WELCOME!
Welcome to St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton Catholic School! In 1976 Seton
was founded as a result of a consolidation of St. Andrew and St. Mary
schools. In 1982
We believe that you will be very
happy and satisfied with your decision to send your child(ren) to Seton. The caring, disciplined atmosphere of our
school provides a challenging yet enjoyable environment in which children can
learn and grow. The support and
cooperation that you as parents give to the school help to encourage and ensure
the successful education of your child(ren).
The pastor of the Richmond
Catholic Community encourages all Catholic families to participate in their
parishes, liturgical celebrations, sacraments, services and events. Together, through the combined efforts of
church, home, and school, we can offer our child(ren) many excellent
opportunities for growth, development and belonging.
The Seton Home and School
Association invites all parents to become involved and active in their
child(ren)’s education by attending their meetings and special events. As a Seton family, you are automatically Home
and School members. You will receive
meeting announcements through notes coming home from school with your
child(ren). When a child comes to
“Worship, Academics,
Community and Service”
PURPOSE
AND GOALS
To nurture the students’ spiritual
growth and development
through religious lessons and
celebrations based on the teachings
of Christ and His church as found in
the Gospel message.
To guide the students’ intellectual
growth and development
through a challenging academic curriculum.
To strengthen the students’ physical
growth and development
through lessons and activities in exercise,
health, and nutrition.
To strengthen the student’s emotional
growth and development through discussions and positive experiences of
self-concept,
respect for others, cooperation, and
responsibility.
STUDENT GOALS
1. Treat others as you
would like to be treated.
2. Give schoolwork your
best time, attention and effort.
3. Follow school rules in
a spirit of cooperation with others.
4. Listen
thoughtfully. Speak and behave honestly.
5. Encourage others to do
their best and help build their self-esteem.
West Campus East
Campus
Grades 3 through 6 Preschool through Grade 2
801 West Main Street 700 North “
Administrative Office
(765) 962-4877
Fr. Todd Riebe, Pastor
Fr. Tom Kovach,
Associate Pastor
Mrs. Cindy Johnson,
Principal
Mrs. Marcy Valentini,
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Mary Williams,
Youth Minister
Our Board consists of 10 elected
parishioners, our pastor and associate pastor, the school principal, the
Director of Religious Education, and a Deanery representative. Each year 3 members end their three-year term
and 3 new members are elected. A
complete listing of commission members will be announced at a later date.
If you should have any question
regarding the Commission, please contact:
Mr.
Doug Brenneke
Phone: 939-1974
SCHOOL COLORS: Red and Blue SCHOOL
NICKNAME: Stars
TO: ALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN SETON CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
WELCOME
to the 2008-09 School year!
Seton
Home and School Association is made up of all families who have children in
Our
2008/2009 officers are excited about the new year and some of the changes we will
make. In order for us to accomplish our
goals each year, it is necessary for us to be involved in fundraisers. We sponsor a Fall Fundraiser, book fair and
carnival. We will take advantage of
General Mills Box Tops school promotions by saving the box tops and sending
them in for cash refunds. By helping the
Youth Ministry with the Market Day program, we receive half the profit. Look
for information in the school newsletter and the church bulletin for the sale
dates.
The
Market Day food items are very popular and are ordered on a form which is
turned in to Seton or the Youth Ministry office. The food items are paid for when they are
picked up between 9 and
All participation in these fundraisers by the
school is strictly on a voluntary basis, although, we hope everyone participates
in some way. Parents are not asked to go
door to door to sell or promote items.
We should only approach people we know.
Seton
school relies heavily on parent volunteers to help support the faculty and
staff. Please look over the VOLUNTEER
SHEET in the forms packet and try to help out where you are able. If you have a question about any of the
activities available, please contact a Home and School Officer. We will make
every effort to include you in the activities requested.
HOME
AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR VIEWING AT THE WEST
BUILDING OFFICE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A
COPY, ONE WILL BE MADE FOR YOU UPON REQUEST.
The
first meeting of Home and School will be announced at a later date. The first meeting of the 2008/2009
Home & School will be an Ice Cream Social at 7:00 p.m. The teachers and staff will be introduced at
that time.
The
Home and School Association Calendar of Events will appear in the school
directory. Reminder notices will appear
in the weekly school newsletter as events draw near.
We look
forward to excellent parent representation at the meetings!! Here’s to a great school year!!!!
