Dear SUA Community,

The big news this week is that Dr. Lisa Damour is coming - virtually - to Saint Ursula Academy!  Dr. Damour is a nationally recognized psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of  The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, Under Pressure, and Untangled.  Dr. Damour was also the consultant for Pixar on Inside Out 2.  She knows teenagers!  If you would like to learn more about her work, HERE is Dr. Damour’s bio.

In addition to knowing teenagers, Dr. Damour knows SUA - through prior speaking engagements and her collaborations with the Ursuline Education Network (UEN).  She will be speak across several sessions with students, parents/guardians, and faculty and staff.  A common theme of Dr. Damour’s presentations to all three groups is “courageous conversations” and how they build connections and community.  She will emphasize with our students how sharing their authentic voice strengthens relationships and deepens our sisterhood.

The parent/guardian presentation is Thursday evening, October 2, 7-8 pm.  The specific topic of her presentation is one that will resonate with all parents/guardians navigating the teenage years with a young woman they love:  Courageous Conversations:  How to Talk to Girls about Delicate Topics and Everything Else.  

Dr. Damour’s presentation is sure to offer insight and guidance and will be well worth your time.  It is not too late to join us.  Here is the info that you will need:

SUA Parents/Guardians + Dr. Lisa Damour: Courageous Conversations: How to Talk to Girls about Delicate Topics and Everything Else

Thursday, October 2 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wvq-sywx-mkq

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 225-434-0174‬ PIN: ‪612 802 015‬#

Speaking of our strong SUA community, one of the many things I love about SUA is how intentionally we foster sisterhood through our non-academic programming.  Led entirely by our amazing Student Council, a Talent Show last Thursday gave students the opportunity to shine and support one another in a fun and meaningful way.  The assembly had an especially memorable surprise ending when the faculty and staff broke out into a flash mob.  The moment became even more special when many of our students, led by our spirited seniors, jumped in to join them.  Those times of fun and being together lift our spirits and remind us how awesome our community really is.

Go Bulldogs!

Kathy Restle 

This Week at SUA:  Reminders and tips to help your Bulldog in the week ahead

• This is Hispanic Heritage Month, and education and experiences are happening for each grade level, usually during students’ Merici Time in the upcoming weeks.  Please take some time to discuss with your daughter what she has learned.
• Friday, October 3:  Late start - classes start at 8:45 am.
• Make-up picture day is Friday, October 3, in the Parlor Conference Room.
• Wednesday, October 8, 6-8 pm, on campus:  Parents of students in grades 9-11 are encouraged to attend College Night, a program full of information to help you help your daughter be ready for college admissions.  There will also be a session for ES families focused on their needs.
• Looking ahead:
  • Fall Break is Monday, October 13:  No Classes.
  • PSAT testing for the Classes of 2027 and 2028 is Tuesday, October 14.
  • The Class of 2029 will participate in special programming on Tuesday, October 14 to learn about our Ursuline Heritage. 
  • The Class of 2026 has no activities planned for October 14 and can enjoy an extra day off of school!