Saturday 5/21
Soccer 1st Round
Tennis 1st & 2nd Rounds
DIAA Track Championships
Monday 5/23
F Day
Senior Math & World Language Exam
Tennis Quarters
Tuesday 5/24
Sophomore Serviam Ceremony & Dinner
Tennis Semis
LAX Quarters
Wednesday 5/25
Senior English And Make Up Exams
Soccer Quarters
Tennis Finals
Track Meet Of Champions
Thursday 5/26
B Day
Senior Theology Exam
Senior Awards Ceremony
Soccer Quarters
Friday 5/27
Faculty In Service Day
No School For Students
Saturday 5/28
Softball 1st Round
Sunday 5/29
Senior Prom
Monday 5/30
Memorial Day
School Closed
Tuesday 5/31
C Day
12:00 Dismissal
Softball Quarters
LAX Championships
Wednesday 6/1
12:00 Dismissal
Soccer Semis
Thursday 6/2
E Day
12:00 Dismissal
Graduation and Baccalauareate Rehearsal For Seniors
Senior "Never Say Goodbye" Picnic
Softball Semis
Friday 6/3
F Day
12:00 Dismissal
Formal Uniform Required
Awards Ceremony
Last Day Of School
Soccer Finals
Saturday 6/4
Baccalaureate Mass
SAT's
Soccer Finals
Soccer Finals
Sunday 6/5
Graduation
Links
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"Give good example-teaching more by what you do than what you say." St. Angela Merici
Dear Parents, Students and Friends,
U Impact is a campaign created by Erin McNichol's Communication Arts class to engage the student body in the idea of creating more moments of kindness for one another. The students based their campaign on school data and research, and the girls discussed numerous ways that they "impact" one another. The class created a kindness event each month. Their grand finale event for the 2015-2016 school year was a biodegradable balloon launch on the steps of Cool Springs Park this morning to encourage everyone to release hostilities and move forward in a positive way. Following the launch, the girls celebrated in the sun with water ice.
May God bless you and your families.
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St. Angela, watch over all our days.
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IMPORTANT
BUS TIME CHANGE 
Due to our end of the year half days, there will be only one pick up at noon from May 31st to June 3rd . There will be no 2:45 bus.
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SENIOR CLASS NEWS
Important Upcoming Dates
May 23-25
Senior Exams
May 26
8:00-9:30 - Senior Theology Final
9:30-10:00 - Break and Line Up
10:00 - 11:15 - Senior Awards Assembly (Auditorium)
11:15 - 11:45 - Senior class meeting regarding Prom/After Prom, graduation caps and gowns will be distributed.
All lockers and the lounge must be cleaned out by the end of the day.
May 29
Senior Prom - University and Whist Club, 7:00pm to 11:00pm
After Prom - Siegel JCC, 11:15pm to 1:00am
June 2
8:00am- 2:00pm - Mandatory Rehearsals and Events
June 4
4:30pm- Baccalaureate Mass and Alumnae Induction
Report to school at 4:00pm.
June 5
4:00 PM - Graduation
Report to school by 2:50 PM.
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COUNSELING CENTER
The following students have completed their training and are now available to help as Peer Counselors. They can be contacted via their Ursuline e-mail address:
Natalie Baag
Olivia Barone
Molly Casey
Emma Corson
Destiny Dennis
Cara Grzybowski
Dia Halakos
Frankie Kokoszka
Kayla Larmore
Carter Vari
What is a Peer Counselor?
A peer counselor is a fellow student who has been specially trained to provide the following confidential services for other students:
- to be a good, non-judgmental listener when a student needs someone to talk to and doesn't feel comfortable talking to an adult;
- to help students with problem-solving;
- to refer students directly to sources of help when the situation calls for it.
When you say "confidential", what do you mean?
Peer counselors are bound by a code of ethics, as are professional counselors. This code says that a peer counselor may not and will not tell anyone about what you have said unless there is a danger to yourself or others. In that case, a peer counselor is ethically and legally bound to refer the problem to a mental health professional. Even when the peer counselors are being supervised by the Counseling Staff as part of their on-going training, names of students will never be used. Only general situations will be reviewed to be sure they are being handled appropriately.
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The Perry Outreach Program
The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience for high school women who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.
The program will be on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. They are now seeking applicants for their Baltimore, MD program. Participants should be women in grades 10 and up with an expressed interest in science, medicine and/or engineering. Applicants should fill out our online application in advance of the September 15, 2016 application deadline.
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FINE ARTS
FEELS LIKE SPRING AT THE SALESIANUM CONCERT
Celina Ceballos cringes after Will Rotsche makes an impromptu proposal in an amazing rendition of "Yellow Bird" - a Latin song about the pitfalls of romance. The choir had the audience in the palm of their hands with performances of songs from South Africa, to fifties doo-wop, to rousing gospel pieces. Temperatures were rising higher and higher as the choir stomped, clapped and sang their way into the hearts of the audience. The concert officially closed the 2015-2016 season leaving the audience wanting more. Planning for next year is already in the works with a trip to NYC, canoeing down the Brandywine, Night at the Queen, and of course, back by popular demand, Lenten Sketches with a professional orchestra. Students interested in joining choir for the 2016-2017 season may contact Mr. Louden at jlouden@ursuline.org
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Communication Arts Class Tours The Archer Group
Comm Arts class inside the Agency at Bob's Diner with UA Alumna Betsy Carter, class of 2008 !
