Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News
Elementary (P3-8) & Childcare
Jan 29
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well, warm and cheerful. As we progress through this exciting time of year, I wanted to share some important updates and celebrate our vibrant community at SMSA.
This Catholic Schools week has been full of joy and spirit as we honor the comprehensive education at SMSA. Our curriculum is intertwined with our faith, providing students with skills, knowledge, and practical applications through meaningful learning experiences. The enthusiasm at SMSA is tangible as we continue this special week. It is a wonderful place for learning, playing, and growing in faith. Our faculty, staff, and administration feel blessed to work with your children daily as we get to celebrate our Catholic School.
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
The second round of Parent/Teacher/Student conferences is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, from 3:40 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. These meetings can be recommended by the teacher or requested by parents/guardians if you wish to meet with your child’s teacher. Attendance is optional for the spring conferences.
The Skyward conference scheduler is open to parents of our P3 – Grade 8 families. To schedule a meeting, please follow these steps:
Log into your Skyward account.
Select “Teacher Conferences” from the left menu.
Choose “All Conferences.”
Pick a time that suits you.
To cancel or reschedule:
Log into your Skyward account.
Select “Teacher Conferences” from the left menu.
View your scheduled time.
Follow the steps to choose a new time for your child.
If you have any questions about the conferences, please call the South Hall Office at 920-322-8046. Thank you for your partnership and communication in supporting your child’s education at SMSA.
As a reminder, we appreciate your ongoing collaboration with SMSA. Together, we are paving the way for our children to reach their dreams. Your involvement in our school community significantly impacts the lives of our students. Thank you for your continued support in making this week of celebrating our Catholic School truly special. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration and strengthening the school-family partnership. Thank you for being an essential part of our SMSA community.
God Bless,
Steven Kelnhofer
Elementary Principal, SMSA
100% Tuition Credit Campaign Kick Off
REMINDER - 2026-2027 Online Registration is Open!
Registration for the 2026-2027 academic school year is open for families with students currently enrolled at SMSA until January 9, 2026. Registration will be completed online through your Family Access account in Skyward. Step-by-step instructions can be found on the website by following the link Online Registration Instructions.
Reminder, Skyward online registration can be completed using your cell phone.
All current families must complete Online Registration for each student.
Log into your Family Access account in Skyward. If you have misplaced your login credentials for Skyward, please email jpoetzel@smsacademy.org.
Online Registration includes information verification regarding your family and student(s). Registration will open for students not currently enrolled in SMSA in January 2026. Early registration will assist in determining class sizes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The registration fee will become part of your 2026-2027 tuition statement.
Current families must complete registration by January 9, 2026.
If you have questions regarding online registration use this link registration@smsacademy.org.
Click these links to access the following:
Ledgerfest Grade Level Basket Donations
Planning has begun for our annual Ledgerfest fundraising event—mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28, 2026! You won’t want to miss this exciting evening celebrating SMSA.
Once again, we’re asking each grade level to contribute toward creating some incredible auction baskets. Your support makes a huge difference in making Ledgerfest a success!
If you would like to contribute towards your child’s grade level basket, click this link: https://smsacademy.ejoinme.org/LF26class to donate online. Once you enter a donation amount and click next, please fill in your child’s name and grade level (if you are donating for more than one child, please list each name and grade level along with the amount for each child). If you prefer, you may still send cash or check (payable to Andrea Nuss) in an envelope marked: Ledgerfest/Ashley Lane. Please also indicate your child’s grade level on the envelope.
All contributions are due by Wednesday, February 4th. Thank you so much!
If you have any questions, please reach out to your grade-level lead:
P3: Lindsey Pietrowski – pietrowski.lindsey@gmail.com
K4: Allison Geiger – kageiger@att.net
K5: Amy Meyer-Bremer – ameyer17@outlook.com
1st Grade: Betsy Royce – ejmiazga@gmail.com
2nd Grade: Molly Jaster – molly.jaster@gmail.com
3rd Grade: Jourdan Jacobs – jourdanjacobs@gmail.com
4th Grade: Katie Heller – katieheller11@gmail.com
5th Grade: Jenn Ellestad – jenn.ellestad@gmail.com
6th Grade: Andrea Nuss – alnuss@charter.net
7th Grade: Tya Robles – tyajean623@gmail.com
8th Grade: Shannon LaLuzerne – slaluzerne@smsacademy.org
High School (9-12): Andrea Nuss – alnuss@charter.net, Betsey Gitter – kevandbets@gmail.com and Pam Kristmann – pamkristmann@gmail.com
Thank you for your generosity and for helping make Ledgerfest 2026 another amazing celebration of our Ledger community!
You Are Invited! Ledgerfest 2026 is Gearing Up for a Slam Dunk!
We are bringing all the fun, energy, and team spirit you can handle — it’s sure to be a night full of laughs, cheers, and good times!
Location: FCC (400 University Dr. Fdl)
Time: Doors open at 5:00 pm
Get ready… this event is sure to be a slam dunk!
It’s going to be a night you won’t want to miss!
Youth Baseball Registration 2026
Starting February 1st. Fondy Youth Baseball registration begins on-line at: www.fdlyouthbaseball.com.
Click the link for grade level league information, and registration details. 2026 Fondy Youth Baseball Registration Form
2026 Registration Form (Spanish)
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!!