Week of Feb. 10, 2025
Upcoming Events:
- Mon., Feb. 10 – No School – Teacher Professional Development
- Fri., Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day! *There will be a $2.00 out of uniform day – students may dress in Valentine colors, socks, headbands, etc. following the guidelines for out of uniform day explained on p. 12 of the Handbook. The money collected will be donated toward California wildfire relief.
- Mon. Feb. 17 – No School – President’s Day
- Feb. 18-March 14 – Terra Nova Standardized Testing grades 2-8
- Sat., Feb. 22 – SES Gala & Auction 6-10:00pm at Heritage Bay Golf & CC
- Fri., Feb. 28 – Spring Portraits
- March 10-14 – No School for Spring Break
- Wed., March 19 – Christian Character Awards at morning prayers in Gym
- Sat., March 22 – Father Daughter Dance 6-8:00pm in the Gym
- Fri., April 4 – Noon Dismissal
- Wed., April 16 – Christian Character Awards at morning prayers in Gym
- Thurs., April 17-21 – Easter Break
- Thurs., April 24 – Donuts with Deputies 7:30-8:30am
Attention All Parents of Students in Grades K-8! Please complete form attached by Feb. 14, 2025 to help our school receive funding for tutoring and other student services and resources. Thank you!
DOWNLOAD THE IDF FORMLast call…please don’t miss the SES Gala & Auction!
Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 6-10:00pm at Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club. RSVP’s due now!
Are you in Need of Volunteer Hours? Many helpers are needed to make our Gala a success-double or triple hours given for Gala help. (Stay tuned for Sign-up Genius being sent home in a separate email).
- Help loading truck at school Friday, 2/21 at 3:20-4:20pm
- Setup auction items, tables & décor at Heritage Golf & CC venue 2/22 @ 10am-1pm
- Runners to get auction packages, baskets at close of auction 9pm-10:15pm
- Helpers for tear down/cleanup at end of evening 10pm-11pm; take some décor items back home and return to school on 2/24 (triple hours)
- General help to stay during the event 6pm-11pm (triple hours)
Contact Mrs. Prieto at prieto@seseton.org if you would like to help with the Gala.
Many thanks to Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsors and Donors to Date!
Millionaire’s Row VIP Event Sponsor ~ $25,000
St. Agnes Catholic Church
St. William Catholic Church
Mr. and Mrs. Dave White
Triple Crown VIP Sponsors ~ $20,000
St. Leo Catholic Church
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Run for the Roses Sponsor ~ $15,000
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
Trifecta Sponsor ~ $10,000
St. Columbkille Catholic Church
Photo Finish Sponsor ~ $5,000
San Marco Catholic Church
Churchill Downs Sponsors ~ $1,000
Leo’s Painting
Dr. Laura Chang Kit, Encore Urology
Dr. Cait Smiles
Treescaping of Naples
Ribellino Family (plus Teacher Sponsors)
Teacher Sponsors and Other Donors
- Brigid Soldavini, CPA
- Harry Engel Family
- St. Finbarr Parish
- Juliana Kierstein
- M. Hoppe
- Pinch A Penny #105
- Palmese Family
- Graebner Family
- Todd Family
- Theriault Family
- McFee Family
We are very grateful to ALL Seton Parents who donated items for our awesome Class Baskets, or made cash or gift card donations to make our event a great success!
Business Partner Auction Donors:
- Artis-Naples
- Bayfront Inn
- Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar
- Busch Gardens
- Butterfly World
- Churchill Downs, Inc.
- Clearwater Aquarium
- Conservancy of SW Florida
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery
- Coopertown Airboats
- Crayola Experience
- D’Amico & Partners
- Dillards Coconut Point
- Dr. Cait Smiles Dentistry & Aesthetics
- Elite Jets, Naples Airport
- Estero River Outfitters
- Florida Everblades
- Flowers of Naples & Events
- Fogo de Chão
- Forest Glen Golf & Country Club
- Foxfire Country Club
- Golisano Children’s Museum
- Hasen Plastic Surgery & Med Spa of Naples
- Holocaust Museum
- Inn at Pelican Bay
- Jon Niven Photography
- Kensington Country Club
- Key West Express LLC
- Law Office of Conrad Willkomm, P.A.
- Miami Zoo
- Museum of Discovery and Science
- Naples Botanical Garden
- Naples Princess
- Naples Transportation and Tours
- Oil Well Craft Beer
- Orlando Science Center
- Panther Run Golf Club
- PGA of America South Florida
- Pure Florida
- Ridgway Bar and Grill
- Rookery at Marco/Hammock Bay Golf Club
- Salon Sarracino
- Seminole Casino Hotel
- Solar Nails & Spa
- Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club
- Steamboat Natchez
- Syren Oyster & Cocktail Bar
- Tacos and Tequila Cantina
- Theatre Zone
- The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
- The Claw Bar
- The Pub/Bean of Ave Maria
- Tom Trovato Floral Designs
- TopGolf
- Total Wine & More
- Trader Joe’s
- Worthington Golf & CC
Our annual Gala & Auction on Feb. 22nd is fast approaching, and we hope you’re planning to join us! As our largest fundraiser of the year, this event plays a vital role in supporting our school, and we need everyone’s participation to make it a great success.
This year’s theme is The Kentucky Derby, promising an unforgettable evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising for a great cause—our students and school community!
Ticket reservations are available online at www.SaintElizabethSeton.com/Gala or by sending a check with your RSVP from the invitation. Thank you to all the parents who have already purchased tickets, sponsored, or donated to the auction. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!
Each year, we reach out to Seton families, local businesses, and community members to gather sponsorships and auction items. Below is how you can help while earning volunteer hours. (Volunteer hours are valued at 1 hour per $20 value donation. Please be sure to submit your hours for any volunteer work (or donations) to office@seseton.org.)
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Business or Family Sponsorships: Whether you own a business or simply wish to support, sponsorships are a great way to contribute. Packages start at $350 (which sponsors two teachers/staff), and at the $1,000 level, your sponsorship includes two tickets to the event! (see attached)
- Program Sponsor: Advertise your business on the back cover of the Gala program for just $500. (first come/first served)
Yearbook News!
- Order your SES 2024-25 School Yearbook memories today (see order form).
- Don’t miss the opportunity to feature your business in the Yearbook printed in high-quality full color (see ad for details)
News from Saint William Parish
On March 8th, Saint William will be hosting its inaugural Gala for the homeless titled: A Night of Building HOPE. HOPE stands for Homeless Outreach Program for Empowerment. Saint William HOPE is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Naples. Their mission is driven by a deep sense of compassion and a belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. Through their dedicated efforts, they aim to empower lives, restore hope, and create a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
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