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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, November 6
Earlier this week STAR Summit attendees should have received an email invitation to register for sessions. If you did not, please contact Jennie Ritter, Jennifer Renegar or Stephanie Long.
After clicking on the invite, the participant will be required to create a password. The attendee can then register for sessions. All attendees MUST register with their school email address for the sessions they plan to attend. Attendees will be allowed to change their sessions if sessions are not full. In addition, attendees can join a wait-list for any sessions that are full. When registering for sessions, look for "R" or "W" to be sure to register for the sessions at your designated location or you can filter by site.
**Presenters, please register for your own session(s).
- REPUBLIC SITE - 6th - 12th Grade, 6-12 Fine Arts, 6-12 Librarians, 6-12 Counselors, K-12 Health/PE, ROTC, 6-12 Computers, 6-12 SPED, 6-12 Gifted, Foreign Language, 7-12 CTE - Career Technical Education (FACS, Vocational Business, Vo-Ag, Industrial Tech, Marketing, Building Trades)
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WILLARD SITE -
PreK - 5th Grade
, K-5 Fine Arts, K-5 Librarians, K-5 SPED, OT/PT and SLPs, K-5 Counselors, Reading Recovery, K-5 Gifted, K-5 Computers, Early Childhood, K-12 ELL
This registration process will be through Sched, and attendees may want to access the Sched app on their phones to have access to the event and their schedule. The app can be found in the Apple Store or through Google Play. Attendees should search for "Sched." They will be required to search for the event. Search for: STAR Summit. You will be allowed to see sessions, but must log in to access, create, or edit your personal schedule.
SCHEDULE
8:00-8:20 Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:30-11:30 Breakout and Deep Dive Sessions
8:30-9:20 Session 1
9:30-10:20 Session 2
10:30-11:20 Session 3
11:30-1:30 Lunch
1:00 James River Church Doors Open
#MOSTARSUMMIT
The official Twitter hashtag for the event is #mostarsummit. Join the conversation!
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FREE Student Flu Vaccine Clinic, 10/29 & 10/30
The Republic School District, in cooperation with Jordan Valley Community Health Center, is offering a seasonal flu vaccine to any child at no-cost, as supply allows.
The following conditions would prevent children from receiving the flu vaccine: allergy to vaccine components and moderate or severe illnesses.
If you are interested in your child receiving the inactivated influenza vaccine (flu shot), please complete and sign a consent form and return to your school nurse by
October 24th. You may print the consent form,
CLICK HERE. It is also located on the district website or ask your school nurse for a form.
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact your school nurse.
DATES/LOCATIONS OF FREE FLU VACCINE CLINIC:
October 29th, 2018
High School 8:00-10:00
McCulloch/Schofield 10:30-12:30
Price 1:00-3:00
October 30th, 2018
Middle School 8:00-10:00
Sweeny 10:30-1:30
EC 11:30-12:30
Sweeny 12:30-1:30
Lyon 1:45-3:15
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STRIPES 360 Security Update
Just as during normal school hours, the safety and security of our students is also a top priority during STRIPES 360 programming hours. Because of this commitment, beginning Monday, October 22 there will be new security measures put in place when dropping off and picking up students from Tiger STRIPES at the elementary schools.
In order to gain access to Tiger STRIPES, you will need to ring a doorbell which will let Tiger STRIPES staff know that you are there to drop-off or pick-up students. When STRIPES staff hear the bell they will unlock the door remotely. As an added security measure staff will have a live feed of the security camera monitoring the entrance. The entrance and pick-up locations will remain the same as in the past. A doorbell, camera and associated signage will just be added. As with any change, we know this will take a little getting used to. However, we feel this added security measure will be a tremendous asset to the families we serve. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we move to this change beginning Monday, October 22.
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Patron Survey, October 22-November 2
It's survey time in Republic! Beginning October 22 and running through November 2 we will be asking district K-12 parents and guardians for their feedback (EC will have a separate survey in November). Please plan to complete that survey if you have a student in district. The data collected assists us in knowing how well we are meeting the needs of those we serve!
Teachers, we really need your help promoting the survey! Please take time during the open period of the survey to send the survey link (coming next week) and associated information to your parents encouraging them to complete it. Be watching for more information! Thanks in advance!
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People Helping People Luncheon
Thank you for supporting People Helping People, Republic (click here to learn more about PHP) again this year. Our annual soup luncheon will be held on November 1st. Lunches will be delivered to your building.
The cost will be $7 for homemade soup, sandwich, cookies, and a McAlister's drink. Orders must be completed using the form found at the link below prior to October 26th.
You will need to get the money to your building secretary before lunches are delivered on Thursday, November 1, 2018.
Your options this year will be:
Soup: potato, vegetable beef, cheesy potato, chili, or chicken noodle
Sandwiches: turkey & cheese, ham & cheese, or chicken salad on croissant
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RMS Emailed Progress Reports & Grade Cards Begin 10/19
 To help parents more quickly and efficiently receive progress reports and grade cards, Republic Middle School will be moving to electronic distribution starting Friday, October 19. This means that your student's grades will be sent to the email address we have on file for you on the appropriate dates. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
It's REALLY important we have the correct email (and other contact information) on file for you to ensure you receive this information. To check it out, click on the "Parent Portal" icon on the website or choose this icon inside the Republic School District mobile app. As a reminder, to login use the email address you have provided to the district and enter the password you have created. If you've forgotten it, simply click on the "forgot password" button and follow the prompts. You can find this information under the "Update Household Data" icon. Any changes you submit will be sent to the RMS office for final approval.
If it's the day of distribution and you've confirmed we have the correct email address, but still don't receive the report, check your spam file.
As always, grades will also be available by logging in to Canvas and on the parent portal.
If you have any questions, please contact the RMS office as we are happy to assist!
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Substitute Teacher Technology Usage Reminders
Below is a list of information shared with substitute teachers on how to use district technology.
Please take special note that substitutes are not allowed to use teacher usernames/passwords. All subs have a district account, and building secretaries have that information available. If a sub forgets their password a tech request needs to be submitted and the password will be reset by the IT Department.
However, long-term subs are set-up differently with appropriate technology and SISK12 permissions. Please work with your building administrator on those needs.
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Employee Athletic Pass Reminder
Employee passes are good for free admission to regular season Republic Middle School and Republic High School home athletic events. They will not be accepted for tournaments and district/state events. Passes are good for the employee and their immediate family (employee, spouse, and dependent elementary/middle/high school students). As always, the employee must be present for the pass to be accepted.
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istrict & Community Events
Find More on Peachjar HERE!
All elementary buildings are collecting new socks to donate to local charities throughout the month of October. Send new socks in with a student or drop off at any elementary office!
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Upcoming Dates
October 18: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Central Office
October 19: K-12 Grade Cards Distributed
November 5: Fall Break
November 6: STAR Summit, No School for Students
November 21-23: Thanksgiving Break
For additional dates, please view the website calendar
HERE.
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Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Republic School District |
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