Unfortunately, the option of online meal payments through SISK12 is not currently available as it is for our families. That said, another option is available by clicking HERE. A link can always be found under the "Staff" tab of the district website. 

As we begin a new school year, we wanted to share some changes in the CIA Department to allow for seamless K-12 support. As Director of CIA, Dr. Yonke will continue to support in many of the same ways as in the past, but will also get to work more closely with the K-12 Curriculum work. Mrs. Renegar will get the opportunity to use her strengths in analytics and assessment and take on the role of K-12 Data and Assessment Specialist. Below are some of the key responsibilities that will enable you to know who to contact if you have any questions. As always the CIA Team is excited to partner with you for a successful school year. Please let us know if we can support you in anyway as we kick off the new year.

Dr. Debbie Yonke, CIA Director
K-12 Curriculum Adoption, Development and Implementation
Summer Professional Learning/SI Flex Days
New Teacher Induction
Research Approval
University Partnerships

Mrs. Jennifer Renegar, Data and Assessment Specialist
District Assessment Coordinator
Assessment & Data Analysis (Common Assessments, MAP, SRI, EOC, ACT, DBQ, STAR)
Professional Development Committee (PDC)
Project Lead the Way
DESE Enhancement & CTE Grants

As we continue to focus on best practices in literacy and ensuring success for all of our students as life-long readers, the CIA Department will once again be offering learning modules regarding Dyslexia. These modules are housed within Canvas and will be available to all staff at the beginning of the school year. If you were in district last year, this will be a good refresher and reminder. If you are new to Republic, this will be important information to add to your teaching resources. As more resources are available they will be added throughout the school year. Please contact Dr. Yonke if you have any questions.

Due to high interest, we have reached our maximum enrollment for Tiger STRIPES. A waiting list is available by calling 735.3778. However, slots are still available for Tiger PALS and Tiger TEENS.

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Traffic congestion gets pretty heavy, especially at dismissal times near the elementary buildings. We think one way we can help combat this is by asking families using the car line to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before dismissal time. As a reminder, once students are dismissed the wait isn't too long at all! From the first student who is picked up to the last student, there is only about a 12 minute difference! Of course, the first few days of school will take a bit longer as more families are picking up, but with some patience we will get the car lines moving smoothly, safely and as fast as possible soon! Check out this video for more! Be sure to share this information with anyone who picks up your student from school. 

Each Friday full day preschool through 12th grade students will dismiss one hour early for teacher collaboration time. That means THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 is our FIRST FRIDAY EARLY RELEASE! 

For details visit https://www.republicschools.org/fridayearlyrelease.

Celebrating birthdays at school is certainly fun and memorable for our students. All students have an opportunity to celebrate by sending trinkets or treats to share. Due to district policy, if treats are brought in they must be on the USDA Smart Snacks list and also must be store-bought and sealed. There are many delicious, fun and healthy approved items including cookies, puddings, snack crackers, fruit snacks and ice cream treats. Additional details can be found at https://www.republicschools.org/healthservices.  While this is a change from previous years, only allowing snacks from this list to be brought into classrooms will assist in making sure we are able to meet student allergy needs along with providing healthy snacks for students as birthdays and celebrations are a regular occurrence.

Every student in grade 6-12 will be issued a take home technology device as part of the RepMO Ready plan. Our goal is to provide a digital learning device to all secondary students for use both at school and at home. Students are responsible for the care of their assigned device at all times, both at school and home. The district strongly encourages families to purchase an Accidental Damage Protection Plan explained in the online form found on the Parent Portal. Students will not be allowed to use school technology resources until the appropriate online form has been completed. To purchase the ADPP CLICK HERE or payment can be made at open houses or in the building office. The deadline to purchase is August 22. Take note that any damage that occurs without ADPP payment will incur the full cost for repairs or replacement of the device.

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Click on the image to the left to see a video Doug Greek, EdTech Specialist created on how to create Google Groups in the newest update to Gmail.