Newsletter - Week of March 28-April 1
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A Moment for Mission
Put your whole soul into the enterprise you have undertaken – Rejoice!
Angela (9th Counsel)
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A Note from the President
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Welcome back from Spring Break! It’s always good to get away and then … good to be back in the routine! Now that we’re into spring, the calendar is packed with activities to wrap up this year and planning is well underway for next year.
Having returned to a mostly normal school year, I will be re-introducing the year-end surveys to students, parents and coworkers. I appreciate that I have the chance to speak with several of you throughout the year and the surveys help to give a broader picture of what’s working well and where we might improve. One area in particular that I rely upon your input is topics for the Parent Speaker Series. The feedback has been positive so I’m planning to continue hosting the presentations, probably in a combination of virtual and in-person formats, and I want to make sure they meet your needs and interests..
So, stay tuned… the surveys will come out in the next few weeks… I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Peggy Slater
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Announcements & Resources
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Athletics for the Week
March 25-31
Click here to view and check athletics times, updates, and information.
Safety Update - March 21-25
This week we had one positive case. 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 Spring Blood Drive
Monday, April 4, 2022 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please save the date for the spring blood drive. This drive will be held in the dance room in Hartnett Hall. Keep a lookout for the sign up/registration release soon!
Parents and students are both welcome to sign up!
UA’s E-Sports Team: Now Forming!
Bears, are you interested in being part of a fun and dynamic team and gain skills in communication, critical and strategic thinking, creativity, sportsmanship, and leadership? Then check out E-Sports! Our team was started by Bears, for Bears - and we’re looking to grow our team! No matter your experience in gaming, there is a place for you! If you are interested in learning more, please email Mr. Kathriner.
We’ll see you in the arena!
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Ursuline Alumnae Mothers Meet & Greet
Wednesday, Apr 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Kirkwood Train Station
The Alumnae Association welcomes Alumnae Moms to a special Alumnae Mothers Meet and Greet (for alum moms with daughters in the classes 2022-2026). Complimentary drinks and appetizers. Contact: Sheri Stulce Potsos '92 or Amy Ennenbach Gagnepain '99
NEW DATE: April 23, 2022, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Registration Now Open
$200 Per Table of 8 before April 15. $240 Per Table after April 15 until the event is sold out. Fewer tables are available this year. Doors Open at 6pm - Questions start at 7pm. Hosted by the Ursuline Academy Alumnae Association and open to all 21+.
To be an adult volunteer, or to make a donation/sponsorship, contact UA Mom and event chairwoman, Amy Ennenbach Gagnepain ‘99: agagnepain@ymail.com
Student work-study volunteers can contact Mrs. Ramsey to sign up to participate.
Senior Parents:
The Class of 2022 has been asked by the Alumnae Office to have an alumna present as her sponsor for the Alumnae Induction Ceremony on May 17, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Typically this is an Alumna family member or friend. The only senior parents who attend are alumnae mothers for this initiation ceremony. The seniors have been asked to fill out this sheet with the name of their alumnae sponsor(s) by May 6, but you may add names as well. Students who have no alumnae who can attend will be sponsored by Alumnae Staff members.
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Easter Liturgy Date Change:
The Easter Liturgy has been moved from Thursday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 27th to accommodate the students who are attending the sister school lacrosse tournament. This is the last all-school Mass for our seniors and we have the big sis/little sis flower ceremony as well. The calendar has been updated to reflect the changes.
Lenten Meditation Mondays
- 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
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
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Testing Day
Tuesday, April 5
On Tuesday, April 5 the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taking standardized tests. The day begins at 8:00 a.m. and we hope to dismiss students by noon. There are no classes that day. Freshmen and sophomores will take the PreACT assessment, and juniors will take the ACT. Students should bring the following items.
- #2 Pencils
- Calculator (The calculator required for UA math classes is approved.)
- Juniors - Photo ID (Juniors will not be admitted without a photo ID.)
A+ Scholarship Program
Seniors - Class of 2022
Seniors participating in the A+ Scholarship program must submit their completed tutoring/mentoring hours to Ms. Book by Monday, May 2nd. This is a state of Missouri requirement. Participants who do not submit their completed hours by May 2nd are no longer eligible for the scholarship.
Students in classes 2023, 2024, and 2025 are welcome to submit their completed hours for this school year to the Counseling Office by Friday, May 13th.
Summer Opportunities
- SLU Summer Healthcare Exploration Camp
- SLU is offering a free summer camp for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Applications are due by March 31. Click on the link above for more information.
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Near Sights - March 28 - April 1
Monday, March 28
B-Day
Angela Retreat (Day ½)
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
Tuesday, March 29
A-Day — Late Start Schedule
Angela Retreat (Day 2/2)
- 8:00-10:00 a.m. — Grandparents’ Day
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
Wednesday, March 30
B-Day
Junior Class off Campus - meet at 7:45 a.m. at Ursuline
- 7:30-8:00 a.m. — NHS Meeting
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. — Clubs Session 1- last session of the year
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
- 6:15-8:15 p.m. — Cultural Cooking Club International Dinner
Thursday, March 31
A-Day
4 Quarters Dress Down Day -- Celebrating Women’s History Month
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. — Diversity Team Meeting
- 9:25-9:35 a.m. — Homes
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. — Jostens Junior Ring Adjustments
- 12:00-3:00 p.m. — Sophomore Diversity Day
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
- 3:15-4:00 p.m. — Co-worker Meeting
Friday, April 1
B-Day
- 9:25-10:00 a.m. — Lenten Liturgy - Lealta
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Cheer Award Night
- 7:00-10:00 p.m. --- Mu Alpha Theta movie night
Far Sights - April 4 - 8
Monday, April 4
A-Day
- 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — Blood Drive
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. — Project USS Meeting
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
Tuesday, April 5
ACT/PreACT Testing Day
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
Wednesday, April 6
A-Day
- 7:30-8:00 a.m. — Mu Alpha Theta Meeting
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. — Clubs Session 2
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
- 6:00-9:00 p.m. — Spring Parent Happy Hour
Thursday, April 7
B-Day
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. — Diversity Team Meeting
- 9:25-9:35 a.m. — Home
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
Friday, April 8
A-Day
- 9:20-10:00 a.m. — Lenten Liturgy-Coraggio House
- 3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring show production rehearsals
Dates are subject to change.
Please see the Ursuline Calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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