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

Dear Parents/Guardians,

What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday? This thought provoking question may remind us that our lives are filled with many blessings. Thanksgiving is a time for us to pause and give thanks for these many blessings given to us as gifts from God. Let us take time to be a good example and help our leaders for tomorrow to grow in the area of thanksgiving for small wonders, awesome people and amazing experiences we get to be surrounded by in the moments of our lives.

SMSA is excited to support Lev Werdin and his family this Advent season. Please read the following letter to learn a couple of ways you can make a difference in your journey and another’s journey this Advent.

An Advent Story 2023

We are approaching the end of our first trimester of school. The trimester officially closes November 16th. Please check into Skyward for a communication tool regarding the learning happening. Skyward will be turned off for parent view on the evening of November 16th and then turned back on November 21st to view report cards. Please use Skyward to digital sign and view your child’s report card.

Upcoming Dates:
November 17: End of the First Trimester
November 22-24: No school for Thanksgiving break
December 12: 5th – 8th grade Christmas Concert (1:00 and 6:30 in Hutter gym)
December 13: Kindergarten – 4th grade Christmas Concert (12:45 and 6:30 in Hutter gym)
December 12: Early Childhood P3 and 4K Christmas Concert (8:15am in Baker gym)

Thank you parents/guardians for our partnership in the educational process of growing children to be rooted in Christ’s teaching, learning about service to community, and becoming leaders for tomorrow. Together we will create a path for tomorrow’s children to achieve amazing dreams.

God Bless,
Steven Kelnhofer
Elementary Principal, SMSA

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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 Ashley Lane-Donor and Alumni Assistant Director at SMSA.

This week’s Principal Pen award winners are:

Madeline A. (3rd)- Madeline is a responsible learner. She is a kind friend and is always willing to help in our classroom community.

Nolan W. (3rd) – Nolan is a very respectful student. He is always willing to jump in and help others.

Easton H. (3rd) – Easton is a model of the Ledger Core Values. He has demonstrated respect to his teachers and peers and cares about his community here on the Ledge.

Lucas F (4th) – Lucas is a good student, who works hard and tries his best. He is respectful to the teacher. Lucas is kind and helpful to his classmates, which makes him a good leader.

Tom K (4th) – Tom is an outstanding learner. He always puts forth his best effort and is respectful to his classmates and teachers.

Jacob P. (4th) – Jacob demonstrates the Core Value of responsibility. He puts effort into his work to make sure it is done on time.

Ryder F (5th) – Ryder is respectful, responsible and is a helping friend to everyone.

Riley L. (5th) – Riley always has a smile on her face and has great animal stories. She is responsible by handing in her work on time and asks questions. She cares about our community by helping and keeping her area clean and in class. Riley is very respectful in her faith in MASS. She is a positive leader in the classroom.

Natalie K. (5th) – Natalie always tries her best, and is willing to share and participate. She is kind, considerate and is concerned about her classmates. She makes sure her team members are part of group’s activities, and that they are not left out. Natalie lives the Ledger Way.

The Band and Choir Christmas Concert for grades 5-8 is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hutter Gymnasium.

New this year is concert dress for the 7th and 8th grade band. We are going away from the black attire at Christmas time and ask that the students dress up in their Sunday Best in Colors for the Christmas Concert. Please don’t feel you need to go out and purchase a Christmas outfit for the concert, I am merely opening up the options for COLOR instead of all Black. Thank you!

Please arrive at school no later than 6:00 pm for warm up and tuning.

Dear Parents and Guardians,The Elementary School Music Department, grades 5K-4th, is looking forward to our Christmas concert coming up very soon!

Wednesday, December 13th

During the school day:
All students will wear their school uniforms
12:45pm Performance in Hutter Gym-parents and families are invited

Evening concert:
Students should arrive in the Gym between 6:10pm and 6:15pm
(Students’ coats should be with parents)
Concert begins at 6:30pm

Dress code (for evening only) is as follows:
Students-wear your “Sunday Best” or fancy Christmas attire (no jeans)

Thanks,
Ms. O’Brien and Mrs. Lewis

The jingle bells are starting to ring, the holiday melodies are filling the air, and the festive lights are beginning to twinkle. That could only mean one thing – the Christmas season is just around the corner! At SMSA, that means the 20+ year tradition of Elves-R-Us is coming up! Last week, your child(ren) came home with an envelope and a form designating their shopping day and time slot.

The Elves shop will be up and running right after the Thanksgiving break with shopping days from Monday 11/27 – Friday 12/1. Please click here to view the Elves-R-Us FAQs! Let’s make this year’s Elves-R-Us an unforgettable chapter in our festive story filled with joy and the magic of giving.

The SMSA Ledger Hockey online store through Hopper’s will be open until November 17th. Order will be available for pickup at Hopper’s starting Wednesday, December 6th.

Click here to purchase your Ledger Hockey apparel today!

Start your Christmas season off with a fun-filled afternoon! SMSA Parent Connectors group will be hosting their annual LedgerExpress Event: A Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 3rd, from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm. The event will be held in Baker Gym & the Commons Area. Wear your pajamas or dress in holiday gear, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, make a Christmas craft, take pictures at our photo station, make a treat & play some holiday games. Please send in your RSVP by Tuesday, November 21, 2023, to reserve your LedgerExpress ticket. Your child should have brought home the registration form earlier this week. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss.

Registration Form

BMR tickets have been distributed to the youngest child in every family. If you did not receive your tickets, please contact Kristin Zitlow at kzitlow@smsacademy.org, or a member of the BMR committee (listed below). Sold tickets can be returned to SMSA any time before the live drawing on January 12, 2024.

Please make all checks payable to SMSA. Additional tickets can be picked up at the North, South or Scrip offices at SMSA, or from the following locations in our community: Central Barber, Everson Law Office, Flood Oil Company, Holiday Automotive, Holy Family Catholic Church, Hopper’s Silk Screening & All Star Trophy, Michels Corporation and Twohig Family Dentistry.

Who will be the Grand Prize winner on January 12, 2024, taking home $20,000? Will it be YOU?!

BMR Committee:

Valerie Everson — 920.251.3719
Stephanie Fessler — 920.960.0556
Katie Mathos — 920.979.6757
Lisa Shannon — 920.539.2892
Sasha Smith — 920.517.1693

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.

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November 17: End of the First Trimester
November 22-24: No school for Thanksgiving break
December 12: 5th – 8th grade Christmas Concert (1:00 and 6:30 in Hutter gym)
December 13: Kindergarten – 4th grade Christmas Concert (12:45 and 6:30 in Hutter gym)
December 12: Early Childhood P3 and 4K Christmas Concert (8:15am in Baker gym)

May 24: Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Mass & 8th grade graduation at Holy Family at 9:00 AM

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Child Care will be closed on Friday November 17, 2023 when school is not in session for Teacher In-service.

We will see everyone back on Monday November 20th for a two day week.

Child Care will also be closed during Thanksgiving break November 22-24th.

We will resume back on Monday November 27, 2023.

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