Blessed Francis Seelos Academy
Weekly News
January 6, 2023
A Look Ahead
Monday, January 16th - Closed for Martin L. King Jr. Day
Thursday, January 19th - End of Report Period
Friday, January 20th - Closed for In-service/Clerical Day
Saturday, January 21st- Forensics Tournament at Butler Catholic
Saturday, January 21st - Athletic Association Spirit Night at the Court - Details to follow
Sunday, January 29th - Catholic Schools Week - Details to follow
Friday, February 10th - K to 8 JA Day with OLSH Presenters
Catholic Schools' Week
Family Ice Skate
Don't forget that the RSVP to the Family Ice Skate is due to the school office by Monday, Feb. 9th.

A schedule of all Catholic Schools' Week activities will be announced soon.

Keep an eye out for all volunteering opportunities.
Lunch
The Lunch menu can always be found on the school website as well as on your Family Portal.

The cafeteria staff is looking for additional volunteers to help with lunch throughout the year. Click here to sign up.
Emergency Closings and Delays
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed, this information will be announced via email, radio, and/or television. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL OR RECTORY FOR THIS INFORMATION.

In the event the school has a two-hour delay, all children should report to school by 10:15 am. Morning care is cancelled when school is delayed. If a district does not have a delay, the children from that district will follow their normal bussing schedule. If a public school has a delay when the school does not, those children may follow the delayed bussing schedule unless the parent/s can bring them.

Bussing is the responsibility of your local school district; therefore you must listen to their announcement and follow their directives for cancellations and delays. If your district cancels and we do not, there will be no bus service provided. Likewise, if we are on a two-hour delay and your district is running on a regular schedule, please do not put your child on the bus. Please note that children will not be admitted to the building nor will supervision be available if students arrive prior to the two-hour delay start time.

PLEASE NOTE: Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of a child's presence at the times we are in session, children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy of Excused Absence.
Neighbor's News
Please visit this link to our website for flyers from our neighboring businesses and high schools regarding upcoming events and sports clinics. New this week is registration for the North Pittsburgh Saints Lacrosse Clinic.
Did You Miss a Newsletter?
All of our weekly newsletters are on the school website. Go to Parents/Read the Latest or view here.
Fundraising
Save the Date
Trivia Night is back and will be held on February 18th in the Ryan Center. More details will follow soon. If you are interested in helping with the planning of this year's event, please email Beth Kunz.
Planning for the 16th annual Saint Aidan Parish Fish Fry at St. Alphonsus Church is well underway! In years past, we have served over 14,000 dinners during Lent, and raised thousands of dollars going directly to our parish and school!!

In 2023 we are happy to welcome back an indoor dining experience in our Ryan Center with a full menu. Take out is also available from the school cafeteria. 

We are accepting sponsorships to defray the cost of the event. Donations in any amount are welcome and appreciated, as well as tax-deductible. Families can sponsor a menu item or groups can pool their contribution and sponsor and item together. Own a business or know someone who does?? Sponsorship is a great way to get your business noticed by over 2,000 people a week!!

We hope that you will join us in sponsoring, volunteering or patronizing our award winning Fish Fry! Thank you for your consideration!

More information can be found at http://tinyurl.com/23StAidanfishfry
Gift Card Program
BUY GIFT CARDS, EARN TUITION REBATES
Shopping with gift cards is the best way to earn tuition because it fits right into your daily life. You don’t have to knock on doors or sell candy bars. And you don’t have to plan events.

Here are some ways you can earn with gift cards every day without a lot of extra planning. All you have to do is use gift cards to buy common items like these—and brands automatically give back to your organization.

  1. Gas & groceries: The household essentials that every family needs. Pay for your weekly gas and grocery bills with gift cards and watch your earnings add up. 
  2. Daily coffee runs: Coffee, tea, bagel, pastry? Whatever your guilty pleasure is, enjoy it knowing you’re earning a little something special.
  3. Home improvement: Earn while getting things done around the house. From small touch-ups to large remodeling projects, don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your hard work pay off even more.
  4. Travel: Whether your trip includes expenses for flights, gas, hotels, restaurants, or ride sharing, don't miss out on all of these opportunities to earn with gift cards.
  5. Employee appreciation: Do you own your own business or manage a team? Show your appreciation for their hard work with a gift card to their favorite lunch spot.
  6. Date night: Whether it’s quality time with your significant other or a few hours dedicated to the kids. Use gift cards to get dinner delivered and watch a movie at home, or plan a special night out. There are many entertainment and dining brands to choose from.
  7. Birthdays, holidays & special occasions: Use gift cards to pay for your child's birthday party, purchase decorations and supplies, or to buy presents and wrapping materials. 
  8. Streaming services: As temperatures start dropping, get cozy on the couch with your favorite flicks. Watch some new releases or enjoy your go-to TV shows.
  9. Books, games, and puzzles: Need alone time? Indulge in a good read. Want to connect with your family? Plan a family game night. It’s a fun way to bond over some friendly competition.
  10. Loungewear: Freshen up your weekend wear and work-from-home outfits by shopping for popular online brands.
Fundraising Partners
Visit our website for additional ways to support Seelos Academy through our fundraising partners.
If you have school news or announcements to send to school families, please email
Patty Anfang no later than Wednesday of each week for it to appear in the week’s news. Anything received after Wednesday will be included in the following week’s news.