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

Dear SMSA Families,
We hope this newsletter finds you well and excited for the school year! As we embark on this journey together, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership in nurturing our students.

We are thrilled to have our students back on the Ledge, filling our community with joy and positivity! Thank you for an outstanding orientation/supply drop off day last week; it was wonderful to see everyone again. Please reach out if you have a questions as we begin the school year. Together, as partners in education, we aim to guide our children toward fulfilling their potential rooted in Christ’s teachings. We are excited to engage in holistic learning and cultivate leaders equipped to face global challenges.

Safety Procedures
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our drop-off and pick-up procedures for our Ledger community. It is vital for everyone to contribute to keeping our children safe. Please drive “Phone Free” when on campus grounds. Slow down as you embark on the school grounds. When on campus, please prioritize safety by using designated areas such as sidewalks and crosswalks. Thank you for supporting our community and fostering a culture of safety.

South Hall Parking Lot Procedure
Traffic Flow: Keep traffic moving in the Hug N’ Go zones around the perimeter of the south parking lot, where sidewalks line the entire drop zone.

Parking: If you need to park and walk with your child(ren) into school, please use the designated stalls, pulling all the way through and facing the center aisle.

For your safety and that of the children, please ensure your vehicle is facing the center aisle to allow for smooth exits.

School Picture Information
August 28, 2025: 6-8 Grade Pictures (Students should wear Mass Day attire)
September 3, 2025: P3-5th Grade Picture Day (Students should wear school uniform attire)

We are deeply appreciative of your partnership in education and look forward to a fantastic year ahead. Together, we will create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive!

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

Requirements to participate in 5th grade Band:
Students need to have an instrument and a lesson book in order to fully participate in 5th grade beginning band.

When I met with the band for the first time this week, I noticed there were about ten students who haven’t made arrangements for an instrument. Please stop at Mike’s Music to checkout the rental program and purchase a lesson book: Tradition of Excellence book 1 (Red Book) for approximately $13.00.

If your son or daughter is only playing the bells, you only need to rent a bell kit , Not the full percussion kit to keep at home for practicing.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at your convenience.

Thank you so much!
Gerry Scudella
SMSA MS Bands
email gscudella@smsacademy.org
email gerryscudella@gmail.com
Phone 920 948-4248 (You can text too!)

Are you a fan of Ledger Athletics? SMSA Adult Sports Passes are now available for purchase. The SMSA Sports pass covers admission for any HOME Ledger sporting event where an entry fee is charged. (Excluding WIAA playoff games) Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Hockey are examples of the sports that would be included in the pass. The SMSA Sports pass is $50.00 and are available for purchase in the North & South Hall Offices, the Scrip Suite, and at our home sporting events. Cash or checks made payable to SMSA will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Mueller at kmueller@smsacademy.org. Thank you for supporting Ledger Athletics!

If you are interested in getting involved at SMSA, be a part of the SMSA Parent Connectors Group! Our group focuses on building connections with our SMSA families through our events during the school year as well as celebrating our amazing SMSA Staff. If you have a child(ren) in grades preschool through 5th Grade, you received a blue Parent Connectors Volunteer Form at supply drop off day. If you are interested in helping with our group, please fill out the form & return it to your child’s teacher by Friday, September 5th. Only ONE per family is needed to be filled out. If your youngest child(ren) is in 6th Grade or older, please email me, alnuss@charter.net, letting me know you would like to be included in the group emails as they didn’t receive a volunteer form. Once they are all collected and entered, you will receive an email. Each year a NEW email group is created to keep it updated so even if you have been a part of the group email in years past, please let us know you continue to want to be. We greatly appreciate ALL of our volunteers! We couldn’t do what we do without all of your help! It is going to be a great school year! If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net.

Volunteer-Form-2025-2026

Want to learn more about our SMSA Parent Connectors Group or have ideas on events we could add to our school year…come to one of our beginning of the school year meetings…Wednesday, September 10^th at 7:45 am in the Multi-Purpose Room on 4^th floor or Thursday, September 11^th at 6:00 pm in the Library on the 3^rd floor, please enter through the North Hall Entrance. It is a fun way to meet families & give back to our amazing school.  If you are interested in learning more about this group but aren’t able to attend, please reach out to Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net.   We are so grateful for all of our volunteers!

Are you a parent or grandparent looking for a meaningful way to give back to our school community? Then the library is the perfect place for you to make a difference, meet new people, and share your love of reading and learning with our students.

We are looking for dedicated SEE trained volunteers to assist with a variety of activities including:
-helping with children’s reading programs
-Assisting in shelving and organizing books

We currently are in need of volunteers for Wednesdays (11am-3pm), and substitutes. If you’re interested in volunteering but can’t commit to our current open shift, feel free to reach out—we’ll do our best to find a time that works for you. Your time will make a huge impact. Email Lisa; library@smsacademy.org.

Registration for flag football at the YMCA is open. Grades going into 4k-4 available. Program begins Saturday September 6. More information and registration can be found on the YMCA website.

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

Click Here to Learn More!

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September 1, 2025 – No School – Labor Day

September 3, 2025 – P3-5th Grade Picture Day

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Registration is open for Extended Care 2025-2026 academic year. A friendly reminder when registering for Extended Care there is a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee.

In order for your child/children to have a saved spot in extended care this fee will need to be paid at the time of registration. Checks can be made payable to SMSA (Extended Care) to the south office. Reminder, spots fill up quickly.

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

Thank you

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