March 5, 2021 Community Voices: A Message from the President Dear Ursuline Community members,
Many parents have inquired about our plans to bring students back to school more this spring. We are at work on modeling how and when we can safely do so. Please know that we will communicate details with you just as soon as they are clear. Like you, we're eager to have our students back in person.
In the meantime, we learned today that we will be able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to all employees, starting March 12. This is a critical step in safely bringing students back to school, and will bring additional peace of mind to faculty and staff who work so hard each day to educate our students.
We expect to be sharing additional news with you over the coming weeks. Until then, please stay strong and healthy. Brighter days are at hand!
Warmly,
Kate Levesque President
Parent News Re-enrollment Forms SAT/ACT Summit Educational Group Virtual Prep Classes Summit Educational Group is pleased to partner with Ursuline Academy to offer Online ACT and SAT Prep Classes this spring. In their online programs, teachers and students will meet together at a set time in a live virtual classroom using Zoom. REGISTER FOR the ACT CLASS by Monday, March 8 at noon. ACT Prep Class for April 17 test date: Classes run from March 9 - April 13, 2021. SAT Prep Class for May 8 test date: Classes run from March 23 - May 4, 2021. Virtual Trivia for Parents Our Grade 7, 8, and 9 Parent Virtual Trivia Night was so much fun this week. It was a trifecta with the 7th grade parents! We had a 2nd place tie with "Gr. 7 - Bad News Bears" and "Gr. 7 - Mama Bears" with 77 points each, and our winning team "Gr.7 - New Kids on the Block" with 78 points! We look forward to this coming week's trivia night for grade 10, 11, and 12 parents - Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. Register with a friend or a team, or we can put you on a team with other parents from your daughter's grade.
Food Pantry Drive for Rosie's Place In recognition of Women's History Month, Ursuline Academy is holding a food drive for Rosie's Place Women's Shelter in Boston throughout the month of March. Each grade has a goal of donating 100 items! Rosie's Place provides meals and shelter for 12,000 women a year, along with wide-ranging support, housing, and education services. Rosie's Place guests have always struggled with hunger and Rosie's Place Food Pantry supports thousands of women each month. Cash donations or online purchases of grocery gift packs can be made at yougivegoods.com.Thanks to Campus Ministry for organizing this impactful service project for the community.
All In for Ursuline Day of Giving Set for Friday, March 19 On Friday, March 19, Ursuline Academy will be holding our first-ever day of giving. In true Ursuline fashion, we love a challenge - so we have challenged ourselves to raise 319 gifts in one day, and to reach a goal of $175,000. It's a tall order, which is why participation is so important, and why we are asking you to be "All In for Ursuline!" For 24 hours, we'll be calling on all corners of the Ursuline community to join in a spirit of philanthropy to support our amazing teachers and students. Stay tuned for more details about matching gifts to make your donation go farther, and other ways you can participate!
Fore the Girls Join the Fore the Girls Golf Committee! Our 29th Annual Fore the Girls Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 28, 2021 at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. We invite parents to join our next planning committee call on Friday, March 12, at 8:30 a.m. Click Here for Zoom Meeting Details.
Student Travel Opportunities Four and a Half Country Tour Awesome Norway Tour
Life on Lowder Street Senior Sunrise Breakfasts This week, members of the senior class gathered in the RC for a Senior Sunrise Breakfast before school. Individual gift bags with bagels, muffins, fruit, and hot cocoa were served, along with a keepsake Class of 2021 mug. Many thanks to the senior class parents who coordinated this special day for the Class of 2021! Hale Reservation Student Events Saturday, March 6 - Grade 11, (this weekend!) Sunday, March 7 - Grade 10, (this weekend!) Saturday, March 13 - Grade 12, (RSVPs due Tues., March 9) Saturday, March 20 - Grade 7 Saturday, March 27 - Grade 8 Life on Lowder Street: A New Blog Post Bringing Classical Statues to the 21st Century by Mairead Stack '21, Communications Intern "When you think of the art of ancient Greece, I'm sure one of the first images that comes to mind are the marble statues that are so quintessentially Classical. We picture the face of Diskobolos, resilient in the moments of stress before releasing his discus. We remember the raw emotion and physical perfection of the Seated Boxer, and the flowing robes of Winged Victory, billowing in the breezes of the sea. These figures are graceful, strong, and almost other-worldly, which is why I was surprised that I was challenged with making them something definitively of this world: a Facebook profile." Read the full post here. UA Speech Team Congratulations to the Ursuline Speech Team for their success at last weekend's MSDL 'Polar Bear' online tournament. Special congrats to team co-captain, Bella Coe '21, for coming in 1st PLACE in the Children's Literature category! And best of luck to Bella as she competes this weekend in the National Speech & Debate Association's New England District Qualifier Tournament! UA Model UN Club Best of luck to Ursuline's Model UN Club, who will be participating in the BC High MUN Conference this Saturday. Our members will be tackling the difficult topics of stabilization of the Middle East, the global pandemic response, and many more pressing issues affecting the world today.
Athletics Fall II Season The Fall 2 season is in full swing. The Volleyball teams will open their season with home matches with Calvary Chapel from Rockland on Friday and Saint Joseph Prep of Brighton on Saturday. The Winter Track team is in full practice mode getting ready for their league meets, beginning at the end of the month. So far this school year, 237 students have participated in at least one sport.
Spring Athletic Season Thanks to everyone who attended our informational meetings this week for our Spring sports of softball, lacrosse, golf and tennis. Our final meetings this week are for Spring track and field. It is important for interested students to attend the informational meetings so they know the dates for the season and the expectations. For additional information. contact Mr. O'Connor at athletics@ursulineacademy.net or 781-493-6413. The schedule for the Track and Field meetings is as follows:
Women's History Month Women of the Day In honor of Women's History Month, Ursuline Academy is showcasing amazing women throughout history every day this month. Students receive an email each morning with information about the women of the day, who were nominated for inclusion by Ursuline's faculty and staff. Check out some of the women recognized this week: Quick Links |