Weeks of November 25 - December 5, 2019
"Thanksgiving isn't just a day.
It's a way we can live our lives every day."  Mayer

Dear Southern Door Community ,                         
At this special time of year, we reflect on our many blessings as a school community. We are thankful for:
. . .our students whose personal energies and talents remind us daily of what is important, and why we, as educators, are here to serve them;
. . .our families who continue to share their most valuable possession of their children with us and partner with us in their education; 
. . .our teachers, associates, secretaries, bus drives, nursing staff & therapists, food service, custodians, administrators, and Board of Education, who dedicate themselves each day to the best interests of our students;
. . .our volunteers, who contribute their time, talents, and treasure to our school; and
. . .our community who supports our many educational needs here at Southern Door.

Every day, we see dedicated and tireless individuals going above and beyond to make sure that great things happen in our school, and making a difference in the lives our community’s children – their education, safety, and well-being. I wish all of you and your families, a happy, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday break. Thank you for making us Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong.

Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE

* Wrestling Sale Ends Dec. 1
* District Wins PR Award
* Student in Youth Symphony
* Alumna Competes at Nationals
* FFA Attends National Convention
* Free Books for Children, Ages 0-5
* LEGO Team Advances to Regionals
* Senior Citizen Holiday Party
* Donations & Volunteers Needed
* Late Nite Catechism Comes to SD
* Annual FFA Toy Show
* Community Events: Jandu Promotion; 4-H Visit with Santa; Give the Gift of Reading
SD WRESTLING SPIRIT DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1
The spirit sale can be found at this link . Orders will be delivered before the holiday break.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov 21 - MS Boys Basketball @ Kewaunee;
6p Music Boosters meeting
Nov 22 - HS Girls Basketball @ Roncalli
Nov 23 - HS Boys Basketball scrimmage @ Kaukauna

Nov 25 - MS Boys Basketball @ Gibraltar
Nov 27 - No School Today
Nov 28 - Happy Thanksgiving - No School
Nov 29 - No School Today
Nov 30 - Girls Basketball @ Little Chute
Dec 1 - 9a-2p FFA Alumni Toy Show

Dec 2 - 6p International Dinner; 6p PIE meeting; 7p MS/HS Winter Band Concert
Dec 3 - Tasha Schuh Residency for 6-12 students; Girls Basketball vs NEW; Boys Basketball @ Denmark
Dec 5 - MS Boys Basketball vs Sturgeon Bay; Boys Basketball @ NEW
Dec 6 - Holiday Ho-Ho School Spirit Day (wear red & green colors); 6p Boys Swimming @ Oshkosh West
Dec 7 - Wrestling Tourney @ Stratfors; Girls Basketball at Oconto
DISTRICT WINS COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
The Southern Door County School District was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with a Spectrum Award of Merit for its work in school communications.  Pictured at the awards ceremony from left to right are: Jayne Frazier & Megan Prestebak (Miron Construction) and Patti Vickman & Mark Logan (Southern Door School District).

“Spectrum Award winners exemplify the very best communications work in school districts across the state,” said WSPRA President Christina Brey.
MUSIC STUDENT IN YOUTH SYMPHONY Congratulations to senior, Sam Dean, who is in his second year as par of the Green Bay Youth Symphony. The Youth Symphony is an advanced experience that engages students from grade 10 through age 21 in the study of classical orchestra repertoire at a very high level. Students must audition for this regional orchestra which practices on Sunday afternoons. Concerts are held at the Weidner Center.
ALUMNA COMPETES NATIONALLY
2018 Southern Door graduate, Elliot Holt represented Ripon College at the 2019 National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championship in Big Bear Lake, California. Holt was one of just two competitors from Wisconsin colleges who qualified and competed at the national level at the USAC collegiate championships in October. He’s riding mountain bike on the Ripon college varsity team. Congratulations, Elliott!
FFA ATTENDS NATIONAL CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS
 FFA members attending the national convention were Danni Simonar, Dakoda Cornette, Cody Nellis, Logan Olsen, Lance Mahan and Rachel Kaser. They traveled on a Babler Coach Bus with Bayport, Pulaski, Seymour and Hartford FFA chapters. These members had the opportunity to attend a concert, career expo, submarine tour, Indiana Veneer factory tour and other fun activities. They also met many new friends. Official FFA dress was required for students that wanted to attend this convention.
FREE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income. In Door County, it is sponsored by the Partnerships for Children and Family, a program of United Way of Door County. To sign up a child, please go to this link .
LEGO TEAM ADVANCES TO REGIONAL COMPETITION
 The middle school First LEGO League competed at regionals this Saturday at Lakeshore Technical College! After their robot placed 5th overall out of 26 teams in scoring points on the Lego field and being judged on their project, robot and core values, they will advance to the Sectional competition held in Appleton on December 15th. Congratulations to A.S.H. Restoration! Hailey Veeser, Avery VanRemortel, and Spencer Slezewski mentored by Tracy Slezewski . 
HOLIDAY PARTY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 1pm

All senior citizens who live in Southern Door, ages 62 and over and retired Southern Door staff members are invited to attend the 33 rd annual holiday party. This year’s party will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 and is sponsored by the high school students and staff. This is a FREE event offered as a holiday thank you from the school district to its community residents.

The party begins at 1:00pm with a music program featuring the high school choral and band students that is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Following the entertainment will be a great lunch served by the district’s food service staff. Attendees are also eligible for door prizes including some homemade items by the high school career and technical education departments.

Reservations for this event must be made by calling the high school office, 920-825-7333, by December 6, 2019. Seating is limited, so please make reservations early. 
DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The elementary school is accepting donations of new/gently used gifts for men and women. Items could include: lotions, sports items, knick-knacks, jewelry, gloves, scarves, coffee mugs, small tools, craft items, candles, gift bags, tissue paper, small boxes, gift tags, and any other small size gift items. Donations can be dropped off at the elementary/middle school office during school hours from now until December 10th. If you’d like to volunteer with set-up and operation of the Winter Eagle’s Nest, please send an email to sdparentsinvolvedineducation@gmail.com .
LATE NITE CATECHISM – DECEMBER 13 @ 7PM

It's "CSI: Bethlehem" in this holiday mystery extravaganza. Re-telling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen.
Tickets $15.00, Seniors, $12.00, Youth, $8.00. For more information about Late Nite Catechism's,please order tickets online at www.sdauditorium.org or through one of the school offices. #SDEagleStrong
ANNUAL FFA ALUMNI TOY SHOW
The 14th annual FFA Alumni Toy Show will be held from 9am to 2pm on December 1st at Southern Door High School, 2073 County Road DK, in the high school gym.

Admission is $3; children ages 10 and younger admitted free. Proceeds of the toy show help provide jackets, scholarships, and program support to our local FFA student chapte r.
JANDU PUMP PROMOTION AT BRUSSELS GAS STATION TO BENEFIT ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROJECT