Thanks to everyone who came out to see our Talent Show on Friday! There were a lot of great acts, such as Anna's tap dance! It's amazing how talented our students are and how brave they are to share their talents with us!
Announcements
CALENDAR UPDATES
Please note the following updates to the school calendar:
MAY 31-JUNE 3: MSS CARNIVAL
JUNE 2: FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
JUNE 6: LAST DAY AFTER SCHOOL CARE
JUNE 8: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 11AM DISMISSAL!
CALENDAR UPDATES
Please note the following updates to the school calendar:
MAY 31-JUNE 3: MSS CARNIVAL
JUNE 2: FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
JUNE 6: LAST DAY AFTER SCHOOL CARE
JUNE 8: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 11AM DISMISSAL!
CAFETERIA CLOSED THIS WEEK! May 30-June 2
LAST HSA MEETING - June 5, 6:30p at Ott House - RSVP
HSA MEETING - JUNE 5
Our last meeting of the year is almost here! Can you believe it?! We'll be holding it on MONDAY, JUNE 5, 6:30p.m. at The Ott House. Please RSVP by June 2 so we can give the restaurant an accurate headcount!
Like all HSA meetings, this event is open to the Mother Seton School community, including grandparents and extended family who are interested in being a part of the HSA.
Any questions? Please email hsa@mothersetonschool.org.
LAST HSA MEETING - June 5, 6:30p at Ott House - RSVP
HSA MEETING - JUNE 5
Our last meeting of the year is almost here! Can you believe it?! We'll be holding it on MONDAY, JUNE 5, 6:30p.m. at The Ott House. Please RSVP by June 2 so we can give the restaurant an accurate headcount!
Like all HSA meetings, this event is open to the Mother Seton School community, including grandparents and extended family who are interested in being a part of the HSA.
Any questions? Please email hsa@mothersetonschool.org.
Prayer Corner
Please Pray For...
Bill Wivell, grandfather of Dacosta Wivell (MSS 2022) and friend of MSS, who is recovering from heart surgery
Juan F. Lora, friend of Lynn Tayler (Advancement), who is recovering from heart surgery
Please submit your prayer requests to Lynn at ltayler@mothersetonschool.org
There will no longer be a print version of the Tuesday News. It will be available on the website each Tuesday evening and you will receive an email notification once it is published. The provider we use will not allow us to manually enter emails that have previously been unsubscribed, so if you have previously unsubscribed from any of our mailings, you will need to re-enter your email address. Also, be sure to add advancement@mothersetonschool to your email client’s contact list so the newsletter isn’t caught in a Spam filter.
A Message From the Principal
Dear Families,
Congratulations to all the students (and teachers!) who participated in the talent show. Students entertained the student body with dancing, singing, piano playing, magic tricks, and more. It was wonderful to see so many talents. Thank you, and congratulations to the tech crew members and the show’s emcees. Their attention to detail and care for the students made the show a memorable experience for everyone. You can view a slideshow of highlights here.
The annual Walkathon will take place on Friday. Let us all pray to St. Medard, the patron saint of weather, for a nice day. St. Medard, born in France in 456, was a preacher, missionary, and one of the most honored bishops of his time. Legend has it that Menard was sheltered from the rain as a child by an eagle hovering over him (Catholic Review, 2016).
For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the month of May to honor Mary, the Mother of God. One way to honor Mary is to recite the rosary. Praying the rosary is something most, if not all, of our students are familiar with, as it’s a regular part of our faith life at school. But sometimes, it helps to have a guide.
We will celebrate an all-school Mass and May Crowning on May 9. The Crowning will begin outside at the front of the school at 9:30, and Mass will begin in the gym at 10:00. All are welcome to attend the Crowning and Mass. Students are encouraged to bring flowers to place on the Marian altar.
Have a blessed week!
Sincerely,
Kathleen J. Kilty, PhD
Principal
Fine Arts Night - Monday, May 8 @ 7PM
Join us on Monday, May 8 for Fine Arts Night! Come browse the works of our talented young artists and stay for a performance from our Band and Chorus. Performances begin at 7:00 p.m.!
There will also be a 9:30 a.m. performance for all the students, but due to limited space, we ask if possible that you attend the evening show.
CALENDAR REMINDERS & UPDATES
May 9: May Procession and Crowning*
*This is a change from the original date of May 19
May 15: NO SCHOOL
May 22-26: Spirit Week
May 26: FIELD DAY - NOON DISMISSAL - NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE*
*This is a change from the previous date of Jun 2
May 29: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
CARNIVAL DATE CHANGE! The MSS Carnival will now be held MAY 31-JUNE 3!!!
2023-2024 School Year Dates
August 29: 1st Day of School
December 21- Jan 2: Christmas Break (return to school on Jan. 3)
March 29-April 5: Easter Break
June 2: 8th Grade Graduation
June 6: Last Day of School
*DEADLINE THURSDAY* FIELD DAY T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE TO ORDER
Please place your order for Field Day T-Shirts NO LATER THAN MAY 4!
