January 3, 2020 From the President and Principal As the new year begins, we share this reflection from Pope Francis with our hopes for a peaceful new year. "The world does not need empty words but convinced witnesses, peacemakers who are open to a dialogue that rejects exclusion or manipulation."
School reopens for all students on Monday, January 6, 2020. Happy New Year to all!
Updates and Announcements Important Student Directory Information Winter Semi-Formal Dance Attendance Notification Reminders Parents/Guardians are reminded to use only the UA Attendance Line for all attendance-related reporting: full day, late arrival or early dismissal.
Class time is paramount to the girls' education so it is of the utmost importance that missing classes for any reason be kept to the bare minimum. Thank you for your cooperation in this important academic, safety and security matter. Financial Aid Application Deadline Parents are reminded that the deadline for financial aid applications for academic year 2020-2021 is January 15. Ursuline Academy uses the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment tool to guide financial aid decisions. The Academy awards aid based on the apparent need as calculated by FACTS and other factors. Click here to apply.
School and College Counseling News Junior Parent College Meeting: Wednesday, January 8th The UA School and College Counseling team will be holding its annual Junior Parent College Meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the UA auditorium, Angela Hall. On this night, parents will get an overview of the UA College Counseling practices and Lauren Silverman, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Northeastern University, will speak about the "college side" of the application process. We ask that one parent/guardian for each junior attend this important meeting. Please RSVP to mferrucci@ursulineacademy.net. SAT and ACT Prep Classes The Summit Educational Group will be offering ACT and SAT prep classes at Ursuline this winter for the April 4, 2020 ACT exam and the May 2, 2020 SAT exam. Learn more about the ACT class here and the SAT class here. Classes will run from 3-6 p.m. on these dates: ACT class: Tuesdays, Feb. 25, Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 17, Mar. 24, and Mar. 31
Parent News Committee Meeting for Golf Tournament Our 28th Annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 8, at Blue Hill Country Club. Parents interested in helping with the planning committee for this event are invited to a meeting this Thursday, January 9, at 7:45 a.m. at our offices at 112 Lowder Street (across the street from the main school building). Please email Joe Ziska in our Advancement office at jziska@ursulineacademy.net if you plan to attend or would like more info. Third Annual Trivia Night Mark your calendars! Our 3rd annual Trivia Night will be back on Thursday, February 6 in the Ursuline Tea Room. Teams of parents, alumnae, faculty and board members will be competing, so start planning now. Teams of up to 10 members can be accommodated. It's free to attend, and complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Please RSVP with team members attending (or individually - we can place you on a team) by February 1st to specialevents@ursulineacademy.net.
Life on Lowder Street Athletics As we enter the new year, the winter sports season will be in full swing. Please check the website for all upcoming games.
Click here to see next week's Fitness Center Schedule.
Photos of the Week
Dr. Heather Towery, mom to seventh-grader Alora Guarino, visited Mrs. Graham's 7th grade life science classes to talk about her role as a nephrologist, as the grade wrapped up the excretory system unit. Dr. Towery had the students participate in a lab that demonstrated the concentrating capacity of the kidneys, and the students also got to see and feel an actual pig kidney. Several UA alumnae laced up once again to take on this year's Ursuline hockey team in a friendly pick up game at Roche Arena last week over Christmas break. Quick Links On the Calendar School Calendar Athletic Calendar Sunday - January 5, 2020 Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center Monday - January 6, 2020 6:00 PM Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center |