System Information 

February 9th, 2023

Upcoming Dates - Elementary/Middle School

Upcoming Dates - High School

Parents of Performing Arts Meeting Dates

PPA meeting Dates for the 2022-2023 year:



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!

Nurse's Notes - Strep Throat


Dear Parents,


We are seeing an increase in  reported cases of strep throat here at school. It is very important that you notify the school if your child is diagnosed with Strep throat or any other illness. 


Please take these precautions:


Watch your child for signs of a sore throat and other signs of strep: headache, fever, stomachache and/or vomiting (sometimes presents as just a stomachache or vomiting in younger children,) swollen and tender neck glands.


If your child develops a sore throat and any of these other signs, please see your healthcare provider; tell her or him that other children in the school have been diagnosed with strep and ask to have your child tested for strep throat.  If strep is found, your child should receive treatment and you should report this to your school health office.   Children with strep infections may return to school after taking antibiotics for at least 24 hours and the fever is gone.


What is strep throat?


Strep throat is a sore throat caused by Streptococcus bacteria that are passed around through nose and mouth droplets.  It is very common in children. Most sore throats, however, are caused by viruses and are not treated with antibiotics.


Why is it important that your child receive treatment?


There are three main reasons:


Thank you in advance for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, healthy environment for all of our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Allisen Willis, RN at awillis@smsacademy.org or 920-322-8017.

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

SAVE THE DATE FOR LEDGERFEST 2023!

This is not a joke!  

You are invited to attend Ledgerfest, Saturday, April 1st, 2023!  Ledgerfest is SMSA largest fundraising event of the year, featuring a new theme each year, outstanding silent auction and so much more!  

This year, the doors to our new location, THELMA Sadoff Center for the Arts, will open at 5:00 P.M., where you will enjoy an evening of laughter and mingling in a comedy club atmosphere.  The Ledgerfest committee is excited to offer open seating, raffles, silent and live auction, heavy passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations catered by Crave, along with outstanding entertainment provided by Fish Sticks Improv Comedy Troupe. 

Invitations will hit mailboxes soon, but you can register online today!

Let's laugh the night away in support of SMSA and Catholic education during this year's Ledgerfest celebration!

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:

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 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.