St. Ursula School
AWARDS, NEWS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS
2008 Spring & Summer
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St. Ursula School Building - Grand Reopening!
St. Ursula celebrated the
grand reopening of the school building, almost eight months to the day after the water
damage. Many 'thanks' were given to the many who made this day possible. After a
brief speech by Father Dorsey, Sister Joanita, and Mrs. Charlotte Bossong, the
school was blessed with "good water" and then the ribbons were cut. Everyone was
invited to tour the newly refurbished school.
If you missed the ceremony,
click here
to view it on YouTube.
The Jones Family, of G.S. Jones, the restoration company in charge of the project, and Sister Joanita
Sr. Mary Jo Mutschler, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools, with Father Dorsey
St. Ursula Annual Golf Outing
The 3rd Annual Saint Ursula School Golf Outing was a successful event happening
on Friday, August 1 at Pittsburgh North Golf Club. There were over 50 golfers
beginning at high noon in a "3 Man Scramble" format. Tim McTighe's threesome
shot the winning score of 15 under par.
We thank all of our sponsors and the wonderful golfers. Together we raised $5900
for our terrific school! See you next year on the course.
We would like to thank all of our Sponsors:
Allegheny Valley Bank
Anixter
Bellisario's Restaurant
Davis Veenis & Associates
Doctors Jane Soxman and John Buzzatto
Gazebo Creations
Giant Eagle
Gibsonia Giant Eagle
Graybar Electric
G.S. Jones Restoration
Keystone Rustproofing
Landau Construction
LuPone & Associates
McTighe Beer Distributor
McTighe Markets
Miller Electric Company
Miller Information Systems
Mock Bosco & Associates
Nike
Paul J. Wolf Company
Pro Towels, Inc.
Slagel Insurance
The Cedar Store
Town and Country Real Estate and Appraisal
UHL Construction
Wagner's Market
Whelan Wealth Management
Zang Auto Body
Truly Outstanding Fundraising!!!
|
Certificate Sales |
$ 34,029 |
|
Golf Outing (held in 8/07)
|
$ 5,592 |
|
Entertainment Books
|
$ 3,192 |
|
Kidstuff
Coupon Books |
$ 788 |
|
Night at the Races
|
$ 841 |
|
Cahal Dunne Concert
|
$ 2,032 |
|
Market Day |
$ 3,159 |
|
Fall Catalogue |
$ 1,995 |
|
Lottery Calendars |
$ 10,597 |
|
Pot O’ Gold Dinner Auction |
$ 27,428 |
|
Sarris Easter Candy
|
$ 2,807 |
|
Benefit Nights |
$ 700 |
|
Bingo |
$ 15,199 + |
|
Boxtops4education |
$ 1,176 |
|
Misc. Programs* |
$
2,500 |
|
GOAL $
95,000 |
TOTAL $
112,035 |
+ One fourth of this amount is designated towards Athletic Association
MILLION DOLLAR thanks to Elaine Z. who has been the treasurer/accountant for the
past 5 years. Writing checks, balancing accounts at two banks and providing
service has been much appreciated. Marilyn Spohn will take over in the upcoming
school year.
We have met and exceeded our goal despite the disruption due to the water damage
in the school building. It has not deterred our families from doing all they can
to support the school. St. Ursula School parents rise to new heights in support
each year. Thanks to all who participate and help run our programs.
Thanks to all for continuing to recycle paper. We have four bins now that are
filled weekly. This is a great addition and easy fund raising.
Wii Raffle
The winning ticket was drawn on the last day of the school
year and the winner is ..... Lynn Ramser. Congratulations Ramser family and
thank you to everyone who helped to raise our first $400 toward the Golf Outing
Fundraiser.
Spring Musical
St. Ursula School students present Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat for the spring musical production. Spring musical show
dates were June 4th & 5th at 7:30. Thank
you to Mrs. Cross, director and choreographer.
