Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News
Elementary (PreK - 8) & Childcare - March 7, 2024
Mar 7
Dear Parents and Guardians,
SMSA will be on spring break next week as the campus will be closed and offer a time to reflect, relax and re-energize. Every day on the Ledge offers small moments of education. Every day is a blessing to go out and achieve. An opportunity to be grateful for the amount of growth that has occurred in educating the whole child. I’m blessed to get to witness the awesomeness of our teachers and staff each day as they give their talents and heart as gifts to the future. May this break offer a time to spend with family, time to step away from the business of school, time to reflect how far we have come thus far and time to rest for preparation for the end of the school year.
Happy early St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach and explain the Holy Trinity as he traveled about evangelizing. He taught that just as the shamrock has three leaves, it is still one. Just as the Holy Spirit, the Son and the Father make up the oneness of God.
This idea correlates to education at SMSA as well. There are many stakeholders to create the oneness of an SMSA educational community. The parents, students, and SMSA create the opportunity for one Catholic education rooted in Christ’s teachings, striving for academic excellence, living into service for church and community, as we prepare students to meet global challenges and become leaders for tomorrow.
Safety
Please support keeping our drop off and pick zones safe. Over the last few weeks, vehicles have been observed using the driving lane, instead of the hug and go lane, to drop off your child(ren). Please use the entire hug and go lane, including the west side, when dropping off your child(ren) if you choose not to use the parking lot. Children and adults need to use the crossing areas of the parking lot instead of cutting the corners of the parking lot to the lower playground. This is designed for your safety. Please reduce your speed to the posted 5 mph and drive phone free in our school zones. Please use the South Hall parking lot as it was designed. It takes all of us as a community to keep everyone safe. Thank you.
Forward testing – Week of March 18th
Forward testing for Grades 3 – 8 will be occurring at the end of March. As part of the Forward testing, students need to have wired earbuds/or wired headphones to take a piece of the Forward Exam. Please join us in making this a successful endeavor by having your child(ren) here at SMSA during the testing window. Thank you.
Thank you for your continued partnership with SMSA. Together we create a path for tomorrow’s children to achieve amazing dreams.
God Bless,
Steven Kelnhofer
Elementary Principal, SMSA
P3 - 8 Grade Yearbook Order Form - Must be submitted by March 14, 2024
Junior Ledger Softball Grades 3-6
Is your daughter interested in playing softball this summer? We are looking at building both a Junior Ledgers Minors (grades 5th/6th) and Rookies (3rd/4th) team.
In order to make these teams happen, we would need a couple parents to step forward to help coach the team. Coaching typically consists of a Monday night practice and additional practices as desired/scheduled and one game a week (Rookies games are on Tuesday, Minors games are on Thursday) between 6-9pm. The season runs from the middle of May until the end of July.
Please reach out to Kurt Konkol by Friday 3/8 at 5:00pm via email: kurt.konkol@excelengineer.com if you are interested or would like more information.
SMSA NEW Library Volunteer Interest Form
Our Library is staffed by volunteers (parent/grandparent-who are SEE trained). If you are interested in helping out in the library or would like to learn more about what it is all about, please click here to fill our the volunteer interest form for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Fondy Swim Club
Splash to Success!
Swimming Lessons March 18 – 28, 2024, Monday thru Thursday for ages 6-15. Level 1, 2, and 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. and Level 4, 5, 6, and pre-competitive from 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cost is $33 for residents and $40 for non-residents. Register online at www.fdlrecdept.com.
Refer-A-Family Program
2024-2025 Key Academic Calendar Dates
Click here to view key dates for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year, including SMSA’s start date, Christmas break, spring break and graduation dates.
Reminder that you can view this information, along with handbooks, dress code and uniform criteria and other important resources on our website year round by clicking here.
Time is Running Out To Register For Ledgerfest 2024!
WI Parental Choice Program Opens February 1, 2024
The WI Parental Choice Program (WPCP) online application period will open February 1, 2024 and will close on Thursday April 18, 2024.
The DPI requires current Choice families to fill out the application for the 2024-2025 school year. Filling out the application for next school year (2024-2025) informs the DPI that you want to receive your Choice voucher for 2024-2025. If the DPI does not receive an application from a current Choice family the DPI assumes that you do not want the voucher for the next school year and your voucher will not be renewed.
New and current families must electronically submit their application here.
Current Choice families are not required to provide income documentation.
NEW families, applying for a school voucher, must be income eligible to apply. The following income limits have been posted for 2024-2025:
Family Size Maximum Yearly Income*
1 $32,076
2 $43,384
3 $54,692
4 $66,000
5 $77,308
6 $88,616
For each additional member in a family add $11,308.
Family income includes the income of the student’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) that reside in the same household as the student.
Current Choice families are not required to provide income documentation. Proof of residency documents are required for current and new families.
WI Parental Choice Program information is available on our SMSA website by going to the Enroll tab at the top.
Questions about WI Parental Choice Program (WPCP) can be directed to:
Carol Ellestad
SMSA Choice Designee
Parents of Performing Arts
PPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADERS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE AVAILABLE. DUE APRIL 5, 2024.
Graduating Senior PPA scholarship application
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month in Lauby Lounge for the PPA meeting. All parents who have children in Middle School or High School are encouraged to attend.
Watch for an email to sign up to volunteer to help make the musical a success! Many hands make light work!
Meeting dates:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Note the change in usual day
All meetings will be held at 6 pm in the Lauby Lounge (first floor teacher lounge). Contact Anne Brunette (6brunettes@charter.net) with any questions about the PPA!
Lost & Found
With cold weather here, please remind your child(ren) to stop by the lost and found if they are missing a glove, hat, boot or even their jacket. The lost and found has been a very popular spot this year.
March 11th-15th – Spring break
March 26th – April 5th – Forward testing for Grades 3 – 8
March 29th – No school for Good Friday
April 1st – No School for Easter Monday
Spring Break is March 11th-15th, before and after school care will be closed. Care will resume on Monday March 18th.
Reminder no school Friday, March 29th and April 1st. (Easter break)
Before and after school care will be closed those days and will resume on April 2nd.