Ursuline Newsletter - Week of Nov. 22-26, 2021

Newsletter - Week of Nov. 22-26

A Moment for Mission

Integral development, and therefore justice and peace, can only be built through these two ways: care for our common home and fraternity and social friendship. Two paths that originate from the Gospel of Christ …therefore, I encourage you to carry on this work with hope, determination and creativity.

Pope Francis (11/17/21)

Announcements & Resources

Weekly Lunch Menu - Nov. 22-23

Athletics for the Week

Nov. 19-25

Click here to view and check athletics times, updates, and information.

Safety Update - Nov. 15-18

This week, we had 2 positives and 5 quarantines. Be assured that if your daughter could potentially be impacted by someone who tests positive, you will be informed as soon as possible. A reminder that quarantine means that students are not allowed to come to school, it also means they should not have contact with others beyond their family outside of school. We are not only trying to protect Ursuline but trying to be a part of the community solution as well.

Numbers as they stand today (at least one dose of COVID vaccine):
Students: 66.1%
Co-workers: 92.%

Giving Tuesday - Save The Date

Nov 30, 2021

On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from Midnight to 11:59 p.m. Ursuline Academy will participate in Giving Tuesday with the goal to reach 300 donors. Giving Tuesday is a national day of giving after the Thanksgiving holiday encouraging philanthropy and generosity. We ask our Ursuline community to make an investment in current and future Ursuline students on this day by showing your support and making a gift to UA. Click here to donate.

Students will gather for the Project U.S.S. Kick-off assembly during activity period on Nov. 29 and be challenged to give a gift to support student scholarships. We hope that each student can contribute $10. Students who bring cash or send a gift through venmo will be able to attend the Project USS presents Keeping Up with the Bears performance on Nov. 30 during Activity Period. It will be a “can’t miss live performance”!

Breakfast with Santa + Big Cinn Roll - Dec. 4, 2021

Breakfast with Santa tickets are sold out!

Student and adult volunteers can sign up through Mrs. Ramsey: jramsey@ursulinestl.org

Also consider purchasing a “Big Cinn” cinnamon roll for $15. Needs to be picked up on Dec. 4 from 9a-noon. All proceeds benefit tuition assistance at UA.

Bear Den Christmas Shopping Day - Dec. 4, 2021

In-person Christmas Shopping Day in the Bear Den is back! Come and get some Christmas shopping done on Saturday, December 4, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Take 15% off your in-store and online purchases that day!

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! - Feed Haiti Packaton

December 8, 2021 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

We have raised $5,500 of our $12,000 goal needed to make 40,000 meals for the Feed Haiti Family Day of Service!

Feast of the Immaculate Conception Family Mass and Feed Haiti Service Project

Parents are invited to attend this special family Mass and service project. We hope you can join us for this important day of sharing our faith and Gospel call to serve. Please follow this link to watch our video regarding our community-wide service project, “Feed Haiti Packathon”. We are asking all families at Ursuline to consider making a $40 minimum donation that pays for the meal kit supplies. 100% of donations will be used for the Ursuline Haiti Packathon.

Click Here to donate to the Feed Haiti Packathon.
Click Here to RSVP for the Mass and the Service Event.

First Semester Exam Schedule-2021

Attached is the first semester exam schedule 2021. Please do not make appointments or schedule vacations during these times. Permission to reschedule an exam must be obtained from Dr. Michalski.

Parent Corner

Raffle Drawing ends Sunday, December 12, 2021

Did you see the newest UA Soirée Raffle for the MIRROR by lululemon? What a great item to win for Christmas and those New Year's fitness resolutions! Enter to win HERE: lululemon MIRROR

Campus Ministry

Retreat Permission Slips

If you have not yet turned in your daughter’s permission slip please do so immediately. It can be found in Infinite Campus.

Prayer Day Relay

December 3 - 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the chapel.

Sign up here for a 30-minute prayer shift. You are more than welcome to take an hour shift if you prefer. During this time you will be a part of continuous prayer that focuses on the needs of the community as well as praying for every student and co-worker by name. More information will be sent to those who sign-up for a shift.

Counseling

College Credit Payment Deadlines

There are several upcoming payment deadlines for college credit courses. The payment is sent directly to the college. Click on the links below for more information.

SLU - November 30

Class of 2022 Federal Student Aid Form is Open

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for students to apply for college federal financial aid and scholarships. All Ursuline Academy Seniors are encouraged to apply. All Seniors participating in the A+ Scholarship Program are required to complete the FAFSA. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Class of 2022 College Applications

Congratulations to our seniors who have worked diligently to complete their college applications. As of this week, 97% of the seniors have applied to at least one college/university!

For those seniors who still plan on submitting additional applications, please be aware that December 1 is a merit scholarship deadline for many colleges and is our recommended deadline for submitting applications and requesting transcripts. Also, please note that after December 1 the transcript fee increases from $3 to $15.

Weekly Schedule

Near Sights - Nov. 22-26

Monday, Nov. 22

B-Day

9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Homes Friendsgiving celebrations
9:25-10:10 a.m. -- New Faculty Meeting
9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Project USS Chairwomen meeting
6:00-7:00 p.m. -- Cross country awards night

Tuesday, Nov. 23

A-Day - Special Schedule

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alumnae Reception
12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Liturgy

Wednesday, Nov. 24 - Friday, Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Break

Far Sights - Nov. 29-Dec. 3

Sunday, Nov. 28

7:00-9:00 p.m. -- Project USS Rehearsal

Monday, Nov. 29

B-Day

9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Kick-off Assembly Project USS

Tuesday, Nov. 30

A-Day - #GivingTuesday

9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Giving Tuesday Assembly

Wednesday, Dec. 1

B-Day

9:15-11:30 a.m. --- English: Author Presentation
9:25-10:10 a.m. --- Clubs Session 4

Thursday, Dec. 2

A-Day

7:00-8:00 a.m. -- Diversity Team Meetings
9:25-10:10 a.m. -- House Meetings
12:00-3:00 p.m. -- Jr. Diversity Day
3:15-4:00 p.m. -- Co-worker meeting
4:00-7:00 p.m. -- Cocoa and Conversations

Friday, Dec. 3

B-Day-Late Start Schedule

8:00-9:45 a.m. -- Professional Development
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. -- Prayer Day Relay

Saturday, Dec. 4

Breakfast with Santa

Bear Den Christmas Shopping Day 10a-2p

Dates are subject to change.

Please see the Ursuline Calendar for the most up-to-date information.