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Republic School District Families,
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 is the big day!!! We are incredibly excited to welcome our students back for the 2020-21 school year!!!
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First Day of School Reminders
IT'S HERE! We are excited to welcome our students back to school MONDAY, August 24! ALL back to school details can be found at https://www.republicschools.org/backtoschool, but below are a few reminders!
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 RepMO Return to Learn
As a reminder, the Republic School District will begin school on August 24 in phase 1. With the implemented health protocols 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.
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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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 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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 Student Medications
If your student needs to take medication during the school day, please call your child's school to set-up a time to meet with your school nurse. This will allow you to drop off medications and provide directions to the nurse. Please ensure the medication is not or will not expire during the distribution period. CLICK HERE for contact information for our nurses.
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 Tiger STRIPES, TEENS & PALS Registration Open
Republic School District is proud to provide before and after school care through the STRIPES 360 Department. Registration is now open for Tiger PALS, Tiger STRIPES and Tiger TEENS. You may register online by CLICKING HERE.
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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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Electronic Transportation Notices
For those who have completed online registration by August 12, bus information is now viewable in the Parent Portal. If you do not see any bus information in the Parent Portal, please call the Transportation Department at 417.732.3680. Information is updated nightly.
Additionally, those needing to utilize the shuttle buses from the high school to the middle school can find information HERE.
The safe transportation of our students is a top priority for the Republic School District. To ensure that each route and trip provided to our students is safe and pleasant, it is imperative that a safe, clean and controlled environment is provided on the bus. In that regard, we ask that all bus riders and guardians review the bus riding expectations listed HERE.
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Masks & Face Coverings
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.
The district is currently exploring the best options for our kindergarten through 3rd grade students to provide a strong level of protection while not inhibiting reading and phonics instruction done at those grade levels. Also, ALL students must wear a mask when riding a school bus.
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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
August 24: First Day of School!
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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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