Newsletter - Week of September 29 - October 3

A Moment for Mission

If you stand united in heart, you will be strong in adversities.

St. Angela Merici-9th 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.


Breast Cancer Awareness Hoodie Fundraiser

The Ursuline Academy Women's Health Class is fundraising for charity with a Breast Cancer Awareness pink hoodie, for sale for $39.00.

All proceeds will go to local charity Gateway to Hope, which provides financial and navigation support during breast cancer treatment. These will be worn on our Pink Out dress down day on October 23rd.

To purchase this hoodie, please use the link below:https://payit.nelnet.net/form/bm4jrShv

The link is open now, and will be open until Friday, October 3rd at 11:00pm.


Parent/Teacher Conferences

Mark your calendars. Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, October 15th from 4:00-7:30 pm in the gym. The Bear Den will be open until 7:00 pm that evening, for your convenience..


Spirit Week Apparel 

Purchase by next Tuesday, September 30 at 11 p.m. | Spirit Week 2025 is October 6-10 

Each grade has its own class shirt available for purchase for $15.00. Click the links that correspond with the class color to purchase.

Seniors (red shirt): https://payit.nelnet.net/form/s9fHSuHX

Juniors (yellow shirt): https://payit.nelnet.net/form/5JY1n6f1

Sophomores (blue shirt): https://payit.nelnet.net/form/Ovn7p2kr

Freshmen (green shirt): https://payit.nelnet.net/form/cYE0kMTE

Also available this year to all students, a black hoodie sweatshirt that is uniform-approved! The cost for the hoodie is $32.00. https://payit.nelnet.net/form/Q6NBbT7H

  • These links are open until next Tuesday, September 30th at 11:00 p.m. Students were sent these links via Ursuline email on Tuesday, 9/23.
  • Please contact Jen Myers Ramsey ‘88 at jramsey@ursulinestl.org with any questions. 

Parent Corner

Bear Moms and Fathers Club - Join Us!

We invite you to get involved by volunteering. There are a variety of opportunities that fit many different schedules throughout the year. We hope to see you at one or many of our events! Sign up via the Bear Moms Sign-Up Genius or Fathers Club Sign-Up Genius. For more information, please contact Bear Moms President Kristin Koenig at mothersclub@ursulinestl.org or Fathers Club President Brian Stremlau at fathersclub@ursulinestl.org


UA Soirée Dinner Auction

The UA Soirée Dinner Auction is a night of fun and community, while celebrating our students and mission by raising our paddles high to make it all possible! Save the date and plan to join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Learn about ways you can partner with the auction!


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


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

Campus Ministry

Faith and Fellowship Morning with CBC- Brothers in Prayer

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:15AM-7:55AM

UA Chapel

Students are invited to join us for a morning of prayer and reflection with CBC’s Brothers In Prayer Club. The morning will include a student reflection, small group discussions, and donuts. Students,  be on the lookout for a sign up in your email. Hope to see you all there! 


Wear and Give Miraculous Medal Bracelet Making Mother/Daughter Event

Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:00AM-9:30AM

UA Cafeteria

Please join us for a mother/daughter morning of fun! All moms and daughters will make a Miraculous Medal bracelet. One bracelet to wear, and one to give away when they feel called to do so. See the flyer for all of the details. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Click here to view the flyer. 

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

College Fair at Vianney High School

Wednesday, October 1 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Ursuline is hosting a College Fair with Vianney High School on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Vianney. Students and families can register for the fair HERE and view the list of registered colleges and universities.


ACT Information 2025-26

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


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. 


College Applications - 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.


Weekly Schedule

Monday, September 29

B6 Day

  • 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. - College Rep Visits - Eckerd College, Middlebury College, Seton Hall University, St. Mary’s University
  • 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. - Jesuit College Fair - required for juniors, optional for seniors
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Mentor Groups


Tuesday, September 30

A1 Day

  • 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. - College Rep Visits - Lawrence Technological University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - House Meetings


Wednesday, October 1

B5 Day

  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Mentor Groups- Senior Class Meeting with Jostens 
  • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - UA/Vianney College Fair at Vianney High School


Thursday, October 2

A2 Day

  • 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. - College Application Workshop
  • 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. - College Rep Visits - Bellarmine University, Benedictine College, Butler University
  • 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Junior Global Scholars meeting (library)
  • 4:00 pm - House Point Game for Softball @ UA


Friday, October 3

B6 Day (End of First Quarter)

House Shirt Day - wear your House shirt with your skirt

  • 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. - College Rep Visits - Belmont University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Missouri Columbia
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Assembly - House Point Activity


Saturday, October 4

Alumnae Class Reunions 

Alumnae Class Reunions are held on campus both during the day and evening.  

Links



SPIRIT WEEK

Monday, October 6

A1 Day THEME: Dress as your childhood crush

  • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Petting Zoo on Front Campus
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Mentor Groups/Senior Mask Making


Tuesday, October 7

B5 Day THEME: Dress as your favorite holiday

  • 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Holiday fun! Bobbing for apples, Easter egg hunt, Christmas cookie decorating
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Mentor Groups/Senior Mask Making


Wednesday, October 8

A2 Day THEME: Dress your age (Seniors & Juniors - Senior Citizens, Sophs & Frosh - Babies)

  • 9:15 a.m - 10:00 a.m. - Pie a Teacher Fundraiser
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Mentor Groups/Senior Mask Making


Thursday, October 9

Special Schedule - House Competition Day

THEME: Dress as a superhero in your House color

  • 9:30 a.m. - Meet in House Meeting Spots for Attendance
  • Coraggio - Auditorium
  • Cortesia - Cafe
  • Lealta - Gym
  • Servizio - Boardroom
  • 2:20 p.m - Dismissal 


Friday, October 10

B6 Day 

THEME: Class Colors (Seniors - Red, Juniors - Yellow, Sophomores - Blue Frosh - Green)

  • 9:15-9:30 a.m. - Pep Rally on Front Campus
  • 1:20-1:40 p.m. - Mentor Groups/Senior Mask Making


Saturday, October 11

  • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m - Spirit Dance 


Dates are subject to change.

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

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