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

Dear SMSA Families,
We hope you are well and enjoying this bright month of May. We want to thank you for your continued support and partnership in our students’ learning.

In the first week of May we will honor Mary, Mother of our Lord, with our May Crowning ceremony. The ceremony will take place this Friday, May 1, at 10:15 a.m. Students in P3 through Grade 8 will take part, and Father Durand will lead the service in the South Hall parking lot by the grotto. During May, we will continue to show our devotion to Mary as we ask for her prayers and intercession.

This week we began Spring MAP testing for students in Grades 2–8. Students are being assessed in math, reading, and language usage. Testing will conclude next week. At SMSA we use these assessment results to help students set goals, monitor growth, spot trends, and refine our instructional plans. We remain dedicated to providing a rich learning environment full of opportunities for our Ledger community.

Thank you for your steady support and commitment to our school. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to nurture and empower our students.

God bless,
Steven Kelnhofer Elementary Principal, SMSA

SMSA’s Campus Ministry rose sale will occur on Friday, May 8th after school outside the north and south entrances. Roses are $2 each.
Our Mother’s Day rose sale is to honor mother’s and to raise necessary funds for Wisconsin Right to Life to educate their local communities about life issues.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
The 5th grade and Middle School Music department is getting ready for our Spring Concert! The concert is Tuesday, May 12th at 1pm and 6:30pm. We want to make sure you have some important information regarding the performance.

Tuesday, May 12th:
During the school day, students should wear their school uniform. We will perform at 1pm in Hutter gym and all parents, guardians, friends, and families are invited.

For the evening, all students involved in band in any way will report to the band room at 6:00pm to warm up and get their instrument ready. All choir students will report to Hutter gym at 6:10 to prepare themselves vocally. Please be prompt and allow travel time. If you arrive earlier for parking purposes, that is fine.

Evening concert begins at 6:30pm.
Dress code (for evening only) is as follows:
ALL students 5-8 may wear “Sunday Best” or fancy attire.
(no jeans or sweats)

Hutter gym also has air conditioning this year, so it should be a much more comfortable setting than in past years. Please prepare to stay for the entire concert. The students work very hard on their pieces, and it is very distracting when people are getting up and leaving throughout. If you need to leave for any reason, please have your student let their teacher know, or feel free to email me.

Thank you!
Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Scudella

Attention all dancers. Varsity Dance tryouts are scheduled for May 17th in Baker gym 12:30-3:30.

Email Coach Brusky at sbrusky@smsacademy.org

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 20th from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm to celebrate your child(ren)’s success this school year! This is an open house style event that will allow you time to walk through the hallways, stop in at your child(ren)’s classrooms, talk with their teachers, see the amazing Glow Show-Candyland Style created by our SMSA Students, purchase some new books for summer reading at our book fair, stop in the chapel and say a prayer, etc. No RSVP needed. We hope to see you and your family!

We are getting excited for our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair, which will be held May 19th through May 21st, and we are looking for a few wonderful volunteers to serve as co-hosts for this and future fairs!

Co-hosts help with organizing the fall and spring book fairs, coordinating plans between Scholastic and SMSA, and keeping things running smoothly during the fair. It’s a fun way to be part of the excitement, support our school community, and, with additional support from more co-hosts, make better book fairs!

If you’re interested in volunteering to be a co-host (or would like more details), please email me at lemeryak@gmail.com. I’d love to have you join me in planning future book fair events.

Thank you for helping make our Book Fair a success!

Warm Regards,

Kayleigh Lemery

Book Fair Host

lemeryak@gmail.com

June 8 to July 23, 2026
Register today by visiting ssmhealth.com/SPEED or scan the QR code inside the link below. SPEED is an intensive sports performance program designed to improve your athletic ability. With a focus on proper form and technique, it will help to keep you in the game. Sessions will be held at a SMSA. Teams can participate in sport-specific sessions!

Open to students who will be entering 5-8th grade in the 2026-2027 school year. Click on the links below for more information and/or to register.

AGN-13105 SPEED Program Poster FdL 2026 production

AGN-13105 SPEED Middle School Flyer FdL 2026 production

Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11
Grades 2-3-4-5 9:00 am – 10:15 pm
Grades 6-7-8-9 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Click here to register! 

DATES: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25 ** Grades are for the fall of the 2026-27 school year**
Grades 4 -5   8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Grades 6 -7   10:30 am – 12:30 pm
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Break for Coaches
Grades 8-9    1:00 am -3:00 pm

Click here to register!

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!!

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

Click Here to Learn More!

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May 12, 2026 – 5th-8th Grade Spring Concert

May 18-22, 2026 – Book Fair

May 20, 2026 – Student Showcase

May 25, 2026 – No School – Memorial Day

May 27, 2026 – 8th Grade Graduation

May 29, 2026 – Last Day of Classes (PreK-7th)

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If you child/children will need extended care on the last day of school 5/29/26 please email Ms. Tracey at (tsaunders@smsacademy.org)
or there is a sign up sheet available in the child care room.

Thank you

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