Saturday 3/12
Designer Bag Bingo
Sunday 3/13
Model UN Trip To New York
Sunday 3/13
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Tuesday 3/15Evening of the Arts Wednesday 3/16A Day Model UN Return St. Patrick's Day
Friday 3/18
C Day
AP Art Trip
Friday 3/18
C day
Global Network Trip To New Orleans
Friday 3/18
C Day
Dress Down for Charity
Saturday 3/19
Diocesan Pilgrimage
Sunday 3/20
Palm Sunday
Tuesday 3/22
F Day
Global Network Trip to Costa Rica
Wednesday 3/23
Virtual Learning Day
Wednesday 3/23
F Day
Students Return From New Orleans
Thursday 3/25
Global Network Trip To France Thursday 3/24 Holy Thursday
Easter Recess Begins
Tuesday 3/29
Students Return From Costa Rica
Friday 4/1
Students Return From France
Monday 4/4
G Day
Classes Resume
Spring Uniform Begins
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Dear Parents, Students, and Friends,
Lenten Prayer "Almighty and Everlasting God,
You have given the human race
Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility.
He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man
And giving His life on the Cross.
Help us to bear witness to You
By following His example of suffering
And make us worthy to share in His Resurrection.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son."
Amen.
May God bless you and your families.
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St. Angela, watch over all our days.
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COUNSELING CENTER
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Congratulations to Alexis Jeynes for being admitted to University of Guelph and awarded a University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship valued at $2,000.
Congratulations to Kailyn Kampert for being awarded the Virginia Tech Scholar Scholarship valued at $6,000 for her first year.
Congratulations to Bailey Garrison for being awarded a Legacy Scholarship from St Joe's University valued at $4,000 over her four years.
College Fair
Sophomores and Juniors - the Spring College Fair is April 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark's High School. Over 100 colleges and universities will be represented.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
The New England Center for Investigative Reporting, based at Boston University's College of Communication, is again offering a unique Investigative Journalism Workshop this summer. This program, now in its eighth year, would be a perfect fit for students who are interested in journalism or writing. Nearly 135 students from 26 states and 15 countries attended last summer's workshop.
Three two-week workshops will begin on June 27. During each session, students participate in seminars and work alongside BU faculty and award-winning local and national journalists on investigative stories that could be published on the center's website or in regional and national publications. Students will live on the BU campus and gain hands-on experience in investigative reporting while developing critical thinking and writing skills.
For more information about this program, visit BU's website and read students' reflections on their experiences at the workshop last summer. Students who require financial aid should apply early, as aid is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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St. Ursula, protect our future.
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GLOBAL EDUCATION
We have 3 hosting spots remaining for our visiting sisters from South Africa. Thank you to the students and families who stepped up to give back to Ursuline already - we are so grateful to you for your continued generosity to the Ursuline community. We are looking for three more families to join this incredible group - please email Mrs. Neill TODAY if you can host! You can download the host application and send it in by email to aneill@ursuline.org. Thank you in advance for your service to our Ursuline community!
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CLASS NEWS
The sophomore class visited the Biggs Art Museum in Dover on Wednesday, March 9 to see the St. John's Bible exhibit, the first illuminated manuscript of a Bible made in over 500 years since the invention of the printing press. Twenty three artists and calligraphers took over 15 years to make it, and the museum was fortunate to get 70 of the 1100+ pages. The Bible was done by St. John's University in MN and in Wales and will be bound in a few years. Students appreciated the beauty of the pages, done much in gold-leaf and also did a scavenger hunt. Reggie Lynch '05 was our tour guide.
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FRESHMAN RETREAT
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CLUB NEWS
TUTU CLUB
The Tutu Club put big smiles on the faces of the students at the Latin Community Center. Last week they brought the beautifully homemade tutus to the center. They all danced and played some games. As you can see from the pictures, it was an outstanding visit.
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 Environmental Club
The Environmental Club decided to enjoy the environment with these warm temperatures! Their next big project will be selling water bottles with an infuser for Earth Day on April 22 and having a guest speaker on creating wells in Africa on Monday, April 4th. There will also be a dress down day for creating new wells in Kenya later in April. Please remember World Water Day is March 22nd, so use water wisely, as access to clean water is much of a concern around the world, including the US. The club will be doing water facts in the upcoming announcements.
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FINE ARTS
YOUR ARE INVITED TO AN EVENING OF THE ARTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH
6PM ART GALLERIES OPEN IN THE UPPER SCHOOL
Sound and Stripes
Photography from Advanced Digital, Photography Club and AP Studio Art 2-D Design Photography students
*All Middle School and Upper School Clay and Sculpture will be showcased in the Auditorium. Every Middle School student will have at least 1 piece on display, so come and share your artwork with your friends and family!
7:00pm CONCERT IN THE ANNA RASKOB AUDITORIUM
MS BAND & CHORUS
US MIXED CHOIR (URSULINE AND SALESIANUM)
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INCREDIBLE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE!
Back by popular demand from last year! Can't miss it!
