Summer Hours

Main Office:
Mon.-Thurs
9a.m. - 3p.m.
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Bear Den:
Mon.-Thurs
9a.m. - 3p.m.

Closed June 29-July 10
Uniform Information:

Students must purchase uniform polos, dress uniform oxford shirt and white UA socks from the Bear Den.

Uniform blazer and skirt must be purchased from Just Me Apparel

Full Uniform Details Click Here
2022 Summer Reading
All Grades

Click here to visit the summer reading page for the requirement by grade.
"Be consoled, and have a lively faith and hope"

-St. Angela
62
Days until Viaggio Days!

Dear UA Parents and Guardians,

I hope you are all enjoying a peaceful and restful summer. It has been busy at UA this June with a variety of camps and other activities on campus. Before you know it, however, our hallways will be bustling with Ursuline students again. 

There have been some changes in faculty/staff roles for next year, and there will be several additions to our Co-worker group as well. Below is information regarding job changes and new hires. Please join me in welcoming our new faculty members:

Role Changes
  • Joni Mullen, formerly Assistant Principal will move into the Director of Mission Effectiveness position.

  • Meghan Jones who has been our Latin/Greek teacher will begin her tenure as Assistant Principal.

  • Nikki Weston will become the Director of Campus Ministry while Kristin Jensen will serve as Campus Minister.

  • Lauren Hoffman will assume the role of Chair of Guidance and Counseling.

  • Dan Baker, our Network Administrator, will also teach and oversee our Robotics program.

New Teachers
  • Jennifer Murphy will teach Latin and Greek. She has bachelor’s degrees in both languages and a masters degree in classics from the University of Georgia. She has most recently been teaching undergrads at Georgia.

  • Meghan Farrell will join our counseling department and will take on Colleen McCorry’s students. She has a BA in education and an MA in school counseling. She has been working as a college and personal counselor at Incarnate Word Academy.

  • Haley Horton will join our Mathematics department. Haley has a BA in mathematics and has most recently been teaching middle and high school math at Newgate Montessori School in the Sarasota, Florida area.

  • Laura Vilela will teach Health, Women’s Health and one section of Personal Finance. Laura has a BA in family and consumer science and will complete an MA in health and physical education later this year. She has been teaching health and PE at Our Lady of Lourdes school in Washington, MO.

Please carefully read the following information regarding summer and school start-up dates. This information may also be accessed from the Ursuline website at https://www.ursulinestl.org/current-parents/.
Thank you and have a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,
Mark Michalski, Ph.D.
Principal
Required Summer Resources
Each student must select two books over the summer - one with her class, and one from a list designed to highlight particular areas to be covered in the class. The student will be held accountable for her reading in the form of a written essay or project on the text chosen from the list.
This packet is due on the first day of classes. It will be assumed that you have mastery of this material and if you do not, you should seek out help. You will have a diagnostic test over this summer packet within the first two weeks of school.
Additional Summer Resources
The Counseling Office and our Learning Consultants have complied some resources as you work through your summer reading. Click through the links below for some additional resources on reading comprehension, annotating and color-coding your notes.
Additional Announcements
Uniform Details
Students can purchase the following school uniform items from the Bear Den:
  • uniform polos
  • dress uniform oxfords,
  • white Ursuline socks (part of dress uniform)

The Uniform blazer and skirt must be purchased from Just Me Apparel, (636) 391-3551.


*Students should check the length of their skirts over the summer so that they are no more than 4" above the knee and that stitching is intact before the start of the school year.
Yearbook / Picture Day
Freshmen, Sophomore and Juniors
Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior students will take yearbook photos on Community Day on Monday, August 15.

Senior Cap and Gown / Yearbook
Senior yearbook and cap and gown photos will both be taken on Tuesday, August 2. Cap and gowns will be provided but seniors should come wearing a white tanktop. Seniors should also bring an appropriate yearbook photo outfit.

Scheduled appointment times by last name are as follows:
A-F(9:00am-10:00am), G-P(10:00am-11:00am), Q-Z (11:00am-12:00pm).

Please reach out to Mrs. Jones if you are unable to make your time slot for rescheduling.
Please be sure to mark your back-to-school calendar
with these important dates!

Viaggio Days (a.k.a. Freshman Orientation) for incoming Freshmen will be held on August 11-12 from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Check-in is from 7:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m.)

Community Days will be held on August 15-16 from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
These are required school days and attendance will be taken.

