Seton School Newsletter
September 28, 2018
Grandparents' Day at Seton School
8:15 Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church
9:00 Tour the building with your grandchildren (optional)
9:15-11:00 Bingo in the cafetorium (arrive anytime after your tour)
Tuesday, Oct 2, 2018, 08:15 AM
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Superior Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, USA
Grade 8 Won the Attendance Award for September!
Pet Blessing
On Sunday, October 7th at 2:15 pm we will hold a pet blessing on the Seton School playground. We will invoke the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi. In order to avoid any unplanned incident (I am thinking hypothetically of a first encounter between a pet falcon and a pet hamster J) please make sure your pet is on a leash or in a cage during the blessing.
Fr. Gideon Buya
Seton School Halloween Party
Friday, Oct 26, 2018, 05:30 PM
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Superior Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, USA
Halloween Party Planning Meeting
Home & School is beginning to plan for the all-school Halloween Party that will take place the evening of October 26th. In preparation, we will be holding our first planning meeting:
Tuesday, October 2nd
6:00-7:30pm
Location: 1st floor Teacher's Lounge
Anyone wanting to help in any of the areas (games, food, crafts/activities tables, dj, decorations) please join us!! Bring your ideas! And no past experience is needed! If you are new to the planning committee, we welcome you to come and learn more about how you can help this fun family event.
If you want to help but cannot make this meeting time, please send us a quick note saying how or where you would like to help.
Early Release Days
During the 2018-2019 school year, Seton Catholic has five scheduled early release days. The early release days are:
November 15, 2018
December 21, 2018
January 18, 2019
May 24, 2019
June 12, 2019.
On those days, Seton Catholic will be dismissing at 12:30. Unfortunately, our bus company has refused to provide after school bus serve to our bus students on those five days. Therefore, parents will need to make other arrangements for their children. The YMCA aftercare has agreed to provide aftercare serviced on those days beginning at 12:30. More information will be sent home soon from the YMCA.
Wisconsin Forward 2017-18 Test Results
In English language arts we have 59.9% of students who scored proficient or advanced. As we are considered our own district, we have no district comparison scores. Sheboygan Area Public Schools scored 40% proficient or advanced and the state scored 44%.
In math we have 53% of students who scored proficient or advanced. Sheboygan Area Public Schools scored 38% proficient or advanced and the state scored 43%.
In science we have 71% of students who scored proficient or advanced. Sheboygan Area Public Schools scored 45% proficient or advanced and the state scored 50%.
In social studies we have 88% of students who scored proficient or advanced. Sheboygan Area Public Schools scored 45% proficient or advanced and the state scored 50%.
After our students are tested during the spring of 2019, we will have two years of data which will provide the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction with the data necessary to issue a Wisconsin State School Report Card for Seton Catholic. At that time we will be able to see how our scores and attendance match up to other Sheboygan private schools who took the WI Forward, our public school neighbors, and to other schools in the state.
*All Sheboygan Area Public and state scores are based on published results for 2016-17. Click on the image below for a larger view.
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From Home and School...
Grandparents Day is Tuesday October 2nd. If you wish to donate items or lend your time the day of the event, there are still slots available. We are still looking for people to help with set up, serving and clean up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448A9AC2FA1F94-grandparents
Start saving your Box Tops! First turn in day will be Friday October 26th. Students who turn in at least 20 box tops will get to wear jeans that day.
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Pizzas will be delivered on Thursday, Oct. 25. Pick up is 3-5:30pm in the cafetorium.
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 3K-4 will remain behind the cones to be picked up by a parent or guardian.
Last year we had some near misses for students in the vehicle traffic. Please be cooperative and follow procedures so that we can avoid an accident. Thank you.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)---The Expectations
Are You a Chess Player?
Seton School Wishlist
We are looking for small donations to support our PBIS program and classrooms. If you are able to donate any of the following items, please drop them off at the school.
- small, gently used or new "happy meal" style toys for behavior rewards
- small gift cards to local businesses to reward our upper grade students
- new dry erase markers
- new construction paper
- packs of white card stock
- Amazon SCRIP for classroom needs
We also have a Classroom Wish Tree in our main hallway with small requests from teachers for items. Thank you for all you do to support Seton Catholic School.
