thursday, september 17 homeroom - ursuline academy · parents and students a one hour presentation...
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September 4, 2015 Calendar of Events September 7 Labor Day – No School September 8 Late Arrival – Early Birds begin at 8:50; Homeroom begins at 9:20am September 11 Freshmen Gift Gathering Party September 23 Perfectionism Presentation Principal’s Message Thanks for your cooperation in the parking lot at dismissal, in particular keeping the main drive and the circle clear for busses. It does make the dismissal process move more smoothly.
I hope that you will be able to join us for Parent Night on Thursday, September 17. We will begin with “Homeroom” at 7:00pm. Your daughters will complete a schedule next week for you to follow, which will provide you with an opportunity to meet her teachers. Please contact the main office if you have any questions regarding this event. As noted on our calendar, we will have our first late arrival of the year on Tuesday, September 8. Early Birds begin at 8:50, and Homeroom will begin at 9:20. Students will be following Activity Schedule 1 on Tuesday as well as the other Tuesdays we have late arrival for our faculty meetings. Guidance Department News Welcome to a new and exciting academic year. We are looking forward to working with you and your daughter. The Freshman/Sophomore counselors will be working with the following students this year: Katie Hausfeld will work with students last names A-G; Katy Zwolinski will work with students H-M and Marilyn Grendel will work with students N-Z. Counselors will see students individually for academic, social/emotional concerns and also facilitate Freshman and Sophomore Guidance classes.
Freshman Guidance this quarter will focus on helping freshmen with orientation to high school and strategies for success. Sophomore Guidance this quarter will focus on transitioning into sophomore year by helping students set academic and extracurricular goals. Classes will also focus on test preparation and identification of strengths and interests. Junior/Senior Counselors will be working with the following students this year: Michelle Byrd: Abdel-Aziz, Summer - Duma, Jennifer Seniors Abele, Claire - Folan, Gabrielle Juniors Liz Vorholt: Ellis, Caroline - Lucas, Kirsten Seniors Foster, Elizabeth - Kofron, Anna Juniors Vicki Zaya: Maloney, Elizabeth - Schmitt, Lily Seniors Kunkel, Mary - Reeves, Destiny Juniors Kristin Tiffany: Schrieber, Sarah - Yeager, Logan Seniors Rege, Rashmi - Williams, Natalie Juniors Each junior and senior will work with her counselor for all academic, personal and college counseling needs. The counselor assignments are to provide continuity and support beginning in the junior year and continuing through the important senior year. All juniors will complete College Planning, a requirement for graduation and an important component of the college search and application process. Jenny Foertsch is our Administrative Assistant. Her office is located in the guidance area at the top of the stairs in the Schott Building. Susan Kellison is Administrative Assistant for Auxiliary Services. School Psychologists Kim Jewett and Alexis Nordrum will be available to students in all grades for individual counseling, group counseling and crisis intervention. They are also available to teachers and parents for consultation regarding any social, emotional or learning concerns they may have about their student(s). Ms. Jewett will be in the building Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Mrs. Nordrum will be in Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our Academic Language Consultant is Patt Zurlinden, and is available to all students to work individually or in small groups to provide curriculum-based interventions. The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) will be administered here on Wednesday, October 14. All sophomores and juniors will be participating. Both students and parents are invited to talk with the many College Admissions Counselors visiting Ursuline Academy this fall. The dates and times of college visits will be listed on a link on the homepage of our website. College entrance test dates and deadlines for 2015-2016 are: Test Test Date Registration Deadline SAT I/II October 3 September 3 ACT October 24 September 18 SAT I/II November 7 October 9
SAT I/II December 5 November 5 ACT December 12 November 6 SAT I/II January 23 December 28 ACT February 5 January 5 SAT I only March 5 February 5 ACT April 9 March 4 SAT I/II May 7 April 8 SAT I/II June 4 May 5 ACT June 11 May 6 Library Volunteers Needed Ursuline’s library has need for some volunteers for the 2015-2016 school year. This involves dispensing library materials for students as well as helping prepare materials for use and a variety of other jobs. The morning shift for volunteers is from 9am until noon. The afternoon shift is from noon until 2:45pm. Contact Julie Burwinkel [email protected] if you are interested in any of the following shifts:
1. Second Monday morning 2. Fourth Monday morning 3. Fifth Monday morning 4. Third Tuesday morning 5. Fourth Tuesday morning 6. First Wednesday morning 7. Fifth Wednesday morning 8. Second Thursday morning 9. Third Thursday morning 10. Fifth Thursday morning 11. Fourth Friday morning 12. Fifth Friday morning
From the Billing Office A reminder that a $30 late fee will be assessed to accounts for payments that are not received to FACTS by the scheduled due date. You may go into your FACTS account and set up email payment reminders. Please call the business office with questions.
