August 23, 2019
"Soon our classrooms, halls, and playgrounds will be filled with our community's most important treasure - its children - and we can't wait!"
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Dear Southern Door Community,
The start of school is just a little over one week away. We are very busy making sure that everything is ready. This past week we welcomed our new staff. In addition to learning more about our educational practices, they also had the opportunity to take a bus tour of Southern Door. Not only did they get a chance to see the areas that our families live in, but they also learned about the unique heritage of of each area.

On Monday, the rest of our staff will arrive for our opening convocation. A variety of inservice activities throughout the rest of the week, provide them with updates, training, and back-to-school preparations.

Please join us at our Open House on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 4:30-7:30pm. Come meet our staff, check out special programs, purchase some spirit wear, and attend special information sessions that have been planned!
Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong!

Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE

* New Safety Procedures for Visitors
* Board Meeting Summary & Good News
* Caring Closet Back to School Needs
* Open House - August 28
* School Spirit Wear Sale
* Elementary Receives PBIS Award
* Senior Wins Award at State Fair
* Youth Apprenticeship Meeting
* New Elementary After-School Program
* Fifth Grade Musical Announced
* Prairie in Bloom
* Registration Information
* Free & Reduced Lunch Applications


UPCOMING EVENTS
Aug 23 - 7p Home football game vs. Winneconne
Aug 26 - Staff Convocation & Inservice Week; JV Football vs Freedon; 6p Board of Education & Administrative Team Retreat
Aug 28 - 4:30-7:30p "Get to Know You" Open House w/Community Agencies present
--5p Freshman Orientation
--5p & 6:30p Half-hour Middle School Parent Mtgs. in auditorium; Middle School Student Pictures
--6p Youth Apprenticeship Mtg. - HS library
--League of Women Voters Adult Voting Registration
--Sign-up for 21CCLC Elementary After-School Program & Let's Go Southern Door YMCA Program
Aug 29 - Cross Country @ Gibraltar; Volleyball @ Green Bay East
Aug 30 - Football @ Wausau East
Sep 3 - First Day of School
BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATE

The summary of Monday night's Board of Education meeting can be found at this link .

The Superintendent's Good News Report can be found at this link .
NEW SAFETY & SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR
The safety of our learning environment for all students and staff is our top priority. We know that it is important to you as well. At this link is a letter about some important safety and security procedures that will be in place for visitors entering our facility this year. These changes are part of the district's compliance with the Department of Justice's Office of School Safety requirements. We thank everyone for their support in helping us ensure that a safe learning environment remains our top priority for students and staff.
DISTRICT HOLDS OPEN HOUSE
AUGUST 28, 2019 – 4:30-7:30PM
  The Southern Door County School District will hold a district wide open house from 4:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
 
Students and families are invited in to meet classroom teachers and other staff members. They can bring supplies to classrooms and/or lockers, meet their bus drivers, learn about after-school opportunities, pay for lunch, and complete any remaining registration needs.
 
Agencies sharing information for families include 4-H, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Elementary/Middle PIE, Boys & Girl Scouts, Haunted Mansion, League of Women Voters, Southern Door Athletic Booster Club Spirit /Sale, the STRIDE program; and the YMCA.
 
Special programs planned include:
--Registration information about the elementary CCLC after-school program and the Let’s Go Southern Door program with the YMCA
--Half-hour middle school (gr. 6-7-8) parent meetings in the auditorium at 5pm & 6:30pm
--Middle school pictures for all middle school students attending open house – Eagle gym
 concession area
--Freshman orientation meeting followed by walk-through of student schedule at 5pm in high
 school café
--Youth apprenticeship information meeting at 6pm in the high school library
--Voter registration sponsored by the League of Women Voters
N EED NEW SPIRIT WEAR?
Show your Eagle pride by wearing school themed attire on special school days or to cheer on our athletic teams!

The Southern Door Athletic Booster Club will be having a spirit sale with items ready to purchase at Open House. Check out their merchandise at their location in the Eagle Gym hallway between the elementary/middle school and auditorium.
ELEMENTARY RECEIVES RECOGNITION AT STATE PBIS CONFERENCE

Southern Door Elementary School was also recognized by the Wisconsin RtI Center for their efforts to implement an equitable multi-level system of supports in the area of behavior. Accepting the bronze level award with Mr. Vandertie were Kennedy Reed, Kristina Brighum, Becky LeBrun, Kristy Ciha, and Sheila Wienke
SENIOR WINS STATE FAIR AWARD
Congratulations to Jadacey Teska who advanced from the Kewaunee County Fair to receive Judge & Fan Favorite Award at the State Fair!
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION MEETING 6p August 28 HS Library

Sophomores, juniors, or seniors who need help deciding their career path or just want to jump start your future career should attend the Youth Apprenticeship Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 6pm in the SDHS library. 

The district is excited to announce that it has joined a partnership with Luxemburg-Casco and Kewaunee school districts to provide more opportunities for our students!

Go to this link for more details and how to register for this important information meeting. Come learn more about whether this unique work & learn opportunity might be a great fit for you and your child!
NEW ELEMENTARY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
A brand new 21st Century Community Learning Center After School Program will be available for students as a result of a federal grant awarded in June. The program will be offered Monday-Friday at NO COST to all elementary students* in grades K-5 and will run from 3:10-5:30pm. Student registration information is attached at this link .

It will include a variety of enrichment opportunities throughout the course of the school year including: arts, music, physical activity, cooking, health/nutrition, environmental education, project-based learning, math club, service learning, and so much more! In addition to having a safe place to be after school, the program is intended to foster positive relationships, build social emotional learning skills, provide access to new learning, and support academic outcomes for all students in collaboration with a variety of community partners, including our lead community based organization, the Door County YMCA.   
 
*The program is also open to Southern Door children enrolled in parochial schools or being home-schooled.
 
If you are interested in being a part of our 21CCLC program staff, employment information is available at this link.
FIFTH GRADE MUSICAL ANNOUNCED

We are excited to announce that this year's 5th Grade Musical will be  Summer Camp!   This musical has everything you love and fear about the summer camp experience, from the morning routine and bugs on parade to corny camp skits and the ultimate talent show.

The shows will be on  February 27th and 28th  at 7 pm in the auditorium! More information will come after the school year starts. We are looking forward to making music and memories with  Summer Camp!
ONLY AT SOUTHERN DOOR
We are so fortunate to have so many learning opportunities and spaces here at Southern Door. At what other school, can you enjoy the wonders of nature with the schoolyard garden, the school forest, a pond and now the newest area - - the school prairie (3 years in the making). Thank you to Carrol & Mike Toneys for the great pictures.
DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD!

The Southern Door School District’s online student registration/annual update system for the upcoming school year is open now. Found in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal , this secure system allows the District to verify all student information, and allows parents to complete online applications for meal benefits, and pay fees online. If you need further assistance, please access these Online Registration Instructions . For those who need assistance with the online registration or for those who are new to the district, please contact one of our school offices.
Application forms are part of the registration process, and are also available on the district website (Families/(school)/Food Service). To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school (unless notified at the start of the school year that children are eligible through direct certification). Additional copies are available at the office in each school.