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Below you will find news and information about the Republic School District. As a reminder, regular issues of Tiger Talk will be distributed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month during the school year. Two summer issues in June and July will be distributed as well.
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2017-18 Back to School Information
FIRST DAY: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
We'd love to see your first day of school pictures! Please send them to us via private message on Facebook or Twitter. You can also email them to [email protected]. We'll post all those that we receive to social media!
Emailed newsletters were distributed from each building principal on July 24. Be sure to review that information! Also, students riding buses should have received a letter with information from the transportation department.
CLICK HERE for the elementary and RMS supply list. EC needs can be found in the student handbook received during registration and RHS needs will be addressed by teacher the first week of school.
Many back to school events took place last evening, August 7 and also some last week. However, several more will take place tonight, August 8 and they are listed below.
EC:
Tuesday, August 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (come and go):
MPP Full Day Class Open House
Elementary:
Tuesday, August 8, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (come and go): Price, Schofield & Sweeny Open Houses
*Tiger STRIPES will be on site to answer questions, no payments being received.
RMS:
Tuesday, August 8, 5:00-6:30 p.m.: 7th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, August 8, 6:45-8:15 p.m.: 8th Grade Orientation (Chromebook pick-up also)
*See below section for in-person RepMO Ready Parent Orientation dates/times for 6th & 8th grade.
*Incoming 8th graders must get the Tdap and meningococcal vaccines before school begins. You will need to bring proof of immunizations to your school's nurse prior to August 10. For questions contact RMS at 732-3640.
*Tiger TEENS will be on site to answer questions, no payments being received.
RHS:
Tuesday, August 8, 5:00-6:00 p.m.: 9th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, August 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.(come and go): RHS Open House
*All incoming 9th and 12th grade are required to have their Meningococcal vaccine up to date as well as all other immunizations. Proof of these vaccinations must be provided in order to attend school. Please contact your physician or primary care provider for an appointment to vaccinate your child if not already done so.
For questions contact RHS at 732-3650.
*See below section for in-person RepMO Ready Parent Orientation dates/times for 6th & 8th grade.
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Employee Back to School Happenings
Throughout the summer district employees are busy at work preparing for the upcoming school year. Specifically, in the last week we have welcomed an awesome group of new teachers and also kicked off the new year with our annual all employee breakfast and meeting.
Thank you to the many organizations and businesses who participated in the expo portion of our all employee breakfast. We appreciate your continued support!
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| IT Dir. John Howard 25 Years of Service |
The all employee meeting was full of reflection, celebration and focus for the year ahead. Our priorities are to...
1. Take care of our students.
2. Take care of each other.
3. Implement and monitor our CSIP (strategic plan).
Mr. Wistrom challenged employees to accomplish these priorities by developing GRIT (perseverance) with a growth mindset ("I CAN" or "NOT YET" attitude). By employees developing and implementing these practices, our students also will develop GRIT and a growth mindset which will help us continue our mission of "preparing each student for a successful future."
We also took time to celebrate three children whose names have become very familiar to our Republic community...Aubrey, Grayson and Audrey. These little ones have already overcome so much and will continue to overcome in the weeks, months and years ahead. They truly exemplify grit!
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Eat Breakfast and Lunch at School!
 Breakfast and lunch are available daily at school! The menus for August can be viewed at
https://www.republicschools.org/Page/184
. Be sure to place money in your child's meal account via PayPal using the aforementioned link or by sending payment through a sealed envelope with your child to school. Please include your child's name, grade, school and amount paid on the envelope.
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Handbooks & Annual Notifications
Student handbooks are listed under the "resources" tab on each building website. Please be sure to review the information included. You'll be asked to complete a Policy/Procedure Acknowledgement Page indicating you and your student have read and agree to comply with the information in the handbook. Please make sure those are returned to school by August 18. You'll receive this form at school, but another copy can be found
HERE.
Specifically, we would like to call attention to the specific policies listed in the document found
HERE.
