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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 Call for Presenters--DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22!
We are excited to partner again this year with Nixa, Ozark and Willard schools to provide a great day of professional learning at STAR Summit on November 7.
 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, 50 minutes each, or one deep-dive and one 50 minute session. The maximum number of sessions that you can present is two 50 minute breakout sessions or one deep-dive session (1 hour 40 minutes).
A more detailed agenda of the entire day will be shared in the upcoming weeks.
Follow the link to submit a proposal:
Call for Presenters will be available through September 22.
For questions or comments please contact:
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RepMO Hero
Have you submitted a nomination for RepMO Hero of the Month? As a reminder, you can nominate ANY EMPLOYEE! He/she does not have to be in your building/department. For the month of September we will be honoring a classified employee who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help reach the district mission of "preparing each student for a successful future."
The RepMO Hero of the Month will receive $500 to be used at his/her discretion to purchase resources for his/her building/department.
In addition, the RepMO Hero of the Month will be recognized at the following month's Board of Education meeting and through district communication channels.
Follow the link below to learn more and to nominate!
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Staff Flu Shot Clinic
Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
High School ---------------------------------------6:30am to 7:30am
Republic Middle School ----------------------8:00am to 9:00am
Lyon Elementary---------------------------------9:30am to 10:30am
Price/Central Office-----------------------------11:15am to 1:15pm
Thursday, October 5th, 2017
Sweeny/Early Childhood-----------------------11:15pm to 1:15pm
Schofield Elementary---------------------------1:30pm to 2:45pm
McCulloch Elementary -------------------------3:00pm to 4:15pm
Things you should know...
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Cost
is covered by your school provided insurance. If you do not have school insurance, you can pay by check or cash, $30 (write check to Cox). Payment is due on that day.
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Transportation/Maintenance
- You may choose any site but you will need to let that building's nurse know.
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All building employees
will sign-up with their building nurse. You can use the other sites but you will need to let your building nurse at time of sign-up.
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All employees
will need to fill out
both
forms located at the links below and bring with you. This will help expedite the process. Our goal is to have you in and out in less than 5 minutes.
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Any pregnant employee
must have in hand the written permission from your ob/gyn in order receive your flu shot here at school.
**No nasal mist, only injection is available and all are Thimerosal-free.
**Questions can be directed to your school's nurse.
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Lyon Students Meet Secretary Zinke
Earlier today 20 fourth grade students from Lyon Elementary had the opportunity to meet United States Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke and Congressman Billy Long at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield!
To celebrate fourth grade students across the country getting into national parks for free throughout this year, Lyon Elementary fourth graders were invited to participate in an art contest to create pieces that will be featured in Wilson's Creek National Battlefield's annual calendar. The 20 students who attended the event today are winners of this contest and will have their artwork featured in the aforementioned calendar set to be released in December 2017.
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Helping Our Own: Students in Need
 Earlier this month three of our students tragically lost their mother.
Dylan Pettet (10th grade)
Liam Vitale (8th Grade)
Keegan Pettet (6th Grade)
These boys are now living with their older brother who is just 22 and a Republic graduate. There are various ways available to assist them should you feel inclined to do so and they are listed below.
GoFundMe page:
Work Day Volunteering & Item Donations:
Meals:
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Football Homecoming September 22
It's football homecoming time! Join us this Friday, September 22 for "Friday Night Lights" as our Republic Tigers take on Neosho. The game begins at 7:00 p.m. and the Homecoming Queen will be crowned at half-time.
Homecoming Candidates: Taytum Carter, Sierra Farr and Kylee Kerr
Homecoming Attendants: Grace Miller (9th), Savannah Whitehead (10th) and Bethany Overturf (11th)
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Staff Accolade: Mr. Overstreet
Republic High School Principal, Tyler Overstreet was named Exemplary Principal of the Year by the Southwest Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. This is an accolade that was voted upon by all members of MASSP which includes high school and middle school principals from all over southwest Missouri. Congratulations, Mr. Overstreet!
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SI Day, September 22
As a reminder, there will be no school for students tomorrow, September 22 for a scheduled school improvement day. For those who have registered (deadline was 4:00 p.m. on 4/20) Cub Care will be available.
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Get FREE Newspapers for Your Classroom!
Republic teachers can get the local
newspaper delivered to their classroom weekly through The Greene County Commonwealth's
Newspapers in Educat
ion 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!
To sign up, email [email protected]
with your name, school and how many copies you will need each week. Digital subscriptions are also available.
**This is a wonderful partnership the Republic Monitor 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!**
SEPTEMBER 30 IS THE DEADLINE.
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RHS Speech & Debate Judges Needed!
The RHS Speech and Debate program is hosting a tournament on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 and they need your help! Would you consider being a volunteer judge to help these students make this event successful? You can view the available volunteer times and sign up using the link below. Questions can be referred to Sarah Petroff at
[email protected].
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American Fidelity 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 18 - October 7
. This is the window of opportunity for employees to change or add
American
Fidelity
products for an effective date of
January 1, 2018
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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.
Specific times in which American Fidelity will be in your building/department will be sent to you by your building secretary or supervisor. You will then be able to sign up for a time to review their products.
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Free Learning Resources & Events
The City of Springfield's Interpreters' Coalition of Springfield/Greene County has put together the following resources that are free to educators in our area.
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| CLICK to see the full resource guide. |
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District & Community Events
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Upcoming Dates
September 21: RHS End of Progress 2
September 21: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Central Office
September 22: School Improvement Day, No School for Students
September 22: Football Homecoming
September 29: 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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