System Information

February 3rd, 2023

Upcoming Dates - Elementary/Middle School

Thursday, February 16th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday. February 17th - No School/in-service
Friday, February 24th - End of 2nd trimester
Monday, February 27th - Elementary no school/in-service

Upcoming Dates - High School

Monday, February 5th - Revolution Test Prep (ACT Prep) for Juniors (6:00 - 8:00 P.M.) - Virtual Event
Thursday, February 16th - Revolution Test Prep (ACT Prep) for Juniors (10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.) on campus sessions.
Monday, February 20th - Incoming Freshman Orientation Night (6:00 - 7:30 P.M.)
Saturday, February 25th - WSMA Vocal Solo & Ensembles (8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.) Horace Mann HS, North Fond du Lac
Sunday, February 26th - Flyway Top Ten Academic Banquet - Class of 2023 Top Ten will be notified
Saturday, March 4th - WSMA Instrumental Solo & Ensemble (8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.) Horace Mann HS, North Fond du Lac

Parents of Performing Arts Meeting Dates

PPA meeting Dates for the 2022-2023 year:

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 the PPA!

Two New and Approved Uniform Pieces Available at Hopper's!

SMSA is excited to offer two new uniform pieces that you can purchase locally! Both are embroidered with the S dot logo on the chest and available now, only at Hoppers in their retail space.

Lands' End February Sale!

Refresh your student's springtime wardrobe & save 40% OFF School Uniform Bottoms and 20% OFF everything else from February 9th - February 24th ,2023

Use the code PENCIL and the PIN 1356 when you log on to the Lands' End online store!

WI Parental Choice Program Open Enrollment for 2023-2024

The WPCP online application period will open February 1st, 2023 and close on Thursday April 20th, 2023.

The DPI requires current Choice families to fill out an application for the 2023-2024 school year. Filling out the application informs the DPI that you want to receive your Choice voucher for the following school year. If the DPI does not receive an application from a current Choice family the voucher will not be renewed.

New and current families must electronically submit their application at:

https://dpi.wi.gov/parental-education-options/choice-programs/student-applications

NEW families must be income eligible to apply. The following income limits have been posted for 2023-2024:

Family Size Maximum Yearly Income

1 $29,898

2 $40,282

3 $50,666

4 $61,050

5 $71,434

6 $81,818

For each additional member in a family add $10,384.

Family income includes the income of the student’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) that reside in the same household as the student.

Current Choice families are not required to provide income documentation. Proof of residency documents are required for current and new families.

Information about WPCP can be found on the SMSA website.

Questions can be directed to:

Carol Ellestad: SMSA Choice Designee

cellestad@smsacademy.org or 920.322.8002.

Faith Builders Club for Kids February 12th

Children will learn more about Our Lady of Lourdes when they attend Holy Family’s next Faith Builders Club for Kids on Sunday, February 12th following the 10:00 A.M. Mass at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way.

While the club is primarily for children in grades pre-K to 6th, all children are welcome to join us for a quick video lesson and craft!

Singing Telegrams for Valentine's Day

Tired of flowers & chocolates? This Valentine's Day, St. Mary's Springs Academy Music Department's singing telegram service offers a new & fun way to show your love. Reservations can be made now through Monday, February 13th.

Buy one for a teacher, a grandparent, or any loved one!

$35 gets you 2 love songs, a handmade card, and a rose.

Thank you for supporting the SMSA Music Department!

Key High School Dates for 2023-2024 School Year

August 21st, 2023 - Student Orientation Day (Specific times for each class level orientation will be communicated)
August 22nd - First Day of classes (Semester 1)
September 4th - No classes: Labor Day
October 5th & 6th - No classes: Teacher In Service Days
November 17th - No classes: Teacher Professional Development Day
November 22nd - 24th - No classes: Thanksgiving Holiday
December 25th, 2023 - January 2nd, 2024 - No classes: Christmas Vacation
February 9th - No classes: Teacher In Service Day
March 11th - 15th - No classes: Spring Break
March 29th - No classes: Good Friday
April 1st - No classes: Easter Monday Holiday
May 27th - No classes: Memorial Day Holiday
May 29th - Final Day of Semester 2 classes (End of Semester 2)
June 2nd - High School Graduation

SAVE THE DATE FOR LEDGERFEST 2023!

This is not a joke! Save the date for Ledgerfest 2023 - Saturday, April 1st!

This year's event will be held at a new location, THELMA Sadoff Center for the Arts. Enjoy an evening of laughs in support of SMSA with entertainment provided by improv comedy troupe Fish Sticks Comedy and rave about the delicious heavy passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations catered by Crave. But wait, there's more...Stand Up For Springs when you bid often on our silent auction, bid high on our live auction, purchase raffles and other FUNdraising opportunities while enjoying an evening out supporting SMSA and Catholic education.

