Dear Seaton Families,
We hope all families had a fun and restful Spring Break and are feeling recharged for the final term of the school year!
The Seaton Enrollment Team is here to support families in completing the enrollment process for the upcoming school year. We’ll be open this Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to assist with enrollment. Families can also enjoy guided tours of the cafeteria, playground, and classrooms during this time.
We look forward to seeing you there! In Partnership – Principal Torres
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SCHOOLS NEWS
Brain Week!
We are celebrating Inclusion Month this week through Brain Week, from April 21 to April 25! Tomorrow, Tuesday, is Respect Others Day. Stingers will reflect on the question: How do our differences make us stronger? Check out the attached flyer for each day’s Question of the Day. Let’s celebrate what makes every Stinger unique!
- Tuesday: special interest day
- Wednesday: sensory friendly day
- Thursday: thinking cap-day
- Friday: inclusion day
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CAPE Assessment 3rd-5th Grades
The DC CAPE assessment is computer-based and matches the high expectations of the Common Core State Standards, requiring students to think critically and solve real-world problems. Seaton students in 3rd-5th grades will take the assessment on the following dates:
- ELA: April 29- May 1
- Math: May 6- May 8
- Make-up Days: May 2, May 5, May 9, May 12-16
Please ensure your student is well-rested and arrives to school on time each day. Breakfast is served daily from 8:15- 8:40am.
Testing will begin at 9:30 AM and continue through the end of the school day. Students will complete both timed and untimed assessments, meaning they will have as much time as needed to finish their tests.
On testing days, we will maintain a quiet testing environment throughout the building, including quiet indoor and outdoor spaces. As a result, students in PK, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades will have indoor recess if testing is in progress.
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Administrative Professionals’ Day – Wednesday, April 23
Appreciations to our front office staff for ensuring Seaton is operating efficiently each and every day! The team exemplifies our values of being welcoming and treating everyone with respect. Ms. Daisy, Ms. Kirkpatrick, and Ms. Hill are pillars of our community, and we are thankful they choose Seaton as their home away from home each day. Please join us in expressing our gratitude for all they do for Seaton!
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Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-May 9
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-May 9. We will be celebrating our teachers throughout the week for their immense contributions to our school community. Students and families are invited to express their appreciation in the following ways:
- Monday, May 5: Bring your teacher a flower (real or fake)
- Tuesday, May 6: Bring a sweet/salty snack
- Wednesday, May 7: Bring a fruit or fruity snack
- Thursday, May 8: Bring their favorite drink/beverage
- Friday, May 9: Bring your teacher a hand-written note or thank you card
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Enrollment SY 25-26.
The Enrollment Process for SY25-26 is now open. Families can complete the Enrollment process Online or in Person. Check out the attached flyer to learn more about the documents needed to complete the enrollment process.
In Person enrollment is now available daily in the Seaton main office from March 31 to June 17 during the following hours:
- Monday to Fridays from 9:00AM to 11AM
- Monday to Fridays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM
Online Enrollment is now available on the following DCPS Online Enrollment Website: https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/76
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DCPS After School Registration
DCPS After School Registrations for next school year (SY25-26) will open on May 21, 2025, at 12PM on the new My Out of School Time DC (MOST-DC) portal. Before the After School program enrollment window opens, families are highly encouraged to create an account, set up a parent profile, and link your students. Visit most.dc.gov to get started with the process. Families must be enrolled at Seaton for SY 25-26 to be able to register for After School programming. See flyer attached about the MOST-DC portal.
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Attendance Celebration.
Hoping Into Perfect Attendance in April. During the month of April, the attendance committee will be hosting a Class competition. The class with the best attendance will be invited to the “Hoping into Perfect Attendance” Spring Celebration! This event will take place on the 30th of April at 2:15pm.
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Family Garden Times
Monday Open Garden Time resumes on March 24 from 3:30 to 4:30PM. Open Garten time will happen every Monday through June 9.
- Thursday Community Work Times are planned for the following dates from 3:30 to 5:00PM – April 10, May 1, May 15, and June 5.
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SCHOOL POLICIES
School Safety Drills.
May Fire Drill. This drill takes place school wide. All students and staff evacuate the building to their secure location and return following the end of the fire drill.
May Lockdown Drill. Our school will be conducting a Lockdown Drill during the month of May. This routine exercise takes place twice a year to practice safeguarding our school community from potential dangers within or outside of our building. During a lockdown drill, students are moved to the safest area of the room, away from doors and windows. The window shades are drawn, classroom door windows are covered, and the lights are turned off. While the drill is underway, all exterior doors are locked, and entering or exiting the building is not permitted until the all-clear is given. We ask that families refrain from coming to the school during this time, as you will not be allowed to enter the building until the drill is complete.
Lockdown Drill for ECE. Families of PK3 and PK4 students are able to opt-out of participating in this drill. Please email Principal Torres at veronica.torres@k12.dc.gov by May 2nd to opt of out the drill.
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Attendance.
Please remember to submit excuse notes when your child is absent. You can fill out the form above or submit a written note to the main office. https://forms.office.com/r/yWUFiCqk50
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DCPS Calendar Key Dates
April 26 – Saturday Enrollment at Seaton 10am to 12noon
May 2 – Coffee with the Principal 8:15am to 9:00am during Arrival
May 26 – No school, Memorial Day
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PTO UPDATES
Join us for our April PTO meeting this Wednesday, April 23, from 5:30-6:30 in the library. Pizza and child care will be provided! We will be holding our annual elections at this meeting to elect next year’s PTO board, including the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and PK3-1st and 2nd-5th grade representatives. Given that there are no contested positions, this will be done by voice vote at the meeting. For questions, email governance.seatonpto@gmail.com!
There are just 10 days left in our Spring Auction, which ends on May 1 at 7 PM. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can read more about our auction here! You can bid on beauty treatments, restaurant gift certificates, fitness memberships, theater tickets, tickets to DC United, Washington Spirit, and Nationals games, and more. Please look through our catalogue and make some bids in support of the PTO, and please also send our auction to your friends, family, and neighbors. Our auction is open to the public, and there’s something for everyone!
Join the PTO on May 1, from 5-8 PM at Dacha, to celebrate spring and the end of our Spring Auction! A flyer is attached.
