School Start Times for Friday, November 16th

Elementary School – School will begin at normal time

Middle School – School will begin at normal time

High School – School will be ran on a two hour delay

 

The best of luck to our Ledger Football team!

Important Upcoming Dates

Gobblefest XX - November 21st

Help support the Spanish Service Trip to Costa Rica in June of 2019 when you attend Gobblefest XX on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Rec Center.

 

Enjoy music from: D. Willy and The Souvenirs, Road Trip and Boogie and the Yo-Yoz.

 

Purchase tickets for $10 at Korneli’s (919 East Johnson) by Noon Tuesday, November 20, 2018 or pay $15 at the door.

 

All ages permitted. Wristband required for beverage service.


Rosary - Chapel of St. Mary: Our Lady of the Ledge - November 19th & November 26th

Join us as we pray the Rosary in our Chapel of St. Mary on Monday, November 19 and 26, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

Check in at the North or South Hall office for your chapel pass.


Presentation on Vaping - November 19th (students) and November 29th (parents)

Dr. Troicki, an SSM physician, will be at SMSA on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. in Hutter Gym to speak with Middle and High School students and again on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria to speak with parents about the dangers of vaping.  

 

Mark your calendars, you do not want to miss this event.

Any questions, please contact Katie Hellmer at khellmer@smsacademy.org


No School Thanksgiving Break - November 21st - 23rd

School will be closed Wednesday, November 21st – Friday, November 23rd and will resume Monday, November 26, 2018.

 

The Scrip and Business Office will also be closed during this time.

 

There will be no eLedger during that week.


Elves R Us - November 26th - 29th

Elves R Us began in 1992 at St. Mary’s Middle School on Merrill Avenue.  It was established and is still managed by our 8th grade students.  The event invites elementary students to go shop for gifts to give their family and friends.  An envelope was sent home in your child/children’s backpack. Your child/children will bring that envelope with them to the event as 8th grade students help them pick out the perfect gift.  Prices range from $0.50-$6.00.

 

The event this year will be held on Monday, November 26 – Thursday, November 29, 2018.

 

All profits made will be used to make a donation to a charity chosen by the 8th grade class and to fund their class trip.


NHS Blood Drive- November 28th

The National Honor Society in cooperation with the American Red Cross will be hosting their annual Fall Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in the Hutter Gymnasium from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

If you would like to sign up to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org and use the Sponsor Code: StMarysFDL  


High School Fall Play - November 30th - December 2nd

The High School production of Romeo & Juliet’s Unofficial Unnecessary SequalImagine if their story was funnier, with a better ending, will be held Friday, November 30th at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 1st at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 2nd at 1 p.m.  The play will be performed at Horace Mann Performing Arts Center (325 McKinley Street, North Fond du Lac).

 

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by clicking here or at the door.


News and Information

HS Band and Choir Annual Poinsettia Sale

This is a great fundraiser to help music student’s admission to band and choir events throughout the school year!   

 

Tickets are $15.00 each and are available now.  They can be purchased from any band or choir student or from the North or South Office.  These beautiful red poinsettias retail for $24.95!  We are so thankful to Haentze’s for partnering with our Music Department and helping our students.  

 

Poinsettias make great gifts and are a festive addition to your home during the holiday season. Please take advantage of this opportunity and support our music students at the same time!  

 

If you have any questions please email Jen Feucht at cjfeucht@gmail.com


2018 Christmas Parade - Students volunteers needed for parade - December 1st

We are looking for student volunteers to participate in this year’s Christmas Parade.  The parade will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018.

 

Last year, we made our parade debut with a wonderful Nativity Scene float.  We have props, costumes, etc. that you can use.

 

If interested, please contact Kristin Zitlow at 920-322-8006 or kzitlow@smsacademy.org.  

 

We would love to see SMSA’s participation in the Christmas parade continue and become a System tradition!


NFL Blitz Cards Weekly Winners

Congratulations to our Week 10 Winners!

Billie Jo Braatz – $75

Steve Michels – $25

Tina Mertzig – $10

John Coon – $10

Marlene Roltgen- $10

Nicole Davies – $20


From the Office of Kollin Petrie, Director of Campus Ministry

Senior Retreat - November 26th & 27th

A Skyward mesasge was sent out on Monday, November 5, 2018 with information about the Senior Retreat and a link to needed forms.  

 

If needed, please visit the links below to access the retreat permission slip and the details and guidelines form.

Senior Retreat Permission Slip

Senior Retreat Details and Guidelines


A Video Reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz

If we put on a mask when we come to God in prayer, how can he love that fake version of us? In this week’s video from Fr. Mike, he challenges you to come before God as your true and genuine self. The love you will encounter by doing this one simple act, no matter how vulnerable it may make you feel, will be astounding.

 

Do You Present Your True Self to Others?


From the Office of Katie Helmer, School Nurse

No news at this time.

SCRIP

Use Scrip for your Christmas shopping

Christmas is less than 2 months away, can you believe it!?

 

Make Christmas shopping easier by giving gift-cards, purchased from the Scrip Office, as gifts to your family, friends and co-workers.  A portion of the purchase price is returned to you as a rebate.  Part of that rebate is then added to your SCRIP account and used to offset your tuition costs at SMSA or any tuition-based school.  The remaining rebates are then used to help offset the operating costs of the System.

 

Remember, if we don’t have what you are looking for in inventory, please ask.  We may be able to place a special order for you! 

 

Give the gift of Scrip and have more time to focus on the true meaning of Christmas!


Office Hours

Scrip hours for the academic school year

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

Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 4:00 p.m

 

**The Scrip Office will be closed Wednesday, November 21 – Friday, November 23, 2018 for Thanksgiving break.**

 

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 reduce your tuition.

Click here to read more!

Parents of Performing Arts (PPA) and Athletic Booster Club (ABC) Upddates

ABC Update

Athletic Booster Club News

We are in need of a Concessions Coordinator for girls basketball, please consider helping out.  


PPA Update

November PPA Meeting

Please join us for the November PPA Meeting on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the SMSA Cafeteria.  

 

Please note, this meeting is on a Tuesday due to Thanksgiving Break.