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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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Star Summit, 11/8
We are excited to partner again this year with Nixa, Ozark and Willard schools to provide a great day of professional learning on November 8.
STAR
Summit will begin at James River Church, where all educators will hear keynote presenter, Eric Sheninger, speak on personalization, student ownership and student investment. After lunch, breakout sessions will occur at both Nixa and Ozark schools.
 The CIA Department is currently securing presenters at all grade levels and all content areas. Please consider presenting at the event! If you have prepared training for local PD, have something unique happening in your classroom, or just want to share your great instructional and technological ideas -
WE NEED YOU!
You may present up to two sessions - it can even be the same topic - and be paid $50 per session! You can even present with a friend and split the $50! OR you may consider doing a "Deep Dive" session that spans across two sessions. There will be 3 breakout sessions, 45 minutes each. A more detailed agenda of the entire day will be shared in the upcoming weeks.
Follow the link to submit a proposal:
STAR Summit 2016 Call for Presenters
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Call for Presenters will be available through September 23.
To combat the traffic issues encountered last year, be watching for a FUN Twitter Carpool Challenge! Prizes!
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Lockout vs. Lockdown
At the beginning of the school year Director of Safety and Security, Darrell Rader led each of our buildings in active shooter trainings. During these exercises Officer Rader explained that we will be using some new vocabulary when it comes to responding to various situations. Below are definitions of a lockout vs. a lockdown. We will be sharing this information with our families as well to make sure everyone has a clear understanding of the procedures behind these terms.
Lockout
A lockout will take place when there is an incident or situation where there is no direct danger or threat
perceived toward students, employees, or school facilities. Business as usual will continue to take place within our school building walls. However, students are brought inside from any outdoor activities and
doors are additionally secured.
It is important to note that our buildings operate daily in near-lockout status. Perimeter doors are locked and visitors are screened at the building's entrance.
Example of a lockout situation: A neighboring district is in lockdown. As a precaution we may put our buildings into a lockout due to community unrest until the situation is resolved.
Lockdown
A lockdown will take place when there is a situation or the district has received information regarding a potential threat to students and employees. Internal procedures, which are practiced throughout the year, are implemented. Emergency personnel may be called on site to assist.
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Chats with Chance Schedule
Mr. Wistrom will continue what is now the tradition of "Chats with Chance." Each month Mr. Wistrom will visit a building to host conversations with employees. These meetings are casual opportunities where employees can visit with Mr. Wistrom regarding any topic of their choice. Building libraries will be the location of these meetings.
ALL employees are invited to EVERY meeting if you'd like to attend! Mr. Wistrom looks forward to visiting with many of you through this opportunity!
CHATS WITH CHANCE SCHEDULE
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Lyon: September 13 at 7:30 a.m.
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RHS: October 18 at 6:30 a.m.
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Sweeny/EC: November 15 at 7:30 a.m. (at Sweeny)
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RMS: December 6 at 6:30 a.m. (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
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Price: January 10 at 7:30 a.m.
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RHS: February 14 at 6:30 a.m.
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Schofield: March 7 at 7:30 a.m.
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RMS: April 11 at 6:30 a.m.
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McCulloch: May 9 at 7:30 a.m.
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Employment Opportunities
We have several job opportunities available on our district team. If you know anyone interested, please share these opportunities with them.
Click HERE for details.
Positions available:
Special Olympics coaches
Assistant RMS track and freshman baseball coaches
STRIPES Site Leader and staffers
Food service workers
Custodians
Instructional aides
Paraprofessionals
Bus drivers
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Grandparents' Night
We are excited to continue the tradition of Grandparents' Night for our preschool through fifth grade students. It is always a pleasure to welcome our students' grandparents and grand "friends" to our buildings! Below is the schedule for this year's come and go events. A free admission ticket will be given to any grandparent and EC or elementary student who would like to attend the RHS football game on Friday, September 16 against Ozark starting at 7:00 p.m.
*EC and elementary teachers, please share with your families.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15:
EC Morning Classes: 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Lyon and McCulloch: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
EC Afternoon Classes: 6:00-6:45 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:
EC MPP Class: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Price, Schofield and Sweeny: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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Web Pages & Email Signatures
Please make sure you are updating the web pages you are in charge of on a regular basis. Our website is a "window" into our classrooms, schools, groups/teams and departments. We sure want to make sure what is on our web pages is reflective of the great things going on inside! If you need assistance, please make an appointment with the educational technology specialist in your building.
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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Get Free Newspapers for Your Classroom!
The Greene County Commonwealth isn't just for adults!
Republic teachers can get the local newspaper delivered to their classroom
weekly through The Greene County Commonwealth's Newspapers in Education program.
NIE introduces newspapers to young readers and helps teachers bring the
community into their classrooms.
Classroom subscriptions will be delivered weekly, September through April.
Newspapers are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis; so, don't wait
to sign up!
***This is a wonderful partnership the Greene County Commonwealth offers to our classrooms. We just ask that if you choose to use this service, you keep in mind the nature of content that can sometimes be included might not be appropriate for every grade level. Thank you!***
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District & Community Events
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Upcoming Dates
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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