Week of June 1, 2020
Thank you all for a wonderful school year! We are grateful for the cooperation and support of our families and the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff. We will miss seeing the smiling faces of our students and look forward to being together in August. Have a safe and happy summer…#SetonStrong!
Please stay tuned for updates…we love you!
Reminder: The deadline for a completed/verified FACTS Grant & Aid application for the upcoming school year is May 31, 2020.
Report Cards/Grades
- All students will receive a final report card.
- Students in PK3-Grade2 will receive grades in a narrative form for all content areas.
- Students in grades 3-5 will receive combinations of grades in a narrative form or numerical grades in all content areas.
- Students in grades 6-8 will receive numerical grades.
- Final report cards and TerraNova results will be mailed to families by June 5th.
Planning Ahead for the 2020-2021 School Year
There will be a deep cleaning of St. Elizabeth Seton School including all common areas, classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, bathrooms, etc. Hand sanitizer stations will be installed in all classrooms and common areas. Safety procedures for all staff & students will be put in place for upcoming school year.
The 2020-2021 school year is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 10. We will follow directives from our leaders in the state and the Diocese of Venice for any changes. Communications will continue via email, social media, and the school website. Thank you for your flexibility!
Virtual Open House
Please refer family/friends to our awesome school and share the Open House link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uGChXQ7ft32fnxESMbsc9KAt7J9Saieg
Thank you!
Top Resources for Help During the Pandemic
United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund: Call 2-1-1 or 888-369-7688. The local number to the Collier County office location is 239-261-7112. The email address is uw211help@gmail.com.
Collier County Catholic Charities: 844-385-2404 and website: www.catholiccharitiesdov.org/locations/naples.
Harry Chapin Food Bank: https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/
St. Vincent DePaul Society: 239-775-2907 and website: https://www.svdpnaples.org/
FACTS Grant and Aid Reminder
A completed FACTS Grant & Aid application is required as part of student re-enrollment and is necessary to be considered for any tuition assistance, including parish assistance. Families seeking parish assistance for 2020-2021, must also contact the pastor at their home parish directly.
Applications are processed on a first-come basis in the order all documents are received, and funding is limited. Families can submit 2019 W2s and 2018 income tax returns. This change will not affect those who have already completed their application.
Please contact School Accountant, Mrs. Elaine Pearce at pearce@seseton.org with any questions. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Important Notice regarding the Step Up for Students (SUFS) Scholarship
Your family may qualify for an Income Based Scholarship! Please see updated Income Guidelines for various household sizes. Apply now as funds are limited and available first-come, first-served.
If you have already applied for an Income-Based Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year, please be on the lookout for your Step Up letter that includes Student ID. This will need to be submitted to the school to process your scholarship.
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Now more than ever, our school community needs donors and sponsors to support our mission. Please help spread the word to friends, family and others who believe in the importance of affordable, quality Catholic education now and for future generations. Support Seton by visiting https://saintelizabethseton.com/giving/
Night in Havana Gala Auction News!
We are happy to announce Night in Havana Gala Auction has been rescheduled to Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at the Vineyards Country Club! We will look forward to celebrating this fabulous event with our school community and friends at that time.
Please contact our Gala chair, Dr. Dianne Fabii, at fabii@seseton.org with any questions.
