Principal’s Desk News & Information Upcoming Dates School Care News

Dear SMSA Families,
I hope this newsletter finds you well and filled with joy. As we approach a significant time in our faith journey, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for each of you. Your unwavering support and partnership make our school community thrive, and it is truly a blessing to work alongside you.

Holy Week begins this coming Sunday with the celebration of Palm Sunday. This day marks the start of our journey with Jesus as we remember His entrance into Jerusalem surrounded by many adorers. As the week progresses, we invite you to participate in the following events:
Holy Thursday: Commemorating the Last Supper and the first Mass.
Good Friday Service: Reflecting on the passion of Our Lord.

Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday: Guiding us towards the glorious celebration of Easter Sunday.

Throughout Our Lord’s journey, we find reflections of our own lives. Each event encourages us to engage in prayer, sacrifice, servitude, and ultimately find joy after difficult moments. Let us come together in these reflections, drawing closer in our relationship with Jesus.

We are pleased to announce that Forward Testing for the majority of our students has been completed successfully. A few make-up tests will take place next week. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring that students arrived promptly and prepared on testing days. This data collection is vital for SMSA as we strive for academic excellence and continuously work towards our mission.

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with many items. It’s time for some spring cleaning! SMSA will be emptying the Lost and Found area shortly after Easter. Please encourage your children to check for any missing items, as all unclaimed items will be reallocated for various purposes.

Thank you for your continued partnership with SMSA. It was wonderful to see many of you at Ledgerfest, as our community came together to support our school. Together, we are creating a path for tomorrow’s children to achieve amazing dreams.

As we move forward, I look forward to our continued collaboration and the beautiful moments we will share. May you have a blessed Holy Week.

Warm regards,
Steven Kelnhofer
Elementary Principal, SMSA

The Principal’s Pen is an opportunity for teachers to recognize students who consistently demonstrate “The Ledger Way” with a focus on faith, learning, respect for leadership, community and responsibility. The students chosen will attend a special breakfast with Mr. Kelnhofer, Mr. Thuerwachter and a special guest. They will also receive a certificate with a brief sentence on how they followed “The Ledger Way,” and a principal’s pen. This week’s special guest speaker was Greg Brunette, Director of Business Operations.

August Y. (Grade 3) –  August is a very respectful and kind friend to his classmates and teachers. He never fails to get a laugh out of someone that may need it. He leads with kindness and respect.

Brantley Z. (Grade 3) – Brantley is a respectful, kind, and helpful member of our classroom community. He takes responsibility for his work and works hard in the classroom.

Daniel B. (Grade 3) – Daniel is a kind and respectful student to others and is a friend to all! He also takes responsibility for his work and works hard in the classroom.

Joni N. (Grade 4) – Joni has put forth a lot of effort in his learning this year. He has a strong faith and is kind like Jesus to everyone.

Addie G. (Grade 4) – Addie always puts her best effort into learning. She is a very kind and caring member of our classroom community.

Micayla M. (Grade 4) – Micayla is very respectful and a great friend to everyone. She always has a positive attitude and helps out whenever needed.

Neveah H. (Grade 5) – Nevaeh demonstrates responsibility and consistently submits her work on time. She is a reliable student who assists with any tasks we need.

Jaxon W. (Grade 5) – Jaxon is kind to all of his classmates. He has a strong faith, he is respectful to adults, and he encourages others to do their very best.

Jacob H. (Grade 5) – Jake is always willing to help others who may be struggling. He is prepared and participates in class daily. He is a true role model of our LedgerWay.

We are excited to announce a canned good donation drive in partnership with three Marian University students for their capstone project, Broken Bread! This initiative aims to support those in need in our community. Donations will be accepted until April 11th, and the grade that collects the most donations will earn a sweet reward—donuts! Let’s come together to make a difference and show our community spirit. Your generous contributions will go a long way in helping those who need it most. Thank you for your support!

Enjoy the day off of school by coming to Korneli’s on the Avenue for our annual SMSA Skate Day! Children in 3K – 5th Grade will skate from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 6th – 8th Grade from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. It will be $5.00 for admission and $3.00 for skate rental. You are welcome to bring your own skates. Concession stand and arcade area will be open. NO RSVP needed. If you have any questions, please email Andrea Nuss, alnuss@charter.net. We hope to see you at our SMSA Skate Day!

The SMSA High School Chapter Chats Club book drive (March 3-7, 2025) was a tremendous success—thanks to YOU!

We initially planned to donate books solely to the St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, but because of your incredible generosity, we collected over 900 books! This allowed us to expand our donations to even more local organizations, including New Beginnings Pregnancy Center, Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac, Charis Pregnancy Help Center, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County.

Your kindness and support will put books into the hands of so many readers, making a lasting impact on our community. Thank you for promoting literacy and sharing the joy of reading with others!

