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

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Last week in the 4th and 5th grade lunchroom I observed a group of students noticed an individual eating alone at a table. Four students stood up from their table of 6 or 7 and went to eat with the individual student. They stated, ” We didn’t want her to eat alone because everyone needs a friend.” The power of those words shifted the lunchroom. These students understand we were created for relationship, fellowship and community. It’s awesome to see the Ledger Way used in a meaningful way in a life of a 10 or 11-year-old. These four students used leadership, respect, responsibility and community all in one small moment that had large impact and influence for another student.

Fall Parent/Teacher/student Conferences
Parent/teacher/student conferences will be held on October 3rd and 4th for grades P3 through 8th grade. A parent communication regarding conferences was sent by homeroom teachers on Sept. 18th. Please use our Skyward system to sign up for a conference time in grades P3 – grade 5. MS conferences will be an open house format. SMSA is excited to build partnerships with each and every one of you through the parent/teacher conference experience. It’s a valuable experience to build relationships from Kindergarten – 8th grade. Looking forward to seeing you on campus.

Trunk or Treat and Halloween classroom parties will be help on Halloween. Please look for more information from the homeroom teachers regarding classroom Halloween activates.

Thank you for your continued partnership with SMSA. Together we will create a path for tomorrow’s children to achieve amazing dreams.

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

←Back to Top

One month into school and our Lost & Found is already a popular spot. Please take a moment to see if your child is missing any items, and if so, visit our Lost & Found spot to the left of the South Hall office entrance doors when you walk into school. Conferences next week Tuesday and Wednesday will be another great time to stop and see if any of these lonely items belong to your child.

Is your child interested in participating in the Junior Ledger Basketball Club (JLBC) this year (2023-2024)? Students in grades 1 – 8, who are interested in playing basketball, need to be registered by Friday, October 6, 2023.

Click here, to print off the registration and uniform order forms, and the JLBC release waiver. These need to be returned, with payment, to SMSA by Friday, October 6th.

As a reminder, if you are planning to celebrate a special day, or have a special guest bring lunch in for your child(ren), please have them check in at the North or South Hall office when they arrive.  If possible, please let your child(ren)’s teacher know that they will be receiving a special outside lunch/guest.

Lunchroom: When a student has an outside guest for lunch there are two options: The guest may eat with the students at the typical lunchroom tables or the guest and only their child may eat at an individual table if there is room. Please ask guests not to share food that is brought into school with other children in the cafeteria, for safety reasons.

Katie Hetue, a member of the Holy Family Parish, is offering a tutoring opportunity to our students. She has 3 years of middle school teaching experience and would love to help your child grow in their learning.

Services can include individual subject work, test preparation, or particular skill work such as reading, organizational skills, or study skills.

Please contact Katie either by email at kmhetue@gmail.com for more information.

If you are the parent of an athlete, please consider giving of your time to help out in one of our concession stands or with admissions. The Booster Club supports ALL SMSA sports, so feel free to help out at activities your kiddos are not in, to assure other parents can watch their son or daughter in that particular sport. This is a great opportunity to serve and see/meet more of our Ledger family.

Signing up is easy…..just click on one of the links and select a date that best fits your schedule.

A big thank you to those that have already signed up and given their support!

Varsity Football

JV Football

Volleyball

CALLING ALL STUDENT LEADERS!

We’re excited to announce our 2023-2024 scholarship program is open for entries. Since 2019, we’ve awarded 24 scholarships—a total of $215,000—to students who have shown exceptional leadership skills.

Up to five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to eligible Preferred School students in grades 8-12. Visit Landsend.com/starboard for full eligibility guidelines.

The Fond du Lac Fire Rescue Explorer Program is designed to inform young people, ages 14-20, about various Fire/EMS training topics. There will be an open house on October 5th at Station 1 – next to Gilles, anyone interested in learning more or signing up to be a part of the program are encouraged to attend.

Please click on the link below for more information. If you are planning to attend, please contact: Lead Advisor: Lt. Keith Wendt at fire@fdl.wi.gov and Executive Director: Chief Erick Gerritson at egerritson@fdl.wi.gov.

Open House and Signup

←Back to Top

• Thursday, September 28th – Wednesday, October 4th – Book Fair
• Tuesday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 4th – Parent Teacher Conferences
• Thursday, October 5th and Friday, October 6th – No School – Teacher In-Service Days

←Back to Top

SMSA and wrap around care will be closed for teacher in-service on Oct 5th and 6th. We look forward to seeing you return Oct. 9th.

←Back to Top