A Moment for Mission

And I see better and hold more dear and pleasing the good things which I see you constantly doing, and now, even more, I want and am able to help you and do you good in every way.

St. Angela Merici- Prologue to Counsels: 24-25

Hello to all and welcome to the second semester! There is a lot of information being shared here and elsewhere so I’m just covering some highlights.

Nominations are now open for the Ursuline Academy Board of Trustees. We are looking for people interested in serving on committees (all classes) and as Board members (current senior parents only). To nominate yourself or others, please complete the form on our website here.

GOLFERS - SAVE THE DATE: April 29, 2024, Sunset Hills Country Club. We have a great committee helping to make it our best yet!

Dads - you don’t want to miss out on the Father/Daughter dance!!! See details below.

The UA Soiree is such a great night for the entire community … join us!  The committee has been hard at work, giving the event a little “refresh” and making sure that there are ways for all of us to participate. Don’t know anyone who’s going? No problem!!!! You can be seated with others from your daughter’s class!

More to come …

Peggy Slater

Weekly Lunch Menu: Jan. 15-19

Athletics for the Week

Jan. 12-18

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

Link to the UA Athletics Live Stream: https://www.ursulinestl.org/athletics/

St. Angela's Feast Day

Friday, January 26 | 8:15 a.m.

Ursuline Academy invites you to celebrate St. Angela’s Feast Day with a Liturgy and serviam opportunity. We are collecting items that will be donated to these organizations: The Pineapple Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Nicholas, and St. Anthony of Padua. If you would like donate food items we are collecting the following: chili, soup, pasta, and tuna.

After Mass we will need parent assistance to help box up and deliver the donated items to the food pantries. Please RSVP here by Jan. 19 for the Mass and service opportunity.

Father Daughter Dinner Dance

Saturday, February 10 | 5:30 p.m. - Hyatt Regency at the Arch

Please join us for our annual Father/Daughter Event for an evening of dining and dancing! Make your reservation today. RSVP by January 22. Attention all Senior Fathers - Tuxedos with red/black tie is optional. A discount is available at Stallone’s Formal Wear. If you have any questions, please contact fathersclub@ursulinestl.org.

Admissions Update

Sign Delivery-Jan. 26

It is a pleasure to report to you that we have 120 applications for the Class of 2028! And, we continue to field inquiries. Letter Day is January 26th and we could use parents’ help with sign delivery. It’s such a fun day, dropping off signs and swag and when you get “caught” … you get to share in the excitement of a new Bear family!!! Please let Emily Valencia know if you can help with 3-5 deliveries at around 3:00 p.m. that day. Click here to sign up!"

Drivers Education Program - Lindbergh School

This winter/spring Lindbergh School community programs are offering multiple sections of a hybrid (online classroom and in-person driving) class. Students will learn skills related to traffic laws, vehicle dynamics, and driving situations while using techniques for defensive driving. All classes are led by certified driving instructors. Click here for the direct link to register. Students must be at least 15 years of age with a valid Missouri driving permit. Click here for more information and to register.

Daily Announcements

Did you miss the announcements over the intercom this week? Check out this document that will list all the announcements relayed over the intercom.

International Serviam Day:

Saturday, Jan. 27 Sign Up to get involved here.

Join the Alumnae Association and Ursuline schools around the country as we celebrate St. Angela’s Feast day with service.

Collections:  

1. Shelf Stable foods can be dropped off in the main office Jan. 22-26 to join in with the student SPLASH Week collection
2. New blankets: For St. Louis Children’s Hospital can be dropped off in the main office Jan. 22-26, or brought to service day on Jan. 27

On Jan. 27 from 9:30-11a at UA we will make fleece tie blankets, holiday cards for Francis Place Skilled Care (where Ursuline Sisters live), and make sandwiches for St. Vincent De Paul parish.

All are invited to participate including family members and children. 

At 11a the Ursuline Sisters and Alumnae Association will present on UA History and Heritage as we continue our 175th Celebration. Please join us!

