Important Dates

• Friday, May 26th: 8th Grade Graduation at Holy Family Church, 9:00 A.M. Grades K-8 Mass (Last day of school for the 8th Grade class)

• Tuesday, May 30th & Wednesday, May 31st: Field Days

• Wednesday, May 31st: Last day of school.  It is a full day of school for SMSA.

Thank You From the Woodrow Family!

Words cannot express our gratitude to the St Mary's Springs Academy community for the many  ways of support given to us.  Your outpouring of emotional and monetary help bestowed on our family during our recent loss of our home has been overwhelming. Cards from well-wishers, as well as providing for the  immediate needs of Nick and Lilly  with school supplies, uniforms, sports equipment and basic necessities for our entire family. From staff, administrators, faculty, SMSA families and anonymous donors, to the 7th grade girls, who initiated a bake sale for our benefit, it has been heartwarming.

Kindness and compassion expressed by classmates, teachers, to prayers and a Mass in the chapel provided a normalcy for both Nick and Lilly during this difficult time.  We are so fortunate to be examples of the fulfillment of the  Ledger Way and the Mission of SMSA.

Blessings,  

The Woodrow Family

SMSA Student Showcase Was a HUGE Success!

Thank you so much to all of the families who came to our SMSA Student Showcase last Wednesday!  It was a huge success!  

Thank you to our SMSA Teachers & Staff who went above and beyond to showcase the amazing work of their students.  The Glow Show was unbelievable and neat to see all the grades come together to create an amazing under the sea themed display.  The excitement that filled the hallways was so evident!  

Thank you so much for all the families who donated sweet treats for our guests to enjoy, and thank you to our 7th graders who helped welcome our guests and serve the treats.   

Kudos to our SMSA Staff & Students for an awesome event!

Field Days are Coming!

Field Days are coming and we are still in need of some volunteers!  

The dates, times and grades are: 

• Tuesday, May 30th 

  • 9:00 A.M. – 11:05 A.M.: K5 – 2nd Grade 

  • 12:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.: 3rd – 5th Grade 

• Wednesday, May 31st 

  • 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: 6th – 8th Grade

If you are interested in helping, please visit our online signup! You do need to have the SEE training to help. Reminder E-mails will be sent out when the dates get closer.  

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Andrea Nuss.

We greatly appreciate your help! Thank you!

Announcing our New Director of Admission and Enrollment Management and New Athletic Director!

SMSA President, Stacey Akey, is pleased to announce the selections of Mrs. Shannon LaLuzerne as the new Director of Admission and Enrollment Management and Mr. Mitchell Redig ‘01 as the new Athletic Director (AD).

In August 2022, current SMSA Athletic Director, Mr. Greg Hoffmann, who has served in the role since 2016, announced his intended retirement at the conclusion of the academic year. Mr. Hoffmann has helped SMSA to manage the many complexities and unprecedented growth of athletics on The Ledge, including 25 co-curricular sports and more than 100 coaches, in addition to the Booster Club volunteers. With his retirement, SMSA took the opportunity to restructure administration of athletics for grades 5-12, announcing the development of a new role, Athletic Administrator, to serve with the AD and assist in the increasing amount of responsibilities and compliance requirements. 

As a valued member of our SMSA community, Mrs. Kelly Mueller has graciously accepted the new role of Athletic Administrator. Mrs. Mueller has served as the Enrollment Director since 2017, and has been actively engaged with athletics at the Springs, having coached both middle and high school volleyball and helping to found the Junior Ledger Basketball Club in 2009. Her new position will supervise SMSA coaching staff and athletic booster volunteers for grades 5-12, and work in partnership with the newly appointed Athletic Director, Mr. Mitchell Redig. 

Cultivating a culture of excellence on The Ledge emanates through the trust, hard work, integrity and leadership of our faculty and staff. The promotion of Mrs. LaLuzerne and Mr. Redig demonstrates the great care we take in supporting and growing not just students, but our own employees, identifying those with strong forward momentum, achievement, and an advancement mindset. 

To learn more about the open positions of Administrative Assistant in the Elementary (PreK-8) Office and 6th grade math and science teacher, along with other open positions for the 2023-2024 academic year, please visit https://www.smsacademy.org/careers/. 

2023 Brown Bag Lunch Program 

Once again, Holy Family and The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac County are partnering to provide free bag lunches to children and families throughout our area on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 13th to August 24th. 

Nutritional sack lunch includes peanut butter or meat sandwich, chips/snack, vegetable/fruit, dessert item and beverage. Children may pick up their own lunch. There must be an adult for any family wanting more than one lunch. 

Lunches can be picked up at the following locations: 

• Maplewood Commons Apartments, 912 Martin Ave,: 11:00-11:15 A.M.

• Church of Peace, 401 S. Military Rd. (Parking Lot): 11:00-11:15 A.M.

• Lakeside Garden Apartments, 409 N. Peters Ave,: 11:00-11:15 A.M.

• The Salvation Army, 237 N. Macy St.: 11:30-12:15 P.M.

There are many ways to give: your time, a basket or gift card (increments of $25 please), or an experience (such as an outing we can raffle off).

Also remember you can sign up a student in grades 9-12 to volunteer. They will receive service hours for the event!

Thank you for your willingness to make this year's Swing Fore Springs Event one to remember.

If you would like more information or have questions about donating an item or package, please contact Ashley Lane, Donor and Alumni Assistant Director, at 920-322-8001 or alane@smsacademy.org.

SMSA Uniform Exchange

Have your students outgrown their school uniforms? Are you looking to swap with other SMSA families? Well here is your chance! SMSA is gearing up the the annual uniform exchange giving families the opportunity to exchange gently used uniform items that comply with the SMSA dress code.

The greatest needs for the exchange at this time are: Uniform shirts and polos, skirts, jumpers and fleece. 

If you have uniforms that you would like to donate, they can be dropped off at the North or South Hall office during school hours. Please help by making sure all uniforms are clean and free of holes, stains and torn seams.

If you have any questions or would like to help sort, set up, or volunteer at the exchange, please contact Kelly Mueller. Thank you!

Tennis Lesson Opportunities

FONDYTENNIS, run by tennis pro and enthusiast John Frausto is running group tennis lessons throughout the summer and fall! This is a fantastic boost for kids looking to play on the girls (fall) and boys (spring) SMSA high school teams, taught by a fun and energetic instructor!

Lessons are open to girls and boys ages elementary through high school. All levels of experience are welcome! Players will learn/work on developing strokes, play strategy, mental toughness, and conditioning. Often music is incorporated to elevate the fun factor! 

Lessons are held at the Fond du Lac High school tennis courts on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. 

Visit the FONDYTENNIS website for registration form brochures with dates and times. Venmo is accepted for easy, fast fee payment. Late registration is allowed with fees prorated.

Contact John Frausto with any questions about this exciting summer opportunity!

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

Coach Redig 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:

Mitch Redig

474 Maona Dr.

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

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