Newsletter - Week of Jan. 3-7, 2022
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A Moment for Mission
We look back and thank God. We look forward and we trust God.
Happy New Year to All!
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A Note from the Principal |
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This communication was sent to Ursuline Parents on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021
Dear Ursuline Parents and Students,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying the holiday season.
I am writing to update you on our covid protocols regarding retreats and back-to-school in light of the sizable increase in covid numbers in our area and new isolation and quarantine recommendations from the CDC.
RETREATS
All of our retreats will take place as scheduled. Students will mask in all indoor situations and individual bedrooms have been arranged for both Junior and Kairos retreats. Because of the change to single bedrooms, there is no longer a need for anyone to show proof of a negative covid test in order to attend a Kairos retreat. Students, however, should not attend any retreats if they are exhibiting covid symptoms.
ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE
Based on the CDC’s recent recommendations, isolation for those who are asymptomatic but have tested positive for covid AND quarantine for those in close-contact situations with someone who has tested positive will last for 5 days followed by 5 days of strict masking while in the presence of others. An exception to this rule involves athletes who may not return to practice or game situations until both their isolation and masking periods have ended and they have completed the MSHSAA return-to-play protocol.
Protocols for isolation and quarantine have become more complicated than they were early in the pandemic. If you have any questions about your situation, please contact Mrs. Gina Hartin at ghartin@ursulinestl.org.
RETURN-TO-SCHOOL
Prior to the Christmas holiday, we had announced a move to mask-optional when students return to school on January 10th. Since that announcement, the covid situation in the community has changed drastically and many families in the Ursuline community have been affected by covid infection or exposure. Though we remain committed to making the move to mask-optional, this is not the right time. Therefore, we are postponing the start of our mask-optional protocol until Monday, January 24, allowing a couple of additional weeks following the holidays for covid situations in the Ursuline community to moderate.
As always, our primary concern in this unprecedented situation is to provide a safe environment for our students and co-workers while maintaining continuity of in-person education and formation for our students. Please keep in mind that good hygiene practices, the avoidance of situations in which covid exposure is likely and staying home from school if you are feeling sick are the best ways that students can help achieve this goal.
Again, I would like to wish you a happy Christmas season. I look forward to greeting all our students when they return on the 10th.
Sincerely,
Mark Michalski, Ph.D.
Principal
Ursuline Academy
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Announcements & Resources |
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Athletics for the Week
Jan. 3-7
Click here to view and check athletics times, updates, and information.
Drivers Education Program - Lindbergh School
This spring semester 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. Students must be at least 15 years of age with a valid Missouri driving permit. Click here for more information and to register.
Spring Musical Audition Notice
Sunday, January 23, from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
It's time for the spring musical! "Nunsense" Auditions are Sunday, January 23, from 12:00-4:00 and will include, dance, singing, and acting! This is an all-female cast.
Please come to Mrs. Lang's room to sign up for cast and crew and to pick up your audition or crew packet!
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Parent Speaker Series
January 18, 2022, 6:30 p.m. - Save the Date
Parents and students are invited to attend a presentation by Julie Walther-Scheibel MEd. LPC. discussing effective communication strategies with your teen daughter to help promote inner strength, self-awareness, confidence. Parent Speaker Series Updates
UA Trivia Night: Happy Merry Holidays
Help raise funds for tuition assistance for Ursuline students! $200 Per Table of 8 before Jan. 25. $240 Per Table after Jan 25 until the event is sold out. This year we will have a limited number of VIP tables available. $280 Per Table before Jan. 25 or $320 after Jan. 25 until all 12 tables are sold. VIP tables include premium seating, your first set of mulligans, your own table runners and 2-12" pizzas! Beer, wine, soda and dessert bar included for all. Fewer tables are available this year. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. - Questions start at 7:00 p.m. Prize awarded for Best Decorated Table! There will be raffle prizes, games and a 50/50 drawing! Hosted by the Ursuline Academy Alumnae Association and open to all 21+.
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For details, to be an adult volunteer, or to make a donation/sponsorship, contact UA Mom and event chairwoman, Amy Ennenbach Gagnepain ‘99. Student work-study volunteers can contact Mrs. Ramsey to sign up to participate.