----Home
and School Officers
2008-2009
STAFF
Preschool Mrs.
Cheryl Kitchin/ Mrs. Lis Deitsch
Kindergarten Mrs. Cathy Cochran/Mrs. Angela Parker
Grade 1 Mrs. Ruth
Brown (East building coordinator)
Mrs.
Susan Hollingsworth
Grade 2 Mr. Chuck
Gilbert
Mrs.
Mary Manchir
Grade 3 To be
announced
Miss
Amy Rodeghero
Grade 4 Mrs. Brenda
King (West Bldg. Coordinator)
Mrs.
Karen Rosenberger
Grade 5 Mrs. Terri
Schroeder
Mrs.
Joyce Deitz
Grade 6 Miss Mary Pace
Mrs.
Angie Harvey
East Computer Lab Mrs.
Marilyn Dolesh
West Computer Lab Ben
Wampler
Spanish Mrs. Karen Teng
S.H.A.P.E. K-6 Mrs. Nancy Kitchin
SES Athletic Director: Mr. Mike Richter
Catechists: Mrs. Cheryl
Kitchin, Preschool
Mrs.
Angie Parker, Kindergarten
Mrs.
Cathy Cochran, Kindergarten
Mrs.
Susan Hollingsworth, grade 1
Mrs.
Mary Manchir, grade 2
Mrs. Amy Rodeghero,
grade 3
Mr. Mike Waters
Mrs. Terri Schroeder,
grade 5
Mrs. Joyce Deitz – grade
5
Mrs. Angie Harvey
After School Care YMCA
Office Manager &
Bookkeeper Mrs.
Melissa Sparks
Secretary Mrs. Mariann
Allen, East building
Mrs.
Farrah Caskey, East building
Preschool Aide Mrs. Natalie Blakely
Cooks : Mrs.
Linda Jennings, East
Mrs.
Michelle Olson, West
To be announced, West
Maintenance: Mr. Rudy Reimsnyder, West
Mr.
Steve Turner, East
Custodians: Mrs. Heike Chapman, West
Mrs.
Kathy Bowman, East
Technical Support: Mr. Tim Elstro
2008-2009
We
will include the Family Life Program lessons (revised 1988 edition) in our
religion curriculum. With the endorsement of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis,
Office of Catholic Education, and parental acceptance, age appropriate grade-level
talks are being offered for Preschool through grade 6. These lessons are designed to support and
assist parents in their efforts to raise their children in the “rich traditions of Biblically-rooted prayer
and the moral theology of the Catholic Church.”
As the primary educators of their children,
parents have the choice to teach about Family Life within the family
setting. At Seton, we respect that
choice. You may choose for your child(ren)
not to attend these talks. Simply
complete the form in the forms packet
and return it to the school secretary as soon as possible.
TO: Parents interested in driving for Seton field
trips
FROM:
Re: Archdiocesan policy regarding drivers
The
Archdiocese of Indianapolis has developed a policy to protect both students and
drivers on school field trips.
Before
one can drive our students, we need to have the following:
* A
copy of your driver’s license
* A copy of your car’s registration
* A certificate of insurance from your
insurance company verifying
that you have a minimum of
$100,000/$300,000 bodily injury
liability insurance
* A background check on file
We
need to have all four of
these pieces on file in our office (west building) before the field trip
day. This information must be
updated each year.
Should
you have any questions regarding this policy, please call the Archdiocesan
offices.
Thank
you for helping us meet the Archdiocesan requirements.
2008 - 2009
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
In the event of an emergency, once in a while
it is necessary to close school for that day.
In case of bad weather, be sure to stay tuned to WKBV, WHON, KICKS 96,
and WFMG and WCTV (local cable TV station) and channel 6 for school closing
information.
To ensure that your child(ren) will know what
s/he is to do in the event of an early school closing, please talk to him/her
and let them know the plan. (Remember,
there are only two phone lines at the school, and they will be very busy in the
event of an emergency. The best thing to
do is to make a plan, and make sure your child knows what to do.) There will be NO AFTER-SCHOOL CARE if school
is closed early.
Please see the “Emergency School Closing” form
in the forms packet and complete it by designating the emergency plan you wish
to be followed.
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR STATEMENT
All
students of
1. Respect other’s
bodies, feelings and property.
2. Exhibit a Christian
attitude and refrain from vulgar or obscene language.
3. Fulfill all academic
requirements.
