Postponed --
Flag football
New Date Saturday 10/24
Monday 10/12
Columbus Day Observed School Closed Tuesday 10/13
US/MS Faculty In-service day
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Saturday 10/17
Homecoming Dance
Tuesday 10/20
C Day
School Picture Re-takes
Wednesday 10/21
D Day
Feast of St. Ursula
Ring Mass & Ceremony
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"You have every reason to be happy and rejoice, because a great reward awaits you in heaven." St. Angela Merici
Ursuline thanks Pope Francis for his historic journey to Philadelphia. He is truly the people's Pope. He teaches us through his actions to be ready to listen and to learn, while courageously seeking ways to advance and support all members of the human race.
May God bless you and your families.
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GLOBAL EDUCATION
On September 23, 2015 a delegation of ten students and three faculty from our sister school, Ursuline Academy in Dallas, Texas arrived in Wilmington for a week-long exchange. The students were hosted by eleven amazing students and their families: Erin & Shannon O'Doherty, Katie & Noelle Shroyer, Erin Davis, Julia Sparco, Annie Colbourn, Erin McGrellis, Brigid Morrissey, Jessie Falasco, & Jordan Kenney.
While here, the Dallas delegation had a very full itinerary, including a tour of Wilmington led by our own Cathie Field Lloyd, a day trip to Lancaster, service at the Food Bank, a day trip to Philadelphia, and time visiting with our middle & lower school students. Students also attended classes and activities with their host sisters and participated in lots of fun family outings with their host families.
The highlight of the exchange was our pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia on Sunday, September 27. We left UA on Sunday morning at 8:30am and spent the day navigating SEPTA and the streets of Philadelphia before landing at our plot at Logan Circle. We had the perfect viewing spot for Pope Francis' parade around Philadelphia. We were less than 100 feet away from him! After the parade, we had the honor and privilege of participating in the Papal Mass - one of the most moving experiences for our students, faculty & families.
We are grateful to UA Dallas for sharing your students and faculty with us and we look forward to many more years of exchange through our sisterhood. 
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STUDENT COUNCIL
The Induction Ceremony for Student Council 2015-2016 was held on Friday, October 2, 2015 in the Gym. The following students were inducted into their position on Student Council for 2015-2016:
President: Emma Derr
Vice -President: Katherine Hosey
Secretary: Nicole Raiford
Treasurer: Julia LaPira
Communications Officer: Lauren DePiero
Spirit Officers: Nina Budischak and Olivia Troisi
Senior Class President: Anne Clare Desch
Senior Class Vice-President: Caroline Morris
Junior Class President: Elizabeth Barnett
Junior Class Vice- President: Katelyn Sentman
Sophomore Class President: Gabriella Kendus
Sophomore Class Vice-President: Dominique Kendus
Freshman Class President: Jane Lyons
Freshman Class Vice-President: Caroline Taylor
Senior Class Representatives: Kaitlin Coviello, Sophia Simoes, Morgan Thornton
Junior Class Representatives: Morgan Blasetto, Emma Corson, Martha Skehan
Sophomore Class Representatives: Valerie Cradler, Theodora Elliman, Mary Goodridge
Freshman Class Representatives: Lilliana Bifferato, Lucy Lord, Rylee McGonigle
Congratulation to all the elected students 
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HIGHEST HONORS AND FIRST HONORS FOR SPRING 2015
Congratulations to the Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who earned Highest Honors and First honors for the Spring 2015 semester. Students who received Highest Honors had a GPA of 3.75-4.00 and students who received First Honors had a GPA of 3.50-3.74. Nice job Ladies, keep up the good work!!
Seniors Highest Seniors First
Jena Awad Nina Budischak
Caroline Bullock Sofia Del Porte
Mary Katherine Corbino Bailey Garrison
Kaitlin Coviello Madelyn Jablonski
Lauren DePiero Alyssa Madosky
Emma Derr Maryam Pasdar
Anna Clare Desch Damia Phares
Gina Hallman Maeve Russo
Sabriya Harris Maya Showell
Olivia Hatton Caroline Steele
Katherine Hosey Caroline White
Alexis Jeynes
Kailyn Kampert
Julia LaPira
Midori Lofton
Caroline Morris
Alexandra Perna
Sarah Quillen
Nicole Raiford
Brooke Schaen
Sophia Simoes
OliviaTroisi
Juniors Highest Juniors First
Elizabeth Barnett Emily Aleixo
Morgan Blasetto Shayla Bartoli
Celina Ceballos Julia Grumbine
Marie Dickson Kayla Larmore
Nina Kegelman Kasey Lynch
Francesca Kokoszka Paige Masley
Maria Mathew Christa McDowell
Julianna Salak Erin O'Doherty
Madeline Tallman Katelyn Sentman
Mengqi (Bella) Tuo Sarah Taylor
Sophomores Highest Sophomores First
Yara Awad Hannah Ali
Olivia Barnett Carina Colon
Maxon Blow Heidi Dickson
Elizabeth Brutsche Aliza Eduljee
Margaret Connolly Erin McGrelli
Samantha Davis Annie Will
Lauren Elia Alexis Young
Mary Goodridge
Jenna LaPira
Annalisa Lyles
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CLASS NEWS
The students in Physics performed various types of motion, such as walking, skipping and jumping, to determine their average speeds while performing each task. The students were caught in the act by Mrs. Zogby after she came to investigate who was trying to jump through the physics classroom floor into her office.