Father / Daughter Dinner and Dance
Saturday, February 19, 2022 - Save the Date
Join us for our annual Father/Daughter Dinner and Dance at Hyatt Regency at the Arch. Invitation and details will be announced in the new year! If you need additional information, please contact Fathers’ Club at Fathersclub@ursulinestl.org.
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Retreat Information
This link provides all information about each retreat.
Retreats At A Glance: 2022
Retreat Week: January 3-8, 2022 and January 13-16, 2022
**Current Ursuline Academy Covid protocols apply throughout the retreats.**
Sophomore Retreat | Monday, January 3, 2022
- Begin arriving at UA Gym at 8:45 a.m. with the retreat beginning at 9 a.m.
- Pick Up from UA, New Gym: 3:00 p.m.
Junior Retreat #1| January 3-4, 2022
- Meet at UA: 1/3 at 8:00 a.m. in the Auditorium
- Return to UA: 1/4 at approximately 12:15 p.m.
- Location of Retreat: Todd Hall Retreat Center, Columbia, IL
Junior Retreat #2| January 5-6, 2022
- Meet at UA: 1/5 at 8:00 a.m. in the Auditorium
- Return to UA: 1/6 at approximately 12:15 p.m.
- Location of Retreat: Todd Hall Retreat Center, Columbia, IL
Kairos 41 | January 5-8, 2022
- Meet at UA: 1/5 at 3:15 p.m.
- Gather in the Auditorium
- Return to UA: 1/8 at 2:00 p.m.
- Location of Retreat: Pallottine Renewal Center
Freshman Retreat | Friday, January 7, 2022
- Begin arriving at UA Gym at 8:45 a.m. with the retreat beginning at 9 a.m.
- Pick Up from Ursuline Academy: 3:00 p.m.
Kairos 42 | January 13-16, 2022
- Dismissed from school on 1/13 at 3:15 p.m.
- Gather in in the Gym
- Return to UA: 1/16 at 2:00 p.m.
- Location of Retreat: Pallottine Renewal Center
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Near Sights - Jan. 3-7, 2022
Monday, Jan. 3
Retreat Week
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8:00 a.m. — Leave for Junior Retreat #1 (Day 1/2)
- 8:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. — Sophomore Retreat
Tuesday, Jan. 4
Retreat Week
- 12:15 p.m. — Pick Up Junior Retreat #1 (Day 2/2)
Wednesday, Jan. 5
Retreat Week
- 8:00 a.m. --- Leave for Junior Retreat #2 (Day 1/2)
- 3:15 p.m. --- Leave for Kairos #41 (Day 1/4)
Thursday, Jan. 6
Retreat Week
- Kairos #41 (Day 2/4)
- 12:15 p.m. — Pick Up Junior Retreat #2 (Day 2/2)
Friday, Jan. 7
Retreat Week
- Kairos #41 (Day 3/4)
- 8:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. — Freshman Retreat
Saturday, Jan. 8
- 2:00 p.m. --- Pick Up Kairos #41 (Day 4/4)
Far Sights - Jan. 10-14, 2022
Monday, Jan. 10
Classes Resume
A-Day
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3:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. — Mindfulness Session
Tuesday, Jan. 11
B-Day
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9:25–9:35 a.m. — Home Period
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9:45 –10:10 a.m. — Senior Capstone Help Session
Wednesday, Jan. 12
A-Day
- 7:30–8:00 a.m. --- NHS Meeting
- 9:25–10:10 a.m. --- Clubs Session 1
- 8:00 a.m. --- Leave for Junior Retreat #2 (Day 1/2)
- 3:15 p.m. --- Leave for Kairos #41 (Day 1/4)
Thursday, Jan. 13
B-Day
- 7:00–8:00 a.m. --- Diversity Team Meeting
- 3:15 p.m. --- Kairos #42 Depart (Day 1/4)
Friday, Jan. 14
No Classes - Co-worker Professional Development
Saturday, Jan. 15
Dates are subject to change.
Please see the Ursuline Calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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