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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

We are about a month away from the end of the first quarter.  In order to ensure that you can review your daughter's grades, we're asking that you log into the parent portal. While you are there, please review all of your family information and update any old or missing information.  Please make sure that we have your correct address, phone numbers, and emergency contact information.  Pay particular attention to the spelling of your email address and phone numbers for contact.

Instructions on logging in for the first time, how to change your profile information, and how to view your daughter's grades are attached (links below).  If you have any difficulty, cannot log in, or need to have relationship changed, please contact us at portalhelp@setonhs.org

Initial Login Information           Profile Information             Parent Grade View

Important Portal Information: There is a known problem with the Messages part of the portal system.  If you are trying to contact a teacher, please email them directly. 

The ninth grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 on Wednesday October 12th. Please ask your daughters to review the student guide and testing information that was emailed to them.

PSAT 8 9 Test Regulations                                 Student Guide Sept 2016

There will be a brief meeting for all those interested in trying out for swimming on October 13 @ 3:00 in room 135 in Brooks Center.

ARCHBISHOP CARROLL FALL COLLEGE FAIR
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016

Students and parents are invited to a Fall College Fair on Tuesday,October 18, 2016, from 4:00 -6:00 PM at Archbishop Carroll High School. There is no registration required.
If you need additional information, please contact hmcculloch@achsdc.org or 202-529-0900X131

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

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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

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

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!
 

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.