January 12, 2025


SEES Red Notes

Mondays, January 13, 27 & Tuesday, January 21
Mindful Mondays (Stock the Teacher Lounges)

Monday, January 13
Winter MAP Growth Window opens

Tuesdays, January 14, 21 & 28
Weekly Mass 9am (please see below re: 1/14 Mass location and attendance)

Friday, January 17
$1 Tag Day for Canine Companions
Report Card distribution

Monday, January 20
SCHOOL HOLIDAY (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Saturday, January 25
Lunch ordering period closes
Spring Kaleidoscope registration opens

Sunday, January 26-Saturday February 1
Catholic Schools Week

Friday, January 31
SEES Talent Show 1:15 Gym
Winter MAP Growth Window closes


Weekly Mass Update for January 14

Due to a pew project in the church, Tuesday’s school Mass (1/14/25) will be held in the gym. Please note that only Grades 3 through 8 will attend Mass this week due to space limitations. We are working on live-streaming the Mass for the other grades. Thanks for your understanding.


February Lunch Ordering is Open

The February lunch ordering period is open through Saturday, January 25. Orders may be placed via the SEES app or FACTS SIS.


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].


SEES GOT TALENT 2025!

Mark your calendars for the annual SEES Micheal Medlin Talent Show on Friday, January 31 at 1:15 in the gym.

All students in 2nd-8th grades are welcome to submit acts.

A limited number of acts will be accepted based on a video or in-person preview to Mrs. Kelley. The criteria for acts’ acceptance are preparation, variety, and talent demonstrated.

Time limit for each act is 2 minutes.

This form must be completed with parent’s permission to participate. 2025 Micheal Medlin Talent Show Form

Registration closes January 24.

SEES is full of talent – let’s show it!

Please email Sarah Kelley with any questions at [email protected].


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 starting on January 14.

No auditions are needed; you just need a great attitude and dedication to this talented group. We consistently meet on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 in the music room. Feel free to contact Mrs. Kelley at [email protected] for more information.


Spring Kaleidoscope Session Is Coming!

Mark your calendars!! The next session of Kaleidoscope will begin February 25 and run through April 3. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays again from 3:15-4:15. Classes are once weekly for 6 weeks. Next session offerings include: Cooking, Chess, Mindfulness, Art, Jr. Scientists, STEAM and Legos. Registration will open January 25 and run until February 14. Don’t miss out on the fun. Any questions before then, please contact Leslie Winder [email protected].


Faithful Friends

Hi Parents! 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 using the link below! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Stephanie Hoag at [email protected].

We are looking forward to seeing our Faithful Friends again!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPJkVlr-duyqi1wDwlCQyuqDk2JAQ0Tk8E7xpan0c84jTcNg/viewform


SEES “In Bloom” – 32nd Annual Gala & Auction

Registration is officially OPEN for SEES “In Bloom” – 32nd Annual Gala & Auction! This year’s event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the beautiful and historic Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA.

CLICK HERE to visit our 2025 Gala site for more details, including registration deadlines, tentative event timeline, sponsorship information, Event Attire Inspo Boards and more!

Jefferson Room Block. The Jefferson Hotel has reserved a limited number of rooms at a special rate of $299 a night (not including taxes/fees). To reserve a room, contact the Reservations department at 1-888-918-1895 and let them know you are booking under the St. Edward-Epiphany School Gala block, reserved for the evening of February 7, 2025.

Auction Item Donations. We are in need of Item Donations for our Silent Auction! Do you (or your family, friends, etc.) own a vacation property, own a business or provide a professional service and are able to donate to this year’s silent auction? CLICK HERE to donate an item, a vacation stay, a service, or gift of time!

For questions or additional information, please feel free to contact Abby McDonald, Director of Advancement at [email protected] or by phone at (804) 272-2881.

Cheers!

SEES Gala 2025 Committee
[email protected]


Lunch Volunteers Needed

Several slots are still available for volunteers to help with setup, serving, and kitchen cleanup during school lunch periods January through March 2025. Hours are 11am-1pm. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and see your child(ren) during the school day! SIGN UP


Mindful Mondays – Stock the Teacher Lounge(s)

January 13 & 27, and Tuesday January 21 are “Mindful Mondays” days. Please take a look at the HSA’s Mindful Mondays list and sign up for one of these Mondays or any other listed day throughout the school year where you are able to make a donation. The faculty and staff appreciate whatever you can provide.