Please see Volunteer opportunities below. Please click here

Dear Parents and Guardians:

      As of Sept. 26, the Archdiocese will be taking applications for tuition assistance for school year 2017-2018.

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 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 2

Our mandatory after school study hall will begin on Monday, September 26th for any student who has below a 2.00 GPA or has an F in any subject after the second Blackbaud grade review which will be conducted on Friday, September 23rd. This is in accordance with our academic/co-curricular eligibility policy outlined in the student handbook.  The mandatory after school study hall will run from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day in Room 209.
 
It is also important to note that any student who is required to attend the mandatory study hall will not be permitted to continue her participation in co-curricular activities until her eligibility is re-evaluated at the end of the quarter.  You will receive a notice from Mrs. Edwards, our dean of academics, if your daughter is required to attend.
 
Please continue to monitor your daughter's progress on Blackbaud. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring your daughter's academic success.

On SATURDAY - September 24, the Vincentian Service Club will host their annual Friends of the Poor Walk.  We will walk the Seton track from 9am til 11am (registration begins at 8:30am); family members are welcome to register and join us at the Walk as well!

This is our main fundraiser for all the service activities which the Vincentian Service Club will be participating in this year. Some things we have done in the past include buying coats for Port Towns and Rogers Heights Elementary students, raising money to send students to school in Haiti, and grocery shopping to fill the shelves of local food pantries.

Each student who participates will receive 2 service hours, and the cost of registration is $10. Students can register online with a credit card at www.svdpusa.net/walk/1503 or bring $10 to Campus Ministry to register. We encourage students to share the link with others and help the VSC raise as much money as possible for our work in serving the poor in our area and abroad.

The first 100 people who have paid and registered will receive a Friends of the Poor Walk t-shirt.

Thank you and we hope to see you all there!

 

The Knights of Columbus of Northern Virginia are hosting a Catholic College Fair on the evening of Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium at Holy Spirit Catholic School, 8800 Braddock Road in Annandale, Virginia. Over 20 schools will be present to answer all of your questions and provide you with a wealth of information.  If you would like more information, please contact me at bdysart@cox.net or (703) 850-0390. 

Underclass & Senior Retake Pictures will take place on Wednesday, September 28th.  Underclassmen who have not had their pictures taken or who need retakes need to report to the auditorium during the following times: 9th grade-8:15, 10th grade-8:45, 11th grade-9:00.  For underclassmen, only students who have ordered pictures may get re-takes done and the picture packet must be returned at the time of re-takes.  Senior portraits will start at 10:00 am.  Seniors who have not been photographed yet should receive information from Victor O'Neil Studios regarding their appointment time and sitting fee.. Seniors wishing to do re-takes need to contact the studio to determine if a re-take fee applies.   More information can be found at http://vosphoto.com/seton/.  Please contact Mrs. Rohan at arohan@setonhs.org with any additional questions.

Drop off for the Back to School Dance will be at the Port Towns Elementary School parking lot.  Students should walk behind Seton to the upper student lobby entrance. Chaperones will be outside with flashlights to light the way.  Students may be picked up the Seton campus by the cafeteria.  Students driving to the dance may park on campus and enter by the cafeteria.  All students must arrive to the dance by 9:00 pm and cannot leave until 10:30 pm.  No tickets will be sold at the door. Contact Mrs. Rohan at arohan@setonhs.org with any questions.

If you haven't seen our new web site, please take a look!  www.setonhs.org. The updated site was launched in August and is mobile responsive!. Now you can access full Seton information from any mobile device.! You will also find new Parent and Student portals at the top of the page.  These portals include quick links, announcements, volunteer opportunities, school calendar and activities, and other updates you may need to access.  Please contact Christina Dickinson at cdickinson@setonhs.org if you have any questions or comments.

Nationals Baseball Game
Seton is raffling TWO NATS TICKETS FOR OCT. 2.
Great seats and good fun
Purchase tickets in the Main Office
1 for $2.00             3 for $5.00
DRAWING WILL BE SEPT. 27 BY NOON!

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

Seton Diamonds Trip to DC Fashion Week!
The Seton Diamonds Club is sponsoring a trip to attend the DC Fashion Week Emerging Designer Showcase. The show will take place on Saturday, September 24 from 6-9pm at the Liaison Hotel at 415 New Jersey Ave NW. A special rate is being given to anyone going as part of the Diamonds group. If you're interested in attending please send an email to Jodie Johnson at jjohnson@setonhs.org by Friday, 9/16.
Permission slips are available in the Main Office as well as with Mrs. Johnson.

ESHS Performing Arts Goes Broadway!
The Performing Arts Department is sponsoring a Spring Break trip to NYC! March 21-22, join us as we take in 2 shows, participate in a professional theatre workshop and enjoy a backstage tour of Radio City Music Hall! This trip is open to any student interested in the arts. If you're interested in being a part of this exciting experience, please contact Jodie Johnson at jjohnson@setonhs.org  for more info or to receive a registration form. There will also be some available in the Main Office. The initial $50 deposit and registration are due by Friday, 9/16 so don't wait. Sign up today!

