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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.
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Illness Prevention
This flu season has been particularly rough. As a reminder, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It can be spread from person-to-person through the air by coughing or sneezing or by touching an infected surface and carrying it to your nose or mouth. Check out the graphic for symptoms. We've also been hit by a stomach virus making its rounds throughout the district.
Those experiencing flu-like or other symptoms should stay home from school and work until at least 24 hours after they no longer have fever without the use of medicine. We recommend consulting with a doctor and making sure those not feeling well get plenty of rest and fluids.
Please help us encourage hand washing and other preventative actions. Washing coats, backpacks and lunch boxes is also suggested.
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2020-2021 Calendar Approved
The Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar
found HERE
. As a reminder, due to new legislation from the state of Missouri, the earliest day the district could begin school was August 24. Also, please note that there are three built-in snow day make-ups. If we have snow days prior to those days they will be used to make up school days missed. However, any days missed after those three built-in make-up days have passed will not have to be made up. Therefore, May 26 will be our last day of school (1/2 day).
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Board of Education Meeting Recap
 At the January 16 Board of Education meeting the adoption of the agenda and approval of consent items (
found on BoardDocs
) took place after the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition, President, Todd Wojciechowski, provided a Board Update.
Both the November and December RepMO Heroes were recognized. Congratulations to bus driver, Betty Dipper and Lyon Kindergarten teacher, Carrie Davis!
Republic Early Childhood students and teachers shared about their learning. CLICK HERE to watch a video for more information.
In addition, CTA presented and the monthly MSBA video was viewed.
Administrative presentations were as follows:
- Director of Communications, Josey McPhail provided district results of the most current patron and employee surveys.
- Dr. Wistrom provided a monthly update to the Board regarding district finances, DESE updates and district happenings.
All administrative reports can be found on BoardDocs.
Board policies were the only discussion item on the agenda. (details on BoardDocs) There were no action items.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m.
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Board of Education Election, April 7
The annual election for the Republic School District Board of Education will take place on
Tuesday, April 7. The four candidates below filed for the three 3-year term seats (candidates listed in order of appearance on the ballot.) Currently, Denny Lawson, John Parker and Tammy Messier hold these seats.
Denny Lawson
John Parker
Tammy Messier
Sam Hayes
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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:
 JANUARY 28:
Yesterday was an exciting day at RHS! In partnership with the American Heart Association students were educated on the dangers of vaping and were invited to sign an open letter to the companies that produce e-cigarettes to encourage them to #quitlying. We're so #repmoproud to be a part of creating a solution for this very dangerous epidemic.
JANUARY 27:
Congratulations to Republic High School's Ariana Givens for participating in the Missouri All-State Choir. Ariana was one of only 6 sopranos chosen from our district after a rigorous audition process last fall. The rehearsal and performance took place at the annual Missouri Music Educators Conference in Osage Beach January 22-25. Singers from all around the state had the great honor of rehearsing and performing with the very inspiring director Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand from Oakwood University. #repmoproud
JANUARY 22:
Congratulations to Republic's FCCLA Culinary team which took a Gold Medal at the 2020 FCCLA Culinary STAR Event Competition.
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Team members Alycia Hauck, Samuel Ard, and Shannon Donohue will compete at FCCLA State in March.
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#repmoproud
JANUARY 17:
Join us in congratulating Mr. Tyler Overstreet as he transitions
from RHS Principal to Asst. Superintendent, & Mrs. Christy Coursey as she
transitions from Schofield Principal to the Dir. of Elementary
Learning. Additional details can be found HERE
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JANUARY 17:
Our Early Childhood students did a wonderful job presenting at the Board of Education meeting last night! They shared about their learning and even showed us one of their "rituals." Check out the included video of these sweet students singing their rendition of Twinkle Twinkle with our Board of Education! #repmoproud
Join us in congratulating Betty Dipper, bus driver, for being chosen as the NOVEMBER REPMO HERO OF THE MONTH! Miss Betty has been driving for the district since 1996 and has made such a positive impact on so many students and teammates during her time as a driver. We are so thankful she continues to choose to serve in Republic!
#repmoproud
A compilation of nominations received in regards to Miss Betty from district employees is below. She will be honored at the January Board
of Education meeting, and will also receive $500 to be spent on the resources of her choice.
Betty Dipper has been employed with our district since 1996. She has driven countless miles over the years to take care of our students getting them to and from school. She knows all of her 'kids' and their families. She has great interaction with all of them and she treats her 'kids on the bus' just like they were her own kids or grandkids. She has been a valuable asset in our department. Her knowledge of the area and things that go on is just an added asset to us all. In addition to her regular bus route, Betty also drives our SOAR kids and a mid-day Early Childhood route. Her dedication, great attendance, taking care of kids and their families are just a few things that make Betty Dipper our Transportation nomination for RepMO Hero.
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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.
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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.
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District & Community Events
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Upcoming Dates
January 24: RHS End of Progress 7
January 31: RHS Progress Reports Distributed
February 7: End of Progress 3 (Elem & RMS)
February 13: Progress Reports Distributed (Elem & RMS)
February 13: RHS End of Progress 8
February 14: No School for Students, School Improvement Day
February 17: Snow Day Make-Up, School In Session
February 20: Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m.
February 21: RHS Progress Reports Distributed
For additional events and dates, visit the district calendar
HERE.
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For questions or comments please contact me via
email or by calling 417-732-3605.
Sincerely,
Josey McPhail Director of Communications
Republic School District |
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