Week of August 24, 2020
What a phenomenal first week we have had transitioning Back to School! Many thanks to our dedicated Seton parents for your patience and cooperation. We continue to work together to insure a healthy and happy learning environment for our students and keep our campus safe. We appreciate all the hard work and commitment of our faculty and staff to ensure quality Catholic education for our in-school and distance learners. We are truly blessed and #SetonStrong!
Inclement Weather – Stay tuned
You will be notified by Sunday evening through the FACTS Family Portal and on our Facebook page if there is any cancellation of school due to weather conditions.
Prayers and Announcements
On Monday, August 24, we begin school-wide prayer led by our awesome 8th graders. We also begin our Student of the Week recognition for Grades PK3-2 and student birthday announcements. The video may be viewed on our YouTube channel (Seton Principal) and Facebook page: facebook.com/SESCatholicSchool.
School Mass
School masses are live streamed weekly. Our first school mass at church will be Friday, September 11 at 10am for grades 5-8 only. We will have a short tribute remembering the events of 9/11/2001 after mass. It will be a noon dismissal day with parent Zoom conferences in the afternoon.
Join us for Upcoming Events! (and invite your friends/family)
Virtual Auction!
Our Night in Havana Live Gala Event scheduled at the Vineyards Country Club on Sept. 26 is now a Streamlined Virtual Event!
You can place your bids remotely from Sept. 21@ 6pm to Sept. 26 @ 6pm to win beautiful gift baskets, gift certificates, and other fabulous items in a week-long of bidding fun. Please join us for this exciting event as together we overcome the challenges while supporting our great school.
If you have already purchased tickets for the Gala, you may:
- Use ticket purchase as a donation to the school (greatly appreciated 😊)
- Receive a credit for a future live event
- Request a refund
*Please email your preference to Dr. Fabii at fabii@seseton.org by August 24.
St. Elizabeth Seton Golf Benefit Tournament
We are hosting a Golf Benefit Tournament on Saturday, October 3 at Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz Carlton Resort in Naples. $145 per player includes all golf fees, goodie bag, awards, prizes, boxed lunch and more! Field limited to 50 players with safety protocols in place. Business or Family Sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit campus improvements. For information, contact Mrs. Groch at groch@seseton.org.
A few reminders…
- Health screenings to include temperature/mask checks for all before entering school
- Drop off K-8 – front of school; PK3-PK4 – 53rd Terrace SW
- NO PARK AND DROP
- 7:30am -7:40am socially distanced in gym
- 7:40am students report to homeroom
- 8:00am school day begins
- School-wide morning prayers will be viewed in classrooms
Students arriving after 8am – Parents must park and walk their child to the office call box; the student (only) will be admitted up to the office for a health screening; parent will remain on campus until screening protocol completed. Thank you for your cooperation!
School Uniform Update
Due to manufacturer delays:
- Girls K-8 may wear Khaki skorts
- Boys K-8 may wear black shorts/pants
Zavada’s Renegades Sportswear
- Online Ordering: https://www.renegadesfl.com/
Aftercare Program
Aftercare Regular Hours of Operation:
- 3:10-5:30 pm (full school days); 12:15-5:30 pm (early dismissal days)
- LOCATION: Parish Center
To use Aftercare services for the 2020-21 school year, all new and returning families must complete an aftercare registration form, submit the $20 registration fee, and the family’s FACTS Prepay account should have funds deposited. All aftercare charges are processed through your family’s FACTS Prepay Account-Aftercare. Click here for Aftercare Information Packet.
FACTS Reminder
Please be sure your payment plan for the 2020-21 school year is updated in your FACTS tuition account. Contact School Finance Manager, Mrs. Elaine Pearce at pearce@seseton.org with any questions. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Refer your family and friends to our wonderful school and receive a gift card!
Please pass along the attached Seton flyer to any new family you know who is interested in a superior education in spirit, mind, and body for their children. As a thank you for your referral, you will receive your choice of a $100 Amazon gift card, or a $100 tuition credit for every family you refer that enrolls through the 2020-2021 school year. Click here for Seton flyer.
Thank you for your support in spreading the good news about the St. Elizabeth Seton School family!
Building a Culture of Catholic Stewardship
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. See the many ways to support Seton by visiting https://saintelizabethseton.com/giving/
View our Back to School video for 2020-2021 at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HM2E-nM600