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Free/Reduced Meal Applications Available
Applications are now available for free and reduced lunch rates. Please consider completing the application, even if you do not plan to use the benefit.
A new application must be completed each year.
Click HERE for the form.
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Friday Early Release
 As a reminder, every Friday throughout the school year students will be dismissed one hour early for teacher collaboration time. Below are dismissal times for throughout the week at each building level. For more information on Friday Early Release visit
https://www.republicschools.org/fridayearlyrelease.
ELEMENTARY:
Monday-Thursday: Dismiss at 3:30 p.m.
Friday: Dismiss at 2:30 p.m.
RMS:
Monday-Thursday: Dismiss at 2:40 p.m.
Friday: Dismiss at 1:40 p.m.
RHS:
Monday-Thursday: Dismiss at 2:30 p.m.
Friday: Dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
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STRIPES 360 Enrollment Open
 The Republic School District offers quality and affordable student programming during non-school hours through STRIPES 360. Care is offered before and after school daily and during days that school is not in session. The Tiger STRIPES, TEENS and PALS programs will be using online enrollment only for registration.
As a reminder, each year students must re-enroll in this program.
Registration for Tiger STRIPES, TEENS and PALS will require a $30 registration fee along with the first two weeks of tuition. Online or in-person payment is available. A STRIPES 360 staff member will be available at all open houses and orientations to answer questions, but no payments can be accepted at that time. To register for Tiger STRIPES, TEENS and PALS and to learn more about STRIPES 360 programs, visit
republicschools.org/STRIPES360.
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RepMO Ready Update
The district's technology expansion plan, RepMO Ready is making great strides as we plan for the 2017-18 school year. At the start of next school year 3753 devices will be in the hands of students within their classrooms, and 2153 of those devices will be going home with students.
Incoming 6th, 8th and 9-12th grade families, you received communication regarding the required parent orientation. Please be sure to review that information
HERE. Keep in mind that most incoming 9th grade families have met this requirement from last school year. The orientation only needs to be completed one time. In addition to completing this training online you can complete it in person on the following dates. Should you have questions, contact
[email protected].
ACCIDENTAL PROTECTION PLAN FOR TAKE HOME DEVICES
For families interested in purchasing the accidental protection plan for your student's Chromebook, opportunities will be available at the RHS Student Information Day on August 3 and also at 6th and 8th grade Orientations on August 7 & 8.
The deadline to purchase to ensure device coverage for the 2017-18 school year, RMS students must submit payment by August 10 (first day of school) and RHS students by August 17 (the day devices will be distributed). Details about the plan were shared in the parent orientation training. For questions contact
[email protected].
Below is a summary of what to expect for next school year in regards to RepMO Ready! You can also ready more about the entire plan at
republicschools.org/repmoready or by clicking on the infographic at the top left in this section.
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Grandparents' Night
 We are excited to continue the tradition of welcoming grandparents and grand-friends into our EC and elementary buildings this fall! Below are the dates and times for these come and go events. All in attendance will have the opportunity to pick-up a free game pass for the RHS home football game against Webb City on Friday, September 1 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29: Lyon and McCulloch 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29: EC AM classes 5:00-6:00 p.m.
EC PM classes 6:15-715 p.m.
Thursday, August 31: Price, Schofield and Sweeny 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 31: All Day Preschool Class 5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Total Solar Eclipse, August 21
On August 21 the sun will disappear behind the moon for a total solar eclipse! Daylight will turn into twilight, temperatures will drop and massive streamers of light will be seen streaking through the sky around the silhouette of the moon. It is sure to be exciting, and we are thrilled to use this opportunity for an incredible learning experience for our students! Our curriculum leaders and teachers are working on some really fun lessons to take place that day, and ALL students will have special viewing glasses for the big event. More information will be coming your way once school starts!
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Random Student Drug Testing to be Implemented
 After months of research and gathering community feedback, in June the Board of Education approved the implementation of a random student drug testing policy for the 2017-18 school year. As previously communicated, this will impact students in grades 7-12 who participate in the covered activities, athletics and privileges listed in the policy (JFCI) FOUND HERE.
