Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
Many, many thanks to all the parents who have come to Seton to meet with us. Our one to one parent orientations have allowed us to review accounts, set up payment plans, and pay fees. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with our parents so that we don't have to address financial matters with the students and penalize them with lack of schedules, agenda books, etc.
We are blessed to have parents who care so much and who sacrifice for their daughters.
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What's Up For Next Week
Here is the schedule for students for the week of Aug. 24
Aug. 25 - Only freshmen; retreat is 8:00-3:00. Enter at the flag pole door.
Aug. 26 - Only freshmen for orientation: 8:00-2:40
Aug. 27 - Sophomores: 8:00-9:30
Juniors: 10:30-Noon
Freshmen and Seniors do not come to school
Aug. 28 - EVERYBODY COMES! 8:00-2:40
Seniors will have orientation in the morning and all students will attend classes.
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Aug. 28 starts our morning drop off time. Please read this carefully. Cars may enter through the hidden driveway or the front gate. Please circle around the flag pole and drop off your student along the cafeteria entrance. Please pull up to the sign so we can fit lots of cars. Please exit either entrance. Most of all, PLEASE BE PATIENT. It takes a while for everyone to get in a routine. Please do NOT drop off at any other entrance and please do not drop off at the Brooks Center. The back gate on 58th is closed to everyone due to our track construction.
Student drivers can only park in the lower lot. Student drivers may not park in the lot where the buses are parked.
In the afternoon, we repeat the same process, but even more patience is needed as the girls are not always in a routine. Please let your daughter know that you will text her when you arrive.
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After school supervision is until 6:00 only. Students who remain past 6:00 are charged for lateness. Students will be in the cafeteria after 5:00. Please pick them up at the flag pole entrance.
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We are expecting the library to be finished on Sept. 4. We know that you will truly love it when you see it. The field is finished and looks stunning. We are waiting for the track to be completed and to dry before walking on it. Hope to see it completed in mid-September.
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Uniform Blazers will arrive in early October and will be distributed to students for the winter uniform schedule.
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Seton is proud to welcome many new staff members to our school community:
Elmer Comaad - Custodial Assistant Jonathan Flores - English Instructor Sr. Patty Huffman - Religion Instructor Jodi Johnson - Drama Instructor Joy McCarthy - Religion Instructor Barbara Mc Henry - Pharmacy Instructor John Norton - Math Instructor Cindy Peake - Math Instructor Bobby Rahl - After School Supervisor Angela Tallack - Math Instructor Erin Werle - Administrative Assistant Jenny White - Cafeteria Manager
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This year several staff members have accepted new positions of service for which we are very grateful:
Ginger Thompson will teach one religion class and Sister Charles will move to the Religion Dept. Peggy Joyner will serve as co-director of the cafeteria and Sr. Dorothy will assume responsibility for the bookstore. Mary Lucian will assume responsibility for the tuition.
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Transitioning - in the Tuition Office
Transitioning from Sr. Dorothy to Mary Lucian in the Tuition Office We all owe a huge thanks to Sr. Dorothy for her hours in the tuition office. She has been an invaluable help to so many parents and a guide and mentor to the staff. Her availability and willingness to listen are hallmarks of her service. You will find those same qualities in her at the bookstore.
But what do I do if I want to talk to someone about tuition? Parents who want to talk about tuition call Mary Lucian at extension 7019. If she is not there, leave a message and she will call you back.
What is the best way to talk with someone about tuition? It is best to start with Mary Lucian via email. If email will not work for you, please call Mary.
Can I still come to school to talk to someone or to pay tuition? Yes, please come to the main office and they will instruct you to the proper staff member.
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Mark Your Calendars Now for Important Parent Meetings: August 25 - 10:00 am Parents of Transfer Students only - please enter through the front door and come to the chapel.
September lst - Music Parent Meeting 7:00pm
September 3rd - Freshmen Parent Meeting (Bring your daughters) 7:00pm Auditorium
September 10 - Parents of all Scholars 6:00 - Cafeteria
September 10 - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - ALL PARENTS 7:00pm Auditorium
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Please click here for details of transportation for next year. Families are now able to register for Seton and DeMatha bus routes. Please visit www.setonhs.org/transportation for all details regarding bus stops and payment.
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Parent Club Organization - Volunteer Hours
2015 Freshman Ice Cream Social -Welcome class of 2019! - The PCO will be hosting our annual Ice Cream Social for the incoming Freshman class and their family on Saturday, August 22nd from 6-8pm. We need 4 class parent volunteers to assist with setup, serving, and cleanup. Please click on the link to sign up to help at this event http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4aa5ac2cabfc1-freshman. Please contact the ESHS PCO at pco.setonhs.org or visit the Parent Organization page located at www.setonhs.org > About Us for more PCO information or please click here.
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Part Time Bus Driver Wanted for the Athletic Department. CDL License Required. Hours generally run 2:00-7:30pm daily. If interested contact Candy Cage, Director of Athletics at ccage@setonhs.org
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An update on the cafeteria procedures will be given to your daughters at their respective class orientation days. A price list will also be posted at that time on our website. The cafeteria will not begin serving lunch until Monday, August 31st. Students must bring their own lunches on Orientation Days and on August 28th. Only the vending machines will be available.
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Families in need of financial assistance may apply for Seton's Work Study Program. Participants are assigned on-campus jobs before or after school. In exchange for their services, students earn credit toward tuition. Their are a few openings available for incoming freshmen. If you are interested, please click here and complete the application.
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Come ride with the Seton Equestrian Team! Seton Equestrian is sponsored by Hideaway Horse Center (Brandywine, MD) and rides in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). The team practices once a week at Hideaway and competes locally once a month. If you are interested in the equestrian program, we are having an informational meeting at Hideaway on Sat. Aug 1st at 4:00pm. For details or if you have any questions, please contact Rachel Turk at hideawayhorsecenter@yahoo.com or (240) 328-8908.
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Diamond Leadership Program
The Diamond's Leadership Program is back for a third straight year!
The Diamond's program provides leadership training to girls between the ages of 13-18 that focuses on college preparation and professional development. Since 2013, we have helped over 20 young women become exposed to Judges, Lawyers, Doctors, Educators, etc. We have provided countless hours of seminars in self- esteem, financial literacy and businesses plans, to name a few. We also taught the girls the value of public service by engaging them in community service projects. We have given over $1000 worth of scholarships to our graduating seniors. Since 2013, we've had six girls graduate from the Diamond's program and go on to attend the University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Frostburg State University, University of North Carolina A&T and Delaware State University. As of 2013, we are proud to have a 100% rate of our girls attending a four year college or university.
The Diamond's Leadership Program is offered to any young women who lives or goes to school in the Washington D.C. area. Please forward this application to any young women who you think would benefit from this program.
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If your daughter wishes to try out for a Seton sports team next year, she must have a current physical (performed after June 1, 2015) on file in the clinic before tryouts. Forms can be found on our website ( setonhs.org) under the tabs for admissions and athletics or click here.
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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.
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Past Issues of Parent and Student Announce
If you wish to refer to past issues of Parent and Student Announce please click here.
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