Elementary News

The Principal’s Pen is an opportunity for teachers to recognize students who consistently demonstrate The Ledger Way with a focus on faith, learning, respect for leadership, community and responsibility. The students chosen will attend a special breakfast with Mr. K and Mr. Fisher and special guest, receives a certificate on how they followed The Ledger Way, and a principal’s pen.

The Special Guest for the week of April 10th was Greg Brunette - Director of Business Operations.

The Principal's Pen award winners for the week of April 10th are:

Miles C. (3rd Grade): Miles has really become a Leader this year! He is ready for a challenge, ready to lend a hand, and ready to learn! He shares his faith and love of God by being a prayer leader and praying for others. Miles is responsible, kind, generous and patient.
John W. (3rd Grade): John is someone who respects everyone. He always has a positive attitude and is willing to help others. John is a hard working student who isn't afraid to challenge himself.
Olivia D. (3rd Grade): Olivia is very respectful towards her teachers and peers. She is always kind in her ways, when a friend needs help or extra encouragement. Olivia is always ready to lend a helping hand to all of those around her. She will make sure others are okay before herself, which is a reflection of her faith. She takes her learning very seriously, she always puts her best foot forward and does it with a smile. She continues to grow in all areas of her learning this year!
Charlotte B. (4th Grade): Charlotte is very respectful to her classmates and teachers. She is always willing to help and include others.
Audrey W. (4th Grade): Audrey shows leadership and community. She welcomes others and makes sure to include everyone. She is also a great leader in the classroom by participating and helping others.
Jacob B. (4th Grade): Jacob has taken additional steps to do quality work. He also contributes good ideas during class discussions. Jacob is respectful to his teachers and friends.
Christopher F. (5th Grade): Christopher is a leader in the classroom. He works well in groups, keeping the group moving forward. He is also very responsible, always ready for class with completed assignments. Most importantly, Christopher is a model for other students in the way he carries out his faith.
Sebastian W. (5th Grade): Sebastian shows the Core Value of Community by being proactive in helping others and being a loyal friend.
Carter S. (5th Grade): Carter is always willing to help a classmate and comes to school ready to learn. He is a great role model for his peers and is always respectful to others.

The Special Guest for the week of April 10th was Greg Brunette - Director of Business Operations.

The Principal's Pen award winners for the week of April 18th are:

Keira C. (6th Grade): Keira continues to do a great job of living the Ledger Way by taking responsibility for her learning, being respectful to her peers, and being a great member of our Ledger community.

Sawyer G. (6th Grade): Sawyer has started to show that the core value of learning is important in my social studies class. He double-checks rubrics and directions to focus on the tasks at hand.

Lauren T. (6th Grade): Lauren is the principal pen. Lauren is kind and respectful to those around her. She is a great Ledger Leader in the classroom when it comes to; staying focused, being a critical thinker, and showing determination.

Ella N. (7th Grade): Ella is very cooperative in the classroom. She has a wonderful sense of humor, helpful, and a good listener. She is a wonderful Ledger!

Emma B. (7th Grade): Emma is a very sweet young lady who is kind to others and does an amazing job following our core values. She is always putting her best effort forward in class and is a role model for other students.

Ana N. (7th Grade): Ana is a respectful member of her class who completes her work and does it well. She is also a great listener and a faith filled girl who recognizes the needs of others.

Mahri H. (8th Grade): Mahri is such a wonderful person. She always has a smile on her face. She's a great student and is kind and respectful to others in her class and beyond. Mahri is kind to everyone in her class and is an overall pleasure. Way to go Mahri!

Gwendolyn W. (8th Grade): She is always very helpful and is kind, considerate, and treats everyone with respect.

Ethan D. (8th Grade): Ethan demonstrates the Ledger core values of responsibility and respect. He has a strong work ethic and is a leader in the classroom.

5th-8th Grade Spring Concert

We are gearing up for our final concert of the year! Here is some important information:

Monday, May 15th

During the school day:

All students will wear their school uniforms
1:00 P.M. performance in Hutter Gym - parents and families invited

Evening concert:

Students that are in band will report to the band room at 6:10 P.M.
Students who are only in choir will report to Hutter Gym at 6:10 P.M.
Please be prompt and allow travel time so students are at their appointed places on time.
Concert begins at 6:30 P.M.

Dress code (for evening only) is as follows:

5th/6th Grade Band and Choir students-wear your “Sunday Best” or fancy attire (NO jeans or sweats).
7th/8th Grade Band students - Concert black (boys: black long sleeve button-up, black pants, black shoes. girls: black dress of appropriate length and coverage, or black shirt and pants, or black shirt and skirt of appropriate length, black shoes).
7th/8th Grade Choir students--wear your “Sunday Best” or fancy attire (NO jeans or sweats).

Staff Appreciation Week is Coming!

Staff Appreciation Week is May 8th – 12th, and many fun activities are planned for our amazing staff!