Ursuline Academy’s Ultimate Auction
at the home of Dave and Kathy Dorger Schmitt ’81(Meredith ’14, Lily ’16, Francie and Hollis ’19)
6655 Wyman Lane, Indian HillCincinnati, OH 45243
Join us for hors d’oeuvres, desserts and an opportunity to meet other Freshmen parents and their daughters while supporting the school’s largest fundraising event. Dress is casual.
Fun activities will be available for the Class of 2019 to become better acquainted!
Please RSVP by September 2nd, with the enclosed envelope or online at www.ursulineacademy.org
Guests are encouraged to bring a donation for the 2015 Ultimate.
You and your daughter are invited to attend the
Freshmen Gift Gathering Party
Hosted by:Steven and Lynn Woerter Beitman ’85David and Maryanne BirdsallClark and Elizabeth Gosiger Burk ’87Thomas and Jennifer ConcannonJohn and Kimberly Payne GaHo ’93Pat and Madeline Bruemmer Gilligan ’87Don and Tracey GinneKKevin and Elizabeth Jackson Glass ’92Gary and Amy HagedornMarOn and Mary Bohmer Herrington ’86Michael and Kelly Hugenberg Joe and Kris KowaleskiCarter and Suzanne Cahill McNabb ’90Daniel and Amy MeyerAli Minai and Soumya PatnaikPeter and Lynn OlmstedLarry House and Janine Pacher ’79Mark and Karen Egan Ringswald ’82Christopher and Nancy SayreDave and Kathy Dorger SchmiH ’81John and Lisa SchmitzMolly Seeck Brian and Terri ShannonThomas and Gretchen SlabeGreg and Elizabeth Mueller Smith ’84Thomas and Laura VarleyDon and Gina VonderhaarTim and Donna WalkerScoH and Nancy Reichert Wandtke ’85
Name __________________________________________________ Phone ____________________
Looking forward to the party! Number Attending: ______________
Sorry, we can’t make it, but we wouldlove to donate the following gift(s): _____________________________________________________
Friday, September 11, 20157:00pm to 9:00pm
in support of
Welcome Class of 2019 Parents!
Celebrating the Creative Spirit
Thank you for your support of Ursuline Academy and the Class of 2019!
The Ultimate Auction accumulates hundreds of donated gifts to ensure the success of this all important event that raises funds to enhance our daughters’ education. While any gift is greatly appreciated, here are a few items from our wish list:
✤ Tickets to Events: Sports (Professional or Collegiate), Theater, Concert, Keeneland, Golf Tournaments, Indy 500
✤ Electronics: Portable Speakers, iPad, iPhone, Laptop Computer, Printer, Headphones, TV✤ Travel: Use of Vacation Homes, Airline tickets, Hotel Accommodations or Any Vacation
Package✤ Sporting Equipment or Memorabilia: Golf Clubs, Pool Table, Bicycles, Ping Pong Table,
Autographed Balls, Jerseys, Photos, etc.....✤ One-‐of-‐a-‐Kind Experiences: Shadow Day for a Student, Helicopter Ride, Tastings, Parties,
Luxury Car Rental for a Day or Weekend✤ Jewelry and Fashion: Stylish Accessories of All Kinds✤ Home: Artwork, Small Kitchen Appliances, Serving Pieces, Outdoor Grill and Furniture,
Rugs, Landscaping Supplies or Services✤ Gift Cards: Restaurants, Salons, Shops, Hotels and More✤ Cash Donation of Any Amount
What types of items are donated at a Gift Gathering Party?
