March 14, 2020
"The sky belongs to eagles, even during storms." Dhliwayo

Dear Southern Door Community,
The safety of staff and students is the District’s highest priority. This past week has been a challenging one with the minute to minute changes in the local, state, and national landscape regarding the Covid-19 health concern and its impacts on us as a school and community.

The District will hold school on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. This aligns closely with Governor Evers’  Executive Order   yesterday to close Wisconsin schools. Starting March 18 there will be no school, on-site classroom instruction, athletics/activities (including practices), before and after school programs, etc. until April 6, 2020. Staff will report for professional development on Wednesday, March 18 to plan alternative education activities for students.

District leadership is in regular contact with local and state health, safety, and education officials. They have been working this weekend to ensure we address the needs of our students, and families. More information will be shared in the next few days. Parents should monitor their email, and make sure your contact information is up to date in our Infinite Campus student information system. If you need assistance, please call your child’s school office. Finally, know that resources on the District website's Emergency Preparedness tab are available to assist you in your efforts to keep your family healthy.

Our children need our guidance to put this surreal situation in perspective, especially when the life they are used to in school, and their participation in so many special activities, have now been significantly curtailed. Perhaps this is a time, when we all step back, and help each other appreciate the important things in life, like our health, our family, and our friends!

Even though there are many unanswered questions at this time, we will do everything that is possible to try to mitigate the factors that are within our control, and keep everyone informed. 
As cited above, "the sky belongs to eagles, even during storms." May we all use our Eagle strength as a school and community to rise above this storm and bring hope to those in our care and to those around us so we remain Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong!

Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE
*5th Grade Stars at CP Telethon
*Class of 2020 Valedictorian
*Class of 2020 Salutatorian
*Student in Kids from Wisconsin
*Class of 2020 Honors Recognition
*Badger State Representatives Named
*Special Guests for Breakfast
*Family Read-A-Thon a Success
*Middle School Math Team Earns Honors
*Claflin Chosen for All- State Team and
Packerland Conference Player of the Year
*All-Conference Recognition
*Fourth Grade Does Well in STEAM Event
*Students Eligible for State Solo & Ensemble
*Child Development Days - A Success

* Community Events :
Jandu Promotion; Online Safety & Technology Parent Event; Southern Door Recycling Event; Making Ethnic Sweets & Savories

UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar 16 - "Eagle Strong" School Spirit Day (wear school colors/spirit wear);
Maple Syrup Boil Today; 5p Kids for Running Program Parent Meeting; Groundbreaking ceremony canceled ; 5:30p Board of Education meeting
Mar 17 - "Wearing of the Green" School Spirit Day; HS Pops Concert canceled
Mar 18 - SCHOOL CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 3 BY GOVERNOR'S ORDERS - More info to come for students & families!
FIFTH GRADE STARS AT CP
Thanks to our fifth graders for being such great ambassadors for our school district and to our awesome community for all of their support. This year's class, through their service project, raised $47,210.51.
CLASS OF 2020 VALEDICTORIAN
Brock Aune, son of Kraig and Amy Aune, is Southern Door High School’s Valedictorian. During his time at Southern Door, Brock participated in swimming for three years, was the team captain during his senior year, and received several all-state honors and state podium finishes. He also participated in golf for two years. Brock has been on the high honor roll every semester of high school. He was the Vice President of the National Honor Society and a leader of SHIELD. Brock was also a part of the Door County YMCA swim team for ten years, and a national team member for the last four years. 

Outside of school, Brock volunteers for swim clinics to develop and improve young swimmers at YMCA’s throughout Wisconsin. He also works at the Door County YMCA as a lifeguard. 

Next fall, Brock will be attending the University of Minnesota, and plans to major in biochemistry in order to pursue a career in pharmacology. While at Minnesota, Brock will be competing on the swim team. 
STUDENT IN KIDS FROM WISCONSIN
Congratulations to Brady Tooley who was selected to perform in the 2020 cast of Kids from Wisconsin. Be sure to get your tickets now to see Brady and the Kids, performing on our own SD stage, on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 7pm. Tickets are available on the SD Auditorium website or through a school office.
CLASS OF 2020 SALUTATORIAN

Anna Meier, daughter of David and Heidi Meier, is Southern Door's salutatorian. She has been on high honor roll every semester. Throughout her time in high school, Anna has participated in Forensics, Math Team, Model UN, Cross Country, and Solo and Ensemble. She is a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters and National Honor Society.

Outside of school, Anna helps raise calves on her family's dairy farm and is active in her church. She will attend Northwestern University and plans to major in economics and Russian. 
CLASS OF 2020 HONORS LIST

Class of 2020 Highest Honors (Grade Point Average of 3.6 to 4.0)
Jacqlyn Atkins; Brock Aune; Ryan Claflin; Kendra Dantoin; Samuel Dean; Emma Hanson; Theresa Kaser; Annika LaLuzerne; Alexis Mauer; Anna Meier; Amanda Puccini; Chloe Staudenmaier; Jenna Thiry

