Hello Ursuline Parents,

As a school community, our goal has always been to provide your daughters with a safe, high-quality learning experience paired with strong co-curricular and spiritual formation. This continues to be our priority, however, in addition, we want to continue to provide our parents with opportunities to foster relationships and take advantage of resources that we can offer. We recognize that the unprecedented changes and uncertainty that we've experienced during the pandemic have brought tremendous stress to all. In response, we are sharing a few opportunities for you as parents to connect, learn, and relax. We hope to see you take advantage of these offerings and conversations, as we navigate these challenging times together.   
Wed. Oct. 28 - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bourbon/Whisky Tasting

Join Mike Ward from Ward on Wine for an hour long entertaining and informative tasting and educational ZOOM session. During our time together, we will taste and explore a selection of whiskey and bourbon. Where does whiskey come from? How is bourbon made? Where do the flavors come from? What food pairs well with bourbon and whiskey? Relax in your own home for this fun and enlightening evening!

Limited to 25 people/households. Each participant will receive 3 bourbon/whiskey selections to be picked up at Ursuline on Thursday, Oct. 22!
Wed. Nov. 4 - 8:00-9:00 a.m. OR Noon-1:00 p.m. - let us know!
Helping Your Child with Re-Entry into Normal

We're all anxious to "get back to normal" but what we knew before Spring Break '19 is quite different than the reality of life today. For adolescents, this continuing disruption is a new source of anxiety. As we move into a more regular school schedule, emotions can be raw and for some, there is a tendency to isolate. Julie Walther-Scheibel, LPC, will help parents to be aware of the signs of increased stress in their child and offer strategies to help navigate a positive re-entry process. Please vote for your prefered time slot when you register.
Fridays 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Nov 6, 13 & 20 
Follow up sessions and opportunities for parents to connect

The events of the 20/21 school year have presented challenges in getting to know one another, to say the least. We will set up a standing virtual coffee date at 8:00 am on Fridays to give parents an informal space to connect. Julie Walther-Scheibel, LPC, will continue to be available during these sessions for additional support and conversations. We ask that you submit questions in advance of the sessions.
Diversity & Inclusion - Ursuline Parent Discussion 
More Details to Come

We must educate ourselves and create safe spaces for the difficult discussions. We are finalizing plans for a discussion in the coming month regarding the Ursuline charism and it's call to treat all with dignity. We hope to see you there. 
Sincerely, 
Ms. Peggy Slater
President
Dr. Mark Michalski
Principal