Week of May 27-31, 2019
"Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom." Oprah Winfrey
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Dear Southern Door Community,
As we get ready to celebrate a long Memorial Day weekend, please take the opportunity to thank any of the veterans in our community for their service beyond themselves, and their families to protect our freedoms. We have six graduates who will be entering the military this year, so the tradition of military service in Southern Door remains Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong!

It's been an exciting week with field trips, a packed auditorium for awesome music concerts, and of course, our spring athletes going on in regional and sectional competitions. Congratulations to the softball team who won the Packerland Conference Championship!

As the school year draws to a close with just one more week of school, please take time to savor the "journey" you and your child have experienced this year! The journey is, of course, different for all students, as they navigate their K-12 career experience of both successes and challenges along the way. Whether your child is one of our youngest or our oldest students, it is evident how important the partnership we have with you is in helping your child reach their individual goals. It is, indeed, our core values which define us as a school community - from generation to generation!

It truly does take a village to educate children, and we are so fortunate that so many in Southern Door and beyond, contribute to our school community being Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong!
Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE



*Class of 2019 Graduation
* Awards, Scholarships & Recognition
* Best Wishes to Retiring Staff
* Brett Buhr Woodworking Awards
* Recycling Event
* Athletic Code Meeting & Speaker Set
* Schoolyard Garden Needs Help
* County Fair Calls for Student Work
* Free Summer Auditorium Programs
* Time to Order Your Bricks
* Community Events
T HIS COMING WEEK



May 23 - 4:30p Softball Regional Championship Game vs Valders; 4:30p Baseball Regional Playoff Game vs Kewaunee; Track & Field Sectionals @ Freedom
May 24 - 10a Gr. 8 Send-off Ceremony
May 26 - 12:30p 8th graders arrive for trip to Washington DC; 2p Graduation Ceremony - also live streamed on Facebook and on auditorium website
May 27 - Memorial Day - No School
May 28 - School Resumes
May 30 - 6p Community Housing Study in auditorium
May 31 - Last Day of School; Early Release at 11:50am
June 1 - Deadline for Brick Orders
CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION

The Class of 2019 will graduate on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 2p in the auditorium. Admission is by reserved ticket, available from the graduates, themselves. The ceremony will also be televised in the high school library for those with small children or those who may prefer a more casual seating arrangement.

Graduation will also be live-streamed at 1:45pm on Facebook for those who live far away or who are unable to attend the ceremony. If you are interested in watching, please access this link:  https://www.facebook.com/SDCAuditorium .

If you don't have Facebook, you can access through the district website at this link: http://southerndoorauditorium.org/live-stream.html .




AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

The May 15, 2019 Awards Night ceremony recognized the Class of 2019’s incredible accomplishments in the classroom, in fine arts, in athletics, and in the community.
 
We are also extremely grateful for the individuals, companies, organizations, foundations, and schools that choose to give back to our students and help their educational dreams come true. This year’s class earned almost $195,000 for their first year of post-secondary education and a total of $450,000 – almost half a million dollars in scholarships over the next four years.

Click on this link to access a list of all the students receiving awards and scholarships at the May 15 ceremony.
BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
 The Southern Door County School District is accepting applications for a school board vacancy created by board member Tammy Sternard's resignation. We thank Ms. Sternard for her years of service, and most recently, her leadership as the board president.
Applicants must be a US citizen, 18 years of age or older, resident of the district for at least 28 consecutive days at the time of filing, and not disqualified from voting under Wisconsin law. Applications are due in the district office by Friday, May 31, 2019 by 3:00 PM. Please submit to Board of Education Clerk, Pamela Parks, c/o Sue Ann Hubbard, Southern Door School District Office, 2073 CTH DK, Brussels, WI 54204. Applications may be picked up in the district office or found on the district website under BOE Vacancy at this link .
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Applicants will also be asked to make a 5-minute presentation on their interests and qualifications at the June 17, 2019 school board meeting. An appointment will be made after a vote by the board. As soon as the appointee takes their oath of office, they will become a member of the board.  The term of the vacancy is until April 2020, at which time the seat would be up for a one-year term by election.
BEST WISHES TO OUR RETIRING STAFF - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Over 159 years of teaching experience is leaving our district in June, when six staff members retire: Glen Vander Velden, tech ed teacher (36 years); Joyce Turba, special education teacher (32 years); Susan Andres, special education teacher (30.5 years); Jodi LaCrosse, elementary teacher (23 years); Pat Delcore, physical education & health teacher (22 years); and Joan Mosgaller, special education teacher (15.5 years).

We appreciate the countless hours they have given in service to our students and families, sharing their passion for education and in making a difference for generations of students. We wish them a long, happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement spending time with their families, enjoying nature, volunteering, and getting caught up on their "to-do" or "bucket" lists.

