Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News
Elementary (P3-8) & Childcare
Apr 9
Dear SMSA Families,
As we welcome this joyful Easter season, we want to thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Your involvement is essential to nurturing our students and strengthening our school community.
SMSA wishes you a happy and blessed Easter. May you and your family experience Christ’s presence during this important time in our faith community. We appreciate you entrusting your child(ren) to SMSA as we help them grow in their relationship with Christ. This shared journey can inspire and shape our whole community as we live the Ledger Way core values each day. Every one of us has a meaningful role and purpose. Wishing you an Easter filled with joy!
With warmer spring weather approaching, please remember our expectations for use of the lower playground after school. While after-school time is a valuable opportunity for families to connect, we ask that you note the following reminders:
Students should not stay on campus to play on the playground or elsewhere after school unless they are directly supervised by a parent or guardian. Responsibility for students before and after instructional hours rests with the parent or guardian.
To reinforce supervision, staff will periodically step outside to visually confirm that students are accountable to a parent or guardian for a quick check-in. If a child is not with an adult, the child will be asked to wait by the south office entrance until 3:20 PM. After 3:20 PM, the child will be enrolled in the extended care program and charges will apply to the parent or guardian.
If a ball goes over the brick retaining wall on the lower playground, please inform a staff member or the front office and we will retrieve it. For safety, please do not climb the wall.
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our students safe and supporting a positive learning environment.
We encourage you to stay involved in school activities and events. Your engagement greatly enriches our students’ educational experience and helps foster a thriving community. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to working together this season.
God bless,
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 Greg Brunette, Director of Business Operations at SMSA.
Amy P. (P3) -Amy comes to school each day with a smile and is ready to learn. She treats her friends with respect.
Nicolas P. (K4) -Nicolas is a great role model for our community. He loves to bring in items to share with his classmates, he is kind to everyone, and he does a great job of sharing and taking turns! We love having Nico in our class!
Adeline L. (Kindergarten) -Addy is a kind and caring girl who always tries her best. She is a friend to everyone and is always willing to lend a helping hand to those around her.
Everly J. (Grade 1) -Everly is quick to help others in the class that have a hard time. She shows leadership and compassion to all of her classmates. Everly is also extremely respectful to everyone she comes in contact with. She is supportive and kind and has a smile for everyone in the classroom.
Finley G. (Grade 2) -Finley is a great friend to all. She includes everyone, works cooperatively in the classroom, and helps her friends in and out of the classroom. Finley is also a leader in the classroom. She works hard, follows directions, challenges herself, and answers questions.
Wyatt S. (Grade 3) -Wyatt comes to school every day with his positive and bubbly personality. He has a great sense of leadership that allows him to be a great role model in our classroom. He is a friend to all and always lends a helping hand to his classmates and teachers.
SMSA Skate Day!!
Thank you to all the families who attending our Parent Connectors SMSA Skate Day this past Monday at Korneli’s on the Avenue! It was a success! Lots of fun was had by all!! Thank you!!
Staff Appreciation Week is coming!
Planning is well underway for our SMSA Staff Appreciation Week, May 4 -8, 2026 and we are in need of our SMSA Families help! We will once again be having a special staff luncheon during this week to show our appreciation for our amazing SMSA Staff. We are looking for families to contribute monetarily towards this meal and other items for the week. If you would like to help with this, you can either send cash/check (payable to Andrea Nuss) in a sealed envelope with Staff Appreciation/Andrea Nuss on it or Venmo @Jeff-Nuss-3 (4355 – last four digits). All contributions will be due by Friday, May 1st. If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net. Please watch for more details in the eLedger regarding Staff Appreciation Week at the end of April. Thank you so much for your help in making this week extra special for our SMSA Staff!
Staff Appreciation Committee
2026 Conservation Camps
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!!
Refer-A-Family Program - Earn $500 Towards Tuition
May 12, 2026 – 5th-8th Grade Spring Concert
May 18-22, 2026 – Book Fair
May 20, 2026 – Student Showcase