SMSA Parents and Guardians,

As we bid farewell to the 2022-2023 school year, and before you dive into summer activities, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Working together to inspire your child(ren) to achieve academic excellence and live a purposeful life using their God-given strengths is our most important purpose here on The Ledge. We are incredibly grateful you have chosen SMSA for your child(ren)’s education and anticipate next school year, when they return back to The Ledge, recharged and ready to embark on a new year of growth!  

This year has been filled with numerous positive advancements, team and individual successes and we end the year having built stronger relationships, fostering community and expanding our knowledge and faith.  

To the graduating Class of 2023, let the adventure begin! Your time on The Ledge has come to an end; as you prepare to say goodbye to your friends, classmates and teachers, know you do not walk this next journey alone. You are a Ledger for Life! 

May you enjoy a fun, rejuvenating summer, filled with many adventures and some time for relaxation!  I look forward to welcoming you back to The Ledge in August, for the start of the 2023-2024 academic year. If you have not yet had a chance to review next year’s academic calendar, please click here, taking note of the important dates highlighted, including start and end dates, in-service days, holidays and the much anticipated Christmas and spring breaks.

On behalf of the entire SMSA staff and faculty, I wish you a well-deserved, safe and blessed summer.

In Your Service, 

Stacey Akey

SMSA President

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

Thank you from Parent Connectors!

Thank you to all of our SMSA Families who helped in anyway with our Parent Connectors Group this school year!  We greatly appreciate your assistance through planning events, donating items or volunteering your time!  Our events throughout the year wouldn't be possible without YOU!  

Thank you!  Have a fabulous summer!

Scrip IS OPEN in Summer!

Continue to buy Scrip and earn tuition credit all summer long! Summer Scrip hours are the same as always:

• Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

The 2022-2023 Scrip fiscal year ended on 5/31/23.  Your Scrip credits earned from 6/1/22 - 5/31/23 will be distributed per your Tuition Agreement on file.  This Tuition Agreement needs to be completed ANNUALLY.  Be sure to complete this form for the new fiscal year, which begins today (6/1/23) and runs through 5/31/24.

2023 Brown Bag Lunch Program 

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.

Tick Information

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,

Allisen Willis, RN

Coordinator of Health Services

920-322-8017

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.

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!