Information for the Week of January 13, 2020

  1. Message from the Health Room – If your child has a fever they may not return to school for 24 hours after they are fever free.  If they are sent home with a fever they may not return to school the next day.  We are experiencing a high number of illnesses so we are asking for your help.  Thank you.
  2. PHSA Teacher Appreciation Letter – Please see the attached letter from the PHSA regarding how to best thank our teachers for all that they do. 
  3. LAST CHANCE - 80’s Dance – Come join us for the Fathers’ Club 80’s Dance on January 18th from 7-11pm.  Please go to this link for registration and payment.  https://payit.nelnet.net/form/LLmgpRbB 
  4. Catholic Schools Week Schedule – Catholic Schools week is January 27-31 Visitation will occur on Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29 from 8:30-10:45.  On both Monday and Tuesday you will be visiting during periods 3-11 and on Wednesday you will see periods 20-27. Thursday, January 30 will again be a pajama day.  The students need to wear school shoes (no slippers!) since they will go outside if the weather permits.  Friday is our traditional Spirit Day.  They may wear any purchased spirit wear or anything blue and/or gold.  Dismissal Friday, January 31 will be at 12:10.  School will be closed on Monday, February 3rd.
  5. Re-Registration – Re-registration for the 2020-2021 school year will be sent via an email through SchoolAdmin by the end of the week.  We are experiencing some difficulty with the vendor.  It will include a link for you to use.  Just a reminder that your child will not be considered enrolled until all checklist items are complete. If you will not be returning to St. Ursula for the 2020-2021 school year, please respond to this email. This information will enable us to prepare for the upcoming school year.
  6. Lucky 1500 Tickets –Don’t forget to return your tickets.  Invoices will be sent in the next two weeks for those that have not returned their sold tickets. 
  7. Spirit Wear - Spirit Day is coming up on Friday, January 31st! Make sure you place your Spirit Wear order soon, so you can show your SUS spirit that day! https://www.stursula.org/resources/spirit-wear-store  
  8. Yearbook Orders -Yearbooks are on sale now.  All orders will be processed on-line. To order, visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter the school code: 8341.
  9. Mother-Daughter Sweetheart Dance Party - Moms (maternal care givers) and SUS daughters, get ready to dance the night away with this year’s Mother/Daughter dance that will be Valentine’s themed.  The dance will be Friday February 7 from 6p-8p.  Please use this link for registration and payment.  https://payit.nelnet.net/form/lh4KAclC
  10. Save the Date – Join us on February 5th at the Parkville Chipotle, 7711 Harford Road from 5:00-9:00 pm.  We will receive 33% of the proceeds.  A flyer will be coming shortly. 
  11. Spaghetti Dinner Volunteers  –  Believe it or not it almost time for our annual Spaghetti Dinner.  This year’s dinner will be held on February 23rd from 2:00-6:00 pm in the school auditorium.  We are looking for volunteers to help make this as successful as last year’s.  Attached is a flyer with additional information including the hours that we need volunteers.   
  12. FACTS Grant and Aid – Applications for FACTS Grant and Aid must be completed by February 29, 2020.  See the attached flyer for details, etc. 
Lunch Program:
  1. February Hot Lunch – If interested it is time to purchase Chick-fil-A, Dominick’s and/or Subway for your child.  Please check with your child before ordering to make sure they are eating what you ordering for them.  We are noticing, particularly with the younger students, that they are not eating everything or are telling us they don’t like it.  Please use this link to place your order.  All orders are due by Wednesday, January 22.  https://payit.nelnet.net/form/uM9ieghL
  2. Last Chance January Special Lunch – Once again we would like to thank our students by having a free lunch during Catholic Schools Week.  Please go to this Pay-it link to place your order.  All orders are due by today, January 15.  Sorry but we cannot accept any late orders.   https://payit.nelnet.net/form/GWo9jVTP
  3. Good Taste Catering Lunches – Lunch menus are now available through May 28, 2020 for ordering.  Just keep in mind that you need to place your order seven days prior to delivery.  If you have already set-up an account you can use this link https://goodtastecatering.boonli.com/login.  If you are a first time user directions can be found on the school website.   If you have any questions regarding the menu or for cancellations please contact GTC at gtcatering@comcast.net or Jennifer at 443-686-1544
Parish Life: 
  1. During Super Bowl weekend (February 1st and 2nd) our Youth Ministry will be collecting canned goods and money after each Mass  for the #tacklehunger initiative in our local community.  Help support our youth and the hungry.