Ursuline Newsletter - Week of March 6-10, 2023

Newsletter - Week of March 6-10, 2023

A Moment for Mission

All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you.

Gn. 12:3

A Note from the President

Hello!

There’s really one main topic to discuss this week and that is the UA Soiree on Saturday!!! Whether or not you are able to attend, there really is a way for everyone to participate. The committee has come up with a large selection of fun items that you don’t want to miss out on. If you need to host a party or give a gift anytime soon or just need to add a little fun to life - there’s something here for you!

You can also participate in the Fund-A-Need which, this year, is a refresh of the Library, Counseling Center and Campus Ministry spaces to better equip them for collaborative learning, private study and improved social gathering spaces. Students have helped us to put the plan in place and we’re ready to press “go” once the money is raised. This project supports EVERY Bear!

Details available at https://www.ursulinestl.org/auction/

We appreciate your support - in spirit or in person! And to the committee - MANY THANKS!

Peggy Slater

Announcements & Resources

Weekly Lunch Menu: March 6-10

Athletics for the Week

March 3-9

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

World Language Honor Societies Induction

Tuesday, March 21

The World Languages Department will host the honor societies induction ceremony on Tuesday, March 21. Students who are eligible for membership will receive the invitation from their world language teacher. Parents, family members, and family friends are welcome to attend. The ceremony will be in O’Hara Hall and will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony

Friday, March 24

We hope the families of our junior class will join us for this special ceremony. Juniors will sit with their class in the front section of chairs. Each family is welcome to bring up to 6 guests for the Mass and Ceremony.

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. Please RSVP by March 20.

Save the Date - Grandparent’s Day

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 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.

Parent Corner

Ursuline Soirée Auction

Saturday, March 4, 2023, Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. - Ursuline Convocation & Athletic Center

Get your bids in!! Sign-in to our website to purchase raffles, bid on your favorite packages and donate to this year’s Fund-a-Need. Silent auction will close March 4, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. Thank you to all our sponsors.

Pedestal Food Service Survey

Bear Moms & Dads, We want to hear from you! Let us know how we’re doing by taking our dining survey March 7 -March 10. Just answer a few quick questions about the dining program. Your feedback will help us serve your daughters even better. We would love any of your favorite suggestions: Click here to take the survey.

Volunteering in the Bear Den

Parents are invited to volunteer in our Bear Den / Spirit Shop during school hours. Please review the available slots by clicking here and sign up. If you have any questions, please email Jen Ramsey at: jramsey@ursulinestl.org Thank you!

Click here to sign up for opportunities to volunteer!

Visit our Events webpage to keep up to date on upcoming UA events!

Campus Ministry

Sharing our Strength Grief Support Group

Next meeting: Tuesday, March 7

The purpose of this meeting is to offer support and recognize that your peers may be struggling just like you. This is not a counseling session, but more of an opportunity to lean on each other for comfort and strength and to learn from one another. We meet every two weeks: March 7, 21, April 4, and April 18. Location: Campus Ministry Time: 7:20-7:55 a.m. Talk with Mrs. Weston, or Kaitlyn Thornberry, '25 if you have any questions!

Lenten Theme

This Lent our theme is “40 Days of Virtuous Living” and we will be praying daily with the book “40 Days of Faith, Hope and Love” written by Alice Camille. You are welcome to purchase a copy for your home from twentythirdpublications.com Every afternoon we will have a minute of silence with one reflection question on the particular virtue we are focusing on for the day.

Lenten Formation Schedule - Parents are welcome to attend all activities with the exception of the Reconciliation Service. Please check in the main office and make sure your daughter knows you are joining her.

Cortesia House Mass - March 9 at 9:25 a.m. in Chapel
Lealta House Mass - March 20 at 9:25 a.m. in Chapel
All School Reconciliation Service - March 22 from1:45-3:00 p.m. in Auditorium/Gym
Rosary - March 27 at 9:25 a.m. in Chapel
Coraggio House Mass - March 30 at 9:25 a.m. in Chapel
Stations of the Cross - April 3 at 9:25 a.m. in the Chapel

Summer Optional Service Trips

Class of 2025 - Appalachia Service Trip, Auxier, KY

The dates are June 11-14, 2023. Students will earn 20 hours of service for the trip and the category is service for the poor. We can accommodate up to 10 students and 2 co-workers. *We need 7 sophomores to apply in order for this trip to happen.
Here is the information sheet and the parent signature page which explains what the trip entails and all of the logistics. The parent signature page is due by March 10 at 3:00 p.m. to Campus Ministry.
Here is the link to the google form application we need you to complete by March 10 at 3:00 p.m.
We ask that you please review the cover letter and watch this wonderful youtube video about the organization we are volunteering with!
You can also check out their website at https://www.myhandinhand.org/appalachia/

Class of 2026 - Whole Kids Outreach, Ellington, MO

The dates are June 26-30, 2023. Students will earn 32 hours of service for the tip and the category is service with children. We can accommodate up to 10 students. 2 UA chaperones will be in attendance.
Here is the Cover Letter and Parent Signature Page explaining all of the details of the Whole Kids Outreach Service trip.
Here is the application for the service trip. You will need to submit the online application by March 10.
You and your parent need to sign the signature page and you need to turn it into Campus Ministry by March 10.
You can check out their website at https://www.wholekidsoutreach.org

Counseling

College Counseling Newsletter

Click here to view the March / April edition of the College Counseling Newsletter.

Learning Consultants Corner

View our monthly newsletter here with tidbits regarding growth mindset, important upcoming dates for all students and ACT reminders.

Weekly Schedule

Near Sights - March 6-10

Saturday, March 4

UA Soiree Auction

Monday, March 6

No Classes-Senior Capstone

Tuesday, March 7

A1 - Day

9:15-9:30 a.m. — Fire Drill
3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring Musical Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 8

B5 - Day

7:30–8:00 a.m. --- NHS Meeting
9:15-10:00 a.m. — Session 4 Clubs
3:00-4:00 p.m. — Co-worker Meeting
3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring Musical Rehearsal
6:00-8:00 p.m. --- Swim Award Night

Thursday, March 9

A2 - Day

7:00–8:00 a.m. --- Diversity Team Meeting
9:15-10:00 a.m. — Cortesia House Liturgy
12:00-3:00 p.m. — Freshman Class Diversity afternoon
3:00-6:00 p.m. — Spring Musical Rehearsal
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Spring Sport parents meeting
6:00-8:00 p.m. --- Dance Award Night

Friday, March 10

B6 - Day

Far Sights - March 13-17

Spring Break

March 13-17

Spring Break!

Dates are subject to change.

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