END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS:

As May begins, we are just ONE MONTH from Commencement exercises for the SMSA Class of 2022. We are excited to prepare for the end of year special events intended to celebrate our Ledgers, and especially the Class of 2022! The following dates were originally shared with you in an email via Skyward Message Center on March 2, 2022 and also reshared in the high school section of the weekly eLedger (April 28). This message includes the most updated information.

SMSA EVENTS OPEN TO ALL:

• Saturday, May 14 from 6:30-8pm, Jazz Night (Avenue 795). This will be the final jazz performance of the year, and in the high school career for seniors. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.

• Wednesday, May 18 from 7-8:30pm, Spring Concert (Holy Family Church). This will be the final chance for senior students to share their musical gifts within our school community. Family and friends are welcome.

• Thursday, May 19 from 9-10:30am, Ledger Honors Convocation (Hutter Gym). The whole high school community will attend this annual event. The LHC is formatted as an integration of the annual Department Awards – honoring students from all grade levels, and the school and community based Heritage and Legacy Awards – primarily honoring the achievements of our seniors. Parents and friends are encouraged to join with the high school faculty, staff and students to celebrate Ledger honors. Families who are unable to attend in person are invited to join us virtually. Thanks to our partners at RadioPlus, a livestream link to the event is available. https://youtu.be/rvTUE6z6KF0. Mass day attire for students will be expected.

SMSA EVENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2022 AND THEIR FAMILIES:

• Sunday, May 22 from 2-4pm, Senior Superlatives & Honors – formerly called ‘Senior Banquet’ – (Horace Mann High School Auditorium, North Fond du Lac). This is a special time for seniors, parents, class moderators and administration to enjoy time together. The agenda includes: a) Prayer; b) Sharing “Senior Superlatives;” c) The “Parade of Seniors” – which includes individual recognition of EACH graduate and formal presentation of caps & gowns to the Class of 2022; d) Viewing the senior video. Parents and guardians may wish to have kleenex and cameras at the ready! All seniors/graduates will also be receiving a special graduation gift from Campus Ministry. Student attire should also reflect the inherent dignity of this special event. Casual clothing is not appropriate.

• Friday, June 3 from 1:00 to 2:30pm, Commencement Rehearsal (Holy Family Church). June 3 is an exam day for underclassmen only. Seniors/ graduates do not have to be at school on that morning. In the afternoon, however, all seniors who qualify to graduate are required to attend an important rehearsal for Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement. Class moderators and administration will conduct the rehearsal and give the Class of 2022 their final instructions.

• Sunday, June 5 beginning at 2:15pm, Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement (Holy Family Church) There is plenty of space to accommodate graduates and their families at Holy Family Church, and all seating is first come. PLEASE NOTE: SMSA families may not arrive prior to 1:45pm due to the regularly scheduled 12:15 Sunday Mass at Holy Family. Graduates should 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. At the conclusion of Mass there will be a brief transitional break before the Class of 2022 Commencement begins. Thanks to our partners at RadioPlus, a livestream link to the Commencement event is available – starting time approximately 3:30pm. https://youtu.be/Dbz40ewfcrg

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BACCALAUREATE MASS & COMMENCEMENT:

• The Class of 2022 will process formally together into and out of both Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement.
• For Baccalaureate Mass, graduates shall wear their graduation gown, stoles, honor cords and medals issued by SMSA, but will not wear their cap and tassel.
• Even though graduates are wearing gowns, appropriate formal attire, fitting the dignity of the occasion, shall be worn under gowns for both male and female Ledgers.
• For Commencement, graduates shall wear their graduation gowns, stoles, honor cords and medals issued by SMSA, and their caps and tassels.
• Class homeroom teachers/moderators will be on hand to help graduates line up properly and feel comfortable in their graduation attire.
• Besides school issued stoles, honor cords or medals, graduation gowns may not be altered or personalized in any way and must remain free of decorations.
• It is preferred and recommended that caps and tassels also remain unaltered and decoration free. However, graduates may personalize their cap so long as it does not detract from the mission of SMSA or the sacred setting of the Church.
• Caps and tassels that are decorated in a manner which reflects negative images or messaging, or which may distract from the dignified nature of the ceremony, or which may contradict SMSA core values, shall be replaced with spare caps and tassels.
• After the Commencement ceremony in the church concludes, graduates will process with faculty to the courtyard outside of the church for a ceremonial ‘tossing of the caps’ by the class – a picture worthy opportunity for all families.

We are grateful to God that these important and meaningful community events are possible this year! Unfortunately, the past two graduating classes from the Ledge have been asked to endure altered end of the year experiences. We do not take for granted the blessing it is for our Springs community to move forward with these special opportunities to celebrate our graduates. The full cooperation of graduates and families with SMSA event planning and the spirit of the events is always appreciated and anticipated.

It has been my privilege to participate in the educational and developmental journey of the Class of 2022. It is a resilient group who have navigated interesting, even historic twists and turns in their high school experience. The faculty, staff and administration look forward to helping our senior Ledgers enjoy their final months of high school, and celebrate their many accomplishments! I look forward to all of these special events, and hope to connect with families as much as possible. As always, reach out to us if you have any questions or special needs.

Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!