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UA Soirée Auction - Click Here for Auction Details

Buy Your Auction Tickets! - Join us on Saturday, February 3rd at The UA Soirée. Ticket prices increase after January 20th.

Raffles and Instant Buys are available now! Browse, purchase and share here!

There’s no need to keep these great items a secret, share the link to all your family and friends! 

• AFC, NFC and Super Bowl Football Squares -The pool includes the AFC Championship, NFC Championship and Super Bowl Game. Click here to purchase.
• Dress Down Pass - week long dress out of uniform passes - two options available. Click here to purchase
• Whiskey Wednesday - Only 36 bottles left… there’s one bottle worth $800! Click here for more details.

Basket Collection - Don’t pitch those gift baskets or well decorated gift boxes when you're cleaning up for the holidays. Instead drop them off in the main office for the auction to use to assemble baskets.

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Trivia Night: Q&A at UA

Saturday, February 17 | Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Support student scholarships through the Ursuline Fund! $200 per table of 8 until January 31, 2024. $240 per table of 8 beginning February 1, 2024 or until the event is sold out. Join us for a fun evening of trivia, raffle prizes, games and a 50/50 drawing! Register your table of 8 here.

Sophomore Service Trip to Bethlehem Farm in West Virginia June 16-22, 2024

Deadline to apply: Jan. 18th

Check out this document for all the details! Applications are due January 18th.

Service Hours/Opportunities 

Click here for important reminders about service hours as well as awesome upcoming opportunities and general opportunities for the future! 

Submit Your Prayer Intentions

If you have prayer intentions you would like us to pray for please fill out this form and we will include them in our prayer day relay. Also, please feel free to send this to anyone you know within our UA family who may be interested!

College Credit Registration

It’s time to register for Spring 2024 college credit courses. Click here for a listing of eligible courses and registration instructions. Please note, that parents must confirm all college credit enrollment. An email will be sent from the college with an electronic approval form. Students will not be enrolled without parental approval. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hoffman.

Registration Deadlines:

UMSL - February 5

SLU - February 12 

Freshman Parent Meeting - Class of 2027

The counselors are hosting an informational meeting for freshman parents. The following topics will be covered.

• Counseling Curriculum - We will review the various ways we support your daughter in academics, wellness, and college and career preparation.
• Course Selection - On Thursday, February 1 we will meet with the freshman class to discuss the course selection process. This includes discussing the required courses for sophomore year, graduation requirements, and elective options.
• Standardized Testing - On Tuesday, March 26 your daughter will be taking the PreACT 8/9. We will discuss this assessment and future standardized testing. 

We are offering a morning and evening time slot to accommodate various work schedules. The meeting will be held in the Merici Boardroom. Please complete the RSVP form below to indicate which date you plan to attend. Freshman Parent Meeting RSVP

• Tuesday, January 30 - 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 31 - 8:00 a.m.

7th Semester Transcript - Seniors 

If you applied to a college that requires a 7th semester transcript (includes 1st semester senior year grades) to be sent, please stop by the counseling office and complete the 7th Semester Transcript Request Form. If you previously requested your transcript to be sent to the college, you do not need to complete any steps in Naviance. Please talk to your counselor if you have any questions or if you would like to check to see if any of your colleges require this transcript as part of the application process. 

College Financial Aid - Class of 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on December 31 for the 2024-25 school year. Attached is a handout and presentation slides from the Financial Aid 101 meeting hosted by SLU this past fall. In addition, we have attached our scholarship database. This list is also located on the College Counseling Class of 2024 - Google Classroom and will be updated as scholarships become available. 

SLU Financial Aid 101 Handout

• SLU Financial Aid 101 Presentation

College Planning Meeting - Class of 2025 

The counselors are scheduling individual college planning meetings with juniors and their parents. This individual meeting will include discussing goals, college options, potential majors, testing plans, applications, financial aid, and any other questions you may have regarding college admissions. Please click on the link below to schedule your meeting. This meeting can be in-person or virtual.

Meeting with Mrs. Hoffman

Meeting with Ms. Book

Meeting with Ms. Farrell