Newsletter - Week of October 19 - 23

A Moment for Mission

You will achieve more with kindness and gentleness than harshness and sharp rebukes.

St. Angela Merici-Second 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

You're Invited to Q&A at UA - Ursuline's Trivia Night!

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Ursuline Academy Gym

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Questions begin promptly at 7:00 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 the Alumnae Association’s largest fundraiser of the year, and it’s a great way to support student scholarships! We have a wide variety of raffle prizes, including a few specialty raffles, games, and a 50/50 drawing!

Early Bird Pricing until October 23, 2026

$240 per Table of 8

$340 per VIP Table of 8

A limited number of VIP tables are available for purchase. 

Don’t delay in purchasing your table and take advantage of the early bird prices before October 23.

To register, go to https://www.ursulinestl.org/support-ua/events/trivia-night.


Spirit Week 2026 Merch

It's time to purchase your Spirit Week 2026 apparel!

Class colors shirts (Optional - not required, and Bear Wear Friday approved) for the Friday of Spirit Week are $15.00, and feature the Spirit Week 2026 logo on the left chest and full back.  These are unisex sized, short-sleeved cotton t-shirts.  


Class colors are:

  • SENIORS - Red
  • JUNIORS  - Yellow
  • SOPHOMORES - Carolina Blue
  • FRESHMEN - Green


When purchasing your shirt, you'll see that you'll need to select your Size first, and then the correct class color:

Link to purchase this year's Spirit Week Class Colors shirt:

https://www.ursulinebearden.org/product/spirit-week-2026-class-colors-t-shirt/RUEJPHPUXSBD676P4SUGWL5R

Also featured this year is Unisex sized quarter zip (also Optional - not required, and uniform approved) in Ash Grey with the Spirit Week Logo for $40.00.

Link to purchase a Spirit Week quarter zip:

https://www.ursulinebearden.org/product/spirit-week-2026-quarter-zip-sweatshirt/IQFMG2NJZDJ6XNPTNVLMHGAU

These links will be available until THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, AT 11:00 PM.


Meet Me on Monroe Holiday Boutique

Sunday, November 1, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

It’s our biggest year ever! Meet Me on Monroe is expanding to THREE locations—O’Hara Hall, the Gym, and the Auditorium—with 75+ vendors offering amazing gifts, jewelry, clothing, home décor, Ursuline merchandise, and so much more! Admission is FREE and open to the public, so grab your friends and family and kick off your holiday shopping in style. You won’t want to miss it!

View Event Details & Vendor List


Mother-Daughter Tickets Are On Sale until October 28!

Friday, November 13, 6:00–9:30 p.m. at Orlando Gardens South

Join us for a memorable evening at Ursuline’s Mother-Daughter Dinner, Night at the Derby, on Friday, November 13, from 6–9:30 p.m. at Orlando Gardens South. Hosted by the UA Bear Moms, this special event will feature dinner, music, dancing, and Derby-inspired fun—a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the bond between mothers/mother figures, and daughters while connecting with the Ursuline community. Tickets are $70 per person, and registration closes Wednesday, October 28.

Get Your Tickets Today!


Auction Dress Down Passes Are Here!

The first Dress Down Day is December 11

Give your daughter five dress down days for just $50 with an Auction Dress Down Pass. Purchase Your Daughter’s Dress Down Pass


Fathers Club Night at the Blues

Wednesday, December 2, game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Don’t miss Night at the Blues as Ursuline families cheer on the St. Louis Blues! Tickets are currently sold out, so if you missed the deadline, join the waitlist for a chance to attend. Join the waitlist by emailing Allison Oberkirsch at aoberkirsch@ursulinestl.org.


Auction Class Gift Collection - Let’s make this year’s UA Soirée Auction a success! 

Participate before November 2 for a chance to win two tickets to the UA Soirée Auction

Each class is working toward a $1,500 fundraising goal! Congratulations to the Class of 2029 for surpassing its goal! The Class of 2028 is just $500 away, while the Classes of 2027 and 2030 still have time to reach the finish line. Every contribution counts!


Last year, our classes raised nearly $6,000, helping generate almost $25,000 for Ursuline and bringing exciting auction items. 


Class of 2027 Gift Collection Form

Class of 2028 Gift Collection Form 

Class of 2029 Gift Collection Form

Class of 2030 Gift Collection Form


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


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 

 

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

Campus Ministry

Feast of St. Ursula Mass

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:30am, UA Gym

Please join us for the Feast of St. Ursula Mass to celebrate our patroness. We hope to see you there! 


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

Weekly Schedule

Monday, October 19

No Classes - School Offices Closed 


Tuesday, October 20

B6 Day - Picture Retake Day

  • 8:15 am to 11:15 am - Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior Fall Absentee/Retakes
  • 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm - Senior Absentee/Retakes (yearbook and cap & gown)
  • 9:15-10:00 am - College rep visits: Lindenwood University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups


Wednesday, October 21

A1 Day - Wednesday Schedule (9:30 am class start time)

  • 10:30-11:20 am - College rep visits: Grand Canyon University
  • 10:30-11:20 am - College application workshop


Thursday, October 22

B5 Day - Liturgy/Assembly Schedule - Dress Uniform Required

  • 10:30-11:40 am - Feast of St. Ursula Liturgy 
  • 6:00-8:00pm - NHS Induction Ceremony


Friday, October 23 

A2 Day - Philanthropic Dress Down Day for Mercy Breast Center STL 

  • Bring in one of the following to dress down for the day - Aquaphor/lotion, cough drops/Life Savers/peppermints, fuzzy socks, and activity books 
  • 9:15-10:00am - College rep visits: Quincy University, Washington University St. Louis
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - House Meetings
  • 7:00-10:00 pm - Fall Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Saturday, October 24

  • 7:00-10:00 pm - Fall Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Sunday, October 25

  • 2:00-5:00 pm - Fall Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat



Monday, October 26

B6 Day - Spirit Week

Theme: Feeling Nostalgic (Frosh - 80’s, Sophs - 90’s Juniors - 00’s, Seniors, 10’s)

  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups


Tuesday, October 27

A1 Day - Spirit Week

Theme: Feeling Funny - Dress As Your Favorite Meme

  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups


Wednesday, October 28

Special Schedule - Spirit Week - House Competition Day

Feeling Wacky - Dress Wacky in Your House Colors

  • 9:30 am - 2:20 pm - House Competition Day


Thursday, October 29

B5 Day - Spirit Week

Theme: Feeling Feisty - Nickelodeon vs. Disney

  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Assembly 
  • 6:00-7:30 pm - Ursuline Experience Night (Admissions)


Friday, October 30

A2 Day - Spirit Week

Theme: Feeling Classy - Dress in Class Colors (Frosh - Green, Sophs - Blue, Juniors - Yellow, Seniors - Red)

  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Assembly on Front Campus
  • 7:00-9:00 pm - Spirit Dance 


Dates are subject to change.

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

 
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