Reminder, school and all offices (including the Business and Scrip Office) will be closed Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22, 2019.  SMSA will resume normal hours on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Have a fun and safe Winter Break!

Thank you to everyone who supported Ledgerfest 2019 – Calling All Heroes!  Without your support, this impactful event would not have been possible.

We are excited to announce that this year we made a record, $122,561.04!  Thanks to your generosity, we can help offset operational costs including things like: turning the lights on, band instrument repairs and busing for all-System Masses by putting this money directly into the Annual Fund.

For those that attended, you know that we were graced with members of our Vocal Jazz group who paid tribute to our teachers as we kicked off our “Support our Teachers Campaign” to help increase teacher’s salaries.  With the help of a generous match donor, we were able to raise $22,500 in under 5 minutes!  As students sang, we viewed a video, created by SMSA senior, Lexi Baudry.  Please click here to view this very touching video.

Again, in total, the event raised $122,561.04. What an incredible impact on our students and Catholic community. Truly amazing!

We hope you will join us next year for Ledgerfest on Saturday, April 4, 2020!

You are Cordially invited to attend a Farewell Dinner in Honor of Father John Mitchell.

When

On Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Knights of Columbus Hall (795 Fond du Lac Ave. Fond du Lac)

Time

Reception – 4:30 p.m.

Dinner – 5:30 p.m.

Cost:

Prepaid Reservations Required

(Your ticket is your reservation)

$22.00 per person

Seating Limited to 240

Reserved Tables of 8 available.  Tickets are available at KC Hall or Holy Family Parish Office.

Menu:

Family Style

Crispy Baked Chicken with Dressing, Barbecued Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Glazed Carrots, Tossed Garden Salad, Relishes, Fresh Rolls & Beverage (milk, coffee & water)

All profits from the event will be given to Fr. John.  If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute to Fr. John’s gift, please make your check payable to Fr. John Mitchell and send it to him at the Parish Office, 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac, 54937, by June 27.

Would you like to own a piece of Ledger history?  Well, you are in luck! There is still time to bid on pieces that have been made from the old Hutter Gym floor and bleachers that was renovated this past summer (2018).

Items include a table and bench, drafting table (originally used in one of the old art rooms and re-purposed using the floor boards from old Hutter gym), a coffee table, two end tables, two coat racks and one of only two Ledger mascots that were saved when tearing up the gym floor.

Click here to register and bid!  Reminder, this auction closes tonight, Thursday, March 14th, at 9:00 p.m.

There will be no Rosary Monday, March 18th due to Winter Break.

The Milk Moola fundraising program is being discontinued by Kwik Trip in the near future.  We will be collecting Milk Moola caps/labels until March 15, 2019, at which time they will be sent in for our last reimbursement opportunity.

Please bring your caps/labels in now so we are able to submit them on time.

Godspell showcases multiple parables from the bible. These stories are mainly based on the Godspell of Matthew, with a few stories based on the Gospel of Luke, and yet another is only found in the Gospel of John. The songs are reminiscent of hymns from the bible and allow the audience to engage fully with rich harmonies and emotional aspects, such as the finale of the show which represents the Passion of Christ.

The show will be held at the NFDL PAC, 225 McKinley St in NFDL. Show dates are Friday April 5th and Saturday, April 6th at 7pm, and Sunday, April 7th at 1pm. Tickets are $12 online and $14 at the door. Students and senior citizens are $7 online and at the door. Tickets and can be purchased by clicking here.

Know a former Ledger stand out athlete, coach or team worthy of being recognized in the SMSA Athletic Hall of Fame? Nominate them now by clicking here. Nominations are due Wednesday, April 17, 2019 so don’t delay!

Have your student(s) out grown their uniforms?!  Visit Lands’ End by clicking here and use the code: LOGO and pin: 8647 to get free logo application.  The discount is valid until Friday, April 5, 2019.

Save the date, Wednesday, May 15th for the first annual 3K through 12th grade SMSA Showcase Open House from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  All grandparents & SMSA families are invited to this event. Let your child shine as they guide you through the hallways of SMSA. Enjoy classroom projects, student artwork & time to pray in the chapel.

*The SMSA Showcase replaces our annual Grandparents Day.

-Parent Connectors

Please click here to read the press release regarding Fond du Lac School District Transportation for the 2019 – 2020 school year.

The 2019-2020 Academic Calendar was approved by the Board of Directors on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. 

Please click here to view the calendar for next school year.

We would like to continue to offer Eucharistic Adoration to our students on Fridays, but we need your help! 

Parents and community members are invited to sign-up by clicking here to take an hour time slot.  All you need to do is sit quietly with Jesus, adoring Him in the Blessed Sacrament.

Adoration Schedule for the remaining school year:
Friday, March 15, 2019
Friday, March 29, 2019
Friday, April 5, 2019

Friday, April 12, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019
Friday, May 17, 2019 (System Mass – Adoration starting at 11 a.m.)
Friday, May 24, 2019

The Cross is your price-tag, your victory and your mission. Make the Sign of the Cross right when you wake up every day this Lent.

Join in the Challenge by following us on Instagram @smsacampusministry.

We all feel shame at some point, but more often than not it comes from the devil. He wants us to be ashamed of as many things as possible—even when we didn’t commit a sin—because shame makes us feel unworthy and unloved by God. Click here to view this short video from Ascension Presents, Jackie shares the Good News of how God’s unconditional love can set us free from shame. 

During the last several weeks, we have seen an increase in illnesses throughout the building.

Below is a reminder of our sickness guidelines we encourage all student and parent’s to follow to help prevent spreading illness to each other.

•  If a student has a temperature of 100.4 or higher, the student will be sent home and cannot return to school until fever free for 24 hours (without use of medication).
• If student has vomited or has diarrhea, they will be sent home and cannot return to school until free of symptoms for 24 hours.

Thank you for helping keep our students healthy!  

To contact Katie Hellmer, SMSA School Nurse, please click here.

The Scrip office will be closed during winter break, March 18 – 22, 2019, so stock up now.  Normal hours will resume Monday, March 25, 2019.

Planning to get away from this winter mess? You’ll need Scrip for that as well. You are able to order Scrip for rental cars, airlines, hotels, cruises, Disney, etc. Please click here to view all of the options.

Note: Special orders must be placed by March 11, 2019 at 12 noon to be available for your winter break travels.

Scrip hours for the academic school year

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 4:00 p.m

Not sure what Scrip is? Stop by and see us or call Chris at 920-322-8059.  Scrip is an SMSA fundraiser that not only benefits the System but also gives you the opportunity to offset your tuition.

Click here to read more!

Big News at Scrip!  For a limited time Kwik Trip is being offered with a 10% rebate.  

Stock up now!

Stop by the Scrip office or contact Chris Gilles to learn more. 920-322-8059, cgilles@smsacademy.org.

Thank you to all who attended the meeting yesterday!

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