What is the Ultimate Auction?The Ultimate Auction is the largest annual fundraising event for Ursuline Academy. This evening of goodwill celebrates the spirit of the Ursuline Community. The proceeds support student scholarships, tuition assistance, educational programs, and overall academic excellence that beneUit every student. This year marks the 33rd Annual Ursuline Auction and the theme, “Ultimately Art, Celebrating the Creative Spirit”, will surely provide a festive backdrop to an elegant evening of dining, live and silent auctions, performances and fellowship. It is a tradition that is made possible by the generous donations of parents, alums, friends and the business community.
What is the Freshmen Gift Gathering Party?
Would you like to be a sponsor of the Ultimate Auction?The Ultimate Auction has many opportunities for businesses and individuals to partner with the Ursuline Community! Becoming a sponsor is a great way to promote your products or services to a targeted group of current and potential customers. Over 400 people will be in attendance at this event and our sponsors, depending on their level of support, are included in a variety of promotional materials and highlighted throughout the auction. Sponsorships range from the $250 Bronze level to the Presenting level of $10,000. Please see the enclosed Sponsorship sheet for more details.
You are invited to one of Ursuline’s most popular social events of the season! A gift gathering party is a wonderful celebration of the Ursuline community and an opportunity to meet many new friends. This party is speciUically for freshmen parents and their daughters so that the class of 2019 can become better acquainted. Guests are asked to bring a gift to help support the Ursuline Ultimate Auction which will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer, contact:Marla Hricovsky, Ursuline Academy Auction Coordinator513-‐791-‐5794 or [email protected]
Lori and Bill Hogan, Ellen and Tony Tulisiak, Auction Co-‐Chairs
Ursuline Academy is pleased to offer to parents and students a one hour presentation on:
How to Manage Perfectionism, presented by Charles F. Brady, PhD, ABPP, Lindner Center of HOPE
Psychologist
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Ursuline Academy Besl Theatre 7:00 PM
RSVP by Sept 21st appreciated
Walk-ins Welcome [email protected]
Objectives:
Attendees will be able to identify at least 4 subtypes of perfectionism
Attendees will develop a greater understanding of the link between perfectionism and anxiety and be able to identify warning signs of unhealthy perfectionism.
Attendees will learn several self coaching and behavioral strategies to tame unhealthy perfectionism.
Sponsored by the Ursuline Parents’ Association
Parents, Alums, Faculty, Students and Friends
paintings drawings sculptures photography stained-glass pottery poetry jewelry quilts
vocal performances writing graphic design calligraphy fashion musical performances crafts
culinary creations....endless possibilities!Please help support Ursuline Academy by sharing your creative expertise!
All donations must be submitted by October 1, 2015. Contact Marla Hricovsky, UA Auction Coordinator at [email protected] for additional information.
CallingAll
Artists
CallingAll
Artists
Would you consider donating an artistic creation to the 2015 Ultimate Auction? This year’s auction theme is “Ultimately Art - Celebrating the Creative Spirit”. We hope to feature the abundant talent of our community in a special silent auction section showcasing a wide variety of creative masterpieces and opportunities for creative instruction. We are in need of:
LEARN HOW AN ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE WORKS… FROM A PRO!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and their Parents
WHEN: Monday, September 14
WHERE: Moeller Auditorium
TIME: 7-9 PM
Would you like to know how an admissions committee makes decisions about its applicants? How these committees determine which students are admitted into their colleges and universities?
The 2015 Cincinnati Jesuit Excellence Tour, composed of admissions officers from 13 Jesuit schools throughout the US, is proud to announce a new initiative at Moeller on Monday, September 14, from 7-9 PM.
Students from Moeller, Mount Notre Dame High School, St. Ursula Academy, and Ursuline Academy, along with their parents, are invited to the Case Study Program that will provide them with an inside look into the application process.
RSVP using the following link:
https://netmoeller.moeller.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=1975
Feel free to contact Mr. Brian Gilronan, [email protected], or call 791-1680, ext. 1231, if you have
questions regarding the evening.
AGENDA
7:00 PM Welcome and Introduction to the Case Study Program
7:15 PM Case Study Small-Group Discussions
8:00 PM Results Reporting to the Large Group
8:30 PM Results Discussion
We hope to see you there!
The Moeller Guidance and Counseling Department