October 15, 2020
"Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it all into words is all that is necessary.” Margaret Cousins"

Dear Southern Door Community                                    
From time to time we are reminded that the things that are known as the "Southern Door way" we sometimes take for granted until we view them through other people's eyes. Here are just a few examples of what was shared with me this past week:                                
--A parent sharing that their family's first year at Southern Door has been wonderful and that they are so impressed with our school community;    
–A new, yet experienced, staff member sharing their delight at being a part of our school;
--Our Big Brothers Big Sisters program was featured on the Northeast Wisconsin BBBS virtual breakfast this week featuring our own Brady Tooley who was matched as a Little Brother 7 years ago and now as a senior, is a Big Brother to one of our elementary students;
--The expertise and compassion of our office clerical and nursing staff whose busy lives now include assisting children, staff, parents, and families as they try to cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 virus;  
--The outreach from some grandparents to share how please they are with the growth of their 3-year old grandson in the early childhood program;              
--Our football team’s going undefeated thus far and making great strides as coaches and student athletes following health & safety protocols to keep their sports season going; and
--A community member sharing how impressed they are with the wonderful job Southern Door staff is doing keeping school in session and educating children both on-site and virtually.
The list could go on and on;.

I marvel at the high quality work our staff do day in and day out each week, especially this year as they navigate the world of virtual learning along with the instruction provided on-site with our students. What an awesome responsibility we have, and an awesome privilege we have as well to educate the children in our community. We appreciate your continued support and partnership with us for it is what makes us Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong!

Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE

*Important Dates
*Bus Drivers Go the Extra Mile
*November Referendum
*SD Musical Selected for Fox Cities Program
*Music Boosters Fundraiser
*Boys' Basketball Apparel Sale
*Red Ribbon Week Kickoff
*Free Virtual Concert
*Marching Band to Perform
*Lights On Afterschool Celebration
*FREE Virtual Concert by Copper Box
*Celebrating Halloween in COVID Times
*Free Flu Vaccines by Public Health
*Community Events:
--Flu Shot Clinics;
--Farmers to Families Free Food Box Event; --Halloween Drive-Up Cookout;
--Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry
IMPORTANT DATES
Note: Please closely monitor the school calendar and sign up for rschooltoday updates so you are made aware of cancellations and postponements, especially now with the ever changing times. 

Thursday, Oct 15 - 4:30-7:30p PreK-12 Parent Conferences
Friday, Oct 16 - Eagle Strong School Colors Spirit Day; Varsity Football vs Luxemburg-Casco

Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Week

Monday, Oct 19 - Girls' Basketball apparel sale ends today; JV football vs Sheboygan Falls; 6:30p Board of Education meeting
Tuesday, Oct 20 - MIS-MATCHED SOCKS SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY; 4:30-7:30p Parent-Teacher Conferences; Cross Country @ Northbrook; Gr. 7 football @ Crivitz; Gr. 8 football @ Coleman
Wednesday, Oct 21 - Music Booster Fundraiser ends today; Boys Basketball Apparel Sale ends today; Lights on AfterSchool Celebration in 21CCLC Program; 4:30-6p Free Farm to Family Food Event in Sister Bay;
Friday, Oct 23 - EAGLE STRONG SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY; Eagle Face covering/mask sale ends today; Football @ Sheboygan Falls
Saturday, Oct 24 - 7p FREE Copper Box Concert Livestreamed from Auditorium
SD SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS GO EXTRA MILE FOR KIDS
National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week.

Please join us in thanking our district's bus drivers for "going the extra mile" to safely get our students to and from school each day!
WHAT WILL THE REFERENDUM FUNDS BE USED FOR?
The School District's Operational Referendum seeks $975,000 for each of the next three years. If approved these funds will support the day-to-day operation of a school district, including updating curriculum, supporting student needs, keeping technology up to date, maintaining programs & services, and having sufficient wages to attract and retain teachers and staff.

