RMS January Family Newsletter 2022

Republic Middle School

Family Newsletter

Empowering Leaders to Grow and Serve

Second Random Drug Testing* enrollment window open January 4th-20th!

* This is for 7th and 8th grade students only

If your 7th or 8th grade student plans to participate in any spring sport (track or girls' softball) or club/activity and has not already enrolled, he/she must do so during this enrollment window in order to participate.

You may find the Republic R-III Random Drug Testing policy and consent form here:

Consent Form

Consent forms may also be picked up and dropped off in the RMS office by Monday, January 20th, 3:30pm.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Allison Dishman or Ms. Tonia Herbold at 732-3640.

Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter RMS Top Tigers

Lead

One of our 41 LEAD teams, "Updates from the Den," has the mission to provide updates and information about all of the different LEAD teams to our school and community. Part of their process includes interviewing students about their LEAD team and sharing their stories through school communication platforms. Check out their most recent interviews below. (all graphics are created BY students)

Classroom Spotlight:

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

At Republic, the district's mission is to prepare each student for a successful future. We know that more than ever our students need to be ready to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires adaptability and the ability to apply content learning and skills. Students at RMS have opportunities to engage in PBL units in various courses. In these units, students are guided through the content with a meaningful open-ended question that requires them to investigate, explore, or create a solution for a relevant problem. From there, students are asked to design and create a product that showcases their learning and present their showcase to experts. Check out some highlights below from some of our PBL units as we ended the first semester.

RMS Counselor Corner

January

NJHS Induction, 8th grade only

Boys B-Ball vs Joplin, home 5:30

Girls B-Ball @ Ozark, 5:30

Boys B-Ball @ Neosho, 5:30 (rescheduled)

Girls B-Ball vs Nixa, home 5:30

MLK Day, No School

Boys B-Ball @ Webb City, 5:30

Boys B-Ball (7th) vs. Pershing, home 5:30

Boys B-Ball (8th) @ Pershing, 5:30

Boys B-Ball @ Carl Junction, 5:30

Boys B-Ball (7th) vs. Cherokee, home 5:30

Boys B-Ball (8th) @ Cherokee, 5:30

Boys B-Ball @ Strafford, 5:30

Boys B-Ball vs Carthage, home 5:30

31 - Feb 3

Boys B-Ball (7th) COC Tourney @ Carl Junction

Boys B-Ball (8th) COC Tourney @ Nixa

Communication

It is vital to student success that all RMS families have updated contact information. You may contact the RMS office at any time to update your information or use parent portal to do so. Be reminded that communication with building teachers and administrators is always available and important. Below you will find many of the communication tools you may access:

Website: republicschools.org and republicschools.org/rms
District Twitter: @republicschools
District Facebook: Republic School District
Building Facebook: Republic Middle School
Building Instagram: repmo_rms
Email/phone
Peachjar E-Flyer Service: Weekly optional email with school-related and approved e-flyers to keep them informed of district and community information
Tiger Talk e-newsletter: Sent on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month during the school year. Parents who have provided an email account are automatically signed up. Others can sign up on our website.
Mobile App
Voice calls and text messages at the building and district level (All numbers provided will receive these notifications, there is no longer a need to opt-in as in the past. However, opting out is still an option.)
Canvas