FROM THE OFFICE OF EAMONN O'KEEFFE, 9TH - 12TH GRADE PRINCIPAL

High School Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences – March 9th

All parents and guardians of high school students are invited to the Ledge next Wednesday, March 9th from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. for Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences.  While attendance at conferences is not a requirement, SMSA strongly recommends that one parent for every student make this evening a priority.  

 

There is no need to schedule an appointment in advance.  Parents may come to visit with any teachers between 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Strengthening the partnership between home and school is a priority for SMSA.  Positive dialogue and good relationships between teachers and parents is such an important element to student success.  We hope to see a robust turn-out of parents/guardians on Wednesday, March 9th. Our teachers enjoy sharing the good news about what Ledgers are doing in the classroom with you.   

 

Lent on the Ledge

The liturgical season of Lent is upon us again. We encounter the  season of Lent as a time of penance, fasting and almsgiving.  Christians reflect on opportunities to be more intentional about how their faith in the living God informs their choices and actions in a world so in need of mercy, love, healing and redemption.  It has been said that the virtue of any community or culture can be measured by how the most vulnerable are treated.  Certainly the Gospel message supports this idea.  

 

We treasure our Catholic identity and mission at Springs.  It informs all our strategies.  We do our best to embrace the opportunities we have as a learning community to become more reflective and conscious.  As students develop deeper awareness of the mystery of the Incarnation and the Good News of the Gospel we see them grow in curiosity and character.   Our students learn that through Jesus, God entered into solidarity with people of the ancient world, and with all people of all ages – especially those who suffer and are lost in a challenging, chaotic and often violent society.  

 

This Lent, we will continue to turn our prayers and attention toward those who suffer – in our own school – in the broader community – and across the World in places like Ukraine, disrupted by the horror of war.  May God continue to help Ledgers grow in awareness of the needs of others.  During Lent, may our students embrace ways of helping others who are more needy than themselves.  May empathy, virtue and love – especially for the least among us – be what defines our lives as Ledgers and Christians. 

 

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!

Eamonn O’Keeffe Principal, High School

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, March 9th – High School Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences (in person) 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday March 9th – Lenten Reconciliation Services on campus

Thursday, March 10th – Lenten Reconciliation Services on campus

Friday, March 11th – Junior (11th grade) Retreat Day


Jeans/Spirit Wear Day! Support Missionary Fraternity of Mary - March 4th

This Friday, March 4th, we will be hosting an All-System jeans/sweats and spirit wear day to raise funds for The Missionary Fraternity of Mary (Holy Family priests, Fr. Fabian and Fr. Alejandro’s order)! Jeans will be a recommended $3 donation and sweats will be a recommended $5 donation. Spirit wear can be worn on top! If students do not wish to participate, they should plan to wear their school uniform.

 

This Missionary Fraternity of Mary is an order of Priests within the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to educating and bringing the good news and sacraments to Catholics. To learn more about this order, visit their website: https://missionaryfraternityofmary.org/. Thank you for your help in supporting their important mission!


Register to Attend Ledgerfest - Deadline March 4, 2022

Ledgerfest is only three weeks away!  Registration deadlines tomorrow, Friday, March 4th. Gather your friends or enjoy a date night out celebrating SMSA! Try your hand on the live and silent auction, raffles and much more! You will not want to miss this fun evening!

 

Register to attend the event by clicking here.

Register for the online auction by clicking here.


Temporary Stop Signs - Beginning March 7th

Starting Monday, March 7th, you will see temporary stops placed at the middle entrance. This will be an all way stop. We are hoping that this will help clear up some of the congestion we are seeing in the morning.


News and Information

Congratulations Ledgers!

We are so proud of the success our student athletes have enjoyed this winter season.  Multiple teams have the opportunity to advance toward a State Championship!  We are grateful for the commitment, hard work and collaboration of coaches, student athletes and parents to enable these positive experiences for our young people. Ledger Pride is real…and continues on the Ledge!

 

School Safety

As always, if you or your child become aware of a potentially dangerous situation that may threaten campus safety, we urge you to contact the Fond du Lac Police Department.  To report life threatening urgent matters, please dial 9-1-1.  To report concerns that may not be urgent, please call 920-322-3700.  You  may also call the high school main office at 920-322-8062. 

 

Speak Up, Speak Out

 School Fact Sheet_final.pdf  Created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS), the Speak Up, Speak Out Resource Center (SUSO) is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns currently offering: threat assessment consultation, critical incident response, and general school safety guidance. Please click the link above for the SUSO flyer or visit the SUSO website https://speakup.widoj.gov/ for additional information on these three services as well as resources on school safety best practices.

 

Ledger Learning Guide

SMSA Ledger Learning Guides Home Page 2021-2022 School Year

Parents are invited to reference the Ledger Learning Guide each week.  Teachers are updating their course expectations  each week, identifying learning targets and referencing relevant standards.


High School Counseling

News and Information

Reminder ALL Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors students need to schedule a meeting with a counselor to go over Class Registration for 2022-2023.

 

Freshmen and Sophomores will be meeting with Mrs. McCarthy, have your student use this link to schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/mrsmccarthy/meeting-with-mrs-mccarthy

 

Juniors will be meeting with Mr. Stamatakos, have your student use this link to schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/mrstamatakos/meeting?month=2022-02

 

Students will need to bring their Class Registration Worksheet to the meeting with them, and then at the end of that meeting we will collect the signed worksheet.

 

Please let us know if you have any questions about registration,

Mr. Stamatakos & Mrs. McCarthy


Upcoming Dates

Marian’s Pre-College Program – Courses begin March 14th

Click here for a flyer about Marian’s Pre-College Program. It is for high school students to gain experience in college level classes and career exploration. 


Practice ACT Test – April 9th

SMSA is offering current Juniors an opportunity to take a PRACTICE ACT TEST on Saturday, April 9th. Students can register for the test by clicking here.

 

The test will be a full-length ACT (without writing). Students who take the test will be able to receive their practice test scores immediately following the exam!

 

Please register for the test no later than Friday, March 25th and direct any questions about this test to Mr. Stamatakos at jstamatakos@smsacademy.org.


Career Exploration

None at this time.


Job Opportunities

Camp Y-Koda Is Hiring For Summer 2022

Click here to view their flyer.

 

Boys and Girls Club Fond du Lac 

Click here to view the job postings.

Click here to view a video on the Boys and Girls Club.


Scholarship Opportunities

None at this time.


College/University SMSA visits

None at this time.


College/University Virtual Visits

None at this time.