Newsletter - Week of October 26 - 30

A Moment for Mission

Give good example–teaching more by what you do than what you say.

St. Angela Merici-5th Counsel

A Note from the President

Hello!


This week’s message is a special shout-out to Mrs. Matthews and the cast and crew of the fall musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We got to see a special preview this week and it is such a fun show. Everyone involved in front of and behind the scenes - including Ms. Woodward and Dr. Strathman - have been putting in long hours and they have created a truly special show. I hope you’ll come this weekend to see some major UA talent on display! There are also opportunities to support the show by providing cast/crew snacks and a few other light tasks. It’s a great way to support the Bears! Check it out at VOLUNTEER FOR JOSEPH.


See you at the show!


Peggy Slater

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

LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING ON TICKETS!

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.

Joseph Ticket Sales Update

October 23-24 7pm October 25 2pm

Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are now available! You can purchase your tickets through our online box office! Hope to see you there!

 https://www.ursulinestl.org/about-ua/online-box-office 


Interested in helping with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat? 

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AEAE22A1FEC16-65496107-troupe#/

Or email Mrs. Mathews smathews@ursulinestl.org


Spirit Dance Permission Forms

The Spirit Dance takes place on Friday, October 30th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Students cannot leave before 9:00 pm. In order to attend, students must purchase tickets and have a parent or guardian fill out the permission form. All ticket purchases and permission forms are due by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 28th.  

Freshmen Spirit Dance Permission Form

Sophomore Spirit Dance Permission Form

Junior Spirit Dance Permission Form

Senior Spirit Dance Permission Form

Please contact Mrs. Ava Hessler, Brescia Office Associate, with any questions: ahessler@ursulinestl.org.


Spirit Dance Tickets - Links to Purchase

Tickets are $20.00, and the links to purchase will be open until next Wednesday, October 28th, at 11:00 pm.

Purchase your tickets here, and be sure to look for your grade level when purchasing:

https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhZDkxN2YyNTk0MmY4ZjI3MmNiNDAxZQ==


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 

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out Day! 

Friday, October 23, 2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Friday, Oct 23 our Women’s Health class is hosting a Pink Out Day. To dress in PINK, bring in lotions, activity books, peppermints, Life Savers, fun markers/pens, and women’s fuzzy socks to make goodies bags for women at Mercy Breast Center and Gateway to Hope. Our Women’s Health students will be collecting donations before school in the Convo and outside the Innovation lab. Turn in your item and receive a temporary Breast Cancer awareness tattoo to wear for the day. 


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

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. 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.


Order your poinsettia for the Holidays!

Order deadline before Wednesday, November 11

Help make the Class of 2027’s Senior Lock-In a memorable celebration by purchasing poinsettias through Ursuline’s holiday fundraiser! These beautiful poinsettias come directly from American Farms Midwest, formerly Hoffmann Heimos.


Colors: Red, white, or pink in gold foil pot covers

Pricing: $12.50 for a 6.5-inch pot or $33 for a 8.5-inch pot

Pickup: Wednesday, December 2, from 12-6 p.m. in O’Hara Hall

Place your order today: https://www.ursulinestl.org/senior-lock-in


Volunteers Still Needed: Meet Me on Monroe!

Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1

We still need parent volunteers to help make Meet Me on Monroe a success! We’re looking for helping hands with event setup, vendor support, and cleanup. If you have a few hours to spare, please consider signing up for one of the shifts below. Every volunteer makes a difference!

Open Volunteer Shifts:

  • Saturday, October 31, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Prepare vendor spaces, including setting up tables and chairs.
  • Sunday, November 1, 8:30-10:30 a.m. - Welcome vendors, help carry in their items, and collect vendor donations for the Bear Mom Raffle.
  • Sunday, November 1, 2:30-5:30 p.m. - Help vendors carry out their items and break down tables and chairs.

Thank you for supporting Ursuline and helping make this event a success. Sign up for a volunteer shift here!


Meet Me on Monroe Holiday Boutique

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

Get a head start on holiday shopping at the biggest Meet Me on Monroe yet! This year’s boutique will feature 80+ vendors across three locations—O’Hara Hall, the Gym, and the Auditorium—offering unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, home décor, Ursuline merchandise, and more. Admission is free and open to the public, so invite friends and family to shop and kick off the holiday season at Ursuline!

