Newsletter - Week of September 14 - 18

A Moment for Mission

Build Community wherever you go.

St. Angela Merici-Fifth 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.


New!! School Strategy Lab

Does your daughter have difficulty staying organized, managing time, or keeping up with schoolwork? Mrs. Doyle is starting a small group after school that offers executive functioning coaching with individualized attention to help build strong academic habits for success. Please see this flyer for further information, including program pricing and registration.

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


Career Conversations: Donuts and Discussion with a Veterinarian

Monday, September 14, 2026: Activity Period in the Board Room 

Meet Dr. Kathryn Ellebract ‘14, a graduate of Mizzou Veterinary Medicine. She will present to students about her career as an Emergency Veterinarian in Las Vegas, Nevada. Students will meet and mingle over donuts in the board room. RSVPs are welcomed and all students are invited to participate. Contact the Alumnae Office or Counseling Office for details.


Senior Class Information

Click here to see the slideshow presented at the Senior Class Parent Meeting on September 8th.

Senior Class Website


Ursuline Parent Social

Wednesday, October 7

Celebrate the start of a new school year with fellow Ursuline parents and parent figures at Tapawingo National Golf Club! Stop by anytime from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for drinks, light bites, and build community. This complimentary event is open to all Ursuline parents and parent figures, but registration is required. RSVP today and join us for this special evening!

www.ursulinestl.org/parent-social


Find Your Place to Volunteer at Ursuline!

There are so many ways for parents to get involved at Ursuline, and there truly is an opportunity for everyone, no matter how much time you have to give. Whether you can lend a hand for an hour, help at an event, or take on a larger role, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. A few specific opportunities to consider:

  • Bear Moms: Connect, serve, and support Ursuline through a variety of opportunities throughout the year.
  • Fathers Club: Get involved through service, fellowship, and activities that strengthen our school community.
  • UA Soirée Auction: Help make our largest fundraiser of the year a success by serving on the Auction Committee or volunteering during Auction Week or Auction Night.


Explore all parent volunteer opportunities at www.ursulinestl.org/parents/volunteer


Grandparents & Special Friends Day Photos

Photos are due Monday, September 14

If your daughter is attending Grandparents & Special Friends Day, please upload up to four JPEG photos of her with her grandparents or special friends to the photo folder. Please label photos with your student’s last name, ensure they are properly oriented, and do not email photos. For questions, please contact Anna Hackett McAndrews ’17 at amcandrews@ursulinestl.org.

Grandparents & Special Friends Day photo folder


A Global Sisterhood trip visiting Ursuline schools in Ireland, England, and France

Monday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom

This spring, we have the opportunity to take students on an immersion educational trip to visit Ursuline schools March 12-24 of 2027. We will be visiting an Ursuline secondary school, Ursuline College, Blackrock. They also have a house system so it will be fun for our students to learn what they do to build community spirit. Another trip is to Ursuline High School, a Catholic school founded by the Ursulines. It is in Wimbledon, England. We will also visit The Serviam Institute in Paris, France. 

This is a great educational opportunity to experience our global sisterhood. Please join us to find out more about this possibility.


Freshman Induction Details

We are excited to formally welcome the Class of 2030 to our Ursuline family. This is a mandatory event for all freshmen. In order to make this special for our students, we are asking for ONLY immediate parents/guardians. We also welcome related alumnae. Please email Joni Mullen jmullen@ursulinestl.org and let her know how many chairs are needed for family alumnae.

 

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

Campus Ministry

Hopeful Hearts Grief Share Group

This grief share group is open to all students who have lost a loved one or special person. Please contact Deacon Tim Michaelree with questions (tmichaelree@ursulinestl.org). See the flyer below for more details. 


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

Seniors - College Applications 

The link below includes important college application information. The counselors are scheduling individual meetings with seniors to discuss their college list and application requirements and deadlines. Parents are welcome to attend either in person or virtually. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your daughter's counselor.

College Application Information - Fall 2026


College Application Workshops

The counseling department is offering College Application Workshops to assist seniors with completing their applications. The workshops will be held Wednesdays during Activity Period in the counseling office. 


ACT Information 2026-27

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


College Credit Registration

It’s time to register for Fall 2026 and yearlong college credit courses. The deadlines vary based on the college granting the credit. Please note, that parents must confirm all college credit enrollment. An email will be sent from the college with an electronic approval form. Students will not be enrolled without parental approval. Click here for registration deadlines and instructions to complete the registration process.


Juniors - College Planning Information 

The counselors are excited to help the juniors start planning for college. The link below includes important college planning information for junior year. Juniors have their first College and Career Planning meeting on Friday, September 11 during Activity Period. 

Junior Year College Planning Information


Save the Date!

College Information Night for Junior Parents & Students

Monday, September 21 - 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 

College Fair at Vianney (Co-Hosted by Ursuline) 

Thursday, October 15 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Vianney 


Learning Consultants Corner

This month’s newsletter includes start of school reminders for everyone and details for junior parents regarding ACT information.

Weekly Schedule

Monday, September 14

A2 Day

  • 9:15-10:00 am - Activity Period: Career Conversations: Donuts and Discussion with alumna emergency veterinarian, Dr. Kathryn Ellebracht ‘14 in the Board Room.
  • 1:20-1:40 - Big Sis/Little Sis Reveal 

    -Mentor Groups for Sophs, Seniors & non-Big Jrs.

  • 6:30 pm - Informational meeting in the Boardroom for Ursuline immersion experience to Ireland, England, and France 


Tuesday, September 15

B6 Day 

  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Assembly
  • 6:00-8:00 pm - TASK Service Event


Wednesday, September 16

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

  • 10:30-11:10 a.m-Activity Period:  Mandatory Freshman Induction Practice
  • 10:30-11:10 a.m. College application workshop in the counseling center
  • 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Freshman Induction


Thursday, September 17

B5 Day

  • 9:15-10:00 am - Session 2 Clubs
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups & Big Sis/Little Sis Activity


Friday, September 18

A2 Day - Late Start Schedule (10:00 am class start time)

  • 8:00-10:00 a.m. - Grandparents and Special Friends Day



Monday, September 21

B6 Day

  • 9:15 a.m. - College rep visit: Missouri S & T
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups
  • 7:00 p.m. - College Information Night for Juniors and Junior Parents


Tuesday, September 22

A1 Day 

  • 9:15 a.m. - College rep visits: St. Mary’s University, University of Arkansas
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups


Wednesday, September 23

B5 Day - Wednesday Schedule (9:30 am class start time)


Thursday, September 24

A2 Day

  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Session 3 Clubs
  • 1:20-1:40 pm - Mentor Groups


Friday, September 25

B6 Day 

  • 1:20-1:40 pm - House Meetings


Dates are subject to change.

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

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