Bear Essentials - February 12, 2017  

 From the Main Office

Coffee, Cupcakes and Conversation 

Ursuline will be hosting a casual evening reception for parents with President Rosann Whiting and Principal Michelle Smith, along with other members of the administrative team on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Tea Room. More details and an rsvp will follow.

Save the Date - Monday, April 24 - Faculty-Staff Appreciation Lunch
More details and a sign-up form for contributions will be available next month.

International Travel

Last Call for Discount for Four Country Tour April 2018
The $150 discount for the four-country tour in April 2018 is good until the end of February 2017. Students can still enroll after this date but without the discount. To enroll in the tour and to get itinerary and essential tour information, visit the tour page on the Explorica website. Also, please feel free to contact Mrs. Petti with any questions about the tour.

Bears in Action

Admissions Decisions Announced this Weekend
This weekend dozens of surprise boxes were delivered to our newly accepted students for the 2017-18 school year.  Thank you to all of the Ursuline students who helped assemble and hand-deliver these personalized packages to their eager recipients. Look for #UASaidYes messages on social media in the coming days!

Serviam

Join Project Cookie Dough!
Looking to do service at home? Bake your own homemade cookies to be donated to a homeless shelter. Cookies will be collected on Wednesday, February 15th in Campus Ministry. Please plan your baking accordingly so that the cookies are fresh on Wednesday.

See Ms. McNally if you have any questions.

Valentines and No-Sew Blankets
UA and St. Sebastian's will team up on Tuesday, February 14th for a No-Sew Blanket project with Catching Joy. These blankets and homemade Valentine's Day cards will be donated to children in need. Join us in the Tea Room from 3:15-4:15.

Yawkey Center Visit
Come serve at the Yawkey Center on Wednesday, February 15th after school until 6:15 p.m. Sign up in Campus Ministry for all service events!

Together In Harmony

Our gratitude goes out to UA parent Shawn Reilly for taking the time to record and post the collaborative concert performed by the Ursuline and Xaverian choral groups for those who missed it or want to see it again. "Together in Harmony" was held on February 2 at Xaverian to wide acclaim. Watch it here.

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