System Information

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.

Safe Environment Awareness Week

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee recognizes April 23rd-29th as Safe Environment Awareness Week. Each year, Counseling covers lessons K-12 to our students to go along with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and SMSA's great efforts to keep our children safe.

In recognition of this week, we offer the following prayer:

A PRAYER FOR HEALING

God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by the blood of his cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear our cries as we agonize over the harm done to our brothers and sisters. Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith: Show us the way to justice and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy.

Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform our brokenness. Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace, so that we may act with justice and find peace in you.

We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

South Shore Chorale's 50th Anniversary Concert

The South Shore Chorale's special 50th anniversary concert will be held the weekend of April 29th-30th at the Fond du Lac High School PAC! Read all about it in the South Shore Chorale's Spring Newsletter!

Tickets are available at www.hometowntickets.com and the seating is reserved. Get your tickets today for this historic event!

Staff Appreciation Week is Coming!

Staff Appreciation Week is May 8th – 12th, and many fun activities are planned for our amazing staff!

Our theme is all around games, “We’re not playing any 'games' when we say we appreciate you to pieces!” We need your help to make this week extra special for our SMSA Staff! Check out the links below to learn more about the various ways you can help:

Staff Appreciation Week Donations: Due on Friday, May 5th
Staff Appreciation Luncheon Donations: Due on Thursday Morning, May 11th
Lunch/Recess Coverage for Thursday, May 11th: SEE Training is required to help with these duties. You are welcome to sign up for one or multiple spots. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. More information will be set to you after you sign up.

Reminder E-mails will be sent out when the dates get close.

Thank you so much to all the families who have contributed towards the catered Staff Luncheon! We greatly appreciate your contributions! If you would like to contribute, you still have time. Please either send in cash or a check (payable to Andrea Nuss) in a sealed envelope with Staff Appreciation Luncheon written on it to either office area or Venmo @Jeff-Nuss-3 (last four digits – 4355). All donations are due by Tuesday, May 2nd. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your help with making this week extra special! Our Staff Appreciation Committee greatly appreciates you!

Volunteers Needed for the Spring Book Fair!

SMSA's annual spring book fair is taking place from Monday, May 15 - Friday, May 19th and we are in need of volunteers!

For information on this year's book fair, including signing up to volunteer, please click here.

Book Fair dates and times: MON 5/15, (3:00 - 4:30 P.M.), TUES, 5/16 (7:30 - 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.), WED, 5/17 (7:30 - 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 - 6:00 P.M.), THURS, 5/18 (7:30—8:30 A.M. and 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.), FRI, May 19 (7:30 - 8:30 A.M).

Scrip Tuition Agreement Forms - Due 5/31/23

Have you completed your Scrip Tuition Agreement for 2022-2023 credits? This form MUST be completed each year so your Scrip credit is accurately dispersed. Click here to obtain this form.

The Scrip fiscal year ends on Wednesday, May 31st so that credit can be applied to your tuition statement that you will receive this summer. If you selected to "bank" your credit for future use, you will receive a letter indicating what your balance is. If you indicated that your credit be applied to another tuition-based school, you will receive your check mid- summer.

Get Ready to Swing Fore Springs!

Mark your calendars for Friday, July 28th to make sure you don't miss SMSA's annual Swing Fore Springs event!

We invite you to golf 18 holes at one of two of Fond du Lac’s premier courses, Whispering Springs Golf Club or South Hills Golf and Country Club. The fun will not stop on the course; join us for a Summer Luau at South Hills B Bar as we continue our celebration of SMSA with food, drinks, entertainment and FUNraising.

Watch for invitations coming soon! Special thanks to CD Smith for their sponsorship of this year's event!

Holy Family Parish "Blessed Bites" Program

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

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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