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January 12th, 2023
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From the Desk of Eamonn O'Keeffe - High School Principal
From the Desk of Eamonn O'Keeffe - High School Principal
SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS -END OF SEMESTER I:
From 3:30 PM on Friday, January 13th to 3:30 PM on Friday, January 20th, family access to Skyward gradebooks will be temporarily suspended as Semester I grades are finalized, submitted and verified by the high school teachers, counselors and administration. Thanks for your patience and partnership with this important practice.
SEMESTER I REPORT CARDS:
Parents and students may view Semester I Report Cards after 3:30 PM on Friday, January 20th.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADING/ IN-SERVICE DAY, JANUARY 16:
NO CLASSES are scheduled on Monday, January 16th. This is a grading/in-service day for high school faculty (only). Elementary (K-8 ) classes are in session.
SEMESTER II BEGINS!
Tuesday, January 17th is an A-Day and represents the first day of classes for Semester II schedules. Students and parents may reach out to the Counseling Office directly with any Semester II schedule related questions.
At the Springs, we continue to ask for the grace to recognize God on our path in the coming semester.
Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us.
High School Principal
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
Friday, January 13th - BIG MONEY RAFFLE Drawing
Friday, January 13th - End of Quarter 2/ Semester I
Monday, January 16th - No Classes/ Faculty In service & Grading Day
Wednesday, January 25th - College Information Night 6:30-9:00 PM (virtual event - registration required)
Parents of Performing Arts Meeting Dates
Parents of Performing Arts Meeting Dates
Parents of Performing Arts meeting dates for the 2022-2023 school year are:
January 18
February 15
March 22
April 19
May 16 (note the revised date)
All meetings will be held at 6:00 PM in the Lauby Lounge (first floor teacher lounge).
Contact Maggie Rose with any questions about PPA!
2022/2023 SMSA Concession/Admission Help Needed!
2022/2023 SMSA Concession/Admission Help Needed!
Are you the parent of a SMSA middle school or high school athlete? If so, please consider signing up using the links below to help out the ABC (Athletic Booster Club) by volunteering your time and talent working in concessions or admissions at an upcoming sport event.
Booster Club encourages ALL parents of ALL athletes to embrace teamwork and volunteer at an event that suits your schedule. For those that have already signed up and volunteered, ABC sincerely appreciates your help!
Please use the links below to sign up through SignupGenius:
If you have any questions, please contact the SMSA Booster Club. Thank you.
Student Council Thanks You!
Student Council Thanks You!
The SMSA High School Student Council would like to thank you for the system wide support of Aaron Rodgers' Day fundraiser. We were able to deliver a Christmas to remember to the members of the refugee families being supported by Holy Family Parish!
Students collected the donations, shopped, wrapped and delivered the gifts. Gifts included neccessities such as boots, coats, gloves, hats, and socks in addition to some games and toys to be enjoyed!
Registration for College Information Night 2023 is OPEN!
Registration for College Information Night 2023 is OPEN!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 25th 2023! Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and their families are invited to attend SMSA's 2nd Annual College Information Night!
Mr. Stamatakos has assembled an impressive cast of presenters from across the country who will offer students and their families information about topics including:
How to build a college list
How to build an impressive college application (with and without test scores)
Who gets in to UW-Madison and what matters most in the application review process
Registration for this event is required and can be completed online. Please register for the event no later than Friday, January 20th.
Please direct any questions about College Information Night to Mr. Stamatakos.
Practice ACT for the Class of 2024
Practice ACT for the Class of 2024
St. Mary's Springs Academy is partnering with Revolution Prep to run a free practice ACT exam for our juniors on Thursday, February 16, 2023. St. Mary's Springs Academy will be enrolling students directly with Revolution Prep with no action required on your part. In order to do so, we have provided Revolution Prep with the name, email, and phone number of the parent listed as “Parent 1” in Skyward for each member of the Class of 2024. Each student's name and SMSA email address have also been provided.
Students will be able to view their score reports from this practice test immediately following the test in their Revolution Prep accounts. The information provided to Revolution Prep will be used to create each student’s account with Revolution Prep; allowing your student access to their practice test scores. Again, there will be no fee for this practice exam.
To make sure that each student has an active account with Revolution Prep, those parents listed as “Parent 1” in Skyward for each junior will also be receiving email reminders about the practice exam from Revolution Prep along with all necessary information regarding the exam and setting up your student's Revolution Prep account.
