March 28, 2024
SEES Red Notes
Thursday, March 28
NOON DISMISSAL (Holy Thursday)
EXTENDED CARE CLOSES 3PM
Report Card distribution
Last day to claim items from Lost & Found
Diocesan Parent/Stakeholder Survey closes
Friday, March 29
STUDENT/TEACHER HOLIDAY (Good Friday/Easter Break)
HSA Nomination Form closes
Deadline to submit Science Fair Project Information Sheet
Sunday, March 31
EASTER SUNDAY
Deadline for Cornhole Tournament Board Sponsorship registration – info below
Monday, April 1-Friday, April 5
NO SCHOOL (Easter Break)
Monday, April 8
2:30PM DISMISSAL and solar eclipse viewing event
Schedule for Holy Week and Easter Break
Thursday, March 28 is a NOON DISMISSAL day. Extended Care will CLOSE AT 3PM. Bus drop-off times will be adjusted to accommodate the early release.
School will be CLOSED Friday, March 29 through Friday April 5 for Easter Break.
Lost & Found
As a reminder, today is the last day to claim items from the school Lost & Found. The Lost & Found is located downstairs under the stairwell.
March 28 Kaleidoscope Class Rescheduled to April 11
The Thursday Kaleidoscope class that was originally scheduled for today, 3/28, will be held on Thursday 4/11.
Diocesan Parent/Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey
The Office of Catholic Schools annual parent/stakeholder survey closes TODAY, March 28. The link to the survey form is below.
Catholic Diocese of Richmond 2023-2024 Parent/Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey
Solar Eclipse and Early Dismissal 4/8/2024!
On Monday, April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse will trace a path across several US states. Richmonders can view it between 2-4pm and will experience peak coverage between 3:10 and 3:25pm. We don’t want anyone “blinded by the light,” so the administration will be providing each student with special glasses which will be distributed at end of that day by each homeroom teacher. We can experience this “once in a blue moon” opportunity together with an early release at 2:30pm.
Here are two choices to experience the eclipse.
1. Pick up your student(s) at 2;30 pm in carpool or singles, per usual. Then the back parking lot will have a designated area for parking and viewing with members of the school community, students and their families. All students must have family supervision to attend.
OR
2. Pick up your student(s) per regular car line at 2:30 pm and go home with the safety glasses.
All students staying for daycare will be joining our group on back parking lot with their safety glasses at designated time along with daycare staff.
DISCLAIMER: WE ASK EACH FAMILY TO REMIND THEIR STUDENT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING THESE GLASSES DURING THE WHOLE EVENT TO PREVENT ANY ISSUES.
For those families staying there might be a themed play list “eclipsing” all your expectations. We hope you enjoy this major astronomical event with us and/or your family.
A “total eclipse of the heart” from all of our science teachers to you.
Any questions, please call the front office.
2024-2025 HSA Board Nominations Close Tomorrow!
The HSA Board Nomination Form is NOW open! As a SEES parent, your participation in this process is critical to the success of our HSA – please take a moment to nominate yourself or someone else who you feel would be an exceptional officer or chair for the Board and/or an HSA Event! Nominations close Friday, March 29, 2024. Link to Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/Quo4XMSZ2Cc1wr1x5
The Home and School Association (“HSA”) and its Board both play a critical role in the overall success of St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School. Each year, SEES Administration, in cooperation with the current HSA Board, asks current parents to participate in the process of nominating and subsequently electing HSA Officers and/or Board members for the following school year.
Please take a moment to review the Nomination Form, HSA Board positions, and the responsibilities that accompany each position that will be accepting nominations for the 2024-2025 School Year. If you would like to nominate yourself or another SEES parent that you feel would be a successful candidate for an open board position, please do so on the Nomination Form linked above.
HSA Board Nomination & Election Timeline (2024-2025 School Year):
(March 15, 2024) Nomination Form opens to SEES Parents
(March 29, 2024) Nomination Form closes – NO additional submissions accepted
(April 12, 2024) Ballot Form opens to SEES Parents
(April 26, 2024) Ballot Form closes – NO additional submissions accepted
(May 1, 2024) 2024-2025 HSA School Board announced to SEES Community
Extended Care Statements Available Through FACTS Tuition Management
Statements of 2023 Extended Care payments for tax filing are available through the FACTS Tuition Management site. Please refer to instructions for printing the payment summary.
Altar Server Training
4th-8th grade students who have received their First Communion: Are you interested in learning how to be an altar server at Mass? There will be a training for new altar servers coming up in the next few weeks. If you are interested, please fill out this Google form. Let Miss Franklin know if you have any questions ([email protected]).
Father Daughter Dance
Saturday, April 13
6-8pm Cafeteria
Get ready to be in your Daddy Daughter Era with a night of Taylor Swift fun! The Father Daughter Dance will be held on April 13 from 6pm to 8pm. Dance the night away with some of your favorite Swiftie beats and enjoy light refreshments and plenty of photo ops! Tickets are $22 for BOTH the Dad AND his daughter/daughters. Please be sure to add how many girls there are in your family when you buy your tickets! Become a sponsor and receive some T. Swift swag! We hope you can make it!
