System Information
May 25th, 2023
May 25th, 2023
In this week's System Information eLedger
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
Words cannot express our gratitude to the St Mary's Springs Academy community for the many ways of support given to us. Your outpouring of emotional and monetary help bestowed on our family during our recent loss of our home has been overwhelming. Cards from well-wishers, as well as providing for the immediate needs of Nick and Lilly with school supplies, uniforms, sports equipment and basic necessities for our entire family. From staff, administrators, faculty, SMSA families and anonymous donors, to the 7th grade girls, who initiated a bake sale for our benefit, it has been heartwarming.
Kindness and compassion expressed by classmates, teachers, to prayers and a Mass in the chapel provided a normalcy for both Nick and Lilly during this difficult time. We are so fortunate to be examples of the fulfillment of the Ledger Way and the Mission of SMSA.
Blessings,
The Woodrow Family
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SMSA President, Stacey Akey, is pleased to announce the selections of Mrs. Shannon LaLuzerne as the new Director of Admission and Enrollment Management and Mr. Mitchell Redig ‘01 as the new Athletic Director (AD).
In August 2022, current SMSA Athletic Director, Mr. Greg Hoffmann, who has served in the role since 2016, announced his intended retirement at the conclusion of the academic year. Mr. Hoffmann has helped SMSA to manage the many complexities and unprecedented growth of athletics on The Ledge, including 25 co-curricular sports and more than 100 coaches, in addition to the Booster Club volunteers. With his retirement, SMSA took the opportunity to restructure administration of athletics for grades 5-12, announcing the development of a new role, Athletic Administrator, to serve with the AD and assist in the increasing amount of responsibilities and compliance requirements.
As a valued member of our SMSA community, Mrs. Kelly Mueller has graciously accepted the new role of Athletic Administrator. Mrs. Mueller has served as the Enrollment Director since 2017, and has been actively engaged with athletics at the Springs, having coached both middle and high school volleyball and helping to found the Junior Ledger Basketball Club in 2009. Her new position will supervise SMSA coaching staff and athletic booster volunteers for grades 5-12, and work in partnership with the newly appointed Athletic Director, Mr. Mitchell Redig.
Mr. Mitchell Redig - SMSA's new Athletic Director
Mr. Redig is an SMSA alumnus (graduating class of 2001) and has served 13 years on The Ledge in various middle school teaching roles, including 6 years as 5th-8th grade AD. Additionally, he has served the past 15 years as Head Coach of the Varsity Girls Basketball Team, a position he will continue. His years of experience, along with his passion for student athletics, provides SMSA with an opportunity to advance and mature athletic operations for both middle and high school programs.
This new athletic administration structure necessitated SMSA to post the Enrollment Director position, leading to the hire of Mrs. Shannon LaLuzerne in the role of Director of Admission and Enrollment Management.
With over 20 years of leadership in student recruitment, project and event management, goal forecasting, and team development at Marian University, Mrs. LaLuzerne is excited to expand her engagement with students and families on The Ledge.
Joining the Ledger family earlier this year, Mrs. LaLuzerne has been serving as the Administrative Assistant in the Elementary (PreK - 8) Office, connecting with students and families, developing relationships and supporting their faith, values, and intentions of a Catholic education.
As the Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, Mrs. LaLuzerne will oversee the planning and implementation of a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan for PreK-12th Grades, including deployment of system-wide policies and procedures designed to advance strategic directives.
Mrs. Shannon LaLuzerne - SMSA's new Director of Admission & Enrollment Management
Cultivating a culture of excellence on The Ledge emanates through the trust, hard work, integrity and leadership of our faculty and staff. The promotion of Mrs. LaLuzerne and Mr. Redig demonstrates the great care we take in supporting and growing not just students, but our own employees, identifying those with strong forward momentum, achievement, and an advancement mindset.
To learn more about the open positions of Administrative Assistant in the Elementary (PreK-8) Office and 6th grade math and science teacher, along with other open positions for the 2023-2024 academic year, please visit https://www.smsacademy.org/careers/.
Once again, Holy Family and The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac County are partnering to provide free bag lunches to children and families throughout our area on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 13th to August 24th.
Nutritional sack lunch includes peanut butter or meat sandwich, chips/snack, vegetable/fruit, dessert item and beverage. Children may pick up their own lunch. There must be an adult for any family wanting more than one lunch.
Lunches can be picked up at the following locations:
Maplewood Commons Apartments, 912 Martin Ave,: 11:00-11:15 A.M.
Church of Peace, 401 S. Military Rd. (Parking Lot): 11:00-11:15 A.M.
Lakeside Garden Apartments, 409 N. Peters Ave,: 11:00-11:15 A.M.
The Salvation Army, 237 N. Macy St.: 11:30-12:15 P.M.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is a reminder that tick season is upon us. We encourage you to check your children for ticks or signs of a tick bite each day.
While we do not check students for ticks while they are at school, it is possible that a tick will be discovered. Keep in mind that the playgrounds, as well as the track and field are near heavily treed and grassy areas.
Additional information regarding ticks and tickborne diseases can be found below. Please take a minute to review this information.
Tick Bite Prevention Tips:
Wear light-colored clothing, which makes ticks more visible; wear long-sleeve shirts and tuck pant legs into socks.
Avoid tick infested areas by walking in the center of trails to avoid contact with overgrown grass, brush, and leaf litter at trail edges.
Perform Tick Checks:
Always check for ticks after being outdoors. Early removal can reduce the risk for infection.
If you find a tick on your child, grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible and smoothly pull the tick from the skin with fine point tweezers. Wash the skin with soap and water.
Early Lyme Disease:
The tick must be attached to human skin for about 24 hours to transfer Lyme disease-causing bacteria. A rash appearing around the bite area, a flu-like illness and joint swelling may all be symptoms of Lyme disease. About 20 to 30 percent of infected people do not develop a rash but may show early symptoms of the disease, such as fever, headache, and fatigue. If Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics in the early stages, recovery is usually rapid and complete. If left undetected, the disease could cause other health issues.
Please see the following links for more information:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/wisconsin.htm
https://wisconsin-ticks.russell.wisc.edu/
Thank you,
Coordinator of Health Services
920-322-8017
Join us for Swing Fore Springs on Friday, July 28!
There's still time to:
There are many ways to give: your time, a basket or gift card (increments of $25 please), or an experience (such as an outing we can raffle off).
Also remember you can sign up a student in grades 9-12 to volunteer. They will receive service hours for the event!
Thank you for your willingness to make this year's Swing Fore Springs Event one to remember.
If you would like more information or have questions about donating an item or package, please contact Ashley Lane, Donor and Alumni Assistant Director, at 920-322-8001 or alane@smsacademy.org.
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!
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!
Lands' End is having a sale on school uniforms. Receive 25% off May 26th-29th using the CODE: FLAG and the PIN: 2631.
Lands' End is excited to announce their second annual Back-to-School Sweepstakes!
You are invited to enter for a chance to win one of twenty $250 Lands’ End Gift Cards for the purchase of school uniform clothing. The sweepstakes ends on Friday, May 26th.
Families can enter by clicking the picture below or scanning the QR Code on the picture below.
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!
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.