Newsletter - Week of March 7-11 |
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A Moment for Mission
Prayer, charity and fasting are not medicines only for us,
but for everyone, because they can change history.
(Pope Francis, Ash Wednesday, 2022)
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A Note from the President |
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Hello!
We began the Lenten season with a beautiful all-school liturgy this morning. For me, Ash Wednesday is also the beginning of a busy but special time at UA that always goes by so fast. Hopefully our Seniors are getting a moment to take it all in and our shadow visitors are getting an idea of the excitement to come.
And speaking of excitement… the UA Soiree Auction is this Saturday!!! There are many ways to support the event even if you are unable to attend. Please go to our website to participate in raffles, instant buys and silent auction items. There are some great packages, especially those class ensembles!!! Thanks to everyone who is making this special evening possible.
And my last thing for this week … we’ve been asked by the Archdiocese to share the link for the Disciple Maker Index that went live today on the Archdiocesan website. They hope for a high level of participation. The link is https://www.catholicleaders.org/stlouis-dmi.
Blessings to all,
Peggy Slater
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Announcements & Resources |
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Athletics for the Week
March 4-11
Click here to view and check athletics times, updates, and information.
Safety Update - Feb. 28- March 4
This week we had no new positive cases. 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: 70.67%
- Co-workers: 92.0%
UA's E-Sports Team
Ursuline's ESports Team wants you to be a part of it! No matter your experience, if you are interested in playing and building out this new team, we want you! Interested? Please email Mr. Kathriner or speak to a member of the team to join!
World Languages Honor Societies Initiation
Monday, March 7 at 9:25 a.m.
Senior Capstone Project
Tuesday, March 8
The capstone project presentation day is Tuesday, March 8. Seniors have received the names of the faculty/staff who will be evaluating their presentation as well as their specific time slot and presentation location. The final help session will be on Monday, March 7 during activity period. Please contact a member of the capstone committee if you have any questions.
Mandatory Spring Sport Meeting
Monday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Mandatory Spring Sport Parent and Student Meeting on Monday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the gym at UA. If the student or parent is not able to attend, the student will not be able to participate in the first game/meet. Please contact Jen Brooks if you have any questions, jbrooks@ursulinestl.org.
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Annual Auction - UA Soirée
Saturday, March 5, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Doors Open / Convocation and Athletic Center
Get your bids in!! Sign-in to our website to purchase raffles, instant buy and bid on your favorite packages! Silent auction will close on March 5 at 9:30 p.m. Thank you to all our sponsors.
SAVE THE DATE
Grandparent’s Day
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - 8:00 a.m. / Convocation and Athletic Center
Please save the date for a prayer service and breakfast for students and their Grandparents or Special Friends. Look for an invitation next week. If you have any questions, please contact Vita Stremlau vstremlau@ursulinestl.org.
International Supper Club sponsored by Cultural Cooking Club
Wednesday, March 30 - 6:15 p.m. / UA Cafe
The UA Cultural Cooking Club is sponsoring an International Supper Club through Welcome Neighbor STL. This flyer contains all important information including the menu! Please sign up here if you are interested! All are welcome including friends and family! The cost is $30 per person and all proceeds go to the refugee cooks. If you have any questions please reach out to Lisa Payne, lpayne@ursulinestl.org or Nikki Weston, nweston@ursulinestl.org
UA Golf Classic
Monday, May 9, 2022 - Sunset Hills Country Club
Please save the date for the annual UA Golf Classic. We are thrilled to bring the full tournament back with a shotgun start and dinner to follow. Start getting your foursome together. Registration to be sent out soon. If you have any questions, please contact Vita Stremlau vstremlau@ursulinestl.org.
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Lent
This year our Lenten theme is, “Share your light through words and actions.” We would like to pray and reflect on how Jesus’ journey to the cross mirrors our need to belong in community. We are inviting everyone in our community to pray and reflect on the words that surfaced during our discussion on belonging. How can we embrace the true meaning of these words to create a culture of belonging and to encourage and build one another up during this lenten season? How can we follow Jesus’ example? Every day our morning Lenten prayer will focus on one word that was discussed in our belonging conversations. Afternoon prayer will be a reflection question on this word and a minute of silent prayer.
This poster contains all of the dates and time below if you would like to save it!
Lenten Meditation Mondays
- March 7: Rosary at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel
- March 21: Praise and Worship at 9:25 a.m. in the chapel
- March 28: Rosary at 9:25 a.m. in the chapel
- April 4: Art and Prayer at 9:25 a.m. in the cafe
- April 11: Stations of the Cross at 9:25 a.m. in the chapel
Lenten House Liturgy Schedule
Thursday, March 10 at 9:25 A.M. --- Lenten Liturgy (Servizio)
Wednesday, March 23 from 1:45-3:00 P.M. --- Reconciliation
Friday, March 25 at 9:25 A.M. --- Lenten Liturgy (Cortesia)
Friday, April 1 at 9:25 A.M. --- Lenten Liturgy (Lealta)
Friday, April 8 at 9:25 A.M. --- Lenten Liturgy (Coraggio)
Wednesday, April 13 at 9:25 A.M. --- Holy Week Communion Service
Thursday, April 28 at 9:15 A.M. --- Easter Liturgy
Save the Date: Upcoming Freshman and Sophomore Service Trips
Sophomore Service Trip - Hand in Hand Ministry - Auxier, KY - June 8-11, 2022
Frosh Service Service Trip- Whole Kids Outreach - Ellington, MO - June 20-24, 2022
Information regarding both of these summer service trips will be sent to students and parents next week.
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Learning Consultants Corner
Click here to view the monthly newsletter from Ursuline’s learning consultants. This month you will find tidbits about Growth Mindset and ACT dates.
College Fair for Juniors
Wednesday, March 9
On Wednesday, March 9 all juniors will attend a college fair on UA’s campus during the activity period. Representatives from 10 colleges and universities will speak to the students about their school’s offerings. Then students will have the opportunity to talk with the reps individually before going to their next class.
ACT - Juniors
Tuesday, April 5
The junior class will be taking the ACT at Ursuline on Tuesday, April 5.
Registration for this test date has been completed by Ursuline.
Summer Opportunity
SLU is offering a free summer camp for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Click on the link above for more information.
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Near Sights - Feb. 28 - March 4
Saturday, March 5
UA Souriee Auction!
Monday, March 7
B-Day
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. — Project USS Meeting
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. — World Languages Honor Societies Initiation
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring production Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 8
A-Day - No Classes
Senior Capstone Presentations
Wednesday, March 9
A-Day
Dress Down Day for Ukraine - $2 minimum donation to Catholic Relief Services
- 7:30–8:00 a.m. --- NHS meeting
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. — Clubs Session 3
- 9:25-10:30 a.m. — Mini College Fair for Juniors
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring production Rehearsal
Thursday, March 10
B-Day
- 7:00–8:00 a.m. --- Diversity Team Meeting
- 9:25–10:25 a.m. — Lenten Liturgy
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring production Rehearsal
- 5:00-7:00 p.m. — Dance team award night
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Basketball awards night
Friday, March 11
No Classes
- 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Co-worker service retreat
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring production Rehearsal
- 5:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring sport athletes dismissed for spring break
Far Sights - March 14-18
Spring Break!
Dates are subject to change.
Please see the Ursuline Calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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