January 26, 2025
SEES Red Notes
Sunday, January 26-Saturday February 1
Catholic Schools Week (link to full agenda below)
Sunday, January 26
Mass With Your Family (In-Person)
Monday, January 27
“Be the Light” Monday
Auction sponsorship sales close
Tuesday, January 28
Wacky Sock Day
Weekly Mass 9am
Catholic School Bee 2pm
Wednesday, January 29
Community Hero Appreciation Day
Faculty vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Game 2pm
Thursday, January 30
Team Day & Relays
Thank You Thursday Luncheon for Faculty/Staff
Auction ticket sales close
Friday, January 31
Favorite Book Character Day
SEES Micheal Medlin Talent Show 1:15 Gym
Winter MAP Growth Window closes
Saturday, February 1
FACTS re-enrollment period for 2025-2026 school year begins
Financial Aid Applications for 2025- 2026 School Year
Applications are now being accepted for financial assistance for St. Edward-Epiphany school year 2025-2026. Applications are made online at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3R3GD.
Priority is given to applications completed by February 15, 2025. During this Early Verification period, 2023 Tax Return and W-2 can be provided.
Applications completed after February 15, 2025 require 2024 Tax Return and W-2.
If you have questions regarding the financial aid process, please contact Mindy Gerloff at 804-272-2881 ext. 314, or [email protected].
Spelling Bee News
Congratulations to Josie Walsh, 6th grader who won the Central Virginia Diocese Bee. Josie will compete in the Virginia Regional Bee in March for her chance to attend the National Bee in Washington, D.C.
Spring Kaleidoscope Registration is Now Open!!
Classes begin the week of February 25 and run through April 3 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please visit the link below to see what is being offered and sign up your student(s). Students may sign up for more than one class but there must be a separate registration form for each child. Any questions, please contact Leslie Winder at [email protected]. Registration closes on 2/14.
https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/sees/spring2025
Partners in Education (PIE) Signups
We are pleased to announce an opportunity for Middle School students in Grades 6 through 8 to participate in the second session of the PIE tutoring program, which offers tutoring to students in Grades 1 through 4. The PIE program will take place from February 10 to April 2. Those who wish to participate are kindly requested to complete the Google Form provided. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Allison Cohee at [email protected].
Catholic Schools Week 2025
Starting on Sunday, January 26 we will focus on celebrating Catholic Education and all that we love about Saint Edward-Epiphany School.
Following is a quick overview of our daily themes/tag days. Please refer to the official Agenda/flyer (link below) for more specific details and special daily events.
Monday January 27 – ‘BE THE LIGHT’ Tag Day. Each grade assigned a specific color of the rainbow. (See Agenda.)
Tuesday January 28 – Wacky Sock Day
Wednesday January 29 – $1 Tag Day to honor Community Heroes (specific info in Agenda). Food collection for local heroes, each grade assigned a specific item. Again refer to the Agenda for more details.
Thursday January 30 – Wear your favorite team jersey or apparel.
Friday January 31 – Favorite Book Character Day
During this year’s Catholic Schools Week, we are taking time to recognize how fortunate we are to be a part of a supportive, faith-filled community and how blessed we are to belong to a school that focuses on acts of kindness and giving. We are looking forward to a fun week!
SEES “In Bloom” – 32nd Annual Gala & Auction
SEES “In Bloom” 32nd Annual Gala & Auction presented by Dibert Valve & Fitting will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the beautiful and historic Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA. This is our biggest event of the year and so incredibly grateful for all of your support and generosity as we work to make this event a huge success! We are still in need of community support with volunteers, donations and more – please see the information below to see how you can help!
TICKETS
We hope that you are able to join us for this wonderful, fun evening in support of SEES! Tickets are limited due to our venue capacity – REGISTER NOW if you are planning to attend! Ticket sales close on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
SPONSORSHIPS
The success of this event depends on the support of our current families and community partners. We are still in need of sponsors for several levels of support! Please visit the EVENT PAGE for more information. Sponsorship sales will close on Monday, January 27, 2025.
AUCTION ITEM DONATIONS
We are in need of several auction items! In addition to gift cards and physical items, professional services and/or experiences make great Auction Items! Donations also make great tax deductions – CLICK HERE to complete the Donation Request Form!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Class Art Help. Calling all crafty/artistic parents! We are looking for volunteers to assist with putting the finishing touches on our class art projects – CLICK HERE to view available time slots!
Event Volunteers. We have several opportunities available to volunteer prior to, during and after the event! CLICK HERE to sign up!
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Abby McDonald at 804-272-2881 or by email at [email protected]. As always, we remain incredibly grateful for the support and generosity of our SEES families!
Teacher Potluck Lunch
During Catholic Schools Week, HSA will provide the faculty and staff with lunch on Thursday, January 30. SIGN UP HERE to contribute items. For any questions please reach out to Lori Sturtevant at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your contributions and support!
Spring Sports Registration is Open!
Registration closes Friday, February 14 at midnight
Girls’ Soccer Grades 5th – 8th
Co-Ed Track and Field Grades 5th – 8th
Co-Ed Flag Football Grades 1st and 2nd
Co-Ed Flag Football Grades 3rd and 4th
Co-Ed Soccer Grades JK and K
Saturday Mornings (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 5/3 & 5/10)
Co-Ed Soccer Grades 1st and 2nd
Saturday Mornings (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 5/3 & 5/10)
Co-Ed Soccer Grades 3rd and 4th
Saturday Mornings (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 5/3 & 5/10)
Choir Sign-ups Are Open ~ Be a SEES Singer!
All 5th-8th grade students are invited to participate in the SEES Choir for the second session. If you enjoy singing and want to help lead all the musical moments at SEES, come check us out! We consistently meet on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 in the music room.
No auditions are needed; you just need a great attitude and dedication to this talented group! Feel free to contact Mrs. Kelley at [email protected] for more information.
Faithful Friends
We are bringing back Faithful Friends for the second half of the year! Students in grades 1-4 will meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month during your child’s lunch period! Students in grades 5-8 will meet on the first and third Mondays of the month! Mrs. Pratt will facilitate the middle school group and Mrs. Hoag will facilitate the elementary group! During this short time period, we will pray, learn about Jesus, the Bible, the Saints, and maybe do a small outreach or two.
If your child is interested, please SIGN UP HERE! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Stephanie Hoag at [email protected].
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition
Boys and Girls ages 9-14 are invited to attend the 2025 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship on Saturday morning, March 1 from 8am to 10am in the SEES Gym. This event is sponsored by St. Edward Council 6546 and is open to all, depending on age.
Age is determined by the age of the contestant as of 1/1/25. Please have a document to verify age/birthdate.
Pre-registration is HELPFUL but not mandatory.
Parents can contact Robert Morley for a registration form or additional information at [email protected] or 804-218-2430.
Family Bingo Night
We hope you can come to Family Bingo Night on Saturday, February 8 at 6:00pm! $25/family; $10/individual – includes one bingo card, pizza, popcorn and ice cream. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #6546 and the St. Edward Church Office of Evangelization. SIGN UP HERE! Questions? Email Bob Brescia at [email protected].