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Upcoming Dates
December 5 St. Nicholas Day
December 6 High School Christmas Dance
December 8 Solemnity of Immaculate Conception Mass
December 10 Junior Ring Ceremony
December 11 Advent Penance Service
December 11 Christmas Celebration of the Arts
December 17 Christmas Sweater Day
December 18 Term 2 Exams - Blocks 3/4 and 5 (12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
December 19 Term 2 Exams - Blocks 1 and 2 (12:30 p.m. Dismissal)
December 22 - January 2 Christmas Break - No Classes
January 5 Faculty and Staff In-Service Day - No Classes
January 5 Term 2 Make-Up Exams
January 6 Two-Hour Delayed Start (10:00 a.m.)
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Dear Families,
Welcome to December! A month filled with joy, tradition, and celebration here at St. Ursula Academy. We are grateful to share this special season with you and your daughters.
We began the month together on Monday with our Advent Prayer Service, a meaningful and reflective experience that centered our community as we enter this season of hope and anticipation. This weekend, our high school students will continue the festivities as they dance the night away at the SUA Christmas Dance.
Looking ahead, next week is filled with opportunities to celebrate the many gifts of our students. On Wednesday, we will honor our juniors during the Junior Class Ring Ceremony, a cherished milestone in their SUA journey. On Thursday, December 11, we invite you to join us for our Christmas Celebration of the Arts, where our talented students will share the beauty of the season through art pieces, music, and performances. In addition, our athletic programs are in full swing, and we hope to see you cheering on our Arrows at one of the many games taking place throughout the week.
We look forward to sharing this joyful month with all of you. Thank you for your continued support of our school and the wonderful young women we serve.
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Lindsay
Lindsay Jordan '02
Principal
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Les Misérables tickets are on sale now!
There are two ways to purchase tickets: on the Valentine Theatre official website or by calling the Valentine Theatre box office at 419-242-2787. Please note the following:
• Ticket fraud has become a big problem for all local theatres. The Valentine attempts to combat this by only selling tickets online to zip codes within a 60-mile radius. If you have family members attempting to buy tickets outside of this radius, they will have to call.
• Online ticket purchases carry additional online transaction fees. Before January 1, phone orders carry fewer fees, however, on January 1 all credit and debit card orders (online, in person, and on the phone) will charge additional fees. Get your tickets before January 1 to avoid additional fees.
• All tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. If we are close to selling out, SUA will start a Google Doc where people can list tickets to sell/exchange with each other. The Valentine Theatre will not refund or exchange any tickets for a different performance for any reason.
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Become a Patron
Ticket sales cover about a third of our production costs, so we would love the support of our SUA community. We have ad space available in quarter-page, half-page, and full-page sizes. Patron packages include ad space in the program and an invitation to our Patron Reception on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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Note from the Finance Office
Please make sure your tuition balance and all fall and winter sports fees are up to date before exams on December 18. Reach out to Holly Martens in the Finance Office if you have any questions, hmartens@toledosua.org or 419-329-2204.
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Stay Connected: Sign Up (or Re-Sign Up!) for SUA Alerts
We understand that timely communication is critical, especially when it concerns your daughter's safety and schedule. St. Ursula Academy (SUA) uses the SchoolMessenger Communicate system to send urgent notifications straight to your phone and email regarding:
- Weather-related delays and closures
- Emergency situations
- School-wide drills (e.g., fire, lockdown)
- Other time-sensitive announcements
Did You Miss the Delay Alert?
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, SUA sent a text message notification regarding the two-hour weather delay.
If you did not receive a text message from SUA that morning, we strongly urge you to take one minute to sign up for notifications, even if you believe you are already enrolled.
Sometimes, phone carriers require parents to re-confirm their opt-in status. Re-subscribing is the fastest way to ensure you receive critical text alerts immediately.
To ensure you receive text alerts from SUA, follow these simple steps:
- Text the letter "Y" or "Yes" to the shortcode number 67587.
- You should receive a confirmation text message that says you are now subscribed to the SchoolMessenger Communicate system.
Please Note: By opting in, you agree to receive text messages at your cell phone number. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on your mobile plan. The SchoolMessenger system also uses your contact information on file to send emails, providing comprehensive communication for all important announcements.
If you have any questions or continue to have issues receiving alerts, please contact Mark Miller, Director of Technology, at mmiller@toledosua.org.
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Afro-Club Fundraiser
Give yourself a night off from cooking on Thursday, December 11 and get dinner at Chipotle. Proceeds support SUA's Afro-Club. Make sure to use the flyer below!
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Advent Giving Tree
Our Advent Giving Tree will be set up in the Angela Lobby until December 17. Students are welcome to take home an ornament and purchase a gift for those in need. This year we have ornaments for La Posada Family Shelter, Heartbeat of Toledo, and Toledo Labre Program. All gifts must be returned to campus ministry by December 17. Further instructions/information can be found on the tags, and please take only one ornament to allow all students a chance to participate. Thank you for bringing joy to others this holiday season!
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SR. DONNA FREY'S
Monthly Angela Reflection
DECEMBER 2025—Trusting in God and God’s providence is one of the hardest things we are asked to do. As human beings, we like to be in control of all that affects us. We think - who knows better what we need and what we want than ourselves!
Read More
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Student Trip in 2027
Registration is open for the 2027 student trip to Paris and Switzerland. Email Julie Arnold, jarnold@toledosua.org, for information.
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Best of Toledo
St. Ursula Academy has been nominated for Toledo City Paper's 2025 "Best of Toledo" Private School! Thank you to all who nominated SUA.
Click on the link below to vote for SUA in the Best Private School category! Voting has started and you can vote daily until December 15. You know your daughter goes to the best private Catholic school, and the rest of Toledo should know, too!
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Upcoming Service Opportunities
Every two weeks, students receive an Upcoming Service Opportunities flyer. These flyers list places students can volunteer within the next month. Click here to view the flyer.
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Adoration
Every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m., we will be having Eucharistic Adoration in our chapel open to all students! We will conclude with a morning prayer at 7:45 a.m.
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Toledo Labre Program
Students are invited to prepare and serve food to individuals on the South and East side of Toledo every Monday night from 3:30-7:30 p.m. This opportunity is a unique, student-led effort that provides students with a hands-on, direct service experience. Students and parents can also donate casseroles to be served each night.
Student Sign-up Link
Student Release Form
Casserole Donation Sign-up Link
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Christmas Celebration of the Arts Volunteers
Please help the Hospitality Committee with the SUA Christmas Celebration of the Arts on Thursday, December 11 by volunteering your time, or donating festive treats. Click below to view the Sign-Up Genius.
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Winter Athletics Update
Varsity Basketball defeated Toledo Christian, 60-55, to improve their record to 2-1! The JV team played hard in a close loss. Varsity will play tomorrow at Scott. On Monday, the teams will host Washtenaw Christian.
The Swim team competes this weekend at the Ned Reeb Invitational in Columbus to open their season.
The Dance team will celebrate senior night before the Varsity Basketball game on December 8 against Washtenaw Christian. The Arrows will then perform at halftime.
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Congratulations to our Senior Athletes of the Week,
Rennie Badoni and Sophie Clements!
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SUA Athletics Information
Website and Social Media
Information about Arrow Athletics can be found on the SUA website. Athletics also has accounts on Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram.
Home Game Ticketing
Spectators may purchase tickets through the SUA website at the link below or with cash at the event per the CHSL and Ohio State regulations. Spectator tickets for adults cost $10 online or at the door. General admission tickets at the door are $6 for students. SUA faculty and staff are admitted free to home events and may bring one guest.
Game Tickets
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