Time to Celebrate - Dedication of the New Track and Field
On Friday, October 9th, all parents and families are invited to the Dedication of the Track and Field.  The Ceremony will begin at 11:00.  We ask all parents who plan to attend, to please email Monica Horton at mhorton@setonhs.org. We look forward to celebrating with great gratitude God's blessing to us.

More info on Grandparents' Day
Grandparents Day is for all grandparents of any grade level student, not just grandparents of freshmen. Please remember to register your grandparent(s) if you want them to attend.
Thank you so much.

On Friday, we will have our first official game on our new turf field. The Varsity Soccer Team will take on Archbishop Spalding High School at 4:00 followed by JV at 5:30.  Come out and see the Roadrunners in action!

Although, we may have many groups and students attending ceremonies connected with the Pope's visit, Elizabeth Seton High School will open on a regular schedule every day next week.

As stated on page 42 of the Student Handbook, if a student is going to arrive late to school due to an appointment, or will be absent all day, a parent/guardian must call the school each morning at 301-864-4532.

Holy Child has organized a There Goes My Hero swabbing event at the Jesuit Gridiron Classic Football game this weekend at Gonzaga. This organization at Holy Child was integral in hosting several swabbing events to find a perfect match for Carly '16. Please support There Goes My Hero by attending their donor match drive detailed on the flyer.
Please click here to view flyer.

The Senior College and Financial Aid Night will be Thursday September 24th at 7:00 in Seton's auditorium. This event will cover important information about graduation, the college application process, the financial aid process and scholarships.

The Vincentian Service Club is sponsoring a school-wide #WalkWithFrancis Sock Drive from Monday, September 21st through Saturday, September 26th.  Students may bring NEW socks for men, women and children, which will be donated to the shelters and group homes of Catholic Charities.

This is part of our #WalkWithFrancis campaign, where we are being challenged to  Act, Serve and Pray, in preparation for Pope Francis' visit to the United States.

We will have a large silver box at the top of the butterfly stairs in the student lobby, to collect all donations.  Donations will continue to be collected at our Friends of the Poor Walk, on Saturday, Sept. 26th, at school from 9am through 11am.

Next Wednesday is make up picture day for all class levels. All students must be photographed for ID purposes. Freshmen-juniors may pick up a picture envelope in the main office. Seniors can check/change their make up time at school. $20 sitting fee for those being photographed for the first time and $10 for re-takes. Please email Mrs. Ginger Thompson with questions - gthompson@setonhs.org.

Victor O'Neill Studios will be here on September 23rd, taking the the make up pictures for both seniors and underclassmen. All students who were not photographed at either orientation or in June (seniors) must be photographed for ID and yearbook purposes. Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors who need to get their picture taken may come dressed up for the school day. Pictures will be taken first thing in the morning.

Seniors should receive a postcard in the mail with a specific sitting time. The information is also posted at school. There is a $20 sitting fee. Seniors who would like to do re-takes, may sign up as well. Please contact Mrs. Ginger Thompson at gthompson@setonhs.org with further questions..

College Fair: The 6th Annual PTSO College Fair will be held Thursday September 17th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Surrattsville High School. Please click here for more information

Friends of the Poor Walk - Vincentian Service Club

WHEN:   Saturday, September 26th from 9 - 11 am

WHERE:  Elizabeth Seton HS

WHY: Help us to raise money to support all of the local service projects that Vincentian Service Club does throughout the year!

SERVICE HOURS: Receive up to 2 disadvantaged service hours for participating in the ENTIRE walk

DETAILS: The first 100 people to come to the walk on 9/26/15 that have pre-registered online, and have raised at least $10 will be given a free t-shirt. A minimum $5 donation is required to participate. A prize will be given to the walker that raises the most money.

To register and donate click here: www.svdpusa.net/walk/128

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON 9/26/2015!!!!

