Week of January 21-25, 2019
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent
about things that really matter.”          Martin Luther King, Jr

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Dear Southern Door Community,
Monday is Martin Luther King Day as a federally observed day. Now more than ever, Dr. King’s legacy remains important to the development of our society where every person matters. As we continue to educate our children and ourselves about what the importance of our rights and freedoms means, remember that we each have a responsibility, as adults, to help our students become advocates for others, now and in the future. Dr. King’s message went beyond "Black and White"; he also dealt with issues of gender stereotypes, poverty, and privilege. It is often said that, as humans, we are more alike than different. Getting involved in our school, churches, and community organizations is a great way that we can be role models to our children in honoring the work of Dr. King, and others, whom we admire by choosing to “make a difference” in the lives of those around us.

It's hard to believe that our school year is already half over. We will be starting the second semester of school on Monday. It is a great time for us to reflect on what has been accomplished so far this year, and what is still needed for us to reach our goals as students, parents, staff, and district for this school year! As I attend many of our student events, it's been great to see the community support, whether its filling the Eagle gym at a game/match or selling out the auditorium for the 5th grade musical. Your support inspires our Eagle Pride and demonstrates our school community's being Eagle Strong!
Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
I N THIS ISSUE



* SD's Got Talent Registration
* Patriot Pen Essay Contest Winners
* Boys Basketball Named Team of the Week
* Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees Announced
* Nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame Due
* High School Sports Award Nominations
* Late Nite Catechism Coming to Auditorium
* DNR Hunter Safety Course Registration
* League of Women Voters - Board
Candidate Forum
* Pump Pride to Benefit Library Media
* Art for Health Program at Southern Door

THIS COMING WEEK



Tonight - Wrestling vs Peshtigo - FireFighter Appreciation Night
Jan 18 - End of First Semester; Early Release (dismissal at 11:55am); Girls basketball vs NEW (Parents Night)
Jan 19 - V Wrestling Tourney @ Sheboygan North; JV Wrestling @ Bayport; Boys basketball @ Freedom
Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Day (federal holiday) ; Math meet @ Algoma; Boys basketball vs Kewaunee; 6:30p Board of Education meeting;
Jan 22 - 6p High School Freshmen Orientation (current 8th graders)
Jan 23 - Activity group pictures
Jan 24 - Swimming @ Two Rivers; Wrestling @ Oconto; 7p 5th Grade Musical
Jan 25 - Boys basketball @ NEW; 7p 5th Grade Musical
Jan 26 - Wrestling at Hustisford





SOUTHERN DOOR'S GOT TALENT - OPEN TO GRADES 1-12

Does your student want to showcase their performing arts talent?

This unique talent show is available to Southern Door County School District students and Southern Door resident home-school or private school students in grades 1 through 12. The Talent Show is Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7pm.

Pre-registration is required. Download and return the completed registration form at the auditorium website.

Submission deadline for pre-registration is Friday, February 8, 2019.

PATRIOT PEN ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS NAMED





Congratulations to Laura Zittlow (2nd place) and Amanda Austin (5th place) for their achievements in the annual Patriot's Pen writing contest sponsored by local VFW's. This year's theme was entitled, "Why I honor the American Flag."

Out of 140 entries from area middle schools, Laura and Amanda, both eighth graders in Mrs. Tupa's ELA classes, were awarded with certificates and $25.00 checks. A special thank you goes to Mr. Mike McCarty for continuing to give students this opportunity, reading all of the essays, and coming out to personally present the awards. Pictured are: Austin, McCarty, Zittlow, and Tupa.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM - NAMED TEAM OF THE WEEK Our varsity boys basketball team was recently recognized with this award from WFRV Local 5 TV of Green Bay. With Tuesday night’s 81-52 win over Gibraltar, the Eagles improved to 8-0 in the Packerland Conference and increased their league winning streak to 33 games dating back to the 2016-17 season! The Eagles (11-2 overall) are also ranked No. 9 in the state in Division 3.
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The SD Athletic Booster Club is proud to announce that this year’s inductees include Keri Drake, Class of 2001, and Alex Tassoul, Class of 2010. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, February 8, 2019 at half-time of the Eagles girls’ basketball game vs Sturgeon Bay, in the Eagle gym. Game time is 7:15 p.m.
NOMINATIONS FOR ALUMNI HALL OF FAME DUE JANUARY 25
If you know of anyone who graduated from Southern Door High School TWENTY or more years ago, and has distinguished themselves in their career and community, you can place them in nomination. The nomination form is available at this link on the district website or by contacting the district office.
DO YOU
KNOW AN OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETE COMMITTED TO SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY?

The I AM SPORT Award is a contest created to honor high school student athletes who are committed to giving back to the youth in their communities.  Nominees may be submitted at this link through January 21, 2019 at 9:00 am EST.
Late Nite Catechism! 7pm February 23, 2019
  An uproarious and widely acclaimed one-woman show that takes audience members back-sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully, to the children they once were. The Irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “Students” (the audience). Over the course of the play, Sister goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the “students” for correct answers with glow-in the dark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to authoritative drill sergeant.

Tickets can be purchased online @ http: www.southerndoorauditorium.org
Adults $15, Seniors $12, Youth $8.00

Tickets can also be purchased at any of the Southern Door School offices.
SCHOOL FUNDRAISER for K-12 Library Media Programs!
Pump Pride Promotion at Brussels Gas Station
Hunter Education Class Sign-up Day - Saturday. February 2, 2019

Department of Natural Resources Certified Hunter Education Instructors and Conservation Warden Chris Kratcha invite all individuals interested in hunter and firearm safety to enroll in upcoming Wisconsin hunter education courses being offered in Sturgeon Bay.  
In-person enrollment for the classes is being held: Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 10:00am-2:00pm at Howie’s Tackle, located at 1309 Green Bay Rd (Hwy 42/57), in Sturgeon Bay.   
More details are in this flyer .