March 28, 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,
Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” Order has now made it necessary to close the Southern Door School District facilities to the public. Except for essential services like remote learning, food service, cleaning & maintenance needs, and operational needs, facility closure includes all school and district offices. Voicemails will be returned as soon as is practical.

Please access the  Remote Learning tab  on the district's website for the latest information as well as contact information for school district officials who can assist with student and/or family needs. We appreciate the strength of the partnership we are building with our families, to assist in this “new normal” for educating our children. At this time, since our return to school was listed as indefinite, we could assume it will not be before April 24th - the current date of the "Safer at Home" order. Whether we return back to school or continue "remote learning", we will be honoring the current school year calendar.

The “Grab and Go” bagged breakfast/lunch program in partnership with A'viands Food Service continues to operate Monday through Friday, from 11am-noon. Starting Monday, March 30th, a new partnership with the Door County Food Cooperative will provide free dinners Monday through Friday from 3-5:30pm for Southern Door adults and children in need.

Please know that we are here, as a school district, to support your children, your families, our staff, and our community, as we journey through this challenging time. May we all use our Eagle strength as a school and community, to bring hope to those in our care, meet the identified needs, and to continue our district’s mission to provide an education for all children!
We take care of other and that is why we are Eagle Strong! Be safe, and stay healthy!

Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE
*School Board Candidate Article
*Menu for Grab & Go Meals
*Evening Meal Service
*Claflin Named AP All-State
*Tooley Makes KIDS All-Star Cast
*Census Info - Do It Now
*Volunteers Needed
*Community Support Services
*Message from Door County Medical Center
*COVID-19 - Get the Facts
*United Way COVID-19 Resource Page
*Spring Election Online Access
* Community Events :
Jandu Promotion; SD Recycling Event
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE ARTICLE
Please see this  Peninsula Pulse article with answers to questions posed.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Now until further notice
"Remote Learning" In Place for All Southern Door Students
Now that we have a week of remote learning in place, we would like to have a little fun with a virtual school spirit week. Upload your pictures of you and your family celebrating the theme days to sdmedia@southerndoor.k12.wi.us and we will share the posts for families and friends.
MENUS FOR FREE
"GRAB AND GO" MEALS
Families can access the menus for these meals on the Nutraslice site of our food service web page at this link . Type in Southern Door High School and you will be able to see the menu for both breakfast and lunch each day.
Starting Monday, March 30
3:00-5:30pm at SD High School - Door #9
FREE Evening Meals for Adults & Children in Need
The Door County Food Cooperative will make evening meals available for Southern Door adults and children at the high school using the door #9 entrance. 
QUIGLEY ONTO NEXT STEP IN MILITARY Congratulations to 2019 graduate, Alex Quigley, who completed 12 weeks of basic training on February 20, 2020 in Fort Jackson, SC. Private First-Class Quigley is now in AIT training (Advanced Individual Training) for his MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) 15T which is a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer. Alex is dedicated to defending our country and loves what he is doing. Because Alex completed his Eagle Scout status, it allowed him to enter at a higher rank, as an E2 after basic graduation. Pictured with Alex is his mom, Sara. We look forward to hearing more about his military career!   
Claflin named to AP
All-State Team


Congratulations to Ryan Claflin who continues to earn accolades as a basketball player. This week he earned All-State Honorable Mention honors from the Associated Press, one of just 20 players in northeast Wisconsin to get the recognition. 

Claflin has already earned All-State honors from the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association and was the Packerland Player of the Year. In June, Claflin is scheduled to play in the WBCA All-Star game.

 As part of this All-Star game, players are fundraising for the MAC fund (Midwest Athletes against Childhood Cancer). If you are interested in supporting Ryan and this cause, please click on this  link .    
Tooley Makes All-Star Cast of 2020 Kids in Wisconsin Troupe
Congratulations to Brady Tooley who was just listed in the Kids from Wisconsin cast and crew for this year's tour:
"Brady Tooley is excited to be joining the 2020 Kids From Wisconsin for his first time this summer. In fall he will be a senior at Southern Door High School in Brussels, Wisconsin. Recently, he performed in Beauty and the Beast as "The Beast." As a sophomore he was "Pepper" in Mamma Mia and as a freshman, "The Baker" (understudy) in Into the Woods . This part winter, Brady was also accepted in the All State Jazz Choir. He is looking forward to being a part of KIDS and the experience he will gain from this amazing opportunity." Tickets for the July 27th Southern Door show can be purchased online at the auditorium website.
(◔◡◔) ♥ CENSUS – FILL OUT THE FORM NOW – IT HELPS OUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURE! ♥
Please see the attached document for how to fill out the form online, which is the preferred means. It takes about 7 minutes to complete. To date (3-25-29), Door County has only 17.9% participation compared to the state average of 30%.

The Census data is used to determine federal funding for schools, roads, transportation, social services, emergency readiness, and other public services. It also determines how many congressional representatives we have. The information is completely confidential by federal law.

Census information has ramifications for the next 10 years. It’s been estimated that for every person NOT counted, it costs Wisconsin $2000 in lost federal revenue.
AVAILABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Services currently offered by the Door County Emergency Support Coalition include, but are not limited to:
•food and medication delivery
•answering general and NON-EMERGENCY health questions
•providing emotional support

TO REQUEST NON-EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH SERVICES OR HAVE QUESTIONS, please call (920) 421-9111 or click on this link. "
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
NON-EMERGENCY NEEDS
Volunteers are needed to fill NUMEROUS positions for ALL DAYS and SHIFTS. Examples of roles needed are: call takers; drivers; shoppers; follow-up calls; healthcare professionals to take calls; skilled trade experts/subject matter experts (veterinarians, electricians, plumbers, etc.) for guidance; people who are fluent in other languages. All positions will be NON-CONTACT.
If you or anyone you know would be interested in becoming a volunteer, please call (920) 868-0289 or click on this link .
MESSAGE FROM DOOR COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER



We are asking anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 or has symptoms such as a fever & cough, to please call our hotline as a first step: 920-746-3700.

You will be screened over the phone to determine if you are a candidate for a test. If you are a candidate, the process will be initiated for you to go to our drive-up tent. We have this procedure in place to ensure the health & safety of our community.

Please help us do this important work by following the process on the right.
GET THE FACTS!
Reputable sources for information about COVID-19 are:

Please do not believe everything you read on social media or around the internet. Please visit the websites above for accurate info!
JANDU PUMP PROMOTION AT BRUSSELS GAS STATION TO BENEFIT ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROJECT