News & Information  ScripABC and PPA Parent Connectors

It’s that time of year again!  Time for St. Mary’s Springs Academy’s “Big Money Raffle” (BMR). Who will win $20,000 this year!?

This cash raffle is one of only three major fundraisers for SMSA that involves EVERY family, Pre-K through 12th grade. Each family receives 6 BMR tickets to sell and/or purchase.  Tickets are being distributed this year as follows:

• If your youngest child attending SMSA is in grades P3 – 5th grade, you will be receiving your tickets at conferences on either October 21 or October 22 from your child’s homeroom teacher. If your youngest child attending SMSA is in grades 6th – 8th, members of the BMR committee will be handing out tickets in the middle school hallway during conferences. If your youngest child attending SMSA is in 9 – 12th grade, your tickets will be coming home with your child.
• Any remaining tickets that were not distributed at conferences will be sent home with your youngest child at SMSA. Please be sure to check their backpacks.

Please review the information included in the envelope regarding this fundraiser.  Tickets may be returned to school with your child, or to the North, South or Scrip offices any time before the live noon drawing on Friday, January 15, 2027.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to purchase additional tickets, please contact a member of the BMR committee, listed below.

Valerie Everson

920.251.3719

Katie Mathos

920.979.6757

Lisa Shannon

920.539.2892

The Ledger Basketball store has been reopened for orders. All orders must be in by Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. Click the link below to grab your Ledger Basketball apparel today!

https://justagameimpressions.chipply.com/StMarysSpringsBasketball2026Round2/?action=viewall

The HS Music Department is having their annual poinsettia sale. You can purchase tickets in the North Hall Office or from high school music students who are participating in the sale. Tickets are $20 and are being sold thru 12/15/26. Once you purchase a ticket, you take it to Haentze’s Floral to pick out your beautiful red poinsettia. Thank you for supporting the HS Music students.

Large Bags with Handles Needed For Elves R US!

As the 8th grade class gears up to host this year’s Elves R Us, they are looking for brown grocery bags with handles or any other large bags with handles to help with transporting of gifts. They are also in need of gift bags of all sizes to use when things cannot be wrapped.

These items can be dropped off at the North or South Hall offices, please make sure to mark them for ELVES! Thank you!

The National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive at St. Mary’s Springs Academy November 18th from 9 am to 2 pm at school. Blood donations save lives, and we most likely know someone who has benefitted from a donation. This drive also helps a student receive a college scholarship. Please use the QR code below to register or go online to RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: StMarysFDL.

The National Honor Society students thank you for your help in making this drive a success.

Looking for a way be more involved in our school community? Enjoy working with children of all ages and love reading? We would love to have you join our library volunteer team!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have two regularly scheduled volunteer opportunities available:
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM–3:00 PM
 Work with a variety of grade levels, K5–5th grade.
Thursdays | 8:30–11:30 AM
 Work with our Early Childhood (EC) students.
What You’ll Do:
* Help shelve books and keep our library organized
* Check books in and out to students
* Read to students and lead fun, engaging activities
* Assist with light housekeeping
Volunteer Requirement: SEE training is required.
Flexible Start Date: We can work with you to find a start date that fits!

Parents and Grandparents are welcome to volunteer. Please reach out to learn more. We’d be thrilled to welcome you to our library team! Contact Lisa at library@smsacademy.org

Did you know? You can Refer-A-Family and receive tuition credit!

Click Here to Learn More!

Do you have a gently used or like new instrument(s) that you are looking to donate? SMSA is looking to add instruments to our band programs for students who are just starting out, in need of help financially, and/or are unsure what they would like to play and may need to try a few different options. Instruments can be dropped off at the North or South office during regular school hours.

Please email gscudella@smsacademy.org with questions.

All uniform and spirit wear pieces that your child outgrows, throughout the school year, can be dropped off at the North, South or Scrip office during regular business hours.

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon LaLuzerne at slaluzerne@smsacademy.org or 920-322-8012.

Staying connected and having efficient communication is essential to the success of our students. Questions and issues will come up throughout the school year and we want to ensure you have all the information needed when something occurs. To reach teachers, school counselors, health services, principals and other staff members, please call the school’s main office (920-924-0993) and they will connect you with the appropriate department.

Issue Resolution Flowchart

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Click here to print off the current Scrip order form.

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Our next PPA meeting is November 18th at 6pm in the conference room across from the Business Office. We will be working through our normal agenda with an emphasis on the upcoming fall play. All are welcome to join!

Future Meetings:

December 9th

Learn how you can get involved. Contact PPA@smsacademy.org to learn more!

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Would you like to get involved at SMSA?

Are you looking to get more involved at SMSA? If so, join our Parent Connectors Group!! We organize events for our SMSA families & show our appreciation towards our amazing SMSA Staff throughout the year!! Please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net if you are interested. Thank you so much!!

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