System Information

November 17 - End of the First Trimester
November 23rd-25th: No Classes Thanksgiving Holiday Break
November 28th: Classes resume
November 30th: All System Advent Reconciliation Services
May 26, 2023 - Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Mass & 8th grade graduation at Holy Family at 9:00 AM

Upcoming Dates - High School

November 18th-20th: The Poe Show performances @ Horace Mann HS Auditorium
November 21st: Senior Retreat (Seniors will be off-campus in Waukesha all day)
November 22nd: Senior Service Day (Seniors off campus all day)
November 23rd-25th: No Classes Thanksgiving Holiday Break
November 28th: Classes resume
November 30th: All System Advent Reconciliation Services

Parents of Performing Arts Meeting Dates

PPA meeting Dates for the 2022-2023 year:

November 16
December 21
January 18
February 15
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!

YAY!!! The Hwy 23 Interchange is OPEN!!!

Beginning at 6:00 AM on Friday, November 11th, the Hwy 23 Interchange will be open for use to enter and leave SMSA's campus!

Please consult the picture below to see how the interchange's opening will affect the flow of traffic into and out of SMSA's parking lots.

Please note that ongoing roadwork will necessitate the following closures:

County UU (South of WIS 23) – Closed
County UU (North of WIS 23) – Closed
WIS 23 EB lane closure from County Lane to the east: Anticipate delays while using WIS 23 eastbound during construction.
WIS 23 WB lane closure at Highway 151 will continue. Anticipate delays while using WIS 23 westbound during construction.
The Highway 151 southbound off ramp to WIS 23 is closed. There is a detour route posted to access WIS 23 from the north.
Monday November 14^th, there will be shoulder and turn lane closures at the County K/Highway 151 intersection.
The WIS 23 median crossings have been permanently removed at Taft Road and Poplar Road. Median access will remain at Richards Road and limited median access will be at Tower Road.

The following restrictions will remain in place:

Southbound Whispering Springs to eastbound WIS 23
Eastbound WIS 23 to northbound Whispering Springs

Please use alternate routes to access these locations.

Project website:

https://projects.511wi.gov/wis23resurface/

Ledger Hockey Logo Fan Wear

Ledger Hockey logo fan wear is available for a limited time for the 2022-2023 season! Click on link below to be directed to Hopper's online ordering. Classic fan favorites and new apparel options are available to order.

Order deadline is Wednesday Nov. 23rd at 11:59 PM.

Items will be delivered just in time for Christmas so feel free to get some early Christmas shopping done!

https://www.hopperwear.com/product-category/schools/smshockey/

High School Placement Test

The High School Placement Test for the Class of 2027 will be held on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The test will be admisistered at SMSA. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Mueller at kmueller@smsacademy.org.

Faris Gourmet Popcorn Gift Cards Now Available at Scrip!

That's right - beginning Thursday, November 10th, Faris Gourmet Popcorn Gift cards will be available to purchase at the Scrip office!

Faris is offering an amazing 10% rebate. $10 and $25 gift cards are available. Have some delicious, award winning popcorn, earn rebates toward your tuition and earn funds to offset the operating costs at SMSA. Now that's a win-win-win!

$25 Visa Gift Cards Now Available!

Did you know that the Visa gift cards purchased in Scrip do not have an activation fee like other Visa gift cards do? No only can these cards be used for every day purchases, but they can also be used to pay your bills; everything from utility bills to medical bills.

We currently have $50, $100, and $250 Visa gift cards in inventory and now $25 Visa gift cards are available and will be part of inventory as well. To pay those bigger bills, $500 Visa cards may also be purchased. Those will not be part of our inventory, but can be ordered and are typically in house 7-10 days from date of purchase.

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!

Big Money Raffle (BMR) Tickets Are On Sale NOW!

It is BMR time on The Ledge! Every SMSA family has received five (5) BMR tickets to sell and/or purchase to help ensure this System fundraiser is a success. (If you have not received your tickets, please check your youngest child's backpack, as any remaining tickets were sent home this week). Tickets may be returned to school with your child anytime before the live drawing at noon on Friday, January 13th, 2023.

Additional tickets can be purchased at the North, South or Scrip office or by contacting Kristin Zitlow at kzitlow@smsacademy.org or 920-322-8006.

Thank you for supporting SMSA's Big Money Raffle!

The Big Money Raffle (BMR) Committee Needs You!

Do you own a company or know of a company willing to help us sell SMSA’s Big Money Raffle tickets? Companies that choose to become a BMR ticket location will have their company logo placed on BMR promotional materials, including posters and radio ads.

We would appreciate an opportunity to hang a BMR poster and leave a few tickets for sale. Please email Kristin Zitlow ASAP if you are interested in participating.

Stay tuned for more information regarding BMR ticket distribution in early October!

Thank you for your support!

The BMR Committee (Kelly Baker, Jenny Baker, Valerie Everson, Sasha Smith)

Lands' End School Starboard Scholarship

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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