Bear Essentials - April 8, 2018

Bear Essentials - April 8, 2018

We love UA dads! Wednesday morning's Dad's Drop-Off Event was a great success. Thanks to all the dads and daughters who brightened a dreary morning by joining us for coffee!

Looking Ahead

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Tuesday, April 10: Mind and Muscle (rescheduled date)

Wednesday, April 11: College Fair at XBHS for Juniors

April 16-20: Spring Break, no school

Tuesday, April 24: Gr. 10 retreat

Wed., April 25: Gr. 9 retreat

Thurs., April 26: Festival of the Arts, 5 p.m.

April 26-29: UA schools lacrosse tournament

Please note: Due to Spring Break,
there will be no Bear Essentials next week.
The next edition will be published on Sunday, April 22.

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Daily Pick-up of Students
Please be reminded that supervision is provided for students until 5:30 p.m. All students should be picked by that time unless they are participating in a specific activity that extends beyond that time (e.g., play rehearsal, test prep, etc.). Thank you for your cooperation.

Day of Silence

In keeping with our Ursuline commitment to social justice, on Friday, April 27, UA students who wish to do so may participate in the national "Day of Silence." In an effort to raise awareness about the effects of harassment and bullying on members of the LGBTQ community, students who participate in the Day of Silence do not speak for the entire day, but will find alternate means of participating and engaging during class time. We will "break the silence" at the end of the day with a communal prayer.

The Great Recycling Race

In an effort to uphold the Ursuline core value of caring for and protecting the environment, UA's Green Club will be hosting a Grizzly Grind competition to encourage students to recycle. During all lunches, students can earn points for their grade by properly recycling. The grade with the greatest percentage of participation will win!

8th Grade Trip to Philadelphia

Please remember that eighth grade students who are traveling to Philadelphia will be departing from Ursuline Academy at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3. Any eighth grader who is not traveling to Philadelphia is not required to come to school. Eighth grade classes will not be convening on May 3 and 4.

Ursuline Trip to Ireland April 2019

An informational meeting for parents & prospective tourists will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. This tour is now open to current freshman, sophomores, and juniors.
When: May 10, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Room 104

The tour company is offering a discount because the tour was not originally open to the current freshmen (discount will apply to all who enroll). The tour will include travel from Dublin around the western and southern coast to Kilkenny, Killarney, Dingle, and Galway and visit most of the major historical, cultural and scenic sites. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Petti.

Bears in Action

Model UN Team Earns Awards at Conference
On March 17th, Ursuline's Model UN team attended a conference held at St. John's Prep in Danvers. Topics debated by students included the Opioid Crisis and Climate Change. The team was very successful with Kiara Cronin earning Best Delegate in the College Board committee and Samantha Lord earning Best Orator for her work in the Bretton Woods committee. Attendees were Jessie Boyle '20, Kiara Cronin '18, Brooke DeLucia '21, Rosie Gellene '19, Kate Lauro '18, Samantha Lord '18, Eleanor O'Connell '19, Rose Stefanidakis '20 and Lillian Wood '18.

Marguerite Droney '18 Honored at CSF Breakfast
On Friday, March 23, senior Maggie Droney was honored at a breakfast for Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) Scholars hosted by Cardinal Séan O'Malley, Peter Lynch, John Farina of PwC, and CSF. The Celebration of Excellence was held in the atrium of PwC's Boston office in the Seaport. Ursuline Academy is one of 29 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston supported by CSF.

(left to right) John Farina, Northeast Managing Partner of PwC, Peter Lynch, Marguerite Droney, Cardinal Séan O'Malley, Bill Mosakowski of Public Consulting Group, and Rosann Whiting

Athletics

Parent Meeting for Lacrosse Trip to St. Louis
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, April 10th for all Varsity Lacrosse parents to discuss the trip to St. Louis. The meeting will be held in the Tea Room at 5:30 p.m. We would appreciate at least one parent/guardian for each team member to be at the meeting.

Festival of the Arts

Festival of the Arts on Thursday, April 26
Ursuline Academy's annual Festival of the Arts will be held on Thursday evening, April 26. The evening will begin with an artists' reception at 5:00 p.m., featuring an art display in the Convent and songs from the spring musical, "The Sound of Music." A concert in the auditorium will start at 6:45 p.m. with performances by Speech, Liturgical Dance, Choral Group, Glee Club, Rhythm Sisters, Chamber Ensemble, and the Bearitones, plus a screening of a Communication Arts video. Please mark your calendar and plan to support our talented artists and musicians here at Ursuline.

Serviam

Support UA at James Joyce Ramble April 29

Students in need of service hours before the end of the year can earn 3-4 hours on Sunday, April 29 at the North Star Kids Ramble in Dedham. The North Star Ramble, a fun run for kids ages 3-12, is held at 9 a.m. before the annual James Joyce 10K Ramble that starts and finishes at the Endicott Estate in Dedham. Student volunteers are needed to help set up, register and run the kids races that precede the main 10K race and also to staff an Ursuline-sponsored face-painting table at this popular community event. Please sign up with Ms. McNally in Campus Ministry if you are interested. Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a possibility of staying until noon to help at the main race.

Supporting Ursuline

NEW DATE: Mind and Muscle Evening of Yoga and Wellness

Our UA Mind and Muscle event will be held this Tuesday, April 10. Current students, parents, and alumnae are invited to engage mind, body and spirit in the new Reynolds Family Athletic & Convocation Center. An evening discussion about living a healthy lifestyle facilitated by Mary Ambrefe '84, P'18 will be followed by a yoga class with Elizabeth King P '20, '22. Light supper at 5 p.m. Program begins at 5:45 p.m. All are welcome. Last chance to RSVP to specialevents@ursulineacademy. net.

Junior and Sophomore Parent Volunteers and Donations Requested

The 2018 Senior Parent Brunch will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 10 a.m. until noon. In the spirit of Serviam, the tradition at Ursuline is for the junior and sophomore parents to host this event for our seniors and their parents. We are asking for donations from 10th and 11th grade families for beverages and baked goods, as well as parent volunteers to serve and staff the event on Sunday, May 6. Sign up here if you can help. We also need junior students to help on the morning of the brunch. Students can sign up on forms in junior homerooms or email here. Thank you very much for your support!

Community Reception for President Rosann Whiting

Parents are invited to join with the Ursuline community for a reception honoring President Rosann Whiting on Wednesday, May 9, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Ursuline Convent. Stop by to reminisce and thank her for her 11 years of service to the Academy. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by April 30 to specialevents@ursulineacademy.net or by calling the advancement office at 781-493-7714. This event is for adults only.