System Information

Saturday, March 4th - WSMA Instrumental Solo & Ensemble (8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.) Horace Mann HS, North Fond du Lac
Wednesday, March 9th - Sophomore Retreat to Oshkosh 7:30 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.
Wednesday, March 9th - ZAPS ACT Prep for the Class of 2024 (on campus)
Friday, March 10th - Final day of classes before Spring Break
Monday, March 13th to Friday, March 17th - SPRING BREAK/No Classes
Monday, March 20th - Classes Resume

Parents of Performing Arts Meeting Dates

PPA meeting Dates for the 2022-2023 year:

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!

Key Dates for the 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

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.

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.

2023 Steubenville Trip to St. Paul, Minnesota

The Steubenville Youth Conferences, an outreach of Franciscan University of Steubenville, are a series of 25 conferences across North America that help teens encounter the love of Christ every summer. Our mission is to build the Church by evangelizing, equipping, and empowering God’s children to become radical and joyful disciples.

Who Can Go: Graduating 8th graders — Graduating 12th Graders
Cost: $100/person
Deadline to Sign Up: Saturday, March 4th (Space is limited)
First Meeting to Talk Logistics: Sunday, March 5th at 2:30pm at Sacred Heart Victory Center
Conference Dates: Friday July 28th - Sunday July 30th
Departure Time: TBD, but we will likely leave Fond du Lac around 6:00 A.M. or 7:00 A.M. on Friday
Return Time: TBD, but likely 7:30 P.M. on Sunday.
Packing: Bag lunch for Friday | $25 for meals/souvenirs | Day clothes for Saturday | Mass clothes for Sunday | Day clothes for Sunday | Water bottle | Rosary | Bible | Journal/pen | Toiletries (Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss, Hairbrush/hair ties, Deodorant, Chapstick/lotion, Contact supplies/glasses)

Initial Questions? Want to Sign-Up? Contact Andrew Skiff.

Lenten Prayer and Service Project

Registration is OPEN for LEDGERFEST 2023!

Stand Up for Springs during this year's Ledgerfest!

When: Saturday, April 1, 2023 - Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Where: THELMA Sadoff Center for the Arts

Register online by visiting www.smsacademy.org/ledgerfest. This year's event will feature a mingling, comedy club atmosphere, heavy passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations catered by CRAVE, open seating, raffles, silent and live auction, cash bar and entertainment provided by Improve Comedy Troupe, Fish Sticks Comedy.

We are still looking for auction items and packages, if you are interested in donating a service, item or package to our auction, please contact Kristin Zitlow.

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.

Scrip Closed During Spring Break

Are you heading away during Spring Break? It doesn't matter if you are traveling near or far, Scrip Visa cards are handy to have with you. These cards have NO activation fee and can be used wherever Visa is accepted. We offer $25, $50, $100 and $250 cards at the SMSA Scrip office.

Stock up on Scrip now because we will be closed during Spring Break (March 13th - March 17th). Regular Scrip hours will resume Tuesday, March 21st.

Get your Scrip Visa cards before your Spring Break adventure begins!

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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