Week of March 11-15, 2019
"Upon the subject of education. . . I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in." Abraham Lincoln  

Dear Southern Door Community,
We often hear from new families, or visitors to our school, the "family feeling" they encounter here which has not been experienced in other settings. As educators who work with our families to prepare our students to be college, career, and community ready, we focus on student achievement. We also focus on what it means to be a caring citizen in our world.

That culture of caring for others also extends to others. Recently, a WIAA official was assisted with a health need. The following note we received is a great testimony to what is the Southern Door way: "Fortunately, for one of the first times since I started officiating, I felt the school genuinely cared about my well being. I'd like to thank your Athletic Director, the officers working that night, and everyone who helped me get into my wife's vehicle that evening! It was definitely a breath of fresh air to see people helping other people, especially a high school basketball referee!"

And lastly, thank you to our Southern Door families, staff, friends, businesses, and community for their generosity which raised over $62,035 for the Cerebral Palsy program. What great ambassadors our students are for all of Southern Door!   Together with students, families and community, we continue to show others that we Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong!
Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
TONEYS FEATURED IN DOOR COUNTY LIVING MAGAZINE FOR VOLUNTEER WORK AT SOUTHERN DOOR

Each year the Door County Living Magazine does a philanthropy issue highlighting those who give of themselves to make our county a better place to live. This year's issue highlights one of Southern Door's favorite couples - Mike and Carrol Toneys , and the GREAT impact they have had on Southern Door! You can find the great article about them at this link . To read more about them and the other individuals highlighted for their service to education, pick up the FREE magazine, which is now available at most businesses. Please join us in extending your appreciation to them for their service to our students, staff, and families.
I N THIS ISSUE



* 4K & 5K Registration
* Kids 4 Running Parent Meetings
* Gr. K-4 Spring Music Concert
* Gr. 8 Girls Basketball Conference Title
* SDHS Female Wrestler Places at State
* Packerland All-Conference Recognition
* Workforce Development Secretary Reads
to Students
* Pump Pride to Benefit K-12 STEAM
* Resilience Program at SD
THIS
COMING
WEEK

March 8 - Breakfast with Superintendent for Elementary Contest Winners; Elementary Trimester II reports home today; 6-9p FFA Alumni Wine & Cheese Gala at Mr. G's
March 9 - 3 & 6p Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake at Apple Valley Lanes
March 12 - 6p Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Night
March 13 - SD on WDOR - 10:20a; 5p Kids 4 Running Parent Meeting
March 14 - 3:15p Kids 4 Running Parent Meeting; 4-6:30pm 4K & New 5K Registration; Track & Field at UW-Oshkosh
March 15 - 8:30a-noon 4K & New 5K Registration
March 16 - District Solo & Ensemble here




4K AND 5K STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES - MARCH 14 & 15, 2019

The district will hold registration for 4K and 5K students on Thursday, March 14 from 4:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. and Friday, March 15 from 8:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. 
 
Any child that will turn four on or before September 1, 2019 is eligible for four-year-old kindergarten (4K). Also, anyone who does not currently attend Southern Door’s 4K program this year and turns five on or before September 1, 2019 should register for five-year-old kindergarten (5K). Parents should bring the legal birth certificate to provide proof of age and immunization record. 
 
If there are any families that are new to our community, with children between the ages of 3-5, please call Sally Vandertie at 920-825-7321, ext. 1107 or email Sally at svandertie@southerndoor.k12.wi.us .
 
The number of students registered helps the district determine staffing, program options, and number of sessions for the upcoming year. It also impacts preliminary busing routes                                          
KIDS 4 RUNNING PROGRAM
PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS
5pm March 13 and 3:15pm March 14 

Any students in grades 3-8 living in the Southern Door community are invited to participate in the 2019 afterschool Kids-for-Running (K4R) program. Kids for Running is a great way to get kids active and to teach them to set goals and work toward them while supporting one another.

Participating students and their parents should plan to attend one of the informational meetings. The meetings will be held in the elementary/middle cafeteria on Wednesday, March 13 from 5:00-5:30pm or Thursday, March 14 from 3:15-3:45pm. Information will also be given for anyone who chooses to sign up for the Green Bay 10K Bellin Run on June 8, 2019.

The Kids 4 Running program begins Monday, March 25, 2019. Warm-ups occur in the elementary/middle café and practices run every Monday and Wednesday from 3:15-4:45pm until June. Grades 6-8 students who are involved in this program may also participate in middle school track.
Parents are encouraged to participate in the program with their children.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – K-4 MUSIC CONCERTS
On Thursday, March 21 at 1pm, and Friday, March 22 at 1pm in students in grades K-4 under the direction of music teacher, Mrs. Deb Vandertie, will present their annual concert in the auditorium. The theme this year is “Every Day is Earth Day.”
(Artwork c 1991 Plank Road Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. )
GR. 8 GIRLS EARN CONFERENCE TITLE
Congratulations to Coach Mark Marchant and our 8th grade girls basketball team on winning the Peninsula Conference championship today at Sevastopol. The girls beat Algoma, 22-13, in the finals to cap off a great season .
FIRST SDHS FEMALE WRESTLER PLACES AT STATE - Southern Door doubled its count of State wrestling place winners with Katelyn LeCloux taking sixth place at the WWF Women’s State tournament in Marshfield. Katelyn proved she has the skill and grit to compete, despite having battled injuries in the regular season and having fewer matches than many of her competitors. Congratulations to our first Southern Door Women’s State High School wrestler!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE SOUTHERN DOOR ATHLETES EARNING PACKERLAND ALL-CONFERENCE RECOGNITION!                 

BOYS BASKETBALL – First Team: Ryan Claflin; Kyle Daoust (unanimous); Derik LeCaptain and Honorable Mention: Max Pierre 
GIRLS BASKETBALL – Second Team: Tehya Bertrand; Grace LeGrave and Honorable Mention: Hailey Shimon
WRESTLING – Austin Falish (106); Griffin Slezewski (132); Grant Englebert (152)
SPECIAL GUEST READER
In honor of Read Across America day, Secretary Caleb Frostman of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, came to read to one lucky class at Southern Door! Mrs. LeBrun and her class thank him for being an extra special guest reader.
NEW FOR MARCH K-12 STEAM Programs!
Pump Pride Promotion at Brussels Gas Station