Last Tuesday, September 4 was the official start to the 2012-2013 school year!
Students in grades 7-9 came to campus for a half day of school and a Welcome Picnic. 10th grade "Big Sisters" also joined in on the fun at the picnic, helping the 7th graders get acclimated to their new home at UA.
It was a rainy day, but the girls didn't let the weather dampen their spirits, even when the picnic was moved inside to the Tea Room. After a delicious lunch of barbecue chicken, students and teachers alike got to know each other better with a game of "Autograph Bingo." They had bingo cards where each square contained a unique or interesting fact and they had to find others who fit the facts and ask them to "autograph" their card to get "Bingo!"See more pictures from the Welcome Picnic in a slideshow in the Media Player on UrsulineAcademy.net!
The new school year also means some new faces at UA! We are thrilled to welcome our newest faculty and staff members to the community:
- Mrs. Mary Lesa Brady, Curriculum Integration Specialist
- Mrs. Susan Curlett, Director of Admissions
- Mr. Alex Kuznezov, History
- Mrs. Jennifer Manning, Religion & Campus Ministry
- Ms. Natalie Mayo, English & Religion
- Dr. Catherine Muldoon, Assistant Principal for Students & Faculty
- Mrs. Taryn Powers Surabian '03, Biology
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| L to R: Natalie Mayo, Jennifer Manning, Catherine Muldoon, Mary Lesa Brady, Susan Curlett, Taryn Surabian and Alex Kuznezov |
Several familiar faces will also have new roles this year:
- Ms. Mary-Kate Tracy '94 will assume a new full-time role as Campus Minister, assisted by Mrs. Marge Costa.
- Mr. Michael Sarro has been promoted to Associate Director of Advancement.
- Mr. Michael Mayer will be the chair of the English Department.
- Mrs. Susan Glancy will now teach Religion to Grades 7 and 8, in addition to music.
Welcome to all the new members of our community, and welcome back to all returning. We look forward to another great year at Ursuline Academy!