Seaton Families,
We are excited to welcome families to Back to School Night! This is an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom, connect with teachers and staff, and learn more about the exciting learning experiences planned for this school year. We will also have community and outside organizations tabling in the front lobby.
Families are invited to bring a family picture to post in our front hallway as part of our Family Bee-Hive!
We look forward to seeing you – Principal Torres
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Save the Dates!
Back to School Nights
Join us for Back to School Nights to learn more about the school community and visit classrooms!
- Wednesday, September – Grades PK3, PK4, Kindergarten, and Grade 1. Time: 5:30 to 6:30PM
- Thursday, September – Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5. Time: 5:30 to 6:30PM
Back to School Night will take place in your student’s classrooms. Families will check in at the front entrance and receive a school map to help navigate our school spaces.
Afterschool programming will continue as normal during Back to School Night in the Cafeteria. Student bus transportation will also continue as normal. Please note that childcare will not be provided during Back to School Night.
LSAT Meeting (Local School Advisory Team)
The next LSAT Meeting is September 23 – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Families are invited the join the LSAT meeting held virtually here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/280537902029332?p=Fwib8lbz5ax7MXLTGy
Families can learn more about the LSAT here: https://dcps.dc.gov/page/lsat
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School Updates!
DC One Card Available
We have received DC One Cards, and they are available free of charge for students in grades K–5.
If your child needs a DC One Card, please send an email to Ms. Daisy (gloria.torrento@k12.dc.gov) or come to the main office to request one in person.
Parent Square Reminder
If your email address or phone number changes, please notify the main office so we can keep your contact information up to date.
DCPS School Nurse
We currently have a rotating school nurse supporting Seaton. Nurse Caroline Brown is our designated school nurse. Families can reach Nurse Brown at caroline.brown1@dc.gov for any questions about Health Forms, Dental Forms, and medications.
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Cafeteria Update from Our Cafeteria Manager, Mr. Lee!
Seaton Elementary Parents!
My name is Mr. Lee, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new Cafeteria Manager at Seaton Elementary. I’m very happy to be here and look forward to providing your children with delicious, nutritious, and enjoyable meal options.
I’ve also been listening to some of the feedback from our school community. Please know that we are working behind the scenes to address concerns and make improvements that will provide the best possible experience for our students.
I wanted to share a few slight adjustments to this week’s menu:
- The pollock fish nuggets will be replaced with cheeseburgers, and the vegetable option will be veggie burgers.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Warm regards – Mr. Lee + Cafeteria Team
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Attendance Committee Updates!
NEW: Surprise Attendance Days – Starting in October 2026, the attendance committee will be hosting “surprise” celebrations at arrival for our students who attend school that day. Students who attend school on a surprise attendance day will receive a small treat, prize, or have access to an activity. These pop-ups will occur on arrival, and we will aim to have a surprise attendance day once a month, unless we have an incentive planned for that month. See the flyer for more information. https://canva.link/wibkw8lwsur5rsa
NEW: Incentive Celebrations – This year, the attendance committee will be hosting incentive celebrations for our students! Here is the breakdown of the incentives along with the tentative dates and the target group.
- Hot Chocolate Party – Tuesday December 15th, 2026
- Target Group: Students with no UNEXCUSED absences from September 2026 – December 2026will be invited to have hot chocolate and treats.
- Falling in Love with Attendance Lunch – Tuesday February 2nd, 2026
- Target Group: Students who are flagged as chronically absent from last school year will be invited to the lunch if their attendance has improved by the beginning of Term 3.
- Spring Classroom Competition – End of April
- Target Groups: The two classes (one lower/ one upper) with the best attendance will receive a class prize.
- EOY Spring Celebration – End of June
- Target Groups: Students with perfect attendance will receive a swag bag, certificate, and special recognition at their classes EOY award ceremony
Here is the DCPS Guidance for Attendance: https://dcps.dc.gov/publication/attendance-and-truancy-policy
Please make sure you contact the school (via ParentSquare, a handwritten note, an Aspen Go note, a text, email, call etc.) regarding your child’s absence.
Throughout the next two weeks, the attendance committee will be sending letters home to children who were marked as Chronically Absent last year. Please continuously check your child’s backpack for any notes.
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Fifth Grade Fundraiser!
Support Our Fifth Grade Class!
Fifth Grade is hosting a Slice the Price Card Fundraiser to support our students! With a Slice the Price Card, you can enjoy Buy One, Get One FREE large pizzas at participating Domino’s locations through June 30, 2027!
