Bear Essentials: April 2, 2017
Thirty-four members of the junior class were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday. See story below.
Looking Ahead
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"May the Holy Spirit lead us on a true journey of conversion, so that we can rediscover the gift of God's word, be purified of the sin that blinds us, and serve Christ present in our brothers and sisters in need. Let us pray for one another so that, by sharing in the victory of Christ, we may open our doors to the weak and poor. Then we will be able to experience and share to the full the joy of Easter."
--From Pope Francis, Lenten Message for 2017
Wednesday, April 12: Festival of the Arts
Thursday, April 13: Last Day for Seniors
Friday, April 14: Good Friday, No School
Monday- Friday, April 17-21: Spring Break
Monday, April 24: Professional Development Day, No School for Students; Faculty-Staff Appreciation Luncheon (see info below)
Please Note: School will not be in session from Friday, April 14 through Monday, April 24, due to Good Friday and the Professional Development Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 25.
From the Main Office
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Congratulations to the 34 members of the Class of 2018 inducted into the Angeline Chapter of the National Honor Society at Ursuline Academy this past Wednesday, March 29. NHS serves to honor high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The following students were welcomed into the chapter by Ms. Smith, Mrs. Whiting, Dr. Radwan, and the senior members of NHS:
Avery Ambrefe, Kiara Cronin, Shannon Dennehy, Jessica Dow, Marguerite Droney, Megan Everett, Isabella Faggiano, Katherine Fazekas, Bridget Fox, Kathleen Fox, Julia Fraone, Erin Gillis, Amanda Giordano, Marie Gormley, Olivia Hanna, Emma Hastry, Jacqueline Hayes, Margaret Heffernan, Sara Hernando, Joanie Kaster, Kate Lauro, Caitlin Lewis,
Emily Lewis, Samantha Lord, Brigid McDermott, Mackenzie Moore, Sarah Naser, Isabella Orup, Nicole Rege, Grace Roberto, Julia Steponaitis, Ashley Thomas, Catherine Treseler, and Aisling Walsh.
RAD Self-Defense Classes Rescheduled
RAD self-defense classes that were cancelled due to snow have been rescheduled. They will be held on May 16, 17 and 18 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. If your daughter enrolled for the March sessions, but will not be able to participate in May, she may retrieve her payment from Dr. Muldoon; otherwise, we will expect to see her in May. There are still spots open for other interested students. Please see the attached permission slip and flyer.
College Acceptances
College decisions continue to roll in for the Class of 2017 and the students' hard work over the past four years is reflected in the wide range of schools represented. Congratulations, Seniors! See the complete list of college acceptances here.
Bears in Action
Taking the Show on the Road
Ursuline Academy's drama program has just finished a very successful run of "Story Emporium," written and directed by Dean Calusdian. Not only did the students perform two nights for the school community, they took the show to St. Theresa's School in West Roxbury, performing for the entire school, and shared their talents with other high schools in the area at the Wellesley High School Collaborative Theatre Festival. The play is a series of fairy stories being sold and told at the Story Emporium. The students gave incredible performances of Rumplestiltskin, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow White and the Three Dwarves! and The Little Red Hen. Mary Kate Holland, Catherine Tracy and Mairead Stack won awards for acting at the festival. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for an amazing run. Look out for their next production, '"Into the Woods," in May.
Ursuline Event Photos Available
Photos will be posted this week by O'Connor Studios from recent events at Ursuline, including the Father-Daughter Dance, the Winter Play and the NHS Induction Ceremony. You can view and order the photos here.
Travel Opportunity
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 EducaciĆ³n 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.
Admissions
Spring Admissions Events
Do you know a future Ursuline girl? Please spread the word among your family and friends. Our admissions department will be hosting an informational reception about Ursuline Academy for prospective parents this Tuesday, April 4, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Another reception will be held on May 2. Register here.
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.
Volunteers Needed for Festival of the Arts
Parent helpers will be needed to help at the Festival of the Arts on 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.
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