A Moment for Mission

November 2 was "the most remarkable date in the history of the Ursulines in St. Louis." Three Ursulines and the Ursuline-to-be opened their first school in St. Louis in less than two months after they arrived from Austria and Bavaria. The courage of the Ursuline women who pioneered the effort it took to get to St. Louis, and then to open a school in less than two months after their arrival, is remarkable. We continue to be rooted in faith and growing in joy 177 years later. 

Looking forward to seeing you all at Meet Me on Monroe! The committee of Bear Moms behind this event has been working hard. There will be a full house of really great vendors perfect for your gift giving needs … and your closet ... and jewelry box … as well as jarred honey from our very own hives!

All my best,

Peggy Slater

Weekly Lunch Menu

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Athletics for the Week

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Daily Announcements

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Meet Me on Monroe Holiday Boutique - Come shop!

Sunday, November 2, 2025, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

This family-friendly event is free to the public, featuring over 50 retail vendors, making it your shopping destination of the season! Vendors include homemade crafts, jewelry, clothing, hats, home decor, exclusive Ursuline gear, and more!

The Meet Me on Monroe Holiday Boutique is the largest fundraising event for the UA Bear Moms. Please come out and support this event by shopping with our vendors. We hope to see you there!

Meet Me on Monroe webpage

Honey from the Ursuline beehives will be available at this event!

Large jars are $16 and small jars are $8. All proceeds go to support the Ursuline school garden. 

Liliana’s Dine Out Event - Support the UA Soirée Annual Dinner Auction 

Tuesday and Wednesday November 4 and 5, 2025

Join us at Liliana’s on November 4 and/or 5 for our dine out fundraiser benefitting the UA Soirée! When you purchase a gift certificate, lunch, or dinner on either of these days, 20% of the proceeds will benefit the auction. Be sure to mention the UA fundraiser when ordering. We hope to see you there!

Liliana’s: 11836 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 

Q&A at UA Trivia Night 

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Grab 7 of your smartest friends - or your most fun friends - and join us for our annual Q & A at UA Trivia Night, hosted by the Ursuline Academy Alumnae Association. This is one of the largest Alumnae Association fundraisers of the year, and it’s a great way to support student scholarships through The Ursuline Fund! We have a variety of raffle prizes, including a few specialty raffles, games, and 50/50 drawing!

We’ll have a limited variety of beer, wine, and soda provided, but feel free to bring your own food and drink. Our yummy dessert bar is also included, with decaf coffee.  

When you register for Trivia Night, you are registering for a complete table of eight and will be deemed the "Team Captain."

There is a limited number of VIP tables available for purchase. Don’t delay in purchasing your table, and get in on the Early Bird prices before they increase.

Early Bird pricing ends THIS FRIDAY, October 31, 2025.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and questions will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

See you there!

https://www.ursulinestl.org/trivia-night/

If you are interested in the Europe Summer 2026 World Language Trip, it’s not too late! Registration will be closing in December and we will have one last informational meeting on Tuesday, November 11th in the boardroom at 7. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Parent Volunteers in the Bear Den during Activity Period!

Parents, come work in the Bear Den during the week during Activity Period, and see your daughter and her friends!  

Schedule your time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445AAAD2EA4F85-51665370-bear

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

Freshman Parent Mass

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 8:00AM in the Auditorium. Bagels in the Cafe to follow Mass. 

Freshman and Freshman Parents please join us for your class Mass on Thursday, November 6th. This is a required Mass for all Freshman students. An invitation was emailed with all of the details. Please RSVP here. 

Sophomore Retreat

Monday, November 10, 2025 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM in the Auditorium. 

Sophomore retreat focuses on students’ relationship with God and others. It will be a fun filled day of reflection and class bonding. All sophomores are required to attend. Please bring your own lunch, water bottle, and a snack to share with your small group. 

Junior Retreat

Monday, November 10, 2025 meet at Ursuline Circle Drive at 2:45PM to load buses to Kings House. Students will return on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by 3:00PM.

The Junior Retreat is an overnight retreat that focuses on the students’ relationship with God and the world around them. Students will be staying at Kings House at Our Lady of the Snows. Parents please fill out the permission form by Friday, October 31, 2025. A packing list and more information will be coming soon via email. 

Permission Form.

Big Sis/Little Sis Night of Service

Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM in O’Hara Hall.

We are partnering with TASK for a fun night of games, pizza, and crafts from 6:30PM-8:00PM. At 8:00PM all Ursuline students in attendance will be participating in a prayer service around the pond. Parents are welcome to come to the prayer service, and participate from the Sappington side of the Pond. This is a required event for all Freshman Little Sisters and Junior Big Sisters. More information to come. 

Submit Your Prayer Intentions

If you have prayer intentions you would like us to pray for, please fill out the “Prayer Request Form” and we will pray for them during Eucharistic Adoration. Also, please feel free to send this to anyone you know within our UA family who may be interested!

Prayer Request Form

College Application Deadlines

College application deadlines are fast approaching! We strongly encourage you to have applications submitted by Halloween. Many colleges have November 1 or November 15 deadlines for admission or priority scholarship consideration. You must complete both steps listed below to have your transcript sent. 

1. Add the college in the Applied column in your Scoir account.
2. Complete the orange Transcript Request Form in the counseling office. 

FAFSA - Now Available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2026-27 school year. The links below include the FAFSA form and helpful tips for filling out the FAFSA. 

Tips for Filling Out the FAFSA

FAFSA Form

ACT Information 2025-26

Click here for information regarding ACT test dates, registration and test preparation. 

Freshman Counselor Meeting

During November, the counselors will meet individually with each freshman on their caseload to discuss her transition to high school. A meeting sign-up link will be emailed to students.  

Learning Consultants Corner

This month we focus on slowing down and recharging good habits that may be fading as the semester progresses. Please be advised, that next month the students will need to sign up for extended time for exams via the special link posted on Google Classroom shortly after Thanksgiving break.