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Preparing Each Student for a Successful Future
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As a reminder, the Staff Communicator will be distributed each Thursday that we are in session, and two summer issues are also distributed. Archived copies can be found on the "Communications Department" web page.
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One Week Down!
As a recap from our all employee meeting, Kim Cole and Debbie Lynn were the winners of $50 gift cards courtesy of Central Bank!
#studentfocusedrepmodriven
#repmoclimbers
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Friday Early Release Tomorrow, 8/19
As a reminder, Friday Early Release will take place tomorrow, August 19. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade will be released one hour early using the below schedule. Building leaders will provide directions for teachers. More information can be found at http://www.republicschools.org/fridayearlyrelease.
RHS Dismissal: 1:30 p.m.
RMS Dismissal: 1:40 p.m.
Elementary Dismissal: 2:30 p.m.
*Teachers, please use your classroom communication tools to remind families about early releases.
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Have You Opted In to Receive Texts?
To receive texts from the district for important announcements like school closings, emergencies and upcoming events be sure you have opted in to do so!
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT YET OPTED IN:
If you are pretty confident your cell number is in SISK12 first try manually texting "Y" to code 67587. If that goes through, you will receive a confirmation text letting you know you are signed up to receive future texts. If that works, you are good to go.
upcoming events be sure you have opted in to do so!
However, if that does not work please contact Shawna Laffoon (shawna.laffoon@republicschools.org) at Central Office
to double-check that your number is in SISK12 correctly. If it's not, she will manually put it in the system and then you should receive the opt-in message the next day.
If your number is already in SISK12, the issue is most likely with your wireless carrier. In that case you will need to contact your wireless provider and let them know you are unable to receive SMS messages. They should be able to turn them on.
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Transcripts for Graduate Level Courses
All teachers taking graduate level courses, toward a next higher degree to move an educational step on the salary schedule, must have an official transcript into Sheryl Blankenship at Central by August 20 per board policy GCBA-R1.
Some universities have an option of online transcripts through the National Student Clearinghouse. These transcripts are considered official since they are downloaded through a secure link from their database. Scanned transcripts from the employee are not considered official. Contact
sheryl.blankenship@republicschools.org with questions.
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"Creating a New Vision for Teacher Preparation" Discussion
On August 12 Elementary Curriculum Specialist, Jennie Ritter, was Republic's representative at a ground-breaking discussion hosted by the MSU College of Education titled "Creating a New Vision for Teacher Preparation." MSU and DESE led this discussion which centered around the possibility of a state-wide model for year-long internships for student teachers.
As many of you know, Republic is one of four schools who have piloted this concept in at least one elementary school. The idea is that year-long internships help to better prepare college students who want to become teachers in comparison to the traditional semester-long teaching experience.
It is exciting to be part of such progressive discussions that could lead to state-wide implementation! Thanks for being our "seat at the table," Mrs. Ritter!
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Email Signatures
To create a cohesive look for our district, all employees' email signatures should reflect the example below. In the "general" area of email settings, employees should scroll down to the "signature" area. Type in their name, position, the building located in, the address and a building phone number. Please use the "normal" size "sans serif" font in black. Bold your name. Above your name click on the "insert image" icon (looks like little mountains), and it will prompt you for a URL. Copy and paste the following:
http://www.republicschools.org/cms/lib8/MO01910112/Centricity/Domain/683/logoFit.pngÂ
and select "Select." Scroll to the very bottom and select "Save Changes."
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Security Facility Upgrades
Over the summer many facility projects were tackled throughout the district! Specifically, we want to call attention to the upgrades that were implemented to address student and employee safety.
At RHS a new safety vestibule was created to mimic those in our other buildings. In addition, the walkway between the outer buildings at RHS and the main building were connected with fencing.
The middle school received several updates. Specifically, the office renovation provides a more secure and workable space for the building.
We are also very excited about the upgraded radio system we are putting in place. The old system was 20 years old and beyond its lifespan. Behind McCulloch Elementary we have a new radio tower. This new system provides us with strong communication to the outskirts, and beyond, of our district boundaries. Specifically, it allows all buildings to communicate with one another more clearly than the old system. In addition, multiple channels provide building specific radio traffic options.
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Employee Athletic Passes
You should be receiving employee passes from your building administrators. The pass will be good for free admission to regular season Junior High and High School home athletic events. They will not be accepted for tournaments and district/state events. Reminder that the passes are good for your immediate family including spouse and children. The employee must be present for the pass to be accepted. At Friday night football games please come through the pass gate located at the main gate. At all other events you can show the pass at the admission table. We hope to see you at the games. Thanks!
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District & Community Events
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Upcoming Dates
September 5: District Closed in Observance of Labor Day
September 9: RHS Progress Reports Distributed
September 15: Grandparent's Night at Lyon, McCulloch and EC
September 16: Grandparent's Night at Price, Schofield, Sweeny and EC's MPP Class
September 16: K-8 Progress Reports Distributed
September 23: No School for Students, School Improvement Day
September 30: RHS Progress Reports Distributed
For additional dates, please view the website calendar
HERE.
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Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Republic School District |
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