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Sad News: Sr. Martina Wagner, S.S.N.D., Passed Away Wed., Sept 1
Sr. Martina Wagner, S.S.N.D., a member of the Seton Keough religion department since 1997, passed away on Wed., Sept. 1 at. St. Agnes Hospital. The school will celebrate Sr. Martina's life and ministry during a prayer service on Fri., Sept. 3 at 8:15 a.m. All are welcome. There will be a memorial Mass next Wed., Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at the School Sisters of Notre Dame Motherhouse: 6401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21212. With the greatest respect to Sister Martina, a woman of faith and honor, Seton Keough High School will be closed next Wed., Sept. 8th so that members of the Seton Keough community may attend this memorial.
Welcome From Principal Calamari
Dear Friends in Christ:
Welcome Back to a New Year which promises to be filled with great excitement and many blessings. The first day of School went extremely well. The girls were excited and handled the heat very well. It was so good to hear the joyful sounds of young voices in the halls. This is one of the many blessings I will be grateful for this year.
The first day of school did provide some challenges. Traffic posed a problem and we are working with Andrea at Traffic Control to see if we can have the timing on the lights changed to provide a longer span of time to enter the campus. Hopefully that will improve the situation for all. I ask for your patience as we work things out.
I want to thank the teachers, staff, students, and families of the Seton Keough High School Community for making me feel so welcome, for offering me their insights, and for sharing their enthusiasm with me these past few weeks. You are all blessings and I am truly appreciative for the gifts you bring to our school. It is going to be a great year!
Have a blessed week,
Angela Calamari
Welcome from Vice Principal Mary Huntt
Greetings! It has been an absolute pleasure to meet and talk with so many of you over the course of the last week or so (was I really only hired 10 days ago?!). As I've said so many times, it is wonderful to be back at Seton Keough. My career actually began at Archbishop Keough 30 years ago this month and spanned the next 18 years. During that time, I experienced many special milestones in this school, including the merger of Seton and Keough; but there has never been a time that has felt more exciting and optimistic than the present. As I write this, we are nearing the end of our first day of school and—despite the hideous heat—there is a sense of energy and enthusiasm that is really contagious. I look forward to working in partnership with each of you and I am confident that this new school year will be the beginning of something very special.
Best wishes,
Mary Huntt
Traffic Concerns
We are very aware of the traffic problems re: student drop-off in the mornings and we are working on a solution that should be in place by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. In addition to ammending the traffic pattern on the school property itself, we are working with Baltimore City to get the timing of the traffic lights re-set on Caton Avenue in the front of the school. Thank you for your patience as we address this issue.
More Traffic News
The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued a Traffic Advisory about the continuing work on the ramps to I-95 from Caton Avenue. » Learn More
Orientation Days
Last Wed., Aug. 25 the Seton Keough Class of 2014 arrived on campus for their first day as a Seton Keough Gator. On hand to greet them were faculty, staff, and members of the National Honor Society and Student Council. At noon they met up with their junior big sisters and shared a pizza lunch before they competed in a scavenger hunt organized by the junior class officers. Mr. Gomez has shared his photos of the day:
» View the Class of 2014 Orientation
On Thursday the rest of the Seton Keough student body had their orientation. Mr. Gomez was also on hand to take photos of the sophomores, juniors, and seniors:
» View the Classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 Orientation
Mandatory Fall Sports Parent Meeting and Meet the Coaches Night Wed., Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
All parents of fall athletes are asked to attend the Fall Athletics Meeting. » Learn More
The Volleyball Team is Ranked #7 by the Baltimore Sun and Playing in the KSA Fall Volleyball Tournament
The Seton Keough varsity volleyball team begins the season ranked #7 by the Baltimore Sun. Seniors Adama Aja and Liz Brown are listed as players to watch. The team is traveling to Orlando, Florida to play in the KSA Fall Volleyball Tournament Sept. 2 through Sept. 4—a prestigious, national tournament. You may follow their progress on the KSA web site:
» KSA Volleyball Tournament
Horsin' Around 5K Last Sat., Aug. 28
Last Saturday the Seton Keough cross country team participated in the inaugural IAAM 5K as a warm-up to their season. Next year the goal is for all the fall teams to participate in the run. Athletic Director Jackie Boswell and daughter Kayla were among the runners. » Coach and Daughter Kayla
The Cross Country Team is Still Accepting Runners!
The Seton Keough cross country team is still accepting runners for the fall season. The team meets after school at 3:15 p.m. in front of the gym doors. Dust off your running shoes and run with the Gators! Questions, contact cross country Coach Louis Foudos at lfoudo1@students.towson.edu.
Opening Liturgy on Fri., Sept. 10 at 8:45 a.m.
Seton Keough High School and Holy Angels will celebrate the opening of school with an all-school Mass on Fri., Sept. 10 at 8:45 a.m. All are welcome. Seton Keough students are not required to wear their formal uniforms because of the warm weather and may wear their summer uniforms.
Mothers' Club Freshman Mothers Welcome Tea on Sun., Sept. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Mothers' Club would like to invite the freshman moms (and any moms of an incoming transfer student) to our annual Freshman Mothers Welcome Tea, on Sun., Sept. 12th from 2 to 4 p.m. in the school Library. We will have various herbal teas along with finger sandwiches and desserts. The new President of Seton Keough, Ms. Karen Hanrahan, will also be there to join us. This is a great opportunity for the moms to meet other freshman moms. We would like to extend a warm friendly welcome to our Seton Keough family.