As a reminder, the purpose of this policy is not to levy discipline, but rather to help prevent substance abuse among students, to encourage treatment for students with substance abuse problems, and to ensure that students have the opportunity to attend school and participate in activities in a fair, safe and healthy environment. To read more about the process in which the district followed to implementing this policy CLICK HERE.
Per the policy, each student wishing to participate in covered activities and/or to receive district parking privileges will be required to complete and submit a consent form within the first 10 days of the school year (due August 23) and/or prior to the first day of practice (see the policy for specifics as a second enrollment period is available for RMS students) and/or receiving a parking permit (RHS only). Information on the policy, including a copy of the consent form, was mailed to 7-12 grade families July 17. A copy of the consent form can also be found HERE and on the district website.
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RHS Land Revitalization Project by FFA
 The RHS FFA students are taking on an exciting project! Over the next 18 months the students will be implementing a land revitalization project at RHS. To enhance the usage and visual appeal of the acreage in front of RHS, these students have developed a crop planting and harvesting program. The project will not only increase the aesthetics
of the high school campus, but these students will get a great deal of hands on experience from crop to consumer.
The first step of the project is to spray and kill the current plants. Pardon our progress
and thanks for your patience as the students work to create an even more beautiful and productive campus!
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Required Text Opt-In...If you haven't already!
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: To receive texts from us be sure you have opted in to do so! If you haven't opted in yet, the below directions might help!
*This is especially for incoming kindergarten families and families new to Republic!
If you are pretty confident your cell number is in our system 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.
However, if that does not work please contact the building your child attends to double-check that your number is in our system correctly. If it's not, they 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 our system, 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. Thank you!
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Activity Facility Update
Bids for the activity facility project at RHS were received in late July. Through the reviewal process the Board of Education selected the general contracting bid from Federal Construction at a special meeting on August 1. Final plans are being made to break ground in the near future. The bidding process indicated that the project is expected to be constructed within the initial projected budget and also within the initial given timeline. As previously mentioned, the facility is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2018.
To follow the progress visit
https://www.republicschools.org/constructionupdates
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RHS Counseling Text Notifications
RHS STUDENTS & FAMILIES:
To sign up to receive text notifications from the counseling office text either
@repmo2018
@repmo2019
@repmo2020
@repmo2021
(depending on which grade level you are in)
to 81010 to subscribe!
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Republic Summer 2018 Baseball Program
The Republic Summer Baseball Program will be holding informational meetings for all players interested in playing baseball during the summer of 2018. The meeting for current 6th-8th graders will be
Tuesday, August 15th
, at
6:00 PM
in the RMS Auditorium. The meeting for current 9th-12th graders will be
Thursday, August 17th
, at
6:00 PM
in the RHS Auditorium.
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District & Community Events
On Tuesday, August 8th, 2017, the citizens of Republic will be given the opportunity to vote on the NO TAX INCREASE continuance of a One-Quarter Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax. The original tax, dedicated specifically for stormwater needs, was approved by voters in 1995 and has subsequently been renewed in 1998, 2002, 2007 and 2012. This proposed renewal would allow for the funds to be used for capital improvements needed throughout the City and not solely for stormwater purposes. If approved, this tax will sunset in ten (10) years. For more information, visit the
Capital Improvements Sales Tax
page on the city's website or contact the City at (417) 732-3110.
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Upcoming Dates
August 10: First Day of School
August 29: Grandparents' Night
5:00-6:30, Lyon and McCulloch; 5:00-6:00 EC AM classes; 6:15-7:15 EC PM classes
August 31: Grandparents' Night
5:00-6:30, Price, Schofield & Sweeny; 5:00-6:00 EC all day class
For additional events and dates, visit the district calendar
HERE.
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For questions or comments please contact me via
email or by calling 417-732-3605.
Sincerely,
Josey McPhail Director of Communications
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