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January 3, 2019
In This Issue
Preparing Each Student for a Successful Future

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. 
Welcome Back!
We hope your 2019 is off to a great start, and that your first day with students back in district is a great one! May this year bring good fortune & happiness to you, your family and friends!
Next Chats with Chance, January 8
Be sure to join us for the next Chats with Chance on Tuesday, January 8 at Sweeny Elementary! As a reminder, ALL employees are invited to ANY of the Chats with Chance events. These are casual opportunities to visit with Dr. Wistrom. See you there!

Upcoming Events:
January 8: Sweeny library at 7:30 a.m.
January 22: Early Childhood classroom at 7:30 a.m.
February 12: RHS library at 6:30 a.m.
March 5: Price library at 7:30 a.m.
April 2: RMS library 6:30 a.m.
May 7: Schofield library 7:30 a.m.

Special Olympics Basketball Game, February 7: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Republic Special Olympics Sports Program will be hosting its 4th annual home basketball game and skills competition at RMS! We will welcome Bolivar and possibly Ozark for the event.  home and away game series for the 2017-18 season. If you are interested in volunteering CLICK HERE to sign up! (there are two tabs)

What: Special Olympics Home Basketball Game & Skills Competition
When: Thursday February 7th, 2019
Where: Republic Middle School
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm


Early Retirement or Resignation Notification Incentive, $1,000 Deadline January 7
In order to secure the best possible candidate pool, the Board of Education is offering an  early retirement or  resignation incentive of $1,000 to any certificated professional staff member who submits retirement or  resignation notification by the end of the day January 7. The  resignation or retirement must be effective for next school year.

This incentive is included in Board of Education policy  GCPB, and will be available annually although the monetary amount is subject to change.
Bus Drivers & Substitutes Needed

Help the district find outstanding new drivers and earn some extra cash!
For any individuals current employees refer to the district who are hired for a bus driving position, complete their first 90 days of employment and submit THIS FORM with their application at the time they apply, YOU as the referral will receive $100!
Cooperative Advanced Degrees
Republic School District is excited to partner with local universities to provide specific benefits to Republic educators interested in seeking advanced degrees. Sign up to begin next semester!
Updated Printing Notifications
During Winter Break the IT Department implemented several new software policies in regards to printing. Due to this, it is suggested that you restart your computer if it was left up and running during break.

Now, when you print to the Color Follow Me queues, you will be asked if you are sure if you want to print in color. If you print more than four pages to the Black and White Follow Me queue, and are set to print single sided, you will be asked if you want to change it to duplex (double sided).

If you have problems with printing to the color printers, please submit a support request, and the IT Department will get the issue resolved as soon as possible.
District & Community Events
CLICK on the image to order tickets.
Upcoming Dates
January 3: Second semester begins
January 4: K-12 Grade Cards Distributed
January 18: RHS End of Progress 7
January 21: No school for MLK Day OR 1st Snow Make-Up Day
January 25: RHS Progress 7 Reports Distributed

**Every Friday during the regular school year students are dismissed one hour early for teacher collaboration time. Visit https://www.republicschools.org/fridayearlyrelease for details.** 

 
For additional dates, please view the website calendar HERE         
For questions or comments please contact [email protected] or call extension 6008.
  
Sincerely,
  
Josey McPhail
Republic School District