November 21 - Mother / Daughter Tea - 2:00pm
November 24 - Thanksgiving Liturgy
November 25 - No School
November 26 - Thanksgiving Day
November 27 - No School

Please bring in canned goods or non-perishable items each morning this week. Students will be in the main lobby to collect the items from 7:30-8:10.  Each student is asked to bring in 2 items to donate. The class with 100% participation will win a free tag day.

 "You represent the goodness of God to needy people."- St. Vincent de Paul

Dance Marathon Wrap-up
On November 14, Seton's Music Department hosted its annual Dance Marathon fundraiser in collaboration with the Music Boosters. Thanks to those who helped make the event a success!
Thanks to the students who danced for five hours and thanks for their parents' support, including those parents who served as Dance Marathon volunteers. Thanks also to Ms. Hood, Dr. Vadala, and Mrs. Burke for their continued support of this important fundraiser.
Through the efforts of many, over $26,000.00 was raised to support the Music program and the students' travel to their Spring Music Trip! The money raised also helps fund key aspects of the services offered in Seton's Music program. This includes new equipment and instruments as well as funding for the Boosters' music lesson reimbursement program.
Thanks to all who contributed to a very successful Dance Marathon 2015!

Redskins Raffle Tickets Update
As previously announced, the Music Boosters had been raffling off a pair of tickets, plus parking passes, to the Redskins-Cowboys football game scheduled for December 7. Proceeds from raffle ticket sales will directly benefit Seton's Music Program. The raffle drawing was held at the Dance Marathon on November 14, where the lucky winner was Tonia Symes-Patino!
Thanks for supporting this fundraising activity and for your support of Seton's Music Program!

Spring Break - Engineering Academy for High Schoolers
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
at WSSC's Anacostia Depot in Bladensburg

Are you looking for something for something to do this spring break that is educational and STEM-related?
Do you have an interest in learning more about water, engineering and the environment?
Do you want to learn with fun hands-on activities that could make a difference to our community?
Then join Montgomery and Prince George's county high school students with an interest in engineering, environmental science, water/sewer science and/or biology.

FREE! Limited Space. Apply Early.

To apply, call Marcia Watson - 301-206-7032 or 240-755-9013
Open to Montgomery and Prince George's county high school students & WSSC employees' children only.

Please click here to view cafeteria menu.

We are in need of parents who can volunteer to help with the refreshments for the Alumnae/Student Christmas Show.  Parent can volunteer from 4:00pm to 9:00pm on Saturday, December 5.  Please email Sr. Ellen Marie at ehagar@setonhs.org if you would like to help and see a great show.
 

Are you looking to gain service hours????  
The Advancement Office is in need of Wine and Beer and volunteers for upcoming November events.  Bring in a case of beer or bottle(s) of wine to earn service hours.  You will earn one hour for every bottle of wine and two hours for every case of beer. Please bring your donation to the main office.  Please do not wait to turn in your donation, as the supply is limited in need.
Volunteer your time to help make these events run smoothly, and to fulfill you service hour needs.
You MUST complete the designated volunteer form and attach it to your donation in order to receive credit.
Click Here to complete and print your form.  Please contact Erica Corbin Boursiquot, Director of Advancement if you have any questions.  eboursiquot@setonhs.org.

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.
 

ESHS - A Time of Thanksgiving
Mother - Daughter Tea

**Special Guest Speaker: Tracee Wilkins, from Channel 4 News!!**

Please join us on Saturday, November 21, 2015, for our 2nd annual Mother-Daughter Tea! This wonderful event will celebrate and strengthen the bond shared between mothers and daughters. Women who play a significant role in the lives of our students are welcome to attend, including mothers, grandmothers, aunts and special supporters. Daughters are required to be students attending Elizabeth Seton HS.  Please click hereto get more information about the event, including ticket purchase. Last day to purchase tickets is Thursday, November 19th as space is limited so please purchase your tickets as soon as possible.

$40 for Mother Daughter Couple
$45 for Mother and 2 Daughters
$25 for Single

Checks are accepted - payable to ESHS PCO - drop off in the School office
Click here http://tinyurl.com/ESHSTea to purchase tickets online.

******  We are still in need of in-kind donations*******
Service hours are now open for fathers to volunteer to help at this event and for any parent to volunteer to provide in-kind donations. For more info click here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eaca628a4fa7-motherdaughter.

Please consider supporting our Please Come Home for Christmas Program by purchasing a space with your daughters name (example Jane Doe 16).  The cost is $10.  Please email Jackie Boissonneault at jboissonneault@setonhs.org with your daughters name and graduating year to save your spot.  Deadline and payment are due by noon on Friday, November 20.

 TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS START NOW
                                        DUE:    DECEMBER 6

      The Archdiocese is now taking applications for tuition assistance for school year 2016-2017.
Here are the necessary steps to apply:
1.  Visit   www.adw.org
2.  Click on the "Education" tab.
3.  Click on "Catholic Schools"
4.  Click on "Tuition Assistance"
5.  Click on the appropriate "TADS Financial Aid Application" (English or Spanish)

Please click here for link.

If you have previously applied through TADS, you will  enter your existing user name and password.  If not, you will need to create an account prior to entering your user name and password information.

PLEASE REMEMBER:
1.  You must apply each year.  It does not roll over.
2.  No aide from Seton is given unless a family has applied to the Archdiocese first.
                           DEADLINE AGAIN:  DECEMBER 6

Elizabeth Seton High School's yearbook includes a section of "ads" for our seniors, in which friends and family send messages to their graduates. These ads often include photographs, greetings, and good wishes.

If you would like to purchase an ad for your daughter, please click here: Yearbook Ads.

Carly was discharged from the BMT unit at Children's Hospital on Monday, October 5.  She "rang the bell" prior to leaving the oncology floor which is a significant moment.  It signals the end of active treatment and begins a life free of cancer.  Carly and her family are thrilled to be home.  Carly will go to outpatient treatment for three days a week for the next three months.  Last week she did have to stay in the hospital after going in for outpatient treatment.  Carly has spent the last week back on the BMT floor but is in high spirits and ready to get back home.  The Nguyen's would like to thank the entire Seton community for their prayers, cards, emails, videos, meals and outpouring of love.  Carly still has a long road of recovery to travel but with our continued support she knows she can do it!

We would love to continue to provide meals for the Nguyen's.  It's not too late to sign up at takethemameal.com, search "Nguyen" in the recipient last name box and the password is "7442" to take Carly and her family a meal.  This has been a big help to them.

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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