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

Dear Ledger Families,
We hope this message finds you well and filled with excitement for the new school year! It has been wonderful to see our students back at school, ready to learn and grow together. Thank you for your ongoing support as we embark on another fantastic year at SMSA.

The Ledger community is thriving as we welcomed everyone back about a week ago. Our students are adjusting wonderfully to the school routines, and it’s heartwarming to witness their unique gifts shining through. We want to highlight a touching moment from last week: a 6th-grade student noticed a new classmate sitting alone during lunch and kindly invited her to join their table. This act beautifully exemplifies our Ledger Way Core Values: leadership, respect, community, and responsibility. These moments remind us that the Ledger Way is alive and well in our community!

Thank you for your cooperation with our parking plan in the upper south parking lot. Your efforts to use the middle lane and west lane for exiting have greatly improved safety and traffic flow, allowing everyone to move forward without the need to reverse, where students and parents may be walking. Please continue to use the west portion of the Hug and Go lane, pulling all the way ahead to minimize backups.

A reminder: parents/guardians must supervise their child(ren) if they wish to play on campus grounds after school, as SMSA only supervises students enrolled in our Extended Care Program. We also kindly ask that you leave pets in your vehicle or at home during drop-off or pick-up times, as pets are not allowed on campus grounds to ensure everyone’s safety. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school environment safe and enjoyable for all!

Mark your calendars for our All-System Mass on Friday, September 5th. Here are the details for student attire:
Grades K – 5: Students are to follow everyday school uniform attire.
Grades 6 – 8: Girls may wear Lands’ End Oxford button down shirt only with SMSA logo in white, French blue, and Lands’ End Lake blue and white striped with a school-appropriate skirt or pants. Boys are required to wear Lands’ End oxford button-down shirts with SMSA logo in white, French blue, or Land’s End Lake blue and white stripes, along with an approved striped neck or bow tie.
Note: Shorts are not allowed during All-System Mass.

We are grateful for your support and collaboration as we work together to create a nurturing learning environment. Your involvement makes a significant difference in our students’ lives. Looking forward to a wonderful year ahead!

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

Are you a fan of Ledger Athletics? SMSA Adult Sports Passes are now available for purchase. The SMSA Sports pass covers admission for any HOME Ledger sporting event where an entry fee is charged. (Excluding WIAA playoff games) Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Hockey are examples of the sports that would be included in the pass. The SMSA Sports pass is $50.00 and are available for purchase in the North & South Hall Offices, the Scrip Suite, and at our home sporting events. Cash or checks made payable to SMSA will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Mueller at kmueller@smsacademy.org. Thank you for supporting Ledger Athletics!

If you are interested in getting involved at SMSA, be a part of the SMSA Parent Connectors Group! Our group focuses on building connections with our SMSA families through our events during the school year as well as celebrating our amazing SMSA Staff. If you have a child(ren) in grades preschool through 5th Grade, you received a blue Parent Connectors Volunteer Form at supply drop off day. If you are interested in helping with our group, please fill out the form & return it to your child’s teacher by Friday, September 5th. Only ONE per family is needed to be filled out. If your youngest child(ren) is in 6th Grade or older, please email me, alnuss@charter.net, letting me know you would like to be included in the group emails as they didn’t receive a volunteer form. Once they are all collected and entered, you will receive an email. Each year a NEW email group is created to keep it updated so even if you have been a part of the group email in years past, please let us know you continue to want to be. We greatly appreciate ALL of our volunteers! We couldn’t do what we do without all of your help! It is going to be a great school year! If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net.

Volunteer-Form-2025-2026

Want to learn more about our SMSA Parent Connectors Group or have ideas on events we could add to our school year…come to one of our beginning of the school year meetings…Wednesday, September 10^th at 7:45 am in the Multi-Purpose Room on 4^th floor or Thursday, September 11^th at 6:00 pm in the Library on the 3^rd floor, please enter through the North Hall Entrance. It is a fun way to meet families & give back to our amazing school.  If you are interested in learning more about this group but aren’t able to attend, please reach out to Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net.   We are so grateful for all of our volunteers!

Are you a parent or grandparent looking for a meaningful way to give back to our school community? Then the library is the perfect place for you to make a difference, meet new people, and share your love of reading and learning with our students.

We are looking for dedicated SEE trained volunteers to assist with a variety of activities including:
-helping with children’s reading programs
-Assisting in shelving and organizing books

We currently are in need of volunteers for Wednesdays (11am-3pm), and substitutes. If you’re interested in volunteering but can’t commit to our current open shift, feel free to reach out—we’ll do our best to find a time that works for you. Your time will make a huge impact. Email Lisa; library@smsacademy.org.

SMSA is blessed and excited to have so many individuals that would like to volunteer with our students on campus. As part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Safe Environment requirements, all volunteers must complete their Safe Environment Certification before being able to volunteer within our school. If you are considering volunteering, attending field trips, or participating in class parties, please make sure to complete your Safe Environment certification as soon as possible.

St. Mary’s Springs Academy will be holding an in person Safe Environment Training Session on the following date:

Wednesday, September 17th: The session will take place in the MPR from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

To sign up for this Safe Environment Session, please follow these instructions for Completing the Initial Safe Environment Certification.

Instructions for Completing Initial Safe Environment Certification

Enjoy CMFDL’s annual Play BIG Touch a Truck event on September 27th in conjunction with Nickelodeon’s World Wide Day of Play. Kids will experience “BIG FUN”, including a bounce house, face painting, zamboni, fire truck, police car, well driller, free giveaways, raffle prizes and more! 9am to 12 pm CMFDL parking lot. And joining the fun, Wonder Cafe with coffee delights and Cowlicks Ice Cream treats!

Registration for flag football at the YMCA is open. Grades going into 4k-4 available. Program begins Saturday September 6. More information and registration can be found on the YMCA website.

Did you know? You can Refer-A-Family and receive tuition credit!

Click Here to Learn More!

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September 22-26, 2025 – Homecoming Week!

September 26, 2025 – Homecoming Game @ Fruth Field

September 30, 2025 – Parent Teacher Conferences

October 1, 2025 – Parent Teacher Conferences

October 2-3, 2025 – No School – Faculty In-service

October 27, 2025 – No School – Faculty In-service

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Registration is open for Extended Care 2025-2026 academic year. A friendly reminder when registering for Extended Care there is a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee.

In order for your child/children to have a saved spot in extended care this fee will need to be paid at the time of registration. Checks can be made payable to SMSA (Extended Care) to the south office. Reminder, spots fill up quickly.

Please email extendedcare@smsacademy.org if you have any questions.

Thank you

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