Bear Essentials - November 11, 2018
Congratulations to the cast and crew of this weekend's production of Twelve Angry Women. The team took advantage of the physical changes to the auditorium to experiment with a theater in the round format, with the audience on three sides. Thanks to the Ursuline facilities team for building risers for the occasion.
Looking Ahead
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Calendar Highlights
Monday, Nov. 12: No School (Veteran's Day holiday)
Thursday, Nov. 15: Senior Parent Reception, 6:30 p.m. RSVP by Monday to specialevents@ursulineacademy.net.
Monday, Nov. 19: Junior ring payments due
Tuesday, Nov. 20: Powderpuff Football Game - Juniors vs. Seniors, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 20: Ursuline Laser Quest outing
Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Monday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Break (School resumes on Tuesday, Nov. 27.)
Upcoming School Counseling Programs:
Tuesday, Nov 27: ACT/SAT presentation for parents of students in grades 9-11 by Drew Halperin, 6:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend this informative program. RSVP to mferrucci@ursulineacademy.net.
Wednesday, Nov. 28: NEW DATE! UA/XB Parent Education Series Partnership presentation by Dr. Nadja Reilly, Ph.D., 7 - 8 p.m. on the topic of Adolescent Anxiety. Location: Reynolds Center RSVP to mferrucci@ursulineacademy.net.
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Class Trip Deposits Due this Week
Sophomores, Get your Passports Ready!
This year, the sophomore class will embark on an international adventure to Quebec City, Canada from February 6-9, 2019. We will be in the city during the year's biggest event - The Winter Carnival - the largest winter carnival in the world! This year, UA is traveling with a new company called Led2Serve. The unique aspect about this group is that they incorporate meaningful service projects into each and every trip. They embody the motto of Serviam just like us! For the service part of this trip, participants will visit the Ursuline Monastery. We'll meet some of the Ursuline sisters and work on a service project with them. Sophomore parents, if your daughter would like to attend, please visit this website for registration. A $200 deposit to reserve your daughter's spot is due on November 15.
Eighth Grade Trip to Philadelphia
The 8th Grade is headed to Philadelphia from May 2-4, 2019 for its annual class trip! Participants will have the chance to learn more about our country's founding documents such as the Constitution, experience a ghost tour, go on a scavenger hunt throughout the city, complete an escape room activity with their class, and more! They will also take part in a special service project with the tour company, Led2Serve, to help the community of Philadelphia. Eighth grade parents, if your daughter would like to attend, please visit this website for registration. A $200 deposit to reserve your daughter's spot is due on November 15.
Quebec City Winter Carnival
From the Main Office
Report Cards Available on Parent Portal
First quarter report cards were made available on the Parent/Student Portal on Friday afternoon. All parents should have received an email to this effect.
Friendsgiving this Friday
On Friday, November 16th, Ursuline will celebrate "Friendsgiving" during all lunch blocks in anticipation of the upcoming holiday. Please bring your own lunch, but if you'd like to bring additional treats, sign up through the spreadsheet that was emailed to you. See Ms. Mayo with any questions.
CALENDAR CHANGE: Thanksgiving holiday to be extended
Please note that the Thanksgiving break will be extended to include Monday, November 26, the day after the Thanksgiving weekend. Please consider this a gesture of thanks to all of the students and faculty who supported our efforts on the day of Open House. We hope that it helps to ease the travel burden for those families who are traveling for the weekend.
Final Payments Due for Junior Rings
On Monday, November 19th, the representative from Herff-Jones will be here to finalize junior rings. Juniors, please bring the rest of your final payment and final sizing.
Bears Night Out at Laser Quest
Laser Quest in West Roxbury is inviting the entire Ursuline community and their friends to a free night of laser tag on Tuesday, November 20th. Sign up for a time slot here. This event is limited to the first 200 people. Click here for more info.
Annual Powderpuff Game November 20
The Ursuline community is invited to celebrate the beginning of Thanksgiving break with the traditional Powderpuff Football game between the senior and junior classes on Tuesday, November 20, after school from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the UA field. Look for more details next week.
