Greetings from Ursuline Academy!

We are so excited to have your family join our community, and we hope that you’re already feeling like part of the Bear family. 

Please read the information below thoroughly; it has a lot of pertinent information about textbooks, summer reading, uniforms, athletics and much more.

This will be an email you will want to call back on throughout the summer as you and your daughter are preparing for the start of her first school year at Ursuline Academy. You may also access this information on our website. 

Please feel welcome to reach out to me over the summer with any questions or if you need clarification on anything. 

We hope to see you on campus this summer, and look forward to officially welcoming you in August to the UA family!

Have a safe and happy summer!

Emily Valencia
Director of Enrollment
>>> General Reminders <<<
Ursuline
Summer Hours

Main Office:
Mon.-Thurs
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bear Den:
Mon.-Thurs
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.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

Full Uniform Details Click Here
2023 Summer Reading
All Grade Levels

to visit the summer reading
page for the requirement
by grade. Click through
for class details.
A Letter from the Principal
Dr. Mark Michalski
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.

To meet the needs of rising enrollment and some departures and retirements, there will be several new faculty members joining the Ursuline community for the 2023-2024 school year. Below is information regarding the new hires. Please join me in welcoming....READ MORE
Important Back-To-School Dates

Transfer Student Orientation) Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
This day is mandatory for all transfer students.
Schedule:
  • 12:00-12:30 - Lunch (which will be provided) and introductions
  • 12:30 - Tech Training
  • 1:00 - Campus Ministry
  • 1:30 - Brescia Office / Dress Code /House System
  • 2:00 - Campus Tour / find your classrooms / Bear Den
  • 2:45 - Locker setup
  • 3:00 - Dismissal


Viaggio Days (a.k.a. Freshman Orientation)
Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Thursday, Aug. 10 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
These days are mandatory for all incoming Freshmen.


  • Doors will open at 7:30 with activities beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. 

  • On August 9, students will have their school photos taken. Students should wear the shirt they would like their picture taken in. Most students bring a t-shirt to change into afterward.

  • Students may wear comfortable, appropriate clothing for Viaggio days (no crop tops or short-shorts). Joggers, leggings, t-shirts, and appropriate-length shorts are fine. Sneakers are recommended.  

  • Lunch is provided each day. If a student has a dietary restriction, please mention it in the form above.  

  • Tech training will take place on August 10, during Viaggio days. BYOD should bring their laptops on the day. If you are using an Ursuline-issued laptop, one will be provided to you on that day.


Community Day - Tuesday, August 15 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
This is a required school day for all students. 

  • Attendance will be taken and recorded and students are expected to be on campus from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 pm.

  • Students should plan to arrive and report to the following areas by 8:00 am. Attendance will be taken at this time.  
• Freshmen: Auditorium
• Sophomores: Cafe
• Juniors: Boardroom
• Seniors: Gym

  • Students should wear their House shirts and appropriate-length shorts and/or pants. Freshmen should wear a t-shirt (no crop tops). Seniors may wear their tanks, but should bring their House shirts to change into. Students should wear athletic shoes.  

  • Lunch will be provided.  

  • Sophomores will conclude their day with a mandatory Big Sis/Little Sis Workshop, which will take place from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.


Back-to-School Parent Meetings
Grade-level parent meetings will be held to discuss grade-specific events, opportunities, and what to expect throughout the year. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
Grade-level designated dates and times are listed below:
  • Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Meetings - Monday, August 21 at 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  • Junior/Senior Parent Meeting - Tuesday, August 22 at 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Little Sis Pairing Survey

We are excited to pair the members of the class of 2027 with their sophomore big sisters! In order to do this we need your daughter's assistance in completing this survey by July 15th. We will review the survey results for the class of 2027 and the class of 2026 within each mentor group and do our very best to match the students. Please tell your daughter to be as honest as possible when completing the survey. The more information she shares the better. There will be a pairing reveal in August during the first week of classes.

Questions?
Contact Nicole Weston,
Director of Campus Ministry.
Summer Resources
Click Through for Class-Specific Information
SUMMER READING

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.
SUMMER MATH PACKET
For all returning Students:
Math Packets will be posted and made available in your Google Classroom in mid-July.

For all incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students:
The packets for any new student (incoming frosh or transfer) will be made available starting July 24th. Students will receive the packets via an email link and they will also be posted on the Ursuline Website at www.ursulinestl.org/summer-math/.
Packets will be due on the first day of classes. It will be assumed that you have mastery of the covered material and if you do not, you should seek out additional help. Students will have a diagnostic test over this summer packet within the first two weeks of school.
Learning Consultants Corner
The Counseling Office and our Learning Consultants have compiled 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.
Textbooks / General School Supply Lists
Textbooks: Please follow the link below to view the 23-24 Textbook List. Highlighted items must be purchased for the listed class 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.
Uniform Reminders
Students should check the length of their skirts over the summer so that they are no more than 4" above the knee all around, and that stitching is intact before the start of the school year. Students should be able to wear their skirt with their shirt tucked in comfortably without any rolling. Students who do not have the appropriate length skirt will receive a demerit.

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.

Yearbook / Picture Day
Freshmen - Photos will be taken on Wednesday, August 9 during Viaggio Days. Students should wear the shirt they would like their picture taken in. Most students bring a T-shirt to change into afterward.

Sophomores/Juniors - Photos will be taken on Tuesday, August 22 during the activity period. More details will be announced at the beginning of school.

Seniors - Senior yearbook and cap and gown photos will both be taken on Wednesday, August 9. Cap and gowns will be provided but seniors should come wearing a white tank. Seniors should also bring an appropriate yearbook photo outfit. Scheduled appointment times by last name are as follows:
A-F(10:30 am-11:30 am)
G-P(11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Q-Z (12:30 pm-1:30 pm)

Please reach out to Mrs. Jones if you are unable to make your time slot for rescheduling.
Fall Sports Tryouts Information
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 7.
Service Hours - Over the Summer

Students are encouraged to volunteer over the summer! This Google document will be updated regularly with service opportunities and agencies for students to connect with throughout the summer and school year.

Freshmen 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 above guidelines and use this 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.
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.
Pedestal Foods

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 families will notice a fee of $950 (approximately $6.17 per day) on their FACTS tuition account.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Ursuline Academy 175th Anniversary Celebration.

Open to the entire Ursuline community as we celebrate our anniversary with 4:00 p.m. Mass. Following mass, join new and old friends for food, live entertainment and more on-campus activities for the whole family. This celebration is free to attend, with more details and registration information coming soon!