If you would like to donate an auction item/package, or sponsor this year's event, please contact Kristin Zitlow at kzitlow@smsacademy.org or 920-322-8006.

Reminder - Ledgerfest Grade Level Auction Baskets!

Planning has begun for our annual Ledgerfest fundraising event. In previous years, we have collected money from each grade level and put together some amazing auction baskets. We will be creating these types of baskets again this year. These grade level baskets will be a part of the Ledgerfest Silent Auction on April 1st.

Click here if you would like to contribute towards your child’s grade level basket. Once you enter a donation amount and click "Next", please fill in your child’s name and grade level (if you are donating for more than one child, please list each name and grade level along with the amount for each child). If you prefer, you may still send cash or check (payable to Andrea Nuss) in an envelope marked: MS Ledgerfest/Kristin Zitlow. Please also indicate your child’s grade level on the envelope.

All contributions are due by Friday, February 10th.

If you have any questions, please contact the lead person for your grade level:

3K - Sara Sippel - sarasippel90@gmail.com
4K - Molly Jaster - molly.jaster@gmail.com
Kindergarten - Jessica Smith - jessicaannsmith.jas@gmail.com
1st Grade- Katie Heller - katieheller11@gmail.com
2nd Grade - Jenn Ellestad - jenn.ellestad@gmail.com
3rd Grade - Andrea Nuss - alnuss@charter.net
4th Grade - Tya Robles - tyajean623@gmail.com
5th Grade - Shannon LaLuzerne - slaluzerne@smsacademy.org
6th Grade - Becky Harmsen - harmsen2004@gmail.com
7th Grade - Lisa Shannon - lisa.shannon@charter.net
8th Grade Lisa Serovy - serovy@charter.net
All High School Grades - Chris Gilles - cgilles@smsacademy.org

Thank you for supporting Ledgerfest this year!

Safeguarding God's Children - Upcoming Training

SMSA will be hosting Safeguarding God's Children(SEE) training on Wednesday, March 8th at 5:30 PM in the Multi Purpose Room. Please sign up for the training at: https://milwaukee.cmgconnect.org/

If you have any questions please contact Carrie Wiza at cwiza@smsacademy.org or 920-322-3215.

Kwik Trip Car Wash Cards Fundraiser

Help out the High School Music Department as they continue to fundraise for their upcoming Music Department trip to Disney!

Students are selling a Kwik Trip 5-count Ultimate Car Wash Card for $36. They typically retail for $50. If you are interested in purchasing a car wash card, seek out a High School music department member or email Ms. Pannier.

Thank you for supporting the High School Music Department's Trip to Disney!

Kwik Trip Scrip 9% Rebate

Gas prices are up and so is the rebate for Kwik Trip! Now through Friday, February 24th, Kwik Trip is offering a 9% rebate! Purchase physical cards at the Scrip office Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. or Wednesdays from 7:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Can't make it during those times? Use the Raise Right app to make your Scrip purchases.

Walgreens Scrip is Back!

The wait is over! Walgreen's $25 and $100 physical gift cards are back in stock! Thank you for your patience.

Earn On-The-Go with the RaiseRight Mobile App

There's no easier way to support SMSA! Purchase gift cards at face value and shop in store or online.

By shopping with Scrip you earn tuition credit, and help offset the operating costs on the Ledge. Now you can do this directly from your smart phone!

Why wait? Learn more about the RaiseRight Mobile App and get started today!

New Bus Route to SMSA

Per the Fond du Lac Transit Authority, Bus Route 120 Tripper runs in the morning from 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM and in the afternoon from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This route includes a stop at St. Mary's Springs Academy.

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.

South Street Shuttle Bus

All KG – 12 students who reside within the Fond du Lac city limits and in the boundaries of the FDL School District are eligible to be transported to SMSA from a common point (South Street Parking lot) for pickup and drop-off. The South Street parking lot is located on the north side of Fruth Field off of South Street. The bus is titled “South Street Shuttle” bus. The guidelines set up by the FDL School District are available on the SMSA website within the Resources tab > Parents/Families > SMSA Bus Routes > FDL School District Shuttle to SMSA.

A link to register your children to ride the Shuttle bus is found under the tab FDL School District Shuttle to SMSA.

All families intending to use the South Street Shuttle bus must register their student riders. There is no cost to the family but student information must be provided as a requirement from Johnson Bus. Johnson Bus is required to have this information so that they are able to contact you in the event of any type of delay or emergency.

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