Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News
Dear Parents/Guardians
I would like to thank Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Scudella for leading our 5th through 8th grade students through a fabulous concert performance Monday evening. The students did themselves, their families and SMSA proud as they shined throughout the program by performing various musical pieces. We are blessed to have both Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Scudella at SMSA as they demonstrated the Ledger Way core values in numerous ways to grow our musicians throughout the school year. I appreciate their professional demeanor, skill, and accountability to their craft, and to each other as a music department, to get the greatest possible outcomes: learning, growth and many smiles of joy. Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Scudella, we deeply appreciate your dedication to teaching our students about music and the effort it put forth in preparing for the concert program. Thank you for bringing out the best in our students.
As the school year is winding down, please remember to check in with Skyward for learning that has occurred. It may be a good time to check for missing assignments, seek understanding, or feel really good for the accomplishments in learning.
As a reminder, our eighth grade students will be enjoying their last day of school on May 24th after the K-8 Mass at Holy Family. After the Mass, SMSA will recognize the 8th grade students with a special ceremony. Grade P3 through grade 7 will be in session until May 29th. The two day week will be filled with field day activities, yearbook signing, and other activities to close our the school year. May 29th is a full day of school.
Thank you for your support and partnership as we transition to May at SMSA. Together we create a path for tomorrow’s children to achieve amazing dreams.
God Bless,
Steven Kelnhofer
Elementary Principal, SMSA
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 will attend a special breakfast with Mr. K and Mr. Fisher and special guest, receives a certificate with a brief sentence on how they followed The Ledger Way, and a principal’s pen.
This week’s Special Guest was Heather Reilley-St. Mary’s Springs Academy K-12 Pupil Service’s.
This week’s Principal Pen award winners are:
Scarlett L. (3rd)- Scarlett is a very caring and kind student to all. She is respectful and is a leader in our classroom.
Sofia. D. (3rd) – Sofia is a responsible learner. She is always willing to help others and respected in our classroom community.
Olivia W. (3rd) – Olivia always comes to school with a smile on her face ready to learn. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and is a good friend to all.
Adam K.(4th) – Adam demonstrates learning by always working hard and doing his best work. Adam demonstrates leadership by being kind to everyone.
Kinleigh G. (4th) – Kinleigh is very respectful to her teachers and classmates. She is always willing to help others.
Hazel S. (4th) – Hazel is an outstanding member of our classroom community. She leads by example as she is extremely helpful, treats everyone with kindness and respect and always puts forth her best effort.
Quinn H. (5th) – Quinn follows the Ledger Way daily. She is polite, kind, and respectful. Quinn is always prepared for class and she is willing to help others when there is a need.
Sophie L. (5th)– Sophie comes to school ready to learn and is respectful to classmates.
Bauer. S. (5th) – Bauer has strong faith, a positive attitude, is respectful to adults, and is an excellent team leader.
Students currently enrolled in grades K-7 are welcome to join our summer project, #FlatLedger. Based off the Jeff Brown book “Flat Stanley.”
We want your children to get excited about reading and geography with #FlatLedger! As you travel this summer we want you to take #FlatLedger along and document with photos and postcards to share with all the Junior Ledgers at SMSA. When students return in August, we will have a map of all the travels our #FlatLedger took with our Ledger families. Any photos and postcards will be posted by the library for all to view. More explanation of this program was sent home with students in K-4 via a hard copy, while Grades 5-7 received it via email during the last week of library.
Travels with #FlatLedger begins on May 30th and will end on August 18th. All items must be submitted by August 18th.
Here is how you can submit your #FlatLedger adventures:
SMSA #FLATLEDGER
255 County Road K
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Please check the lost and found outside of the south office before the end of the school year. We have a few lost winter coats, spirit wear, and many other clothing items. Any items left over the summer will be donated.
Looking to improve your basketball skills this summer? Come and join the Ledger coaching staff and varsity players at the girls and boys basketball camps. The camps are designed to help each individual player improve their skills, focusing on the fundamentals of the game. Click on the link below for dates, times and the registration form.
The SMSA Volleyball camp is designed to help players of all ability levels improve their skills by providing quality instruction of the FUNdamentals of the game. Click on the link below for dates, times and the registration form.
The Football Fundamentals Camp is a non-contact camp for students entering grades 5-8th, with emphasis on skills that make the game of football fun to play. Click on the link below for dates, times and to print the registration form.
Football Fundamentals Camp 2024
Sports Performance Enhancement & Explosive Development (SPEED)
Summer Sports Performance Camp, June 10 to July 25, 2024.
Speed Camp Middle School Registration
Noon Kiwanis is looking for volunteers to help at their tent during Walleye Weekend. PLENTY of opportunities to earn service hours, while having fun, listening to great music (Kiwanis tent is located by the GRANDE stage), and give back to your community. Volunteer opportunities are available for teens and adults.
Click here to view volunteer opportunities and sign up!
Fond du Lac School District (FDL-SD)
Transportation is provided on school buses contracted through a private bus company. It shall be furnished to elementary students (K-5) whose residences are outside the city limits for the city of Fond du Lac and who live two (2) or more miles from the school which they attend. Secondary students (6-12) living in rural areas more than two miles away from their attendance area school are eligible for transportation.
Families with eligible students that will need bus transportation next fall will be required to complete the FDL School District bus transportation card. The bus card is available on the SMSA website or at the South Hall office. A bus card is required for every new eligible child in the family. If your children currently ride the school bus a new bus card is not required for the next school year.
FDL-SD is requesting all Route bus transportation cards be completed and returned by May 15, 2024.
Return completed bus card to:
Carol Ellestad – cellestad@smsacademy.org
Or
FDL School District
Pupil Services/Transportation
72 W Ninth Street
Fond du Lac , WI 54935
For more information go to the FDL-SD website.
Who to Contact:
For more information regarding eligibility, please contact Wendy Burgess at 920-906-6524.
Bus Routes:
For information regarding routes, please contact Johnson Bus Company at 920-921-3003.
May 27, 2024 – No School – Memorial Day
May 29, 2024 – Last Day of School (Full Day)
There are still open spots available in the P3-k/ and 1st-2nd grade extended care. Parents please remember in order for your child/children to have a spot in extended care the $100.00 registration fee per family needs to be turned in to the south office.
Please email extendedcare@smsacademy.org if you have any questions.
Registration for SMSA’s Extended Care Program can be done online through your Skyward Family Access account.
Thank you