Also, a special thank you goes to the members of the orchestra: Amy Vogel, Doug
Wells, Matthew Pontoriero, Lynn Spatafore, Leah Spatafore, Joe Polito, Rick
Gercak, Bryan Adkins, Matt Kweder. Thank you to Mrs. Heyl and
to the many hands that helped to create the props for the show.
Zoo Field Trip
St. Ursula School, grades K through 7th, enjoyed a crisp
and sunny Spring day at the zoo on May 28th. The fourth grade class happened upon the
filming of a Walk Fit class that was being offered and jumped right in for some
fun. They even appeared briefly on the KDKA evening news that evening.
Thank you
Thank you to Ellen D. for all of the fantastic photos that she has provided for
this website throughout the year. Thank you to Stephanie L. for sending many of
the photos and articles that are found on our site. Photos and articles from
school families are always welcome and appreciated.
St. Ursula Soccer
Another season of soccer has come to an end. Thank you to all of the coaches for
all of the sports who
volunteered their time and talent to our students. Congratulations to our
athletes who played hard and showed good sportsmanship on the playing field.
Your fans enjoyed watching you play!
Photos are St. Ursula Varsity Soccer vs. St.
Bartholomew early in the spring season.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, in the month of May, our teachers are recognized for their
hard work. Lunch was provided for the teachers and prizes were raffled. Seen
below is first grade teacher, Mrs. Ranallo, receiving her prize which was an
overnight get-away package. Thank you to everyone who organized the week for our
well-deserving staff.
May Crowning
St. Ursula School held its annual May Crowning Ceremony on May 16th. The second
and eighth grades participated in the procession and crowning of the Blessed
Virgin.
Truly Outstanding Fundraising!!!
|
Certificate Sales |
$ 26,235 |
|
Golf Outing (held in 8/07)
|
$ 5,592 |
|
Entertainment Books
|
$ 2,720 |
|
Kidstuff
Coupon Books |
$ 788 |
|
Night at the Races
|
$ 841 |
|
Eighth Grade Pancake Breakfast |
$ 979 |
|
Cahal Dunne Concert
|
$ 2,032 |
|
Market Day |
$ 1,800 |
|
Fall Catalogue |
$ 1,995 |
|
Lottery Calendars |
$
12,426 |
|
Pot O’ Gold Dinner Auction |
$ 28,000 |
|
Sarris Easter Candy
|
$ 2,956 |
|
Benefit Nights |
$ 700 |
|
Bingo |
$ 13,663 + |
|
Boxtops4education |
$ 1,176 |
|
Misc. Programs* |
$
2,500 |
|
GOAL $
95,000 |
TOTAL $
104,373 |
+ One fourth of this amount is designated towards Athletic Assoc. and is not
counted “officially” towards the general fund raising amount. On going sales
through June in Daily and Monthly Scrip, Market Day and Bingo continue to count
toward reaching the goal. Lottery calendar’s final amount will be determined at
the end of May’s payout.
MILLION DOLLAR thanks to Elaine Z. who has been the treasurer/accountant for the
past 5 years. Writing checks, balancing accounts at two banks and providing
service has been much appreciated. Marilyn Spohn will take over in the upcoming
school year.
We have met and exceeded our goal despite the disruption due to the water damage
in the school building. It has not deterred our families from doing all they can
to support the school. St. Ursula School parents rise to new heights in support
each year. Thanks to all who participate and help run our programs.
Thanks to all for continuing to recycle paper. We have four bins now that are
filled weekly. This is a great addition and easy fund raising.
Below is the summary of family participation:
• 29 families exceeded the $600.00 level in fundraising credit, earning a total
of $30,769.34
• 19 families exceeded the $450.00 level, but fell shy of the $600 level,
earning a total of $9,992.74
• 45 families fell short of the $450.00 level, earning a total of $10,545.31
Thanks to Erika S. for her accounting work !
Sports
Banquet
The athletes and their parents celebrated the end of another school
year at the annual Sports Banquet. soccer, cross country and basketball athletes
were recognized and congratulated on their great seasons. The eighth grade
athletes were presented with gifts. Good luck to our eighth grade students, we
wish you success in all that you do. Fourth grade athletes were excited to be at their
very first banquet. Thank you to all of the coaches who volunteered their time
and talents to our athletes. Thanks also goes out to all of the parents, alumni,
and students who have volunteered their time to our sports programs.
