Seton School Newsletter
A Year of Gratitude
September 27, 2019
From the Principal...
Dear Seton Families,
This month, our school wide theme was that our school is a welcoming place where every student feels like he or she belongs. In our morning announcements, we reminded students to welcome others and act and speak in safe, respectful, and responsible ways. In addition we reminded students of our school expectations.
In grades 4K-5 we also began teaching the Second Step program, which includes lessons that support these behaviors.
Support your child at home in welcoming others and acting and speaking in safe, respectful, and responsible ways. Please tell your child’s teacher if you have questions about specific ways you can help your child with these behaviors at home.
In October, our school wide theme is skills for learning: listening, focusing attention, using self-talk to stay on-task, and being assertive when asking for help with a learning task. In our morning announcements and PBIS assembly, we’ll be reminding students of these skills, which help students be successful learners.
Please tell your child’s teacher if you’d like more suggestions about supporting skills for learning at home.
Thank you for being a part of our Seton Catholic School Community.
Sincerely,
Dr. Stephanie Nardi, Principal
From the Board President...
My name is Paul Schweigl, and I am the president of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Board for the 2019-20 school year. I am chair of the theology department at Roncalli High School, where I have taught since 2011. My wife, Carrie, and I are members of Holy Name of Jesus Parish along with our kids, Elijah and Veronica (future Seton students!).
In my professional capacity as a theology teacher, I have had many opportunities to interact with graduates of Seton, and I have always come away impressed. Seton alumni consistently distinguish themselves through their willingness to learn, their knowledge of the Catholic faith, and the respect with which they treat others in our school community. In short, the presence of Seton graduates in my classroom has made it a better learning environment, without a doubt.
To what, or to whom, do I attribute this success? First and foremost, to the young men and women themselves, and the families who raised them. Secondly, to the teachers they had throughout their grade school years. It is clear to me that our teachers at Seton are professionals of the highest quality, who have done top-notch work from the time Seton was founded, despite several transitions over the history of our school. Finally, I believe our parish communities deserve a great deal of credit for the success of our school and the graduates it churns out.
A top priority of the school board this year is to develop a strategic plan to guide our school for the next few years. If you have any thoughts regarding what Seton does well, or how we might improve, please do not hesitate to send me an email at schweiglp@sheboyganseton.org.
Peace and All Good,
Paul Schweigl
SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS YEAR'S HALLOWEEN PARTY:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 5:30-8:00PM (Invites coming soon! And please note...there will be no middle school dance following the family portion of the party.)
We are looking for many volunteers to help make this party fun for all! If you are interested in helping out, the first planning meeting will be:
Monday, September 30
3:15pm in the conference room
Since it is right after pickup, children are welcome.
We will have a variety of sub-committees, so if there is any area(s) you are interested in helping with and can't make the meeting, just reply to this email and we'll get you connected with that sub-committee.
Sub-committees include:
-Food
-Decorations
-Games/music
-Arts & Crafts
-8th Grade Haunted House (8th graders and any willing 8th grade parents are responsible for handling this)
4-H Opportunity
Te gusta trabajar con niños? Formar parte de la comunidad? Ayudar para que nuestros vecindarios prosperen?
Entonces te queremos en nuestro equipo!
El programa de desarrollo juvenil 4H del condado de Sheboygan esta buscando a un(a) educador(a) de media jornada 50% para ayudar a alcanzar y promover la participación de diversas audiencias al enseñar, liderar y trabajar con aliados comunitarios. Para ver los detalles de la vacante y para saber cómo puede realizar una solicitud visite: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/502796/extension-educator
Do you like working with kids? Being part of the community? Helping our neighborhoods thrive?
Then we want you!
The Sheboygan County 4-H Youth Development Program is seeking a part-time 50% Extension Educator to help reach and engage diverse audiences through teaching, leading, and working with community partners. Please check out the position description and application process at https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/502796/extension-educator ! Share this with your friends, colleagues and neighbors.
It is a perfect fit for someone, that someone might be you!
Movie with Mary
Sunday, October 27 - 6:30 PM - St. Dominic's Church
Faith Development Committee will be hosting a movie night featuring Power In My Hands (80 mn. in length) at St. Dominic's Church for our entire community. All ages are encouraged and welcome to attend. Treats and refreshments served immediately following. All Seton Catholic Students will receive paw points or raffle tickets for attending!
