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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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REMINDER: Staff Flu Shots This Week
For those who signed up, below are the dates for employee flu shots.
10.1.19
RMS 6:30-8:30 a.m.
Lyon 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Sweeny & EC 12:00-2:00 p.m.
10.2.18
RHS 6:30-7:45 a.m.
Transportation Facility (includes Maintenance) 8:15-9:30 a.m.
Schofield 9:45-11:15 a.m.
McCulloch 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Price/Central Office 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m
Things you need to know:
** All employees will need to fill out both forms and bring with you. CLICK HERE TO PRINT FORMS. This will help expedite the process. Our goal is to have you in and out in less than 5 minutes.
** Cost is covered by your school provided insurance. If you do not have school insurance, you can pay by check or cash, $30 (write check to Cox). Payment is due at that time.
**Any pregnant employee must have in hand the written permission from your ob/gyn in order receive your flu shot here at school.
**No nasal mist, only injection is available and all are Thimerosal free.
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Text Notification Update
 Our mass notification system's settings have changed. Any student, employee or guardian cell phone number in our system, beginning October 9, will automatically be opted-in to receive text messages from the district. Users will no longer have to opt-in to receive texts from us. That said, on October 9 at noon any cell phone numbers that have not yet opted in that are in our system will receive the following notification: "You're registered 4 SchoolMessenger messages. Txt STOP to quit, HELP 4 help. Std msg/data rates may apply. Freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/tm". No action is needed to continue receiving texts.
If you are already opted in and receiving text messages from the district, you will not receive this text and no action is necessary. As a reminder, at any time users can opt out of receiving texts. However, this is not recommended. If you have issues receiving text messages from the district make sure you have the correct phone number on file with us (can be done through the Parent Portal) or contact your wireless provider to ensure that SMS messaging is enabled.
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2nd Round Open! Care to Wear Wednesdays CLOSES FRIDAY
 Thanks to everyone who signed up SO FAR to participate in Care to Wear Wednesdays! Nearly $1500 was raised by district teammates who are participating!!!! AWESOME!!!!
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District Closed 10/11/19
The district will be closed on Friday, October 11. For families in need of childcare, Cub Care through the STRIPES 360 program will be available for kindergarten through 8th grade students. CLICK HERE for more information.
**Teachers, please
remind families of this!
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FREE Seasonal Flu Shots for Students
 The Republic School District, in cooperation with Jordan Valley Community Health Center, is offering
free seasonal flu vaccine to Republic students as supply allows.
The following conditions would prevent your child from receiving flu vaccine: allergy to vaccine components and moderate or severe illnesses.
If you are interested in your child receiving the inactivated influenza vaccine (Flu Shot), please complete and
sign a consent form and
return to your school nurse by October 15th.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM.
Take note: The consent form asks for the student's commercial insurance information so that it can be billed. If insurance does not cover immunizations the vaccine will be paid for by the VFC program.
Either way, the vaccination is FREE to all families.
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact your school nurse.
October 21st, Monday
RMS
08:00-11:00
Price
11:30-2:30
October 25th, Friday
RHS
08:00-10:00
Schofield
11:00-1:00
McCulloch
1:00-3:00
October 28th, Monday
Lyon
9:00-11:00
Early Childhood
11:30-12:30
Sweeny
12:30-2:30
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SOCKTOBER
**Teachers, please share with families!
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American Fidelity Visits
American
Fidelity
Assurance Company representatives will be in the district to provide the yearly employee benefit package review. This review is provided annually to all employees who work 20 hours or more, which include voluntary benefits offered through payroll deduction, plus the benefits of Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan. Open enrollment for ancillary products will begin September 16 and run through October. This is the window of opportunity for employees to change or add
American
Fidelity
products for an effective date of January 1, 2020.
Each employee who qualifies (20 hours or more, double route bus drivers, and part-time retirees) for the 125 benefit program must sign off that they have been given the opportunity to view available products offered. Please know that no one should feel pressured to sign up for any product. This is the only opportunity for individuals who want added insurance to sign up for these benefits/services. The Individual meetings are mandatory to eligible employees in order to keep the district compliant with the legal IRS guidelines.
Specific times in which
American
Fidelity will be in your building/department will be sent to you by your building secretary or supervisor. You will then be able to sign up for a time to review their products.
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CTA Update: School Supply Drawing
Your CTA is doing a drawing for $25 of school supplies during the month of September. To be entered into the drawing,
just click HERE, fill out the three question form, and watch the October Meeting Minutes in Minutes video to find out the winner! The link will be available until Friday, October 4th. Good luck to everyone!
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Upcoming Dates
October 7 & 8: RMS Parent Teacher Conferences
October 8: RHS Parent Teacher Conferences
October 11: District Closed
October 18: End of Quarter, K-12 Grade Cards Distributed
October 28-30: Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
For additional dates, please view the website calendar
HERE.
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Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Republic School District |
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