January 1, 2021 We look forward to welcoming back the Angela cohort on Monday, January 4 and the Ursula cohort on Thursday, January 7.
"Let us thank the Lord for every grace received and let us look with confidence and hope to the future, entrusting ourselves to the intercession of St. Joseph, patron saint of the new year. May it be for each of you and for your families a happy year full of divine graces." - Pope Francis, Dec. 30, 2020
Health Protocol Guide Updates ICYMI: On Wednesday, parents/guardians and students were sent an email detailing updates to the Ursuline Health Protocol Guide in response to recently updated guidance from the CDC, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As we prepare to return to school on Monday, January 4, it is more essential than ever that we work together to stay healthy. Read the full letter here.
Financial Aid Applications Due January 15 Financial Aid applications for the 2021-2022 academic year can be completed through FACTS. The deadline for financial aid consideration is January 15, 2021. Financial Aid decisions will be emailed beginning March 6, 2020. Additional information can be found by visiting our website: Ursuline Academy Financial Aid. Questions about the financial aid process should be directed to Mr. Ed Spadoni, Chief Financial & Operating Officer at espadoni@ursulineacademy.net.
Upcoming Events College Talk Upcoming Workshops with Samaritans, Inc. The Ursuline Office of School Counseling will be collaborating with Samaritans, Inc. of Boston to host a number of workshops for all students during their guidance classes. This means that each student will attend an age-appropriate workshop in early January on mental health and suicide prevention, allowing students to learn both information and skills in a clear way. Please read the attached letter for details of the program, including the ability to opt out if desired. Parents will be offered a similar presentation hosted by the Samaritans on Thursday, January 7, at 6:30 p.m. and we ask that at least one parent /guardian from every family attend. (We also extend this invitation to any adult you feel would like to come.) Click here for the Zoom invitation. Junior Parent College Meeting, January 13th at 7 p.m. The UA School and College Counseling team will be holding its annual Junior Parent College Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, January 13 at 7 p.m. On this night, parents will get an overview of the UA College Counseling practices and the application process. We ask that one parent/guardian for each junior attend this important meeting. Click here for the Zoom invitation. Looking to get more involved? Join the Fore the Girls Golf Committee and Support UA Athletics! We are starting to plan the 29th Annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament for June! We need you! You don't need to know anything about golf. Parents interested in helping with this year's event are invited to a Zoom meeting on Friday, January 15, at 8:30 a.m. Please email Brendan King (P'22 '20), Golf Chair, at bking@kingbishop.com, or Joe Ziska (P'22) in the Advancement Office at jziska@ursulineacademy.net if you have any questions and to RSVP.
Reminders 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Reminder 7th and 8th grade basketball will begin on Monday, January 4. Registered students in the Angela Cohort will have their first session on Monday at 3 p.m. Registered students in the Ursula cohort will begin on Thursday at 3 p.m. Scholarship Opportunity JFK Library Profiles in Courage essay contest: Opportunity to win $10,000 towards college. Open to high school students grades 9-12. Deadline: January 15, 2021. Parent Speaker Series Recordings Available on Student/Parent Portal To find recordings of our Parent Speaker series, log in to your account on the UA parent portal, scroll down to the bottom of the home screen to "School Links and Files." The School Folder includes general documents/videos for parents. When you change the School Folder to "Guidance," you will find the recorded Parent Speaker videos coordinated by the School Counseling Office. See details here.
Bears in Action Three Ursuline juniors are working with the nonprofit Tree-Plenish on an event to plant trees to offset Ursuline Academy's paper usage during one academic year. Cassandra Cowell '22, Marissa Petrucci '22, and Helen Way '22 plan to plant 140 trees in the Dedham area on April 24, 2021.Tree-Plenish partners with schools to help build sustainable communities through youth engagement, mentoring students through a step-by-step process to calculate their school's paper usage and then to host their own tree-planting event. Students ask residents of the community to request trees to be planted by volunteers in their yard. A $2.00 donation funds the purchase of each sapling. Click here to help them reach their goal! Anyone interested in volunteering may email the students through their Ursuline email accounts. Quick Links |