Week of November 5-9, 2018
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Ronald Reagan
Dear Southern Door Community,
                                
Since Veterans' Day this year is on a Sunday, we will be observing it this coming Friday. Southern Door has a rich tradition of our young people choosing the military as a way to serve their country. They leave their family, friends, and normal life behind to step bravely into a world sometimes filled with strife. As you have conversations with your families over the next week, think of a veteran that is with us today or the family of one that has passed away, and take a few moments in your own way to say "thank you" from your family.

One of the most precious freedoms we have is the ability to vote as a democracy. There are many important choices to be made at the local, county, and state levels this coming Tuesday, Election Day! Polls are open from 7a - 8p and if you need information about how to register to vote, or your polling site, you can easily access that at www.myvote.wi.gov .

The district has two important referendums on the ballot that were planned to address identified district needs. Question 1 addresses safety & security needs, facility improvements, ADA accessibility, and infrastructure repairs at no tax increase . Question 2 is for one year only . Its approval would unfreeze the district and allow the district to access the same funding per child that 421 other districts automatically received earlier this year. This funding allows the district to maintain current class sizes, academic & co-curricular offerings. Information and frequently asked questions can be found on the district website at this link: http://www.southerndoor.k12.wi.us/referendum.

Together We Are Eagle Strong!

Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE


* Upcoming Events
* Referendum Update - Frequently Asked Questions
* SDHS Names LeCaptain, D.A.R. Award Recipient
* Swim Team is Conference Champion
* Parks and Wery Earn 4-H Key Awards
* Viste is State Support Staff Member of the Year
* LEGO Robotics Team to Compete
* LEAP Program Registration Due
* Switchback to Perform at Auditorium
* Wellness & Nutrition Information Site
* Basketball Banner Celebrates Success
* Free Tech Help Session for Community
* School Spirit Fundraisers
* Community Events
UPCOMING EVENTS



Nov 3 - Lego Robotics Team @ Appleton; WIAA Swimming Sectional @ Ashwaubenon
Nov 4 - 9a-3p Southern Door Craft Fair
Nov 5 - 6p Elementary PIE meeting; 6:30p Wrestling Club
Nov 6 - ELECTION DAY - DON'T FORGET TO VOTE
Nov 7 - Hearing Screening for Grades 4K-5
Nov 8 - 7p Mamma Mia! with 50th Anniversary Celebration of the High School Musical; 7p FFA Alumni
Nov 9 - Patriotic Colors Spirit Day - Veterans' Day Observance; 6:30p Middle School Dance; 7p Mamma Mia!
Nov 10 - Girls' Basketball Scrimmage at Two Rivers; 1p & 7p Mamma Mia!
Nov 11 - 2p Mamma Mia
UPCOMING IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
Tech Help Session - 9:30-11a Tuesday, November 13,
Nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame - November 15
Senior Citizen Holiday Party - Wednesday, December 12
Referendum Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long is the operational referendum for?
ONE YEAR ONLY: In Question 2 (the operational referendum), the District is asking permission to exceed the revenue limit for ONE YEAR only. If successful, residents can expect their taxes to increase about $3.17/month for every $100,000 of home value. This would bring the school portion of your property taxes to what residents paid in 2017 and still $0.16 less than our average over the last six years. This increase would be ONE-TIME ONLY, for the 2019-2020 school year. After the one-time levy increase, the $0.38 will drop off the tax levy for the next year.

If the operational referendum is not approved, the district will not be eligible for the additional funds that all other 421 districts in the state automatically received.
Q. Where will the questions be on the ballot? Do I vote on each one?
The referendum is being held during the November general election, meaning there will be several items on the ballot.

The two referendum questions for the school are located on the  middle of the second page. This sample ballot has Question 1 represented in yellow. Question 2 is represented in orange. You have the opportunity to vote on each question independently .

