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An Ursuline Prayer

Gracious God, we come before you and ask for your blessing. Give us the grace to model the Ursuline values of service, courtesy, loyalty, and courage, by attitude and action. Guide us, that in the spirit of St. Angela our relationships with others may be rooted in reverence, respect, and loving-kindness. Let deep faith, trust and joy give energy to our efforts as we seek to serve you and your people with generous and open hearts. Grant this in Jesus’ name and through the intercession of St. Angela. �Amen.

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Peggy Slater

President

Welcome back!�You made it!

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Mark Michalski

Principal

Welcome & Odds and Ends

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Excessive Absences

It is important for your daughter to be physically present in school.
If a student misses 8 days in a particular class, an email will go out to you stating that your daughter is in danger of losing a letter grade.
If a student misses 10 days in a class in a semester:

Lose a letter grade in that course.
You may appeal to administration with documentation.

If a student misses 15 days in a class in a semester, she will be administratively withdrawn from the class. There is no appeal.

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College Applications

Please refer to the email sent on August 26 regarding the college application process. This information was also shared with seniors and has been added to their 2027-College Planning Google Classroom.

The counselors are currently meeting individually with seniors to discuss college applications. Parents are welcome to attend. An email link was shared with seniors last week to schedule the meeting.

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Dress Code Reminders + Senior Updates

Seniors have extra privileges, including some uniform updates.

High-tops, short Ugg style boots, senior polos, monogrammed skirts, flared black leggings, college tees/sweatshirts on Fridays for the second semester

Must still always wear the skirt, unrolled, no shorter than fingertip length.
Shirt must always be tucked in.
Cannot wear joggers or sweats.
Senior uniform exemptions do not apply when it is dress uniform day.

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Senior Off-Campus Privileges

Seniors have the ability to leave during their regularly scheduled study hall. This does not include if a teacher is absent.
Seniors may come in late (by 9:15 on a regular day), leave during the middle, or leave early (1:45 on a regular day).
Seniors may not skip Activity Period or Insieme time.
Seniors who do not sign in/out correctly will lose this privilege for two weeks.

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First Period Tardies

A student is considered tardy to school if she is not in the classroom at the starting bell (8:00 am or 10:00 am for late start schedule).
If a student arrives late, she must sign in at the Merici office. If she arrives later than 30 minutes after the start, it is considered an absence.
If a student arrives late to school five times (in a semester), she will serve a detention.
You do not need to call the main office to let them know that your daughter is late because of traffic, it is still a tardy.

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Senior Year Highlights

Senior Class Website - link will go out in Newsletter this week + Email Blast
Prom - May 7th at Fox Run in Eureka
Graduation and Alumnae Induction Practice - May 19 (9am-1pm)
Alumnae Induction Ceremony - May 21
Baccalaureate Mass & Dinner - May 20 (6pm-9pm)
Graduation - 5:30pm-7:00pm on Front Campus - May 23

Rain plan: 5:30 in UA Gym

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Theme for the School Year

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Campus Ministry

ALL SCHOOL MASS

Dress Uniform unless specified
Parents are welcome to attend

CLASS PARENT MASS

One class per quarter- Wednesday, October 7th, 8am in chapel
Breakfast to follow

PARENTS IN PRAYER

October 14th: 8:00-9:30 Mother/Daughter Rosary Making
April 21: 8:00-9:30 Faith Sharing and Fellowship with a guest speaker

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Campus Ministry

RETREATS

Kairos

K51: January 6-9, 2027
K52: January 14-17, 2027

Optional student retreat for seniors. Hope everyone will attend.
Pallottine Renewal Center and travel by bus.
Parents will receive detailed letter explaining this retreat.

Service Opportunity

Lead Sophomore retreat on November 9th

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Campus Ministry

SERVICE

120 Hour Requirement

All hours are due by December 1st to keep senior privileges
Junior service= 60 hours
60 hours of service on their own
Opportunities are sent directly to students doubling of service hours: 240 hours by April 15, 2027

Mobileserve (online service hour tracking)
Service Trip: Urban Immersion trip to Chicago working with the Br. David Darst Center, Juniors and Seniors

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Sisterhood Global Immersion Trips coming this spring 2027

Feb. 17-18 Ursuline High School in Wimbledon, England, visiting here
March 12-24, 2027 Trip to Ireland, England, and France

Informational meeting Monday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom

April 12-24, 2027 Blanche De Castille in Nantes, France, visiting here

Looking for host families for two weeks
More information coming in the Newsletter

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Do something, get moving, risk new things, pray … and then be ready for big surprises.

St. Angela Merici