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 with completing the enrollment process for the upcoming school year. We will be open this Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM to assist with enrollment. Families will also have the opportunity to enjoy guided tours of the cafeteria, playground, and classrooms during this time.
The Seaton Garden will be open, and we are excited to host a parent-student soccer game. More information is included below in the newsletter.
We look forward to seeing you there!
In Partnership – Principal Torres
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School News and Updates
April + May Events and Key Dates
- April 25 – Enrollment Saturday
- April 27 – Term 3 grades available in Aspen
- April 29 – Term 3 report cards sent home
- May 4–8 – Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 6 – Bike and Roll to School Day
- May 6 – PTO Meeting
- May 15 – Spring Carnival
- May 25 – Memorial Day (No School)
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CAPE Testing (Grades 3–5)
Each spring, students in Washington, DC take the Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (CAPE). CAPE provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge and the hard work they have put into learning throughout the year.
Testing Schedule:
- ELA: Tuesday, April 28 – Thursday, April 30
- Math: Tuesday, May 5 – Thursday, May 7
We encourage all students to feel confident and do their best. Healthy habits can support success—getting a full night’s sleep and eating a healthy breakfast are key. Breakfast is served daily at Seaton from 8:15–8:40 AM.
On testing days, we will maintain a quiet testing environment throughout the building, including indoor and outdoor spaces. As a result, students in PK–2 may have indoor recess if testing is in progress.
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Open House & Enrollment – Save the Date
We are pleased to invite you to our Open House to learn more about our academic programs and school community.
Saturday, April 25 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Our Enrollment Team will be available to assist with the process, answer questions, and guide you through requirements. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Seaton Students vs. Parents Soccer Game
Join us on April 25 as part of our Enrollment Day celebration! We will host a Seaton Students vs. Parents soccer game.
Parents interested in participating can reach out to:
- Mrs. Katerina Matsa: Katerina.eva.matsa@gmail.com
- Ms. Duarte: Fabiana.Duarte@k12.dc.gov
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Spring Garden Updates
- Spring Garden Work Day: Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us as we prepare the garden for the spring season. There will be opportunities for all ages and abilities. Enter through the P Street gate and consider bringing a snack to share. - Weekly Open Garden Time: Mondays | 3:30–4:30 PM
The garden is open to Seaton families (students must be accompanied by a caregiver). Please note that the after-school garden club meets from 4:00–5:00 PM.
We hope many Stingers can enjoy the garden before our move to the swing space!
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Seaton Pride in the Garden – Thursday 5/28 3:30-5PM
Please join us on May 28 for Seaton Pride in the Garden! We will be celebrating the upcoming Pride month with T-shirt decorating, pride crafts, rainbow snacks, and festive music! All are welcome, and we would love to see you there!
Please RSVP here if you plan to join us: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PqnlXb3jK7QEcxAltt9Mwb_FODXIbzrYGlN7fPQU5y8/edit
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YMCA After School Enrollment is Open SY 26-27
Incoming PK3 and current PK3 families are now able to enroll with the YMCA After School Program for SY 26-27. See flyer here for more information!
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Grade 2 Biking Unit
The PE team will begin the biking unit during the week of April 20–24. Students will be assessed on their biking ability and grouped into advanced and novice riders.
Ride dates will be shared after assessments and grouping are complete. Two rides will be scheduled to ensure all students can participate safely and fully enjoy the experience.
For questions, please contact:
- Mr. Chavis (terrence.chavis@k12.dc.gov)
- Mr. Barnes (jarreau.barnes@k12.dc.gov)
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Administrative Professionals’ Day – April 22
We extend our appreciation to our front office team for ensuring Seaton runs smoothly each day. They exemplify 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 grateful they choose Seaton as their home away from home. Please join us in thanking them for all they do!
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Bookmark Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of Seaton’s first annual Bookmark Contest:
- Ellie Oates (PreK3)
- Caiden King (Kindergarten)
- Ronan Case (2nd Grade)
- Alis Tucux (5th Grade)
Thank you to all students who participated—your creativity and love of reading were on full display! The Literacy Committee is working with the PTO to print the winning bookmarks for all students. Stay tuned!
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School Safety Drills
- Fire Drill (May): A schoolwide evacuation drill to practice safe procedures.
- Lockdown Drill (May): This routine drill helps us practice safety procedures in the event of a potential threat.
During a lockdown drill, students will move to a safe area in the classroom, away from doors and windows. Lights will be turned off, doors secured, and no entry or exit will be allowed until the all-clear is given.
ECE Families (PK3 & PK4): Families may opt out of participation. Please email Principal Torres by May 1 to opt out at veronica.torres@k12.dc.gov
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Modernization and Swing Site Update
The Seaton Modernization and Swing Site page has been updated with the latest playground design for K.C. Lewis. Families can view updates here:
https://seatondc.org/swing-space-modernization/
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Multicultural Day
Save the date: Friday, June 5
We welcome family support to help make this a meaningful learning experience for our students. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you are interested in participating.
PTO News and Updates
I hope you had a great Spring Break. We are in the home stretch of the school year with lots of fun before we part ways for the summer.
Spring Auction and Happy Hour! Our Spring Auction is going on now through Monday, April 27. This year, we’re lucky to have several priceless teacher donations, including VR gaming with Ms. Fizer, a trip to the Zoo with Ms. Hawthorne, a garden ice cream party with Ms. Coyne and Ms. Freedman, and bunny playtime with Ms. Gupta. You can view the full catalogue here, and we continue to add new items, so check back frequently! And please join us for our Spring Auction Happy Hour at Dog Daze on Monday, April 27 from
5-8 PM. We’ll have a free raffle for a $50 gift card to Dog Daze and 2 tickets to a Nationals game from Councilmember Pinto’s office, so even if you don’t win anything in the auction, you can still be a winner!
Spring Carnival! Make sure to save the date for Spring Carnival, our biggest event of the year and our last major event in our building before we leave for modernization! Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 15 from 5:30-7:30 PM. There will be food, face painting, carnival games, Wow Wheelz, and more! Please sign up for a short volunteer shift to help make the event happen – it’s a great way to help out with the PTO for a small time commitment, and your kids will think you’re a hero when you’re running a carnival game or manning the grill.Free Washington Nationals game on May 31st! Free tickets are available to join the Seaton PTO at the Nationals game at 1:35 pm on Sunday, May 31st. In order to be considered for tickets, please fill out this form by May 22, 2026. Tickets are for current students and families enrolled at Seaton. We have a limited number of tickets available, so they will be distributed first come, first-served in the order that we receive this form, with a max of 5 tickets per family. Tickets are sent electronically so you need to have the free MLB Ballpark app downloaded on your phone in order to access.
LSAT Elections! Do you want to get involved in decisions around school budgeting and priorities? Run for a spot on Seaton’s LSAT! Any parent or guardian of a current Seaton student is eligible to serve on the LSAT. The LSAT plays a key
role in shaping school priorities and decisions, and it requires only a one hour meeting per month, with a little more around budgeting time. We encourage nominations from all members of our diverse Seaton community. Nominate yourself or somebody else here. LSAT elections will be held May 4-8.
Yearbooks! Yearbook orders are due by May 6. You can place your order here.