Spring
Concerts
Third grade showed off their talents with their recorders. Thank you
to Noteworthy for their donation. The beginner band and advanced band both
presented a very nice concert.
The kindergarten class presented their end of school year musical
production, A Walk Down Memory Lane.
Varsity Soccer
Pictured below is the Varsity
Soccer team. As the season winds down, we congratulate them on a good season. We
also congratulate our eighth graders, Elizabeth, Eric, Jacob, David, Matt,
Kevin, Will, Nino, & Nathan. Good luck with high school, you will be missed both
on and off the playing field.
The work goes on
Thank you to all of the
volunteers who have been helping to paint the lockers, shelves, and heaters in
the school. The renovations near completion and the school is beginning to look
great.
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Scout Corner
Brownie Troop#682 News - Our first grade brownie troop finished
out their first year with a Mother’s Day social held on Wednesday May 7th in the
church basement. The girls earned their manners try-it badge by discussing good
manners, respect for others, making polite introductions, and utilizing good
table manners. They put all of these ideas into action at the social, by setting
the tables, preparing the food, using their good manners to greet and seat their
mothers, and just being good hostesses at the party. They received all of their
try-it badges they earned this spring at the end of the meeting, and got to show
their moms how they hold a flag ceremony at each meeting. Everyone had a
wonderful time, and the moms were able to take home the decorations that each
girl made at the April meeting, which included a flower with Brownie photo, and
flowers in a pot.
The girls earned their Colors and Shapes try-it in April by
making the invitations for the moms, and the flowers, utilizing all different
colors and shapes in order to complete the projects. They completed the Sports
and Games try-it and we all enjoyed a group/team game at Funfest bowling in
March. In February they completed the Dancercise try-it by learning all sorts of
fun dance moves and moving to the High School Musical CD the entire meeting.
Some of them put their new dance moves to the test at The Father –
Daughter Dance held at Hampton High School in February. Last, but not least, the
girls earned the Cookies Count badge in January, which coincided with the
kick-off to Girl Scout cookie sales! The girls practiced ahead of time how to
sell to customers by role playing, and reviewed money skills. They also made
thank-you notes for customers. Jennifer Wallace, the leader for this year would
like to thank Ann Rock, Jennifer Walko, and Lynda Fischer who helped out this
year to make it such a fun, exciting and productive year for the Brownies. She
could not have done it with out them.
Brownies Move On
On May 8th, twelve girls from the 3rd and 4th grades bridged from
Brownies to Junior Girl Scouts. They were Catie B., Maggie B., Mary C., Megan
H., Caitlin Mc., Casey M., Christin M., Melanie R., Rachel R., Delaney S., Julia
S., and Emily W. The girls participated in a bridging ceremony and earned their
wings as they “flew up” from Brownies to Juniors. Each girl shared some of their
favorite memories as a Brownie from the past 3 years and then they all recited a
poem together. Afterwards cake and punch were served and photos were taken. Many
thanks to Annie Babbs, Ann Rock and Kim Shaffer for leading the girls this year.
They are looking forward to more fun and adventure as Juniors!
The Penny Challenge Winner
is....
The fourth grade! The 4th grade collected 10260 pennies and also
collected the most total cash with a collection of $164.85. The 5th grade came
in second with a cash total of $115.72. The challenge raised $500 for missions
in Chimbote. Congratulations to the 4th grade, they are the winners of the pizza
party.
Math 24 Challenge
Congratulations to our 3 representatives who competed in the Diocesan contest.
Jonathan S., Kelsey H. and John M., all made it to the semi final round. John M.
placed 2nd and received a medal in the 4th & 5th grade division. Sixteen
Diocesan schools participated at Bisop Leonard - Our Lady of the Mount School.
A Big Thank You to St. U
Alum, Chris C.