DANCE REGISTRATION & SPONSORSHIP
We could use help setting up and cleaning up, as well as some light refreshments for the girls and Dads! If you would like to volunteer or donate, please SIGN UP HERE!
SEES Yellowstone Roast & Round-Up
Saddle up, folks! It’s time to round up the ranch hands and join your fellow SEES parents on for a Rip-Roaring Night at the SEES Yellowstone Roast & Round-Up, where we’ll be raising the barn in celebration of our beloved school!
This event will take place on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 6pm until 10pm at The Outlook at Saddle Ridge, located at 17901 River Road, Chesterfield, VA.
Tickets and Sponsorships are ON SALE NOW! For additional event details or to purchase tickets and/or sponsorships, visit https://SEESyellowstone.givesmart.com.
We are asking for Bourbon donations to “stock” our Bourbon Bar for the evening of this event! Click HERE for details on drop off and TAG DAY PASSES.
SEES Inaugural Cornhole Tournament
SEES HSA is excited to announce our Inaugural Cornhole Tournament! This event will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at The Church of the Epiphany (11000 Smoketree Drive, Richmond VA) from 11am until 3pm! In addition to the multi-round Cornhole Tournament (with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and a randomly-drawn 3rd place team), we will have Fun for all ages with Food Trucks, a family-friendly dance party and a “Kids Zone” with games and inflatables for children 14 and under!
Sponsorships & Tickets: the success of this and every event depends on the generosity of our School Community. We are in need of SEVERAL Board Sponsors. The cost to be a Board Sponsor is $500 and includes a set of custom boards (with your family/company logo!) that are yours to keep at the conclusion of the tournament! Deadline to register as a Board Sponsor is Sunday, March 31, 2024. Click HERE to register and/or view sponsorship opportunities!
Planning to attend but NOT sponsor or enter a team? Click HERE to RSVP with your party name and total number of guests so that we can provide a head count to our Food Trucks and other vendors!
Interested in Volunteering? Looking to start earning your volunteer hours for the 2024-2025 school year? Volunteer hours logged for this event will count towards your 10 hours required for the 2024-2024 school year! Volunteer Opportunities will be announced shortly!
SEES “GAME ON” Mother-Son Night
Friday, April 19 6pm to 8pm
Save the date for a night filled with fun games, food and (optional) dancing with your sweet boys! Registration info coming soon!
SEES Custom Belt Ordering is Open!
SEES is excited to welcome back our Custom School Belts! Made in England, these belts feature:
• Woven ribbon with the SEES Crest sewn onto cotton webbing
• British Tan leather tab and brass buckle
Belts are available in either Ecru OR Red webbing (base color – see image link above) with both boys’ and men’s sizing.
Please click the image above for measuring and fit details – all belts are made to order and no refunds or exchanges will be accepted.
Link to order: https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/sees/seesbelts
SEES Discovery Camp Registration
What will you discover this summer? Registration is open for SEES Discovery Camp 2024 through May 3, 2024! Join us for two weeks of learning, adventure and excitement . . . and did I mention awesome field trips? Space is limited so register today!!
Please note: We will not be offering before or aftercare this summer. Extra field trips may be added as we get closer to summer. Camp will run from 9:00am until 3:00pm Monday – Friday.
Week #1 June 10-14
3 Field Trips: Park 360, Richmond Metro Zoo and Swimming at the Pocahontas Pool
Week #2 June 17 – 21
3 Field Trips: Movies, Maymont Park and Swimming at the Pocahontas Pool
DISCOVERY CAMP 2024 REGISTRATION
Lunch Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to help with setup, serving, and kitchen cleanup during school lunch periods. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and see your child(ren) during the school day! Please review the available slots and sign up for a shift at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AFA62AAAF49-45795097-lunch#/.
It’s Yearbook Ordering Time!
Memories are being made — don’t forget to order your school yearbook today! Each family should have received an email from Herff Jones. (Email addresses listed in Renweb are the ones being used.) Please check your inboxes. If you did not receive notification and info on ordering, please let us know. Otherwise, order today and save your confirmation email to ensure you order only once. Ordering is open until June 1.
Please contact Leslie Winder at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Woodmont Recreation Association and Pool
SEES families are invited to join the Woodmont Recreation Association and pool! Please see FLYER for details. The pool is located at 2334 Traymore Rd., just a 3-minute drive from SEES! Early Bird pricing ends April 30, 2024. Pay online at https://woodmont4fun.org/member-dues/.
St. Edward Church Middle School Youth EDGE Summer Camp
Camp Hidden Lake
Dahlonega, GA
Rising 7th and Rising 8th graders are invited to Camp Hidden Lake this Summer! EDGE summer camp is an adventure that you will never forget. It’s an experience that helps teens deepen their prayer life, take ownership of their faith, grow in community with their parish friends, and break down anything holding them back. Teens constantly return from camp saying it was the best week of their year! From ropes courses and messy games to powerful evening sessions and daily sacraments, this will be a week to remember. Learn more at https://lifeteen.com/camps/summer-camp/.
**Cost $600/teen. $100 deposit by March 31. Final Payment Due April 19.**