Newsletter - Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3
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A Moment for Mission
Let the peace of God, to which also you are called in one body, rule in your hearts. And be thankful.
Col. 3:15
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A Note from the President |
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There is much to be grateful for … students who come ready to learn every day, parents who increasingly share their gifts and talents with us, coworkers dedicated to creating the best learning environment, donors who allow us to make continuous improvements to the campus, the Ursuline sisters for their guiding mission and a God who has brought us together to serve him and one another.
Amidst all the cooking and activity, I hope you have a chance during the break to relax, take it all in and experience the joy of Thanksgiving.
Blessings to your family this holiday season,
Peggy Slater
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With Gratitude, We Share Our Light: Haiti Packathon |
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Haiti Packathon and Family Mass
Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be grateful for during this season!! As we gather around our family tables on Thursday remembering all of the blessings we share, may we keep close to our hearts those who go without their basic needs of food and water. We at Ursuline are grateful for all of you and your generosity in donating to our Haiti Packathon. So far we have raised $6,700 which will provide 22,333 meals for people in Haiti. We are over halfway to our goal of 40,000 meals, but we still need YOU!
Our goal is to raise $12,000 by this Thanksgiving day. Click Here to RSVP for the Mass and the Service Event. 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.
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Announcements & Resources |
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Athletics for the Week
Nov. 29-Dec.3
Click here to view and check athletics times, updates, and information.
Safety Update - Nov. 22-26
This week, we had 3 positives and no 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 - Share Your Light
Tuesday, 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 of reaching 300 donors in order to receive a generous matching gift of $15,000 donated by the Murray-Garozzo Family - Michelle Murray '90, Rachel Garozzo '13, Paige Garozzo '18, and Liz Garozzo '24.
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”!
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 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Take 15% off your in-store and online purchases that day!
First Semester Exam Schedule-2021
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Lululemon MIRRO Raffle Drawing
Ends Sunday, December 12, 2021
Buy your ticket today for $25 for a chance to win your very own smart home gym. Valued at $1,695.00. What a great item to win for Christmas and those New Year's fitness resolutions! Enter to Win! Check out all the details lululemon MIRROR! Thank you for your support!
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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.
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College Credit Payment Deadline
If you enrolled in college credit through SLU this semester the tuition payment deadline is November 30. Tuition can be paid through your MySLU account. Instructions can be found here.
Class of 2022 College Applications December Deadlines
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. Please have your orange transcript request forms submitted to Mrs. Treese by noon on Wednesday, December 1. Also, please note that after December 1 the transcript fee increases from $3 to $15.
Student Career Day Mandatory Survey
Contact Mrs. Katie Balek Kempf '01 for details.
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
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Near Sights - Nov. 29-Dec. 4
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
Far Sights - Dec. 6-10
Monday, Dec. 6
A-Day
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Project USS Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 7
B-Day
Wednesday, Dec. 8
A-Day-Special Schedule
- 12:00-3:00 p.m. Haiti Mass and Packathon
Thursday, Dec. 9
B-Day
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. -- Diversity Team Meetings
- 9:25-9:45 a.m. -- Home
- 7:00-9:00 p.m. -- Winter Concert
Friday, Dec. 10
A-Day
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Class Meetings
- 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. -- Prayer Day Relay
Dates are subject to change.
Please see the Ursuline Calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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