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December 10, 2019
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Hello from Republic School District! Tiger Talk is an e-newsletter distributed the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month during the school year. Thanks for reading! Archives can be found HERE.
Winter Break
The Republic School District will be closed for Winter Break on December 23-January 2. In addition, students will not attend school on Friday, January 3 for a teacher work day. The second semester will begin on Monday, January 6. For families in need of childcare, Cub Care through the STRIPES 360 program will be available for kindergarten through 8th grade students on limited days throughout this break. Visit https://www.republicschools.org/Page/1144 for more information.

Winter Escape
Winter weather season is upon us! In most cases, if school is closed due to inclement weather, the Winter Escape program through STRIPES 360 is available for K-8 students in need of childcare. Advanced registration is open now by clicking HERE.

OTC Inclement Weather Information for RHS Students Enrolled at OTC 
When OTC is in session and students' high schools close due to inclement weather
 
When students' sending high schools are closed due to inclement weather and OTC is in session, the Career Center does not require students from those sending schools to be in attendance and does not encourage students to drive on their own in hazardous weather conditions. The primary concern during inclement weather is the safety of our students. Good judgment is essential in the individual's decision whether to travel during potentially hazardous conditions. Students' whose schools are closed to inclement weather when OTC is in session will be reported as absent from OTC even though they are not required to attend OTC. Students are encouraged to communicate, in a timely manner, with their instructors anytime they are absent. The instructor will provide guidance about missed coursework and assignments.


District & Community Events




Upcoming Dates
December 19: Board of Education Meeting, 7pm
December 20: End of 1st Semester
December 23-January 2: Winter Break
January 3: Teacher Work Day
January 6: Students Return

**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 events and dates, visit the district calendar HERE
For questions or comments please contact me via email or by calling 417-732-3605.
  
Sincerely,
  

Josey McPhail

Director of Communications
Republic School District