A Moment for Mission

“Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs”.

St. Francis of Assisi

Hello! It’s been quite a week! I have a few things for you.

The closing of Rosati-Kain and St. Mary’s brings a great deal of heartache, certainly for the families involved, but also for the entire St. Louis Catholic community. We’ve been fielding many inquiries since the news broke and have put a structure in place to support RK students, including a web page, an information night on campus and a special shadow day. We’re also proactively reaching out to families connected to Ursuline through participation in enrollment events, athletics, etc. If you know of anyone from Rosati-Kain who may be interested in attending Ursuline, please help them connect to Meghan Ploesser ([email protected]).

The Parent Speaker Series kicks off next week with a great presentation by Cari McKnight on an issue facing many of our students. See details below. We are hosting the series in person, on campus, rather than virtually, to create an environment where parents can really connect and share ideas. I hope you’ll come to gain invaluable insights into the mindset of young women. 

And lastly, my Strategic Plan “road show” has begun! Thank you to those who attended the briefing this past Wednesday and shared their feedback. We have a virtual briefing scheduled for Tuesday, October 4 at 4:00pm. Please join us to learn about Ursuline’s priorities and plans for the next 2-3 years. RSVP information appears below. It’s an exciting time at UA!

That’s all for now. So many of you are helping Ursuline in so many ways - THANK YOU!!!

All my best,

Peggy Slater

Weekly Lunch Menu: Oct. 3-7

Food Service Survey

Dear Ursuline students and parents: We want to hear from you! Let us know how we’re doing by taking our dining survey now through the end of next week! Just answer a few quick questions about the dining program. Your feedback will help us serve You and Your students even better. Click here to take the survey.

Thanks for your feedback!

- Ursuline Academy's Food Service Team

Athletics for the Week

Sept. 30-Oct. 6

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

Plaid Payoff E-Raffle

From Tuesday, September 13 - to October 2.

THIS IS THE FINAL WEEKEND TO SELL TICKETS!! Classes are very close to 100% to their class goals to achieve the All School Day Off on November 1st. Help them reach it by emailing your raffle link to family and friends or posting it on social media!

• Any student that sells their 10 paid tickets receives a Dress Down Day of their choice! 
• Each student is required to sell 10 (full-priced) tickets by MIDNIGHT - Sunday, October 2nd. Free DAY-OFF School if each class hits their ticket goal! You can find all of the details here!.

Lifetouch Photo Retake Day

Tuesday, October 11- Activity Period-Boardroom

The Lifetouch photo retake day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11 from 9:15-10:00 am during Activity Period in the boardroom. Any students still needing a yearbook photo need to have their photos taken during this time including seniors who will also need their cap and gown photos taken. Students needing a photo or retake should bring to school the shirt they want to be photographed in on the retake day.

France Trip Informational Meeting

Tuesday, October 11 in the UA Board Room

Big news, Ursuline Academy! Your student has the opportunity to travel to Paris, Strasbourg, and Lyon with Mademoiselle Mikus in Summer 2023. Mademoiselle will be going over all the details during the info session. Use this link to RSVP to the meeting: https://bit.ly/3Rwjf2S 

Strategic Plan Briefing Sessions

Tuesday, October 4th at 4:00 p.m. / Virtual Session

Hear more about how this vision will impact the Academy at a Strategic Plan Briefing. Please RSVP today for your virtual session and a link will be shared to you. 

Parent Speaker Series - The Crisis of Perfection: What’s happening to our Teens?

October 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. / UA Chapel

Join us for our first Parent Speaker Series of this school year with Cari McKnight, founder of West County Behavioral Health and Psychology.  Cari has extensive experience in mental health and a passion for helping others create balance and happiness in their lives.  Please RSVP today. 

Meet Me on Monroe Holiday Boutique 

Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. / UA Gym

Get your shopping shoes on and join us at our annual Holiday Boutique, featuring over 45 local businesses. The event is open to the public from 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m., enjoy food, drinks and great prizes. If you have any questions or are interested in being a vendor please contact Maureen Heindenry at [email protected].

