Week of May 20-24, 2019
"Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom." Oprah Winfrey
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Dear Southern Door Community,
The education our seniors have received will provide them with the access to a wide variety of choices as they go forward with their own passport to freedom. Some students are fairly certain about the next steps in their journey while others are open to all the possibilities that lie ahead.

I want to express our appreciation to the Class of 2019 for all their leadership, academic contributions, co-curricular success, and community service. Throughout the years, they have distinguished themselves as a class. This was especially evident at Wednesday night's Awards and Scholarship Program. A group of students from this class earned over $450,000 in scholarships from individuals and organizations recognizing their academic excellence, leadership, and volunteer work. Amazing!

As we celebrate their graduation this coming Sunday, we also thank all the parents, family members, and community groups who have worked together side by side with our staff to help our seniors graduate college, career, and community ready. Your continued influence in their life will be important as they begin the next chapter in their book of life!

Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE
* Board of Education Meeting Update
* Measles Update from Nurse
* National Teacher & Technology Grant
* Fab Lab Grant
* Eagle Pride Online Presence
* Student Wins State Essay Contest
* Student Earns State Academic Wrestling
* Student Recognized for Music Excellence
* SDHS Graduation to be Livestreamed
* 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 18 - 6p Senior Class Banquet
May 19 - 2-7p Community Musical Auditions
May 20 - 3:15p Kids 4 Running; Baseball vs Peshtigo; Track & Field Regionals @ Wrightstown; 6p Special Board of Education meeting; 6-9p Community Musical Auditions
May 21 - 5p Softball Regionals vs Omro; JV Baseball @ LC; 7p Gr. 7 & 8 Spring Concert
May 22 - 3:15p Kids 4 Running; 3:30p SOAR Graduation; 7p Gr. 5-6 Spring Concert
May 23 - 9a Graduation practice for seniors; 2:30p Middle School Awards; 4:30p Baseball Regionals 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 livestreamed on Facebook
May 27 - Memorial Day - No School
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Click on this link to access a summary of Monday night's board meeting. New officers are:
President - Christopher Jackson;
Vice-President - Penny Price;
Clerk - Pamela Parks; and
Treasurer - Matt Tassoul.

Click on this link to access the Superintendent's Good News Report.
MEASLES UPDATE FROM SCHOOL NURSE The CDC has reported that measles cases are currently occurring in 23 states as of May 3, 2019.  We would like to take this opportunity to provide some information about measles and how to prevent the spread of this highly infectious disease. Please click on this link to access important information from the public health department and our school nursing team .
STEAM TEACHER RECEIVES NATIONAL CENTURYLINK TEACHING & TECHNOLOGY GRANT

Mrs. Jessica Meacham, Elementary STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) teacher, was surprised with a visit from Wally Purdun, Manager of CenturyLink’s Regional Operations. He presented her with a check of $4,874.85 as a winner of the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation Teachers & Technology Grant.
 
Meacham says: “This grant will enable the purchase of iPads to be used as design assistants to help students build capacity as they Ask, Imagine, Plan, and Design their projects. The iPads will help them transition from being consumers (passive learners) to creators (active learners).”
 
Southern Door implemented a STEAM class for 60 minutes/week for each K-5 classroom as a means for developing the four C’s: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity.
DISTRICT ONE OF 20 IN THE STATE TO RECEIVE A FAB LAB GRANT

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced that Southern Door County School District was the recipient of a state grant to fund new fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities, which will equip Wisconsin students with essential skills for the 21st century’s global economy. Southern Door was awarded $25,000 to create a Middle School fab lab.

This grant will enable us to provide fab lab equipment for the middle school which is exciting for our students and staff. Over two-thirds of our high school students as well as over thirty community residents have now taken coursework in our high school fab lab, so we know that the interest in this type of learning experience is high.

WEDC’s Fab Labs Grant Program is designed to support hands-on learning in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) by assisting public school districts with equipment purchases such as 3D printers, laser engravers, computer numerical control routers and plasma cutters for instructional and educational purposes.
ONLINE EAGLE PRIDE
Go to this link to access the most current news from the SD Eagle Pride!
SD SEVENTH GRADER WINS STATE CONTEST
Congratulations to Thomas Jackson, a 7th grade student at Southern Door, and the son of Chris and Mary Jackson. Thomas won the middle school division essay contest for Lutherans for Life of Wisconsin. Middle school students throughout the state entered essays affirming the value of life at all ages. (posted in the Door County Advocate)
WRESTLER NAMED TO ACADEMIC ALL STATE Congratulations to Southern Door Sophomore Grant Englebert on being named to 2nd Team Wisconsin Wrestling Academic All State! He was selected based on criteria by the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association and WIWrestling.com. 
STUDENT RECOGNIZED FOR EXEMPLARY MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE AT STATE MUSIC FEST
Congratulations to Mackenzie Finger was awarded an Exemplary Nomination for the performance of her Musical Theater Solo at WSMA State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Exemplary Performance Recognition Project expands recognition of outstanding performers at the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival.
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!
Brussels Gas Station