  Note: The questions will not be in color on the official ballot, the color on the sample ballot is for instructional purposes only.
CONGRATULATIONS TO DERIK LECAPTAIN who has been selected by the faculty and members of his class as this year's recipient of the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award . Each year a senior who best exemplifies outstanding qualities of leadership, dependability, service and patriotism in his/her school, home and community is nominated for this award. The sponsor of this award is the Jean Nicolet Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Derik is the son of Mark and Kristine LeCaptain.
SD SENIORS EARN 4-H KEY AWARD
Congratulations to Helen Parks and Lexi Wery, two SDHS seniors who recently received the prestigious 4-H Key Awards. Only two are awarded in Door County. Both ladies exemplified their service to their 4-H Club, the Maplewood Beavers, as well as to their community and world. Helen and Lexi have both participated in the Door County Fair and have served in leadership roles throughout their 4-H experiences.
SWIM TEAM EARNS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Southern Door - Sevastopol - Sturgeon Bay girls’ high school swim team finished off a perfect conference season by winning the conference meet last Thursday. SD team members are Suhani Patel, Anna Staudenmaier, and Ella Wienke. This is the third time in the last four years that the girls have won the conference. Congratulations to the girls and head coach Dave Bubnik! The team swims sectionals at Ashwaubenon Saturday starting at 1p. Good luck!
CONGRATULATIONS TO DAN VISTE
Southern Door's Maintenance & Transportation Director who was honored as State Support Staff Member of the Year on Monday in Wisconsin Dells by the Wisconsin Rural Schools Association (WiRSA). Pictured from left to right are: Kim Kaukl (Executive Director of WiRSA); Dan Viste; and Bob Houts (District Administrator from Owen-Withee - presenter of the award). Go to this link for the Press Release.
GOOD LUCK TO SD'S FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS TEAM
First LEGO League competes on November 3rd in Appleton against 25+ teams. Their project was to find a problem with long-duration space travel. They created a flour tortilla with cancer fight ingredients.....turmeric and black pepper. Astronauts are exposed to higher levels of radiation and the team believes this can help! They also programmed their Lego EV3 Robot to complete missions on the lego table. It's a fun, fast-paced day! Team #24516 The Three Tortillas consists of Hailey Veeser, Avery VanRemortel, Spencer Slezewski, mentored by Tracy Slezewsk i.
LEAP: The Human Kindness Project   is a student-led, adult-facilitated program that gathers students from Door County high schools to address an issue of Social Change.  Each year, the group collaborates with a team of local writers, musicians, actors, choreographers and directors to identify a societal issue, and design a response. Southern Door High School students interested in being a part of LEAP The Human Kindness Project this year should pick up registration forms in the High School Office by November 15. For more information, please feel free to call SDCA auditorium director Terry Lundahl at 920-493-5979.
Internationally Famous Duo, Switchback brings their blend of Celtic and Americana music to Southern Door Auditorium on November 16
On Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. Celtic and Americana Roots duo Switchback will perform at Southern Door Community Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at www.southerndoorauditorium.org or at the district office.  
Adults $15.00, Seniors $12.00, Youth $8.00.  
SCHOOL WELLNESS & NUTRITION SITE
Just a reminder to our parents and community that a variety of health, nutrition, and wellness resources are available on this link on the district website.
BASKETBALL BANNER CELEBRATES EAGLE SUCCESS With many of the same players back from last season, our boys and girls basketball teams will soon attempt to pull off another double dip of Packerland Conference and regional championships. This awesome banner, created and donated by Dave Walker, recognizes last year’s teams that were the first in school history to win conference and regional titles in the same school year.
FREE TECH HELP SESSION

9:30-11a Tuesday, November 13, 2018
High School Library
Do you have questions about Facebook and other social media? What about how to use your smartphone, cellphone or iPad? How about protecting your safety and privacy online? 

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, from 9:30-11am, student tech ambassadors will be on hand in the high school library to provide community members with one-on-one or small group assistance for any technology questions or information needed. 
 
Participants should bring their devices with them. In order to plan, please RSVP with the Southern Door High School office at 920.825.7333.   
SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS FOR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES!



School Spirit clothes will be on sale at the Craft Show this weekend.
BOYS' BASKETBALL APPAREL SALE - ORDERS UNTIL NOVEMBER 18.
Contact Kris LeCaptain for samples to check out and try on.
WRESTLING SPIRIT SALE NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 25 
Contact Kevin Slezewski (920-495-7539) for samples to check out and try on.