Seaton Families,
Thank you for a wonderful celebration of Latino Heritage Month! It has been such a joy to see our students and families share their cultures, languages, and traditions. From our Spirit Week activities to classroom conversations, our school community continues to reflect the vibrant diversity that makes Seaton so special. See pictures posted to the Seaton IG account @SeatonDC
As we continue through October, we’re excited to share more updates, learning highlights, and upcoming events that bring our community together. This month is filled with opportunities for students to grow, explore, and celebrate who they are, both inside and outside the classroom.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for making Seaton a warm, welcoming, and inspiring place for every child to learn and thrive.
Principal Torres
School News
Picture Day
Save the Date! Fall Student Portraits & Class Photos at Seaton Elementary School is coming up on Wednesday 10/29. Students do not have to wear their uniform on Picture Day. Students should not wear clothing that is considered political or offensive. A flyer, to pre-order photos will be sent home on Monday, October 27th. If you would like to pre-order, return the slip with payment to your child’s homeroom teacher.
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October 31 (Halloween Day)
October 31 is an exciting day for students! We encouraged students to dress like their favorite Book Character for the day. Please ensure that costumes are school-appropriate (nothing scary or violent).
PK3 and PK4 Parade. ECE will be hosting a Costume Parade starting from 9:15AM around the school (blocks around school). Parents are welcome to walk with their students. Parents can bring a change of clothes for students following the parade. Students will have a normal school day following the parade.
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November School Safety Drills
We will have two drills during November. The two drill months are: Fire Drill and Alert Drill.
Alert Drill: In a DCPS Alert drill, students and staff practice securing the building during a community emergency. It is a specific emergency protocol used when there is a potential threat outside the school, rather than a lockdown, which is for an interior threat.
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Fall Family Listening Sessions
Parents are invited to attend Family Listening Sessions to learn about our school goals, share ideas, and meet other families! Please join is in person or virtually at the dates below. Your voice and feedback is critical as we plan and shape the Future of Seaton!
- Spanish In Person – November 14 from 8:15 to 9:00 AM
- English In Person – November 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
- Mandarin In Person – December 4 from 8:15 to 9:00 AM
- Amharic In Person – December 4 from 3:15 to 3:45PM
- English Virtual – December 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
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New Middle School
The new middle school that will be opening on Euclid Street needs a name! If you have an idea or are just interested in what the school will be named, please join the November 18 meeting of the Ward 1 and 2 Education Council. The DC Council will be voting on the school’s name, and Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau will be at the meeting to hear feedback from our community.
- When: Nov 18, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/02_Ejoh5R9WHuPDtmQuPxQ
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Modernization Update
Thank you so much for your engagement in the Seaton Modernization process. I truly appreciated hearing your feedback, comments, and questions about the three design options for the future Seaton building.
The School Improvement Team (SIT) met with the Design-Build Team to share the feedback we received from families about each option. We also lifted up your comments about the building and the outdoor spaces that make our community so special (our garden, playgrounds, and soccer field).
The next step in the process will be to engage the community around the Schematic Design (floor plans and interior spaces) of the building. This stage is expected to take place in early 2026.
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Attendance Matters!
Consistent on-time arrival and staying until the end of the school day are essential to your child’s success. When students arrive late or leave early, they miss valuable instruction, disrupt their learning routine, and lose opportunities to build important connections. Every minute counts—morning routines set the tone for the day, and afternoon lessons often include key reviews or preparation for the next day’s learning. As a friendly reminder, the Seaton school day runs from 8:45 am – 3:15pm.
We understand that occasional appointments or emergencies happen, but please make every effort to have your child at school on time each day and remain until dismissal. Together, we can help every student build strong habits, confidence, and a love for learning!
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Attendance Committee Updates
The Aspen Parent Portal to submit absence/tardy excuse notes is now live on the Seaton Website (Click attendance form on the Seaton website).
Please note that this is the same form used for late arrivals and that no documents can be uploaded onto the portal at this time. Physical notes can still be dropped off at the front office. Please reach out to Mr. Mercado if you have any questions at (abel.mercado@k12.dc.gov)
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November Family Calendar
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Bee-Well Team – Mental Health Resources
BEE Well Family Resource Padlet:
The BEE Well team has created a Padlet to provide families with easy access to helpful information and supports. The Padlet includes details about the BEE Well team, mental health resources, community services, back-to-school tips for families, and additional helpful tools.
You can access here: https://padlet.com/mpatel158/seaton-bee-well-resources-for-families-bs9yq64mnibpq7ba
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School Policies + Opportunities!
DCPS School Nurse
We currently have a rotating school nurse supporting Seaton. We will share more information about the school nurse once we confirm the days that she will be available to meet families. In the meantime, please share any health or dental forms with Ms. Daisy at gloria.torrento@k12.dc.gov or the Seaton Enroll email at SeatonESEnroll@k12.dc.gov
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Field Trip Volunteers
For SY 25.26, family members interested in participating in school field trips need to complete the DCPS Volunteer Clearance Process before attending any field trip. We encourage all parents and family members to complete the DCPS Volunteer Clearance process! Families can begin their process here: Volunteer in Our Schools | dcps
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PTO Updates
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Family Happy Hour at Dacha last Thursday. It was a fun, chaotic evening and we raised $390 for the PTO thanks to your contributions!
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Nov. 3 Day-Off Camp – 5 spots left!
We have only five spots left for DC Way’s Art & Soccer Camp at Seaton on November 3, for the next DCPS day off. You can sign up here.
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Upcoming events
We have a lot of great acts for our upcoming Talent Showcase, which will be held in the multi-purpose room on Wednesday, November 12 from 5:30-7:30. Even if your Stinger isn’t participating, you’re welcome to join for the show – it’s always a fun time and our performers would love support from their classmates.
The Winter Dance for 2nd-5th graders will be held on Friday, December 12 from 7-9 PM. We know holiday schedules get filled up early, so please make sure to save the date! We’ll have hot cocoa, desserts, dancing, and a photobooth, and Stingers are encouraged to dress up for the occasion. All students must be accompanied by a responsible adult (though it’s fine for one adult to be responsible for multiple students.)
For both events, we are looking for volunteers. Please sign up here!
