November 22, 2022

Hello Josey,

Tiger Talk e-newsletters are distributed on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month as a way to keep our patrons informed with important school information. Archived editions can be found HERE. Have a great week!

Thanksgiving Break

It's time for THANKSGIVING BREAK! The district will be closed November 23, 24 and 25. We'll see students and staff back at school on Monday, November 28! Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

School Cancellation Information

As we enter the winter weather season, we want all of our families, students and staff members to feel prepared for the possibility of school cancellations due to inclement weather.

Click the image to the left or the link below to review our Weather-Related School Cancellation Procedures. This guide includes information about school cancellation alternatives, how those will be communicated, what to expect on an AMI Day and more.

The webpage is available HERE.

OTC Class for Sub and Para Requirements

Ozarks Technical Community College is expanding its EDU 130 course to its Republic Center! This 16-week course completes the required learning for both Missouri's Substitute Certificate and Paraprofessional Certificate.

Do you know someone who would be a great sub or para, but hasn't had the time or opportunity to get complete the requirements? Share this information with them!

The course will meet on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m., starting January 17, 2023.

For more information, contact OTC's Angela Miller at milleran@otc.edu.

Free Drive-Through Testing

We all know it's cold, flu and COVID-19 season! Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is also on the rise. If you'd like to be proactive about your health and protect your loved ones from these illnesses, there are FREE testing opportunities available in our area!

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is offering free, drive-through testing for COVID-19, Influenza A & B (flu) and RSV in Springfield every Tuesday through March 2023. Testing will be located at Teamsters Hall, 1850 E. Division St. from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Individuals in need of a test are not required to have an appointment and do not need to be a resident of Greene County. More information can be found HERE.

Thankful Thursdays

Help us THANK our employees! Reply to this email or private message us on social media a note of "thanks" to one of our employees and we'll share several each Thursday during November!

Community Holiday Assistance Programs

Various holiday assistance programs are available through some of our amazing community partners! For details visit https://www.republicschools.org/domain/96. Thank you to the organizations making these efforts possible! #RepMOProud

Board of Education Recap

At the November 17 Board of Education meeting, the adoption of the agenda and approval of consent items (found on BoardDocs) took place after the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Veteran John Lenz, Bus Driver. In addition, President Travis Edwards provided a Board Update.

Report Items:

Ms. Rebecca Baker from KPM CPAs & Advisors presented the FY22 audit report.
October RepMO Hero, Thomas Maerke, was honored.
Dr. Kara Boehmer, Lyon Elementary Principal, provided a building update, including a video about its student-led learning.
Executive Director of Operations Mr. Jason Perkins presented an update on district growth.
Superintendent Dr. Matt Pearce presented a district update regarding Veterans Day, RepMO Hero, survey plans, attendance and enrollment.
All administrative reports can be found on BoardDocs.

The Board took action and approved the following items (Details on BoardDocs):

Board Election Filing Dates
Lease Purchase Resolution
Revised Budget FY23
Revised Classified Salary Schedules 22-23
Audit FY22
Selection of Architect

The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Reminders & Events

Click HERE for additional events listed in our Peachjar mailing.

Social Media Highlights

Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest district information!

NOVEMBER 19: At this week's Board of Education meeting, we heard from Lyon Elementary students and Principal Dr. Kara Boehmer! They shared how students and staff work together to set and meet goals, as well as celebrate their achievements! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 16: Join us in congratulating Thomas Maerke, Educational Technology Specialist, for being chosen as the OCTOBER REPMO HERO OF THE MONTH! We are so thankful that he has chosen to serve in Republic!

Check out this video of Dr. Pearce surprising Mr. Maerke! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 14: Thank you to The Knights of Pythia, who donated 17 new coats to the Price Tag/Locker 518 FREE clothing store available to all Republic students! We're thankful for our community partners! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 13: Join us in congratulating Republic High School's James Coatney and Josiah Bojanowski, who were selected for the All-State Choir! In more exciting news, Josiah (pictured on the right) will represent Republic at the National Honor Choir in Cincinnati, OH, in February! He is the first student in our district's history to receive this honor. We are so #RepMOProud of these students!

NOVEMBER 11: Our youngest learners honored our country's veterans, including Miss Ruth, who works in their building! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 11: The chilly weather didn't stop these Sweeny Elementary students from having tons of fun honoring local veterans at their Veterans Day parade! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 11: Price Elementary welcomed guest speakers who answered students' questions during this morning's Veterans Day Assembly! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 11: McCulloch Elementary invited students' families, including Mayor Matt Russell, to a very special "Breakfast with Books" event on this Veterans Day! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 11:Thank you to the veterans and family members who attended the RMS Veterans Day assembly this morning! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 11: Students from Lyon Elementary are recognizing Veterans Day with thoughtful "thank you" cards! #RepMOProud

NOVEMBER 9: This school year, the Republic School District launched a new Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP), which will guide us over the next several years.

Watch the video to hear from district leaders about the strategies we're putting into place. In addition, go to http://ow.ly/KOlB50LxMSr to read and learn more about the three goal areas of the plan: academics, culture and leadership.

NOVEMBER 9: Please join us in congratulating our October RepMO Hero nominees! These individuals are being recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty in serving their students and fellow teammates. They are ALL tremendous educators, and we are incredibly thankful that they choose to serve in Republic! #RepMOProud

EC: Emily Drollinger - EC Teacher

Lyon: Kelly Hicks - K-5 Gifted Education Teacher

McCulloch: Kendra Lynch - 2nd Grade Teacher

Price: Janell Jones - K-2 Counselor (not pictured)

Schofield: Ashley Gilmore - 5th Grade Teacher

Sweeny: Sierra Hufford - Librarian

RMS: Heather Baldwin - Business/PLTW Teacher

RHS: Amanda Plotner - Math Teacher

CO/Learning Departments: Thomas Maerke - Educational Technology Specialist

November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break

December 2: Progress 2 Reports Distributed (Elementary) & End of Progress 5 (RMS/RHS)

December 9: Progress 5 Reports Distributed (RMS/RHS)

December 15: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Central Office

December 21: End of 1st Semester - All Schools

December 22-January 2: Winter Break

CLICK HERE for the website calendar.

REMINDER: Every Friday during the school year, full day preschool through 12th grade students are released one hour early for teacher collaboration time.

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