Field Day is Friday, May 26 and this year's Field Day theme is BEACH DAY. We have a special tie-dye design you can order! Due to the high demand at this time of year, the printer cannot guarantee a specific color. NOTE: THESE ARE OPTIONAL
Orders MUST BE placed and paid for NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, MAY 4th!
Sizes Youth XS through Adult XL: $12 each
Adult XXL: $14
Adult XXXL: $15
Adult XXXXL: $16
Please complete this form and send your payment into the school office via check made payable to Mother Seton School (memo line: field day t-shirt) or pay via the MySchoolWallet app. If using the MSW app, you must put name and grade of your oldest student in order notes. Contact Mrs. Reaver at areaver@mothersetonschool.org with any questions!
MSS Annual Walkathon
This year’s Walkathon is on Friday, May 5th, 2023. Our rain date is May 12th. Both days are half-days, but there will be no After School Care on whichever day the Walkathon happens.
After consultation with the faculty, we would like to use the funds raised from the Walkathon to support two local organizations. First is Zingers for Zach, a non-profit organization in memory of Zachary Scott Miller out of Gettysburg, PA. This organization is for children up to the age of 18 in need of financial support to play a sports-related activity. The second charity is The Baltimore Work Camp serving residents in and around the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Proceeds will help cover the costs associated with youth campers and the service work they will accomplish during the week.
Register your student now at Pledgestar to make collecting donations easier!
Visit our Walkathon page for all the details!
MSS Roy Rogers Fundraiser
Fuel up after the Walkathon with Roys and support MSS!
Visit the Roys in Thurmont on Fri, May 5, 11AM-2PM and 5-8PM. Mention MSS and earn 25% of your purchase for the school!
HSA and Student Government Spring Flower Sale
The Mother Seton School HSA is joining up with the MSS Student Government to raise funds for new recess equipment. In partnership with Cedar Hedge Farm, we are hosting our annual spring flower sale, with the funds raised going to new recess equipment for students. The SGA is working with us as part of their fundraiser this year in hopes that they can provide each grade with all new recess equipment. Cedar Hedge Farm will once again be providing us with several beautiful options: Individual 4" pots, two hanging basket varieties, and a 2-3 gallon planter variety.
Spring flower orders and checks will be due by Monday, May 8th. Checks should be made payable to 'MOTHER SETON SCHOOL'. The plants will be available for pick up Friday, May 12th from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Pick up will take place in the center grass area, next to the parking lot.
Click HERE to place your order
Please note, flower colors are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have questions, please contact Cedar Hedge Farm, Natasha Doan at 240-818-9712.
Help support Mother Seton School's HSA, our SGA, and our students and watch your flowers grow all summer long!
No Lunch Served During Carnival Week
There will be no lunch available for purchase during Carnival Week, May 30-June 2.
Middle School Uniform Update
The plaid skort is now available through Lands' End! Sample sizes will be available in the uniform closet, but for the best fit, order based on your daughter's hip and waist measurements. Girls sizes include adjustable waistband.
Cub Scouts K-4 Open for New Members
Come join Cub Pack 270 for fun and challenging character-building activities! Visit CubPack270.com or email info@cubpack270.com for more information.
Christ Community Church Summer Camp
Christ’s Community Church is presenting an Emmitsburg community day camp “STELLAR” this summer July 17-21 from 9 AM to 3 PM. VIEW FLIER for more details.
SICK POLICY REMINDER - IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
*Additional reminder: if your child has vomiting or nausea and is sent home from school, they should NOT RETURN THE NEXT DAY. Please follow the 24-hour rule as you would for fever or diarrhea.
There are many viruses going around, not the least of which are COVID, flu and RSV. Many of our students have already suffered illnesses. PLEASE, in order to keep our school healthy and to show consideration to other students, faculty, staff, and families, DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF THEY ARE TOO SICK TO TAKE PART IN NORMAL ACTIVITIES OR IF THEY HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
- Fever at or above 100˚F
- Vomiting or Nausea
- Uncontrollable cold symptoms
- persistent/disruptive cough
- excessively runny nose
- headaches/body aches
- sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Decrease or loss of taste or smell
- Diarrhea
- Undiagnosed rash
- Green nasal discharge lasting longer than ten days or accompanied by fever/chills
- Pinkeye
Since cold and flu symptoms can mimic COVID, please ensure your child has tested negative for COVID before sending them to school. We have at-home test kits for your convenience. Your pediatrician can also recommend a combination COVID-Flu-RSV home test kit if they believe it's necessary.
As a reminder, children must be fever- and diarrhea-free for at least 24 hours without the aid of medicine (Tylenol, Motrin, Immodium, etc.) before they can return to school.
If your child exhibits any of these symptoms at school, we will send them home. If your child must miss more than 3 days of school, we ask you to please bring a doctor's note upon their return to school.
Thank you for your consideration of the health of others and your assistance in keeping our school healthy!
CAFETERIA MENU
Afternoon Pick Up Procedures
We are doing our best to keep the car lines organized so we do not block Creamery Road. Please see the map below for how the flow is conducted for pick up.
