Seelos Academy Weekly News

Blessed Francis Seelos Academy

Weekly News

January 18, 2024

A Look Ahead

Friday, January 19th - No School, Faculty In-Service Day

Saturday, January 20th - Forensics Meet

Friday, January 26th - NHRCES Casino Night

Sunday, January 28th - K-8 Open House/Catholic Schools Week begins

Saturday, February 10th - TRIVIA NIGHT

stay up-to-date and visit the school calendar on the Parents Page of the website

Important Lunch updates!

Please note the change to our lunch options on Tuesday, January 30. Due to the special Catholic Schools Week "Bring a Friend" to lunch event that day, for all buyers will be Chicken Tenders, Pizza (cheese or pepperoni), Buttered Pasta or Entree Salad (grilled chicken will be available on the salad bar). Our listed menu of Popcorn Chicken will move to Thursday, February 1.

If you'd like to spend a couple of hours at school during the day and see your child/children in action, volunteer for lunch duty! Please click on this link (also found on the school webpage under Parents) to select a date or two. Clearances are required.

Baker's Dozen After-School Program Begins

Register now for the the popular Baker's Dozen Program! This program is for aspiring chefs in K-8 and takes place after school, from 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM in the cafeteria on the following Tuesdays: February 20, February 27, March 5, and March 12. Use this link to learn more and to access the registration form.

Student and Parent Help Needed

for Catholic Schools Week and Open House

We will be kicking off Catholic Schools week and hosting our Annual K-8 Open House January 28 and are looking or volunteers in a number of capacities, beginning with Mass and ending with the Open House. There are also slots to help place yard signs. Please please sign up at this link to help our school shine!

Preschool 3 Part-Time Aide Opportunity

Tuesday/Thursday- 8:00 AM thru 2:10 PM

times are negotiable

Come join our fun Preschool 3 class at Blessed Francis Seelos Academy. The aide in the classroom helps assist the teacher in the daily functions of the classroom. This can include prepping materials, leading centers, cleaning up after snack, assisting with transitions and restroom time. The aides are also on lunch duty for our full day friends and retrieve the children from their cars during drop off. It is a fun and upbeat environment. Employee clearances will be required.

Used Uniform Contact Information

If you are in need of used uniforms or any items from the Used Uniform Closet, please contact us useduniforms@seelosacademy.org. This e-mail is checked once a week for requests. The next Used Uniform Sale will be during Catholic Schools Week.

"Make Us Believers"

St. Aidan's Parish will once again be presenting the Passion Play "Make Us Believers" on Friday, March 22nd at 8 pm, and Saturday, March 23rd at 8 pm.

We will have auditions for solo parts on Jan. 9th and Jan. 11th from 6-8 in the new side of St. Alphonsus Church. These solos are for Jesus, Pontius Pilate, Caiaphas, Mary, Peter, Judas, Herod, John the Beloved, Herod's wife, Accusers, and Veronica.

Any parishioner will be welcome. Just show up at the practices. We have many families that do this as their Lenten journey. The more the better!

Neighbor's News

Please visit this link to the Neighbor's News section on our website for flyers from the community regarding upcoming events. New this week St. Faustina's Gate request for donated items and OLSH winter sports schedule.

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If you have school news or announcements to send to school families, please email

Patty Anfang no later than Wednesday of each week for it to appear in the week’s news. Anything received after Wednesday will be included in the following week’s news.

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