Newsletter - Week of Sept. 13-17 |
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A Moment for Mission
If you stand united in heart, you will be strong in adversities.
(Angela, 9th Counsel)
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A Note from the President |
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I hope that you had a wonderful, relaxing holiday weekend. I have two quick things for you this week. First is to let you know that this year, Ursuline will be completing a strategic plan, accreditation review, and our Ursuline Identity Assessment. Each is made better by having a variety of people and perspectives in the mix. This means that over the first semester, you
(and your daughters) will be receiving a few surveys from us. The purpose of each one is unique and we will avoid duplication as much as possible. We hope that you will take the time to respond - your thoughts and ideas will help Ursuline continue to improve.
And, please mark your calendar to participate in the Parent Speaker Series (see link to brochure below). I think you’ll find the topics, all suggested by parents at the end of last year, to be both interesting and educational. The first session is October 6.
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Announcements & Resources |
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Athletics for the Week
Aug. Sept. 13-17
Click here to view and check upcoming athletics times, updates, and information.
Safety Update - Sept. 6-10
This week, one student was asked to quarantine. 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.
Parents, to keep us updated, the link to the health form is here. Numbers as they stand today (at least one dose of COVID vaccine):
Students: 62%
Co-workers: 90.5%
Plaid Payoff E-Raffle
Tuesday, September 14 - to October 3.
We are kicking off the fall with an online raffle! This online e-raffle system makes it easy for you to share your personalized selling link with family, friends, business partners and others. All proceeds go to The Ursuline Fund which goes to support the highest needs of Ursuline Academy. Each student is required to sell 8 (full-priced) tickets by MIDNIGHT - Sunday, October 3. Free DAY-OFF School if each class hits its goal! You can find all of the details here.
Freshman Induction - Class of 2025
Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Attention Class of 2025 Parents and Students! The annual Freshman Induction Ceremony is coming up on Wednesday, September 15th at 6:30 pm. No RSVP is necessary; we hope to see you all there! For any questions, please contact Ms. Emily Valencia,
email - evalencia@ursulinestl.org or phone - 314-984-2815
Change to Fall Dance Date
The date for the Fall Spirit Dance has been changed from Friday, Oct. 22 to Saturday, Oct. 23 from 7:00-9:00 pm. This change has been noted on our public Ursuline calendar. For planning purposes, we wanted to communicate the change.
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Parent Speaker Series - Addiction is Real
October 6, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Parents are invited to view an at-home viewing of the film “Don’t Wait”. The film will be made available to all UA parents approximately two weeks prior to the virtual event. Please RSVP to receive a link to the film. You will then receive a link to the virtual panel on October 6 for further discussion. Speaker Series Brochure
Alumnae Moms: Alumnae Spirit Days + Bear Walk are coming!
The Alumnae Association needs your help in a few ways!
- Spread the word to your class: We will be blessing a tree in honor of Mrs. Thelma Hartnett, all are invited to our Memorial Mass, and in the evening we will gather for a big fun party on front campus, Alumnae Spirit Night! Food trucks, drinks, open campus, photos, Bear Den, Bearista Cafe and more! Come show your classmates around UA today!
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Help us by volunteering - sign up here! (we need lots of Serviam hands!)
- Get a team together for our Alumnae Bear Walk (virtual fun run) and win lots of prizes
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We are delivering nearly 200 pumpkins to alumnae celebrating more than 50 years since graduation who are celebrating reunion years. We need your help the week of Oct. 4-9 to bring some joy to their doorstep. Sign Up here to get more details. It’s a fun service opportunity to do with your daughter!
Join us in the Chapel from 11a-11:30a as we honor our State Champion Alumnae Coaches for their dedication, service and leadership to the UA team and their professional careers as elementary school teachers. We’d love for you and your daughters to help us celebrate this occasion as the biggest honor given to Alumnae - and they are the youngest recipients of this award. Please register via the link above by Sept. 17.
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Big Sis Little Sis Induction Week Activity Schedule
This link contains detailed information about the upcoming induction week activities for freshmen and sophomores. Please review the details with your daughter.
Big Sis/Little Sis Lock-in
Thursday, Sep 16, 2021 from 6:30-10 pm with drop off in FRONT CIRCLE.
This event is required for all frosh/sophomores and is a culminating activity to the frosh induction festivities. Bigs and Littles will enjoy a fun-filled evening of activities. Parents click on this link for important parent reminders.
Senior Capstone Project
Monday, September 20
The senior capstone project is an opportunity for each senior to share the ways in which she has lived out the Graduate Profile throughout her time at Ursuline. The capstone committee will be working with seniors to develop the necessary components for the presentation on March 8, 2022. More information can be found on the capstone website. Seniors have a mandatory meeting on Monday, September 20 to go through details for the project. The meeting will be in the boardroom during the time listed below.
- Last Names A-L - 9:25 a.m.
- Last Names M-Z - 9:50 a.m.
Memorial Mass
Saturday, Oct. 2
The Alumnae Association hosts a Memorial Mass on the first Saturday of October to celebrate the lives of our dearly departed. The relatives of our alumnae and current students are remembered. If you would like to include a relative in this Memorial Mass list, please participate here.
Service Opportunities
Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK)
This wonderful organization is located in Fenton, MO. They are in desperate need of volunteers for their evening and weekend programs. It is PERFECT for high school students! They are paired with a special needs buddy and can participate in a variety of activities from soccer, baking, taekwondo, dance, etc!! They also have programming every Friday night! Click here to learn more about volunteering!!
