Dear Southern Door Elementary Families,
Thank you to all families who were able to participate in our Family Literacy Night Read-a-Thon held on March 3! Your participation and involvement means a lot to our students and staff! The event ended up raising $2,068.75 for our on-going elementary/middle school playground project, which we hope to complete this summer! We appreciate our two main sponsors, Renard’s Cheese and Southern Door Parents Involved in Education.
In total, we have now raised $278,459.07 for the new playground equipment and have a remaining balance of $58,405.59. If you’d still like to make a donation, please make checks payable to Southern Door County School District. Donations may be sent to school with your child and given to a classroom teacher or mailed to 2073 County Road DK, Brussels, WI 54204. Donations may also be submitted online using the Paypal account (PayPal.Me/SouthernDoorSchools). If you are aware of any additional grant funding opportunities or employee match programs, please contact me to share more information.
Together in education,
Cory Vandertie
Principal
Highlights of this month’s Parents Make the Difference Newsletter (see attached)
Spark your children’s interest in reading by being a role model
Four ways to strengthen your child’s character
Research shows nutrition is linked to academic performance
Are you helping your child deal with frustration?
Women’s history month is a great time to read a biography
March weather activities can teach your child science skills
A peaceful home environment promotes a sense of well-being
Test-taking tips can boost your child’s test scores
Help your child review graded tests and make adjustments
Reduce your child’s test anxiety with four proven strategies
Important Elementary Dates:
March 18 – Early Release Day 11:55am
March 19 & 20 – No School
March 26 & 27 – K-4 Music Concert 1:00pm
April 2 – Fine Arts Festival 5:30-7:30pm
April 9 – Early Release Day 11:55am
April 10 & 13 – No School
April 14-May 1 – Forward Exam State Testing Window for Students in Grades
3-5
April 27-May 1 – Missoula Children’s Theatre-The Emperor's New Clothes
May 12 – 5/6 Spring Music Concert 7:00pm