Newsletter - Week of Jan. 24, 2020
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Athletics for the Week
Jan. 24 - 31
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to view and check athletics times, updates, and information.
Weekly Menu
Honor Roll-First Semester
Congratulations to the following students for achieving academic excellence:
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World Languages | Honor Societies Inductees
Thursday, January 30
A number of students qualified for membership in the French, Hispanic, or Latin honor societies at Ursuline Academy this semester. These students demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the second-level honors language course. The initiation ceremony will be on Thursday, January 30, 2020. The students will receive their certificates and pins on that day. Congratulations!
Click here to see the list of students
to be initiated.
Senior Capstone Project
The deadline to submit the
Capstone Project Proposal Form
is
January 30
. This form requires you to name the characteristic of the Graduate Profile that you are emphasizing in your presentation as well as your creative method for delivery. If you have questions, we encourage you to contact a member of the
capstone committee
.
Bubble Dance Cancelled
Friday, January 31
The bubble dance scheduled for Friday, January 31 has been canceled. Stay tuned for new possibilities we are planning for next year.
Freshman Service Trip - Whole Kids Outreach - June 15-19, 2020
Here is the
application
for the service trip. Students need to complete the online application by
January 31st
. A parent needs to print and sign this
Parent Signature Page and Cover Letter
that explains all aspects of the trip, and the student should submit it to Campus Ministry by
January 31st
. Your application is NOT complete until Mrs. Weston receives the online application and paper signature form.
UA Trivia Night: Oh! The Places You’ll Go
Saturday, February 1, 2020
We are looking forward to another sold out event!
If you are interested in volunteering, please
click here
Student volunteers (for work-study) may contact
Mrs. Jen Ramsey
to sign up.
Ursuline Academy Cheer Clinic
Monday, February 17
The UA Cheerleading Team is hosting it’s Presidents Day Cheer Clinic for K-8th graders. For more information,
click here
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Busy Person’s Retreat for Caregivers
Thursday, February 20
For members of the Ursuline Academy community who are involved in the care of a relative or friend, the Alumnae Association invites you to participate in an evening of reflection, sharing, self-care, and prayer. Dinner is included as we begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude no later than 9 p.m.
There is no cost to attend. You must be registered to attend. Space is Limited.
Junior Girl Scout Badge Day
Saturday, February 29
Junior Girl Scout troops or Junior Girl Scouts are welcome to join us for Ursuline Academy’s Badge Day 2020! Any Junior Girl Scout Troop or Junior Girl Scouts, in grades 4 - 5 are welcome to join us on Sat. Feb 29 where we will be working on and completing three skill-building badges: The Balloon Car Design Challenge Badge, Playing in the Past Badge and the Jewelry Making badge!
Click here to Register.
Any Ursuline students that were in Girl Scouts or still are can be a volunteer for that day. You will receive service hours or work study. If you are interested in volunteering, please
click here.
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Celebration Patrol
Friday, January 31
Welcome to the Ursuline Academy Class of 2024! Friday, January 31, we will be sending out our “Celebration Patrol” to deliver welcome signs to our newest Bears. If you are available between 12pm and 4pm and would like to drop off signs in or close to your neighborhood please
Click here
to register.
Contact Sue Thomasson at 314-984-2815 with any questions.
Father-Daughter Dinner Dance
Saturday, February 8
Get your tables together and reserve your spot for a special evening with your daughter. Reservations for the annual Father-Daughter Dinner and Dance are due by
Friday, January 24
.
Make your reservations here.
Auction News
Escape To The Tropics on Sat. March 7th - Invitations are hitting mailboxes this week! • Be sure to participate in your auction class ensembles - be sure to check your email from your parent rep!! We are in need of Senior parents (2 or 3) to lead the senior class - email
Maureen Heidenry
.
Want to win a trip to your Paradise?
Raffle tickets are $50 each. The winner will get to choose one of three fabulous trips:
- All-expense weekend in New York City
- 4 nights at the Fairmont Chateau in Whistler, Canada
- 7 nights at a luxury boutique hotel in Bali
Drawing to be held March 7, 2020 at the Ursuline Academy Auction.
Winner need not be present to win.
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College Information Night - Juniors
Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m.
College Information Night is Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. This essential meeting is for all juniors and their parents. During this meeting, we will discuss pertinent information regarding the college search and application process, including a college planning timeline and features of the Naviance program.
College Applications - 7th Semester Transcript
If you applied to a college that requires a 7th-semester transcript (includes 1st-semester senior year grades) please stop by the counseling office to submit a request.
College Financial Aid
As of October 1, parents can complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2020-21 school year.
Click here
for financial aid information or to complete the FAFSA.
Job Postings
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Near Sights
Saturday, January 25
March for Life
Sunday, January 26
Monday, January 27
U-Day
Feast of St. Angela
Dress Uniform Required
- 9:10-10:25 a.m. - Feast of St. Angela Liturgy
Tuesday, January 28
1-Day
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. - Ursuline Academy Fathers Club
- 7:00 -9:00 p.m. - Alumnae Association Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 29
2-Day
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Diversity Team meeting
- 10:05 - 10:35 a.m. - Dance Club Meeting
- 3:15-4:15 p.m. - STUCO Exec. Team meeting
- 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Trivia Night Meeting
- 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Chicago Service Trip Meeting
Thursday, January 30
3-Day
- 7:30-8:00 a.m. - Mu Alpha Theta Meeting
- 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Language Honor Society Initiation Ceremony
Friday, January 31
4-Day
Far Sights
Saturday, February 1
- 6:00-11:00 p.m. - Ursuline Trivia Night
Sunday, February 2
Monday, February 3
Splash Week
1 Day
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Spring Musical Rehearsal
Tuesday, February 4
Splash Week
2 Day
- 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Co-worker Meeting
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Spring Musical Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 5
Splash Week
3 Day
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Diversity Team meeting
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Spring Musical Rehearsal
- 3:15-4:15 p.m. - STUCO meeting
- 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Trivia Night Meeting
- 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Junior Class College Information Night - auditorium
Thursday, February 6
Splash Week
4 Day
- 7:30-8:00 a.m. - NHS Meeting
- 10:05-10:35 a.m. - Senior Capstone Help Session in Merici Boardroom
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Spring Musical Rehearsal
- 6:00-7:00 p.m. - France 2020 Trip Meeting in Merici Boardroom
Friday, February 7
Splash Week
U Day
- 9:10-10:25 a.m. - Senior Countdown until Graduation
- 9:10-10:25 a.m. - Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Class Meetings
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Spring Musical Rehearsal
Saturday, February 8
ACT Test
- 5:30-11:00 p.m. - Father/Daughter Dance
Sunday, February 9
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