November 8, 2019 From the President and Principal This long weekend allows our families and staff the opportunity to stop and rest, before we head into the busy holidays and continue into the second academic quarter. While we enjoy the extra day off, let us also remember that Monday is our national observance of Veteran's Day, on which we honor those who have sacrificed to serve our country. As stewards of a tradition of Serviam, we at Ursuline hold those dear who have embraced a life of duty to country. We ask you to keep our veterans in mind on Monday as you enjoy the hard-earned peace and prosperity afforded to us as Americans. Let us also remember our alumnae who have served our country proudly and others who are active members of the military today.
Updates and Reminders Report Cards for First Quarter Sacrament of Reconciliation Ursuline will offer Reconciliation on Tuesday, November 12th, starting at 10:30 a.m. Students will be called by grade to receive the Sacrament. This year we are using the Reynolds Center gym as an open space for Reconciliation. All students are supervised by the Campus Ministry team and other staff members when they are traveling to and present in the Reynolds Center space. Read complete information from the Campus Ministry team here. Prayer Requests for November The Ursuline community will offer prayers for the deceased throughout the month of November and at our school-wide Thanksgiving prayer service on November 26, 2019. We invite you to share the names of people in your circle of family or friends who have died, and for whom you would like us to pray throughout the month of November. Please use this form to submit your intentions and may God bless you and your family during this month of abundance and remembrance. Emergency Notifications Last Friday on November 1, a brief shelter-in-place was held following a police chase that went through Dedham, and parents were notified via email/voice mail/text. If you did not receive a notification on a device or email where you expected to receive one, please email Ms. Henken in the Main Office at chenken@ursulineacademy.net with the parent's name, student's name and grade, and the phone or email in question. UA Drama Presents Little Women Please come out and support UA Drama's production of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women this coming week!
Thursday & Friday, November 14 & 15
Students with their UA ID are free PLUS earn 5 Grizzly Grind points!
SAT Info Program for Parents Summit Educational Group is offering a free presentation for parents, "The SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests for college admissions," on Wednesday evening, November 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. See details here.
Life on Lowder Street The Ursuline Gala, November 16, 2019 Our gala host committee is in the final stretch of preparations for An Evening for Ursuline, and the excitement is building. Details on Mobile Bidding for our silent auction will go out to all families in our gala email on Thursday. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers, donors and supporters who have stepped up to help with this signature fundraiser for Ursuline.
Classroom Spotlight! Members of Ms. Jennifer Brown's ninth grade biology class each took on the role of a microscopic structure this week and debated whether they are part of a cell.
Bears on the Move Sophomore Trip to Quebec City The sophomore trip to Quebec City is February 14-17, 2020. The trip will include a visit to the Montmorency Falls, dinner at a traditional sugar shack, dog sledding, and the city's biggest event, The Winter Carnival. We will also visit the Ursuline Museum to see the history of the Ursuline Sisters, the first teaching order in North America. Registration deadline is December 16 at https://www.explorica.com/ and use the tour ID Mayo-4764. All participants who enroll past the signup deadline must pay their full balance in addition to a $50 late fee immediately upon enrollment. An informational meeting for parents will be held Thursday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Awesome Norway Enrollment for the Norway tour is open to current 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders. The EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of $200 has been extended to all who enroll by November 21, 2019. This spectacular adventure includes a boat trip through the iconic fjords, mountain train journeys, cable cars, hiking in the troll forest, Viking Settlement, quaint villages, and vibrant modern Oslo - all under the Midnight Sun.To enroll, please go to: Explorica.com and use tour Petti-351. See or email Mrs. Petti if you have questions or if you would like an informational flyer. Bethlehem Farm Service Trip
Athletics Fall Sports Update Soccer: Congratulations to the Soccer team on their great season. Although they lost last night to Norwell 3-0 in the quarterfinal round, they ended the season with a record of 14-4-2. A job well done.
Winter Sports Update Winter tryouts begin on Dec. 2. All those students interested in playing a winter sport who haven't had impact testing done need to set up a time with Kim Munsey. Students will NOT be allowed to try out for winter sports without Impact Testing being completed. All winter sports paperwork is due in by November 18th.
Next Thursday, Nov. 14th there will be a meeting for all those interested in playing ice hockey this winter. Any student interested needs to attend the meeting during activity period in the gym. Important information will be handed out. A parent meeting will be held sometime the following week and parents will receive ample notice.
Next week's Fitness Center Schedule Tuesday and Thursday: 3-5 p.m. - open to all.
Photos of the Week Thank you to all of the faculty, staff, parent volunteers and students who made our Open House last Sunday such a success. Over two hundred prospective students and their families attended and the enthusiasm of our hosts and tour guides was warmly received and appreciated by all.
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