Our theme is all around games, “We’re not playing any 'games' when we say we appreciate you to pieces!” We need your help to make this week extra special for our SMSA Staff! Check out the links below to learn more about the various ways you can help:

Staff Appreciation Week Donations: Due on Friday, May 5th
Staff Appreciation Luncheon Donations: Due on Thursday Morning, May 11th
Lunch/Recess Coverage for Thursday, May 11th: SEE Training is required to help with these duties. You are welcome to sign up for one or multiple spots. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. More information will be set to you after you sign up.

Reminder E-mails will be sent out when the dates get close.

Thank you so much to all the families who have contributed towards the catered Staff Luncheon! We greatly appreciate your contributions! If you would like to contribute, you still have time. Please either send in cash or a check (payable to Andrea Nuss) in a sealed envelope with Staff Appreciation Luncheon written on it to either office area or Venmo @Jeff-Nuss-3 (last four digits – 4355). All donations are due by Tuesday, May 2nd. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your help with making this week extra special! Our Staff Appreciation Committee greatly appreciates you!

Dance Team Tryouts

The high school dance team will be having tryouts for the 2023-24 season on Sunday, May 21st from 5:30-7:30 P.M. All students trying out should meet in the Lobby by the S couch. The team has a Google Classroom with more information. The Classroom code is wehsbwe

This is open to all high school students and 8th graders who are registered for SMSA in the fall semester. Dance season is a winter season, but the team will have meetings in summer and fall to learn choreography and attend a summer camp.

Anyone interested in trying out with questions can E-mail Coach Brusky at sbrusky@smsacademy.org.

Kids Art Camp 2023

Pankratz Arts Exchange is ecstatic to be offering its third annual youth arts camp held for ages 5-14 years!

For 4 full days your kid/s will explore many art forms, such as music/movement/yoga/meditation/somatics/drama/poetry/journaling/painting/mixed-media, and more! All led by our highly experienced artistic team and with the helping hands of our “youth buddies” (our highly energetic PAE performers) assigned per age group.

At the end of our final day (Thursday) @ 2:00 P.M. the kids will be able to share their art work/demonstrations with family and friends. Our camp theme this year is Going Green! as we individually and holistically take care of our eARTh, because EARTH without A-R-T is just "EH!." Our goal is to facilitate all forms of self expression through creativity in a most welcoming and safe environment; an environment where we are compassionate about our world and all the beauty nature has to offer.

WHEN?! M-Th, July 25-28th/9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.. Please arrive with parent/guardian by 8:30 A.M. on the first day for check in. On days 2-4 days have child/ren dropped off by 8:45 A.M. for our daily CHEER so we can start our first group sessions by 9 A.M. sharp!

*Early drop-off and late-stay offered as needed. CALL 920-960-9357 or E-mail paeincorg@gmail.com to reserve your child's spot for early drop off and/or late stay.

ENROLLMENT/FEES?! Register here NOW, or call 920-960-9357! Enrollment fee per participant includes a camp t-shirt, snacks throughout the day, water for replenishment, all arts supplies your child/ren will use throughout each day, and one ticket voucher to a future 2022/23 PAE show (general admission rate value). PACK YOUR CHILD/REN'S LUNCH AND BRING OWN LABELED WATER BOTTLE for each day.

Early bird enrollment= $199-enroll by June 4th! $249 after June 4th. Maximum participants per age category are as follows: ages 5-6=max 15 participants, ages 7-9=max 20, ages 10-12=max 20, 13/14 ages=max 20. MAXIMUM TOTAL ENROLLMENT=75 participants.

COVID SAFETY PROTOCOL: MASKS ARE OPTIONAL for all campers and instructors/leaders. Majority of camp stations will be OUTDOORS. Hand sanitizing and surface cleaning in between group rotations/classes throughout the day based upon CDC guidelines. Age groups will remain with their group all day for all four sessions. Class sizing has been adjusted for accomodating social distancing as necessary. Campers will bring own lunch and labeled water bottle daily.

WHERE?!...The Shore Club Wisconsin-276 Victorian Village Dr. Elkhart Lake, WI 53020. Check in at OUTDOOR LAWN space west of the front parking lot on Lake Street.

WHY?!... to get your kiddos out of the house to try something new and unique! and of course, to support our mission of providing arts educational opportunities in our community! Exchanging creativity with PAE!

QUESTIONS?!... call 920-960-9357 or E=mail paeincorg@gmail.com.

SMSA's Football Fundamentals Camp

The Football Fundamentals Camp is a non-contact camp with emphasis on skills that make the game of football fun to play.

DATE: Monday July 24 – Thursday July 27 at 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

St. Mary’s Springs Athletic Fields 255 Cty Road K Fond du Lac.

Report to Hutter Gym on Monday July 24th.

In case of rain, report to Hutter gym as camp will remain on schedule.

COST: $65.00 includes Insurance, Refreshments, and Camp T- shirt. Make checks payable to SMSA Camps.