Freshman Parent Meeting --- August 10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sophomore Parent Meeting --- August 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Junior Parent Meeting --- August 22 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Senior Parent Meeting --- August 25 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Textbook / General School Supply Lists
Textbooks: Please follow the link below to view the 22-23 Textbook List. Highlighted items must be purchased prior to the start of the school year. They are all available through online booksellers such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Many can be purchased as used items or rented. Please make sure to match the ISBN number on the booklist with the book itself to ensure that you have the proper title.
General Supplies: We do not provide a specific supply list since high school students choose to organize themselves for school in a variety of ways; however, below is a list of items that will be helpful for most students.
  • Binders/Notebooks/Folders
  • Loose Leaf Paper
  • Graph Paper for Science and Math
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Dry Erase Markers/Erasers
  • Rulers
  • Note Cards
  • Ear Buds or Air Pods
  • Graphing Calculator* -- TI 84 Plus CE is the required calculator. We encourage your daughter to bring it in unopened so that we can ensure that you have purchased the correct calculator. A calculator handed down from an older sibling in the TI 84 Plus family is acceptable.
Library Card - Classwork

All UA students need a St. Louis County Library card for classwork at Ursuline. 
Each student must have a card by the first day of classes. 

  • If you live in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, or St. Charles County, please go to your local branch and apply for a card (or fill out an online application on the SLCL website) or make sure your current card is in good standing.

  • Be sure to bring proof of residency (piece of mail, driver’s license/permit) when you apply for or renew your card.

  • If you live in Illinois, Crawford County, Jefferson County, Lincoln County, or Franklin County, you will receive a library card application via a separate mailing.
Fall Sports Tryouts
For students wanting to try out for a fall sport, please refer to the athletics page for the most up-to-date information on fall tryouts. On the first day of tryouts, students will receive the tryout schedule for the rest of the week. If you have any questions or concerns with any of our athletic programs, please email the Athletic Director at jbrooks@ursulinestl.org. Fall sport tryouts are scheduled to begin on August 8.
Coalition Presentation - Incoming Freshmen
The St. Louis Secondary Schools Coalition is sponsoring a series of informational meetings for parents of the Class of 2026. Please see the attached letter regarding the information on these meetings. Each freshman must have at least one parent attend one of these sessions. Parents will have the option to attend either the live presentation or live webinar.
Service Hours - Over the Summer
Every student at Ursuline is required to complete 120 hours of service over the course of her four years at Ursuline. Students use Mobileserve to track their hours. Freshman and transfer students will learn about the requirements, guidelines, and the Mobileserve platform in August. In the meantime, if freshman or transfer students volunteer this summer we ask them to review the guidelines below and use the service tracking form for proper documentation of their hours. 
Please reach out to Nicole Weston (314-984-2806) or Kristen Jensen (314-984-2830) in Campus Ministry if you have any questions.
Pedestal Foods Lunch Program
Pedestal Foods is our all-inclusive food service provider. They offer a meal plan offering healthy choices and a wide variety of options, including vegetarian and allergy friendly selections. All students are enrolled in the food service plan and family's will notice a fee of $900 (approximately $5.50 per day) on their smart tuition account. Plans for the fall include a mock service day when parents will be invited to come to the café for a “real world” service experience.
Important Dates - Near Sights

August
2 Senior Cap & Gown Photos
8 Fall Sports Tryouts Begin
10 Freshman Tech Training
10 Transfer Student Orientation / Freshman Parent Meeting
11-12 Freshman “Viaggio Days” (Required)
15-16 Community Days (Required)
16 Sophomore Parent Meeting
16 Fall Sport Parent Meeting
17 Classes Begin
22 Junior Parent Meeting
25 Senior Parent Meeting

September
1 Back to School Night
5 No Classes (Labor Day)
6 Bear Moms - Moms & Margaritas
8 Fathers’ Club Kick-Off BBQ
14 Freshmen Induction
15 Big Sis/Little Sis Lock-In
16 No Classes (Co-worker Professional Development)
23 Senior Parent Mass (Late Start)

October
1 Reunion Weekend
14 1st Quarter Ends
Junior Parent Mass (Late Start)
16 Meet Me On Monroe Boutique
17 No Classes (Co-Worker Day of Service)
21 Feast of St. Ursula Liturgy
26 Parent-Teacher Conferences
31 Basketball Tryouts Begin