Seaton Families,
At Seaton, we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment where every voice is valued.
Our Seaton values—Respect, Responsibility, Welcoming, Community, and Growth—are at the core of who we are. As a diverse school community, we are enriched by our unique perspectives, experiences, and beliefs. We recognize that this time may bring a range of emotions for students and families alike.
To support meaningful conversations at home, here are some resources to help guide constructive discussions about politics and elections, empowering students to develop their own perspectives:
We’re also thrilled to celebrate Growth at Seaton following our Middle of the Year Assessments. Growth at Seaton means: We, students and adults, work together, set academic and behavioral goals, remain open-minded, consider individual needs, and express our thoughts and emotions.
To support this value at home, we encourage you to review this article on fostering a growth mindset with your student: Encouraging Growth Mindset.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Principal Torres.
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SCHOOLS NEWS
Middle of the Year Assessments.
Students will be participating in Middle of the Year assessments during the month of January. Students complete assessments in a 1-1 setting with their teachers, in a small group setting, or as a whole class.
- DIBELS Assessment: this assessment applies to students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2.
- I-Ready Math Assessments: this assessment applies to students in kindergarten through grade 5.
- I-Ready ELA Assessments: this assessment applies to students in kindergarten through grade 5
- ACCESS Assessments: this assessment applies to English Language Learner Students in kindergarten through grade 5.
More information will be shared with families about Middle of the Year Awards Ceremonies!
Term 2 Report Cards.
Families will receive Term 2 report cards sent home with students during the week of February 17. Additionally, report cards will be accessible through the Aspen Portal starting on February 13.
Healthy Snacks.
When sending snacks to school, please send only healthy, non- ‘junk food’ snacks from home. The food that students eat has a direct and important relationship to their ability to learn and thrive in school.
Preferred Snack: 100% juice, baby carrots, cheese, fruit slices, rice cakes, popcorn, pretzels.
Snacks to Avoid: Sodas, added sugar, potato chips, candy, snack high in salt (ie. cheetos, doritos), snacks high in sugar (donuts).
Nut Free School: Please avoid sending to school any snacks that contain Nuts.
Family Immigration Question and Answer.
Seaton will be hosting a question-and-answer session in Spanish for families about immigration related topics on Thursday January 30 at 8:15am in the Seaton Library.
School Drills.
January 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.
Severe Weather Drill. This drill takes place school wide. It supports our school in preparing for any meteorological event or severe weather.
Schedule of Drills for SY 24.25
- January: Fire Drill + Severe Weather Drill
- February: Fire Drill + Shelter-In-Place Drill
- March: Fire Drill + Evacuation Drill
- April: Fire Drill + Reverse Evacuation Drill
- May: Fire Drill + Lockdown Drill
- June: Fire Drill only
School Safety.
Please continue to support us by following all school entry protocols. Your cooperation helps ensure the safety and security of all students and staff.
Picking Up Students Early:
- Upon arrival, proceed to the security desk.
- The school security officer will assist you with signing out your student early for the day.
Visiting the Main Office:
- Sign in at the front desk with the security guard.
- You will then be directed to the main office.
Meeting with a Teacher:
- Please schedule your meeting with the teacher ahead of time.
- Upon arrival, sign in with the school security officer.
- Wait to be directed to the location for the parent meeting.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!
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
- February 26 – Spring Family Listening Session (Spanish), 8:30am
- March 5 – Spring Family Listening Session (Mandarin), 8:30am
- March 5 – Spring Family Listening Session (Amharic), 5:30pm
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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.
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
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.
SORA Application.
Does your student have a tablet, phone, or computer? They have access to thousands of books using the DCPS eBook reading app – SORA! This is an easy way for your student to have access to thousands of popular books. If you need help installing the app, you can feel free to contact Ms. Janka or Ms. Daisy.
DCPS Calendar Key Dates.
January 27 – No School for Students. Records Day for Teachers.
February 14 – No school for Students. Teacher Professional Development.
February 17. No School for Students. Holiday.
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PTO NEWS and UPDATES
Reminder: Science Fair will be held January 31st! 9am-1030am
February Events:
Feb 12: PTO General Body Meeting, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Meeting will be held in the library. We will have pizza + childcare. Please make sure to drop your child off in the multi-purpose room for childcare.
Feb 28: Winter Movie Night. Stay tuned for more updates!
DC Public Schools (DCPS) is collecting feedback on your experiences with afterschool opportunities to better understand how we can best serve families during the critical hours after school lets out. This information will be used to inform DCPS’ strategic plan goals of improving afterschool offerings across the district. Your feedback on this survey is greatly appreciated! Take the survey here.
We are looking for parent volunteers to help with grant writing. Things that we are hoping to fund through grants: afterschool clubs, reading and math interventions, technology, professional development for teachers etc.