Come experience the mercy of God's love for each and every one of us through "His" gift of music. "Lenten Sketches" will take you on a spiritual journey through the passion of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This special program will be accompanied by a professional chamber Orchestra, members of the Ursuline Academy 725 Chamber Group, and a 60-piece choir of singers from Ursuline, Salesianum, and St. Helena's Church. The concert is Palm Sunday at 3PM at St. Helena's Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike. Make this your Easter gift to your family.
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ALUMNAE LUNCHEON SPEAKER SERIES
On Thursday, March 10th, students had the privilege of meeting Reggie Lynch, Class of 2005, at our Alumnae Luncheon Speaker Series! Reggie is the Curator Education Fellow at the Biggs Museum in Dover, Delaware.
After graduation at Ursuline, Reggie insisted that she was going to be a big actress in New York City until a study abroad trip in Greece made her fall in love with art. She credits her Ursuline education, specifically her English, Writing, and Art History classes to the ease with which she was able to change her existing career path of drama to art education. She shared stories of the various positions and locations across the country from New York, Philadelphia, LA, and then back to Delaware,which helped her narrow down her passion for adult and high school education programs.
Reggie ended with a note about Serviam. She admitted that as a student at Ursuline from K-12, she was quite familiar with the word "Serviam," but as an adult in the workforce, the idea of giving back to others has been present in every position she has held. Thank you, Reggie, for your visit!
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Youth and Family Mass
March 20th
Christ Our King Parish
WHAT: This year, Ursuline, Salesianum, Padua, Serviam, and Nativity Prep Schools will work together with Christ Our King Parish to provide a Youth and Family Mass once per month. WHERE: Christ Our King Parish WHEN: Mass will take place on the third Sunday of every month at the Christ Our King. Salesianum will host Mass on Sunday, March 20th, at 5pm. WHO: Students of all ages are encouraged to attend the Mass with their families.
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ATHLETICS 
Follow us @UARaiders!
Athletic Update
Basketball: The basketball team will be competing in the DIAA State Championship game tonight at 7:00pm at the Bob Carpenter Center against #3 ranked Sanford. We need all of our fans to come out and support this amazing group of girls! Tickets can still be purchased online at diaa.ticketleap.com or they are available at the door. Ursuline sections are 16 and 17 and student sections are 1-4... please wear RED!! LETS GO UA!!! #thehuntfor16
 Watch the DIAA Girls Basketball Championship! Spring Sports: Spring sports are underway and all teams have been enjoying this beautiful weather! If your daughter has not turned in their sports fee or participation form to the Athletic Office, please do so ASAP. Also, please remember to hand in your Sports Banquet reservation form. The Sports Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 19th.
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CAMPUS MINISTRY
Answer Bishop Malooly's Invitation to put Mercy in Motion
Bishop Malooly invites youth and young adults from all parishes and schools to join him as we come together for the seventh annual Pilgrimage on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Young people from across the diocese will carry the diocesan pilgrimage cross through the streets of Wilmington with the bishop as a representation of Jesus' entry to Jerusalem and his journey on Good Friday to Calvary. The day begins at St. Elizabeth with opening prayer and a concert featuring Noelle Garcia at 10:30 am. We conclude with the 5pm Mass at St. Elizabeth. Don't miss this great opportunity to wrap up your Lenten journey with hundreds of your peers. Cost for the day is $15 or $45 max per family (bring your own lunch). To register with Ursuline, please fill out and return a permission slip and your fee to Ms. Johnson, Mr. Perregrino, Ms. Kane-Smith, or Sr. Betty by March 8th. For more information, or to register as an individual or family, visit http://www.cdowcym.org/events/detail/pilgrimage-2016.
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This summer Ursuline Academy will offer the following sports camps:
1ST State Field Hockey Camp
Above the Net Volleyball Camp
OHP Basketball Camp
FEFFIE BARNHILL Lacrosse Camp
For more information please click here.
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Go full S. T. E. A. M. ahead this summer at Ursuline Academy with S. T. E. A. M. and the Arts!
Middle School Summer Scholars Academy
You will receive a 20% discount if you register before April 15th.
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July 11 - July 22, 2016
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DESIGNER BAG BINGO
This Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Ursuline Auditorium.
Doors open at 6:45 and the first game begins at 7:15.
Tickets are available at the door for $40.00 per person.
Gourmet goodies and pizza will be available for purchase.
All proceeds raised will support the Annual Fund.
Look forward to seeing you there!
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SMARTDRIVE PROMise
RAIDERS: Have you made your smart drive promise yet?
Our School could be awarded up to 500 dollars for our prom and after prom activities, but only if we have the highest percentage of students sign the pledge? You can sign up online at www.smartdrive.com. Click on promise.
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YEARBOOK SALE
Yearbooks are for sale! The yearbook staff has been hard at work capturing and captioning the must-see moments at UA!
Don't miss a chance to preserve your memories of the 2015-2016 year.
It is important to order a copy as supplies are limited.
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RAIDER CLOSET
COME IN AND SEE OUR NEW HALO BANDS!
The Raider Closet will have new hours for the spring semester. Starting Monday, January 25th, the Raider Closet will be open:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am-9:00am
Friday: 2:00pm-3:15pm
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during home basketball games and special events.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
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