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

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are about to enter the season of Advent. Advent is broken into four areas of growth, one area per week during the season of Advent. We are called to focus on hope, peace, joy and love during the four weeks of the Advent season. Each one of these virtues brings us closer to preparing our hearts for this Christmas, and for eternal life with our Savior in Heaven. The first week of advent we light the first purple candle, The Prophecy Candle. Purple is the primary color associated with Advent. Within the Catholic Church it symbolizes penance, preparation, and sacrifice. During the first week of Advent we remember the Old Testament prophets who foretold of Jesus’ coming with hope and anticipation. The first week of Advent we reflect and celebrate hope.

Elves R Us
A special thank you to our 8th grade team of teachers, 8th grade students and supportive parents for a successful Elves R Us academic learning experience. The teachers and 8th graders did amazing work throughout this learning opportunity. Thank you to the adult volunteers that supported the program from wrapping, supervising the store, setting up, tearing down and so much more. We couldn’t have done it without your support. Thank you to the students and families at all grade levels that supported Elves R Us through the shopping experience. Thank you for supporting our 8th graders in learning about customer service, economics, fine motor skills, patience when shopping with little children and many more life lessons. Elves R Us presents an experience for a community to nurture many of the Ledger Way Core Values.

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.

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We have approached the end of our first trimester of school. The trimester officially closed November 16th. Skyward has been opened on November 21st to view report cards. Please use Skyward to digital sign and view your child’s report card.

Upcoming Dates:
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 13: 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 Principal Pen award winners are:

Easton M (6th)- Easton is an asset to our school community. He is always respectful and very responsible. He gets his work done on time and always tries his hardest. He is respectful to teachers and peers at SMSA.

Addelyn S. (6th) – Addelyn volunteered to tidy up the hallway, expressing her belief that maintenance shouldn’t have to handle the aftermath of middle school students. In doing so, she showcased responsibility, a sense of community, respect and leadership.

Annaliese. N. (6th) – Annaliese is a hardworking learner who always tries her hardest, shares her knowledge with others, and asks questions when she doesn’t understand. She is a strong positive leader and shows wonderful responsibility with her learning and great respect for her peers and teachers.

Madison R. (7th) – Madison gives respect to teachers and peers, willing to learn, willing to participate and help peer, prayerful when praying in class, responsible when getting work done on time and of good quality.

Elliot M. (7th) – Elliot being a new student this year, you would never know. She is always very respectful, has a pleasant attitude, and is very willing to help out in the classroom. So glad you are a part of our classroom and school Elliot!

Charlotte S. (7th) – .Charlotte is awesome! She is always trying her best both while doing school work and being a leader in class. She is also always willing to read at mass and is a positive ray of sunshine. I love having her in class.

Adam H. (8th) – Adam shows the Core Values by serving at Mass, asking good questions in theology class, showing respect to his teachers, and knowing the times and places to show off his humor!

Adalyn W. (8th) – Addie is a wonderful role model for her classmates and our little Ledgers. She demonstrates our core value of “Responsibility” by always coming prepared to class, seeking clarification from teachers and actively participating in classroom discussions. Her strong work ethic and positive attitude are an inspiration!

For over twelve years several SMSA families have sponsored a Christmas Gathering for SMSA teachers, administrators, and staff as a way to show their gratitude.  For many families, the contribution was given in place of individual Christmas gifts, or as an added appreciation.

In previous years, the gathering happened after school but not all SMSA Staff members were able to attend due to other commitments. Instead, this year we will provide a special luncheon that will happen during their school day so that all staff can enjoy.  All staff will each receive a special gift as well.

Please note, this opportunity is optional and offered to any SMSA family that would like to contribute.  We ask each family interested in participating for a minimum donation of $50.

Monetary donations for the special luncheon/gifts will be accepted through Friday, December 22.  Please mail your contribution to Andrea Nuss, W4642 Mill Road, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.  Checks may be made payable to Andrea Nuss. If you are interested in paying through Venmo, please send to @Valerie-Everson-4.

Please address questions to Valerie Everson at valerie@eversonandgibbs.com, or to Andrea Nuss at alnuss@charter.net.

Blessings to you during this holiday season!

Click here to purchase your 2023 Sturgeon Cup apparel starting Friday, December 1st at 9:00 a.m. The last day to purchase your shirts, in support of the Ledger Hockey team, is Sunday, December 10th. All orders will be delivered to SMSA for distribution on Tuesday, December 19th. 

Proceeds from the sale of the Sturgeon Cup shirts will be donated to the American Legion in Fond du Lac.

On Friday, December 22nd, pack the stands wearing your Sturgeon Cup apparel to cheer on our Ledger Hockey team as they take on Fondy!

The Ledger Alumni Hockey game vs. Fondy will take place before the Varsity game on the 22nd.

The elementary and middle school will be sponsoring a movie, popcorn and pajama day on Friday, December 22nd. For a $3.00 donation the students in P3-8th grade will get to watch a film, enjoy a bag of popcorn, and wear pjs (P3-5th) or sweats (6th-8th). Students may bring in their own 20 ounce or less drink from home. All the proceeds from the movie and popcorn afternoon will go to help Lev and his family. All money needs to be turned in to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, December 15th. If your family is unable to contribute at this time, your child will still be able to participate. Please read below to learn more about Lev.

Lev Werdin is one year old and was born with Down Syndrome, heart defects, epilepsy, Becker’s muscle dystrophy, severe sleep apnea, lung disease, and severe pulmonary hypertension. Lev has been battling severe pulmonary hypertension in the ICU since January of this year.

Currently, Lev is very ill and remains in the ICU. He’s intubated and medically paralyzed, fighting for his life.

The Werdin family is so grateful that God gave them Lev. He’s one of their biggest blessings! Your support of this project and of Lev is greatly appreciated!

Planning has begun for our annual Ledgerfest fundraising event (our largest and one of the most fun events of the year)! In previous years, we have collected money from each grade level and put together amazing auction baskets that will be in our silent auction.

Follow the link below to donate to your students grade, making this the Best Ledgerfest to date.

Donate

The concert will be Tuesday, December 12th at 1pm and 6:30pm in Hutter gym here at Springs.

The choir students should arrive by 6:20pm and report straight to the gym in their class places. They may wear anything dressy (church clothes are fine), but NO jeans, please.

Band students are required to arrive and report to the band room by 6:10pm. They may also wear anything dressy, no jeans please. ALL band students are no longer wearing all black for the concert.

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

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

If your child is in high school or middle school band or chorus, theater, or jazz vocals/band, we’d love for you to join us!
PPA meeting Dates for the 2023-2024 year:
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Join us for a special Christmas meeting at Table One in the Retlaw Hotel at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Note the change in usual day

Meetings in 2024 will be held at 6 pm in the Lauby Lounge (first floor teacher lounge).

Contact Anne Brunette at 6brunettes@charter.net with any questions about the PPA!

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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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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