Homecoming Game Location Change - October 12th

Due to last week’s flooding, the Homecoming game will be played in North Fond du Lac at the Oriole Athletic Complex.  The game will still be played Saturday, October 12th at 11:00 a.m.

 

GO LEDGERS!

News & Updates

SMSA Gas Pump at Korneli's Prairie BP

We have a gas pump!  When visiting Korneli’s Prairie BP (919 East Johnson Street), look for the “Fuel Up Here to Support St. Mary’s Springs Academy”!  A portion of every purchase at this pump will go directly back to SMSA.

 

Your purchases will help support the SMSA’s high school music trip to Disney.!

 

Click here to view a photo of the SMSA pump!


NFL Blitz Cards Weekly Winners

Congratulations to our Week 5 Winners!

 

Konstantyn Sadownikow – $100

Jason Kreide – $25

Deb Teske – $10

Joan Zygarlicke – $10

Paul Rottscholl – $10

Walter Weber – $20


Important Upcoming Dates

Christmas Card Fundraiser - Accepting Nominations from October 10th - 17th

A long standing tradition at SMSA continues again this year with the Christmas Card Fundraiser, in which students in grades 3 through 8 will be creating and selling hand-made Christmas cards. These cards will be sold for $2.00 each by the St. Mary’s Springs families after all Masses at all Holy Family Parish sites on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2019. 

 

We will also have a movie and popcorn afternoon, the day before Christmas Break, where students can bring in a donation to watch the movie of their choice and enjoy popcorn. Everyone will be able to participate, whether they bring in a donation or not. 

 

All proceeds from the card sale and movie/popcorn afternoon will benefit a local child (Fond du Lac County) and his/her family, who is currently or has had medical concerns/conditions.

 

If you know of a child and their family that you feel is deserving of a nomination, please click here to fill out the form.

 

All nominations will be reviewed and a recipient will be chosen by a random draw.  Nominations will be accepted from Thursday, October 10 – Thursday, October 17, 2019.


All System Mass Day - October 11

Please join us Friday, October 11, 2019 from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at Holy Family Church (271 Fourth Street Way).

 

The family that prays together stays together! To that end, all SMSA parents, grandparents, friends and family are welcome and encouraged to join with the students, faculty and staff for Mass!


NHS Peer Tutoring Available - Beginning October 14th

Members of the SMSA National Honor Society chapter will once again be offering peer tutoring to any SMSA student beginning Monday, October 14, 2019. Tutoring will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings starting at 7:00 a.m. in room 3037 in the high school wing. In addition, if grades 6 – 8 are looking for peer tutoring during their study hall times, students should have their teacher contact  Mr. Thompson so that an NHS student with the same study hall can be matched up with them. 

 

After school tutoring can also be made available through Mr. Thompson.


October Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 16th and 17th

Conferences will be held Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2019.

 

Please read carefully as there have been some changes this year:

PreK – Grade 6 – Wednesday, October 16th and Thursday, October 17th – 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. –  Parents schedule a conference on skyward family access.

 

Grade 7 and 8– Wednesday, October 16th and Thursday, October 17th – 4:00 to 6:30 p.m – Teacher or parent request process: Parents will receive an email from your child/ren’s teacher if a conference is needed at this time.

 

Grade 9 -12 – Wednesday, October 16th only – 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Open house format. Parents do not need to pre-schedule appointments.

 

To schedule your Elementary (PreK – 8) conference for your child please click here to log into your skyward account by Sunday, October 13th.


HS Music Department's Fall Concert - October 20th

Come support the Vocal Jazz, Jazz Band, Concert Choirs, and Concert Band at their Fall Concert On Sunday, October 20, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be held at St. Patrick’s Church (37 E. Follett Street) It’s FREE!


FDL County Health Department Flu Clinic - forms due October 23rd

FDL County Health Department will be at SMSA for the annual Flu Clinic on Thursday, October 31, 2019 beginning at 1:00 p.m. 

 

Please download the forms below from the FDL County regarding the flu clinic and the consent form. The consent form needs to be filled out completely and returned to school by Wednesday, October 23rd.

 

2019-2020 Parent Letter click here.

School Flu Consent Form click here.

 

If you are interested in volunteering for the Flu Clinic, please click here

Questions can be forwarded to Katie Hellmer, RN at khellmer@smsacademy.org.


Rosary - Chapel of St. Mary: Our Lady of the Ledge - Each Monday

Please join us as we pray the Rosary for our school community on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.

 

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


Conquering College Costs - October 30th

Are you interested in finding the right college at the right price? Does the cost of college keep you awake at night? What is a 529 Plan?

 

Please attend an important evening with recognized experts who can answer these questions and more on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Student Commons (cafeteria).  Financial aid officers from Mount Mary University, Marquette University, Marian University, and Alverno College will be here to talk about how to make college more affordable and accessible while dispelling common misperceptions about the costs and benefits of earning a college degree.

 

In addition, college admissions representatives from each of the participating universities will be on hand to help you get acquainted with their unique programs and Catholic campus environments. We encourage parents of all students from K4 – 12 to attend this event!


Trunk or Treat Event - October 31st

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a safe and fun Halloween celebration on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.!  The event will be held at SMSA in the upper green parking lot! Children can trick or treat from car to car in their costume.

 

Have fun decorating your car for the event! Bring lots of candy to pass out! Enjoy light refreshments!

 

Click here to view the flyer.


Safeguarding all of God’s Family Training - October 22nd

Safeguarding all of God’s Family training is mandatory for any parent or guardian who is interested in volunteering in the classroom, on class field trips or any other activity where they would be supervising multiple children.  

 

Holy Family will be hosting a training on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in their hall at 6:00 p.m.  Please click here to register.


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 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.  Please see above for an upcoming training session at Holy Family.

Nurse News

Health Notes

No news at this time.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Hellmer at khellmer@smsacademy.org or 920-322-3206.


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, October 23, 2019 – Commons Area

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 – Commons Area

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 – Commons Area

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 – Lauby Lounge

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 – Commons Area

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – Commons Area

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 – Commons Area

SCRIP

Before You Visit the SMSA Gap Pump, Shop with Scrip!

Before you visit our gas pump at Korneli’s Prairie BP (919 East Johnson Street), stop in the Scrip office to purchase your BP gift cards!


Scrip Hours

Scrip School Year Hours

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

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