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April 9, 2025

Dear SASEAS Families,

At mass this morning Fr Del spoke about our friendship with Jesus and the role it plays in our relationship with, and devotion to, God. As part of his homily Fr Del began by asking students the qualities or traits that they believed made someone a good friend. I am happy to report that they responded very well. As Fr Del said, they clearly understand what it means to be a good friend. He then went on to point out that Lent is a good time for us to work on our friendship with Jesus. Coincidentally, I just watched a video on Tuesday of our new Archbishop, Robert Casey, expressing his gratitude to Jesus and stating that he has been a friend of Jesus since he was a child. As I am writing this I am becoming mindful that these significant nudges usually come in threes for me; last night I attended a parish family event where several people spoke of the need for genuine friendship, especially with Jesus Christ. We begin Holy Week next week and I think my focus will be on strengthening my friendship with Jesus. I hope you’ll consider joining me.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Archbishop Robert G. Casey to our archdiocese. Archbishop Casey took time on his first day in office, please see the photo included here, to speak with the principals of the archdiocese during an already scheduled virtual meeting; he entertained questions for about 15 mins as well. He mentioned that his staff suggested this photo and he agreed that it was a good idea. I enjoyed our virtual time with him and hope he can make time amidst what I am sure is an incredibly busy schedule to visit our school soon.

Following mass today our school community and guests, along with Fr. Del, celebrated our monthly character awards; thank you to the family members and guests who joined us. The Saint for March was Saint Joseph and the character trait being recognized was Joy. Congratulations to Abigail Algren, Jack DeNicola, Tiago Kassner, Ashleigh Danino, Olivia Hill, Braxton Gray, Alex Reeder, Genna Zielinski, Dale Monteith, and Derek Shaw. As we witnessed at the presentation of certificates, your joyfulness can be contagious, thank you for sharing.

As part of our school community Lenten journey together, the eighth grade students will present a shadows rendition of Stations of the Cross. Please join us next Wednesday, April 16, at 2:30 in the school cafeteria for a very moving and prayerful experience of Christ’s Passion. 

Make it a great week!

Paul Estes

Principal

SASEAS School

Reminders

• Friday, April 11 - Muffins with Mom; 7:15am - 8:15am
• Tuesday, April 15 - Kindergarten signing, 6:30pm
• Wednesday, April 16 - School mass 8:45am; all are welcome to attend
• Wednesday, April 16 - Shadow Stations of the Cross 2:30pm in the cafeteria
• Thursday, April 17 - Holy Thursday; Spring break begins, no school
• Friday, April 18 - Good Friday. no school
• Sunday, April 20 - Easter
• Monday, April 28 - Classes resume

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, April 29 - Map testing grades 2-8
• Wednesday, April 30 - School mass 8:45am; all are welcome to attend
• Thursday, May 1 - Map testing grades 2-8
• Friday, May 2 - May Crowning 9:00am; Grandparents day, early dismissal
• Saturday May 3 - First Communion mass - St. Andrew 5:15pm
• Sunday, May 4 - First Communion mass - St. Andrew 9:00am/11:00am
• Tuesday, May 6 - Lifetouch candid pictures (8th grade may wear high school sweatshirts/t shirts)
• Wednesday, May 7 - School mass 8:45am; all are welcome to attend
• Thursday, May 8 - Grades 2 & 3 field trip to Glenwood Gardens
• Friday, May 9 - 8th grade leaves for Washington DC, Grade 3 MayDay, Grades 6 & 7 Science day field trip to Kings Island
• Saturday, May 10 - First Communion mass - Elizabeth Seton 5:00pm
• Sunday, May 11 - First Communion mass - Elizabeth Seton 8:00am/10:00am

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

• Thursday, April 10 - Pancakes and Sausage
• Friday, April 11 - Mac n Cheese
• Monday, April 14 - Pizza Dippers
• Tuesday, April 15 - Cinti Cheese Coney
• Wednesday, April 16 - Papa John's pizza

Preschool News

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The theme in our preschool classes this week is Spring and Easter. The children in Mrs. Christina’s classes are learning about the signs of Spring and are making patterns with spring items. They are also working on their surprise gifts for the Spring Tea.

Mrs. Sheila’s class is finishing their unit on ponds by completing their Pond-Life art project. They will wake up their hibernating bears this week and they are starting to talk about Easter. In religion they will learn about Jesus rising from the dead.

The four-year-old classes are focusing on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. They are working on a Lenten Booklet which tells them the Easter Story. They are counting Jelly Beans in math, and weighing plastic eggs stuffed with different objects in science. In religion and art they are making a “He is Risen” craft.

Mrs. Liz’s five-year-old class is learning about plants. They are planting Lima Bean seeds in a CD case so they can observe root and stem growth. In math they are making flowers with shapes and practicing addition. In science they dissecting out the parts of a plant and are planting grass seed so they can learn what a plant needs to grow. In religion they are learning about taking care of the Earth.



Have a great week!



Aimee Limberg



May Crowning and Grandparents Day

Preschool Edition!

Friday, May 2, 2025

Rosary at 9:00 am

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

1) Grandparents of 3-day and 5-day preschoolers are invited to meet their grandchild in

their preschool classroom prior to Rosary at 8:40 am to take them to church, or if they

would prefer not to attend the Rosary and May Crowning, they may meet their

preschooler in their preschool classroom at 9:50 am.

2) Grandparents of 2-day preschoolers and those in afternoon classes are invited to bring

their grandparents to Rosary and May Crowning on Friday at 8:40 am, or come to the

Reception in the school cafeteria at 9:50 am.

3) Following the Rosary there will be a Reception in the cafeteria and a Book Fair in the

Gymnasium (Cash or Check only!).

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We are looking for dads or other volunteers to help serve muffins or bring in fruit/drinks for Muffins with Mom this coming Friday, April 11.

• The Muffins with Mom Event runs from 7:15am to 8:15am.

• The volunteer time would be from 6:45am to 8:30am.

• If you are donating fruit or drinks please bring them to school by Thursday afternoon.

If you have any questions, please contact Mike Detzel at detzelmd09@yahoo.com

Thank you in advance for helping to make these events memorable for all!



Are you passionate about making a difference in your child's school community? Do you have ideas to share and a willingness to serve? Nominations are now open for the following PTO positions:

• Treasurer
• Vice President
• Junior High Vice President
• Preschool Vice President

Please attend the PTO April 8 meeting (6:30pm) for more information or email pto@saseas.org

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