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Greetings From Mr. Estes... | |
Dear SASEAS Families,
Wow! Our first annual Advent and Christmas celebration was a huge success last night! I’m sure all in attendance would agree that the students did a wonderful job. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and seeing our SASEAS community come together to exemplify the Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy this Advent Season and the birth of Christ offers to each of us. Thanks once again to our families, students, faculty, and staff for the extra time and energy invested in creating such a special night. A final thank you as well to Mrs. Niehaus and Mrs. Blasch for all they did to make this show a reality at our school. Well done!
Last week I wrote about our Adopt A Family program and the events that occurred on Friday to financially support that program. Through the efforts of our faculty, staff, and students, and the generosity of our families, we raised over four thousand dollars. This money will help provide support for twenty seven children in the Milford area identified through our local Saint Vincent DePaul Society. Our eighth grade students will be led by staff as they purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts to these families in time for Christmas. A special thank you to Mrs. Clayton and the junior high faculty involved in leading this generous effort; this is another excellent example of living out our call to serve Christ through serving others.
As one of our students eloquently pointed out in the performance last night, we are still in the Advent season. However, since next week is our final week in the building prior to our Christmas break we will be celebrating our annual Christmas Spirit Week. Please see the reminders section for a schedule of attire suggestions for the week.
Make it a great week !
Christ’s Peace,
Paul Estes
Principal
SASEAS School
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Reminders
- Friday, December 8 - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass at 8:45 am (Holyday of Obligation)
- Friday, December 8 - Early dismissal, 1:00 pm
- Monday, December 11 - Friday, December 15, Christmas Spirit Week!
- Wednesday, December 13 - School mass 8:45 am. All are Welcome to attend
- Wednesday, December 13 - Dine to Donate Wings & Rings
- Friday, December 15 - Last day of school before Christmas break; Christmas parties, grs. K-5 (2:00pm), 6-8 (1:15pm).
- Christmas break begins at the end of the day Friday, December 15 and classes resume on Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, January 3 - Classes resume
- Thursday, January 4 - Feast day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Friday, January 5 - Spirit Day
- Tuesday, January 9 - Spelling Bee (grades 6, 7, 8), 1:15 pm
- Wednesday, January 10 - School Mass, 8:45 am; all are welcome to attend
- Thursday, January 11 - Spelling Bee (grades 1-5). 1:15 pm
- Friday, January 12 - Trimester 2 midterm. Midterms distributed (grades 4-8)
- Friday, January 12 - Donuts with Dad, 7:15 am
- Friday, January 12 - DARE graduation, 2:00 pm, grade 5
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Dear Preschool families,
There has been a tremendous response to our St. Vincent DePaul giving tree. I want to personally thank all of the families who have purchased items for our 4 families in need. You have helped to ensure that these children will have an awesome Christmas. Thank you so much! Reminder: Giving Tree gifts are due back in the Preschool office by Wednesday, December 13th.
Our three-year-old classes are getting ready for Christmas. Mrs. Maura’s classes are discovering the Nativity while using their senses. They are opening the window, making the room dark, listening to animal sounds and discussing what they might see and smell. Mrs. Christina’s class is exploring the Nativity as well. They are making Nativity scenes in art, counting ornaments, and making candy cane patterns in math. In religion they are reading the Nativity story.
Our four-year-old classes are learning about the Christmas Story and making watercolor Nativity scenes. They are working on a Christmas Tree counting book in Math. In religion they are learning about St. Nicholas and reading The Sparkle Box which teaches them about giving Jesus a gift for Christmas that will bring Him joy.
The five-year-old class is learning about Christmas. They are identifying and cutting out shapes and using them to make Nativity scenes. They are very excited to have a Polar Express Day this week. They will wear Pajamas to school, have Polar Express themed activities, and a snack of hot chocolate and donuts. In religion they are discussing different ways that they can prepare for Christmas.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Aimee
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St. Andrew - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Calendar for 2023-2024
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WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
- Thursday, December 7 - Dutch waffle and sausage
- Friday, December 8 - Early dismissal, no lunch served
- Monday, December 11 - Cheeseburger or Hamburger
- Tuesday, December 12 - Cincinnati Cheese Coney
- Wednesday, December 13 - Papa Johns Pizza
- Thursday, December 14 - Christmas Brunch with donuts & sausage
- Friday, December 15 - Boneless Wings
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This sign-up is for December and January. The Wednesday volunteers can now come at 11:45am and please stay until 1:15 pm. Also there are two more opportunities to make donuts: on December 14th and 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.
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Dine to Donate
- Wings and Rings
- Wednesday, December 13th from 5PM-8PM
- Mention this fundraiser or show the flyer in the restaurant and 10% of your bill will be donated back to St. Andrew St. Elizabeth School PTO
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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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SMILE Emails
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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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