Newsletter - Week of October 20 - 24

A Moment for Mission

Carry on steadfastly and faithfully the work you have undertaken.

St. Angela Merici-Intro to the Counsels

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.


IMPORTANT: Due to forecasted weather conditions and a few unexpected challenges, the Thespians’ Trunk or Treat Canned Food Drive originally planned for this weekend has been cancelled.



Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and cozy weekend!


Fall Semester Exam Schedule

Click here to view the Fall Semester 2025 Exam schedule.


Pink Out Dress Down Day

October 23, 2025

Dress in Pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Bring $2 on Thursday, October 23 to your first hour class to support Gateway to Hope, which provides financial and navigation support during breast cancer treatment. Click on Gateway to Hope’s website to learn more about their mission in the St. Louis area: https://gthmo.org/ .


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

Mamma Mia! Ursuline Academy’s Mother Daughter

Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Spend the evening with UA mothers, stepmothers, mother figures, and daughters at Orlando Gardens South. Hosted by the UA Bear Moms, this fun community event will include dinner, music, and dancing!  Register HERE!


UA Soirée Annual Dinner Auction

February 7 2026

The UA Soirée Annual Dinner Auction is Ursuline Academy's largest fundraising event of the school year. It serves as a way to bring the community together and support the school’s immediate needs. Visit the UA Soiree Auction Page for more information.


2026-2027 MO Scholars Scholarship Application is now available

The application portal for MO Scholars Scholarship, powered by Today & Tomorrow Educational Foundation, is now open. Applications are due by April 3,2026. 

Families will be notified of awards in May 2026. 

To find out more information about this program and to apply please visit their website.


2026-2027 Financial Aid Application is now available

The financial aid application for the 2026-2027 school year is now open in 

FACTS Management. The deadline to complete your application is December 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Trimble at mtrimble@ursulinestl.org


Volunteer in the Bear Den during Activity Period!

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


Q&A at UA Trivia Night - Saturday, November 15, 2025

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 on 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/


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

Campus Ministry

Feast of St. Ursula Mass and Transfer of Sponsorship Ceremony

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:30AM

UA Gym

Please join us for Mass on Tuesday, October 21st to celebrate the Feast of St. Ursula and our Transfer of Sponsorship Ceremony with Archbishop Rozanski. Students, dress uniform is required. Students are also required to wear black leggings with their dress uniform. Thanks!


Serviam Saturday: Food Outreach

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8:00AM-12:00PM

Food Outreach, 3117 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103

Please join us for our second Serviam Saturday of the school year. We will be volunteering at Food Outreach. Food Outreach is an organization that provides nutritional support to men, women, and children living with HIV and cancer. We invite parents and students to serve alongside one another as you prepare and package meals. Students volunteering must be 16 years old. There are 20 total spots available. Please sign up here (one person per line). Reach out to Kristen Jensen with any questions (kjensen@ursulinestl.org)


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 yesterday with all of the details. Please RSVP here


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

National College Fair at Saint Louis University

Sunday, October 26 - 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

The National Association of College Admission Counseling is hosting a college fair at Saint Louis University on Sunday, October 26 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Click here for a listing of colleges in attendance and to register for the fair. 


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. 


If you need a letter of recommendation for a November 1 deadline you must request the letter by October 17. As a reminder, the following items must be completed in order to request a letter of recommendation. The letter will not be sent unless you return the completed Request for Letter of Recommendation form to the counseling office. 

  • Activities / Achievements in Scoir
  • Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire in Scoir 


College Application Workshops

The counseling department is offering College Application Workshops to assist seniors with completing their applications. The workshops will be held every Thursday during Activity Period 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. 

Weekly Schedule

Monday, October 20

  • No Classes


Tuesday, October 21

B5 Day

  • Special Schedule
  • 10:30 a.m. - Feast of St. Ursula Liturgy/Transfer of Sponsorship Celebration (Dress uniform including black leggings required).


Wednesday, October 22

A2 Day - Dress Down Fundraiser - $2 Donation to Dress Out in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  • 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Session 4 Clubs
  • 1:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. - Mentor Groups



Thursday, October 23

B6 Day - Dress Down Day for $2 Fundraiser for Gateway to Hope (Breast Cancer Awareness)

  • Thursday Schedule
  • 10:30 a.m. - College rep visit - Tulane University
  • 10:30 a.m. - College app workshop in the counseling center
  • 7:00 p.m. Father’s Club Night at the Blues


Friday, October 24

A1 Day

  • 9:15 a.m. - College rep visit - Truman State University
  • 1:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. - Class Meetings
  • 7:00 p.m. - Fall Theater Production


Saturday, October 25

  • 7:00 p.m. - Fall Theater Production


Sunday, October 26

  • 2:00 p.m. - Fall Theater Production


Monday, October 27

B5 Day

  • 9:15 a.m. - College rep visits - Rockhurst University, University of Louisville, University of Tulsa and Virginia Tech
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Big Sis/Little Sis Activity (Cortesia)

  -Mentor Groups (Coraggio, Servizio, Lealta)


Tuesday, October 28

A2 Day

  • 9:15 a.m. - Freshmen Required Activity Period - Bear Basics
  • 9:15 a.m. - College rep visits - Bradley University and University of Memphis
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Big Sis/Little Sis Activity (Coraggio)

  -Mentor Groups (Servizio, Cortesia, Lealta)


Wednesday, October 29 

B6 Day

  • 9:15-10:00 a.m. - Session 1 Clubs
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Big Sis/Little Sis Activity (Servizio)

  -Mentor Groups (Coraggio, Cortesia, Lealta)


Thursday, October 30

A1 Day

  • Thursday Schedule
  • 10:30 a.m. - College rep visits - Loyola University Chicago and University of Arkansas
  • 10:30 a.m. - College app workshop in the counseling center


Friday, October 31

B5 Day

  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Big Sis/Little Sis Activity (Lealta)

  -Mentor Groups (Coraggio, Cortesia, Servizio)



Dates are subject to change.

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

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