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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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Annual Performance Report (APR) Released
Last year you may remember us sharing that we received 100% on our Annual Performance Report (APR) from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The APR is basically our annual "grade card" from the State. It takes a look at performance standards like MAP/EOC scores, graduation rates, attendance rates, ACT scores, etc. to determine accreditation and performance levels.
This year, the State has changed the way they provide results of the APR which means no overall percentage is assigned to school districts. However, what is shared are data points focused on growth to help us meet student needs.
We have GREAT news to share again this year! Although no percentage point to share from the State, below is a summary of this year's APR results.
- English and math achievement is HIGHER than the state average across the district. Science results have not been shared yet, and social studies was not included.
- Student growth is EXCEEDING state expectations.
- The district is above STATE AVERAGE in the percentage of graduates who are college and career ready.
- The district's attendance rate SURPASSES the State's expectations.
Although APR results are important, the Republic School District continues to be focused upon and continuously monitoring our community created Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). This strategic plan is our district's road map to best meet the needs of our students here in Republic! We're very pleased with the progress we've made with our CSIP goals as well. A full report can be found at
https://www.republicschools.org/csip.
Republic School District district attributes these successes to the hard work of our students and employee team! There has been a very intentional focus on goal setting and addressing individual gaps in student achievement. Way to go Tigers! #REPMOPROUD
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Open Positions, PLEASE SHARE!
We're looking for two caring individuals who enjoy working with kids to join our teams at Sweeny Elementary and the Republic Early Childhood Center as a paraprofessional and aide. To learn more or to apply for these positions or others,
CLICK HERE. Please share!
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STAR Summit Scheduling Starting Today!
Those attending
will be receiving an email invite from Sched to register for STAR Summit sessions TODAY, October 17th.
Please check your Spam folders
if you don't see it in your inbox. After clicking on the invite, you will be required to create a password.
(If you used Sched last year you do not need to create a new account. Your school email address and existing password will connect you to STAR Summit 19. If you have forgotten your password, click on "Forgot Password?")
Next, select the sessions you wish to attend. Attendees will be allowed to change their sessions, if sessions are not full. When registering for sessions, look for "N" or "O" to be sure to select sessions at your designated location. You can use the filters on the right to show presentations for your site, grade level, subject, etc.
**Presenters, please register for your own session(s).
- NIXA SITE - 6th - 12th Grade, 6-12 Fine Arts, 6-12 Librarians, 6-12 Counselors, K-12 Health/PE, ROTC, 6-12 Computers, 6-12 SPED, 6-12 Gifted, Foreign Language, 7-12 CTE - Career Technical Education (FACS, Vocational Business, Vo-Ag, Industrial Tech, Marketing, Building Trades)
- OZARK SITE - PreK - 5th Grade, K-5 Fine Arts, K-5 Librarians, K-5 SPED, OT/PT and SLPs, K-5 Counselors, Reading Recovery, K-5 Gifted, K-5 Computers, Early Childhood, K-12 ELL
Attendees should install the Sched app on their phones to have access to the event details and their schedules. The app can be found in the Apple Store or through Google Play by searching for "Sched." Then enter STAR Summit 2019 when prompted for the event. You will be allowed to see sessions, but must log in to access, create, or edit your personal schedule.
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No School November 4 & 5
The Republic School District will be closed for Fall Break on Monday, November 4 and there will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 5 for the STAR Summit School Improvement Day. 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 SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILIES.**
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"Season of Surveys" Coming Soon!
As in the past, the district is getting ready to launch a series of surveys to gather feedback on how to best meet the needs of those we serve. We call this the "season of surveys."
Next week we will kick it off with the patron survey. Details will come out Monday.
TEACHERS, please share with your families!!!! Then, in early November employees will then have an opportunity to provide feedback. Stay tuned for more!
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SOCKTOBER
**Teachers, please share with families!
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 People Helping People Soup Luncheon Nov. 7
The annual People Helping People Soup Luncheon will take place on Thursday, November 7. For $7.00 a homemade soup, sandwich, cookies and a McAlister's drink will be delivered to your school building. All proceeds benefit local non-profit, People Helping People that assist individuals in need through a food pantry, clothing items, the Christmas Angels program and many other initiatives.
CLICK HERE to place your order, and submit your money to your building secretary by
October 26.
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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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District & Community Events For more visit Peachjar.
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Upcoming Dates
October 18: End of Quarter, 6-12 Grade Cards Distributed Electronically, K-5 Distributed at PT Conferences
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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