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Safe Environment Awareness Week & Child Abuse Prevention Month
During the month of April, which is known around the country as child abuse prevention month, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee recognizes April 19th – 25th as Safe Environment Awareness Week. St. Mary’s Springs Academy wants families to know that we are committed to maintaining safe environments in our school through adult child abuse prevention training; criminal background checks for all clergy, volunteers working with minors, and employees; safety training for children in each grade level; and adhering to all mandatory reporting requirement laws.
This year, help St. Mary’s Springs Academy mark our support for child abuse prevention by wearing the color blue on Monday, April 20th. This would be a blue top (spirit-wear or other) with uniform pants. Wearing blue helps remind us and encourage others to prevent child abuse and support healthy children and families.
In addition, your child will continue to receive support through SMSA’s counseling department, including lessons on topics such as online safety, healthy relationships, communication, emotional regulation, and bullying prevention (etc.) Some of these lessons, particularly those focused on abuse prevention, are part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s required “Circle of Grace” curriculum. This program fulfills the Archdiocese’s Safeguarding Our Youth requirement.
Thank you for your continued support and for allowing us to partner in providing a safe environment for your child(ren)!
For more information, please see the resources below.
5-Ways-to-Protect-Your-Children-From-Abuse
20th Annual MACC Fund Invitational
The 20th annual MACC Fund Invitational is a high school golf championship held at Erin Hills and The Club at Lac La Belle, hosted by Arrowhead High School, to fight childhood cancer and related blood disorders!
Since 2007, the MACC Fund Invitational has raised over $1.2 MILLION dollars for childhood cancer and related blood disorders research, thanks to generous folks like YOU!
This year our team is honored to participate in this special event, not only to compete against some of the best high school golf teams in Wisconsin, but most importantly, to make a BIG impact on the lives of kids battling cancer and related blood disorders.
Your support of our team helps the MACC Fund continue the critically important mission of finding a CURE for childhood cancer and related blood disorders by providing funding for RESEARCH! Research is the only path to finding a cure, and your support, large or small, will play a large roll in furthering their work.
To show your support, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-marys-springs-academy-6?newPage=true
Thank you for your support and generosity!
Helping Hands Needed in the School Library for the 2026-2027 School Year
Our school library is more than just a place for books—it’s a welcoming space where students can learn, explore, and grow. Volunteering in the library is a wonderful way to be part of that environment while making a meaningful contribution to our school community.
We support students in all grades, P3–8, on a regularly scheduled weekly basis, and our high school students visit at various times throughout the year. Library volunteers play an important role in helping things run smoothly by assisting with a variety of tasks and supporting students during their visits.
We are grateful to have dedicated parents and grandparents who volunteer regularly, as well as those who help as substitutes when needed. Volunteers who are scheduled consistently each week build strong connections—not only with classroom teachers but also with the students. These relationships are special, and it’s something everyone looks forward to each week in the library.
If you’re interested in becoming a library volunteer for the 2026-2027 school year, we encourage you to sign up and join our team!
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/UABYNAd5pVeGhsaG6
Questions? Please contact Lisa at library@smsacademy.org
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
Don't Miss Your April Window - WPCP Application Windows
Returning families, APPLY EARLY for 2026-27 or you could lose your spot!
The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program is making major updates for 2026-2027:
DISTRICT CAPS – District enrollment caps are being removed.
NEW APPLICATION WINDOWS – Monthly application windows will now be used (see the table below for dates). Each month, applications will be verified and Choice seats assigned. This is the application method that has successfully been followed by Racine for years.
Click here to learn more.
Refer-A-Family Program - Earn $500 Towards Tuition
Do you have gently used or like new instruments at home?
Do you have a gently used or like new instrument(s) that you are looking to donate? SMSA is looking to add instruments to our band programs for students who are just starting out, in need of help financially, and/or are unsure what they would like to play and may need to try a few different options. Instruments can be dropped off at the North or South office during regular school hours.
Please email gscudella@smsacademy.org with questions.
Has your child outgrown their uniform pieces?
All uniform and spirit wear pieces that your child outgrows, throughout the school year, can be dropped off at the North, South or Scrip office during regular business hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Shannon LaLuzerne at slaluzerne@smsacademy.org or 920-322-8012.
Have Questions? Stay Connected!
Staying connected and having efficient communication is essential to the success of our students. Questions and issues will come up throughout the school year and we want to ensure you have all the information needed when something occurs. To reach teachers, school counselors, health services, principals and other staff members, please call the school’s main office (920-924-0993) and they will connect you with the appropriate department.
Swing Into Spring with Scrip
Scrip Hours
Monday and Friday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Click here to print off the current Scrip order form.
Performing Arts (PPA)
If you were inspired by the AMAZING performance of Grease in March, come to our next PPA meeting and learn how parent volunteers support not only these amazing productions but all of our talented students in the music department as well!
Future meeting dates:
May 20th
Learn how you can get involved. Contact PPA@smsacademy.org to learn more!
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!!