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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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Would You Include the Tiger Talk Link, Please?
Teachers! If you're sending classroom communication out this week would you mind to share a link to the November 13 Tiger Talk with your families? This is a great way to make sure they are getting ALL the information they need from the classroom to the district level. Here's the link:
https://conta.cc/2QGWRV8. We appreciate you!
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Employee Survey CLOSES THIS FRIDAY
We've asked students along with parents for their input...now it's time to hear from our
employee team! As in years past, we are asking for approximately 10 minutes of your time to complete a
survey. This year the
employee
survey has been broken up into certified and classified in an effort to gather more targeted feedback to better meet the needs of all
employees.
Because there are two surveys this year, please be sure to select the correct link and complete the appropriate survey that coincides with your position in the district. Please pay close attention to the directions at the top of the survey, and also reference the email sent by your building principal or department director for further instructions.
These surveys will be open November 7-16 at midnight. Thank you in advance!
Certified Employee Survey Link:
Classified Employee Survey Link:
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Annual Giving Campaign...Rollover!
We are proud to offer the opportunity for our employees to give back to local philanthropic organizations. Through a one-time (deducted each January) or monthly payroll deduction employees can donate any amount to the Republic Community Foundation or to Care to Learn Republic.
Republic Community Foundation
seeks to promote community betterment for Republic and its citizens through philanthropy, collaboration and a giving spirit. This foundation awards numerous grants to local philanthropic organizations including to Republic teachers. http://cfozarks.org/republic/
If you are a current participant, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE A NEW FORM THIS YEAR. Your donation amount and frequency will be rolled over from last year.
So, if you were a one-time donor, the same amount you asked be deducted in January 2018 will be taken out of your January 2019 pay check. And if you are currently a monthly donor, the amount that currently comes out of your pay check will continue coming out for 2019.
If you want to continue your 2018 donation amounts, NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED.
To review your current donation amount, log in to SISFin (requisition portal) and look up your pay stub from January 2018 (for one-time donors) or from any other month if you are a monthly donor. The password to download your pay stubs is the last four digits of your SSN.
If you'd like to
change or cancel the frequency or dollar amount you donate, please contact Missy Lester at
[email protected] by
December 20.
If you are currently NOT SIGNED UP TO DONATE and would like to do so, follow the link below and complete the form. Deductions will begin in January 2018.
LINK TO SIGN UP FOR NEW DONORS:
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Next Chats with Chance, 11/20 at McCulloch
Be sure to join us for the next Chats with Chance on Tuesday, November 13 at McCulloch 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:
November 20: McCulloch library at 7:30 a.m.(note the change of date)
November 27: Transportation meeting room at 8:30 a.m.
December 4: RMS library at 6:30 a.m.
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.
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Staff Accolades #repmoproud
RMS counselor, Gen Nelson, has been elected to serve on the Missouri School Counselor Association's Board of Directors. She will represent over 1400 school counselors from across the state during her 3 year term. Previously, she served as the SW regional president, president-elect and middle school vice president.
Lyon Elementary special education teacher, Yvonne Heath, has
 been named an "Unsung Hero" by the Missouri State Teachers Association. Recipients of the 2018 Unsung Heroes of MSTA Award are chosen by the MSTA field service coordinators. The award acknowledges members who have made a substantive yet unrecognized contribution to MSTA and their mission "to advocate for and empower public educators so they can teach."
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Shop With A Hero Fundraiser
Each year the Republic Police Department hosts Shop with a Hero to provide approximately 120 Republic students an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping alongside a "hero." That event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on December 11 at the Republic Walmart.
They are currently fundraising in an effort to collect enough money for each child to have at least $80 to spend. For any employee who would like to contribute, you can drop off cash or Walmart gift cards to any building office secretary between now and December 4.
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No School November 21, 22 & 23
The Republic School District will be closed for Thanksgiving Break on November 21-23. For families in need of childcare, Cub Care through the STRIPES 360 program will be available for kindergarten through 8th grade students on Wednesday, November 21 only.
CLICK HERE for more information.
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Major Saver Discount Card Fundraiser
The 2018 Major Saver Discount Card campaign for the Republic School District will take place November 14-29th! Please consider purchasing a Major Saver card from a Republic EC, elementary or RMS student! You can also purchase at
https://www.majorsaver.com/cards/. The cards are only $15 and are loaded with tons of great local offers! Proceeds benefit Republic School District and the Republic Community Foundation.
**Teachers, please remember to share this information in your classroom communication!
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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!
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Holiday Assistance Programs
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D
istrict & Community Events
Find More on Peachjar HERE!
 The annual Republic Kiwanis Christmas Parade that travels down Main Street will take place on Saturday, November 17 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The 2018 theme is "The Spirit of Giving". Line-up begins at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Hines and Hampton. No sign-up necessary and it's free to participate. Santa is always a highlight and will be available at the end of the parade for children.
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Upcoming Dates
November 15: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Central Office
November 16: K-8 End of Progress 2
November 20: K-8 Progress Reports Distributed
November 21-23: Thanksgiving Break
November 30: RHS End of Progress 5
For additional dates, please view the website calendar
HERE.
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Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Republic School District |
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