A Moment for Mission

Be joyous and always act out of charity, with faith and hope in God.

St. Angela Merici-Primitive Rule

Hello! 

Well, we are now at the end of the semester, with everyone focused on exams and then a long Christmas break. There is a great deal of Christmas cheer on display that hopefully balances out the stress of this week, if just a bit. The Bear Moms did an outstanding job of decking the halls and the Exam-O-Grams are always a welcomed treat! Thank you!

We’ve all also had a chance to see the artistic talents of many of our students on display this week., beginning with those who do music ministry at masses. This week was the Mass of the Immaculate Conception and they performed beautiful solos as well as a moving meditation with “Ave Maria” after communion. Beautiful.

This week has also included the dance recital and Christmas Concert. There is a lot of work - both from students and coworkers - that goes into making these events a true showcase of student talents. They make it look easy though and we all reap the benefits of their efforts! They make a very real contribution to the holiday season at UA.

As you are out and about during the Christmas break, I encourage you to take a drive by campus and take in the Christmas lights. 

All my best to you this holiday season and look forward to all that 2026 will bring.

Peggy Slater

Athletics for the Week

Click here to view and check athletics times, updates, and information.

Daily Announcements

Did you miss the announcements? Please take a look at this document to see the Morning and Afternoon Announcements made over the intercom.

2026-2027 Financial Aid Application is now available

The financial aid application for the 2026-2027 school year is now open in 

FACTS Management. 

The deadline to complete your application is December 31, 2025. 

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Trimble at mtrimble@ursulinestl.org

Christmas Music Concert

Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 7:00pm

Come join the music students of Ursuline Academy at our annual Christmas Concert. This performance will include orchestral works, Christmas choral spirituals, and classic carols… definitely an evening you don’t want to miss! Admission is FREE and seating is first come, first served in the Ursuline Chapel. We can’t wait to see you there!

Plaid Payoff Raffle

The raffle runs from Tuesday, January 6 - Sunday, January 18

We are kicking off the winter with an online raffle! This online raffle system makes it easy for you to share your personalized selling link with family, friends, business partners, and others. All proceeds go to The Ursuline Fund, which supports the highest needs of Ursuline Academy and helps offset the cost of educating an Ursuline student. 

Each student is required to sell 10 (full priced) tickets by midnight - Sunday, January 18. If all four classes hit their goal, the whole school will earn a day off school on Monday, February 9! You can find all the details on our webpage.

**NEW THIS YEAR** For anyone who would like to sell over the holiday season and be finished, student individual raffle links will be emailed out on December 22, as well as January 5, when the raffle campaign officially begins.

UA Soiree - Early bird pricing ends January 11, 2026

February 7, 2026

$150 per person or $1,250 for a Table of 10

$125 per young alumnae (available for alumnae in the Classes of 2009-2021)

Must be 21+ to attend.

Register Today!

Bear Den Online Ordering

The last day to order online for delivery before Christmas is Tuesday, December 16th. The Bear Den will be open next week Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and any orders placed online during that time will still be processed and shipped; however, Christmas delivery cannot be guaranteed. Any orders placed after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19th, will not be processed and shipped until after Christmas break.

Please contact Jen Myers Ramsey ‘88, Bear Den Manager, at jramsey@ursulinestl.org with any questions.

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

All lost and found items from the first semester will be laid out in the boardroom during exam week. Please have your daughter check to see if she is missing any items. All items not picked up will be donated. Thanks! 

Visit our Events webpage to keep up to date on upcoming UA events!

Submit Your Prayer Intentions

If you have prayer intentions you would like us to pray for, please fill out the “Prayer Request Form” and we will pray for them during Eucharistic Adoration. Also, please feel free to send this to anyone you know within our UA family who may be interested!

Prayer Request Form

Final Exam Prep

As final exams approach stress levels increase, this is normal. However, how we respond to this stress is key. It is important for students to incorporate self-care strategies into their study routines. In addition, preparing for exams multiple nights in advance can help reduce final exam-related stress. We encourage students to start studying for exams 5 days before the exam. Listed below are exam preparation resources and tips for managing stress. If you have any questions, please contact your daughter's counselor.



Test Prep Tips

5-Day Test Prep Plan & Study Strategies

Fall 2025 Exam Prep Schedule - Example

Fall 2025 Exam Prep Schedule - Blank

College January Deadlines

If a college you are applying to has an early January application deadline, you must complete the following items by December 17.  

1. Add the college in the Applied column in your Scoir account.
2. Complete the orange Transcript Request Form in the counseling office. 

ACT Information 2025-26

Click here for information regarding ACT test dates, registration and test preparation.

Learning Consultants Corner

This month’s newsletter contains information regarding ACT accommodations for juniors. You will also find details about prep for final exams. Scroll to the end to view study tools and helpful tips.