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Learning Consultants Corner
Click here for news and tidbits about the learning consultant program. Information regarding changes that are new this year and ACT dates are included.
Virtual College Planning Sessions
The Missouri Association of College Admission Counseling is hosting several virtual college informational sessions. Click here for more information and to register.
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College Planning 101 - September 14 at 5:00 p.m.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships 101 - September 14 at 6:00 p.m.
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Career Awareness - September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
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Applying to Highly Selective Colleges - September 15 at 5:00 p.m.
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Making the Most of Campus Visits - September 15 at 6:00 p.m.
College Fair at Vianney High School
Tuesday, September 21 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ursuline is hosting an in-person college fair with Vianney. We encourage juniors and seniors to attend this event. Click here for a listing of the colleges in attendance.
College Financial Aid Night
Wednesday, September 22 - 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom
A representative from the Financial Aid Office at St. Louis University will help guide parents through the FAFSA application process and provide helpful financial aid and scholarship information.
Upcoming Virtual College Fairs
September 28
September 12, October 3, October 14, October 24, November 14
October 6 - 5:00-7:45 p.m.
A+ Scholarship Program
Deadline - September 30
The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school. In some cases, 4-year colleges will provide small scholarship opportunities to students in the A+ program. An agreement form must be completed by September 30 of the student’s senior year. Please contact Ms. Book if you have any questions.
An A+ informational meeting will be held for the students during Activity Period on September 21.
College Credit Registration
It’s time to register for Fall 2021 college credit courses. The deadlines vary based on the college granting the credit. Click here for registration deadlines and instructions to complete the registration process. Please contact Mrs. Hoffman if you have any questions.
College Rep Visits
College representatives have started visiting Ursuline. We encourage juniors and seniors to meet with the college reps in the cafeteria during activity period. Click here for a listing of upcoming rep visits.
Job Opportunities
The counseling website has a listing of job opportunities for students. This list is updated as we receive openings. If you would like to advertise a job opening to UA students, please send the information to Kate Treese (ktreese@ursulinestl.org).
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Near Sights - Sept. 13-17
Sunday, Sept. 12
Fall Production Auditions
Monday, Sept. 13
A-Day
- 9:25-10:10 am -- Class of 2024 Portfolio Meeting
- 9:25-10:10 am -- Missouri University of Science and Technology and Kansas State University rep visit - Cafe
- 9:25-10:10 am -- Project USS Chairwomen + Drop-in meeting
- 3:00-5:30 pm -- Fall Production Rehearsal
Tuesday, Sept. 14
B-Day - Special Schedule
Plaid Payoff Raffle Begins!
- 9:25-9:45 am -- Homes
- 3:00-5:30 pm -- Fall Production Rehearsal
Wednesday, Sept. 15
A-Day
- 9:25-10:10 am -- Clubs Session 2
- 9:25-10:10 am -- Mizzou, Miami University Oxford, Rockhurst University, Xavier University rep visit - cafe
- 3:00-5:30 pm -- Fall Production Rehearsal
- 6:30-8:30 pm -- Freshman Induction
Thursday, Sept. 16
B-Day - House Shirt Day
- 7:00-8:00 am -- Diversity Team Meetings
- 9:25-9:45 am -- House Strategy Day
- 6:30-10:00 pm -- Big Sis Lil Sis Lock-In
Friday, Sept. 17
No Classes
Co-Worker Professional Development
Due date to Register for Alumnae Spirit Days
Far Sights - Sept. 20-24
Sunday, Sept. 19
Grade School Dance Clinic
Monday, Sept. 20
A-Day
- 9:25-9:45 a.m. -- Capstone meeting Seniors A-L
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Project USS Chairwomen + Drop-in meeting
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Marquette University, Seton Hall University, University of Alabama Huntsville, University of Tulsa rep visit - cafe
- 9:50-10:10 a.m. -- Capstone meeting Seniors M-Z
- 3:00-5:30 p.m. -- Fall Production Rehearsal
Tuesday, Sept. 21
B-Day
- 9:25-9:45 a.m. -- Homes
- 9:45-10:10 a.m. -- A+ Scholarship Program Informational Meeting - Boardroom
- 3:00-5:30 p.m. -- Fall Production Rehearsal
- 6:00-7:30 p.m. -- UA/Vianney College Fair
- 7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Auction Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 22
A-Day
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Clubs Session 3
- 9:25-10:10 a.m. -- Brescia University, Drury University, Lindenwood University, Spring Hill College rep visit - Cafe
- 3:00-5:30 p.m. -- Fall Production Rehearsal
- 7:00-8:00 p.m. -- College Financial Aid Information Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 23
B-Day
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. -- Diversity Team Meetings
- 9:25-9:45 a.m. -- House Fun Day
- 3:00-5:30 p.m. -- Fall Production Rehearsal
- 5:00-7:00 p.m. -- Board of Trustees meeting
Friday, Sept. 24
A-Day-Late Start Schedule
- 8:00-9:45 a.m. -- Senior Parent Mass and Reception
- 9:00-3:00 p.m. -- Prayer Day relay
- 3:00-5:30 p.m. -- Fall Production Rehearsal
Dates are subject to change.
Please see the Ursuline Calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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