Monthly Newsletter

RELIGION FOCUS…

This month especially, we remind our students that we are all called to be holy.  We will emphasize what it means to live out that holiness in a religious vocation.

October 4^th is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.  The students will be reminded about his special love for the Lord and all of creation. St. Francis leads us into another important theme for the month: Respect for Life. This basic belief of our faith is dealt with at age-appropriate levels with all our students and will be a constant theme of our prayers.

We will also be spending class time learning about the rosary, as this is the Month of the Rosary. All parents and family members are welcome to come and pray the rosary with us on Friday, October 12^th at 2:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Our 8^th graders will lead us in prayer that day.

 

COMMISSION ON EDUCATION…

This year, the Education Commission will be meeting on the following dates. All meetings are open to the public and minutes may be found on the school web site, www.setonschool.com.

2007-08 Commission Meetings Dates:

December 3, 2007, February 4, 2008 and May 5, 2008.

*Meetings are held in Culemans Hall and begin at 7:00 p.m.

2007-08 Commission Members:

Christ the King: Rev. Don Levitt,  Kathy Malcolm, Bob Larsen (Vice Chair), Julie Sheets

Sacred Heart: Msgr. Dale Wellman, Dave DeJaegher, Mike Andrews, Connie Morris (Recorder)

St. Mary: Rev. Jerry Pilon, Tim Gronski (Chair), Judy Scarpinato, Monica Lopez

Parents’ Club Representative: Lara Hodge

Booster Club Representative: Scott Ronnebeck

Principal: Jane Barrett

Business Manager: Karla Larsen

Assistant Principal: Mary Cornelis

A special thank you to Rosemary Graham for her six years of service as a representative of Christ the King for the Seton Commission on Education.

 

MAGAZINE SALE…

Thank you goes out to all those who participated in this year’s magazine sale. We especially thank the parents that helped process the orders. They are…Mim McLaughlin, Angie Dussliere, Nancy Bush, Rhonda Hogan, Kim Raufeisen, Lisa Lutchka, Joanette Snider, Karla Larsen, and Becky Bohnert.

 

QSP…

You can order magazines, CD’s, & books through QSP all year long and our school will still earn 40% profit. Go to QSP.com and enter Seton School when you register. Thank you for your continued support.

 

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN…

Safe Environment Curriculum…In past years all homeroom teachers taught specific and separate lessons in the month of October regarding “touching safety.”  We are now reviewing a new and integrated curriculum called, “Safe Environment Curriculum.”  This will cover many of the same concepts as before, but is an integrated pre-school through 8^th grade approach that Mrs. Barrett will explain at the next Parents’ Club and Booster Club meetings.  Please come and join us on:      

             Parents’ Club Meeting

Tuesday, October 9^th, 7:00 p.m., Culemans Hall

Booster Club Meeting

Thursday, October 25^th, 7:00 p.m., Culemans Hall

 

SOS…

Seton’s Organizational and Study Skills Plan…Our plan for this year is to make sure that all parents are informed and involved in supporting our students.  Our goal is that all Seton children will develop solid study and organizational skills that will enable them to be successful students and people.  We can only accomplish this goal with good communication between home and school and constant parental support and guidance. 

• Please be vigilant, no matter what your child’s age. 
• Please read the monthly study skills newsletters and place them in your S.O.S. binder for easy reference. 
• Please do not hesitate to call and ask if you have questions.

 

LIBRARY CHECK OUT, FINES AND RETURN BOOK POLICY…

Elementary School students may check out books for one week. Middle School students may check out books for two weeks.

When elementary students are finished with their books, they should return them to the book bin in their classroom. Students will not be allowed to check out another book until any overdue book is returned.

All books may be renewed: One additional week for the elementary and two additional weeks for the middle school.

If a book is not returned when due, students will be given a one-week grace period. Then a fine of five cents per school day will start.

Overdue book lists and fines will be sent to the homerooms weekly. Students can return the fines to the homeroom teacher or to the office to be forwarded to the library.

Fines will continue to increase until materials are returned to the library.

If fines are not paid two weeks after they are assessed, a note will be sent to the principal.

If a book is lost or damaged, students will be responsible to pay for the replacement.

 

PARENTS' CLUB...

Platform shoes, spandex, and the unforgettable beats of “Saturday Night Fever” – the disco craze will come alive once again at this year’s “Celebrate Seton Gala” on October 27. All adults are invited to attend this fun, social fundraising event for Seton Catholic School, which will provide a great opportunity for mingling with faculty, staff, teachers, fellow parishioners and friends. Since Halloween will be right around the corner at the time of the Gala, the theme for the evening has been dubbed “Boogie Nights,” nicely incorporating the festive time of year with the fun disco atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best disco attire, although dressing up is not a requirement.

