Seaton Families,
I hope you are enjoying the early signs of spring and the energy it brings to our school community! This is an exciting time at Seaton as we continue to see strong academic, social, and emotional growth across all grade levels.
As we move further into the spring semester, we remain focused on high-quality instruction through our next break, Spring Break. Please continue to support us by ensuring students come to school daily and arrive on time
We also have many exciting events ahead, including school wide celebrations of National Reading Month and Inclusion Committee celebrating “Brain Week”. Please be sure to review the newsletter for important dates and ways to get involved.
We hope you see you tomorrow at Math Night!
Thank you! – Principal Torres
School News and Updates
March Events and Key Dates
March 18 – Family Math Night
March 23 – March 27 – National Reading Month Spirit Week
March 30 – April 3 – Brain Week Spirit Week
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Family Math Night
Join us for a night of fun and games for the entire family tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30 to 6:30PM!
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National Reading Month Spirit Week
March 23- March 27 – National Reading Month Spirit Week led by the Seaton Literacy Committee!
- Monday, March 23- Pajama Day
- Tuesday, March 24- Decorate Book Covers (In Class)
- Wednesday, March 25- FREE Book Day
- Thursday, March 26- Read My Shirt Day
- Friday, March 27- Dress Up- Favorite Book Character
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3/28 STEM Fair and Math Activities For the Whole Family
DC STEM Saturday will bring together students from all eight wards for a day of hands-on math activities and STEM showcases. All are welcome to attend, whether or not you are participating in the STEM Fair.
The event will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 AM–1:30 PM at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (101 N St NW). Families can explore the DC STEM Fair, featuring student science projects from across the city (grades K–12).
Interested in Participating: Registration to participate is open to all students and closing on Wednesday, March 25 at 5 PM. No school fair participation required. Families can register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8Unkj5SLt0-ZBm-Tnagtc_SqrczqcPJHszFi_28sGJBUN0ZFNVgzNVNIQzExMTNMMlREQ0FFSjgxVi4u&route=shorturl
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Inclusion Spirit Week
World Autism Acceptance Week runs from March 30 to April 6, centering around World Autism Acceptance Day on April 2nd.
Seaton’s Inclusion Week, this year called 🧠BRAIN Week✨ to emphasize neurodiversity, will take place March 30- April 3.
We are so lucky to be around so many beautiful minds at Seaton. During this week, our community will reflect on the amazing work we do here to make Seaton an accepting and welcoming place for all learners. Look out for the sharing of spirit week flyers, daily class lessons, and other resources within the upcoming weeks.
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Black History and Culture Committee Update
Each student will be bringing home two Black History Month activity books and a set of coloring materials, made possible through a generous contribution from Bridge the Gap and Seaton’s Parent Teacher Organization. These resources are a gift to our students so they can continue exploring the rich contributions, creativity, and influence of Black Americans beyond the classroom.
We encourage you to take time with your child to read, color, and discuss the stories and activities inside. The books highlight important figures, moments, and innovations that have shaped our country, and your engagement helps deepen their understanding of why these histories matter. Thank you for supporting our students as they learn, reflect, and celebrate.
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Enrollment Season
Enrollment Season for SY26-27 beings on March 30! Please ensure that you have all necessary documentation for proof of residency ready. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the main office or you can visit enrolldcps.dc.gov.
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Spring Open Garden Times
First open garden time of the season will now be Monday, March 23, 3:30 to 4:30. We will begin weekly open garden times for the spring season! Students must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Open Houses – Save the Date
We are pleased to invite you to our Open House so that you may have an opportunity to learn more about our academic programs and school community! Families can attend any of the dates listed:
- April 9 – 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Library
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March Drills
Fire Drill. This drill takes place school wide. All students and staff evacuate the building to their assigned zone.
500ft Evacuation Drill. This drill takes place school wide. All students and staff will evacuate the building and go to our 500ft evacuation site, Shiloh Baptist Church.
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Family Survey
Attention Seaton Families! DCPS has launched the 2026 Panorama Survey, which measures social emotional learning, satisfaction, and engagement across staff, families, and students. Share your perspective by completing the survey: dcsays.dc.gov. Only one survey is needed per family. Available in a variety of languages.
