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January 17, 2024

Reminders

• Friday, January 19 - PTO passholder out of uniform day
• Friday, January 19 - Early dismissal 1:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 24 - School mass, 8:45 am - all are welcome to attend
• Thursday, January 25 - Parent Teacher conferences - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
• Sunday, January 28 - Catholic Schools Week begins (see calendar of events below)

Preschool News

Preschool Webpage

Dear Preschool families,

Preschool Registration packets have been sent home to our current three-year-old students’ families and the 5-year-olds and siblings who requested packets. Completed registration packets should be returned to the Preschool office by Friday, January 26^th for priority registration. All current SASEAS school families are eligible for priority registration, so if you would like a registration packet for an incoming three, four, or five-year-old please contact the Preschool office at (513) 575-9900 or limberga@saseas.org.

Seton Preschool is also getting ready for the SASEAS Catholic School Showcase which will be held Wednesday, January 31^st, from 5:30-7:30. Our students can’t wait for you to come see the things they’ve been learning in Preschool.

The theme in our preschool classrooms is Hibernation. Mrs. Christina’s three-year-old class is learning about Penguins and their homes. In religion they are learning about Day 3 of the Creation story. Mrs. Maura’s classes are focusing on bears and bear caves. They will go on a bear hunt this week. In religion they are learning about days 4 and 5 of the creation story.

Mrs. Sheila and Mrs. Jenny’s four-year-old classes are creating a Hibernation Chart in Science as they learn about animals that hibernate, migrate, or adapt to the environment in which they live. They are looking forward to their Hibernation Day when they can bring a teddy bear to school and wear PJs. Mrs. Kate’s four-year-old class is studying animal habitats while sorting animals by those that live on land, in water, or both. The religion lesson this week is “The Good Shepherd”.

Our five-year-old class is learning about the animals that sleep during the winter and are focusing on bears. They are making bear caves in art and writing the names of hibernating animal names in language arts. They also get to participate in a Hibernation Celebration. They wear their pajamas to school and bring in a stuffed bear.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Aimee

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SHARED TREATS IN THE CLASSROOM

The health and well-being of all students at SASEAS is a priority. Our allergy policy states, all shared treats must be peanut and tree nut safe. This means that not only should the treats not contain peanuts or tree nuts as ingredients, but they must also be processed in facilities that are free from these allergens. Even trace amounts of these allergens can cause serious reactions.

Moving forward all shared treats will be submitted to the health room for approval by Mrs. Powderly. If the treat meets the necessary criteria it will be shared. If the item does not meet the criteria it will be sent home. By adhering to this policy, it creates a safer and inclusive environment for all students. Please use the attached list when choosing a snack. If you have questions about a particular item not listed please ask me. I understand this may require an adjustment.

I appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please feel free to contact me.

Scholarship Opportunities

SASEAS School offers and accepts a number of scholarship opportunities and grant programs to assist our SASEAS school families. Families are encouraged to apply for any and all scholarship/grant opportunities.

EdChoice Scholarship Traditional                   K-8          $6,166 per student

This program provides scholarship opportunities for K-12 students who reside within the district of a low performing public school.  Scholarship opportunities also apply to students who reside with a legal custodial guardian.  EdChoice Scholarships apply towards tuition only; school fees are still the responsibility of the family. 

EdChoice Scholarship Expansion                   K-8 $650 - $6,166 per student

This program provides scholarship opportunities for K-12 students based on the family’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in relation to the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL).  Those under 450% FPL qualify for a full scholarship, with scholarships being reduced by a tiered method for those families above 450% FPL.  EdChoice Scholarships apply towards tuition only; school fees are still the responsibility of the family. 

EdChoice Traditional and Expansion Scholarships new and renewal applications open on February 1, 2024 and close on June 30, 2025.  You must be registered (and registration fee paid) for the 2024-2025 school year to apply.

Catholic Education Foundation (CEF)                   PS-8               $1,200 per student                                                                                         

Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) this is an annual need-based scholarship for up to $1200 for students in Preschool through grade 8. Families may apply through the FACTS Grant and Aid Application. Scholarship information is pending and will be published once it is finalized. Application deadline is February 25, 2024.

CEF Welcome Scholarship                                       PS-8                      $1,000 per student

Catholic Education Foundation Welcome Scholarship is again being offered to a limited number of eligible Preschool through grade 8 students. To qualify the student must be the first child of the applicant to attend a Catholic School. Please visit CatholicBestChoice.org for more details and instructions on how to apply. Application deadline opens on January 8, 2024 and remains open as funds allow.

Application for the CEF programs can be accessed through the school web site www.saseasschool.org by clicking on the FACTS link or by going directly to online.factsmgt.com/aid.

SASEAS School Support Scholarship                    PS-8                             Amounts Vary

St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School and Parishes recognize that even with the above scholarship opportunities, some families may  have an additional need to make Catholic education affordable.  Families in need of additional support may apply for a scholarship via the FACTS online application. 

St. Andrew - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Catholic Schools Week Event Calendar

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

• Thursday, January 18 - French Toast and sausage
• Friday, January 19 - Early Dismissal, no lunch
• Monday, January 22 - Spaghetti with garlic bread
• Tuesday, January 23 - Grilled Cheese w Tomato Soup
• Wednesday, January 24 - Papa John's Pizza

This sign-up is for January. The Wednesday volunteers can now come at 11:45am and please stay until 1:15 pm. Also there is an opportunity to make donuts on January 4th.  Remember if there is a special date you would like to work in the cafeteria let me know and I will add you in advance. One Safe Parish trained parent, grandparent, or relative volunteer per day is needed in the cafeteria each day to assist with service. Thank you again for all that you do for our children.

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR ST. ANDREW - ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL 33% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE

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Join The Action - Coordinator Positions and Board Position Available!

Boosters is looking for the following volunteers:

Secretary, Registration Coordinator, Uniform Coordinator and Vice President for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested and want to know more about the three positions, please reach out to Michelle McCord at michellekwalter@yahoo.com or Jason Reeves at saseasboosterspresident@gmail.com. We offer the opportunity to do a shadow year now if interested.

Thank you for your consideration and we are humbled by the many volunteers SASEAS has. All of this would not be possible without the support from Parents and Parishioners. 

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Attention All 4th-12th grade students!

St Mary Magdalene Parish Family is pleased to announce that we will attend the Youth Choral Festival in Louisville on March 9th, 2024. Pueri Cantores, the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church, invites all parish and school treble and mixed voice choirs (grades 4-12) in the region to participate in a Festival and Mass. Singers will unite with hundreds of their peers as one combined choir to sing beautiful music from the Church's rich historical repertoire. This wonderful festival is sure to enrich and enhance your child’s faith as well as being a musical experience they will remember for life.

We will hold practices after school and or on Saturdays, as yet to be determined. There is a deadline to register before February 1st. Please contact our music directors to sign up and for more information. Barbara Blasch at barbarabensonblasch@gmail.com, Dovile Krempasky at dovilekrempasky@gmail.com, or Paul Bresciani at pbresciani@stveronica.org