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FINE ARTS
Lindsay Tucker
Featured Artist: Lindsay Tucker
Our featured artist will be spotlighted in the library for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to take a look and get inspired!
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CHOIR
The Vocal Ensemble is looking for new singers! This exciting group meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 7:25. They also perform with the Gentlemen's Chorus of Salesianum. What a great way to make new friends! Participation in the choir earns credit towards the fine arts requirement. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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Fall Musical
Your a Good Man, Charlie Brown
The show is on Saturday, October 24th at 7:30PM and Sunday, October 25th at 2PM. Bring the whole family! We're having an amazing time gettin' ready to present our musical for you this Fall! You better mark your calendar now! |
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St. Angela, watch over all our days.
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STUDENT NEWS
Erin Davis
Lacrosse season didn't end in May this year. Two elite goalie camps hosted hundreds of goalies from across the nation including our own varsity goalie Erin Davis and JV goalie Brigid Morrissey. The Between the Pipes Elite Camp at McDonough School in Maryland began the summer season with an intensive skills and training program over three days. Between the Pipes is coordinated by Lisa Dixon, a former player of Feffie Barnhill, and is nationally recognized as a women's goalie expert. The 2nd Annual Guardian National Championships was conducted at Spooky Nook in Manheim, PA. The competition is focused on measuring the skills and competencies specific to the goaltender. The goalies are evaluated in 15 tests in 4 key areas: reactionary, offensive, athletic, and virtual. Erin finished 2nd in the 2016 age group and 4th overall out of 120 goalies. Awesome job, Erin!
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SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, October 17, 2015: Homecoming Dance (8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 21, 2015: Junior Class Ring Mass and Ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Reception will follow.
Saturday, October 24, 2015: Flag football rain date, 1:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
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St. Ursula, protect our future.
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COUNSELING CENTER
Red Mass
Every year the Catholic Lawyers Association sponsor an annual Liturgy called the Red Mass for all the attorneys in Wilmington. This will take place on October 5th at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Church. A complimentary dinner will follow in the church hall. No RSVP necessary. This is a great opportunity, especially for students who might be interested in the law as a future career, to experience this event and to meet some of the prominent attorneys and politicians who will be in attendance.
College Fairs and Open Houses
Fordham University is hosting a regional reception at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia on Tuesday 10/13 at 7 p.m. Contact Mrs. Raineri if you are interested in attending and she will forward you registration information. Space will be limited so registration is required. Duke University's Office of Admissions will present information and answer questions about the university and their admissions process at the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia on Thursday, 10/22 at 7:30 p.m. For information about how to register to attend, please contact Mrs. Raineri in the Counseling Center.
Scholarship and Volunteer Opportunity
The Delaware Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is reaching out to students who are enthusiastic about volunteerism, philanthropy, community outreach and leadership with their Student of the Year challenge. Olivia Hatton just received this award for 2015. The 2016 campaign will begin on January 21, 2016. Students who apply to be a candidate will have the opportunity to compete to raise the most money at the end of the six week program. Scholarships will be awarded for the Student of the Year who raises the most funds to wipe out Leukemia and Lymphoma, as well as for winners of the Citizenship Awards and those reaching the minimum fundraising goal. The deadline to apply to become a candidate is October 19th. Sophomores and juniors should particularly consider this outstanding opportunity to demonstrate your concern for others and your leadership skills, as well as to do something which will make you stand out in the college application process. For more detailed information and an application, please contact Mrs. Raineri in the Counseling Center.