YMCA Aftercare
Clothing Swap for Children
We are invited to the Clothing Swap! Sunday, September 30th at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church Hall in Plymouth after their 9:30 am Mass. The idea of a clothing swap is to drop off some clothes to donate and shop for new to you clothes - all free of charge. Please tell and bring expecting parents! Nobody will be turned away, you do not need to donate to shop. Any leftover clothing will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul. There will be light refreshments and in case it wasn’t explicit, this is a kid-friendly event (crying, laughing, nursing, ruckus are all welcome). Here are all the details:
Drop off gently used or new maternity, infant, or kids clothes:
Anytime before Sept. 24 at St. Dominic Parish Office
Sept. 19 or Sept. 23 at Faith Formation classes
Sept. 22nd or Sept. 23rd before or after Mass at STA - Elkhart Lake (baskets by chapel)
Saturday, Sept 29th before or after 4 pm Mass (3-6 pm) at SJB Church Hall (Plymouth)
Sunday, Sept 30th before 9:30 am Mass (7:30-9:30 am) at SJB Church Hall (Plymouth)
School Dress Code
Unless specifically designated otherwise, all students in Kindergarten through Eighth grade should be dressed in the specified uniform every day. Uniforms are optional in K3 and K4. We have chosen Lands’ End to be the vendor for our uniforms at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. All uniform items must be purchased from them. Anything not listed in the following dress code is prohibited. The administration reserves the right to make the final decision about whether or not a student’s attire complies with the dress code.
BOYS UNIFORM--- Grades K5-8
Polo- Colors: Classic Navy, Light blue, and white. Short or long sleeve. Seton logo required on all polo shirts.
Oxford- Colors: White or light blue. Short or long sleeve. Seton logo optional.
Sweater- Sweater or Sweater Vest. Color: Navy. Seton logo optional.
Pants- Any style except cargo. Colors: Khaki and Navy.
Shorts - Any style except cargo. Colors: Khaki and Navy. Acceptable to wear: April 15-October 15.
Neck Tie- Optional. Color: Clear blue plaid or Navy.
Fleece- Long sleeve, zip up. Color: Navy. Seton logo required.
Fleece Vest – Seton logo required, Navy
Belts- Required for Grades 5-8 with pants that have belt loops. Colors: Clear blue plaid, navy blue, black or brown with simple buckle.
GIRLS UNIFORM--- Grades K5-5
Polo- Colors: Regular, feminine fit, or Peter Pan collar. Navy, Light blue, and white. Short or long sleeve. Seton logo required on all polo shirts.
Oxford- Colors: White or light blue. Short, ¾ length, or long sleeve. Seton logo optional.
Sweater- Cardigan or Sweater Vest. Color: Navy. Seton logo optional.
Pants- Any style except cargo. Colors: Khaki and Navy.
Shorts- Any style except cargo. Colors: Khaki and Navy. Acceptable to wear: April 15-October 15.
Jumper- Plaid Jumper. Color: Clear blue plaid. Pleated Jumper, navy & khaki
Skort- Colors: Clear blue plaid, Navy and Khaki.
Neck Tie- Optional. Colors: Clear blue plaid or Navy.
Fleece- Long sleeve, zip up. Color: Navy. Seton logo required.
Fleece Vest – Seton logo required, Navy
Ankle length leggings, knee socks, or tights are acceptable to wear under a Jumper or Skort in Navy or White.
Belt- optional in K-5. If worn, should be clear blue plaid, navy blue, black, or brown with simple buckle.
GIRLS UNIFORM--- Grades 6-8
Polo- Colors: Regular or feminine fit. Navy, Light blue, and white. Short or long sleeve. Seton logo required on all polo shirts.
Oxford- Colors: White or light blue. Short, ¾ length, or long sleeve. Seton logo optional.
Sweater- Cardigan or Sweater Vest. Color: Navy. Seton logo optional.
Pants- Any style. Colors: Khaki and Navy.
Shorts- Any style. Colors: Khaki and Navy. Acceptable to wear: April 15-October 15.
Skirt- A-line or box pleat skirt. Colors: Clear blue plaid, navy, and khaki. (top of knee)
Skort- Colors: Clear blue plaid, Navy and Khaki, or button-front Ponte skort, navy, khaki, plaid
Ankle length leggings, knee socks, or tights are acceptable to wear under a Skirt or Skort in Navy or White.
