End of 1st Quarter Skyward Blackout Dates - November 1st - November 8th

Please note, a “blackout period” will be put in place on Skyward beginning Friday, November 1, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. ending Friday, November 8th at 7:00 a.m.  This black out period will allow time for faculty and administration to finalize and enter grades into the system.

 

 

News & Updates

NHS Peer Tutoring - Now Available

Members of the SMSA National Honor Society chapter will once again be offering peer tutoring to any SMSA student. 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.


NFL Blitz Cards Weekly Winners

Congratulations to our Week 8 Winners!

 

Eric Paul – $100

Bonnie Georg – $25

Sue Baker – $10

Kelly Mueller – $10

Joan Zygarlicke – $10

Jim Pierret – $20


Important Upcoming Dates

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.


All System Mass -All Saints Day - November 1st

Join us on Friday, November 1, 2019 as we celebrate All Saints Day as a System with Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church.  Following Mass, 3rd graders will present themselves as their assigned Saint as the choir sings the Litany of Saints.


Rosary - Chapel of St. Mary: Our Lady of the Ledge - November 4th

Please join us as we pray the Rosary for our school community on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.

 

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


SMSA Hockey Apparel - Due November 7th

All SMSA families have a chance to purchase Ledger Hockey logo wear for a limited time, using an on-line store.

 

If interested, don’t delay as the “store” will only be open through November 7, 2019. All items will be delivered to school by the end of November.

 

Please click here to order today!


Veteran’ Day Celebration - November 11th

Calling all relatives and friends of SMSA students who are Veterans!  We invite you to SMSA as we will be honoring our Veterans with celebration and refreshments on Monday, November 11, 2019.  If possible, please come dressed in your uniform.

 

Please check with your SMSA student(s) for full details on the day!  We hope to see you here so we can say, “Thank You!”


Yarn Collection Drive - November 18th - 22nd

SMSA’s club, Needles and Hooks, is teaming up with a local charity, Knitwits on a Mission, to collect yarn for charity knitters in the community.  Most of the yarn will be donated to senior centers. Hats, mittens, lap blankets and such are made by charity knitters and then donated to the needs in our community.

 

Please bring in your yarn during the week of Monday, November 18 – Friday, November, 22, 2019.  Baskets will be placed at the North and South Hall entrances for yarn to be dropped off in.

 

Thank you for your consideration.


Elves R Us Small Boxes Needed - Drop off 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!


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.

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, November 20, 2019 – Lauby Lounge

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

Easy ways to purchase Scrip

Did you know that not only can you purchase physical gift cards, but you can purchase ScripNow (get your eGift card in minutes via computer or smartphone) and ReloadNow cards (reload a card in minutes previously purchased through our Scrip program)? 

 

In order to use ScripNow and ReloadNow, you must order online and use PrestoPay (which allows funds to transfer directly out of your checking account) or purchase via credit card. 

 

Still want physical cards? Order and pay online and we will send Scrip home with your designated student. 

 

Contact Chris Gilles at cgilles@smsacademy.org or call at 920-322-8059 with questions.


Scrip Hours

Scrip School Year Hours

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

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