May 30, 2020
" We're all in this together. We make each other strong!
Being there for each other, is where we all belong! "


Dear Southern Door Community,
Our 2019-20 school year ended this week with a lot of celebrations and smiles. Staff members assisting with the materials return and senior diploma event enjoyed seeing students and families and wishing them a great summer. We are extremely appreciative of our students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators for their positivity, flexibility and resilience the past few months. We continue to thank all of our doctors, nurses, hospital employees, first responders, sheriff’s office, and other essential workers for all they are doing to keep us safe and healthy.

School will reopen come September 1, and we will be excited to show you the awesome improvements made possible by the community's support of the facility referendum. You may hear of some schools already announcing their plans for how they will reopen school next fall; however, we feel it is a bit early to do that, since so much could change. Guidance from the state is still forthcoming and much planning will need to be done.

As we plan for reopening next fall, we will focus on our main mission of educating our children in an environment that will need increased health and safety parameters. Proactively planning different scenarios will ensure that we are prepared for any situations that we might face. At this time, it's possible we could be fully back on site in face-to-face learning, have a combination of face-to-face and remote learning; or use all remote learning, if needed. We recognize that some students may not be able to return in the fall due to health conditions or other concerns and thus our plans will need to be flexible to ensure that all students are able to access learning.

Lastly, as educators we often talk with our students about having a “growth mindset.” Such an attitude to take risks, try new things, and reach outside our comfort zone, unlocks our ability to learn and grow especially during challenging times. Little did we know how important this growth mindset would be for all of us when we began school last fall. Because of this year’s experiences, I believe we are all stronger than we thought possible, and will be even stronger, once this pandemic is over. History is being written and we, alone, hold the pen for how we respond! Together, I know that Southern Door will continue to write the BEST story of how we remained Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong.  

Have a wonderful safe, healthy, and fulfilling summer! Yours in Education!
Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
TRADITIONAL "END OF YEAR" BUBBLE FAREWELL
Our end-of-year traditions typically include the staff blowing bubbles at the buses filled with the children as they leave the last day of school. Keeping the tradition still going, we had to do a 'virtual' bubble farewell which can be viewed by clicking on this link . Enjoy!"
GRADE 8 VIRTUAL SEND-OFF CEREMONY
Each year, on the last day of school, the middle school "sends off" its 8th graders to high school. While it couldn't be done in person, a great virtual program was presented. You can access it at this link .
IN THIS ISSUE
*End-of-Year Bubble Farewell'
*Grade 8 Send-Off Ceremony
*Seniors Earn Scholarships
*Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation
*2020 Music Awards
*SD Participates in State Virtual Choir
*Brick Sale Reminder
Community Events :
*Door County Fire Chiefs Update
*Rogue Theater Virtual Camp
*Summer Food Program
*Rental Assistance & Food Pantry Programs
SENIORS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS
On May 20, 2020, the Annual Awards and Honors Program was held. This year's seniors were awarded over $530,000 in scholarships over the next four years of their post-secondary education. Go to this link to see the list of special award winners. A special thank you to all the individuals and groups who contribute so generously to our students with special recognition.
HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL GRADUATION VIRTUAL & DIPLOMA PRESENTATION
One of the greatest hallmarks of what we do is sending another graduating class off into their futures. While this year’s ceremony could not be held on-site, a fantastic virtual ceremony was planned, thanks to so many! Click on this link if you did not have a chance to view on the district's website or on Facebook! This past Thursday, the Board of Education officially presented each senior with their diploma. The graduates also received a complimentary official photo done by Harmann's Studios, a class poster, and gifts from the senior banquet committee.
ANNUAL SPRING MUSIC AWARDS - 2020
Mrs. Bonnie Weydt and Ms. Naomi Files did a virtual recognition of all the music awards that would have typically been given out at the spring concert. Click on this link to access the video about the awards. Join us in celebrating these students and their accomplishments.

BAND AWARDS
Rookie of the Year in Band : Amanda Austin  
Outstanding Sophomore in Band: Collin Grota
Outstanding Junior in Band: Ella Wienke
Breakfast Rotary Fine Arts Award in Band: Blane Suess
Louis Armstrong Jazz Band Award: Theresa Kaser
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Samuel Dean
"Semper Fidelis" Award for Musical Excellence in Band: Breanna Bongle
Leonard Bernstein Musicianship Award: Theresa Kaser
Outstanding Seniors in Instrumental Music: Anna Alrand, Breanna Bongle, Samuel Dean, Theresa Kaser, Blane Suess, Jadacey Teska, Matthew VanderMeer

CHORAL AWARDS
Choir Point of Light Award : Freshman - Hunter Malvitz ; Sophomore - Dalena Pakalske ; Junior - Dale Swanson ; Senior - Anna Alrand
Breakfast Rotary Fine Arts Award in Choir : Abigail Neubauer
National Choral Award: Elizabeth Bretl
“Firecracker” Vocal Music Awards : Elizabeth Bretl ; Theresa Kaser ; Abigail Neubauer; Wil Perez-Munguia ; Matthew VanderMeer
Outstanding Seniors in Vocal Music Awards: Anna Alrand ; Elizabeth Bretl ; Theresa Kaser ; Abigail Neubauer ; Wilian Perez-Munguia ; Jenna Thiry; Matthew VanderMeer
Band & Choir Leonard Bernstein Award: Theresa Kaser
SD CHOIR DIRECTOR & STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN STATE MULTI-SCHOOL VIRTUAL CHOIR - AWESOME!
Click on this link to hear a special virtual choir of 1,403 students from 35 different Wisconsin schools. SD participants included the following:
Director : Bonnie Weydt
Soprano : Abigail Neubauer ; Brooklyn Olson ; Dalena Pakalske ; Brianna Partyka ; Rose Purdy ; Jenna Thiry
Alto: Anna Alrand ; Elizabeth Bretl ; Brooklen Cloutier ; Mackenzie Finger ; Theresa Kaser ; Suhani Patel ; Ella Wienke
Bass: Zachery Rhoades ; James Rudy ; Dale Swanson
A special thanks to Zachary Moore, the vocal music teacher at Waukesha West High School, who was the composer, the producer and director of this project!  
UPDATE FROM THE FIRE CHIEFS COALITION
The Fire Chiefs coalition help lines are closing down at least for the short term; however they are continuing to help with volunteers where they can. If the County or State moves back into a “safer at home” order, they will probably reactivate their help lines. Click on this link for a notice regarding where to shop for curbside pickup services, and how to access them.
ROGUE THEATER VIRTUAL CAMP Rogue Theater will host a Virtual Theater Camp for ages nine through 15 to provide family fun and creativity. Although the director will be available for guidance, it’s up to the actors to create their own scenes, including props and costumes, using items found at home. Not only will students learn theatrical skills, but this format will also allow them to experience new technology and learn video-production basics.

This three-week camp consists of a minimum of two virtual class sessions per week. One large-group session will focus on the basics of acting and drama games. Small-group sessions will focus on enhancing the actors’ performances and show details.

To participate, students must have WiFi and access to a device because sessions will use Zoom conferencing. The Virtual Theater Camp will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 23 – July 9, 10 am – 12 pm. The final performance will be videotaped and shared on Rogue Theater’s YouTube Channel.
The cost of the camp is $20 per person, and it’s limited to 20 students. To learn more and register, call 920.818.0816 or email  1roguetheater@gmail.com .