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Greetings From Mr. Estes... |
Dear SASEAS Families,
It is great having the faculty, staff, and students back in the building! As Fr Del mentioned this morning at mass, the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton church is really just a building, the people are the true Church; this applies to our school as well. We each bring our own unique God given talents and gifts to the building to create an environment that serves the Church while learning and growing together. Additionally, there is something very special about the beginning of a new school year. I know many of us are reluctant to see the lazy days of summer end; although there is definitely an adjustment period, I feel fortunate to witness the excitement and joy that I experience as our SASEAS community comes back together following the summer break.
With a return to school also comes the need for a return to necessary routines in our lives. I must admit that getting everyone out the door each morning is not something that I miss from my earlier parenting days. Just a friendly reminder that students need to be in the building each day by 8:25. In addition to morning prayer, pledge, and announcements, teachers conduct several “housekeeping” activities during the ten minute period between 8:25 and 8:35 so every minute counts.
I would also like to take this opportunity to highlight a couple of important components of our drop off and pick up procedures for car riders. When dropping off in the morning, please drive forward to the preschool/gym entrance if you are the first car in line. If you aren’t the first car, please park as close as safely possible to the car in front of you. This seems like a little thing but it can greatly help us avoid blocking traffic on Buckwheat road each morning. When picking up in the afternoon, please drive forward to the cone that is located just off the drive in the back of the preschool playground area. Again, if you aren’t the first car, please park as close as safely possible to the car in front of you. This enables us to get all students into their cars safely while remaining visible to the staff who are helping students exit the building.
There is still time to apply for the Ohio EdChoice Expansion program which provides universal school choice eligibility. The deadline to apply for full tuition funding is Oct 15, 2023. See below for information on how to apply.
I want to thank everyone for a great start to the year! There are always little adjustments that need to be made as we settle into our routines but I am very pleased with how things have gone these first few days. I’m looking forward to another great year growing and learning together as disciples of Christ.
Make it a great week!
God Bless,
Paul Estes
Principal
SASEAS School
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REMINDERS...
- Spirit Day, this Friday September 1
- September 4, No School - Labor Day
- September 7, Meet The Teacher - grades 6, 7, 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- September 8, Early Dismissal - 1:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS......
- September 12 - Confirmation meeting for grades 7/8 at St. Veronica 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- September 13 - School Mass, 8:45 am. All are Welcome to come and worship with us.
- September 14, Meet The Teacher - grades 1 to 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Thursday, September 14 - Fall Picture Day (in uniform)
- Friday, September 15 - Out of Uniform for PTO Pass holders
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Preschool News
Welcome to the start of another school year at Seton Preschool! We had such a wonderful time meeting all of you on our Orientation Days last week. We have also enjoyed greeting all our preschoolers on their first official days of school. They are doing a great job transitioning from home to school.
All of our classes have a “Back to School” theme this week. The children are getting to know their classroom routines and getting to know each other. They are learning when they should sit for circle time, and when it is time to play. They are also learning some new songs and some prayers. Be sure to ask them what sorts of things they are doing at school this week.
During drop off in the morning there is a lot of activity in the parking lot, especially at 8:20, so please keep a close watch on your child and be very careful pulling your car in and out of the lot. Here is a quick reminder about morning pick-up. If you have children in the morning sessions (8:20-11:20) and you are picking up behind the school, please don’t drive through any groups of elementary school children who have come outside for recess. They get out on the playground by the church at 11:30. If you see the green and orange cones up, please come to the front door of the preschool for pickup. Even if it is a little before 11:30 and the cones aren’t up yet, if you see children on the playground, please come to the front entrance for pickup. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all our students safe.
We are looking forward to a very fun and exciting school year!
Aimee Limberg
Preschool Director
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7th GRADE: All incoming 7th graders are required to receive two vaccines. State law requires students entering 7th grade receive one dose of Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) and 1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate. Please send a copy of the vaccine record to the school nurse. Documentation is required by the 14th day of school. If not received by the 14th day your child will not be able to attend until proof is provided of the vaccines.
KINDERGARTEN: All Kindergarteners are required to have the following health forms on file: immunization record, physical examination, oral assessment, health history and authorization to disclose immunization information. These forms were provided in the school registration packet. All forms must be completed and returned to the school nurse by the 14th day of school. Any forms not received by this deadline will result in your child being excluded from school until they have been received.
Each student needs an Emergency Medical Form on file (yellow form in first day of school packet).
Any student requiring medication administration or has a health plan please complete the specific paperwork that was given to your student.