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

Don’t miss 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 fun evening will feature electronic horse races with chances to win prizes, along with dinner, music, dancing, and a cash bar for guests age 21 and older. It’s the perfect opportunity for mothers, mother figures, and daughters to celebrate their special bond while enjoying a fun-filled night of friendly competition and connection 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 opportunities to dress down this school year with an Auction Dress Down Pass! For just $50, she’ll receive five dress down days throughout the year.

Purchase Your Daughter’s Dress Down Pass


Fathers Club Night at the Blues

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

Ursuline families are gearing up for Night at the Blues! Tickets are sold out, but families who missed the registration deadline can join the waitlist for a chance to cheer on the St. Louis Blues with the UA community. To join the waitlist, email Allison Oberkirsch at aoberkirsch@ursulinestl.org by Friday, October 30.


Auction Class Gift Collection – Help Make This Year’s UA Soirée Auction a Success!

Contribute by 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 Classes of 2028 and 2030 are making great progress, while the Class of 2027 still has time to reach its target. 


Last year, class collections raised nearly $6,000, helping generate almost $25,000 for Ursuline and contributing exciting items to the auction. Make your contribution by November 2 for a chance to win two tickets to the UA Soirée Auction!

Class of 2027 Gift Collection Form

Class of 2028 Gift Collection Form

Class of 2029 Gift Collection Form

Class of 2030 Gift Collection Form


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

Campus Ministry

Freshman Parent Mass + Legacy Pinning Ceremony

Wednesday, November 4 at 8 a.m. in the Chapel

Freshmen and Freshmen Parents, please join us for your class Mass. Mass will begin in the Chapel at 8:00AM, with coffee and bagels in the Cafe to follow. This is a required event for all Freshmen. Parents, please RSVP here. 


Following the Freshman Parent Mass, the Alumnae Office will host a brief Legacy Pinning Ceremony freshmen who have alumnae mothers. Legacy students should wear dress uniforms to Mass, but students can change into regular uniforms for the school day. If you have older current students who would also like to attend, please encourage them to wear dress uniforms for photos.  Please RSVP Here.


Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday, November 5 from 9:00am-10:30am in the Chapel 

Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel. All are welcome! 


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

College Applications 

College application deadlines are fast approaching! 80% of the class has submitted one or more applications! We strongly encourage you to have applications submitted by HALLOWEEN. Please note, since Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, please request transcripts by Friday, October 30. 



Requesting Transcripts 

After completing a college application, seniors must submit a transcript request through Scoir and sign the orange transcript request form in the Counseling Office. Both steps are required in order for the transcript to be sent.


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.


Learning Consultants Corner

Our newsletter for October reviews basic information regarding the Pre-ACT for underclassmen and the ACT for juniors. Also included are practical strategies to help you tackle procrastination - a common challenge to which most can relate. 

Weekly Schedule

Monday, October 26

B6 Day - Spirit Week

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

  • Just Dance in the gym
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - House Meetings - Guess the Decade (Songs)


Tuesday, October 27

A1 Day - Spirit Week

Theme: Feeling Funny - Dress As Your Favorite Meme

  • 9:15-10:00am - Trick or Treat in Brescia
  • 1:20-1:40 pm -  Teacher Brainrot Challenge


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

  • 9:15-9:45 am - Dunk the Teacher Fund Raiser
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Assembly - Pretty, Pretty Princess Relay
  • 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)

  • 9:20-9:35 am - Dance Party on Front Campus
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups (rest up for the dance)
  • 7:00-9:00 pm - Spirit Dance 


Sunday, November 1

  • 11:00 am-3:00pm - Meet Me on Monroe Holiday Boutique



Monday, November 2

B6 Day 

  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups


Tuesday, November 3

A1 Day 

  •  9:15-10:00 am - College rep visits: University of Kansas
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Class Meetings


Wednesday, November 4

Wednesday Schedule

  • 8:00-9:30 am - Freshman Parent Mass and Reception
  • 10:30-11:10 am - College rep visits: Saint Louis University
  • 7:00-8:00 pm - Memorial Mass 


Thursday, November 5

A2 Day

  • 9:00-10:30 am - Eucharistic Adoration 
  • 9:15-10:00 am - Session 3 Clubs
  • 12:00-3:00 pm - Sophomore Diversity Afternoon
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups


Friday, November 6

B6 Day 

  • 9:15 -10:00am - Required Activity Period for Juniors - College and Career Planning
  • 1:20-1:40pm - Mentor Groups/Big Sis & Little Sis Activity 


Dates are subject to change.

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

 
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