Athletics
This Week's Fitness Center Schedule
Our fitness center is open to all students and faculty this week on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of this open time with our trainer.
Winter Sports Tryouts
Students planning on playing a winter sport need to have their paperwork in by November 13th. Tryout information has been posted on the UA website under athletics.
Cross Country Division 5 Race on Saturday
On a cold and blustery day, the Ursuline cross-country team traveled to Wrentham on Saturday for the Division 5 Cross Country race. The Ursuline team finished had a solid third-place finish. Senior Lauren Grela came in first place with a very strong race, with the second place finisher 30 seconds behind her.
UA Athletes Attend MIAA Swimming and Diving Recognition Breakfast
Libby Gormley '19 (left) and Jeanna Gailius '19 joined Coach Paul Bimmler and Athletic Director Mike O'Connor at the MIAA's Inaugural Swimming and Diving Recognition breakfast on November 9th in Franklin. Good luck to Libby, Jeanna, Caitlin, Molly, Anna G, Sophia S, Caleigh W, Maddy S, Jen M, Isabella L, and Mary P in the South Sectionals Meet at MIT this Sunday! Congratulations to the whole Swimming and Diving Team for their Catholic Conference League championship.
Ursuline Swimming and Diving also had a great day at the league meet this week. The following athletes were selected league All Stars: Caitlin Canavan, Anna Glass, Isabella Lombard, Jennifer McGrail, Madelyn Smith, Molly Treseler, Caleigh Wukitch and Chloe Wukitch! Go Bears!
Brescia Ball Recap
Ursuline Academy's Denim and Diamonds event last weekend was a great success. Our deep appreciation goes out to everyone in the community who supported the event.
A special thank you goes to the hard work of the committee members - Julie Steinkrauss, Kitty McDonald, Elizabeth King, Tracey Finch, and Sandra Giordano (photo above center) - as well as all of our sponsors, auction item donors, and volunteers. Without them, this event would not happen!
Check out more details and photos from the event here.
A Gym Transformed!
Watch this time-lapse video to see how the gym was magically transformed into an elegant event space with a western feel!
Did you attend Brescia Ball? Did you miss it? Take this short survey to help us plan for next year's event.
Bears in Action
Casey McNamara '19 Named Joslin Diabetes Center's 2019 Youth Ambassador
UA Senior Casey McNamara is a marathoner, multi-sport varsity athlete, and health advocate who doesn't let anything stop her – not even diabetes. She was named this year's Merritt Levitan Youth Ambassador at Joslin Diabetes Center's 19th annual High Hopes Gala on Saturday, November 3rd. As an ambassador, Casey will take an active role in spreading diabetes awareness –something she has been doing for years. Read more.
Lowder News is Back!
Ms. Schnatterly's Communications Arts class recently produced its second episode of "Lowder News" to share information and updates on all things Ursuline. Sit back and enjoy this inside look at many of UA's clubs, activities and events.
Guidance Classes Record Advice in iHub
Ms. Kelly's 7th and 8th grade Guidance classes completed projects in the iHub this week with students recording audio clips in which they discuss their favorite stress management techniques. The classes used the Garage Band app to create introduction jingles for their audio clips and then they were put into the rotation on Ursuline's radio station, The Growl. The students enjoyed getting up to the iHub and practicing their radio skills!
International Travel
Trip to Italy June 2019
Spots are beginning to fill up for the Italy trip, "Urbs Aeterna: A study tour of Rome." On this trip, sophomores, juniors, and seniors will spend two weeks living in Rome, studying Theology or Latin in situ at sites like the Forum, Villa Borghese, and San Clemente. There will also be side trips to Florence, Pompeii, and Assisi. Interested students must apply to be selected for this opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cummins or Ms. McNeill or check out our trip website.
Ursuline Four and a Half Country Tour:
June 17-29, 2020
Act now! The discounted early bird price is available through November 15. Contact Mrs. Petti in room 104 if you have any questions or want a brochure.Get trip details and enroll online at explorica.com. Our Tour Center ID is Petti-9375.
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