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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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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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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
- RHS: October 18 at 6:30 a.m.
- Sweeny/EC: November 15 at 7:30 a.m. (at Sweeny)
- RMS: December 6 at 6:30 a.m. (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
- Price: January 10 at 7:30 a.m.
- RHS: February 14 at 6:30 a.m.
- Schofield: March 7 at 7:30 a.m.
- RMS: April 11 at 6:30 a.m.
- McCulloch: May 9 at 7:30 a.m.
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Employee Flu Shots, 10/12 & 10/13
Employee Flu Shots will be on October 12th and 13th.
Please sign up with your building's nurse. The deadline 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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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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Emergency Communication: Lockout vs. Lockdown
To appropriately communicate various situations that could potentially take place
throughout the school year, two specific terms will be utilized:
lockout
and
lockdown
. These terms have very different meanings and very different procedures that will take place when implemented. Our goal is to effectively communicate what is taking place in our buildings during these various situations, and we felt these two terms most accurately will help in achieving this goal.
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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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
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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