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

SMSA Uniform Exchange

Have your students outgrown their school uniforms? Are you looking to swap with other SMSA families? Well here is your chance! SMSA is gearing up the the annual uniform exchange giving families the opportunity to exchange gently used uniform items that comply with the SMSA dress code.

The greatest needs for the exchange at this time are: Uniform shirts and polos, skirts, jumpers and fleece. 

If you have uniforms that you would like to donate, they can be dropped off at the North or South Hall office during school hours. Please help by making sure all uniforms are clean and free of holes, stains and torn seams.

If you have any questions or would like to help sort, set up, or volunteer at the exchange, please contact Kelly Mueller. Thank you!

Thank you SMSA Families!

Our game-themed Staff Appreciation Week has been a huge success & our committee would like to thank all of the families who donated items, contributed towards the staff luncheon and/or covered a staff members recess/lunch duty during the luncheon!  We are so grateful for the support of our families.  

This week wouldn't have been possible without YOU!  Thank you!  

Also, one last reminder..in honor of our gamed themed week, if your child(ren) is in grades 3K - 5th Grade, they can bring a game to school on Friday, May 12th to play with their classmates. 

Thanks again!

Staff Appreciation Committee

News from the Kitchen

Food service accounts: 

As we near the end of the school year, now is the time to check the balances on your account to make sure your funds will cover the rest of the school year. We encourage you to take some time and look at your student accounts through Skyward. That will also give you information on your student’s purchases so you can estimate the amount necessary to reach the end of the school year. Our pricing for lunches and a la carte can be found on SMSA's website. 

Any amounts in the foodservice account will automatically carry over to next year, unless you request a refund from the business office. If you have any questions please contact food service or the business office. 

We thank you for the opportunity to feed your children this past year and look forward to next year!

Food service employment opportunities: 

Due to staff attrition within the kitchen this year we have some great opportunities opening up next year in food service. We offer competitive wages and benefits with a schedule that pairs up with your children’s school schedule. Opportunities can be found on SMSA's website!

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.

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!

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