Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News
Elementary (P3-8) & Childcare
Apr 2
Dear SMSA Families,
I hope you are doing well and taking the opportunity to spiritually grow through this Lenten season. As we near an important time in our faith, I want to thank each of you. Your steady support and partnership help our school flourish, and I feel blessed to serve alongside you.
Holy Week began this past Sunday with Palm Sunday, which marked the beginning of our journey with Jesus as we recall His entry into Jerusalem greeted by many. During the week we invite you to join these observances at Holy Family Parish:
Holy Thursday: remembering the Last Supper and the first Mass
Good Friday Service: reflecting on Our Lord’s passion
Easter Vigil Mass (Saturday): leading into the joyful celebration of Easter Sunday
In following Our Lord’s path, we often see echoes of our own lives. Each of these days invites us to pray, to sacrifice, to serve, and to discover hope and joy after hardship. Let us gather in reflection and grow closer to Jesus together.
We are happy to report that Forward testing for most students is complete. A small number of make-up tests will be held next week. Thank you for helping students arrive on time and ready for testing. Forward Testing in Wisconsin is an important tool because it gives SMSA leadership, teachers, and families meaningful information about how students are progressing toward state academic standards. For students, the results can help identify strengths as well as areas where additional support or enrichment may be needed. For SMSA, Forward Exam data helps evaluate curriculum and instruction, make informed decisions about interventions, and monitor overall school performance so we can better meet the needs of all students as a learning institution.
Our Lost and Found is very full—time for spring cleaning! We will clear the Lost and Found shortly after Easter. Please remind your children to look for any missing items; unclaimed belongings will be redistributed.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership with SMSA. It was a joy to see so many of you at Ledgerfest as our community came together to support SMSA. Together we are building opportunities for our children to reach their dreams. It truly takes a village.
I look forward to continuing our collaboration and the special moments ahead. Wishing you a blessed Holy Week.
Warmly,
Steven Kelnhofer
Elementary Principal, SMSA
Principal's Pen
The Principal’s Pen is an opportunity for teachers to recognize students who consistently demonstrate “The Ledger Way” with a focus on faith, learning, respect for leadership, community and responsibility. The students chosen attended a special breakfast with Mr. Kelnhofer, Mr. Thuerwachter and a special guest. They also received a certificate with a brief sentence on how they followed “The Ledger Way,” and a principal’s pen. This week’s special guest speaker was Kelly Mueller, Athletic Administrator.
Connor F. (Grade 4) -Connor is very respectful and responsible. He is a positive leader in our classroom community that puts forth his best effort into learning.
Sofia D. (Grade 5) -Sophia shows a desire to learn, improve, and grow as a student. She demonstrates pride and effort as she completes assignments and projects. Sofia is a model of how to live the Ledger Way, treating others with kindness and respect.
Jack R. (Grade 6) -Jack is a responsible student. He double-checks to make sure that he has his assignments turned in. He also strives to be off of the missing work document.
Maddie R. (Grade 7) -Maddie consistently displays our core values of respect and faith. She treats both classmates and teachers with kindness and consideration, and she lives out her faith in a beautiful way by thoughtfully offering up prayer intentions each day.
Thatcher G. (Grade 8) -Thatcher has shown how he values our core values here at the Springs. He treats classmates with respect, turns in his work on time, and lives out his faith as he is always willing to serve in Mass.
SMSA Skate Day is coming!
Enjoy your day off of school on Monday, April 6th at our SMSA Skate Day at Korneli’s on the Avenue from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm! All students 3k through 8th grade are invited. There will be a $5.00 admission fee and a $3.00 skate rental fee. You are welcome to bring your own skates. The concession stand will be open to purchase food as well as the arcade games will be available to play. No RSVP needed. Students must be accompanied by an adult. We hope you can join us for a fun filled afternoon!
Dave Stetter Environmental Education Scholarships & Camp Opportunities
Fond du Lac County Bird and Nature Alliance (formerly Audubon) is offering Dave Stetter Environmental Education Scholarships for the summer of 2026. Dave Stetter, a science teacher at Goodrich High School, highly valued hands-on environmental education for instilling conservation values. The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association sponsors summer camps that offer such experiences. Middle school youth (entering grades 6-8 in fall) may attend the at Camp Lakotah, Wautoma, from June 28-July 1. High school students entering grades 9-12 in the fall are eligible for scholarships to at North Lakeland Discovery Center from North from June 15-18. See camp brochures and details at: https://wisconsinlandwater.
Scholarships cover camp fees and parents are expected to provide transportation to/from the camp. To obtain a Dave Stetter EE Fund application visit the Fond du Lac County Audubon webpage: https://fdlaudubon.org/wp-
The scholarship application/instructions are listed below. Scholarship applications are due on April 30, 2026.
2026 Conservation Camp Scholarship Information
Dave Stetter Environmental Education Scholarship Application
Questions may be directed to Margie Winter (jmwinter@charter.net or 920-517-5416) or Kathleen Stetter (krstetter@gmail.com or 920-410-7768).
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!!