The Gala will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Culemans Hall…tickets are $35 per person with a cash bar.

Sample Auction Items

• A Chicago Getaway overnight stay and four tickets to the “Phantom of the Opera”
• Four park hopper passes to Disney World and four day passes to Universal Studios
• iPod shuffle
• Nintendo DS
• A Getaway Condo Vacation to Colorado
• Your own private parking space at Seton for drop off and pick-up
• “Gifts from the Heart” – one of a kind teacher’s time and talents

For the Parents’ Club minutes, please check our Seton’s website, www.setonschool.com  and click on news and events.

 

BOOSTER CLUB…...

The next meeting of the Seton Athletics Booster Club will be on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in Culemans Hall.  All parents and guardians of Seton Catholic School students are automatically members of the Booster Club.  Your input at each General Meeting regarding the policies and operation of the sports program at Seton is encouraged and welcomed.

Christmas Wreaths Sales

The Seton Athletics Booster Club annual Christmas Wreaths Sales Campaign will be conducted this year from Thursday, October 4^th through Friday, October 26^th. The distribution of wreaths will take place the weekend before Thanksgiving.

The sale of Christmas Wreaths is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Booster Club.  The proceeds from this sale support the sports program at Seton Catholic School.

 

UPCOMING VIRTUS SESSION…

 “Protecting God’s Children” for Adults will be held on

Monday, October 22, 2007

5:30-9:00 p.m.  

in Culemans Hall. 

To register, contact Seton Middle School secretary, Connie Knuckey at 764-5418.

 

DIGITAL PICTURES NEEDED…

Field Trips, Halloween,

Classroom Activities,

8^th Grade Candids – Anything!

Religious Celebrations – Children’s Mass, Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts,

Fall Sports

Suggestions:  Groups of 3-6 people work best. No whole classes please.

Two options to submit your digital pictures:

1. Submit your digital pictures via email to memorybook@setonschool.com Please, only send four *.jpg attachments per email message and include description of the event.
2. Submit your digital pictures in a CD and send to: Clue Coene c/o Hanna Coene (5M), or Mya Coene (2M,) or Leah Coene (KZ)

If you have any questions, contact Clue Coene at 309-762-1622 or memorybook@setonschool.com

 

DENTAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS…

Reminder: Students entering kindergarten, 2^nd and 6^th are required to submit proof of a recent dental examination.

 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED…

We are always in need of more subs.  If you or someone you know is qualified and would like to be on our sub list, please call either office at 757-5500 or 764-5418.

 

REMINDER ABOUT SAVING…

All of the following items earn money or merchandise for Seton and help preserve our environment as well:

Aluminum cans:  Drop off at any time at the elementary building.  After school hours or on weekends just place your bag of cans right outside the middle south door at the back of the building.

Old cell phones and empty ink cartridges:  Drop off during school hours at the middle school building.

Swiss Valley Milk Caps, General Mills Box Tops, and Campbell’s UPCs and Caps:

Send in with your student in an envelope or baggie or drop off at either office.

Target

If you designate our school and shop with your Target Visa or Target Card, we will receive a percentage of return from Target through their Take Charge of Education Fund.

Schnucks Shoppers

Pick up a Schnucks e-Scrip

Community Card at Schnucks today!

Schnucks will contribute up to 5% of your purchases to our organization every time you shop and swipe your card.

It’s Free, It’s Easy, It’s Powerful e-Scrip

 

BUSINESS OFFICE REMINDERS…

Monthly tuition payments are due by the first of each month, August through May. Families are asked to contact the business manager or principal if a situation occurs that will cause a delay in their payment of tuition/academic fees. Also, please remember, parish tuition families are required to remain current with their parish commitment.

*If either payment is delinquent and you have not contacted the Seton Business Office and/or your parish your child(ren) will not receive quarterly report cards.

 

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES…

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 7^th and 8^th. There is a full day of school on Wednesday, November 7^th and no school on Thursday, November 8^th and Friday, November 9^th. We ask your cooperation in scheduling any travel plans for the long weekend after your scheduled conference.

The teachers look forward to this opportunity to speak with you regarding your son/daughter’s progress and spend a great deal of time preparing for the conference. Please plan on attending.

