Upcoming Dates
May 2 Math Placement Test
May 2 Class of 2028 Student Social, Parent Orientation, and Sports Night
May 3-5 SUA Play: The Revlon Girl
May 5 HS Mother/Daughter Event
May 9 Term 4 Senior Exams - Blocks 4/5
May 10 Term 4 Senior Exams - Blocks 1/2
May 10 Graduation Cap and Gown Distribution
May 13 Term 4 Senior Make-up Exams
May 14 Junior/Senior Honors Night
May 15 Freshman/Sophomore Honors Assembly
May 15 The Merici Society Senior Brunch
May 15 May Crowning
May 16 Class of 2024 Baccalaureate
May 17 Senior Mother-Daughter Luncheon
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Dear SUA Families,
Students in SUA's Community Art and Production class completed a mural for the First Tee Lake Erie space within Boys and Girls Clubs in Toledo's Reynolds Corner neighborhood. First Tee and Boys and Girls Clubs will unveil the mural on Thursday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m. The SUA community is invited to attend the mural unveiling at the Boys and Girls Club (4700 Hill Ave.)!
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Mary
Mary Werner '74
SUA President
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STEM Club Updates
Guest Speaker
On Thursday, May 2, the STEM Club is hosting a virtual guest speaker! Dr. Karen Greco is a retired adult nurse practitioner with a specialty in cancer genetics/genomics. In her talk, "My Unexpected Nursing Journey: Five Lives and Many Letters," she will share her journey through various careers in nursing and discuss options in the field. Her presentation will be from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in Room 25. It is open to all JA and high school students, faculty, and staff. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Jennifer Greco at jgreco@toledosua.org.
Space Technology Challenge
Last week, the SUA STEM Club won the Best in Show award in the Space Station Technology Challenge! The girls took a training course to learn about the International Space Station, then they designed and presented a new technology that could improve life for astronauts on the International Space Station. Our Arrows proposed new ways of growing plants to create space-efficient indoor gardens on the International Space Station.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we will come together as a school community on Thursday, May 2, to participate in activities supporting positive mental health. These activities will include a short walk around our school grounds and other mindfulness activities. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will also provide resources for our students. On Thursday, students are permitted to wear tennis shoes.
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Class of 2025 BGSU College Application Day
Bowling Green State University is hosting a free application day exclusively for rising seniors at SUA. There’s no commitment to BGSU when submitting an early application. Students who apply early will have maximum scholarship opportunities.
A BGSU admissions representative will be at SUA on Friday, May 10, during seminar and lunch, in the Chapel. Students need to bring a fully-charged laptop and a copy of their activities resume. Your daughter must register for the program at the link below by Friday, May 3.
- Mrs. Tobias, College Counselor
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Vaccinations
Parents of current 6th graders—Two shots are required by the State of Ohio for admittance into 7th grade: a Tdap booster and the meningitis vaccine.
Parents of current Juniors—The meningitis vaccine is required by the State of Ohio for admittance into 12th grade.
If you have not done so already, plan to have your daughter receive these shots. Please return an up-to-date vaccine list so she is eligible to start the 2024-25 school year.
If your daughter has already had these shots, provide SUA with a completed vaccine list. You may email the list to Nurse Lauran Graves at lgraves@toledosua.org, fax to (419) 534-5777, or bring it in to the Main Office.
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Graduation Announcements
Senior parents—if you need extra graduation announcements, you may purchase them in the Main Office for $1.95 per announcement.
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Attendance Office Protocols
Absences
All absences must be reported to the attendance line at (419) 329-2222 by 9:00 a.m. This line is available 24 hours a day for messages.
Appointments
For early dismissals because of appointments, etc., please send a note with your daughter before school starts so that her dismissal can be recorded in PowerSchool well before the appointment time. Runners are not available to retrieve students from classes for last-minute dismissals. Students will exit the building at the Main door after signing out in the attendance office. Please wait in your car at that door to pick her up. Doctor, dental, etc. notes are required following all appointments.
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Parent Volunteers and Waffle Irons Needed!
The Merici Society needs your help to host the annual Senior Brunch. We prepare fresh-cooked waffles with special toppings and a few other goodies. The brunch will take place on Wednesday, May 15, before May Crowning in the South Dining Commons. The waffles will be made in the Life Skills Room next to the Teacher's Lounge.
This event requires the effort of many parents, so please consider helping our seniors experience a long-standing SUA tradition as their days at SUA come to a close.
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BAND App Communications
The Merici Society has mainstreamed all forms of communication by using the BAND App. The app is used to share information about The Merici Society, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities. Join using the QR code below or click here if viewing on your mobile device.
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OHSAA Divisions Update
The OHSAA has expanded the number of divisions in Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball to seven, and in Soccer to five. Placement in a division is based on school enrollment figures. The 64 schools in Ohio with the largest female enrollments are placed in Division 1, the next 64 largest schools are placed in Division 2, and the remaining schools are divided equally among the other divisions.
Staring in fall 2024, SUA's athletic teams will compete in the following divisions during the OHSAA tournament:
- Cross Country—Division 1
- Golf—Division 1
- Soccer—Division 2
- Tennis—Division 1
- Volleyball—Division 3
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Arrows Booster Club - Seeking Board Members
The Arrows Booster Club is looking for parents interested in being on the Board to replace outgoing members. If you are interested, please fill out the application linked below by Friday, May 10. A vote is scheduled for the next Arrows Booster Club Board meeting on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m.
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Spring Athletics Update
The next Crew regatta will be the Mitten Sprints on May 4.
The Lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Academy on Wednesday and Northview on Friday! The Arrows fell short to Ottawa Hills on Monday. Next, the team will compete against Kingswood on Wednesday for Senior Night.
The Softball team lost to Rossford on Thursday, split with St. Mary’s on Friday, and lost to Our Lady of Mercy on Tuesday. The team will finish its season by playing Divine Child on Wednesday and Northview on Saturday.
The Track and Field team will travel to Van Buren on Wednesday and Clay on Friday.
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Congratulations to SUA's Senior Athlete of the Week,
Mariah Britsch!
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Monthly Angela Reflection
by Sr. Donna Frey, OSU
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Mission Statement
Founded in the Ursuline tradition and rooted in the Catholic faith, St. Ursula Academy educates each young woman, transforming her through intellectual inquiry, personal growth, spiritual formation, and compassionate service, empowering her to lead confidently in a global society.
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