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Republic School District Families,
As a reminder, these Tiger Talk e-newsletters will be distributed on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month during the school year and as needed in the summer. Have a great rest of your week!
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Daily Wellness Check
Each day we are asking families to do a wellness check of all students before they
come to school. Employees will be doing this as well. Following these guidelines will
help everyone stay healthy!
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 RepMO Return to Learn
The Republic School District has created a three phase RepMO Return to Learn Plan for the 2020-21 school year in response to COVID19. The plan is outlined in the RepMO Return to Learn Phases Handbook. Our goal is to remain in phase 1 as much as possible throughout the school year. However, it is possible that we will need to move to phase 2 or 3 depending on community spread, district absences and guidance from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. There are various scenarios in which we could see phase movement. For example, it is possible that phases could vary among partial classrooms, full classrooms, single buildings or the entire district.
We will do our best to inform families as far in advance as possible of an upcoming phase change. However, we high recommend families come up with a back up childcare plan that can be quickly implemented.
Although the handbook mentioned above is all inclusive, THIS FAQ DOCUMENT pulls out some of the most frequent questions we receive. In addition, patrons can visit republicschools.org/healthupdates for the district's response to COVID19 and a case tracker that's updated weekly.
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Phase 2: Siblings with Different Last Names can Request Same Group
The Republic School District's goal is to remain in phase 1 as much as possible during the 2020-21 school year. However, if the need arises to move to phase 2 (which includes an alternating day schedule) K-12 students will be split into two different groups based on their last name. Students with last names A-K are group A and would attend seated instruction on Monday and Tuesday, and learn virtually Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Students with last names L-Z are group B and would attend seated instruction Thursday and Friday, and would learn virtually Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Siblings with different last names can be placed in the same group based on the last name of the oldest student in the family. For families in this situation that would like to request for all of your students to be in the same group, please call the school office of the student(s) that need to be moved BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. If we do not receive a request by this date we will assign students to a group based on their last name.
For a full description of phase 2 and the entire RepMO Return to Learn plan CLICK HERE. This information is being shared in an effort for the district to be proactive. At this time, the district is prepared to stay in phase 1.
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 FREE Breakfast & Lunch for ALL Students Starting 9/9
EXCITING NEWS! The Republic School District has received a USDA waiver allowing us to provide ALL STUDENTS FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH starting Wednesday, September 9!!! This program is expected to continue through December or until funds run out. We are grateful to be able to offer this to our families! #repmoproud
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Social Media Highlights #repmoproud
As a reminder, you can find Republic School District on Facebook and Twitter! In addition, all buildings and the STRIPES 360 program have a Facebook pages. RMS and RHS also have Twitter accounts, and RHS is on Instagram. Check them out! Here are a few highlights:
SEPTEMBER 8:
 The following RHS volleyball games will be rescheduled as a student associated with the team was one of our positive COVID19 cases that was reported Monday evening. Currently, 23 students and 2 employees associated with the volleyball program are in quarantine. In case you're curious, all athletes are required to mask when not being physically active during practice and while on the sidelines during games. Although masking helps slow the spread of COVID19, health officials indicate it does not prevent exposures from having to quarantine. We wish them good health as they are away from school and look forward to having them back on the court soon!
Tues Sept 8 vs Glendale: Make-up date is Mon Sept 28
Thurs Sept 10 at Mtn Grove: Make-up date is TBA
Mon Sept 14 at McDonald County: Make-up date is TBA
Tues Sept 15 vs Camdenton: Make-up date is Mon Oct 5
SEPTEMBER 3:
RHS students in Principles of Biomedical Science investigated the mock crime scene of Anna Garcia. Over the next few weeks they will analyze the evidence and make a conclusion about what happened at the scene. ��
Also, students in Human Body Systems reviewed directional and regional terms using their manikins. It's been a great start to school! #repmoproud
SEPTEMBER 2:
McCulloch 4th grade is completing an engineering unit! They made paper airplanes and tested their designs. ✈ Learning is fun! #repmoproud
AUGUST 31:
Students in Mrs. Lockmiller's class at RMS participated in a "Behind the Mask" activity where they created a self-portrait of themselves with and without their masks! Students then wrote about what makes them special to share with the class. Students enjoyed getting to know each other and the person behind the mask! #repmoproud
AUGUST 31:
SHOUT OUT to our awesome Maintenance Department! They created 412 of these plexiglass table dividers to be used in classrooms across our district as an additional germ barrier. We are so thankful for their hard work! #repmoproud
AUGUST 26:
Thank you to the Colston Foundation for donating these bottles of water for students who come to school without a pre-filled water bottle. We appreciate you! #repmoproud
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Masks & Face Coverings
We're so #repmoproud of the way our students and employees have been masking up to help slow the spread of COVID19! Below are some reminders on masking best practices.
Our district policy requires anyone in 4th grade or older to wear a mask when social distancing is not possible.This includes during the school day, for extra-curricular and athletic events and for essential visitors. Although not required, we HIGHLY ENCOURAGE students younger than 4th grade to wear masks as well.
Also, ALL students must wear a mask when riding a school bus.
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 Friday Early Release
Each Friday (during phase 1) throughout the school year full day preschool through 12th grade students will dismiss one hour early for teacher collaboration time. Please keep this in mind when planning your student's after school plans. For details visit https://www.republicschools.org/fridayearlyrelease. Also, Tiger STRIPES will be available at no extra cost to families already enrolled from 2:30-3:30 and/or a cost of $4.00 per weekly release day for students needing care until 4:30 p.m. To attend Tiger STRIPES, families will need to sign up in advance. Registration details can be found at https://www.republicschools.org/STRIPES360. *Should we need to implement phase 2 or 3, teacher collaboration time would take place on Wednesdays and therefore school would be in session for students through the normal dismissal time on Fridays.
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 Apply for Free/Reduced Meals
Applications are now available for free and reduced meal. 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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Athletics & Activities Guidelines for Parents/Students
The graphic below indicates all guidelines for our students participating in athletics and activities this fall along with all spectators who attend school events. Here are a few highlights for our spectators:
- Masks/face coverings are REQUIRED for those in 4th grade and older and HIGHLY recommended for those younger when social distancing is not possible. Specifically, please make sure you wear your "mask on the move" as you find your seat at events, visit the concession stand, etc.
- Republic School District will utilize the facility capacity guidelines set by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department to determine the number of spectators allowed to attend athletic/activity events.
- Through October 2020 this will mean that events held in Republic will not exceed 50% capacity. Based on historical attendance data, we do not feel maxing our capacity will be an issue. However, capacity will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
- Take note that as students travel and compete across the region, the spectator capacity will vary by facility/community.
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Every Monday RMS and RHS will post a list of events for the week on their websites and social media pages. This list will include any facility capacity restrictions.
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District and Community Announcements
Below are the signs you will see on the entrances of our facilities. Keep in mind, only essential visitors will be allowed and must follow these protocols.
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Upcoming Dates
September 11: End of Progress 1 for RMS & RHS
September 18: Progress 1 Reports Distributed for RMS & RHS
September 23: End of Progress 1 for Elementary
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For questions or comments please contact Republic School District by calling 417-732-3605.
Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Director of Communications
Republic School District
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