Eleven students from Communication Arts visited The Archer Group, a local digital ad agency, on Thursday. We were Hosted by Betsy Carter, Ursuline class of 2008, the class was given a personal tour and a chance to talk to four communications professionals in the areas of Human Resource, creative, social media and accounts management.
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Student Artwork on Display at the Museum
The Delaware Art Museum is hosting a Diocesan Art Exhibit from May 20-28th. Ursuline is participating, and there will be work there from the Upper School Clay and Sculpture class. There will be an Open House on May 26th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Come and support your classmates and their accomplishments!
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CAMPUS MINISTRY
New Eucharistic Ministers Commissioned at the Marian Liturgy
Maeve Russo, Erin O'Doherty, Mrs. Colon, Mrs. O'Doherty, Mrs. Barillare, and Mrs. Ferrier were newly commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers at Wednesday's Marian Liturgy. As an extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, these six ladies will be tasked with the responsibility of being an example of Christ in our community as well as distributing communion at Liturgies. During the Mass, Fr. Ed gave a blessing to each of the new ministers to help them fulfill their duties. God bless Maeve, Erin, Holly, Kelly, Erin, and Marie.
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CLASS NEWS
The sophomore theology classes enjoyed the visit this week of Cecilia Cicone, class of 2013. CeCe graduated from Catholic University this past weekend and will enter the Daughters of St. Paul in September, a religious order that works in communications and publishing. She described her faith journey from her time here at Ursuline, through her college years, and a very special study abroad to Rome. Students asked very good questions. We wish CeCe all the best as she begins to live, learn, and serve with the Pauline Sisters in St. Louis.
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Honors Spanish V
As a culminating event for the end of their high school Spanish career, the students in Mrs. Ponte's Honors Spanish V class completed the year by presenting research projects in which they asked questions about communities in the Spanish-speaking world and investigated the answers. To share what they learned, the girls each made a website incorporating images, videos, links, and the results of their research. Project topics included efforts to reduce crime in Colombia, US drug addiction and its effect on corruption in Mexican government, definitions of beauty in Mexico, the protection of the environment in Costa Rica, and more.
The students who participated in this project were Brianna Altmaier, Liz Baffone, Nina Budischak, Katie Corbino, Elise Cutrona, Julia Glessner, Gina Hallman, Katie Hosey, Cecilia Iversen, Sarah Quillen, Elexa Thomas, and Olivia Troisi.
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ANNUAL FUND
HEY PARENTS!
If you haven't done so already, give to the ANNUAL FUND!
Don't Delay! Make your gift TODAY!
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Attention 7th grade parents-Ursuline Academy is excited to introduce a Mathematics Test Prep course to help prepare your daughter for the eighth grade admissions/scholarship test in November. Information and registration for the course is offered to you, our UA families, five days before we open the program to outside students. This course will be offered Tuesday, June 21st through Thursday, June 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A second session has been added June 28-June 30th , 9:30 - 11:30am. The cost for the course is $125. Click here for details.
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BUY BACK BOOK TIME
Get Bucks For Books
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016
8:00am - 3:00pm
Onsite buy back and rental return
Ursuline Academy Room 1
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St. Ursula, protect our future.
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ATHLETICS
RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY ALL OUR GIRLS JUST WANT TO PLAY!
Best of luck to our athletic teams as they enter the postseason!
Lacrosse: The lacrosse team earned the #8 seed and will take on St. Andrews today in the first round of the DIAA State Lacrosse Tournament. The game will be played at 5:30 at Serviam. Since this is a tournament game, there is a $5 admission for all parents and students.
Track and Field: The track and field team will be participating in the DIAA State Track meet today at Dover High School. The meet will run from 3:00-6:00 on Friday and 11:00am-4:00 on Saturday.
Soccer: The soccer team earned the #11 seed and will be competing in the first round of the soccer State Tournament. They will take on Sanford at 7:00 on Saturday 5/21 at Caravel. This is a tournament game, so there will be a $5 admission charge for parents and students.
Tennis: The tennis team is competing today in the DIAA State Tournament.
Emma Derr (1st singles) @ UD Fieldhouse
Dia Halakos (2nd singles) at St. Andrews vs. Newark
Nina Kegelman (3rd singles) at St. Andrews vs. Tower Hill
Alyssa Irons and Megan Roesser (1st doubles) at Middletown
Kayla Larmore and Emma Corson (2nd doubles) at Appoquinimick vs. Caesar Rodney
Softball: The softball team has 3 regular season games left. Friday @ Dickinson at 3:45, Monday @ Midway vs. Charter at 3:45, Tuesday @ Midway vs. Smyrna at 3:45.
Golf: A select number of our golfers will be participating in the first ever Women's Invitational match, sponsored by Ursuline Academy. This match will take place on Tuesday at Delcastle and is for qualifying golfers from across the state that didn't make the DIAA state tournament.
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UNIFORM RESALE JUNE 1ST 9am to 1pm AUDITORIUM
Donations are being accepted! It's almost that time of year again......
Please donate gently used uniforms for the Middle School and Upper School Resale on June 1st.
Donations are accepted for each school in their main offices.
SENIORS, PLEASE DONATE YOUR UNIFORMS.
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RAIDER CLOSET
0nly two weeks left for shopping!
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am-9:00am
Friday: 2:00pm-3:15pm
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Tomorrow is Armed Forces Day .Thank you to everyone from the five branches who are currently or have served in the past. Without you, we wouldn't enjoy the freedoms we currently have. Happy National Armed Forces Day!
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Have a wonderful weekend!
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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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