for Us
Right now the Maryland Legislative Assembly is reviewing a bill that would mean more money for non-public schools to be used for tuition assistance, facilities, and educational improvements.
The Maryland Education Credit Bill needs to be passed so that businesses can receive a 60% tax credit for donations made to Elizabeth Seton High School.  We have many businesses who presently give to Seton without such an advantage.  They would be motivated to give more and we could give more to your daughter if this benefit was available
Please see that attached flier of what you as a parent can do to make this happen.
TAKE THE PLEDGE AND LET'S GET THE MOST FOR OUR CHILDREN!
Please click here to view attached flier.

Academic Planning for Next Year
Last week, the students participated in the Academic Forum, which highlights new classes for next year. The course catalog for school year 2015-2016 next year is now on our website. Please start preparing for course selection days with your daughters by reviewing the catalog. Students will begin to select courses for next year on March 3.

Music Boosters Families:
Seton's annual Chamber Music Concert is scheduled for Friday, February 13, at 7:00 pm.
(Please note the change in the start time from 7:30 pm to 7:00 pm.)

The concert showcases the talents of the young ladies in the Wind Ensemble and Orchestra. Concertgoers also will enjoy a dessert buffet.

Tickets are now on sale.

Hearts & Kisses, an Elegant Evening with Candlelight, Chocolate, and Chamber Music presented by the Lovely and Talented Music Students of Elizabeth Seton High School. Dessert Buffet is included.

Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students.  Reservations are required.  Call 301-864-4532, x 7125 for reservations.  Tickets can also be purchased in the Guidance Office during school hours.

Seating is at round tables with 6 - 8 per table.  Groups must reserve together to be guaranteed adjacent seats.  

Seating is very limited, reserve early for best seats.

For those attending the Chamber Music Concert this Friday @ 7pm, please either park in the parking lot behind the sisters' house or at the Port Townes Elementary School. There is the senior basketball game occurring concurrently and we are trying to accommodate parking.

We also need volunteers to help set-up on Thursday and Friday.  Sign up to volunteer at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA4AB2CA1F85-chamber.

Night of Elegance - Father Daughter Dance is fast approaching - Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 8:00pm.  Please click on the link below to purchase tickets online. 
REMINDER: Ticket payments are due no later than Monday, March 2nd.  Checks are also acceptable - make payable to ESHS PCO and drop off in the School Main Office.
$35 for Father Daughter Couple
$45 for Father and 2 Daughters
$20 for Single
Victor O'Neill Studios will be on-site for photographs providing a $25 package of two 5x7 prints and CD.

Please contact the ESHS PCO at pco.setonhs.org or visit the Parent Organization page located at www.setonhs.org > About Us for more information.  Volunteer and In-kind donation opportunities are still available for service hours.

Elizabeth Seton: Father/Daughter Dance Credit Card Payment

Students - Compassion 4 Fashion - Donate jeans for a free dress down day on Friday (all styles and sizes clean and in good repair are acceptable).
Please click here to view the flyer for details!

Seniors, we have received word that two State Senators, Senator Doug Peters - District 23 and Senator Paul Pinsky - District 22 have opened up their applications or college scholarships to Maryland State Schools.  If you live in District 22, visit:  http://www.senatorpinsky.org to apply for a scholarship.  If you live in District 23, visit: senatorpeters.com to apply for a scholarship.
Applications are due by April 6.

Delegate Jimmy Tarlau Scholarship:
To be eligible for the Delegate Jimmy Tarlau Scholarships, applicants must:
Be a senior and live in the 47th district.  Please verify that Delegate Tarlau is your delegate by visiting http://mdelect.net/

If you are eligible, Guidance has scholarship applications that must be completed and postmarked by April 3rd.  If you are not in the 47th district, please contact your district delegates and senator for their specific scholarship applications.  The main number to the Maryland General Assembly is (301) 858-3000.

Study Abroad This Summer and Earn College Credit!!
Ivan Lopez, executive director of ISA High School (International Studies Abroad), is returning to Seton next week to update students and parents on the exciting language/cultural immersion programs offered to high school students. ISA High School is an academically focused study abroad organization that is affiliated with over 350 universities nationwide.  Students as young as 14 and with no language experience are eligible for many programs.  Please visit the ISA High School website at  http://studiesabroad.com/high-school/ or contact Ivan Lopez at  ilopez@studiesabroad.com or Patricia Pérez at pperez@setonhs.org for more information.

Kohl's Department Stores Accepting Nominations for 2015 Scholarships
POSTED: FEBRUARY 6, 2015
DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2015
Scholarships of up to $10,000 will be awarded to youth between the ages of 6 and 18 who, through their voluntarism, have had a positive impact on their communities....
Please click here for more information.

ESHS will be offering a SAT prep class for juniors that are interested in preparing for the May 2nd SAT.  The course will provide an introduction to the SAT format, effective strategies for answering questions, and rigorous coaching for each specific subject area tested.  A mailing with all of the information was sent in the mail last week.  Space is limited so make sure that your daughter brings her registration form and fee to the Guidance Office as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Lawhorne at alawhorne@setonhs.org or 301-864-4532.    

On Thursday, January 29th, the senior class received information regarding prom, baccalaureate, and graduation (including event addresses). The flyer link is here for your information. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Ginger Thompson at gthompson@setonhs.org with questions.
Please click here to view attached flyer

If your daughter wishes to tryout for a spring sport (Lacrosse, Softball, Track, or Crew) she must have a current physical performed after June 1, 2014 on file in the clinic. Please ask your daughter to stop by the clinic if there are any questions.

In the summer of 2016 Mrs. Melissa Valentine will be taking 8 Seton students on a 2 week trip to work with scientists in the field, collecting data on the Island of Dominica. One week will be spent in the rainforest and one week will be on the coast studying the coral reef of this beautiful Caribbean island. We will be working with Operation Wallacea which has research sites like this one all around the world.
This is not a vacation, but it will be an amazing experience. Students will learn research techniques and the data collected will be used in research publications. This can help the students stand out on their college applications!
This trip is open to current Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors but there are only 8 spots! The cost of the trip is approximately $3,400 and includes all travel, meals, accommodations, training, and even emergency medical and evacuation insurance. (This is a high estimate because the exact cost of the flights is unknown at this time). There will be fundraising opportunities and the organization will set up a payment plan for each student.
The trip dates are June 13 - 25, 2016.
Please see the link below for more information and contact Mrs. Valentine with any questions at mvalentine@setonhs.org.
We have until Friday January 30th to put together a list of interested students so please contact Mrs. Valentine by the 30th if you are interested!
http://opwall.com/sixth-form-high-school/locations/dominica-school-expeditions/

Scholarship opportunity offered by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - State of Maryland.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - State of Maryland is proud to announce that applications for the 2015 Issie Jenkins Scholarship are now available. This scholarship is open to female high school seniors in the state of Maryland. Please review the attachment and encourage your students to apply. Adherence to the requirements is very important, so please pay close attention to the requirements.

The application deadline is (received by) Friday, February 27, 2015. Please submit all questions to mdstatescholarship@gmail.com.

Please click here to view attachment.

The DeMatha Soccer Academy will be hosting 5 Zumba fundraising events at DeMatha (Old Gym) on Thursday, February 12th and 19th from 7pm to 8pm with a $5 class fee. Please click here for more information.

Please click here to view the Lunch Menu for February 2015
Please click here to view the Lunch Menu Ingredients for February 2015

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 wish to refer to past issues of Parent and Student Announce please click here.