Eamonn O’Keeffe

Principal, High School

Saturday, May 7 – Incoming freshman Math Placement Testing (optional). Contact Mrs. Kelly Mueller
Monday, May 9 – Mid-Quarter 4 Academic Progress Report and Co-Curricular Eligibility Review
Saturday, May 14 – Jazz Night at Avenue 795 (6:30-8pm)
Wednesday, May 18 – Spring Concert at Holy Family Church (7-8pm)
Thursday, May 19 – Ledger Honors Convocation in Hutter Gym (9-10:30am)
Sunday, May 22 – Senior Superlatives/Honors – Horace Mann High School Auditorium (2-4pm)
Wednesday, May 25 – NHS Induction in Hutter Gym (6-7:30pm)
Wednesday, June 1 – PPA Banquet in Cafeteria (6-7:30pm)
Thursday, June 2 – Final day of classes for Class of 2022
Friday, June 3 – Semester Exams begin for grades 9-11
Sunday, June 5 – Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement at Holy Family Church (2:15pm)
Wednesday, June 8 – Semester Exams conclude/ End of the School Year

SMSA High School Jazz presents: Jazz Night 2022

Saturday, May 14th @ 6:30 pm doors open.

NEW LOCATION this year: Avenue 795 (formerly the KC Hall).

Desserts included in ticket price of $35/pair. Cash bar will be available. Come enjoy an evening of jazz music presented by the HS Jazz Band & HS Vocal Jazz ensembles. Purchase your pair of tickets at hometowntickets.com.

Click here to view the flyer.

The SMSA Lego League is excited to bring you two days of yummy treats after school on May 17th and 18th outside the North and South Hall entrances.

May 17, 2022 – Enjoy and A&W Root Beer Float and assorted Faris Gourmet Popcorn

• Root Beer Floats = $4.00
• Faris Popcorn = $2.00
• Bundle (Float & Popcorn) = $5.00

May 18, 2022 – Pizza and assorted Faris Gourmet Popcorn

• Pizza = $4.00
• Faris Popcorn = $2.00
• Bundle (Pizza & Popcorn) = $5.00

Thank you for supporting the SMSA Lego League!

Come and join the HS Music Department as they put on their Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 18th @ 7:00pm – Holy Family. This concert will feature the Concert Choirs & Concert Band. We will also recognize the graduating seniors at the end of the concert.

If you can’t be in attendance, Holy Family’s facebook page will have a livestream link available.

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!

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 may be excused from attending. Here is a link to the finals week schedule and expectations. Parents and guardians are asked to review this document with your students.

Click here to view document.

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. 

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.

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.

UWO Continuing Education Department Summer Programs

Please see the attached flyers for more information on UWO summer programs.

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BACK FOR SUMMER 2022: Marian University’s Pre-College Program! Deadline June 10th
Marian University is proud to offer 100% online pre-college courses to help high school students get ahead and incoming freshmen get a head start! Open to Freshmen through Seniors in high school, these intro level courses are a great opportunity. Only $50.00 per course! Plus, for each course passed, you’ll receive a $500/year award to be used toward Marian tuition should you decide to enroll here!

– Introduction to Health Professions (1 Credit) 6/13-7/17 | 7-8 PM (Monday’s)
– Introduction to Business Professions (1 Credit) 7/18-8/21 | 7-8 PM (Monday’s)

Head to marianuniversity.edu/pre-college to register! Registration deadline is June 10, 2022!

For more information, click here.

Fashion Academy for grades 8-12 at Mount Mary University – June 27th – July 1st
Get ready to unleash your creativity this summer!

Fashion Academy is a week-long experience for students entering grades 8-12 who have a love of fashion and want to learn more about the industry. Experience fashion through hands-on activities with Mount Mary faculty and meet alumni industry professionals. Learn insider know-how and discover the skills and digital tools needed for a career in fashion design and promotion.

Mount Mary Fashion Academy will be June 27- July 1 | Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Cost: $200 ($13.80 processing fee).

Click this link to learn more

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YMCA Camp Y-Koda looking for summer help

Please see the attached flyers from the Sheboygan County YMCA and Camp Y-Koda. They are hiring for summer positions.

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Festival Foods is Hiring

Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding Festival hiring for full and part time positions. Great incentives!

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BCI Burke Hiring

BCI Burke Company in Fond du Lac continues to grow and are looking for employees to work in their production/factory this summer. Possible full time permanent positions available for spring graduates. Applicable information available in counseling office.

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LaClare Farms Hiring

Please see the attached flyer for information regarding LaClare Farms hiring.

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Summer job at St. Lawrence Seminary High School

High School Students Wanted
• St. Lawrence Seminary is looking for high school students to work 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday.

• Position begins on June 13th and ends August 12th

• The job includes: cleaning bathrooms, classrooms, dorms, offices, furniture, floors, carpets, moving furniture, climbing ladders and occasional raking and weeding, etc.

• For an application: please contact Chris Juern at 920-753-7524 or cjuern@stlawrence.edu (please include your name, address and phone number in the e-mail.)

The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac is Hiring!

The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac is hiring now for both summer positions and afterschool positions for the 2022-23 school year.

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Summer Babysitting Job

Looking to make some extra cash this summer? I have two boys that attend SMSA (ages 10 &12) and we are looking for a summer babysitter.  The hours and days can be flexible. Ideally we would like someone who has their drivers license to run them to activities. Please call/text Kelly 920-602-0037 if interested!

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