Class of 2020 Honors ( Grade Point Average of 3.2 to 3.59)
Carissa Bartels; Breanna Bongle; Elizabeth Bretl; Jacob Guilette; James Kluth; Maggie Knaapen; Miranda Logerquist; Alan Malcore; Kaitlyn Melville; Abigail Neubauer; Zachary Olson; Nickolas Smith; Blane Suess; Jadacey Teska; Kerin Thiry; Madison Tlachac
🦅 𝐒𝐃𝐇𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃!
--Marily Ramirez has been selected to represent Southern Door High School at Badger Girls State June 21-26, 2020 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Marily is sponsored by the Forestville American Legion Auxiliary Post 372. Hailey Shimon has been selected as our school’s alternate for the Badger Girls State Program.
--Daniel Meier has been selected as the delegate to represent Southern Door High School at Badger Boys State June 13-20, 2020 at Ripon College. Daniel is sponsored by the Forestville American Legion Post 372.🇺🇸
The nominees participate in a week-long program that teaches the principles of democracy in a representative government.
SPECIAL GUESTS FOR BREAKFAST
Thank you to all the safety and emergency personnel (Door County Sheriff’s Office, B.U.G. & SD Fire Departments, and Emergency Response teams) who joined our elementary students for breakfast earlier this week! Not only do we appreciate all their work to keep us safe, but they are awesome HEROES and role models for us! At the end of the week, the winners of the word search contest had a special breakfast with Mrs. Vickman, our superintendent.
FAMILY READ-A-THON A SUCCESS
Thank you to Renards Cheese and Southern Door Parents Involved in Education for sponsoring our Family Literacy Night Read-a-Thon! We are very grateful for their generous donation of $2,068.75 for our new playground equipment! 
So far, through fundraising events and grant awards, we have raised $278,459.07 over the past year, and we are still working to raise the remaining $58,405.59. Thank you to all who have already made contributions! 
Pictured left to right are Missy Bousley-District Reading Specialist, Beckie Johnston-SD PIE, Inc. President, Cory Vandertie-Elementary Principal, Franca Bueno-Renard's Cheese PR Coordinator, and Ann Renard-Renard's Cheese Owner.
SD MIDDLE MATH TEAM EARNS HONORS
Congratulations to the Middle School Math Team on their success in the Door County Middle School Math meet.
Congratulations to James Zittlow, who placed 3rd individually out of all the participants and earned a medal! Students completed 4 individual math tests without a calculator in the areas of rational number operations, ratio/proportions, geometry, and algebra applications. One of our teams placed 5th out of 13 teams!
CLAFLIN CHOSEN FOR ALL-STATE TEAM & PLAYER OF YEAR
Congratulations to senior Ryan Claflin on being chosen to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association's Division 4 All-State Team! The UWGB commit averaged 22 points and 6 rebounds a game, dazzled crowds with 15 dunks, and helped lead our team to a sixth consecutive Packerland Conference championship this season. Ryan was also unanimously chosen as Packerland Conference Player of the Year.
ALL-CONFERENCE RECOGNITION
Congratulations to the following student athletes for this special recognition! (Pictured from left to right):
BOYS BASKETBALL - FIRST TEAM: Ryan Claflin (unanimous);
PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Ryan Claflin (unanimous); SECOND TEAM: Alex Daoust
GIRLS BASKETBALL - FIRST TEAM: Nicole Norton (unanimous); HONORABLE MENTION: Jacqlyn Atkins; Kendra Dantoin; Natalee Jandrin; Chloe LaCrosse
WRESTLERS - 113-WEIGHT CLASS: Alec Guilette; 138 WEIGHT CLASS: Kyle Conard; 160 WEIGHT CLASS: Grant Englebert; 195 WEIGHT CLASS: Riley Phillips 
FOURTH GRADE TEAMS DO WELL IN ANNUAL STEAM EVENT
Two teams of five 4th graders represented their peers at the annual National Railroad's STEAM event on February 25. They participated in investigations centered around aerodynamics, color, sound, and velocity. Both teams engineered an engine car that protected their passenger from two points of impact (four bowling balls!). Our teams placed 1st and 4th among 15 teams. Congratulations to our teams and their advisor, Mrs. Jessica Meacham. Pictured from left to right in the team pictures are : Lana Finger, Jade Wrenn, Paige Cross, Maria Wienke, Lydia Polster, Mia Link, Kadince Shefchik, Addison Miller, Violet Jackson, and Harold Maedke.
SD MUSICIANS QUALIFY FOR STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE
Congratulations to all these students who are eligible for State Solo & Ensemble competition.
Class A 1* Rating (State Eligible)
Amanda Austin - Trombone Solo
Samuel Dean - Trumpet Solo
Mackenzie Finger - Alto Solo, Music Theater Solo
Theresa Kaser - Soprano Solo, Music Theater Solo, Piccolo Solo
Hunter Malvitz - Tenor Solo
Brooklyn Olson - Alto Solo, Music Theater Solo; Dalena Pakalske - Soprano Solo
Brianna Partyka - Soprano Solo, Music Theater Solo; Reece Robillard - Music Theater Solo; Dale Swanson - Music Theater Solo; Brady Tooley - Tenor Solo, Music Theater Solo; Matthew VanderMeer - Tenor Solo; Ella Wienke - Alto Solo, Music Theater Solo

Show Choir - Austin Alexander, Anna Alrand, Cyrus Alrand, Elizabeth Bretl, Brynn Erickson, Mackenzie Finger, Hans Golwitzer, Theresa Kaser, Hunter Malvitz, Haylee Martinson, Brooklyn Olson, Dalena Pakalske, Brianna Partyka, Wilian Perez-Munguia, Reece Robillard, Anna Staudenmaier, Dale Swanson, Jenna Thiry, Brady Tooley, Shaun Tooley, Matthew VanderMeer, Ella Wienke
CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAYS A HUGE SUCCESS
Twenty-three children were screened during our Spring Child Development Days, thanks to our wonderful early childhood staff and many community partners. Donors of supplies for our goodie bags and snacks were Marchant's Foods, NEW Transport, Southern Door Education Foundation, Door County Dental Care, and Door County Partnerships for Children and Families. A Scholastic book for each child was donated by Southern Door Elementary School. Community agencies that participated include the Police Department, Birth to 3, the Southern Door 4K program, the Sturgeon Bay Library, and Door County Partnerships for Children and Families. 
JANDU PUMP PROMOTION AT BRUSSELS GAS STATION TO BENEFIT ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROJECT