Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Principal’s Pen breakfast highlights students that are observed demonstrating the Ledger Way core values. Students that take our Ledger Way words off our walls, and put the words into action in our learning community will be recognized starting the week of Oct. 7th. Students recognized for the award show an awareness of maturing their Ledger Way core values skills. SMSA holds three Principal’s Pen breakfast times for three different grade level ranges of students during the months of school. It’s a great opportunity to hear Ledger Way core value stories and recognize the growth in character for each student being recognized at the celebrations.

Parent/teacher/student conferences were held on October 1st and 2nd, for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Thank you for taking the time to partner with us on the Ledge to discuss academic progress. As a reminder, parents/guardians are welcome to connect with SMSA teachers and schedule conference during business hours between the fall conference time and the spring conferences if a need arises.

SMSA is looking for feedback regarding sharing ideas to improve services and sharing of student progress. We are asking parents/guardians to participate in a quick seven question survey during conferences.

SMSA provided two different QR codes placed in the appropriate hallways during the correlating conference days. The two QR codes are broken into the grade levels of K-5 and grades 6-8. We are asking parents/guardians to complete one survey for each grade level that you are engaged with as a parent this school year. For example, if you have 2 students in K-5 and 1 student in middle school you would complete 1 survey for K-5 and 1 survey for middle school. If you did not get the opportunity to provide feedback during conferences, please take time to complete the survey(s) pertaining to your family. We’re looking to complete our surveys by Oct. 11th. Thank you for sharing your feedback because it takes all of us to move forward.

KG-5th Grade Survey:

6th-8th Grade Survey:

When a student has a guest for lunch there are two options to consider for the guest: the guest may eat with the students at the typical lunchroom tables, or the guest and only their child may eat at an individual table set aside for them. Outside food shall be only shared between the guest and the child for whom the guest is visiting. (Policy: Lunchroom Rules on page 27 in the handbook.)

Thank you for your continued partnership with SMSA. Together we will create a path for tomorrow’s children to achieve amazing dreams.

God Bless,
Steven Kelnhofer
skelnhofer@smsacademy.org
Elementary Principal, SMSA

JLBC Registration Signup is Due October 6th!

JLBC-Registration Form

Are you excited to be part of the Middle School Musical? Join us on Tuesday, October 16th, at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria for a parent/student meeting! At this meeting, you’ll get all the information you need to make an informed decision about participating in the musical. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Sonya Packer at spacker@smsacademy.org.

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Cub Scout Pack 3707 Join up / Sign Up Event
Henschel Indian Museum and Trout Farm
CALLING ALL BOYS! KINDERGARTEN THRU 5TH GRADE !!
Come join the fun with Cub Scout Pack 3707!
See what scouts is all about!
Date – Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time – 1:00pm- 4:00 pm
Place – Henschel Indian Museum & Trout Farm
N8661 Holstein Rd, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
There will be a Wagonride tour of the Indian Effigy Mounds thru the beautiful woods, followed by a tour of the Indian Relics and Museum, and a little campfire for smores to wrap up the event!
What to wear ?– Weather appropriate clothing
What to Bring? – Just yourself and a friend that would like to see what Scouts is all about!
Cost – $7.50 per person, this can be paid when you arrive. If it is a check, it needs to be written out to Gary Henschel
RSVP – through Scoutbook or to Christine Krizenesky at hickory6@protonmail.com on or before Sunday October 13, 2024. He stressed this because he needs to know in advance, so he has enough help depending on the size of the group.

Meeting place- Lower high school student lot furthest to the south at St. Mary’s Springs Academy at 12:15 to either caravan / carpool. Let me know if you will be meeting us at Henschel so we aren’t waiting for anyone unnecessarily.

A long standing tradition at SMSA continues again this year with the Christmas Card Fundraiser, in which students in Grades 4 through 8 will be creating and selling handmade Christmas Cards. These cards will be sold for $2.00 each by the St. Mary’s Springs Academy families after all the Masses at Holy Family Parish sites on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th. We will also be having a movie and popcorn afternoon, the day before Christmas Break, where students can bring in a donation to watch the movie of their choice and enjoy popcorn. Everyone will be able to participate, whether they bring in a donation or not. All proceeds from the card sale and movie/popcorn will go to benefit a local child (Fond du Lac County) and his/her family, who is currently or has had medical concerns/conditions.

If you know of a child and their family that you feel is deserving of a nomination, please fill out this form. All nominations will be reviewed and a recipient will be chosen by random draw.

These 8th graders were concerned that the Middle School Girls did not have feminine hygiene products readily available to them in the bathroom. They not only brought up their concern but came up with a solution and carried it out. This cart has been a huge success for the girls with many appreciating the resource they have provided. With this project also comes the upkeep of the supplies. The girls are looking for donations of UNSCENTED feminine hygiene products. If you would like to donate please drop them off in the south office. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Dengel at 920-322-8064 or sdengel@smsacademy.org.

Thank you Girls for your great example of leadership!

Before you know it Elves R Us, a time honored tradition on the Ledge will be here and our 8th grade students will be helping to bring the magic of Christmas to SMSA’s Elementary students, faculty and staff!

The Elves store will be held the week of December 2nd through December 6th. Setting up the store and wrapping room will begin on November 25th and 26th. More information will follow, but in preparation we are in need of larger bags with handles so the kids can transport their gifts home safely. If you have any larger plastic shopping bags (not the small grocery plastic bags), or brown grocery bags with handles, please drop them at either the North or South office. Thank you!

As the leaves begin to change and the temps get colder it is a sure sign that Halloween season is here.

We are excited to once again offer Trunk or Treat for our SMSA Families and invite you to participate! Below you will find details about the event as well as a sign up form to register you/ your vehicle for handing out candy. PLEASE NOTE: Based on the new rules from the Archdiocese, ALL candy distributors MUST BE SEE TRAINED. If your SEE training is not up to date, there is still time to do so before Trunk of Treat. See details below.

Trunk or Treat: SMSA South Parking Lot
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time:
• Trunk decorating: 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
• Trunk or Treating: 6 – 7 p.m.
Sign up to hand out candy and confirm your SEE Training status here. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1C4zNcai5nRKoix0X904migqA2fD30944BUANx7q7IDw/edit?usp=drivesdk

Please complete the registration form by Friday, October 25, 2024.
If you are not handing out candy and just want to attend the event with your kids, you do not need to register and SEE training is not required. Event attendees not handing out candy can park in the lower lot at school and walk up to the South lot to enjoy the event.

SEE TRAINING:
Looking to update your SEE Training or take the course for the first time?
Remember, SEE Training is required to volunteer and chaperone at SMSA – so if you haven’t already – register today and complete the course to be SEE Trained qualified for the next 5 years!

Note: if you have already done SEE training and just need the do the refresher course (required every 5 years). Here is the link for the renewal process: Safe Environment. On the left side of your screen, you will see three bullet points and the third one will give you directions to renew your training. This is completed online and at your convenience.

Check out upcoming nearby in-person classes:
• St. Matt’s in Campbellsport on Thursday, October 3, 2024 (6-9pm)
• SMSA – Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (5:30 -8:30pm)
• Holy Angels in West Bend on Saturday, October 12, 2024 (9am- noon)

Or look for a full list of trainings in the Milwaukee area during October here (https://www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding/Safeguarding-Events.htm?DateRange=month&Date=10/1/2024&Classifications=!)

Watch for more information about Trunk or Treat coming home with your children soon.

Questions? Please reach out to the Trunk or Treat committee by emailing Jenn Ellestad, Jenn.ellestad@gmail.com or Cathy Dux cathydux@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you and your little goblins on Halloween night!

Sincerely,
Andrea, Becky, Cathy, Holly and Jenn
Trunk or Treat Committee Members

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No School – Teacher In-service: October 3 & 4, 2024

Absent/Retake Photo Day for all P3 – 8th grade: October 10, 2024

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Parents please remember in order for your child/children to have a spot in extended care the $100.00 registration fee per family needs to be turned in to the south office.

Please email extendedcare@smsacademy.org if you have any questions.

Registration for SMSA’s Extended Care Program can be done online through your Skyward Family Access account.

Thank you

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