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January 24, 2024

Preschool News

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Dear Preschool families,

Preschool Registration packets have been sent home.

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. 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.

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

Mrs. Maura’s 3-year-old classes are finishing their unit on hibernation. They are finding out what bears like to eat and where they live, and they are feeding the bears they made in art so they are ready to hibernate. They will have a pajama day to celebrate hibernation on Thursday.

Mrs. Christina’s 3-year-old class is learning about Arctic Animals. They are making Snowy Owls in art and counting Arctic Animals in math. In religion our threes are studying the Creation Story.

Our 4-year-old classes are learning about the Five Senses this week. This week they are exploring the senses of sight and sound. They are working with I Spy books to learn about their sense of sight. They will make Rain sticks in art this week and in science they are playing Sound Bingo. They are also playing a “Guess the Animal Sound” game. The religion lesson this week is “God Made Music”.

The 5-year-old class is learning about penguins this week. They are making Emperor Penguins in art and finding out if they are taller than a penguin. In science they are exploring whether something is transparent or opaque by answering the question, “Does light shine through it?”. In religion they are learning that “Jesus feeds the crowd with 5 loaves and 2 fish”.

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

St. Andrew - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Catholic Schools Week Showcase

We invite you to explore our school

during the SASEAS School Showcase

to see all the wonderful artwork and projects our students have created!

In many classrooms, you will find STREAM activities that your family can complete together. Make sure you stop by every classroom for saint clues…find them all and win a prize!

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

• Thursday, January 25 - Dutch waffle and sausage
• Friday, January 26 - Boneless wings w soft pretzel
• Monday, January 29 - Corn Dog
• Tuesday, January 30 - Beef and Cheddar sandwich
• Wednesday, January 31 - 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.

Attention all Preschool through 8th Graders! Bring your mom (or aunt, sister, etc)

for a fun evening of carnival games, drinks, snacks and treats!

RSVP today! (WALK-INS WELCOME)

Parents! We need your help to make, bake or buy items for the teacher/staff lunch next Friday, February 2.



Please click this link to sign up.

Thank you for all you do for our children, teachers and staff!

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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