August 28, 2024

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Upcoming Dates

August 28 Mini-Class Night

August 28 6th Grade Camp Parent Meeting

August 28 The Merici Society Parent Social

September 2 Labor Day - No Classes

September 5 JA Map Testing (Early Dismissal for JA - Noon)

September 9 Freshman College Quest

September 10 Freshman College Quest

September 11 Patriot Day Observance

September 12 HS and JA Extracurricular/Club Day

September 13 Grandparents' Day Mass

September 13 Delayed Start (10:30 a.m.)

September 17 Constitution Day Observance

September 17 Junior College Quest

September 18 Junior College Quest

September 18 Senior College Financial Aid Night

September 18-20 6th Grade Camp

September 19 Parent/Teacher Conferences

2024-2025 Calendar-at-a-Glance

Letter from the Principal

Dear SUA Families,

Don't miss tonight's SUA's Mini-Class and Merici Social! We will gather in the Field House at 5:30 p.m., begin rotations of your daughter's Term 1 classes at 6:00 p.m., followed by The Merici Society Social at 7:00 p.m. (Sixth grade parents will attend a Sixth Grade Camp parent meeting in The Learning Commons (TLC) from 7:15-7:45 p.m.)

Prior to arriving, you may access your daughter's schedule on PowerSchool. You will also be able to check your daughter's schedule with the counselors in the Welcome Lobby.

The Merici Society has planned a scavenger hunt to help you connect with other parents throughout the evening. Please pick up a paper at the entrance to join in the fun and a chance to win a prize. Prizes, root beer floats, and camaraderie will be provided by The Merici Society at the Parent Social which begins at 7:00 p.m. in the North Dining Commons.

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Soli Deo Gloria,

Elizabeth Huebner

Interim Principal

Arrow Card Drive

We kicked off our annual Arrow Card Drive this week! As our only student fundraiser, the Arrow Card Drive plays a vital role in supporting scholarships that directly benefit our

students. This year, the fundraiser will run through Monday, September 23.

The Arrow Card, available for $10, offers discounts at designated vendors throughout the

2024-2025 school year, including many popular locations.

Our school goal is $70,000. If we reach the goal, all students will have a day off on Friday, February 14, 2025. If the goal isn’t met, only those students who sold 10 cards will have the day off.

We’ve also set a Super Goal of $80,000. If we reach the Super Goal, all students will have an additional day off school on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. (The super goal is an all-school goal, so if we fall short, no one will have February 18 off.) In addition, if we meet the Super Goal by September 18, the entire school will have a 2:30 p.m. dismissal and dress-down day on Thursday, September 19.

Finally, our Mega Goal is $90,000. Reaching this milestone will reward the entire school

with an additional day off on Friday, September 27.

Our goal is for each student to sell 10 cards. For families with more than one

daughter at SUA, the goal is 10 cards for the first daughter and five cards for each

additional daughter. The individual incentives are as follows:

Sell 10 Cards: Students may wear any footwear from the day they turn in their money through the end of the drive (Monday, September 23).
Sell 15 Cards: Students may dress down (including leggings) from the day they turn in their money through the end of the drive. Their names will be entered into a drawing for various raffle prizes. Each additional card sold beyond 15 earns another raffle entry.

Note: For families with multiple SUA students, each student must sell 15 cards to

qualify for the 15-card raffle entry and dress-down days.

Arrow Card money will be collected before school each day of the drive beginning on Tuesday, August 27. Additionally, we will collect money during lunch and seminar from August 27-30.

Each student is responsible for either turning in her money or unsold cards by

Monday, September 23. Any unreturned cards will be added to your daughter’s

tuition statement. If you have questions, please reach out to Lindsay Jordan at

ljordan@toledosua.org.

All proceeds will be used for financial aid, so your support is truly appreciated!

SUA Student Council Spirit Shirt Pack

The St. Ursula Academy Student Council is selling a Spirit Shirt Pack as a fundraiser!