– Buy a large pizza at menu price and get a large pizza FREE!
– Cards are $20 plus shipping and can pay for themselves in just one order.
– Perfect for parties and gatherings! Buy 10 large pizzas and get 10 large pizzas FREE!
– Use your card UNLIMITED times through 6/30/27 at 2,740+ participating Domino’s locations.
Want to support Fifth Grade but don’t need a card? You can purchase a card and donate it directly to the Seaton Elementary School Fifth Grade Class. Donated cards can be used or resold to help support our students.
Ready to support us? Use the fundraiser link to purchase your card, then select a Fifth Grade student, Ms. Cleage, or Ms. Kilburn as the person you’d like to support.
Thank you for supporting Seaton’s Fifth Graders! 💙🍕https://store.dominos.cards/57333
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After School Programming at Seaton!
Families can read the September After School Newsletters here! https://sway.cloud.microsoft/YMPljgWFrr6CIUrj?ref=email
Kindergarten through Grade 5 After School Programming
The after-school program is currently underway at Seaton.
After-school programming for Kindergarten through Grade 5 takes place daily from 3:15 to 6:00 PM.
Students transition directly from the school day to the Seaton Cafeteria for the start of after-school programming at 3:15 p.m. and follow the schedule below.
- 3:15 to 3:30 – Supper in the cafeteria
- 3:30 to 4:30 – Power Hour: students trasition to class with their afterschool teacher
- 4:30 to 4:45 – Transition back to the cafeteria from power hour
- 4:45 to end of day – Outdoor and indoor activities
Students in after-school are picked up at the front of the school. All families are asked to sign their students out at pick-up with Officer Bryant or Officer Boone.
PK3 and PK4 After School Programming by the YMCA
PK3 and PK4 with an after-school seat are now able to complete the YMCA After School registration. The program runs daily from 3:15 to 6:00 PM. To register, email Jaysha Washington at jaysha.washington@ymcadc.org
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PTO Updates!
Seaton Families,
Thanks to everyone who came out to last week’s PTO meeting! We had a great turnout, the kids had fun in childcare, and we heard some great updates on Seaton, including our outstanding growth in test scores (2nd and 3rd highest growth in all of DCPS for ELA and math!) You can view the presentation here. We also post minutes of our PTO meetings to our website, here: https://seatondc.org/pto/.
Afterschool Clubs
Afterschool clubs start next week! There is still space in Wednesday chess club (K-5) and Monday/Wednesday Girls on the Run (3-5). All info and sign up details here: https://seatondc.org/afterschool-enrichment/. Please reach out to seatonptoenrichment@googlegroups.com with any questions! And if you have received a spot in a teacher-led club, please consider a donation to help offset the cost for these PTO-funded spots.
Seaton Renaming
If you haven’t yet done so, please fill out our survey on potentially renaming Seaton by tomorrow. The survey is here: https://forms.gle/ESMBHAf986SsAwor.
New Middle School
Seaton is getting a new middle school, opening in August 2028, in time for our current 4th graders to start 6th grade. You can read all about it here: https://seatondc.org/new-middle-school/. Please also check back on our dedicated website for updates, here: https://seatondc.org/euclid-new-middle-school/, and DCPS’s website here: https://dcpsplanning.com/category/new-dcps-middle-school-euclid-st/.
Parent Soccer League
Thanks to all the parents who signed up to join Stingers FC, our new soccer team playing in a local DC schools parent league. Our roster is capped at 15 parents and there is no more space, but if you are still interested in playing, there is a new team of parents from several local schools forming that still need players. Games are Monday at either 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 at Garrison, starting next week. The cost is $85/player and you can sign up here. And in the spring, we’ll definitely field two Seaton teams!
What’s Coming Up
Save the date for our Fall events, and please sign up for a volunteer shift! None of these events are possible without volunteers, and it’s a great chance to meet other families and help support the PTO. You can sign up here.
- Fall Movie Night:Friday, October 23, 6 – 8 PM. Mark your calendar for our annual Fall Movie Night. We’ll have the big screen out on the playground at Seaton @ KC Lewis, along with popcorn, hot chocolate, and glowsticks.
- Talent Showcase:Thursday, November 12, 5:30 – 7 PM. Get your Stingers working on their acts, more details to come closer to the event! Open to all students from PK3 – 5th, live and pre-recorded acts are fine.
- Winter Wonderland Dance:Friday, December 11, 7 – 9 PM. Our annual winter dance for 2nd – 5th graders features desserts, drinks, a photo booth, and the chance to dance the night away on a sugar high.