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Ohio EdChoice Expansion
Every student in Ohio can now qualify for Ohio EdChoice Expansion for the 2023-2024 school year since the passing of HB33 which provides universal school choice eligibility. The Ohio Department of Education will now begin accepting NEW applications for EdChoice Expansion. Scholarship amounts are income-based.
Please submit your application promptly. The Ohio Department of Education has established an application deadline of October 15 to receive full year funding available for your household. After that deadline, the funds will be prorated and awarded according to the date of acceptance. Until your scholarship is confirmed by the State of Ohio, you must continue to make your agreed upon tuition payments. Families currently participating in EdChoice, who have already submitted renewal paperwork, will not need to submit any additional forms.
THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Items to submit to St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School via reeds@saseas.org or mailed/hand delivered to Sandy Reed in the school office.
PART ONE
Along with the application you will need to supply the following:
Proof of Residence (most recent utility bill: Duke Energy or water)
A copy of your child’s birth certificate
Authorization to deposit payments (one per student) Click Here
If you choose to email the documents, please upload as separate pdf files with defining titles (example: Reed Application, Reed Residence (utility bill), Reed birth certificate and Reed authorization).
PART TWO
Items to submit for Income Verification to the State (this you must do on your own):
Complete and submit the Income Verification Online Form (Parent completes and submits directly to ODE.) The application will not be processed by the state until the Income Verification is complete.
Once St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School receives confirmation of your awarded amount, the 2023-2024 tuition account will be uploaded with the award and any adjustments to your current financial aid. Please continue to make your monthly payments. Once we are notified by Ohio Department of Education of your award, we will make the necessary adjustments to the remaining payments on your plan. Any account that has been paid in full will receive a refund once the funds have been received by the school.
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St. Andrew - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Calendar for 2023-2024
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FIRST DAY PACKET
Please return Pupil Information Form, Emergency Medical Information Form, Title 1 Form, and Signed Handbook Form by Friday, September 1, 2023. It is imperative that we have this information on file in case of a school emergency.
Also, grades 6, 7, and 8 please send in Student fees by Friday, September 1, 2023.
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Picture Day
Picture day is Thursday, September 14, 2023. Students will be photographed in uniform.
and use Picture Day ID: EVT3RD6S3
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Welcome back to school!
The cafeteria is back open for business and your help is needed!
One Safe Parish trained parent, grandparent, or relative volunteer per day is needed in the cafeteria to assist with service.
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Our first PTO meeting is scheduled for September 12 at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited to join. Help us deliver our mission of providing educational, cultural and recreational experiences for our students and families. |
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2023-2024 PTO Board
Clara Kassner – President
Melissa Mosteller – VP K-5
Mike Detzel – VP 6-8
Joy King and Mandy Heid – Co-VPs of Preschool
Melanie Moore – Treasurer
Stephanie Vezina - Secretary
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Boosters has opened a year-round online spirit wear shop provided through U Sports. A portion of all purchases will support our SASEAS Athletics Program. Items are available in multiple color and logo combinations in men, women and youth sizes. All items on this site are for spirit wear only (not uniform approved for school).
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SMILE NEWS.....
ORIENTATION/INFORMATION MEETING FOR PARENTS of 7th and 8th GRADERS PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION
Tuesday, September 12th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM there will be an informational meeting for Parents of students in grades 7 and 8 focusing on the preparation process for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The meeting is for families in all three parishes in the St Mary Magdalene Parish Family and will be held at St Veronica in the Church.
SMILE Emails
Do you want to receive SMILE emails? Go to https://tinyurl.com/smilecontact to complete the form and you'll be all set! Your email will not be used for anything other than SMILE information.
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Rosary Club
Please join us every Friday after school in the church to pray the rosary. All are Welcome! It will only take 15 minutes of your time. Students should be picked up from the church.
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Sing to the Lord a new song!
The St Andrew - St Elizabeth Ann Seton Children’s Choir, open to grades 3 and above, is a place where students combine their love of singing, learning, and their Catholic faith, all into one meaningful experience! Practices are usually held two Tuesdays a month after school until 4 p.m. with the first practice on September 19th.
Come share in the joy of singing! For questions and to sign up your child, please contact our music teacher, Mrs. Theresa Niehaus, niehaust@saseas.org, Barb Blasch,
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It's That Time of Year Again!
Time to order your Mums, Mumkins and Mumsters from your favorite 6, 7, or 8th grader and help support the student trip to Washington DC. Go to www.fundraiseit.org to order by entering a student's name or the school name. Sale begins today, August 30 and ends September 13. Delivery day is Saturday, September 30, 2023.
For more information or questions, please contact Sheila Martin, martins@saseas.org
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St. Andrew - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (Preschool-8th) | 513-575-0093 | 5900 Buckwheat Road | Milford, OH 45150
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