Christmas Break

Christmas Break December 23rd - January 1st

Christmas Break will begin Monday, December 23rd.  Classes will resume Thursday, January 2nd, 2020.  During this time SMSA will be closed, including the Business and Scrip Office as well as Child-Care.

 

Have a very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!

From the Office of Steve Kelnhofer, PreK - 8th Grade Principal

Dear Parents,

 

My prayer for you is your advent season is going well as you prepare for the coming of our Lord. At SMSA, we have been preparing with Christmas concerts, a day of reconciliation for grades 2 – 8 and multiple service projects.

 

Thank you for your attendance and support during this time of year. I appreciate your partnership and generosity of time, talent and treasure.

 

One of our biggest service projects is for Brenna. Friday, December 20, 2019 we will be having a snack and movie day to help with our cause and support for Brenna. We are asking for a suggested donation of $3.

 

Last weekend my family was selling student made Christmas cards for Brenna at the end of Mass. One gentlemen approached us and told his story about how his family was a beneficiary of this service project a while back for his son. He stated, “I don’t know what I would have done without the help of SMSA.” He continued, “Now it’s my turn to give back and Merry Christmas.” He then bought a few cards and left with a twinkle in his eye and a beautiful smile on his face.

 

I left feeling a sense of pride for our students and how they change the world by taking time to create one card at a time, and making the time to care even if they don’t get to see the end result. What an amazing gift kids give us to reflect upon during Christmas.

 

Love and Logic Tip of the Week

Wise parents recognize the difference between genuine curiosity and manipulation.

 

God Bless,

Steven Kelnhofer

 

MAPS Testing

Students from grades 2 – 8 will be taking the winter MAPS test starting Monday, January 6 – Thursday, January 30, 2019.

 

Christmas Concerts

Thursday, December 19th, our P3 students will host their Christmas program in the Chapel.

 

Please click here to visit our Events Calendar for more details.

 

God Bless,

Steven Kelnhofer


News and Information

Lands’ End Starboard Scholarship - Grades 6 - 8

The Lands’ End School Starboard Scholarship acknowledges and rewards students who display exceptional leadership skills.  Each winning student will receive a $10,000 scholarship.

 

For a full list of details and eligibility requirements, please click here.

Upcoming Dates

Grade 2 - 5 Rotating Chapel Mass - Friday, December 13th

Please join us in the Chapel of St. Mary: Our Lady of the Ledge on Friday, December 13, 2019. Mass will begin at 8:15 a.m.

 

Make sure to stop at the North or South Hall office for a visitors pass.

 

Class lead: Ms. Teofilo, Grade 3

Classes attending: Mrs. Kuechenberg (Grade 5), Mrs. Wuest (Grade 4), Mrs. Johnson (Grade 3), Mrs. Sippel (Grade 5) and Mrs. Garlow (Grade 2).


Grade 6 - 12 Rotating Chapel Mass - Friday, December 13th

Please join us in the Chapel of St. Mary: Our Lady of the Ledge on Friday, December 13, 2019 as grades 6 and 7 will be in attendance. Mass will begin at 9:20 a.m.

 

Make sure to stop at the North or South Hall office for a visitors pass


High School Placement Testing - January 11th

High School Placement Testing for ALL Students who will be entering 9th grade for the 2020-2021 school year will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The test will be held at SMSA.

 

ALL current SMSA students and those that will be new to SMSA, must take the placement test.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Mueller at kmueller@smsacademy.org.

Before/After School Care News

Childcare will be closed during Christmas Break beginning Monday, December 23, 2019 and will re-open Thursday, January 2, 2020.


Parent Connectors - Join us Today

If you would like more information, please contact either Andrea Nuss at alnuss@charter.net or Katie Mathos at katiemathos@gmail.com.