Please R.S.V.P. to Mary Miller at marex645899@msn.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
» View the Invitation for the Freshman Mothers' Tea
The SWAMP
The SWAMP, Seton Keough's school store, would like to welcome all new and returning GATORS! Don't forget the SWAMP is the only place to purchase your Gym uniform! We also have school socks and tights for formal uniform days in addition to lots of NEW Gator Gear. The SWAMP is still located in the auditorium hallway, across from the NEW nurse's office. Regular hours are 12 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and ALL Mass mornings. The SWAMP will be open on Wed., Sept. 1 for the Fall Athletics Fall Meeting.
Homecoming is Sat., Sept. 18
Seton Keough will hold its annual fall Homecoming festival on Sat., Sept 18. See the Homecoming web page for complete details: » Homecoming 2010
Spirit week begins on Wed., Sept. 15 through Fri., Sept. 17. The Fall Pep Rally will be held on Fri., Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. The Student Athletic Association sponsors Spirit Week, the Fall Pep Rally, and the Homecoming float construction and judging, and the Homecoming Festival. For any questions, please contact Ms. Helen Mirick at hmirick@setonkeough.com.
Cafeteria Corner for September
Reduced and Free: Meal Application for FREE and REDUCED meals need to be filled out EACH school year, PLEASE do so ASAP. Last year applications expire October 1st. (These are all confidential).
We will be having PIN NUMBER ACCOUNTS once again: (You will place monies on you account, cash or check). Put you PIN number in and cash will come off your account: for meals, snacks, drinks.This year EVERYONE must have monies on their account to use their PIN NUMBER. NO exceptions. When you get to a balance of $3.00, more monies will need to be put on your account. Low balance bills will be sent home WEEKLY. Please look for these bills. Thank You.
Many Blessings to ALL. Any question or concerns, PLEASE call Ms Sandy 410-646-4444 ext. 1248.
» September Menu
School Supplies Needed for Outreach
Here we are at the beginning of another school year already!!! The Social Outreach Committee is asking for your help once again this year; we need school supplies. While you are out purchasing supplies for your daughters please consider purchasing a few extra items.
We are in need of paper, pens, pencils, index cards, highlighters as well as folders and notebooks. In past years most parents found it helpful to just purchase duplicates off of their daughter’s supply lists.
School supplies may be dropped off at the front desk or to Laurie Manuel in the Library, please label them to the attention of Social Outreach so they will get to their correct destination.
Questions?? Please contact the Social Outreach Coordinator, Tess Bailey (P’12 Rachael Bennett) at tbaileybl@yahoo.com or call her at 443-562-6136. As always, we thank you for your continued generosity and support for our daughters. Have a great school year!!!
Used Book Forum
A new used book forum has been set up for 2010-11. If you wish to sell your used books online please email Jane Ponton at jponton@setonkeough.com. Please indicate your contact information, the book name, ISBN number, and price. Buyers will contact you directly. Students should only purchase books that have the correct ISBN numbers otherwise the content may not match what is taught in class. When you sell your books, please email Jane Ponton so that sold books can be removed from the list.
» Online Book Exchange
The Last Day to Add Recipes to the Seton Keough Community Cookbook
The Mothers’ Club is still accepting recipes from the entire Seton Keough community including students, parents, and Seton, Archbishop Keough, and Seton Keough alumnae. Seton Keough families may participate in two ways:
- Please submit your family recipes! (up to two per person). The recipes may be anything from appetizers/beverages, soups/salads, vegetables/side dishes, main dishes, breads/rolls, desserts, cookies/candy and this/that (miscellaneous). Get out your family’s favorite chocolate cake recipe or grandmas potato salad recipe that has been handed down from generation to generation, and submit it for inclusion in the Cookbook. ALL recipes will be included if submitted by the deadline of September 1. Please read the instructions on how to upload your recipes to the Seton Keough Cookbook web site:
» Instructions on How to Upload Recipes
For more information or questions, please contact Debbie Balles at dwballes3@verizon.net.
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Upcoming Events:
See details to the left
- Wed., Sept. 1: Fall Parent Athletic/Meet the Coaches Night at 6:30 p.m.
- Mon., Sept. 6: School Closed for Labor Day
- Tues., Sept. 7: Fall Musical Auditions at 3 p.m.
- Wed., Sept. 8: School Closed
- Thurs., Sept. 9: Parent Athletic Association Meeting at 7 p.m.
- Fri., Sept. 10: Opening Liturgy at 8:45 a.m.
- Sun., Sept. 12: Freshmen Mother's Welcome Tea from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Mon., Sept. 13: Mothers' Club Meeting at 7 p.m.
- Tues., Sept. 14: Fathers' Club Meeting at 7 p.m.
- Wed., Sept. 15-Fri., Sept. 17: Spirit Week
- Thurs., Sept. 16: Theatre Parents Meeting at 7 p.m.
- Fri., Sept. 17: Fall Pep Rally at 1:30 p.m.
- Sat., Sept. 18: Homecoming Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Dance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Wed., Sept. 22: Meet Me at the Pole Prayer Service
- Music Boosters Parent Meeting at 7 p.m.
- Fri., Sept. 24: Parent Welcome Reception at 7 p.m.
- Thurs., Sept. 30: College Night for Seniors at 6 p.m. Back to School Night at 7 p.m.
The SWAMP: Seton Keough Bookstore
Regular Hours: 12 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and ALL Mass mornings. The Bookstore will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 1 for the Fall Athletics Parent Meeting.
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