There will be a mandatory Parent/Player meeting for the upcoming 2025 football season. This is for ALL Freshmen-Senior players as of the Fall of 2025.

There are two separate dates; you only need to attend one of the following.
Sunday, April 27th 6:30pm-8:00pm Hutter Gym
Wednesday, April 30th 6:30pm-8:00pm Hutter Gym

It’s been almost a year since SMSA has hosted the Scholastic Book Fair….

We are happy to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is back and will be open in the SMSA Library from Monday, May 12—Thursday, May 15, 2025. Shopping hours are in the mornings, 7:15—8:15 am, and afternoons, 3—4:30 pm. On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 14, we are open until 6 pm (during Student Showcase).

As always, there are volunteer shifts available for Set-up, Take Down, and Sales.

*****Volunteers must be up to date on Safe Environment Training*****

Please consider volunteering. Click on the link to sign up.
https://signup.com/go/DNMmQsz

Please email emilycainadams@me.com for more information.

Staff Appreciation Week is coming..May 5th – 9th! Planning has begun for this very special week, and we will once again be providing a luncheon for our fabulous SMSA Staff. If you are interested in contributing towards this luncheon, you can either send cash or check (payable to Andrea Nuss) to school in a sealed envelope with Staff Appreciation Luncheon written on it or Venmo @Jeff-Nuss-3 (4355- last four digits). All contributions are due by April 30th. Thank you so much! Please watch for details about this week in the upcoming weeks.

Thank you! ~Staff Appreciation Committee

When: Wednesday, May 14th
Dress Rehearsal: 1:00 p.m. – Hutter gym – students in school uniform. Open to the public.

Band:
6:00 p.m. – All Band only and Band AND Choir students in all grades will report to the band room. Students may wear Nice Spring clothing or Sunday best clothing-no jeans or sweats

Choir:
6:20 p.m. – All Choir only students will report to their bleacher in Hutter gym. Students may wear Nice Spring clothing or Sunday best clothing-no jeans or sweats.

6:30 p.m. – Concert-Hutter gym – all are welcome!

Lands’ End is excited to announce their fourth annual Back-to-School Sweepstakes, they invite school families to enter for a chance to win one of fifty $100 Lands’ End Gift Cards for the purchase of school uniform clothing. The sweepstakes begins on April 7, 2025 and ends on May 5, 2025. For official rules and to enter, visit landsend.com/bts-sweepstakes.

Are you a parent or grandparent looking for a meaningful way to give back to our school community? The library is the perfect place for you to make a difference, meet new people, and share your love of reading and learning with our students!

We’re looking for dedicated SEE trained volunteers to assist with a variety of activities, including:
-Helping with children’s reading programs
-Assisting in shelving and organizing books
By volunteering, you can:
-Inspire a love of reading in young minds
-Enjoy flexible volunteer hours (weekly commitment or on call sub)

Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, your time will make a huge impact.

Come join our library family and help us create a welcoming space for everyone!

Sign up today! Please fill out the following link; https://forms.gle/PtEAqYrdrMXiSJBH7 or email library@smsacademy.org with any questions.

The Football Fundamentals Camp is a non-contact camp with emphasis on skills that make the game of football safer and more fun to participate in.

DATES: 07/14/2025 – 07/17/2025 (Monday-Thursday)
TIME: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION: St. Mary’s Springs Athletic Field
255 Cty Road K
Fond du Lac, WI 54937

Football-Fundamentals-Camp-2025

36th Annual Baseball Clinic
Saturday, April 19th

– 8:30a to 11:00a. Check-in starts at: 8:00 a.m. @ Fondy High School. Please enter at Entrance #19, behind the school, directly opposite the tennis courts.
CLINIC WILL BE INDOORS – TENNIS SHOES, PLEASE
There will be a coaches talk at 11:30a at the Varsity Baseball Field at the complex for those that are interested.

Baseball Clinic 2025 (English)

Baseball Clinic (Spanish)

Did you know? You can Refer-A-Family and receive tuition credit!

Click Here to Learn More!

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April 18, 2025 – No School – Good Friday

April 21, 2025 – No School – Easter Monday

May 14, 2025 – 5th-8th Grade Spring Concert

May 14, 2025 – Student Show Case & Book Fair

May 28, 2025 – Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Mass & 8th grade graduation at Holy Family at 9:00 am

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Registration is upon us for Extended Care 2025-2026 school year. A friendly reminder when registering for Extended Care there is a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee.

In order for your child/children to have a saved spot in extended care this fee will need to be paid at the time of registration. Checks can be made payable to SMSA (Extended Care) to the south office. Reminder, spots fill up quickly.

Please email extendedcare@smsacademy.org if you have any questions.

Thank you

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