A Moment for Mission

As St. Angela formally initiated this Company of Women she offered the group a model of strong women of faith, who as they traveled as pilgrims together, they must have developed close personal bonds, and a deep commitment to each other, as well as to the God whose call they were following. In the strength and courage they drew from each other they were able to face enormous challenges, even martyrdom, because they were united in their desires, in their vision and commitment.

Sr. Sue Flood, osu Oct. 2022

Hello!

As you read this we are celebrating the feast of St. Ursula, a true model of courage and faith in God who inspired St. Angela and continues to instill these values in all of us today. St. Angela and St.Ursula thoughtfully challenged the conventions of their day and chose to serve the world in ways guided by their understanding of what God was calling them to do. Though centuries have passed, I hope our students can see that the example set by Angela and Ursula very much applies to them today.

It was great to see many of you at the Parents Happy Hour last night. The leaders of Bear Moms and Fathers Club know how to show us a good time! A big THANK YOU to all who made it happen.

This past Monday, Ursuline Academy coworkers came together to perform acts of service throughout the community. The Diaper Bank, Room at the Inn, Dolan Memory Care, and EnergyCare are just a few of the agencies served. Serviam is at the core of who we are at Ursuline Academy - students and coworkers - and a commitment lived in big ways and small all year long. This great day was one of many reasons I feel privileged to be a part of this community.

Enjoy your weekend!

Peggy Slater

Weekly Lunch Menu: Oct. 24-28

Athletics for the Week

Oct. 24-28

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

Winter Sports Tryouts:

Basketball will begin on Monday, October 31, 2022

Swim will begin on Monday, November 7, 2022

Spring Break Reminders:

As of June 17, 2022, our policy for spring break is: 

Soccer Players: Will practice on Friday, March 10 until 5:00 p.m. Off Saturday-Tuesday and MUST be back by Wednesday's practice that will be held at 3:00 p.m.

• Lacrosse: Will not practice on Friday March 10. Off Friday with practice resuming on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
• Track: Will not practice on Friday, March 10. Off Friday with practice resuming on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
• Any mandatory practices missed during this time, the athlete will not be allowed to participate in 1.5 games per practice date missed.
• Keep in mind you will need to have 14 practices before your first game to be eligible to play per MSHSAA rules.

Raising Cane’s, Kirkwood Dine-Out

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us for our UA Dine-Out fundraiser at Raising Cane’s, South Kirkwood Rd. Mention UA at the register and Cane’s will donate 15% of sales! Students can grab lunch at early dismissal and parents can grab dinner before Parent/Teacher conferences! Check out the flyer for all the details. Thank you for your support!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, October 26, 4:00-7:00 p.m. / Gym

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, October 24 between 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the new gym. Parents are reminded to print off their daughter’s quarterly report card from Infinite Campus ahead of the conferences.

South African Students Coming April 2023

Host Family Informational Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 10

South African students from Brescia House School in Johannesburg will be visiting here at Ursuline this coming spring. We are looking for host families. There will be an information meeting in the Boardroom on Thursday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m. if you are interested in hosting a student.

Fall Sport Meeting

Monday, November 14

Fall sports parents and athletes are invited to join us for a meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the UA gym.

Memorial Mass

Tuesday, Nov. 1, Feast of All Saints 7:00 p.m. / UA Chapel 

As a community, we pray for the souls of all those whom we have lost this year and invite those family members and connections to join us at our Memorial Mass on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ursuline Chapel. There will be a candlelight processional to begin the Mass. You are welcome to bring a photo of your dearly departed. Fontbonne University will also have a viewing of the St. John’s Bible in the Board Room beginning at 6:00 p.m. Visit our website for details, to RSVP or to find out if your loved one is included.

• If you’d like to add a name of someone who has passed away this year, please contact Katie Balek Kempf '01 314-984-2892 / kkempf@ursulinestl.org  

Middle School Mixer - Hosted by Ursuline Athletics

Friday, November 11

The Middle School Mixer is SOLD OUT. But, we still need some adult helpers. Please volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4da9a728aa8-middle

Mother and Daughter Mass and Breakfast

Saturday, November 19, 2022

9:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Vincent’s DePaul Church / 11:00 a.m. Breakfast at Missouri Athletic Club

Enjoy your morning at our annual Mother / Daughter Event starting with mass at the St. Vincent’s DePaul Church followed by brunch and bonding at Missouri Athletic Club, Downtown. Please RSVP today. If you have any questions, please reach out to Bear Moms at mothersclub@ursulinestl.org.

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!

Sharing our Strength - Student Grief Support Group

First Meeting, Tuesday, October 25

First Meeting, Tuesday, October 25 in Campus Ministry 7:25-7:55 a.m. Click here for more information.

Rosary

November 3, 7:30 a.m.

Join Us on November 3 at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel.

Save the Date: Family Mass and Haiti Packathon

December 8th 

12:30 p.m. - Mass and 1:30 p.m. Family Service Project

More information will be in next week’s newsletter!

Junior Service Projects

Site assignments were distributed this week. Juniors have between now and November 18th to visit their site and complete their site visit form.

Service Opportunities

Students receive weekly emails regarding service opportunities in the community.

Retreat Schedule 2023 

Parents please review the schedule and plan accordingly with all holiday travel. Attendance is expected at their retreat. 

Learning Consultants Corner

Click here to view the latest edition of our monthly newsletter which includes ACT updates and tips on procrastination.

Seniors - College Applications and Transcript Requests

November 1 is approaching, which is an early action or merit scholarship deadline for SOME colleges. Please check your college's website for deadline and requirement details, or you can check with your counselor. Also, if you have a November 1 deadline, please have your orange transcript request forms submitted to Mrs. Treese by noon on Monday, October 31st. All school offices are closed on November 1st. 

• Some of you have already received acceptance letters and scholarship awards. Please keep these award letters. We will be asking you about scholarship awards in the spring and this information will be included in the graduation program.

College Fairs

College fairs are a great opportunity for students to gather information and meet college representatives. There will be in-person and virtual options throughout the school year. We encourage juniors to attend the upcoming college fairs. Click on the links below for a listing of the colleges that will be in attendance. 

• Virtual College Fairs
• November 6

• National College Fair at SLU
• Sunday, October 30 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.

College Rep Visits 

Throughout the fall semester representatives from various colleges from across the country will be on campus to meet with students. The college reps will be in the cafeteria during activity periods. All students are welcome to attend.  

Upcoming Rep Visits:

• Miami University, Oxford
• Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
• Southern Illinois Carbondale
• Xavier University
• Bradley University
• Missouri University of Science and Technology