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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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Employee Flu Clinic, 10/12 and 10/13
Employee Flu Shots will be on October 12th and 13th.
Please sign up with your building's nurse. The deadline to sign up is Friday, October 7.
Bus drivers and maintenance workers may choose any building. Please see that building's nurse to sign up. The district's Aetna insurance will cover the cost of the employee vaccine.
10/12/16
RHS 6:30-7:30 a.m.
RMS 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Price 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Lyon 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
10/13/16
Sweeny & EC 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Schofield 2:00-3:00 p.m.
McCulloch 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Things you need to know:
*The shot is quadrivalent (covers the 4 strains). The mist is not available this year, only the shot.
*Pregnant moms can only receive the shot if they have a letter in hand from their ob/gyn doctor at the time of the shot.
*All shot recipients must have a the insurance claim form already filled out with insurance information. Also, you must have the consent form completed as well.
*Spouses and adult children on the employees' Aetna plan can receive the shot. However, no minor children can receive the vaccination. Spouses and adult children must have their insurance card in hand and the paperwork filled out just as the employee needs to. Those without the school's insurance can pay $30 to get the flu shot. Checks can be made to CoxHealth Pharmacy.
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CLICK HEREfor more information about the flu shot.
A FREE student flu vaccine clinic will take place on October 25 & 27 in partnership with Jordan Valley Health Systems.
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Proposed Activity Facility
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American Fidelity Assurance Visits
American Fidelity Assurance Company representatives will be in the district to provide the yearly employee benefit package review. This review is provided annually to all employees who work 20 hours or more, which include voluntary benefits offered through payroll deduction, plus the benefits of Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan. Open enrollment for ancillary products will be September 19 - October 7. This is the window of opportunity for employees to change or add American Fidelity products for an effective date of January 1, 2017.
Each employee who qualifies (20 hours or more, double route bus drivers, and part-time retirees) for the 125 benefit program must sign off that they have been given the opportunity to view available products offered. Please know that no one should feel pressured to sign up for any product. This is the only opportunity for individuals who want added insurance to sign up for these benefits/services. The Individual meetings are mandatory to eligible employees in order to keep the district compliant with the legal IRS guidelines.
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Football Homecoming TOMORROW, 9/30
Football Homecoming is TOMORROW EVENING Friday, September 30! Crowning of the queen will take place during half-time of the varsity game, which begins at 7:00 p.m. The Tigers will take on Branson. A dance for RHS students will also take place from 9:30-11:30 p.m.
The 2016 Homecoming candidates and attendants are as follows:
Senior candidate: Taylor Fergen escort Jase Houchin
Senior candidate: Sydney Gill escort Jared Wininger
Senior candidate: Jasey Overholser escort Mitchell Coiner
Freshman attendant: Emilee Sullivan escort Blake Hulland
Sophomore attendant: Abigail Williams escort Quinn Prater
Junior attendant: Kaylin Glenn escort Jesse Vlaarkamp
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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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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
The tradition of Pumpkin Daze in Republic continues on
Saturday, October 1
. Plan to attend this celebration of fall on Republic's historic Main Street!
Pumpkin Daze would like to invite YOU, as a school
employee to participate in the
PIE EATING
CONTEST!
Mr. Wistrom will be participating...Who wants to join him? It's at 12:30 p.m. at the main stage. Wouldn't it be fun to have a group from each building?! Contact Cheri Hamilton at
cheri@pcdengineers.com
or by calling 417-839-2351!
Have you checked out the City of Republic's Facebook page? If not, go give them a "Like!"
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Upcoming Dates
September 30: RHS Progress Reports Distributed
September 30: Football homecoming, crowning at halftime of varsity game (starts at 7:00 p.m.)
October 19-November 2: Major Saver Discount Card Fundraiser (EC-8th grade)
October 21: 6-12 Grade Cards Distributed
October 31-November 4: Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences (K-5 Grade Cards Distributed)
For additional dates, please view the website calendar
HERE.
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Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Republic School District |
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