You may receive either an email, text, or phone call from SMSA’s dedicated Revolution Prep advisor, Jaime Wareham, to set up a complimentary review of your student's results after the exam, which we would encourage you to take advantage of. Please know that there is no expectation that you need to take part in this free review. If you do not wish to participate, you can simply unsubscribe from their communications.
Here are the details of the exam:
ACT Practice Exam
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Location: On Campus at St. Mary's Springs Academy
If you have additional questions or want to learn more about this practice test, please contact Mr. Stamatakos at jstamatakos@smsacademy.org or at 920-322-8070.
To learn more about Revolution Prep and the services they provide, you can reach out to Jaime Wareham at (412) 552-3532 or by email at jaime.wareham@revolutionprep.com.
ACT 101 Session for the Class of 2024
ACT 101 Session for the Class of 2024
In preparation for the February 16th Practice ACT and the ACT assessment that the members of the Class of 2024 will take on campus in April, our friends at Revolution Prep are offering an ACT 101 Strategy Session to our students to start their journey of preparing for college admissions exams.
ACT 101 Strategy Session
We invite students to join Revolution Prep for an introductory strategy session for the official ACT! This free two-hour session is designed to give students insight into the SAT and ACT exams as well as provide tips and tricks for test day. In this session, one of our professional tutors will teach core test-taking strategies including a dive into the exam content and structure, how to avoid common traps, and how to create the best plan for success.
The session will be held virtually with all details below. Please note that this is optional for members of the Class of 2024: there is no expectation that students attend the session.
ACT 101 Strategy Session
Sunday, February 5, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST | Live Online
Register here: www.revolutionprep.com/partners/103351/
You can find more information about this event here: http://bit.ly/3Qzjuui.
Scholarship Website for SMSA Seniors
Scholarship Website for SMSA Seniors
Last year, Mr. Stamatakos created a website that SMSA seniors can use to learn about local scholarship opportunities that they can apply for to help fund their college educations at two and four-year colleges. The website will continue to be updated throughout the coming months as updated applications for the current senior class are received by Mr. Stamatakos. Mr. Stamatakos will also E-mail out applications for these scholarships to the senior class and to parents of seniors as he receives them...so please check your E-mail for these opportunities!
Please visit the website early and often to start learning about scholarship opportunities that you can take advantage of!
Yearbook Snap
Yearbook Snap
Yearbook is looking for your photos!
Yearbook Snap, Walsworth Yearbooks’ new mobile app version of Community Upload, allows you to share your photos with the yearbook staff! Yearbook Snap is available for iPhones and iPads in the App Store, and for Android phones in Google Play.
The app allows parents and students to take photos at games, dances, theatre performances, concerts, or your favorite hangout and upload them to the yearbook staff immediately using their mobile device.
The access code to share your photos with Walsworth and your yearbook staff is: SMSA2023.
Please submit your photos today!
2022-2023 Yearbooks & Senior Ads
2022-2023 Yearbooks & Senior Ads
2022-2023 high school yearbooks are now available to order from Walsworth!
Earn a $1,000/year Scholarship Just for visiting Marian University!
Earn a $1,000/year Scholarship Just for visiting Marian University!
Affordable College Credit for High School Freshmen through Seniors!
Affordable College Credit for High School Freshmen through Seniors!
AODA Resources for Familes
AODA Resources for Familes
Red Ribbon Resources for Students & Families:
Drugfree.org - Prevention tips for helping your teen make safe choices
NIDA for Teens - the National Institute on Drug Abuse provides information on teen brains and addiction
Just Think Twice - informative site that includes drug facts, common myths and possible consequences of drug use
Stop Underage Drinking - comprehensive research and resources to prevent underage drinking
Crisis Resources for Families
Crisis Resources for Families
Crisis Resources for Families.pdf988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988.pdfSchool Safety
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)
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.
Colleges Visiting SMSA
Colleges Visiting SMSA
College visits are open to all juniors and seniors! Sign up for all visits in your SCOIR account!
Ledger Learning Guide
Ledger Learning Guide
The Ledger Learning Guides are a rebranded version of the “Virtual Learning Guide” that was designed in March 2020 to serve parents, students, and teachers at the start of the virtual learning term. Moving forward, whether students are learning on the Ledge in person or online at home, the LLG will provide a weekly overview of course learning targets and access to course links. Teachers will be updating course pages and learning expectations prior to the beginning of each new academic week.
The Ledger Learning Guide will not be as comprehensive or detailed as Google Classroom or other course calendars/schedules but does provide a meaningful overview of all SMSA courses and content being learned.
The Ledger Learning Guide for the 2022-2023 Academic Year can be viewed here.
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