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Upcoming Dates
October 31 Halloween Costume Day
November 1 All Saints' Day Mass
November 2 Serata di Gala
November 5-6 Class of 2026 College Kick-Off
November 11 2-Hour Delayed Start (10:00 a.m.)
November 12 8th Grade Lunch and Learn
November 13 Class of 2027 College and Career Exploration
November 14 Winter Sports Parent Meetings (JA and High School)
November 15 JA Mother/Daughter Turkey Bowl
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Letter from the Principal |
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Dear SUA Families,
We will be celebrating the All Saints' Day Mass on Friday, November 1. Our All Saints' Day Mass will be dedicated to Carly Kudzia, our freshman who recently passed away from complications of Progeria. Carly came to St. Ursula Academy in the 8th Grade and in her brief time with us, touched all of our hearts. Her infectious positivity, sharp wit, and remarkable courage have left an indelible mark on all of us.
Carly's freshman classmates will process into Mass filling baskets with flowers to represent the love and memories shared with Carly. Carly was an inspiration to all of us; we were blessed to have her at St. Ursula Academy. Please keep Carly, her family, and the SUA community in your prayers as we celebrate the remarkable life of a very special Arrow.
Soli Deo Gloria,
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Elizabeth Huebner
Principal
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Halloween Costumes
Students may wear Halloween costumes to school on Thursday, October 31. Masks, weapons, political, clown, or skimpy costumes are not permitted. Leggings may be worn only if it is part of the costume; tights must be covered with running shorts or a skirt. Students who do not wish to wear a costume must wear their uniform.
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Serata di Gala: Raffle Sale
Can't attend Serata di Gala but still want to be part of the fun? You can support our cause by purchasing raffle tickets online for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Ticket sales end on Thursday, October 31!
Visit www.toledosua.org/serata/raffles to get your raffle tickets.
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Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week 2024 is October 23-31 and is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States. This year’s theme is “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.” On Monday, the Counseling Department shared resources about harmful substances and alternative coping skills during lunch and seminar.
Having conversations about these topics can be difficult, but can make a difference. Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42 percent less likely to use drugs than those who don’t, yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. As youth e-cigarette use continues to be a persistent issue, please partner with us to talk about its harmful effects at home with your teens. Below is a helpful guide from the FDA to open up the conversation about vaping.
If you or your daughter need any additional resources and/or support, please reach out to the SUA Counseling Department.
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SUA's Fall Preview Day is Sunday, November 10. Families who are interested in learning more about the high school or Junior Academy can experience what makes us Undeniably Ursula with a customized student-guided tour and information sessions during this event.
Please help share our story! If you know someone who might be a good fit for SUA, please ask her to check out our website for more details.
Registration is required by Thursday, November 7.
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Term 1 Grades and Report Cards
Final Term 1 grades and report cards are officially posted in PowerSchool. Report cards can be viewed by logging into PowerSchool, clicking Student Reports on the left side, and then clicking Term 1 Report Card.
We are very proud of our Arrows and all their hard work during the past couple of months! To see the Honor Roll for Term 1, please click here.
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New Mass Communication System
Since 2017, St. Ursula Academy has used Swift K12 to deliver critical information about events, school closings, safety alerts, and more. Swift K12 has been discontinued, and St. Ursula Academy is implementing a new mass communication system, SchoolMessenger.
With the introduction of SchoolMessenger, parents, students, faculty, and staff must opt-in to receive text messages. On Thursday, November 14, at 3:15 p.m., a text message will be sent asking you to opt-in to continue receiving important informational text messages from SUA. Instead of waiting until November 14, you may opt-in by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.
If you do not receive the opt-in text message from SchoolMessenger, please confirm that your cell phone number is correct in FinalForms. Also, you will not receive the opt-in text message if you have already opted-in to SchoolMessenger with another school. If you opted-in to SchoolMessenger with another school, St. Ursula Academy will automatically be added to your SchoolMessenger account.
In addition to text messages, SchoolMessenger will send important information through email. There is no requirement to opt-in to receive email messages.
You may always opt-out of either text messages or emails by replying “STOP.”
If you have any questions about SchoolMessenger, please contact Mark Miller, Director of Technology, at mmiller@toledosua.org.
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College Counseling News
Upcoming College Programs for Juniors
Please RSVP for a College Kick-Off Information Night, where we will discuss important next steps for the college planning process. All programs will take place in the Chapel. Juniors and parents/guardians are required to attend one of the following sessions:
Wednesday, November 6 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 7 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 7 - 5:30 p.m.
Please RSVP using the link below for the mandatory College Kick-Off Information Night.
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Sophomore College and Career Exploration Class
A College and Career Exploration class will take place from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, at Rocket Hall on the University of Toledo's campus. Lunch will be provided and students need to bring their laptops and water bottles.
Click here to print and complete a waiver, which is due to Mrs. Tobias by Monday, November 4.
Sophomores are required to take this class during their sophomore year. If students miss the College and Career Exploration class on November 13, they must retake it the following year with the sophomore class.
If you have any questions, please contact College Counselor Mrs. Tobias at rtobias@toledosua.org.
College Visits
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.
Monday, November 4
University of Kentucky - 9:00 a.m.
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Inclement Weather Reminder
If Sylvania Schools are closed or delayed, St. Ursula Academy will be closed or delayed accordingly. There may be rare instances when SUA will close or delay when Sylvania does not. Either way, you will receive an alert from our SUA mass communication system, SUA social media, and local news outlets.
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Knights of Columbus Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus Scholarship is for Ohio Catholic students (grades 9 through 12) currently attending a Catholic high school in Ohio who need financial assistance and have a good academic record. This scholarship is for the 2024-2025 academic year. The deadline to apply is November 30.
Please see the attached application for details on a $1,000 Knights of Columbus Scholarship opportunity.
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Labre 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.
If you would like to donate money to support Labre, please see the SUA giving page on our website (Please mark your gift as Other and enter Labre in the comment box). Thank you for your continued support of our ministry!
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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.
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Fall Athletics Update
Soccer defeated Notre Dame 1-0 in overtime to win the OHSAA District Championship! Tuesday, the Arrows defeated Akron Hoban 1-0 to advance to the OHSAA Regional Championship on Saturday.
Volleyball defeated Notre Dame 3-1 to win the OHSAA District Championship! On Thursday, the team will play Lima Shawnee in a regional semi-final.
Cross Country placed fourth in the OHSAA Regional Meet to end a successful season.
Crew concluded their fall season at the Argo Sprints in Ann Arbor.
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Brooklyn Highsmith! | |
SUA Athletics Information
Website and Social Media
Information about Arrow Athletics can be found on the SUA website. Athletics also has accounts on Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram.
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
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