1. The first Driver's Education class of the year will extend from September 28 through October 20th from 3 to 5:00 p.m. daily.
2. Six hours of driving will be scheduled independently with each student in addition to the above classroom time.
3. The course costs $340.00.  Tuition payments must be current in order for a student to enroll in the class.

The company we use is Arrive Alive Driving School, Inc., 104 Old Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-350-9575
Make checks payable to Arrive Alive Driving School, Inc. Payment is due the first day of class.
Students must sign up in Mrs. Burke's office by September 24th.

For the past several years, the Seton Music Boosters have had two Redskins season tickets available for purchase where the proceeds from sales have benefited the Music Program. We will be offering this exciting opportunity once again this year, but will have a more flexible option to purchase a pair of tickets to individual home games instead of the entire season. The tickets are in Section 102, Row 7, Seats 15 and 16. "Green" parking passes are included as well.
The next home game is this Sunday, September 20, against the St. Louis Rams. The cost for the pair of tickets (including parking) to this game is only $340.00. Anyone interested in purchasing the tickets should contact Mrs. Burke at lburke@setonhs.org as soon as possible.
Information about additional home games and ticket prices will be included in upcoming issues of the Parent and Student Announce!
Don't miss this opportunity to cheer on the home team, or watch your other favorite NFL teams in live action! Your support enables the Music Boosters to provide assistance to the students in Seton's Music Program through the purchase of supplies, and it will help offset some of the expenses for the Spring Music trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Thanks for your support!

The following colleges will be visiting Elizabeth Seton during lunches:

Kent State University - September 18
George Mason University - September 18
Bryant University - September 21
University of Scranton - September 24
Seton Hill University - September 25

"Money for College Events" are Financial Aid presentations and College Fairs hosted by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The schedule and locations for these events can be found at: http://www.mhec.maryland.gov/higherEd/about/Meetings/EventCalendar.asp.  

Students interested in careers in medicine and engineering: The Perry Outreach Program is hosting an event on Saturday, October 31st at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. This is a free, one day hands-on experience for women. Students in grade 10 and higher can apply at http://perryinitiative.org/programs/student-online-application/. The deadline is September 30th. Please click here to see the attached flyer.

Please click here to view cafeteria menu.

The PCO will be hosting our 2nd annual Mother/Daughter Tea on November 21, 2015!  We currently need 10 parent volunteers to serve on the Tea committee to assist with the planning and coordination of this wonderful event.  Please click on the link to sign up to serve on the committee http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA5AC2CABFC1-motherdaughter.

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.

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.
 

Grandparents Day - September 29, 2015
Elizabeth Seton High School is proud to announce the first celebration of Grandparents Day.  We want to invite all of our students' grandparents to spend the day with them, see their school in action, and meet other grandparents.  Grandparents are invited to a full day of activities including a continental breakfast and lunch.  Activities will begin at 8:45 and conclude at 2:30.  However, please note a few other facts about the day:

1. Grandparents may arrive before 8:45 if they wish to come with their granddaughter.
2. Grandparents will be our guests for lunch.
3. Grandparents do not have to spend the entire day with us.  Grandparents can actually arrive whenever they wish and leave as they wish.

Schedule for Grandparents Day
8:45 - Meet and Greet in the Auditorium with continental breakfast
9:30 -12:30 - Attend interactive classes with students and enjoy being in high school again
12:45 - Lunch and tours
2:00 - Performing Arts Presentation to Salute Grandparents
2:30 - Departure (Grandparents may wait for their granddaughters if they wish)


GRANDPARENT DAY REGISTRATION:
Please click here to register for Grandparents' Day
We ask that all grandparents register so that we have adequate food, chairs and classes for you!
Hurray!  We are excited!  We can't wait for you to come!

The Seton Bus 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.

The Goddard School in Bowie has one or two paid internships available in their early childhood education program.  If any student would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email our guidance counselor, Sylvia Cason at scason@setonhs.org.

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.