Add a Personal Touch to the 2017 Yearbook!
Elizabeth Seton High School's yearbook includes a section of "ads" for our seniors so that friends and family can send messages to their graduates. These ads often include photographs, greetings, and good wishes.

For the 2017 yearbook, you may either create your own ad using the Herff Jones website or you can send in your text and photos and the yearbook staff will create your ad for you.

Please click here for further instructions, pricing, and information: Yearbook Ad Instructions

Tips for Using the Parent Portal
Please click on the links below for tips on updating your contact information and viewing your daughter's grades in Blackbaud.

Initial Login Information           Profile Information             Parent Grade View

Please Note: If your profile information is not correct especially your email address then you will not receive weekly information from Seton.

The text books that did not sell at the Used Book Sale are now available to be picked up in the bookstore.  You or your daughter must pick up any remaining books by September 30, 2016.  Otherwise, they will become the property of Elizabeth Seton High School.  Please contact Sr. Dorothy with any questions on ext. 7106.

Girls Can Do Conference - A Leadership Seminar for young women will be held on November 12th at the Warner Theater from 10:00 to 3:30.There is no charge for this.  Visit girls-can-do.org for more information

Please click here to view the Athletics Calendar for September

We have been asked to remind parents that as they approach the 4-way stop by Bladensburg High School from Rt. 450 the right lane is a turn right only lane?

Drum roll please......
The Winner of the Movie Night vote is....."Barbershop The Next Cut"!  Please see the pie chart illustrating the vote tallies. As our own Presidential election nears on November 8th, the PCO recognizes the power of the vote in a democratic society. Therefore, we thank all of the students who took the time to vote. Tickets will go on sale soon... See you at Movie Night, October 14 @ 7pm!

Drivers' Ed Class:  The first driver's ed class of the year will start on September 19 and end on October 17th.  (no class from 9/26-9/30 or on 10/1) The class runs from 3:15-5:15 after school and is taught by Arrive Alive Driving School.  The cost for the course is $340; students must be up to date on tuition payments in order to enroll.  Students may sign up in the Main Office.  Deadline for sign-up is September 14th. Contact Mrs. Rohan at arohan@setonhs.org with any questions.

The School Calendar can be found on the website (www.setonhs.org) under Student Life
Or click here for a link to the calendar.
 

Support Seton's Music Program-Redskins Season Tickets Available!
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 are offering this exciting opportunity once again this year, with season tickets available in Section 102, Row 7, Seats 15 and 16. Parking passes are included as well.
For more information about purchasing the tickets or if you can help sell them, please contact the Music Boosters at musicboosters@setonhs.org.
Thanks for your support!
 

Elizabeth Seton High School is hosting a Back-to-School dance, B2S: The Glow Up, at Seton on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 8pm - 11pm.

Food items are needed for the dance. In-kind donations will also be accepted for service hours ($10 = 1 service hour). Please sign up on the following link for the needed food items: http://tinyurl.com/zon6ley

Please be sure to save your receipt. The food items can be dropped off at the Main Office on Friday, September 23rd, in the morning. Thank you!

The Admissions Office is hosting a prospective parent night on Thursday, October 6 from 7:00pm-8:30pm.  We are in need of the following:

1. Two parent volunteers to serve wine and beer- if available please email Melissa Landini at mlandini@setonhs.org.  Volunteers would need to arrive by 6:15pm.
2. Two parent volunteers to serve light refreshments - if available please email Melissa Landini at mlandini@setonhs.org.  Volunteers would need to arrive by 6:15pm.
3. Beverage donations - donate to earn parent service hours

• A 24 case of Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, or Sprite
• A 24 case of Water Bottles
• A 20-24 case of Yuengling, Coors Light, or Corona Bottles → Only bottles will be accepted
• A Bottle of Chardonnay, Merlot, or Pinot Grigio Wine.

You will earn one hour for every bottle of wine, case of soda, or case of waters and two hours for cases of beer.  

Please bring your donation to the main office. We ask that you please bring in donations no later than Thursday, September 29. You MUST complete the designated volunteer form and attach it to your donation in order to receive credit. Please click here to complete and print your form.  Please contact Melissa Landini, Dean of Admissions, if you have any questions at mlandini@setonhs.org.

Parents!  The PCO is in need of parent volunteers to assist with Movie Night.   We are also in need of in-kind donations.  Please click on the link to sign up to help at this event.   http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4aa5ac2cabfc1-setondematha

Parent Volunteers are needed for an alumnae class reunion on Saturday, September 24.  Parents will help with clean-up and other duties as needed. The reunion will start at 7pm and the end time is TBD.  If you are interested, please contact Erica Boursiquot, Director of Alumnae Relations at eboursiquot@setonhs.org.  Parent service hours will be given.
 

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.
 

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.