Neck Tie- Optional. Colors: Clear blue plaid or Navy.
Fleece- Long sleeve, zip up. Color: Navy. Seton logo required.
Belt- Required for grades 6-8 in pants that have belt loops. Colors: Clear blue plaid, navy blue, black, or brown with simple buckle.
ACCESSORIES:
Jewelry and hair accessories should be simple and tasteful.
Earrings should dangle no longer than 1 inch below the earlobe.
Clothing or accessories intended for outdoor use (eg. hats, caps, scarves, bandannas, sunglasses, coat, etc.) are not allowed in the classroom.
Accessory scarves are not allowed in school.
Girls and boys can wear the clear blue plaid or navy neck tie with an oxford shirt.
SHOES AND FOOT APPAREL:
Socks should complement the uniform. White, khaki, and navy socks are recommended. Socks do not need to be worn with sandals, but are required with all other footwear.
All footwear should complement the uniform. Shoes, sandals with a back strap, boots and tennis shoes are acceptable.
Heels (greater than 1 inch), flip flops, clogs, sandals without a back strap, light up shoes, military style or shoes with wheels are not allowed.
OTHER UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE TIPS:
Students in all grade levels are to have their shirts tucked in at all times.
Long-sleeved white shirts may be worn underneath long-sleeved polos, but not underneath short-sleeved polos.
Any visible undershirts must be uniform colors, and may not have pictures or words. (white, light blue, or navy).
Clothing that is torn, has holes, or is designed to look frayed, or is unkempt or disheveled is not allowed.
Haircuts must be neat and non-distracting. Bangs and other styling should allow full vision.
Fleece jackets in navy for boys & girls may be worn only with Seton logo.
There will be designated days (eg. Spirit Days) when the school uniform will not be required. Guidelines for these days will be determined by the Administration and communicated to the students.
SPIRIT WEAR: is t-shirts-short or long sleeve, sweatshirts, fleeces, bought specifically from Mountain Promotions that have the Seton logo or mascot. In addition, shirts from school events such as the play or Washington, D.C. trip may also be worn. Spirit wear can be worn ONLY on designated days determined by Administration.
GYM UNIFORMS:
All students in grades 4-8 use the gym uniform purchased from Mountain Promotions.
177 Project Coming to St. Dominic
This fall, the 177 Project is partnering with 22 different artists to bring an evening of Eucharistic Adoration and music to every single diocese in the US! On October 7th from 6:45-9:00pm we’ll be at St. Dominic in Sheboygan and we want you to join us. Tickets to the evening are completely FREE and you can get yours by visiting www.the177project.com. Can’t wait to see you there!
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From the Archdiocese...
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We’ve received some inquiries regarding relief collections for Hurricane Florence. If your parish and/or school would like to participate in these relief efforts, please see details within the statement below, and share with your parish and/or school communities:
How You Can Help: Statement from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Regarding Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence moves rapidly through the Carolinas, we lift up in prayer all of those who may be impacted, asking God to guide the first responders to those in need, and to ‘love thy neighbor’ by offering assistance to those within their community and beyond.
Initially a Category 4 hurricane, Florence has produced rainfall flooding, life-threatening storm surges and destructive winds. Despite being a thousand miles away in Wisconsin, we still have ways to help victims of Hurricane Florence.
One way to assist is through making a donation to Catholic Charities USA. The agencies of Catholic Charities directly impact areas by initially taking on the role as short-term disaster responders, providing victims with food, financial aid, clothing, shelter, gas and retail store cards, and household goods.
In addition, Catholic Charities has opened shelters, established temporary housing in diocesan and state facilities, provided crisis counseling, organized parish “Adopt-a-Family" programs, held furniture drives, and raised money to offer assistance.
Donations can be made online at catholiccharitiesusa.org or by texting CCUSADISASTER to 71777.
Let us join in prayer for those who are in the path of Hurricane Florence. May God bless and protect them, and may He extend the might of his right hand and bid the sea be “quiet and still” (Mark 4:39).
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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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/setoncatholic
Twitter: @Sheboygan_Seton