SUA is giving Spirit Week and Spirit Days a glow-up to help students decide what to wear on Spirit Days and improve school spirit within the student body. Students can wear any gold, blue, or white SUA shirt, uniform skirts, and tennis shoes on designated spirit days and weeks. For example, on a Blue Spirit Day, students can wear any blue SUA shirt with their uniform skirt and tennis shoes. To make this easier, SUA Student Council is selling a pack of three shirts, a blue shirt, a yellow shirt, and a white shirt, designed by the students.

This Spirit Shirt Pack costs $30, and the last day to purchase it is today, Wednesday, August 28!

Purchase Spirit Shirt Pack

STEM Club Kick-off Meeting

Is your daughter interested in STEM? SUA students in 8th grade or high school are welcome to join the STEM Club on Wednesday, August 28, after school in the physics lab to learn more about our Fall Robotics Competition and watch the movie Apollo 13!

The STEM Club has meetings Monday through Thursday every week, so even if your daughter can't attend the first meeting, she can come by anytime! If you have any questions, email Dr. Jennifer Greco at jgreco@toledosua.org.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training

Is your daughter interested in becoming more involved at Mass? Does she have a devotion to the Eucharist and serving others? If so, your daughter has the opportunity to be trained and commissioned as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Further information can be found on the application linked below. Your daughter must complete the application and return it the Main Office. Once the application is complete, she will receive further details on training times. If you have any questions, please reach out to Director of Campus Ministry Liz Pelz at lpelz@toledosua.org.

EMHC Application

Grandparents' Day Mass

Grandparents' Day Mass and celebration will take place on Friday, September 13, at 7:45 a.m. Invitations were mailed last week to those listed on the FinalForms grandparent form.

RSVPs are due via email by Friday, September 6. If you have questions regarding the event, please contact Michelle Moses at mmoses@toledosua.org.

Online Back-to-School Forms

All back-to-school forms are available on FinalForms. These forms must be completed and signed by September 3, 2024. Forms that are not required must still be signed even if you do not fill it out.

If you do not have a FinalForms account yet, instructions for creating your account are on the Technology Resources page of our school website. If you have questions, please contact Director of Technology Mark Miller at mmiller@toledosua.org.

Attendance Office Protocols

Absences

All absences must be reported to the attendance line at (419) 329-2222 by 9:00 a.m. This line is available 24 hours a day for messages.

Appointments

For early dismissals because of appointments, etc., please send a note with your daughter before school starts so that her dismissal can be recorded in PowerSchool well before the appointment time. Runners are not available to retrieve students from classes for last-minute dismissals. Students will exit the building at the Main door after signing out in the attendance office. Please wait in your car at that door to pick her up. Doctor, dental, etc. notes are required following all appointments.

High School Fall Athletic Fees

High School fall athletic fees have been added to Blackbaud Tuition Management. If your daughter is involved in a fall sport, please make this payment online or send a check to the school. The fees are listed below for your reference.

Soccer - $200
Golf - $280
Volleyball - $200
Cross Country - $225
Tennis - $250

Labre Food Donations

Labre is looking for casserole donations! Anyone interested in making casseroles or donating pre-made casseroles to Labre can reach out to Campus Minister for Christian Service Samantha Meklus at smeklus@toledosua.org. Thanks!

Casserole Sign-Up

College Counseling News

College Quest

Students and parents/guardians are invited to an evening of interactive learning as we equip you to navigate the college planning process at SUA. As a team, parents and students will collaborate on a variety of college-planning activities.

SUA realizes that the college planning process starts during a student's freshman year and continues throughout her four years. In September, we are hosting College Quest sessions geared toward freshmen and juniors. Participation in the process establishes a foundation that ensures students and parents/guardians continue their journey on the right foot. Please RSVP by September 5 for one of the sessions where your daughter can attend.