The last operational referendum passed by the community in 2018 expired June 30, 2020? A successful school referendum results in no increase to the 🦅Southern Door School District’s projected tax mill rate. Please cast an informed vote on November 3rd.
SD MUSICAL SELECTED FOR FOX CITIES CENTER STAGE PROGRAM
Although we are not ready to disclose the title of the musical this year, yet, here is some information about Southern Door High School's participation in the Fox Cities PAC Center Stage program.  Students and staff will be able to access virtual workshops sponsored by professionals and adjudicators will attend either live or virtual musical performances of the selected schools.

We are so excited to be part of the @Fox Cities Performing Arts Center’s fifth anniversary season of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program! Southern Door is the ONLY Door County school to be invited to participate.

More information about the program and the participating schools can be found HERE.



FUNDRAISER - ORDERS DUE OCTOBER 21

The Southern Door Music Boosters are currently sponsoring an on-line only fundraiser for all HS music students. Formally called the Hansen’s Sale, Hansen’s has now teamed up with Cherrydale for fundraising. The sale runs through 10/21/2020.

To support individual students in the music programs, please ask them to share their account with you. Otherwise, go to www.shopfund.com to create an account and shop for over 500 items. Our group name is "Southern Door Music Boosters." Students use this money for music trips and the Boosters support our full music program.

For questions please contact Margaret VanderMeer at (920)493-1094 or magsvandermeer@gmail.com.  
BOYS BASKETBALL APPAREL ORDERS DUE OCTOBER 21

Now is the time to jump on the Southern Door boys basketball bandwagon, and cheer on your six-time defending Packerland Conference champions with some new apparel. The sale is open now through October 21. Check out the BSN apparel at this  link and order before it's too late!
RED RIBBON DRUG AWARENESS WEEK
Project 180 Advisors, Ms. Delwiche and Mrs. Paye have announced Red Ribbon Week will include grades PreK-12 in next week’s kick off. Special morning announcements have been planned for each day around the theme of "Respect Yourself. Respect Others". Two special school spirit dress up days are planned: Tuesday being Mis-matched socks day and Friday being Eagle Pride Day. 
MARCHING BAND
TO PERFORM

The high school marching band, under the direction of Ms. Naomi Files will perform at 7pm Tuesday, October 20th on the football field, since they were not able to perform at this year's homecoming and games.  

Like the sporting events during COVID-19 pandemic, attendance will follow the same parameters: 4 tickets/band member; physical distancing in place; and masks/face coverings being worn at all times. There will be no concessions but bottled water may be brought in. The event will be recorded and shared at a later date for viewing by the general public. 
CELEBRATE 21ST ANNUAL LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL
Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating other school programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year.

Our very own afterschool program at the elementary school will be participating in this event for the 2nd year in a row. Keep on a lookout for student drawings of the Lights on Afterschool Light bulb, pictures of the activities on facebook, and even a special message from our participants. Thank you for supporting our afterschool program here at Southern Door.
FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT SATURDAY, OCT 24TH FEATURING COPPER BOX!
Join the Southern Door Community Auditorium virtually for a night of FREE music as Wisconsin's very own Copper Box jams out for our first live performance in eight months! Sponsored by our wonderful partners at Door County Medical Center, this live stream event is available at no charge.

To access the concert, go to the home page of the SD website, and click on the Copper Box picture or go to the Community Auditorium's YouTube page.
Celebrating Halloween without the COVID-19 Fright
Like everything else in 2020, Halloween will look different because of COVID-19. But, it doesn’t have to be full of fright. With a few considerations, Halloween can still be enjoyable for both parents and kids. Please click on this link to access some great tips from Dr. Frank Zhu of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. 
PUBLIC HEALTH OFFERS FREE FLU VACCINE FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
Door County Public Health will again offer free influenza vaccine to school age children this year. With COVID-19, their clinics are going to look different this year. They are not able to go into each school and provide flu vaccine to the students. Instead, they encourage parents to bring children age 4-18 years old to one of our drive-through clinics. Please click on this link for dates, times and locations. Parents will need to sign for their child to receive the vaccine. We have injectable and Nasal Mist Influenza this year. We will be able to honor preference as supply allows.