ELIGIBILITY: Students entering Grades 5-8

CAMP STAFF:

Bob Hyland, SMSA Head Football coach for 52 years. All-American Guard at North Dakota State University. Winningest Coach in Wisconsin with a record of 503-114

Zach Wilderman, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at SMSA.

Other SMSA Coaches and former players

CAMP PROGRAM INCLUDES: Basic fundamentals of play such as, passing, backfield play, centering and blocking, line play and formations and basic strategy of offensive and defensive play.

To sign up, please complete the registration form and return it to:

Bob Hyland

Football Fundamentals Camp

620 Whispering Springs Drive

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

Questions? Call 920-517-0710!

SMSA Boy's Basketball Camp

Coach Krueger and his staff will utilize years of coaching experience at the high school level to help each individual improve and to teach them how to continue to improve after camp has concluded. Also, present and former Ledger players will be used to demonstrate skills and share their experiences in basketball at the high school level. Camp will be planned to resemble our high school practices.

Our goal is to provide quality instruction of the fundamentals of basketball for grade school players. The emphasis of our camp will be to help the players improve their skills for next year and future seasons using a small sided games approach.

Please complete and return the registration form by Friday, June 2nd to sign up! Forms can be mailed to:

Kyle Krueger

59 Cumberlynn Dr.

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

or returned to SMSA's North Hall Office

SMSA Girl's Basketball Camp

Please complete and return the registration form by Friday, June 2nd to sign up! Forms can be mailed to:

Mitch Redig

474 Maona Dr.

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Yet MORE Summer Opportunities!

The Fond du Lac School District is offering summer enrichment programs to youth Grades 4K - 12.

Registration is being accepted now until May 5th. Check out the various offerings at: https://www.fonddulac.k12.wi.us/SummerSchool.aspx

Volunteers Needed for the Spring Book Fair!

SMSA's annual spring book fair is taking place from Monday, May 15 - Friday, May 19th and we are in need of volunteers!

For information on this year's book fair, including signing up to volunteer, please click here.

Book Fair dates and times: MON 5/15, (3:00 - 4:30 P.M.), TUES, 5/16 (7:30 - 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.), WED, 5/17 (7:30 - 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 - 6:00 P.M.), THURS, 5/18 (7:30—8:30 A.M. and 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.), FRI, May 19 (7:30 - 8:30 A.M).

Save the Date! The SMSA Student Showcase is Coming Back!

Our Parent Connectors Group is bringing back our SMSA 3K - 8th Grade Student Showcase on Wednesday, May 17th from 3:00 P.M.– 5:30 P.M! This is an open house-style event that honors our SMSA Students for all the amazing things they have done this school year.

Guests will be able to walk through the school making stops in their classrooms, talk with their teachers & see some of their amazing work. Also, you will be able to see their fabulous art displayed in the hallways, stop in the music room, say a prayer in our chapel & finish by celebrating them with a treat in the Commons Area.

We hope that you'll join us in celebrating our amazing students!

Now Hiring - Part Time After School Care Supervisor

St. Mary's Springs Academy is seeking an individual who desires an opportunity to work in a dynamic empowering environment with students and other supervisors in Grades P3-5 as a part-time supervisor for our after school care program. There are three different classrooms each containing a range of similar grade levels. After school activities include playing on the playground, puzzles, games, helping with homework, etc.

Candidates must be willing to work as a team member, collaborate with colleagues, possess good communication skills and complete the Safe Environment Education training. Candidates with experience in an elementary school, child care setting or a love of working with children are preferred, but not required. Part-time (15-20 hrs.) 2:30-6:00 P.M (approximately) on scheduled school days during the academic year.

Qualified candidates should send letter of interest, resume and completed application (found online at www.smsacademy.org/careers) to:

SMSA

Attn: Carrie Wiza

255 County Road K

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

or cwiza@smsacademy.org

Summer Opportunities!

School Safety

As always, if you or your child become aware of a potentially dangerous situation that may threaten campus safety, we urge you to contact the Fond du Lac Police Department.

To report life threatening urgent matters, please dial 9-1-1. To report concerns that may not be urgent, please call 920-322-3700. You may also call the high school main office at 920-322-8062.

Speak Up/Speak Out (SUSO)

Created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS), the Speak Up, Speak Out Resource Center (SUSO) is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns currently offering: threat assessment consultation, critical incident response, and general school safety guidance.

Visit the SUSO website for additional information on these three services as well as resources on school safety best practices.

Standards-Based Grading

St. Mary’s Spring Academy is excited to introduce Standards Based Grading in grades kindergarten through third grade for the 2022-23 school year! Standards Based Grading is a best practice initiative the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is leading all of its schools towards implementing in the coming school year.

The objective of the video series is to educate parents in short videos to unpack Standard Based Grading. The series intends to deliver an education and mind shift to understand Standards Based Grading, why Standards Based Grading is best practice, and how Standards Based Grading functions with the parent and teacher supporting the student’s journey.

Please watch the following videos to learn more about Standards-Based Grading at SMSA:

Page updated

Report abuse