February 28, 2020 From the President and Principal Earlier this week, we joined with our sisters and brothers in Christ around the world to observe Ash Wednesday. The Reynolds Center shifted from the bright, buzzer-filled space of basketball games to the hushed place of worship for our community of nearly 500.
Announcements Important info for XBHS Bus Riders Sacrament of Reconciliation Ursuline will offer Reconciliation on Tuesday, March 3, 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. Read complete information here from the Campus Ministry team.
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Coming Events Shirley Leung to Speak at Women in Leadership on Friday On Friday, March 6, UA's 23rd annual Women in Leadership event will take place at 8:15 am in Angela Hall for sophomores, juniors and seniors. This year's guest speaker is Shirley Leung, columnist and associate editor at the Boston Globe. She has written on everything from the intersection of business and politics to gender and diversity issues in the workplace, and will lead a discussion centered around confidence, pay equity and the "Fearless Girl" statue. Although this is normally a student event, parents are welcome to attend. Parents must RSVP for planning and parking purposes. Sts. Martha and Mary Dinner at St. Mary's Father/Daughter Dance Students in grades 7, 8, and 9 are invited to Ursuline Academy's Father/Daughter dance on Saturday, March 7, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Angela Hall. Tickets are $10 per student; guest tickets are free of charge. The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, March 2. Students are welcome to bring their father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, or anyone special to them. Light refreshments are provided as well as a DJ, photo booth, and games. The link to purchase tickets was emailed to all parents in grades 7, 8, and 9. Contact Dean Natalie Mayo with any questions at nmayo@ursulineacademy.net.
Parent Reminders Re-enrollment Forms Deadline for Eighth-Grade Trip to Philadelphia AP Exam Fees for Spring 2020
SAT Prep Class The Summit Educational Group will be offering SAT prep classes at Ursuline this winter for the May 2, 2020 SAT exam. Learn more about the SAT class here. Classes will run from 3-6 p.m. on these dates: Tuesdays, Mar. 17, Mar. 24, Mar. 31, Apr. 7, Apr. 14, and Apr. 28.
Sponsor Golf Tournament Looking forward to warm, sunny days! The 28th Annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 8, at the Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. Click here to learn about sponsorship. If you would like to be involved with the planning committee, or would like more information about the event, please contact Chief Advancement Officer Joe Ziska at jziska@ursulineacademy.net.
Life on Lowder Street Distractology Coming to Ursuline Date: Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6 Who Can Participate: Any student with her learner's permit or who has had her license for less than three years is eligible to participate in the driving simulator. Check out this video for more information.
Athletics Postseason Play Congratulations to all the girls and coaches who participated in winter sports this season. It has been (and continues to be) a very successful winter season.
The Basketball team (seeded 11th in the tournament) traveled to Bourne High School last night and upset the fourth-seeded Canalmen, 47-28. Earlier in the week they beat fifth-seeded Burke High School. They now move on to the Sectional Semi-Finals scheduled for this Sunday at Taunton High School at 1:30 p.m.
The Ice Hockey team will be playing Winchester tomorrow (Saturday) at the Canton Ice House at 4:00 p.m. . Ninth graders Michaela and Sara Riedell will represent the Ursuline Ski Team at the State Alpine Ski Championships this coming Wednesday in the Berkshires.
Siobhan O'Sullivan '20 will be participating in the New England Winter Track Meet this Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track Center.
Important Meeting for Swimming and Diving All students interested in the Swimming and Diving team for next year (Fall 2020) are asked to attend an important meeting this Monday, March 2, in the gym during activity block.
Fitness Center Schedule Spring Sports The starting date for spring sports is Monday, March 16. Students have been informed of the required paperwork. The actual times and locations of practices/tryouts will be posted after school vacation week.
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Bears in Action UA to Present at METG Drama Competition Ursuline Art Students Visit MFA Visual Art and Design 1 students spent the day today at the MFA as part of a unit on self-portraiture. Students were encouraged to examine how the artist creates a narrative using elements such as composition, scale, texture, text, and images. They will return to create their own self-portraits in the medium of their choice. Ursuline Hosts Dedham PathFinders
Photos of the Week The 7th grade was given an ice cream treat during their lunch block on Tuesday as a thank you for being the grade with the most Gala raffle ticket sales. Quick Links On the Calendar School Calendar Athletic Calendar Wednesday - March 4, 2020 9:00 AM |