Dear SUA Community,
Lelia and I hope that you had a joyful Easter!
Next week is Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week when we honor our amazing teachers and staff members. We have a week of treats and special remembrances planned for them. We would love for parents/guardians to be a part of the week by writing personal notes of appreciation to faculty or staff who have made an impact on your daughter or been particularly helpful. Your daughter could drop them off to Mrs. Bacon, or you could send a note via email to Mrs. Fischesser (jfischesser@saintursula.org); please put “Faculty/Staff Appreciation” in the subject line. Thank you - these notes will mean so much to our faculty and staff!
There has been a lot of excitement in the air since our return from Spring Break: students are very aware that it is only three full weeks before the start of exams on Tuesday, May 20. The countdown to the last day is on!
There is so much that happens during this time of year with wrapping up courses, AP exams, senior events, and all of the end-of-the-year celebrations to honor our students’ accomplishments this year. As a parent/guardian, believe me, I know it is a challenge to keep up with schedules that are so tight in the weeks ahead. I thought it might be most helpful to share a list of school events and any schedule variations so that you can keep your calendars organized. The two-week calendar will also be a great reference too.
If you are a parent/guardian of a senior, here are the Senior Events reminders that were sent at the beginning of the 4th quarter.
Wednesday, April 30 - Fine Arts Showcase, 6-8:30 pm
6 pm Art Gallery open in the East Foyer
7 pm Concert in Theater featuring our Concert Choir, SUAVE, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble as well as members of our Dance Ensemble and Fundamentals of Storytelling and Dance class.
Thursday, May 1: Gold Bell Schedule, classes start at 8:30 am
3-5 pm Global Scholars Capstone Gallery Walk in Keller. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our Global Scholars program and see the capstone projects of the Class of 2025’s Global Scholars.
Friday, May 2: No classes for Seniors, regular schedule for grades 9-11
8 am Graduation practice in the Gym for Class of 2025
11 am May Crowning and Baccalaureate Mass for Class of 2025 in Gym, 10:30 am arrival time
7 pm SUAVE Showcase in Theater
Monday, May 5-Friday, May 16: AP Exams
Wednesday, May 7:
Gold Bell Schedule, Classes start at 8:30am
Declaration Day during 5th bell for Seniors and students in grades 9-11
Wednesday, May 14:
Senior Exams, Graduations tickets available for pick-up from Mrs. Bacon
Thursday, May 15:
Senior Exams
4 pm Senior Tea, 3:30-3:45 pm arrival time for Seniors and their guests in the Gym
Friday, May 16:
Graduation practice at the Taft, 8 am
2 pm Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2025 in Gym
Sunday, May 18:
Graduation for the Class of 2025 at the Taft, 2 pm
Monday, May 19:
Senior Parade for the Class of 2026, no parking or drop-off in the front circle from 7:30-8 am
Tuesday, May 20:
Exams, classes C and A
Wednesday, May 21:
Exams, classes D and B
If you have any questions, please reach out! Thank you for your continued support and flexibility with these year-end schedules. Your partnership is an important part of making certain that we have a smooth and memorable finish to the school year for our students.
Go Bulldogs!
Kathy