November 10, 2021 Please note that this week's edition of Bear Essentials publishes early on Wednesday, November 10, in advance of the Veteran's Day holiday and the days off due to Parent/Teacher conferences on Friday and Monday. Our regular Friday edition of Bear Essentials will return next week on November 19.
Important Calendar Reminder No School Friday, November 12 - Parent-Teacher Conference Day Monday, November 15 - Parent-Teacher Conference Day Parent Conference and Curriculum Video Information
News and Announcements First term Report Cards Please be advised that report cards for the first quarter have been posted in the Student-Parent Portal. Instructions for viewing are available on the portal. Online Parent Event
The goals of this session are simple: to reduce anxiety, increase clarity, and impart confidence to families about the college admissions testing process. To learn more about Summit, visit mytutor.com. CLICK HERE to register. Please note: If you cannot make it on this date, please register anyway, and we'll send a link to the webinar recording. Picture Retake Day Rescheduled for Thursday, November 18
Winter Uniforms With the dropping temperatures, the winter uniform is now in effect. In addition to the regular uniform, students are able to wear winter boots, leggings instead of tights/socks, and a winter coat/parka between buildings. Please review the website for the full list of appropriate uniform attire. Ursuline Open House on November 7
Preparing for Advent Soup and Spirituality At Ursuline, being shaped in the image of God is not a one-time event or the product of a single religious education class, but a rich, ongoing growth into the full humanity that God desires for each of us. In that spirit, all alumnae and parents are invited to join Soup and Spirituality, a three-week Advent journey of prayer and meal sharing meant to foster personal and communal spirituality. Soup and Spirituality will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Tea Room on Tues., Nov. 30, Tues., December 7, and Tues. December 14. An Advent prayer book will serve as the foundational resource for Soup and Spirituality. RSVP here and please be certain to include your address on the sign up sheet so that it may be sent in advance of the first gathering. We look forward to sharing the beauty and simplicity of this Advent journey together!
Ursuline's Virtual Gala on Sunday, December 12 Students! We need your talent! Why not use the long weekend to record a video talent submission? You could win a CASH PRIZE when our Virtual Gala returns on Sunday, December 12. Submissions due November 29 (this is a strict deadline).
Click here for Talent Criteria. Click here for Self-Recording and Submission Instructions. Parents! Our Gala Auction Needs You!
Life on Lowder Street Congrats to CLUE and Crew! Congratulations to the cast and crew for their performance of Clue: High School Edition last weekend. The community was thrilled to come out and support live theater in Angela Hall once again and proud to celebrate the hard work and camaraderie of all those involved. Thank you to our director, Mrs. Susan Glancy, and assistant director, Ms. Sarah Sedman, for their time and effort with this production. New England Math League Contest Friendsgiving on Thursday, November 18 Save the Date for Ursuline Powder Puff The annual Junior vs. Senior Powderpuff football game is on Tuesday, November 23 from 3-4:30 p.m. on the back field. All are invited to cheer on their favorite upperclassmen in this beloved Ursuline tradition! Look for more details next week!
Athletics Updates Congrats to the UA Swimming and Diving team for their fourth place overall finish at the South Sectionals swim meet last Sunday with 222 points. Good luck as they participate in their final meet, the Division 1 States, at the Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley this coming weekend. Congratulations to the Volleyball team on a great season. Although they lost last night to Arlington Catholic in the state tournament, their end of year record was 15-7. Go Bears! The Field Hockey team worked on a community project yesterday for the Cradles to Crayons program. The girls sorted out 15 bags of clothing items for donations.
Good luck to the varsity soccer team tonight as they host East Bridgewater at 7 p.m. The game will be held at Xaverian Brothers High School. Check out https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14755 to see the game schedules and get tickets! Winter Sports
Basketball: The Basketball meeting scheduled for Tuesday was postponed to next Tuesday, November 16 at 3:45 p.m. in the gym. This meeting is for Grades 9 to 12 only. The Varsity and Junior Varsity coaches will be present. There will be open gym daily when school is in session from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fitness Center Schedule All students are encouraged to use the Fitness Center during the open time slots, whether they are on a team or not. The Fitness Center Schedule for this week is Tuesday, November 16: 3-4 p.m., and Wednesday November 17: 3-5 p.m., and Thursday, November 18: 3-5 p.m.
International Travel International Trip to Japan, April 2023 Ursuline Academy is planning an international trip to Japan for students in April 2023. Current 10th and 11th graders are eligible to enroll. The tour itinerary will include Tokyo, from the Imperial Palace to video game mecca; folk villages and gardens in the Japanese "alps" Kanazawa and Takayama; an overnight in a traditional Japanese inn (Ryoken); Kyoto with its Geisha district; a Tea Ceremony and traditional dancing show; Himeji Castle; and a visit to Hiroshima (atomic bomb site) via bullet train. April is cherry blossom season in Japan. Enroll at: explorica.com and use Tour Center ID: Petti-9568. Contact Mrs. Petti in Room 104 or email lpetti@ursulineacademy.net with questions.
Photos of the Week Ms. Brown's Anatomy & Physiology students took advantage of the fabulous fall weather this week to map the length of their digestive tracts on the driveway using sidewalk chalk. Bella Matthews '22 of Bella's Food Drive Boston, along with Annalee Petrella '22, Daphne Partridge '22 and alumna Shannon Dwyer, hosted another very successful drive this past weekend at Roche Bros. West Roxbury. This incredible team collected and delivered to Rose's Bounty two full vans of donations right in time for Thanksgiving! Quick Links |