Parent Happy Hour 

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. / The Dogwood in the Grove, Maplewood

Join us for happy hour with current parents and enjoy an opportunity to catch up with friends and make new acquaintances at The Dogwood in the Grove. Drinks and appetizers hosted by Bear Moms and Fathers’ Club, Please RSVP for a fun night out!

Father and Daughter Blues Night 

Thursday, November 3, 2022

5:30 p.m. - Appetizers at MAC / 7:00 p.m. Game Time

Go Blues! It’s time for a night out with your daughter. The evening begins with appetizers at the Missouri Athletic Club, Downtown then catch the shuttle to the St. Louis Blues vs New York Islanders Game. To order your tickets and tee shirts, please register today. If you have any questions, please contact Fathers’ Club at [email protected].

Mother and Daughter Mass and Breakfast

Saturday, November 19, 2022

9:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Vincent’s DePaul Church  / 11:00 a.m. Breakfast at Missouri Athletic Club

Enjoy your morning at our annual Mother / Daughter Event starting with mass at the St. Vincent’s DePaul Church followed by brunch and bonding at Missouri Athletic Club, Downtown. Please RSVP today. If you have any questions, please reach out to Bear Moms at [email protected].

Click here to sign up for opportunities to volunteer!

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

Campus Ministry

Sophomore Insieme Day

Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022

Sophomores are to dress down in weather-appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle and snack to share. Lunch is provided Report to the gym at 8:00 a.m. for attendance. Students will take a bus to LaSalle Retreat Center where they will spend the day focusing on community building, leadership development and faith formation.  Students will return to campus by 2:45 p.m.

Questions? Contact Nikki Weston, 314-984-2806.

Junior Service Project

Site Proposal Forms are due by October 13 at 8:00 a.m. in Campus Ministry.  Students should check the junior service project website on a regular basis for updates.  

Junior Class Parent Mass

October 14 at 8:00 a.m. in the chapel with a light breakfast to follow in the Cafe. 

Juniors are required to attend and parents are encouraged to join them! Parents, please rsvp here by Monday, October 10th.

Jesuit Excellence Tour 

Tuesday, October 4

The following Jesuit colleges will be visiting Ursuline on Tuesday, October 4 at 8:00 a.m. for the Jesuit Excellence Tour. Juniors and Seniors are required to attend and will be excused from their 1st period class. 

• Creighton University
• Fordham University
• Loyola Marymount University
• Loyola University Chicago
• Loyola University New Orleans
• Marquette University
• Regis University
• Rockhurst University
• Saint Louis University
• Santa Clara University
• Xavier

College Fairs

College fairs are a great opportunity for students to gather information and meet college representatives. There will be in-person and virtual options throughout the school year. We encourage juniors to attend the upcoming college fairs. Click on the links below for a listing of the colleges that will be in attendance. 

• College Fair at Vianney High School
• Tuesday, October 4 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Virtual College Fairs
• October 9, November 6

• National College Fair at SLU
• Sunday, October 30 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.

PSAT

Wednesday, October 12

All juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12th. It will begin promptly at 8:00 AM, so we encourage juniors to be at school by 7:45 AM. Juniors will be dismissed at the conclusion of their test and will not be returning to class. Last week Juniors received a PSAT Student Guide which contains more information about the test format, as well as a practice test. Junior teachers will be using this guide as prep in their classrooms prior to the PSAT. Additional information will be provided closer to the date.

College Rep Visits 

Throughout the fall semester representatives from various colleges from across the country will be on campus to meet with students. The college reps will be in the cafeteria during activity periods. All students are welcome to attend.  

Upcoming Rep Visits:

• Butler University
• Oklahoma City University
• University of Alabama in Huntsville
• University of Evansville
• University of Kentucky
• University of Missouri - Columbia
• Benedictine College
• Drake University
• Quincy University
• University of Dayton
• University of Tulsa
• Southeast Missouri State