Newsletter - Week of November 9 - 13

A Moment for Mission

Have faith and keep up your courage.

St. Angela Merici-5th Counsel

Announcements & Resources

Weekly Lunch Menu

Click here to view this week's lunch menu.


Athletics for the Week

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


Daily Announcements

Did you miss the announcements? Please take a look at this document to see the Morning and Afternoon Announcements made over the intercom.

Parent Corner

Volunteer in the Bear Den!

Come work in the Bear Den during the week, and see your daughter and her friends!  

Schedule your time here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAE2BA7FCCF8-65558234-20262027

When volunteering in the Bear Den during your 2-hour shift, you’ll learn how to use our Point of Sale for purchases, tidy up the Bear Den, and assist with other related tasks, such as folding merchandise, sorting pre-orders that have been delivered (when applicable), restocking snacks and candy. Looking forward to having you!


2027-2028 Financial Aid Application 

The financial aid application for the 2027-2028 school year is now open in FACTS Management. 

The deadline to complete your application is December 31, 2026.  

As a reminder, you must complete an application annually in order to be considered for financial aid.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Trimble at mtrimble@ursulinestl.org 


Auction Class Gift Collections: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Congratulations to the winner of the two auction tickets,

Maria and Catalino Lopez!



A huge THANK YOU to our generous parents for contributing more than $6,300 toward auction class gifts! Your generosity helps make this event special and strengthens our Ursuline community. 


The Classes of 2029 and 2030 have already reached and surpassed their $1,500 goals. There’s still an opportunity for the Classes of 2028 and 2027 to reach theirs! Every contribution makes a difference and helps create memorable auction experiences.


Bring Holiday Cheer Home with Poinsettias!

Orders due Wednesday, November 11

Add some holiday cheer to your home while supporting Ursuline’s Class of 2027 Senior Lock-In! Poinsettias are grown by American Farms Midwest (formerly Hoffmann Heimos) and make a beautiful addition to your holiday décor.


Colors: Red, white, and pink 

  • 6.5-inch: $12.50 each (5+ blooms, 1 plant, 15–17" tall)
  • 8.5-inch: $33 each (12+ blooms, 3 plants, 19–21" tall)
  • Pickup: Wednesday, December 2, 12–6 p.m. in O’Hara Hall

Order Your Poinsettias


Hosting a student from Ursuline High School, Wimbledon, England Feb. 10-11 

AND/OR

Hosting a student from Blanche de Castille, Nantes, France April 12-24

Informational meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

We are honored to host 15 students and 2 coworkers from Ursuline High School in Wimbledon, England. This is a rare and great opportunity to meet an Ursuline student from our global sisterhood. We are helping to host an Ursuline Education Network Leadership Conference here at Ursuline Academy, St. Louis, and at the King's House Retreat Center in Belleville, IL. Our families are going to pick them up from the airport on Wednesday, February 10, and host them for one night in their home. The plan is to take them to dinner or have dinner in your home together and then they would spend the night. Families would bring them to school on Thursday, February 11 and they will shadow here for the day, and begin the conference that evening. We will also be hosting students from Blanche de Castille, Nantes, France April 12-24. If you are interested in hosting a student please come to the Boardroom on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. We will give you more detailed information at the meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Joni Mullen at jmullen@ursulinestl.org.

 

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

Campus Ministry

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

Counseling

FAFSA - Now Available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2027-28 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 2026-27

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


Career Conversations: Donuts and Discussion with Alumnae (Topic: Creative Careers)

Monday, November 13, 2026:  Activity Period in the Board Room 

Contact the Alumnae Office or Counseling Office for details. Meet 5 creative alumnae who have varied backgrounds in art/education, marketing, graphic design, communications, realtor, interior design, book writing, play therapy, licensed professional counselor, music ministry, music recording and entrepreneurship. Students will be asked to RSVP.


Maria Grasso Berra ‘96

Jennifer Costello ‘04

Regina Savio Haines  ‘10

Jamie Cook Heimos ‘08

Mary Kate Buncher Westrich ‘10


Learning Consultants Corner

November’s newsletter highlights the importance of developing and maintaining strong habits for teenage students, including details on how to foster such routines. 

Weekly Schedule

Monday, November 9

No classes 

  • 9:00am-3:00pm - Faculty Curriculum Workshop
  • 9:00am-3:00pm - Sophomore Retreat 
  • Junior Retreat


Tuesday, November 10

A1 Day 

  • 9:15-10:00am - Freshmen Required Activity Period - Bear Basics
  • 1:20-1:40pm - Mentor Groups 
  • Junior Retreat


Wednesday, November 11

Wednesday Schedule

  • 6:30 p.m.- Mandatory host family meeting for England and France in the Boardroom


Thursday, November 12

A2 Day

  • 9:15-10:00am - Session 4 Clubs
  • 1:20-1:40pm - Mentor Groups


Friday, November 13

B6 Day 

  • 9:15-10:00am - Career Connections: Donuts and Discussions
  • 1:20-1:40pm - Mentor Groups


Monday, November 16

A1 Day 

  • 1:20-1:40pm - Mentor Groups


Tuesday, November 17

B5 Day - Liturgy/Assembly Schedule

  • 7:00-9:00pm - Big Sis/Little Sis Lockin


Wednesday, November 18

A2 Day - Wednesday Schedule


Thursday, November 19

B6 Day

  • 9:15-10:00am - Clubs Sessions 1 & 2
  • 1:20-1:40pm - Assembly


Friday, November 20

8 Period Day 


Dates are subject to change.

Please see the Ursuline Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 
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