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.
 

Mark Your Calendars Now for Important Parent Meetings:

September lst - Music Parent Meeting  7:00pm

September 3rd - Freshmen and Freshmen Parents Meeting (Parents please 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

The Seton bus WILL run this Friday, August 28.  
The pick up and drop off times and locations are as follows:

Pick up:
1.  St. John the Evangelist School--6:10 a.m.
2.  Dunkin Donuts--Allentown Road:  6:20
3.  Marlo Plaza--6:40
4.  Eastern Market--7:05
5.  DeMatha & then Seton

Drop off:
1.  Seton (departure at approximately 3:30 during fall sport season)
2.  Eastern Market-4
3.  Spaulding Library (Not Marlo shopping center) 4:15
4.  Dunkin Donuts-4:30
5.  Clinton Library (Not St. John's School) 4:45.

    

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.

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.

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.
 

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.
 

Update on Carly Nguyen-Member of Class of 2016-#caringforcarly

Dear Elizabeth Seton Family,

Thank you for your continued prayers and support for Carly Nguyen '16.  Carly and her family believe that your prayers, love and support have helped her maintain her positive attitude and desire to keep fighting.  Carly was diagnosed with Leukemia in March and has been through numerous chemotherapy and radiation treatments since.  Carly will have a bone marrow transplant this Friday, August 28.  She has asked that we, as her Seton family, keep her in our prayers in a special way this week.

After the transplant is complete, Carly will have an intense recovery period.  Many members of our community have asked how they can help.  At this time, the Nguyen's would graciously accept meals and gift cards.  The family's main priority is caring for Carly and they plan to spend a month or two in the hospital.  You can sign up to make a meal or have a meal sent to the family by visiting takethemameal.com.

Then follow the directions below:
Go to the area that allows you to find a meal schedule by searching the recipient's last name and type "Nguyen".  The password is "7442".  You can sign up on the meal schedule there as well as read more details.

On behalf of the Nguyen family, thank you so much for all your kindness!  The entire Seton community is in the thoughts and prayers of the Nguyen family.

Best,

Melissa Davey

The upcoming dance team auditions will be held Aug 31- Sept 3rd.  It is a week long process running from 3pm-5pm.  Monday-Wednesday will be in the auditorium and Thursday it will be held  the gym.  Ladies who plan on attending, please bring jazz or ballet shoes, attire you are comfortable moving in and a bottle of water.   The first day is conditioning, the others will be a blend of choreography and conditioning, and the final day there will be a panel to watch you perform the work learned throughout the week.  Looking forward to seeing you there!  If you have any questions, email the dance team coach Ms. Mackenzie at mrawls@setonhs.org.

Music Parent Meeting--September 1 at 7:00 pm
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! On Tuesday, September 1, at 7:00 pm, there will be a mandatory meeting for all music families in the auditorium. At least one parent/guardian from each family should attend. Students are not required to attend but are welcome to come if they wish. This meeting will introduce you to the teachers in our Music Department as well as the Music Booster officers, and will cover many relevant topics such as concert uniforms, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, performance requirements, grading policies, and private lessons. In addition, we will be announcing the destination for our Spring Music Department Trip!  

We will have some of our private teachers present that evening to enable parents to meet them and get their daughters signed up for lessons.
We also will have the music store, Music and Arts, available to sell instrument supplies and provide information about rental instruments.

We are looking forward to seeing you on September 1!

Seton Music Department

The Seton Field Hockey program is holding a fundraiser at the Texas Roadhouse in Bowie on September 9th from 4pm-9pm. 10% of every check will be donated if you present this flyer either electronically or a hard copy. Please come and support Seton Athletics!

Washington Redskins Season Tickets
For the past several years, the Seton Music Boosters organization has owned two Redskins season tickets and have made them available for purchase. We will be offering this exciting opportunity once again this year to see and cheer on the home team, or watch your other favorite NFC and AFC teams in live action! The two season tickets are in Section 102/Row 7/Seats 15 and 16 and include green parking passes.

We are asking for $3,000 for the tickets,which will provide access to the following nine games:

Sept 3:  vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Sept. 13:  vs Miami Dolphins
Sept. 20: vs St. Louis Rams
Oct. 4: vs Philadelphia Eagles
Oct. 25: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov. 15: vs New Orleans Saints
Nov. 29: vs New York Giants
Dec. 7: vs Dallas Cowboys
Dec. 20: vs Buffalo Bills

Anyone interested in purchasing the season tickets should contact Mrs. Burke at lburke@setonhs.org.

Uniform Blazers will arrive in early October and will be distributed to students for  the winter uniform schedule.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seniors - College Scholarship Information
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who are preparing for college in the fall.
The Association supports students who have demonstrated integrity, character, financial need (family income lower than $55,000) and a good academic record (GPA 2.0 or higher). Visit scholars.horatioalger.org for more information.

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.

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. 

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.

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.