Freshman College Quest

Monday, September 9, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Freshman RSVP

Junior College Quest

Tuesday, September 17, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

or Wednesday, September 18, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Junior RSVP

College Visits

College representatives will visit SUA throughout the fall. Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to register for upcoming college rep visits in Naviance. During the visit, students will meet with the rep to receive a campus overview and hear about the school's admissions requirements. All college visits will be held in Conference Room B on the third floor, unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, September 3

Lourdes University - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 4

Xavier University - 2:00 p.m.

Friday, September 6

Defiance College - 9:00 a.m.

Duquesne University - 11:30 a.m.

Miami University - 2:00 p.m.

College Financial Aid Night

SUA's College Counseling Office is hosting a Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the SUA chapel for seniors and their parents.

Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Lourdes University Callie Zake will present information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), describe the various types of aid available, provide tips for scholarship searches, and explain how to compare costs with college aid offers. After the presentation, the financial aid representative will be available for questions.

Food and Beverages

Please review the following rules for food and beverages in the building:

We do not allow carry-out food to be dropped off or delivered to the school.
Food and beverages should be consumed in the Dining Commons only.
Lunches should be kept in lockers until the lunch period begins.
Glass containers are not allowed in the building.
Sealed containers are permitted in the hallways before and after school.
Bottled water may be carried throughout the building, with the exception of the science labs (safety concerns). No other beverages may be brought into the classroom.

Scrip News - Kroger Community Rewards

SUA remains appreciative of all families who shop at Kroger and designate our school as the recipient of their Community Rewards funds. July 31 was the end of a Kroger quarter, so it is now time for Community Rewards participants to view their contribution balance.

If you wish to receive tuition credit, please click here for instructions.

Label Items for Easy Return

Please label your daughter's water bottle, lunchbox, school supplies, and all uniform pieces. If items are lost, this label will allow us to ensure they are returned to the correct student.

If your daughter is missing something, please have her check in the Main Office.

Arrow Athletics

NEWS

Fall Athletics Update

The Varsity Golf team placed third in both the Lexington Invitational and the Walsh Invitational and also defeated Marian in the Catholic High School League (CHSL)! The Arrows take on Cranbrook on Thursday in league play. The JV team competed at Quarry Ridge last week.

SUA's Cross Country team won the Eastwood Night Race! All runners placed in the Top 30! Leading the way were Sophia Pennywitt (10th place) and Olivia Howe (11th place). The team is back in action this Saturday at the Columbus Grove Invitational.

Varsity Volleyball competed in the Columbus Invitational and earned wins over Chardon and Mason. On Tuesday, the Arrows defeated Northview 3-0! All three teams host Anthony Wayne on Thursday and are at Central Catholic next week to open CHSL play.

The Varsity Soccer team defeated Bryan 3-1 while the JV team defeated Oak Harbor 6-0! Both teams host Magnificat and Strongsville this weekend.

Varsity Tennis travels to Northview and Magnificat for contests this week. The JV team will play Notre Dame Academy and Maumee.

Congratulations to our Senior Athlete of the Week, Sara Olson!

SUA Athletics Information

Website and Social Media

Information about Arrow Athletics can be found on the SUA website at this link. Athletics also has accounts on Facebook (SUA Athletics), Twitter (@suaarrows), and Instagram (@toledosuaathletics_1854).

Home Game Ticketing

Spectators may purchase tickets through the SUA website at the link below or with cash at the event. Spectator tickets for adults cost $8 online or at the door. Adults over 60 and students who do not attend SUA can purchase tickets at the door for $6. SUA students are admitted free to home events with their student ID. SUA faculty and staff are admitted free to home events and may bring one guest.

Game Tickets

Contact Information

SUA Main Office

(419) 531-1693

Attendance

(419) 329-2222

Elizabeth Huebner, Interim Principal

ehuebner@toledosua.org

Mary Werner, President

mwerner@toledosua.org

Jennifer Guzman, JA Program Director

jguzman@toledosua.org

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