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March 6, 2024

Preschool News

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Dear Preschool families,

We are so happy to have some days of nice weather so we can get out on the playground again!

Mrs. Christina’s class is learning about Seasons and Weather Changes. They are using droppers to make rain art and counting raindrops to match cloud numbers. In religion they are learning about Noah’s Ark.

Mrs. Maura’s classes are talking about Spring. They are learning what a plant needs to grow and are planting shamrock seeds. In religion they will learn about Jesus walking on water.

Our four-year-old classes are learning about Weather Changes. They are making a rain cloud craft with cotton balls and dripped blue paint. They are talking about weather predictions and the types of weather they will experience in the spring as they complete a “What’s the Weather” worksheet. The religion lesson this week is “Jesus calms the storm”.

The theme in the five-year-old class is Four Seasons and Meteorologists. They are talking about what a meteorologist does and watching weather forecasts each morning. In science they are using wind (their breath) to move objects through mazes. The religion lesson this week is that Jesus teaches us to be kind and fair. They are hearing the story of Zacchaeus who climbed a tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Aimee

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. 

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

• Thursday, March 7 - Pancakes w scrambled eggs
• Friday, March 8 - Papa Johns Cheese Pizza
• Monday, March 11 - Boneless chicken wings
• Tuesday, March 12 - Beef Taco w Fritos
• Wednesday, March 13 - Papa John's Pizza

March Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

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Join The Action - Coordinator Positions and Board Position Available!

Boosters is looking for the following volunteers:

Secretary, Registration Coordinator, and Uniform Coordinator 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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