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

SEMESTER II EXAM SCHEDULE AND EXPECTATIONS
All Ledgers in grades 9-11 will be taking final exams in most classes beginning June 3 and concluding June 8. Only students who have received a formal exemption from exams will be excused from attending. Here is a link to the exam week schedule and expectations: Click Here  Be sure to see the section regarding “anticipated absences” that apply to exam week.

 

FINAL EVENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2022
This communication is designed to provide an overview and confirmation of key events involving seniors during the final days of school.

 

Friday, June 3 from 1:00 to 2:30pm, Commencement Practice (Holy Family Church) REQUIRED. Seniors do not have school obligations/exams in the morning. June 3 shall be an exam day for underclassmen only. In the afternoon, seniors will attend the required rehearsal for Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement with class moderators and administration.

 

Sunday, June 5 beginning at 2:15pm, Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement (Holy Family Church) REQUIRED. Students are asked to arrive and check-in at Holy Family Church by 1:45pm to begin lining up in the church hall. There shall not be any restriction on guest attendance. After Mass, the Class of 2022 Commencement shall begin. Our valued partners at Radio Plus have also provided a Livestream link to this event! https://youtu.be/Dbz40ewfcrg Family and friends are encouraged to attend.

 

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!

 

Eamonn O’Keeffe

Principal, High School

Upcoming Dates

June 2 – Last day of classes for all students.  Final Day for Seniors

June 3 – First Day of Semester II Exams. Senior Commencement Rehearsal at 1pm.

June 5 – Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement at Holy Family (2:15 public start time)

June 6,7,8 – Semester II Exam Days.  June 8 is the final day of the academic year for students.


 

Summer Hockey Contact Days - June 13th - 17th

St. Mary’s Springs Academy Summer Hockey Contact Days

 

When: Monday, June 13 – Friday, June 17, 2022

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Where: FdL Blue Line Hockey Rink


 

SSM Summer SPEED Program - June 13th - July 27th

The SPEED staff work to advance participants in their overall quickness, agility, speed, balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness.

 

When: June 13 to July 27, 2022

Time:

  • 11th & 12th Grade Boys – Monday/Tuesday/Thursday – 7am-8am
  • 9th & 10th Grade Boys – Monday/Tuesday/Thursday – 8am – 9am
  • 9th – 12th Grade Girls – Tuesday/Thursday – 9am – 10:30 am
  • Co-Ed Middle School 5th-8th Grade – Tuesday/Thursday – 12pm – 1pm

Cost:

  • $110 per athlete for the summer training program
  • Early Bird Special – $90 per athlete if payment received by June 3, 2022

 

Click Here for Informational Flyer

Click Here for Program Poster

Click Here to View Middle School Poster

Click Here to Register


 

Swing Fore Springs Golf & Summer Luau Volunteer Signup - July 29th

With less than a month left in the school year, it is time to start thinking about SUMMER!

 

SMSA’s annual Swing Fore Springs Golf outing is scheduled for Friday, July 29, 2022. There are a number of volunteer opportunities available, golf will be held again this year at South Hills Golf & Country Club, Whispering Springs Golf Club and the after golf Summer Luau will be held at South Hills Poolside.

 

Do not miss your chance to join in the fun, sign up to help with registration, Hole-in-one spotting, selling raffle chances and more by clicking here.

 

Invitations for this fun summer outing are on there way! Beat the rush, and register to golf, attend the Summer Luau, become a sponsor, or donate a raffle item by clicking here.


 

SMSA Uniform Exchange - August 3rd

Have your students outgrown their school uniforms? Are you looking to swap with other SMSA families? Well here is your chance!

 

SMSA is gearing up the the annual uniform exchange giving families the opportunity to exchange gently used uniform items that comply with the SMSA dress code. The greatest needs for the exchange at this time are uniform shirts and polos, skirts, jumpers and fleece. If you have uniforms that you would like to donate, they can be dropped off at the North or South Hall office during school hours.

 

Please help by making sure all uniforms are clean and free of holes, stains and torn seams. If you have any questions or would like to help sort, set up, or volunteer at the exchange, please contact Kelly Mueller at kmueller@smsacademy.org or 920-322-8012. Thank you!

News and Information

Ledger Honors Convocation Video Link

Did you miss the May 19, Ledger Honors Convocation? No problem!

 

Click the link to view the video.


 

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

Resources – Talking to Students About School & Community Shootings

Click here for an article on how to talk to children about school and community shootings that they may see in the news.


Honor Roll Quarter 3 2021-2022

Click here to view the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll.


Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass

Check out — Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass! What does that mean for your student (ages 14- to 19-years old)?

 

It means our students can enjoy free summer gym membership at our local Planet Fitness club, be entered to win local and national scholarships, and enjoy a safe and convenient place where they can exercise and be active over summer break. Planet Fitness is supporting our students physically and mentally to encourage their health all summer long while we’re out of school. The Pass starts May 16th and goes until August 31st.

 

You can register online here.


 

Upcoming Dates

No news at this time


 

Career Exploration

No news at this time


Job Opportunities

SSM Healthcare Volunteer Program

Please see the attached flyer for more information on the SSM Healthcare Volunteer Program.


Festival Foods is hiring

Festival Foods is hosting open interviews at all our locations in June, and we would love to see your students there!

 

Dates and Times of Hire Fest are as followed:
Tuesday, June 7th at 10:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, June 8th at 2:00pm-6:00pm

 

Click here to view flyer


 

College/University SMSA visits

None at this time.


College/University Virtual Visits

None at this time.