Drop off and Pick Up Reminders

SMSA recently received a call from Johnson Bus company alerting us that parents/guardians (P/G) are not properly using the round-a-bout to exit the South (upper) parking lot. P/G are instead choosing to drive straight up into the bus loading zone near the loading dock to exit.

 

There has been many hours spent on traffic flow and best practices to ensure safe arrivals and exits. It is imperative that you fully utilize the round-a-bouts and DO NOT drive past the busses to exit. This is for the safety of our students.

 

Thank you for your joint effort ensuring the safety of our students, your children.

News & Updates

Service Opportunities for Grade 6 - 12

Please click here to view a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities.


Thank you! - Knitwit Yarn Collection

Thank you to everyone that donated yarn during the week of yarn collection for Knitwits. We were able to collect 240 skeins of yarn! 

 

Many warm items will be made and donated to those in need. Your generosity is much appreciated.


NFL Blitz Cards Weekly Winners

Congratulations to our Week 12 Winners!

 

Chris Meyer– $100

M Vander Sanden– $25

Michelle Ludtke– $10

Walter Weber – $10

Rhonda Buchholz – $10

Cathy Dreifuerst – $20

 

Congratulations to our Week 13 Winners!

 

Amanda Fleisner– $100

Therese Petrie– $25

Joel Blitzke– $10

Barb McGuire – $10

Tom Huempfner – $10

Lisa Shannon – $20

 

Important Upcoming Dates

Rosary - Chapel of St. Mary: Our Lady of the Ledge - December 9th

Please join us as we pray the Rosary for our school community on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.

 

Please stop in the North or South office for a visitor’s pass.


Elves R' Us Baked Cookies Needed - Due December 9th

The Elves are in need of 30 volunteers to each bake 2 dozen Christmas themed and NUT-FREE cookies (cut-outs, snickerdoodles, chocolate chip, etc.). Please bring to the South elementary office by 9:00 a.m. on Monday Dec. 9th.  Please click here to sign up to volunteer!

 

Thank you and have a blessed season!


Elves R Us Small Boxes Needed - Due by December 9th

Yes! It’s that time of year and the shop is getting ready.  The Elves wrapping division is in need of small boxes to wrap items such as mugs, ornaments and jewelry.  Please bring all donations of small boxes to the South Office (elementary wing) by Monday December 9, 2019.

 

The Elves thank you!


Aaron Rodgers Jeans Day - December 12th

SMSA will be celebrating Aaron Rodgers Day, December 12, 2020, with a jeans and sweats day (no holes or rips) with Packer gear on top.  All proceeds raised will be donated to the Solutions Center. 

 

Click here to learn more about The Solutions Center Shelter and Support Services.

 

$3 for Elementary (PreK – 8)

$5 for High School

 

In lieu of a monetary donations, the Solutions Center is in need of the following items:

Garbage Bags

Basic Hygiene and Cleaning Supplies

Laundry Detergent

Diapers (any size)


Lands’ End Free Logo - Ends December 12th

Lands’ End offers a complete size range as well as adaptive clothing for easy, independent dressing. So every student looks and feels their best at school.

 

To help your students enjoy a better fit, we’re offering one free school logo application on uniform clothing Monday, December 9 – Monday, December 16, 2019.

 

Click here to order today!


Safeguarding God's Children(SEE Training) - December 16th

There will be a Safeguarding God’s Children Safe Environment (SEE) training at Holy Family Church Hall on Monday, December 16, 2019.  This training is mandatory for any parent or guardian wanting to volunteer at the school. It will begin at 5:30 p.m.

 

Please sign up for this training by clicking here.


SMSA Staff Christmas Social - Donation Due by December 20th

For the past 9 years, a group of families have sponsored a Staff Christmas Social as a special thank you to all the SMSA administration, staff, teachers and Holy Family priests.

 

The event this year will be held in January at Whispering Springs Golf Club (380 Whispering Springs Dr.).   For many families, this is given in place of individual Christmas gifts for staff and teachers. Please note, this opportunity is optional and offered to any SMSA family that would like to be included.

 

The event will include appetizers and beverages for all who attend.  Each family participating is asked to give a minimum of $50. Monies will be accepted through Friday, December 20, 2019 and can be dropped off at school or USPS mailed to: either Andrea Nuss or Valerie Everson (please email – listed below – for address).

 

Contact either Andrea Nuss(alnuss@charter.net or 920-904-4356) or Valerie Everson (valerie_everson@yahoo.com or 920-251-3719) at your convenience with questions.

 

Blessings to you during this joyous holiday season!


Box Tops for Education - Due January 8th

As you are aware, the Box Tops program is changing from a ‘Clipping Program’ to a much more efficient ‘Receipt Scanning Program’,  If you haven’t downloaded the Box Tops app, get it at the App Store or Google Play and start scanning for immediate rebates to benefit SMSA!

 

Please don’t stop clipping…we can still submit those labels until they no longer appear on packaging.

 

Click here to download the sheet to submit to classroom teachers or to the Scrip Office anytime before the Christmas break OR collect the labels and bring them back by Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

 

In Addition…

 

…Scan your receipts and select the Give Credit option to support one of the following areas during this Challenge—Chapel or Field Trips. After Wednesday, January 8th,  we will provide a report in the eLedger so everyone can see the results of our Box Tops scans to support Chapel expenses and Field Trip expenses!

 

Keep Clipping and Scanning – we’ve earned over $660 so far this year!

Thank you so much for your support—you are making a difference for SMSA!


High School Placement Test - January 11th

High School Placement Testing for ALL Students who will be entering 9th grade for the 2020-2021 school year will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The test will be held at SMSA. ALL current SMSA students and those that will be new to SMSA, must take the placement test.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Mueller at kmueller@smsacademy.org.

From the Office of Kollin Petrie - Campus Ministry Director

Friday Adoration at SMSA

Stressed? Tired? Overworked?

 

Find peace and rest in our beautiful school Chapel!

 

Every Friday, Jesus is waiting for you in the Blessed Sacrament!  Sign up for an hour of quiet time with Jesus in Adoration from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We need at least one person each hour to be in the chapel with Jesus. You can spend your hour reading, journaling, praying, resting, or just telling Jesus all that’s in your heart! It’s the best hour you’ll have all week! 

 

Click here to sign up today!

 

For your protection, and that of our students, adoration volunteers must be SEE Trained.

Nurse News

No news at this time.


Parents of Athletic Booster Club (ABC) and Performing Arts (PPC) Updates

ABC Update

Thank you for your support!


PPC Update

Monthly meeting dates

Please mark your calendars for the following PPA meeting dates; all meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m.  Please make sure to check back often in case of a date change.

 

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 – Lauby Lounge

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 – Lauby Lounge

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 – Lauby Lounge

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – Lauby Lounge

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 – Lauby Lounge

SCRIP

Scrip Certificates Make Great Gifts

Want to get your child’s teacher, coach, tutor, mentor, etc. a Christmas gift? Don’t know what they like? Taking a collection from the classroom or team to purchase one gift? Scrip is your easy answer. Give a gift certificate to Scrip.

 

Certificates can be issued in any denomination and the recipient can then get exactly what they want from the SMSA Scrip office. 

 

Put a smile on everyone’s face with a Scrip gift certificate this Christmas!


Scrip Hours

Scrip School Year Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Tuesday, Thursday: Noon to 4:00 p.m.