Bear Essentials: March 26, 2017
Looking Ahead
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Prayer for Lent
God of Mercy, I feel my heart overflowing with your tenderness. I sense your loving touch deep within my soul. I ask for your help in my weakness that I might be faithful to your word and I am so grateful that your mercy for my failings is as strong as your unbounded love for me. Amen.
Calendar Highlights:
Tuesday, March 28: Golf Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. at 112 Lowder Street
Wednesday, March 29: National Honor Society Induction, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 30: Women and Golf Panel Discussion, 6 p.m. (see info below)
Fri. March 31 - Sun. April 2: Senior Retreat (see info below)
From the Main Office
Parking Lot Reminders!
The pick-up and student parking area has become increasingly unsafe for our students. Disciplined driving and appropriate parking lot etiquette are not being exercised. Therefore, we are working with the Dedham Police Department to identify our best solution regarding these safety issues. In the meantime, we ask that you review and adhere to the following guidelines. These rules are in place to ensure the safety of our girls. Your cooperation is important in this process.
- There is a single pick-up line that requires all drivers to stay in place in the cue. Drivers are asked to move as far to the left if sitting on Lowder Street to allow other cars to pass and continue on Lowder Street.
- All cars are required to stop for students crossing in the crosswalk.
- All cars must remain in the cue even after your daughter has safely entered the car. Driving to the right of the cue when students are trying to get into their car is unsafe.
- Please allow student drivers the space to back out of their parking spot and exit.
- Absolutely no parking in the bus lane or along the rock wall. The town of Dedham takes this very seriously and may issue tickets to any car stopped in those locations. In addition, spring sports are underway and team buses need the bus lane to pick up the girls.
Spanish Exchange Program Planned for 2018
The World Languages Department is excited to announce an exchange program for Ursuline Spanish students for February, 2018 in collaboration with Xaverian Brothers High School. Students who are currently in grades 9-11 are eligible for this trip. This will be the seventh exchange between Xaverian and the Instituto Educación Secundaria Benlliure in Valencia, Spain and we are thrilled to join them. Students will live with host families while in Valencia, attend classes at the school, and visit the sites in the surrounding area. At the end of the visit, the group will travel north to Barcelona to enjoy a few days in this cosmopolitan city. Ursuline participants will host the Spanish students in early October. The approximate cost of the trip is $2,700 which includes all travel, fees and meals except for personal spending money. There is an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 5th at 6:30 pm. at Xaverian Brothers H.S., in Room X101. Interested students and families should plan to attend. Applications and initial deposits will be due April 13th. For more information or to express your interest, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Achorn.
Nutritionist Presentation Held for All Students
Ursuline Students in all grades attended a presentation this past Wednesday by registered dietitian and nutritionist Andrea Miranda, to help our girls understand how to take steps toward healthier eating, plan meals, review nutrition facts labels and learn tips for eating out. During two separate presentations, one geared for the junior high and one for high school students, the girls were encouraged to choose lean proteins, watch portion sizes, follow the hunger scale, eat breakfast every day, stay hydrated, read nutrition labels, eat healthy when eating out, and control stress. Thank you to the UA Guidance and Athletic departments for facilitating this important discussion for the students.
Bears in Action
Last month's Father-Daughter Dance was a great success. Thank you to all the faculty and staff who assisted with the event. Look for more photos on the O'Connor Studios site (see link above) soon!
Congrats to the Winter Play Cast and Crew Kudos to the cast and crew of last weekend's performance of "Story Emporium," written and directed by Ursuline's own Dean Calusdian.
Athletics
Women and Golf Panel Discussion on March 30
Ursuline Golf Coach Mary Joe Clark will lead a panel discussion on the rewards that the game of golf can provide to women: athletically, socially and professionally. Women, men, and students are welcome,whether you are already a golfer or considering taking up the sport. See the attached flyer for more details on the event and the impressive panelists who will be participating. Thursday, March 30, 6-7 p.m. at Ursuline Academy. All are welcome. Please RSVP by March 28.
Campus Ministry
Lenten Service with Ursuline Academy
On Saturday, March 25 Catholic TV aired a brand new Lenten service featuring Ursuline's choir and liturgical dancers. The service was filmed in the Convent chapel a few weeks ago. It will rebroadcast throughout Lent and be available on demand at CatholicTV.com
Senior Retreat this Weekend
UA's Senior Retreat will be Friday March 31 to Sunday April 2. Seniors are asked to please eat dinner on their own on Friday and meet at Ursuline by 6 p.m. The group will return to Ursuline on Sunday by 2 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes and bring snacks for the group if you like!
Mission Moments
Remember to check out Ursuline's youtube channel to hear the latest Lenten Mission Moments recorded by our senior peer ministers.
Supporting Ursuline
Fore the Girls Golf Tournament
Registration for the Golf Tournament is now live. You can go online to register for golf or dinner, to sponsor the tournament, or to donate an auction item. The tournament will be held on Monday, May 22 at the Wollaston Golf Club. In addition, volunteers are needed to help with the Golf Tournament. If you would like to help, please see the attached sign-up form. Note: Committee members will be meeting this Tuesday evening, March 28, at 7 p.m. at 112 Lowder Street.
Volunteers Needed for Festival of the Arts
Parent helpers will be needed to help at the Festival of the Arts of Wednesday, April 12. This annual spring event showcases UA's art and music programs. Please see the attached form for opportunities to help with this event.
Faculty-Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Thank you to those who have already signed up to contribute an item or volunteer to help at the Faculty-Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Monday, April 24. We are still in need of help serving and some parents to donate soups, salads and raffle items. Details here.
On the Calendar
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