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Blessed Francis Seelos Academy

Weekly News


September 30, 2024

SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS


September 30 - Cub Scouts Meeting 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria

October 1 - Kindergarten Field Trip

October 1 - Student Council Meeting

October 7 - 8th Grade Recognition - Girls Volleyball 7:30pm

October 10 - Seelos Samaritans Event 3:30-4:45 North Park

October 12 & 14 - Boys Basketball Tryouts

October 18 - Sarris Candy Order Due (PTG Fundraiser)

October 21 & 23 - Girls Basketball Tryouts

October 24 - Trunk or Treat Event for Preschool - 8th grade

October 25 - 7th/8th Grade Dance

October 25 - In Service Day/No School for Students

October 30 - Half Day, 11:30am Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences


View & print our school calendar here:

2024-2025 School Year Calendar


Stay up to date on events by visiting our website:

School Event Calendar

RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS


Tuition

Athletic Association

Clearances

RaiseRight Gift Cards

Mass Intentions

OUR NEW ONLINE SPIRITWEAR SHOP IS NOW OPEN!


SHOP HERE

 

There are some changes for spirit wear this year. We have transitioned to an online organization that will ship directly to the customer and will remain open and available year-round! The site offers a large selection of items with a wide variety of prices! 

 

Please note that the only uniform approved crewneck sweatshirt is also available through this site.

 

Please reach out to Kristen Leckey (kristenleckey@yahoo.com) or Kristen Moritz (kmoritz@gesklaw.com) with any questions or suggestions!


WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION We are pleased to announce that registration for Winter Sports is now open! Sign up NOW to reserve your spot and avoid late registration fees.  Registration will close on October 11. The following programs are available: 

 

Girls Basketball – Grades 3-8

Boys Basketball – Grades 3-8

Little Dribblers (Co-ed) – Grades K-2

Cheerleading – Grades 3 and up

Pep Squad – Grades K-2

 

REGISTER HERE

PRIVATE CAR RIDER DISMISSAL

Please follow the guidelines outlined here in order for dismissal to be both safe and efficient. Form 4 distinct lines (not one that wraps around). No vehicles should park on the opposite side of the mausoleum, nor should any vehicles exit the lot without staff permission. Additionally, no guardian should expect students to walk to a different location for pick-up. If the teacher does not see you, the student will not be released. Thank you for your cooperation.

SEELOS SAINTS BASKETBALL

Tryouts:

  • Boys Varsity: 10/12- 4:30-6:00pm & 10/14 - 7:00-8:30 pm
  • Boys JV: 10/12 3:00 -4:30pm & 10/14 5:30 - 7:00pm
  • Girls Varsity: 10/21 7 – 8:30pm & 10/23 7 – 8:30pm
  • Girls JV: 10/21 5:30 - 7pm & 10/23 5:30 - 7pm

Open Gyms:


Boys JV: 10/4 - 3:30 - 4:45 pm

Girls Varsity and JV: TBD

Questions may be directed to: athletics@seelosacademy.org

A FEW REMINDERS

*Send a refillable water bottle to school with your children.

*Make sure to send dismissal notes in to school. If you are emailing, please email the homeroom teacher and the front office early in the day.

*If you child will be absent or late to school, you should call the school office or email both the homeroom teacher and the school office as soon as possible.

*Please label belongings - fleece, crewneck, jacket, pencil bag, lunch box, etc. and encourage children to check the lost and found. Currently, the lost is found is quite full. Anything not claimed by Friday, October 4th will be donated.

SEELOS SAMARITANS

Seelos Samaritans are going out in the community on Thursday October 10th 3:30-4:45pm. Please join us, as we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, by cleaning up litter in North Park. Click on the link below for details on the event. Hope you decide to join us! You must also Any questions please e-mail Cara Izaj at cdemotte@yahoo.com


Register Here

TribLIVE's Best of the Best Community Choice Awards!

Cast your vote for Blessed Francis Seelos Academy Preschool!

Allegheny North > Kids & Education > Daycare > Blessed Francis Seelos Academy Preschool

and

Cast your vote for St. Alexis Church - St. Aidan Parish Festival! Allegheny North > Entertainment & Leisure > Festival & Fair > St. Alexis/St. Aidan Parish


Vote before October 6th to help bring this wonderful recognition to Seelos.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED

The yearbook needs your help! Our main goal for the yearbook is to include as many photos as possible across every grade to create a well-balanced book. This is where you can help! While we have a small committee of yearbook photographers, we also rely on parent submissions since it is hard to cover every event. Please use the link below to submit photos. We use photos for any school activity (first day of school, Harvest Home, sports, class parties, service projects, clubs, etc.).

We work on layout throughout the year so please upload early and often!

 

https://tinyurl.com/SeelosYearbook2024

Password: Yearbook#2024

USED UNIFORMS

Have the kids grown since you got uniforms? In need of any pieces? We can meet with you by scheduling a time during school hours, or we can send pieces home. We have items sized for Kindergarteners through 8th graders. 


Free Will Donations benefit BFSA PTG.

Please e-mail us at useduniforms@seelosacademy.org with what you need. 


We are in the need of the following items: 

- crewneck uniform approved sweatshirts, fleeces, or 1/4 zip uniform sweatshirts

- gym uniforms sizes Youth Medium, Youth Large, Youth X-Large, or Adult Small. 

If you have any these items that you are able to donate, please send them to the school office in a bag marked UNIFORM SALE.


VOLUNTEER WITH US AT LUNCH

Do you want an easy way to see your child/children during the school day? Are you curious if they actually eat during lunch or just talk to their friends? Volunteering for lunch duty is a perfect fit! Cafeteria volunteers are needed every day, and we love having parents and grandparents with us to help make lunch run smoothly. Some duties include helping along the serving line, wiping tables between lunch and assisting students during lunch. Clearances are required. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Talarico at cafeteria@seelosacademy.org. If you're ready to sign up, please click on the link below. Thank you! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D45AFAC22A5FF2-50834146-202425#/

Check out our NEIGHBOR'S NEWS page on the Seelos website to learn about things happening in our surrounding communities such as Volleyball Night at North Catholic, Basketball Clinic at St. Joseph's, and Cub Scouts.

CLEARANCES ARE NEEDED

Interested in ANY of the following?

  • Coach/Assistant Coach
  • Cafeteria Volunteer
  • Mystery Reader
  • Homeroom Parent
  • Holiday Party Helper
  • Field Trip Chaperone
  • Festival, Harvest Home, Fish Fry Volunteer
  • Playground Monitor

In order to protect the safety of our children, it is the policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh that anyone who serves as a volunteer within our school in any capacity complete a five-step process (Registration on the Diocesan database/PA criminal record check, PA child abuse history clearance, Fingerprinting/Fingerprint waiver, Protecting God's Children training, Mandated Reporter training).

We strongly encourage EVERYONE to complete these online NOW so you may be a part of the fun this school year!

If you have clearances registered with a different school or parish, you simply need to have BFSA added as a secondary site.

Questions regarding clearances may be directed to Beth Kunz.

Fundraisers

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FUNDRAISING PARTNERS

Visit the Giving page on our website for additional ways to support Seelos Academy through our fundraising partners.

If you have school news or announcements to send to school families, please email Lee Anne Davison.

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