Thanks to the generosity of a St. U alumni who works at the Pittsburgh Zoo, we
will be getting free admission to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium for all of our students. The students in grades
K-7 will be visiting the zoo at the end of the month for the final field trip of
the school year. Grade 8 will not be joining us on this trip as they will be on
their own field trip. The 8th grade is traveling to Washington DC on that day.
Let's Go Pens!
The students dressed in black and gold to cheer the Penguins on to the Stanley
Cup. Let's go Pens, beat the Flyers!
St. Ursula School says
'Thank you'
The students of St. Ursula School presented a handmade and
heartfelt gift to Father Dorsey and to St. Ursula Parish during Mass for their
help and patience during the school reconstruction.
The following speech was given during the cross presentation:
Father, The students of St Ursula School would like to present you with a gift
of gratitude and appreciation for your time and effort in working to restore our
school. We would also like to thank the parishioners of St. Ursula who have
patiently waited for the return of their parking lot. This cross is made of
bluish colored glass and tile to signify the water God used to flood our school
and make it grow... Each glass tile was specially placed by each student of St
Ursula and we hope you and the parishioners enjoy our handcrafted work of art.
Parents join the
reconstruction effort
Our restoration company, GS Jones, is currently painting the walls
and door trim in the school, but insurance is not paying for the lockers and
metal shelving in the classrooms to be painted. Two parent volunteers painted
the lockers and shelving in the teacher’s room last week to match the trim and
it really looks GREAT!
Parent volunteers have begun the task of completing the additional
painting in each classroom, which must be completed before the flooring company
comes in to lay the floor tile. We have solicited area businesses for donations
of paint and supplies and we are asking for help from school families and
friends to complete the task!
If you love to paint, or are willing to try, please plan to join us
this week (April 24, 25, 26)! Help is also needed with cleaning the lockers and
shelves before painting and preparing the surface for painting. We will
send out announcements if more days are needed.
Lockers receive a fresh coat of paint
Lockers receive a fresh coat of paint
Shelves receive a fresh coat of paint
Lockers receive a fresh coat of paint
Happy Birthday Fr. Dorsey!
For his 75th birthday, Father Dorsey was presented with a stain glass mosaic
cross created by the students of St. Ursula school. Along with the framed cross,
many handmade birthday cards and creations were presented to him. An additional
framed stained glass mosaic cross was created and will be hung in the school
lobby once renovations are completed. The students who are pictured holding the cross
are students in
Mrs. K's 2nd grade who will be receiving their First Communion this
May.
North Park Lounge Extra Value Card
St. Ursula School is selling the Extra Value
Card for North Park Lounge for $25. The Card has many Buy One Get One offers to
use at the restaurant.
The offers are shown below:
• (5) Lunch Entree BOGO offers: valid Monday through Saturday, 11 AM to 3 PM,
maximum value of $18.49; maximum two free offers per visit.
• (5) Dinner Entrée BOGO offers: valid every day, maximum value of $18.49;
maximum two free offers per visit.
• (5) Sunday Brunch BOGO offers: value of $8.99 for each offer used; maximum two
free offers per visit.
• (5) $5 off a ticket for the Mystery Dinner Theatre (normal value $26.95);
maximum two discounts per visit.
• (5) $5 in free tokens when $5 of tokens are purchased; maximum two free offers
per visit.
• 10% off a Banquet at North Park Lounge or catered by North Park Lounge;
Maximum discount of $100.
• $5 in Free game tokens when you present the Extra Value Card.
If all of the offers are used, the Extra Value Card is
worth over $400 in savings. Used just a few times, it is still possible to get
your cost back in savings. You will receive $12.50 credit toward your school
fundraising assessment for each card purchased.
To order
North Park Lounge Extra Value Cards, click here
Caribbean Beach Day
Spring was slow to come this year but the students jumped right into summer this
week for Caribbean Beach Day. Students dressed in their summer clothes, hats,
sunglasses, flip-flops and leis to celebrate the end of the cold weather.
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