Seaton Families,
We had a joyful and meaningful week at Seaton as we celebrated Brain Week in honor of neurodiversity and inclusion. Students engaged in thoughtful conversations and activities that highlighted the power of our unique strengths and differences. We also recognized our cafeteria team during Lunch Hero Day—thank you to our staff who keep our students nourished and smiling every day!
A big shoutout to our 3rd–5th grade students who completed the ELA CAPE Assessments last week. We’re proud of their focus, effort, and resilience. Thank you to our families and staff for your flexibility, encouragement, and for ensuring students arrived on time each day—it made a big difference!
This week, we are turning our spotlight to the heart of our school—our amazing teaching team! Please join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week as we recognize the dedication, talent, and care our teachers bring to Seaton every single day.
Principal Torres
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SCHOOLS NEWS
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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:
- 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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End of Year Celebrations – Save the Date!
End of year celebrations will take place from June 11 to June 16. Save the date and time for your specific grade level. PK3 and PK4 celebrations will take place in the Early Childhood classrooms. Kindergarten through Grade 4 celebrations will take place in the cafeteria.
- PK3: June 16, 9:45am
- PK4: June 13, 2:00pm
- K: June 13, 9:15am
- G1: June 11, 9:30am
- G2: June 12, 2:00pm
- G3: June 16, 2:00pm
- G4: June 11, 2:00pm
- G5: June 12, 9:30am
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Multicultural Day Celebration
Save the date, Multicultural Day will be Friday June 6!
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LSAT Elections
Vote for Your Parent Representatives! The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) is a group of elected and appointed members that exists at every DCPS school. This team — made up of parents, teachers, non-instructional staff, a community member, and in some cases, students — works closely with the principal to support high expectations and academic achievement for all students. We have six parent nominees for the four available positions on the LSAT for the 2026–2027 school year. Please take a moment to cast your vote for up to four parents. Your input matters! Vote here: https://forms.office.com/r/cPtWM9h7V2
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Euclid Middle School
We have created a new page on our site for information about the new middle school, which is scheduled to open for SY2028-2029 (just in time for current 2nd graders to enter), and we would love your feedback. Please click here to fill out the survey.
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Library Newsletter
Families can read the Library Newsletter from our Librarian Ms. Janka here: https://secure.smore.com/n/sdyv3
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PE Update: 2nd Grade Biking Unit Update
The helmets are here! Students had helmets fitted last week. The PE team is sharing updated dates for the Grade 2 Biking Unit.
Grade 2 Biking Lesson from 2:30 to 3:15pm.
- Week 1: Wednesday 5/7, Thursday 5/8
- Week 2: Wednesday 5/14, Thursday 5/15, Friday 5/16
- Parents of Grade 2 students, if you are available, join us during lessons! No need to sign up.
Grade 2 Biking in the City:
- May 22 – Ms. Langston’s Class – 9:30 to 12:00pm
- May 23 – Hawthorne’s Class – 9:30 to 12:00pm
- Parents, if you are available, join us for the culminating biking in the city unit!
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Inner Core Newsletter
Families can read the Inner Core Newsletter with Art, Music, and Spanish attached.
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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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YMCA Summer Program Grade PK3 – Grade 4
Families can sing up for the YMCA Summer Scholars hosted by the YMCA for grades PK3 – Grade 4.
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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.
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Student 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
May 5 – May 9 – Teacher Appreciation Week.
May 9 – Coffee with the Principal.
May 26 – No school – Memorial Day
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PTO NEWS and UPDATES
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A big thank you to everyone who helped make our 2nd annual online auction a success! We were able to meet our 10k goal thanks to your bids and your help getting spreading the word to friends and family! Another great example of the power of community 🙂
If you are interested in serving on the PTO Executive Board next year on a committee please reach out to president.seatonpto@gmail.com. We would love to welcome new members with fresh ideas!
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Euclid Middle School – Feedback needed!
We’ve created a new page on our site with information about Euclid Middle School, scheduled to open for the 2028–2029 school year—just in time for our current 2nd graders to attend! We’d love to hear from you.
Click here to fill out the survey.
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Below are a few upcoming events hosted by the PTO
May PTO Meeting Canceled
Please note that our May PTO meeting has been canceled.
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Next General Body Meeting – Wednesday, June 4 at 5:30 PM
Join us for our final PTO meeting of the year! We’ll have pizza and childcare, and we invite you to come out and support our new executive officers as they step into their roles. Let’s celebrate a great year together!
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Bike & Roll to School Day – Wednesday, May 7
Join us beginning at 8am on Wednesday May 7th as we bike a loop to school! Meet us anywhere along the route or at one of the designated pick-up spots. Be prepared 5 minutes before the scheduled time in case the group is running early. If you are unable to hop on the bike bus–don’t fret! You can still bike or scoot to school to participate!
- 8:00 – Depart from front of Seaton toward 10th Street
- 8:03 – First pickup on N Street between 7th & 8th, on the back side of the convention center
- 8:05 – Second pickup at 5th & O
- 8:08 – Third pickup at 3rd & R
- 8:15 – Arrive at Seaton for photos & fun!
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Spring Carnival – Friday, May 16 from 5–7 PM
Our annual Spring Carnival is back! Bring the whole family for an evening of face painting, popsicles, games, and more. It’s a great way to kick off the end-of-year celebrations.
