A Moment for Mission

Enjoy together that holy gladness of heart, which I foretold you will undoubtedly come to you.

St. Angela Merici 9th Counsel

To all … best wishes for a joyful holiday season and a blessed new year.

And if you haven’t already … save the date … February 3, 2024 … UA Soiree … a community event you do not want to miss!!! The committee has been sending information-filled emails … more to come!

Peggy Slater

Weekly Lunch Menu: There is no lunch service during exam week.

Athletics for the Week

Dec. 15-22

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

Link to the UA Athletics Live Stream: https://www.ursulinestl.org/athletics/

Fall Semester 2023 Exam Schedule

The exam schedule for the 2023 Fall Semester has been published.  

• Students are expected to be present for your exam on the day and period it is scheduled. Students do not need to be present for your study hall period.  
• Absences for exams will only be excused with the authorization of Mrs. Jones. In order to receive an excused absence, a parent or guardian must contact Mrs. Jones directly. If a student is sick the day of the exam, a parent must call the attendance line or email Mrs. Jones that morning. Absences not excused by Mrs. Jones will result in a 0 for the exam. 

Final Call for Class of 2024 Senior Fleeces

Purchase Through Monday. Dec. 18

Please use the link below to PURCHASE your Senior Fleece and optional initials: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/T2V6wIBt

• The senior fleece is a black Columbia Women's Benton Springs full zip jacket, with the logo and optional initials are in white thread.  
• The fleece is $68.00, and optional initials are $7.00.
• Getting your initials on your fleece is completely optional. But remember, you have to purchase the initials to get them on your jacket. The INITIALS option is at the bottom of the selection list.

The link is live, and will be open until Monday, December 18 at 3:00. This will be the only time you can purchase a fleece.

Save the Date: Auditions for the Spring Production of Mary Poppins

January 26 and 27, 2024

Audition packets will be available online or grab a hard copy from Mrs. Mathews beginning next week!

Lost & Found

Lost & Found Items will be set out in the Boardroom December 13th - 19th

Students, please come see what might be yours.

What is not claimed by noon on December 19th, will be donated.

Daily Announcements

Did you miss the announcements over the intercom this week? Check out this document that will list all the announcements relayed over the intercom.

Sponsor Partnership Program - Click Here for Program Details

There is still time to make your 2023 contribution before the year ends. The sponsorship program provides the donor with the opportunity to be involved and engaged in Ursuline throughout the school year. Sponsorship Giving Link

UA Soirée Auction - Click Here for Auction Details

Save the Date - Feb. 3rd, 2024 - Invitations being sent during break - check your mailboxes!

Save Your Christmas Gift Packaging for the Auction!

Don’t pitch those gift baskets or well-decorated gift boxes when you're cleaning up for the holidays. Instead, drop them off after break for the auction to use to assemble baskets. 

Grandparent Donation Recognition - Be sure to remind your grandparents that any donation made to Ursuline Academy by December 31st will be recognized in the UA Soirée Auction Program for their generosity. Ursuline Academy Giving Link

Can you help us secure any of the below Auction Items...

We are looking for anyone who has connections that can help us secure the following: Fox Tickets, Airline Miles, TimeShare/Vacay, Lake of the Ozarks, Innsbrook, Great Wolf Lodge, Mizzou or Notre Dame Football Tickets, KC Chiefs Tickets. If you do, please contact auction@ursulinestl.org.

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

Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer Day Relay

December 11 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Join us in the chapel for Eucharistic Adoration and to pray for the needs of our community. Sign up here to take a prayer shift. You can pray virtually or in front of the Blessed Sacrament.  

Retreats

Here is the "Retreats at a Glance" document which gives important reminders about all of the upcoming retreats in January.  Your daughter will receive reminders from her small group leader as well as from Mrs. Weston between now and the week before the retreat.

Service Hours/Opportunities 

Click here for important reminders about service hours as well as awesome upcoming opportunities and general opportunities for the future! 

Submit Your Prayer Intentions

If you have prayer intentions you would like us to pray for please fill out this form and we will include them in our prayer day relay. Also, please feel free to send this to anyone you know within our UA family who may be interested!

Learning Consultants Corner

Check out this month’s newsletter for exam prep tips and tidbits as well as information about the ACT for juniors in the spring semester.

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.

Exam Prep Resources:

• Test Prep Tips
• 5-Day Test Prep Plan & Study Strategies
• Fall 2023 Exam Prep Schedule - Example
• Fall 2023 Exam Prep Schedule - Blank