A Moment for Mission

For in these troubled times you will find no other refuge than at the feet of Jesus Christ.

St. Angela Merici–7th Counsel

What a great night we had on Saturday!  Thank you to all who joined us for the UA Soiree. I had the chance to meet several new parents and it was so much fun to see a record crowd of 95 alumnae. Overall, attendance grew from 232 last year to 367 this year. A great way to mark our 175th year! The committee gets a little time to rest and then planning for next year will begin over the summer. If you had to miss it this year, or had so much fun at the event that you want to be a part of the planning for next year, just let me know!

I’m pleased to welcome Allison Oberkirsch to Ursuline Academy as our new Director of Advancement. Allison comes with a wealth of experience and many ideas. Please help me in giving her that warm Ursuline welcome when you see her out and about. 

Nominations for potential members of the Board of Trustees and its committees will close at the end of February. All are welcome to serve as committee members but only current Senior parents are eligible for the Board role. More information is on the website under About/Governance. You can nominate yourself or others HERE.  Feel free to contact me with any questions.

While we have had much to celebrate this year, I’m also struck by the number of families in our community who are challenged by serious medical issues. We include intentions for them during our masses and prayer services and ask that you join us in our prayers for their healing and quick recoveries. 

All my best,

Peggy

Weekly Lunch Menu: Feb. 12-16

Athletics for the Week

Feb. 9-15

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

Link to the UA Athletics Live Stream: https://www.ursulinestl.org/athletics/

Click here for Spring 2024 Sport Tryout Information

Rescheduled: Summer 2025 France Trip Informational Session

Thursday, Feb. 15 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Big news, classes of 2026 and 2027! You can travel to Paris and the Châteaux with Ms. Mikus in Summer 2025! Register for the information meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/pbaa26k

Save the Dates! (More Details to Come)

Global Immersion Trip to Brescia House in South Africa- March 15-28, 2025

These trips are different from our World Language trips because students stay with host families from other Ursuline schools.  

Daily Announcements

Did you miss the announcements over the intercom this week? Check out this document that will list all the announcements relayed over the intercom.

Auction -

Item Pick-up:  All items that were purchased can be picked up any time during school hours of 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please go to the main office. Please reach out to Devin Mueller if you need to schedule a pick-up time after school hours. Please note - this will be starting on Wednesday, Feb. 14th.

Items Open for Purchase:  If you missed your chance to purchase any Ursuline-branded folding stadium chair or Dress Down Coupons for the Spring, we still have the link open to purchase. Click here to purchase a UA-branded Chair

Click here to purchase Dress Down Coupons

Fund-A- Need:  This year’s Fund-a-Need benefits the Ursuline Academy scholarship endowment. The endowment directly benefits the 50% of families receiving financial assistance. Our Fund-A-Need goal is to raise $100,000 and so far we’ve raised $70,000+. We’re so close!!! So we are extending the opportunity to make your gift if you haven't already.

Visit our Events webpage to keep up to date on upcoming UA events!

Ash Wednesday Communion Service

Wednesday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m. 

Parents are invited to our Communion Service in the Gym.

Dress Uniform is required for students.

Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer Day Relay

Tuesday, February 20

We would love for you to sign up for a 30-minute prayer time during Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer Day Relay on February 20th.  You can be in the chapel or sign up for a virtual shift! We will send you the details on February 16.

Service Hours/Opportunities 

Click here for important reminders about service hours as well as awesome upcoming opportunities and general opportunities for the future! 

Submit Your Prayer Intentions

If you have prayer intentions you would like us to pray for please fill out this form and we will include them in our prayer day relay. Also, please feel free to send this to anyone you know within our UA family who may be interested!

We encourage parents to have conversations with their daughters about their courses for next school year. Parents will have access to view the course requests through Infinite Campus from February 23-29. For your reference, we have included several documents to help with this process. If you have any questions regarding course selection, please contact your daughter's counselor. 

Course Selection Presentation

Curriculum Guide

College Planning Meeting - Class of 2025 

The counselors are scheduling individual college planning meetings with juniors and their parents. This individual meeting will include discussing goals, college options, potential majors, testing plans, applications, financial aid, and any other questions you may have regarding college admissions. Please click on the link below to schedule your meeting. This meeting can be in-person or virtual.

Meeting with Mrs. Hoffman

Meeting with Ms. Book

Meeting with Ms. Farrell



College Credit Registration

It’s time to register for Spring 2024 college credit courses. Click here for a listing of eligible courses and registration instructions. Please note, that parents must confirm all college credit enrollment. An email will be sent from the college with an electronic approval form. Students will not be enrolled without parental approval. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hoffman.

Registration Deadlines:

SLU - February 12 

Learning Consultants Corner

Check out this month’s edition for a few tips and tidbits regarding mental focus. You can also find information about ACT testing day for juniors, along with details for rising sophomores and the application for accommodations through College Board.