PTO News and Updates
Seaton Families,
Big news – PTO elections are coming up! Each year, we nominate and elect a new PTO board. The PTO board consists of the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and grade-level reps for PK3-1st and 2nd-5th grades. A description of the open positions is below, and you can use this Nomination Form to submit nominations. You can nominate yourself!
Elected positions aren’t the only way to get involved with the PTO. We also have committees that handle everything from events, to afterschool clubs, to teacher appreciation. The nomination form also includes a list of these committees that do amazing work for Seaton students and families all year long. Committees won’t be finalized until the new school year, but please indicate your interest in participating (and even leading!) in one or more of these meaningful community-building enriching opportunities.
All nominees will be notified of their nomination(s). In accordance with the bylaws, candidates nominated for an Executive Board position must accept the nomination at least 48 hours prior to the election to appear on the ballot. The election will take place on April 8th at the next PTO general body meeting. Voting is only available in person, so please plan to attend the meeting, or arrange to drop your ballot off on April 8!
- President. The president shall preside over all meetings of the organization to include general PTO meetings and executive board meetings. The president shall be the chair of the executive board, serve as the primary contact for the principal and faculty, represent the organization at meetings outside the organization, coordinate the work of all officers and committees so that the purpose of the organization is served.
- Vice President. The vice president shall assist the president and carry out the president’s duties in his or her absence.
- Secretary. The secretary shall keep all records of the organization, take and record minutes, work with the president to prepare meeting agendas, handle correspondence, and send meeting notices as required. The secretary also keeps a copy of the organization’s minutes, bylaws, rules, volunteer list, and any other necessary information, and brings them to all meetings.
- Treasurer. The treasurer shall receive all funds of the organization, keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures and pay out funds in accordance with the approved budget. They will present a financial statement at every executive board and general PTO meeting and will make a final report at the end of the year. They will also ensure that all required federal and District filings (i.e., 990) are filed in a timely manner each year.
- At-Large Directors. The Board shall include two at-large director positions. To the extent feasible, one at-large director shall be a parent or guardian from the lower grades (Pre-K3-2nd grade) and one at-large director shall be from the higher grades (3rd-5th grades).
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Family Math Night is coming up on Wednesday, March 18! This was one of the most popular events of last year, so don’t miss a night of fun math games with your little Stinger. The event will be held from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
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We’re Hosting a Wine Tasting Fundraiser on March 31! Back by popular demand, the PTO is partnering with Grand Cata for an adult-only wine tasting fundraiser on Tuesday, March 31, from 6-8 PM. A $60 ticket gets you a tasting of four wines, cheese and charcuterie, and a $20 tax-deductible donation to the PTO. Grand Cata is also donating $15/ticket back to the PTO, so each ticket provides a $35 donation to benefit our school! You can purchase tickets here.
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Save the Date – Spring Auction Closing Happy Hour, Monday, April 27 from 5-8 PM at Dog Daze! We are gearing up for our third annual Spring Auction, which will run from April 6 to April 27. Our fundraising goal is to match the $10,000 we raised last year! More information to come. Please reach out to seatonPTOauction@gmail.com if you have ideas for auction items or would like to join our committee.
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DC Way Summer Camps and a 10% Discount!
Looking ahead to summer, we are partnering again with DC Way to offer our community a discount on summer camp at Stuart-Hobson Middle School. Seaton families can use code Seaton10 to save 10% off! DC Way is offering two different camps, with more details below.
Exploration Camp: Kids mix soccer, art, and Capitol Hill adventures into one unique experience. Each day includes soccer games, art projects, and exploration of historic neighborhood landmarks. They’ll learn real stories about the area, draw what they see, and share their own stories through creative activities.
Brazilian Way Camp: Kids learn authentic Brazilian soccer culture with freestyle moves, legendary tricks, and Portuguese phrases from our Brazilian coaches. They’ll play soccer games and experience the creativity and joy that makes Brazilian soccer special.
Camp Details:
- Weeks 1-10 (June 16 – August 21)
- Ages 3-12
- 8 am – 5:30 pm (before & after care available)
- Beautiful turf fields and safe campus environment
Register at www.dcway.com/camps/summer-camp and use code SEATON10 for 10% off!
