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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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HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!
We hope your 2016-17 school year is off to a great start. Thanks to each of you for helping create a welcoming learning environment for our students. It is shaping up to be a great year becaue of your efforts!
#studentfocusedrepmodriven
#repmoclimbers
Today is also Mr. Wistrom's birthday! If you see him in the halls, be sure to wish him a happy 29th! =)
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Friday Early Release Tomorrow, 8/12
As a reminder, we will host our first Friday Early Release tomorrow, August 12. 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.
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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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Videos for Required Training Due Tomorrow
As a reminder, please make sure you have completed the online annual training videos and signed the completion form before the end of the day
tomorrow, August 12. Specifically, this is for teachers, administrators, paras, aides and secretaries. Employees outside of these employee groups have already completed the requirements during your back to school meetings. There are approximately 120 minutes of videos. Please contact your supervisor/principal with questions.
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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, but the office area renovation is taking shape and will provide 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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Parking at Central Office
Regular food deliveries will begin Monday, August 8 to our buildings. Specifically, on the back side of Price Elementary near the Central Office entrance. In advance, we appreciate you not blocking the loading dock when parking.
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District & Community Events
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Upcoming Dates
August 12: First Early Release Friday, K-12 students dismissed 1 hour early
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
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