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

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It’s amazing to witness the moments in time, that provide opportunity to show empathy and reflect on the mission before us. After only a few weeks of school I’ve noticed teachers, parents and students working together to form a beautiful partnership to support academic excellence and growing leaders for tomorrow all rooted in Christ’s teachings. Thank you for partnering with SMSA. I appreciate each and every one of you.

Homecoming Week P3-8th grade dress up themes for each day:
NOTE: Participating in theme days of Homecoming week is to be done in good faith effort to sustain a respectful and responsible learning environment. The choice of clothing is to not cause a problem for anyone else. Political themed attire is not appropriate on any of the theme days. Students who do not wish to participate may wear the school uniform.

ELEMENTARY (P3-8) THEME DAYS:
Monday (9/18) – Wacky Hair/Fun Hat Day in uniform dress
Tuesday (9/19) – Blue and White Day (spirit wear encouraged) with jeans or school appropriate bottoms
Wednesday (9/20) – Mismatch Day (can wear bottom that is school appropriate length or school appropriate bottoms, jeans are also acceptable)
Thursday (9/21) – Favorite comfortable t-shirt on top with bottoms that are comfortable and length and tightness appropriate for our school environment. Leggings will follow the dress code regulations per grade level.
Friday (9/22) – Spirit Wear Day with jeans or school appropriate bottoms
Saturday (9/23) – Homecoming football game (1:00 p.m. – Fruth Field)

Parent teacher conferences will be held after school on October 3rd and 4th, 2023. Please look for communication coming out soon regarding signing up for a conference time. SMSA is excited to build partnerships with each and every one of you.

Thank you for your continued partnership with SMSA, where together we get to inspire our youth to live with purpose, develop God-given strengths and commit to academic excellence.

God Bless,
Steven Kelnhofer
skelnhofer@smsacademy.org
Elementary Principal, SMSA

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The Junior Ledger Basketball Club meeting will now be held in Baker Gym. This meeting is only mandatory if you have not participated in JLBC previously and/or if you have questions regarding this upcoming season.

SMSA will be holding a book fair, September 28 – October 4, 2023 in the SMSA Library and we are looking for volunteers to help with set up, sales and take down. Please click below to view the dates and times available and to sign up to help.

Sign Up to Volunteer

A long-standing tradition at SMSA continues again this year with the Christmas Card Fundraiser! Students in Grades 4 through 8 will be creating and selling handmade Christmas Cards. These cards will be sold for $2.00 each by the St. Mary’s Springs families after all the masses at Holy Family Parish sites on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd.

We will also be having a movie and popcorn afternoon, the day before Christmas Break, where students can bring in a donation to watch the movie of their choice and enjoy popcorn. Everyone will be able to participate, whether they bring in a donation or not.

All proceeds from the card sale and movie/popcorn will go to benefit a local child (Fond du Lac County) and his/her family, who is currently or has had medical concerns/conditions. Last year our Christmas Card Sale raised $4,805.00 for 11 year old Clay Bowe and his family.

If you know of a child and their family that you feel is deserving of a nomination, please fill out the form using the link provided below. All nominations will be reviewed and a recipient will be chosen by random draw.

Nomination Form

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Week of September 18 – Homecoming Spirit Week

Wednesday, September 20 – Welcome Back Spaghetti Dinner – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – SMSA Cafeteria

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