4. Come prepared for
class.
5. Follow the provisions
of the school dress code.
BEHAVIOR REGULATIONS
Different
levels of student misconduct merit different sanctions. For all but the most serious instances of
student misconduct, it is the intent of this policy that the student be given ample opportunity to amend his or her
conduct before being subject to the most serious sanctions. It is also the intent of this policy that for
such less serious instances of
misconduct the
administration and faculty enjoy an adequate discretion in administering
sanctions. Certain offenses, which shall
be set forth below, are so grave as to merit the immediate application of the
most serious sanctions. Students who
commit any of these offenses shall be subject to immediate and
non-discretionary expulsion.
Offenses
Meriting Automatic Expulsion With No Possibility of Readmission
Students
who commit the following offenses shall be expelled immediately and shall not
be readmitted to
1.
Bringing
a firearm onto the grounds of
activity sponsored or sanctioned by
2.
Bringing
any weapon capable of causing serious bodily injury to a human being onto the
campus of
3.
Threatening
bodily harm or engaging in a battery upon another person which results in serious bodily injury while on the
campus of
4.
Engaging
in a sexual assault upon any person while on the campus of
5.
Bringing
any illegal drug or narcotic onto the campus of Seton Catholic School, using
any illegal drug or narcotic while on the grounds of Seton Catholic School or
while participating in any activity sponsored or sanctioned by Seton Catholic
School, or selling or dispensing any illegal drug or narcotic while on the
grounds of Seton Catholic School or while participating in any activity
sponsored or sanctioned by Seton Catholic School.
Criminal
charges may be brought against any student who commits any action, which
violates these policies if that action also constitutes a criminal violation of
the laws of the state of
Offenses
For Which A Student May Be Expelled
At The Discretion Of The Administration
Students
who commit the following offenses may be expelled at the discretion of the Administration. Such students may apply for readmission after
one semester, and may be readmitted at the discretion of the Administration
upon a showing of improved conduct:
1.
Engaging
in a battery upon another person, which results in bodily injury while on the
grounds of
2.
Engaging
or attempting to engage in sexual harassment or in nonconsensual sexual contact
which does not constitute a sexual assault as defined in this policy while on
the grounds of
3.
Engaging
or attempting to engage in consensual sexual contact with another person while
on the grounds of
4.
Bringing
alcohol or any tobacco product onto the campus of Seton Catholic School, using
alcohol or any tobacco product while on the grounds of Seton Catholic School or
while participating in any activity sanctioned by Seton Catholic School or
selling or dispensing alcohol or any tobacco product while on the grounds of
Seton Catholic School or while participating in any activity sanctioned by
Seton Catholic School.
5.
Bringing
pornographic or obscene materials onto the campus of Seton Catholic School,
viewing or causing to be viewed pornographic or obscene materials while on the
grounds of Seton Catholic School or while participating in any activity
sponsored or sanctioned by Seton Catholic School, or selling or in any other
way distributing or publishing pornographic or obscene materials while on the
grounds of Seton Catholic School or while participating in any activity sponsored
or sanctioned by Seton Catholic School.
Lesser
Offenses:
Students
who commit the following offenses shall not be expelled except in accordance
with the provisions of the policy for violations of lesser infractions as set
forth below:
1.
Participating
in, and/or encouraging other students to participate in, any conduct or activity that disrupts the
orderly operation of school activities.
2.
Threatening,
starting or participating in a shoving incident or fight.
3.
Using
profanity, obscene gestures, or language that is intended to harass or
intimidate, or has the effect of harassing or intimidating any other person.
4.
Failing
to obey the directives of teachers or other school personnel, during any time
period, when a student is under the school’s supervision.
5.
Engaging
in horseplay.
6.
Failing
to attend class without the knowledge and consent of parents or guardians and
Penalties For
Lesser Offenses
School Wide Penalties
For
lesser infractions, excluding those offenses listed below which shall in no
case result in expulsion, the following procedures apply:
1.
The
students will receive warnings which will be kept on an index card.
2.
At
the third warning, a detention will be issued and a conference will be
scheduled. The classroom teacher, student,
parents and possibly the principal will attend the conference.
3.
Each
subsequent warning will result in additional detention.
4. At the third
detention, an in-school suspension will be issued and a conference will be
held.
5. The next offense will
result in up to two days in-school suspension, and the next up to three days
in-school suspension and a conference.