An all-star cast uncovers the beauty, power and timelessness of the prayer of the Rosary. This incredible film helps viewers understand and grasp the power to transform individuals, families, communities, and America through praying the Rosary.
Prominent Catholic leaders present the profound beauty of the Rosary for people of all ages, and also share their own personal witness to this power in one’s hands. The film also tells unique stories of ordinary families from across America who have been deeply impacted by praying the Rosary. Any questions can be directed to Anne van Deventer (920-912-6185) or annemrabatin@hotmail.com.
We Are Reading...
Seton School Schedule
Please note we will be starting a bit earlier this year.
Daily Schedule
7:30 Front doors open. Children may wait in the foyer.
7:45 First bell- students may enter the classroom.
7:55 Beginning bell - classes begin for all students 4K through 8th Grade. Students will be marked tardy if not in their classroom at the 7:55 bell.
11:00 Dismissal of 4K half-day students (front of school)
11:00-1:00 Lunch and recess (times vary by grade level)
3:00 Dismissal- Monday through Friday
3:00-3:15 Playground is supervised for pick-up
3:00-5:30 Aftercare available in Seton cafetorium for $8/day
The school is not open to students before 7:30am. At 7:30am, students who are dropped off can enter the main doors on Superior Avenue and wait in the foyer until 7:45. Students may not be dropped off before 7:30am as there will be no supervision and our doors will be locked. Drop off time begins at 7:30am and school begins at 7:55am.
Safety for All
Please help us by following school policies and procedures. Parents, volunteers, and visitors MUST sign in at the office when they are in the school from 7:45 to 3:00. The only exception to this is the drop-off of a child in 4K or kindergarten. Those early childhood students may be walked to their classrooms beginning at 7:45. Any children in grades 1-8 should NOT be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the hallways. We will make an exception to this on the first week of school. Parents and guardians are welcome to drop-off forgotten items or leave messages for their children in the school office during the day. While you are welcome to come in for lunch with your child, please stop in the office to sign in when you arrive and sign out when you leave.
Door access during school hours is restricted. From 7:30 to 8am the front main doors on Superior and the back door off of the playground will be unlocked for student entry. Prior to 7:30, all doors will be locked to the building.
At 7:55am the back door will be locked. All students or guests arriving after 7:55am must enter through the main doors on Superior Avenue and go to the office to sign in. At no time during school hours, 7:30am to 3:30pm, should anyone be entering any of our other doors even if they have a key to the building. The main doors on Superior Avenue are the only allowed entrance from 7:55am to 3:30pm.
Together we can keep all of students and staff.
Drop-off and Pick-up
When picking up your children at the end of the day, our procedures are the same as last school year. In the back parking lot the drive through lane is for entering and exiting the lot only. There should be no students entering or exiting a vehicle in this lane.
Students in grades 5-8 may walk to a parked vehicle and may escort a younger sibling. Students in grades K-4 will remain behind the cones to be picked up by a parent or guardian. 4K students should be picked up in their classroom.
From Home and School
Save your Coke bottle caps and codes from 12 and 24-packs. Turning them in to school helps generate money for fundraising efforts.
Hansen Pizza orders are due on Friday, Sept. 27.
Seton Choir Begins September 24
All Seton students in Grades 2 - 8 are invited to join the Seton Choir! Rehearsals are in the Music Room on Tuesdays right after school from 3:00 - 3:45. (Students are dismissed onto the parking lot afterward.) This is a great opportunity to expand your singing skills as well as learning to sing harmony! The Choir will sing at some school Masses, the Seton concerts, and possibly some special events.
Our first rehearsal for this school year is Tuesday, September 24th. Students do not need to audition. A schedule and information sheet will be handed out at that first rehearsal. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Engman at 920-452-1571 or engmanj@sheboyganseton.org
Join REMIND
Playground Planning Committee
Weather and Other Closings or Delays
You can see our announcements on TMJ4, NBC26, and WBAY2. Closings and delays will also be posted on our school website, Facebook page, and Twitter. In addition, we will send out a recorded phone call and a REMIND.
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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)---The Expectations
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Email: info@sheboyganseton.org
Website: http://www.sheboyganseton.org/
Location: 814 Superior Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, United States
Phone: 920-452-1571
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Twitter: @Sheboygan_Seton