Seaton Families,
We hope you had a wonderful long weekend! We’re excited to invite you to two upcoming family events: Family Listening Sessions and Middle-of-the-Year Awards Ceremonies.
Our first Spring English Family Listening Session (hosted in English) takes place tomorrow, February 19. These sessions provide an opportunity for families to share feedback on school budget priorities and play an active role in shaping our school’s future.
Below, you’ll find the dates for both the Family Listening Sessions and Middle-of-the-Year Awards Ceremonies.
We look forward to hearing your insights and working together to support our students!
In Partnership – Principal Torres
SCHOOLS NEWS
Parent Listening Sessions.
Parents are invited to attend Family Listening Sessions for Spring 2025. Please save the date for the Family Listening Session to learn about our school goals, share ideas, and meet other families!
- February 19 – Spring Family Listening Session (English), 5:30pm to 6:15pm
- February 26 – Spring Family Listening Session (Spanish), 8:30am to 9:15am
- March 5 – Spring Family Listening Session (Mandarin), 8:30am to 9:15am
- March 5 – Spring Family Listening Session (Amharic), 5:30pm to 6:15pm
You can join Family Listening Sessions Virtually here.
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Middle of the Year Awards.
Families are invited to come celebrate Middle of the Year growth celebrations with their students. We will be celebrating students’ academic growth and our school values.
- Kindergarten. Thursday 2/27 at 9:00am
- Grade 1. Friday 2/28 at 9:00am
- Grade 2. Wednesday 2/26 at 9:00am
- Grade 3. Wednesday 2/26 at 2:00pm
- Grade 4. Thursday 2/27 at 2:00pm
- Grade 5. Friday 2/28 at 2:00pm
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Family Food Distribution Update.
The food distribution originally scheduled for February 19 has been rescheduled to February 26 at 3:15 PM on the Seaton Playground. The Community Cares Team will be providing rice, macaroni and cheese, beans, toothpaste, and other household items.
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Term 2 Report Cards.
Families received Term 2 report cards sent home with students. If you did not receive a report card or need an additional copy, please reach out to Ms. Daisy in the front office at gloria.torrento@k12.dc.gov
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Elementary Summer Learning 2025 Registration is Now Open .
DCPS Summer Learning Series 2025 is now open for registrations. Students and families can learn more about Summer 2025 at the site below including key dates and summer school sites. Website: https://dcpsstrong.com/es-summer-school/
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Family Feedback.
Seaton’s LSAT budget survey is now open, and we want to hear from YOU! Your input helps ensure that every member of our diverse community has a say in how our school spends its money.
Take a few minutes to fill out the survey and make your voice count! Thanks for being part of the conversation!
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Black History Month Celebration.
Our Black History Month celebration continues with additional activities including:
- Munch and Movie Mondays where we will feature films highlighting Black historic figures during lunch.
- Students will see Color the World Black an engaging play for all ages where students will see history unfold before their eyes.
- Students will create a collage titled Honoring our Ancestors’ which is a combination of art and recognizing loved ones who have passed on.
- Seaton’s HBCU and Divine 9 staff members will be highlighted for their alma mater and Greek affiliation.
- Black History Month Poster Showcase – classrooms will research and depict a prominent Black figure to display for all to see.
- Support a Black-owned business day is when Seaton’s staff and families are encouraged to patronize a restaurant to support not only a Black-owned but also a locally owned business.
- Our Afro-Latinx community and influencers display is where people of African and Latin descent will be honored and presented for all to see.
- Lastly, grades will have the opportunity to participate in social emotion lessons on self-advocacy and the importance of advocating for others.
We look forward to students participating in Black Lives Matter Week at School and celebrating Black History Month at Seaton.
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SCHOOL POLICIES
Complete the Volunteer Clearance Process.
Please note, all parents/guardians that would like to chaperone field trips, must complete the DCPS Clearance process before chaperoning a field trip. Once you have completed the clearance process, please share your approved clearance letter with Ms. Daisy (gloria.torrento@k12.dc.gov) or Ms. Hill (alicia.hill@k12.dc.gov), in the main office.
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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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Cold Weather DCPS Guidance
We will transition to indoor physical activities (Recess, PE, Garden) when the temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. DCPS Weather policy recommends the following clothing at different temperatures.
Below 60 degrees: jacket or long sleeve recommended
Below 50 degrees: coat and long pants recommended
Below 40 degrees: gloves and hats with previously recommended gear necessary
Below 32 degrees: indoor recess or physical activity
The decision to transition to indoor activities due to the weather is made by Principal Torres, with support from the Seaton custodial team and by consulting the National Weather Service website at Weather.gov. The custodial team also conducts a survey of the school grounds to assess the condition of the soccer field and both playground spaces.
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DCPS Calendar Key Dates.
March 13 – Parent Teacher Conferences Day
March 14 – No School for Students.
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PTO NEWS and UPDATES
Swing Space and Modernization Advocacy
Seaton’s current building is scheduled to undergo modernization during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. During that time, our community is scheduled to temporarily relocate to 300 Bryant Street NW, which will be renovated over the coming year to accommodate us. The PTO has put together some helpful information about the process here. If you would like to get involved on the Swing Space/Modernization committee, please reach out to president.seatonpto@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Events and Call for Volunteers
We have an exciting lineup of events throughout the next several months, but we need volunteers to make them happen! If you can donate an hour of your time, please sign up here.
– February 28 – Indoor Movie Night (6-8:30 PM)
– March 11 – Family Math Night (5:30 – 6:30 PM)
– April 3 – Talent Showcase (5:30 – 7 PM)
Our next PTO monthly general body meeting is Wednesday, March 12, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Meetings are held in the library, and pizza and child care are provided. If you plan to bring any little stingers please drop them off in the multipurpose room for childcare. We hope to see you there!
Have you been losing sleep at night thinking about how you can better serve the Seaton community? Then we have great news—PTO Executive Board elections will be held Wednesday, April 9th during our next general body meeting. If you would like to run for office or find out more—please email governance.seatonpto@gmail.com.
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Yearbook
Thanks to Ms. Kopsidas for helping us organize a school vote for the 2024-2025 yearbook cover! The votes are in and the theme is….Minecraft! Special thanks to Seaton mom, Mallory Marse for designing three options for the students to vote on. Stay tuned for information from our yearbook committee to purchase one this spring.