AES Engineering is pleased to announce their 10th annual AES scholarship. By submitting a short essay about success, you can be eligible for a monetary award to put towards your college expenses. The deadline is quickly approaching: October 7, 2015. For more information please see Mrs. B or the scholarship folder in the counseling conference room. Congratulations
Congratulations to Delaney Vorwick who has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended students are those who placed among the top 5% of the more than 1.5 million students who took the PSAT's as juniors last year. Progress Reports
First quarter progress reports are posted on Netclassroom. To view the report, log onto your edline account and choose check grades on the home page. You will be redirected to sign into your Netclassroom account. Once signed in, you can view your student's report by clicking on grades at the top of the page, then report card. If you have any questions regarding your student's progress, please contact the teacher directly. Upcoming College Visits
10/5/2015 9:30 a.m. Penn State University (Auditorium)
10/6/2015 10:30 a.m. Hofstra University
10/6/2015 11:00 a.m. McDaniel College 10/6/2015 11:45 a.m. University of Richmond 10/6/2015 12:15 p.m. University of MD, College Park
10/7/2015 9:00 a.m. Bryn Mawr College
10/7/2015 11:00 a.m. Manhattan College 10/7/2015 11:30 a.m. Boston College 10/7/2015 12:00 p.m. University of Rochester 10/7/2015 1:00 p.m. Carnegie Mellon University
10/8/2015 8:30 a.m. Robert Morris University
10/8/2015 9:30 a.m. Elon University 10/8/2015 12:00 p.m. Vanderbilt University 10/8/2015 1:30 p.m. Moore College of Art and Design
10/9/2015 8:30 a.m. Neumann University
10/9/2015 9:30 a.m. Rosemont College
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Teacher Tid Bits
Andrew Schneider - Upper School Mathematics
This year my dad and I grew approximately 50 pumpkins over 100 lbs, the largest being in the 225lb range. We also had several others which were much smaller. We have been growing giant pumpkins together for many years. Each year we save the seeds from the biggest fruit and plant those the following year. This year I took blue ribbon in the DE State Fair for heaviest pumpkin! In all, I have won 15 ribbons (of all colors) in the Fair under the garden vegetables division. I recently started growing giant watermelon, my largest this year reached 65lbs. Gardening has always brought me joy in life; I don't grow them for sale or profit, it's just a hobby which I really enjoy doing.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
KAILYN KAMPERT
THE WEEK: Had 20 kills, an ace, a block and three digs in Ursuline's 3-2 upset of then-No. 2 Padua last Friday. Also had three kills, two aces, a block and two digs in a 3-0 win over St. Georges last Monday. THE COACH SAYS: Basketball is Kampert's primary sport, but she transforms into a threat on the volleyball court every fall. "She's a tremendous athlete. She can do any sport," Ursuline coach Susan Heiss said. "The thing with volleyball that most people are surprised about is that she does not play club. She plays just ... August through November, and she is just a fantastic player."
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FALL FUN
Ursuline/Salesianum Flag Football charity event is cancelled for Sunday due to standing water on Serviam Field.
The new date is October 24, 1:30 - 3:30.
This means we have more time to fundraise, buy shirts, and join teams !!! If anyone is interested in buying a shirt now, make sure the forms are in by October 9th and if anyone is interested in joining a team, please turn your form in to the main office by October 14th!!
ALSO ON OCTOBER 24TH IS OUR FALL MUSICAL at 7:30!!!!!!! So it is a full weekend of Ursuline events with games on Friday and the fundraiser and play on Saturday!!!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone at all of our UA events.
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OPEN HOUSE
Come see what all the excitement is about!
Middle/ Upper School Open House
Sunday, November 1, 2015 1:00 p.m.
Presentation begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Register at ursuline.org - admissions
9th Grade Scholarship/Admission Test
Saturday, November 21, 2015 9:00 a.m.
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Sunday, November 22, 2015 12:00 p.m.
Register at ursuline.org - admissions
www.ursuline.org
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Planning has begun for Mardi Gras Casino Night on Saturday, November 7th, 2015 and we need your help. This event is dependent on parent involvement to make it a success! It is our primary fundraising event of the year, and we would really appreciate your support. All proceeds from the Casino Night directly benefit Ursuline Academy. How can you help? It's simple: Grade Baskets and Silent Auction item donations are an easy way to support this event.
Grade Baskets: Each grade has a Basket Coordinator who will be reaching out to you in the next couple of days to ask for a monetary donation for your child's 'grade basket'. The money is spent on creating a unique themed basket to be auctioned off during the Casino Night event.
Each basket is different with themes varying from American Girl to Parents Night Out, and more. The most successful baskets from last year included opportunities to attend Flyers and Eagles games, as well as a nice dinner out coupled with a visit to a local vineyard.
If you have any questions about the baskets, please contact your child's Basket Coordinator. You will be receiving an email from them soon with all the information.
Silent Auction: We are currently requesting donations directly from our Ursuline families. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
- Are you a business owner, manager, or employed at a business that might be interested in donating to our auction?
- Do you own a second home in the mountains or at the shore?
- Do you have access to tickets to events that might make a great auction item?
- Do you have silent auction items to donate?
Anything that you donate, whether it is goods or services, can be included as a donation on your tax statement. We will provide a receipt for your generous contribution. Call Risha Gordon at (302) 658-7158 ext. 6246 or email jgordon@ursuline.org if you have any questions. Thank you for your help, generosity, support, and partnership in making a difference in the education of our children.
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TAKE A LOOK
High School Design Challenge
Come work alongside employees from JPMorgan Chase. Think creatively. Solve real-world problems for non-profits. Have fun. For more information, please click here. jpmorganchase.com/techcareers
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Ursuline Academy is an independent Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.
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HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
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