Celebrating the Year of Mercy
On Tuesday, December 8th, the Church opened the Year of Mercy in response to the wishes and reflections of Pope Francis.  We invite all of you to become familiar with the Year of Mercy by watching this short Youtube reflection.
Please click here for video.

"During the upcoming Season of Lent, we take a good look at our lives, and see how we have fallen short in showing God's love to the world around us. It's a season for taking stock. Examine how you're faring in your relationships with your husband or wife, with your kids, or with your parents. Take a look at how you spend your time and how you spend your money. Of course, we're going to become aware of all the ways that our lives have gone off the track. But for me, the really big question is: How can I do better? How can I get my life back on track?"
It is important to spend time reflecting during Lent not because we want to dwell on our faults and mistakes, but rather because we are preparing for something. What are we preparing for? Lent is about preparing our hearts to celebrate the saving miracle of Easter, when Jesus Christ conquered sin and death. In Easter we see the immense love that God has for each of us, to become man and suffer and die and rise again to save us. To save you! Lent helps us see how we don't always live in ways that love God back.  So how can we get our lives back on track? Turn to God. Ask for his forgiveness and help. He gave us the Sacrament of Reconciliation for exactly this reason, to forgive us and help us get on track.
Wednesday evenings during Lent, Catholic churches in the DC area are open for prayer and confession. The Light is ON for you.

http://mercy.adw.org/feb6/

Chamber Music Concert--February 14 at 3:00 pm
Make your Valentine's Day all the more sweeter by coming out to Seton's "Hearts & Kisses" Chamber Music Concert on Sunday, February 14, at 3:00 pm in the school's auditorium. The concert will showcase students from Seton's instrumental groups who have prepared solos and ensembles. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Tickets are available from Seton's Guidance Office. Those who purchase tickets in advance will have reserved seating at tables, with eight chairs per table. (Limited tickets will be sold at the door if there are remaining seats. These seats may not be at tables if tables are already filled.)
 
Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success, Please see below in the volunteer section.

ESHS will be offering a SAT prep class for juniors that are interested in preparing for the May 7th SAT.  The course will provide an introduction to the redesigned SAT format, effective strategies for answering questions, and rigorous coaching for each specific subject area tested.  A mailing with all of the information will be sent out in the mail this 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.

Today, 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.

The Polish Heritage Association of Maryland will provide several $1,500.00 scholarship grants to current seniors for the 2016-2017 year. Students must be legal residents of Maryland with at least two Polish ancestors.  Please see www.pha-md.org for more information.

City of Bowie Scholarships
The City of Bowie has two scholarships: Excellence in Education and the Arts Committee Scholarship. For the education award, Seton may nominate up to four students who have a 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA. Nominations will be determined based on GPA. You must reside in the city limits to be eligible for these two scholarships. If you pay taxes to Bowie and Bowie trash trucks pick up your trash, then you live within the city limits. You can check your address at http://maps.cityofbowie.org/AddressCheck/ or confirm with Mrs. Roeder. For the arts scholarship, students must have applied to a visual or performing arts program at a post secondary or specialized school in addition to other requirements. Applications are available in guidance.

Senatorial and Delegate scholarships
If you reside in Maryland, please remember to find your elected officials at http://mdelect.net/ and review each official's scholarship application procedures. If you live in District 22, the application for Senator Pinsky's scholarship is available at http://www.senatorpinsky.org.

The 2nd part of the Diamonds Self-Defense workshops will take place on Friday, February 12, 3-5pm in the auditorium (hands-on demonstrations).

2016 Father/Daughter Dance - "IT'S A RED CARPET AFFAIR!"

The PCO will be hosting our annual Father/Daughter Dance on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 8-11pm!  This is a wonderful time for fathers to bond with their daughters in a fun environment.  As in previous years, a special tribute will be given to Seniors to commemorate their last year as "daddy's little girl".      Price: $35/couple      $50/couple plus one        Click here to purchase tickets: http://tinyurl.com/ESHSFatherDance

We are currently in need of parent volunteers as well as in-kind donations.  Please click on the link for volunteer opportunities: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eaca628a4fa7-fatherdaughter

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.

Tomorrow Comcast need to carry out maintenance on our phone system. They plan to do this between 1pm and 5pm. If you call between 1pm and 5pm you may not receive an answer to your call. However you may leave a message and we will deal with it as soon as possible after service is restored. Thank you for your understanding.

Please click here to view the menu for the coming week.

Volunteers are needed to help make the Chamber Music Concert a success.

Specific areas of need are as follows:
In-Kind Donations: The Music Department is accepting dessert donations. Please contact Ms. Hood (dhood@setonhs.org) for a list of the items needed.
Setup and Decorations: We will be setting up the stages and decorating on Saturday, February 13, at 12:00 pm. Parents and students are needed for this.
Cleanup: Help will be needed after the concert for cleanup and the breakdown of equipment.
Parents will earn service hours for volunteering. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Ms. Hood (dhood@setonhs.org).
 

Volunteers needed to help work an upcoming Elizabeth Seton High School Alumnae Event...

Dear Parents,
The Elizabeth Seton High School Alumnae Association is in need of volunteers to help with their biggest alumnae event of the year.
Alumnaepalooza 2016! - Saturday, March 19, 2016
Event Starts at 7pm - Elizabeth Seton Auditorium
There are several jobs available, and all volunteers will be awarded service hours for their time.
Please click on the link below to sign up on our SignUp Genius page:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4eaaa829a6f94-volunteers
 

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.
 

Seton has received word that the daughter of Shakira Williams of the class of 1995 passed away last week at the age of 19.  She leaves behind 5 siblings.  Donations are being gathered to allow her mother to pay the funeral expense.  If you would like to contribute, please go to
https://www.gofundme.com/86jx46rg  to make an offering.
Thank you so much for your support.

If your daughter wishes to try out for a Spring sport (Golf, Lacrosse, Track, Softball or Crew) she must have a physical performed after June 1, 2015 on file in the clinic. The correct medical forms can be found on our website under athletics or admissions. If you have any questions, please call the school and ask for the clinic.

Roadrunners for the Cure is selling Candy Grams for Valentine's Day.  Candy Grams are $3.00 and can be purchased by students or parents from Mrs. Woodard in the Main Office.  If parents/guardians would like to purchase a candy gram send $3.00 to the Main Office with your name, and the name of the student (printed) and any message you would like to include.  Students will also sell Candy Grams during lunch and before school in the lobby.  Sales will start next Monday, January 26 and will run through Wednesday, February 10.  Candy Grams will be delivered to Advisories on February 12.  All proceeds from the sale of Candy Grams will go to Carly.

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.