 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION…

Individuals wishing to volunteer their time at Seton School are required to complete the following procedures.

Complete:

1. A Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) background check.
2. A background check through the State of Illinois (fingerprint check)

Attend:

3. The Virtus Program: Protecting God’s Children for Adults.

This is a highly informative program that heightens your awareness of child abuse and helps develop your skills for preventing abuse.

*Forms for the DCFS and fingerprint check are available in either school office.

*For dates, time and locations of Virtus sessions throughout the diocese, visit the diocesan web site at www.cdop.org

 

STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE…

Once again it is the time of year we collect food for the hungry of the Quad Cities. Please send in non-perishable food throughout the month of October. Our collection will then go to Alleman High School for the city-wide Hunger Drive. We will continue to collect food through Wednesday, November 7^th.

 

SETON BOOK FAIR…

The Seton Book Fair will once again take place during Parent/Teacher Conferences at the Elementary and Middle School.  Mrs. Tammy Mount, Chairperson of the fair, is looking for volunteers to help with this important event.  If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Mount at 309/526-8347.

 

AFTER SCHOOL SAFETY…

For the safety of our students, when picking up children at the end of the school day please adhere to all regular safety rules.  NO DOUBLE OR TRIPLE PARKING. NO STOPPING OR WAITING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET.  Remind your child to cross at the crosswalks. Our only goal is to keep your children safe! Thanks for your cooperation.

 

FUNDRAISING BUYOUT REMINDER…

If you would like to make a donation of $250 to cover your family’s annual fund raising donations to various Seton activities, please use the “buy out” coupon located in the front of your tuition payment booklet.  The “buy out” option was introduced in response to those parents who indicated they would prefer that way of giving to the school.  Fund raising accounts for more than 8% of Seton’s annual budget.  The “buy out” option is in place of a family’s monetary donations to Seton fund raisers.  Volunteering time and talents to fund raisers is encouraged regardless of monetary donations.  The “buy out” is optional, and as always, your gifts to Seton are tax deductible and are very much appreciated.

 

SCRIP…

Thank you Thank you to everyone who has ordered Scrip, we have earned $1,269.80! The Scrip Standing order form was sent home recently for those of you who are interested in having your Scrip ordered automatically every Scrip order date. If you have not tried using Scrip or have questions, please feel free to contact me, Angie Dussliere 799-1324. The next scrip dates are as follows:

Order Due in Office   Orders sent home

October 2^nd                    October 4^th

October 16^th                   October 18^th

October 30^th                   November 1^st

November 13^th                 November 15^th

November 27^th                November 29^th

 

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES…

Basketball is approaching. All coaches and volunteers MUST have attended Virtus training, have a DCFS background check and be fingerprinted. All student athletes must have the appropriate paperwork completed and returned to the Athletic Director before they are eligible to practice or participate in any Seton Sports.

 

SETON SPORTS SCHEDULE…

Girls Tennis Schedule

Tues. Oct. 2

Seton vs. Wilson@ Wilson

Thurs. Oct. 4

Seton vs. Iowa @ Middle School in Bettendorf

Tues. Oct. 9

           Seton vs. John Deere @

           John Deere

Tues./Wed. Oct. 16-17

End of Season Tourney @

Moline High School

 

CUB SCOUTS…

Just like school, Seton’s Cub Scouts are back in full swing -- and it’s never too late to join the fun!

Boys in first to fifth grade already are beginning to enjoy a new year of scouting. Tiger Cubs (1^st graders) meet on the first and third Mondays of the month. Wolves (2^nd) meet on the . Bears (3^rd) and Webelos 1 and 2 (grades 4 and 5) meet each Tuesday night.

For more information, feel free to contact any of den leaders: Tiger Cubs, John DeWitt,  737-6871; Wolves, Chad Blunt, 373-0426; Bears, Bob Graves, 799-5259; Webelos 1, Kathy Evans, 752-0764; Webelos 2, Sam Moyer, 912-4773; or Cubmaster Patty Scott, 762-2083.

The next Pack meeting will be Oct. 22 at Culemans Hall.

HALT, or Halloween At Loud Thunder, will be Oct. 19-20. The annual family camping event is for all Scout families in the Illowa Council. Learn more at the den or pack meetings.

Scout popcorn sales begin Sept. 29 and run through the end of October. This is Pack 109’s only fundraiser, so please consider supporting scouting activities at Seton with a popcorn purchase. Pack 109 will be out selling in neighborhoods, at area parishes and at some local retailers during the annual campaign.        

             

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