Please join us in extending your appreciation to them for their service to our school community.
2019 WOODWORKING AWARDS – BRETT BUHR MEMORIAL CONTEST
In this the second year of the contest, Southern Door students have raised the bar on the difficulty level and quality of woodworking projects they have created. Students deserve a lot of credit for their work ethic throughout the year.

MAJOR PROJECT WINNERS 1 st – Nathan Kaczmarek ($500); 2 nd – Heath Kennedy ($300); 3 rd – Justin Kaczmarek ($100); 4 th – Ben Slezewski; 5 th (Tie) – Joe Delveaux & Jared Linskens
M INOR PROJECT WINNERS 1 st – Justin Kaczmarek ($300); 2 nd – Luke Bousley ($200); 3 rd – Jared Linskens ($100); 4 th – Henry Holt; and 5 th – Cole Torp.
In addition, several new pieces of woodworking equipment and the fab lab have been instrumental in student success. Most of the equipment additions have come from generous business donation or various grants. A special thank you to these donors for the contest’s cash awards: Brett Buhr Memorial Fund; Cabinet Creations; Vans Building and Supply; and Tielens Construction.
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR TRADES
Mr. Dave Rouer, a local business owner of Rouer’s Road House came up with a great idea for a scholarship to promote the working trades careers. He had many comments from customers about the need to support the trades. With the help of several small business owners in the Southern Door area he sponsored fundraisers and collected straight up donations for a scholarship fund. He formed the Gardner Community Foundation and was able to award 3 scholarships of $750 each this school year.

Congratulations to Heath Kennedy, planning a career in carpentry, Shawn Stanzel for CNC machining, and Nathan Kaczmarek, electrical power distribution. All three graduates will be attending NWTC. A big thank you to Mr. Rouer for making this happen.
Pictured from left to right are Mr. LeBrun, Shawn Stanzel, Nathan Kaczmarek, Heath Kennedy, Mr. Dave Rouer, and Mr. VanderVelden
MANDATORY ATHLETIC CODE MEETING FOR ALL 2019-20 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES - JUNE 12, 2019

All students interested in participating in high school athletics are required to attend the mandatory athletic code meeting scheduled for Wednesday,  June 12, 2019.  Athletes must attend the meeting with at least one parent or guardian. The meeting will be held at Southern Door, and will use the following schedule:
6:30 - 7p: Athletes meet with coaches, check summer workout/camp/clinic schedules, and complete paperwork (This will be in the hallway outside the Eagle Gym.) 
7p: Formal Meeting with Ryan Englebert as guest speaker.
CODE MEETING TO FEATURE LIFE, LEADERSHIP LEGACY SPEAKER
Southern Door Alum, Ryan Englebert, was a 3-sport standout athlete at Southern Door. He currently runs a very successful Performance Training business in the Twin Cities, where he works with high school, college, and professional athletes including NFL star wide receiver Adam Thielen of the Minnesota Vikings.
HELP WANTED - GIVE YOUR CHILDREN OR FAMILY MEMBERS A BACK TO NATURE EXPERIENCE AND HELP THE SCHOOL!
The Southern Door Schoolyard Garden is looking for families and/or community members to sign up for a week this summer to maintain the garden. Experience is not necessary, we will train you. You will also be able to take mature produce home. If you are interested in gardening, please email  vadaoust@yahoo.com  to get on the email list.
SHOWCASE YOUR SCHOOL PROJECTS AT THE COUNTY FAIR!
Southern Door students in K-8 can enter their school projects at the fair. The entry process is online, no longer limits projects to 1 per subject, and judging day takes place at a more family friendly time. The Door County Fair is a great way to celebrate the talents of Door County, and we would love to see the displays full of Eagle work from our students! See this link for more details.
FREE SUMMER PROGRAMS IN SOUTHERN DOOR AUDITORIUM
Once again, through the sponsorship by the Door County Medical Center, Southern Door will offer two free summer programs:
Art on the Wild Side (Ages 6-12) - Two different sessions from 9-11am (Weeks of July 8-12 and July 15-19). See this link for more details.
JUMP Theater - (Middle School Students) - Thursdays from 6-8pm from July 11-August 8. See this link for more details. Call 920.493.5979 to register. First come, first serve.
TIME TO ORDER YOUR BRICKS! Order your bricks by the June 1 deadline to ensure installation for the start of the 2019 school year. Engraved bricks can honor someone, or any achievement or favorite memory - whether in arts, academics or athletics. Go to this link to learn more!
MAY'S PUMP PRIDE
K-12 Physical Education Programs!
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