Bear Essentials - March 29, 2019
The UA Speech Team came home with many awards at the March Merryness Competition on March 16. See details below.
This Week at a Glance
Calendar Highlights
Tuesday, April 2: Fun Sock Day
Tuesday, April 2: Rosary Group, 7 p.m., Library
Wednesday, April 3: Dad's Drop-Off, 7-8 a.m
Wednesday, April 3: Grade 11 students to XBHS for College Fair
Friday and Saturday, April 5-6: Junior Retreat
Wednesday, April 10: Festival of the Arts
Thursday, April 11: Ireland trip departs
Friday - Sunday, April 12-14: UA Sisters Lacrosse Tournament
Saturday, April 13 - Monday, April 22: Spring Break; classes resume on Tuesday, April 23
Academic Calendar for Next Year
The tentative calendar for the upcoming academic year (2019-2020) was emailed to all parents this week. Please note that dates are still subject to change. A full academic calendar will be posted early this summer. Click here for the calendar.
Spirit Wear Store Will Be Open Wednesday Morning!
To coincide with Dad's Drop-off Day, the school store (near Tea Room entrance in main building) will be open this Wednesday morning, April 3, from 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
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From the Main Office
Fun Sock Day on Tuesday for Autism Awareness
April is Autism Awareness Month and March 21st marked World Down Syndrome Day. We will be raising awareness for both on Tuesday, April 2nd with our first annual "Fun Sock Day" at Ursuline! Students, faculty, and staff may wear brightly colored socks, mismatched socks, or even inside out socks. The initiative for fun socks was started by Down Syndrome International to encourage people to start talking about diversity, uniqueness, and acceptance!
A suggested donation of $1 will be collected in homeroom. Proceeds will benefit the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) and the Dedham Pathfinders, a program that provides recreational activities for those with special needs. Each Saturday, the Dedham Pathfinders use our Reynolds Center track. Part of the money we raise will go towards t-shirts or a pizza party for those participants. For any questions, please email Ms. Mayo. Please note: students must still wear other elements of the regular uniform.
Access to Grades on Parent Portals
Parents, please know that grades will be invisible on the portals from March 26 until report cards are posted on April 4. Students should speak directly to their teachers about their progress during this period of time.
Prom 2019: Anchors Aweigh!
Juniors and Seniors, prom tickets for the Spirit of Boston Cruise are now on sale! A link to purchase tickets was emailed to your parents' primary email address. Please contact Ms. Mayo if you have any questions about the prom, or if you are having difficulty accessing the ticket link. Please also remember that permission slips and guest contracts for prom are due to Ms. Mayo by Friday, April 12.
Parent Events
Dad's Drop-off Day is Back - Wednesday, April 3, 7 - 8 a.m.
Not only do dads get to join their daughters for coffee and donuts, but they will also get to see the official 2018 World Series Championship Trophy through the generosity of one of our dads and the Red Sox organization. Our staff will assist with taking photos, but please bring your own camera or phone. If you plan on attending, please RSVP by Monday, April 1st to parentevents@ursulineacademy.net.
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Festival of the Arts
Mark your calendars for Ursuline Academy's annual showcase of visual and performing art, scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. in the UA Auditorium. Parents and friends are encouraged to come out and enjoy the artistic talents of our students!
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Registration Open for Golf Tournament
Please join us for the 27th Annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament on Monday, June 3, at the Walpole Country Club. Get involved by playing, attending the dinner banquet, volunteering or donating a raffle item. Click here for complete information about the event.
Thank you to our parent committee members:
Brendan King P '20, '22 (Chair)
Astrid Hajjar P '17, '22
Scott Loos P '22
Lanie Nader P '14, '21
Kathleen Powers P '23
Julia Burke Tracy P '20
Patrick Tracy P '20
Lee Vaughan P '20
Nicole Bordeleau Wright P '22
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Parents, alumnae, and staff traveled to Brescia, Italy on Tuesday evening via our I.D.E.A. Hub! Thank you to Director of Innovation and Design Mr. Greg Mertz and Director of Campus Ministry Ms. Katie McNally for leading our guests on a virtual reality journey to where St. Angela Merici lived - past and present.
Bears in Action
Lexi Schneider '10 Skypes with Pre-Med Club
The Pre-Med Club had a chance to meet via Skype with Lexi Schneider '10 who is pursuing a Masters degree in Medical Science at the University of Vermont. She shared her experience with Boston Healthcare for the Homeless and the path to medical school with the students and had this to say:
"An Ursuline education is the greatest gift anyone could ever receive. Beyond the challenging academics that make me classroom-prepared, the mindset of empowerment and the idea that every day, adults and fellow students cheer for each girl to follow her own individual passions, is incredibly powerful and not to be taken for granted. It is a rare experience."
March Merryness Speech Tournament Results
The Speech team competed in the March Merryness tournament on March 16th. Bridget Dwyer and Bella Coe received honorable mention for Children's Literature, Mary-Kate McDonald placed 4th in Dramatic Performance, Mary-Kate McDonald and Maddie Mullen placed 5th in Duo, Kendra Miller placed 2nd in Impromptu Speaking, Maggie Folwell placed 5th in Informative Speaking, Clare Rooney placed 4th in Original Oratory, Sophia Maher placed 4th in Radio Broadcasting, and Kendra Miller placed 2nd in Radio Broadcasting.
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Mrs. Brown's Anatomy classes had the opportunity to use nerve cell model kits in class this week. The kits were purchased through the generous support of the Brescia Ball wish list at our annual gala last fall.
Athletics
Fitness Center Schedule
Monday, April 1:
3 p.m. - Tennis
3:30 p.m. - JV Track
4 p.m. - Track - throwers
4:30 p.m. - open
Tuesday, April 2:
3 p.m. - open
3:30 - 5 p.m. - Track (3 groups)
Wednesday, April 3:
3 p.m. - open
3:30 p.m. - JV Softball
4 p.m. - open
4:30 p.m. - open
Thursday, April 4:
3 p.m. - Lacrosse
3:30 p.m. - Lacrosse
4 p.m. - open
4:30 p.m. - open
Community News
Service Hours Opportunity for Students
St. Joseph Parish and Schools will be hosting its Spring Auction Gala on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Volunteers are needed from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. to set up the ballroom and organize auction items (casual attire) and from 5 - 8 p.m. to register guests, distribute auction items and sell raffle tickets (dress attire). Both volunteer opportunities will take place at the Dedham Hilton and students will need to provide their own transportation. If you are interested in volunteering, email Megan Brown at megancbrown1@gmail.com. This opportunity will earn UA service hours.
MEDIAGIRLS, a local organization that teaches girls and young women to harness the power of media for positive change, is holding an empowerment fundraising event on April 28 from 3-5 p.m. at the Brookline Teen Center to bring girls and women of all ages together to celebrate their inner and outer strength. Click here for ticket information or contact Ms. Mayo.
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