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Republic School District Families,
As a reminder, these Tiger Talk e-newsletters will be distributed on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month during the school year and as needed in the summer. Have a great rest of your week!
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Chromebook Tips
All K-12 students are now transporting their school Chromebooks to and from school daily. Below are a few tips to keep both students and Chromebooks safe. As a reminder, elementary students will transport devices to and from school daily until the end of March. RMS and RHS students will continue to do so until the end of the school year, as previously planned. In addition, information HERE might be helpful for elementary families.
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Kindergarten Enrollment Open Through March 12
Attention incoming Republic School District Kindergarten families! It's time to complete your child's online enrollment (open February 16-March 12) and schedule a Kindergarten screening appointment for the 2021-2022 school year! Any child who resides in the Republic School District boundaries that will be five on or before July 31 is eligible. Visit republicschools.org/kindergartenenrollment for details. PLEASE SHARE!
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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:
 FEBRUARY 22: We've mentioned our district Professional Learning Community Model INTERNATIONAL accolade several times, but it's just so exciting we can't help but continue to share! At the February Board of Education meeting a representative from Solution Tree presented a flag and certificate to us as official artifacts representing this award! As a reminder, Republic is the FIRST district in Missouri to receive this award, and one of only 24 districts in the nation with this title! #repmoproud
FEBRUARY 20:
Congratulations, Karissa! #repmoproud (Post and picture courtesy of Republic Tiger Sports) What's that hanging around Karissa Metzger's neck? It's the FIRST EVER swimming state medal earned by a Republic athlete! Congratulations to Karissa on her 8th place finish in the 100 yard breaststroke at state!
FEBRUARY 15:
Each and every day we are thankful for our Board of Education and their continued support and dedication to our students, employees and community. These members give countless hours of their personal time to invest in our school district. Throughout this week in particular we get to showcase our appreciation for these individuals as it is Missouri School Board Appreciation Week! To our Board...THANK YOU for ALL you do! #repmoproud
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Board of Education Meeting Recap
 At the February 18 Board of Education meeting the adoption of the agenda and approval of consent items ( found on BoardDocs) took place after the Pledge of Allegiance. This included the approval of the 2021-22 school calendar (pictured below). In addition, President, Todd Wojciechowski, provided a Board Update. Mr. Ben Tilley from Solution Tree presented the PLC flag and certificate to the District for being recognized as the FIRST district in the state of Missouri to be recognized as a Solution Tree International Professional Learning Community Model District. This is an accolade that only 23 other districts in the entire nation have received. (picture below in the social media highlight section)
Mrs. Allison Dishman, Principal of RMS, presented an update from the building. In addition, Mr. Jason Perkins, Executive Director of Operations provided an update regarding the upcoming no tax levy increase bond issue proposed projects. Also, Superintendent, Dr. Pearce presented a district update. All administrative reports can be found on BoardDocs.
There were no discussion items on the agenda.
- The bid for Meraki wireless network equipment which will be funded through E-Rate
- Board of Education collective commitments
The next meeting is scheduled for March 22 with the regular session beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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Yearbook Ordering Details
Preserve this year's school memories with a yearbook! Order a copy using your school's link below by the order deadline! Take note:
All Early Childhood students will receive a separate booklet style yearbook at no charge, no yearbook purchase is required.
Schofield ElementarySweeny ElementaryElementary Deadline is March 24, 2021
Republic High School: Deadline May 1, 2021
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District and Community Announcements
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Upcoming Dates
March 12: End of Term 3
March 12: End of Progress 9 (RMS & RHS)
March 15-19: Spring Break, no school
March 22: Board of Education meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Central Office
March 26: K-12 Grade Cards Distributed
*Reminder that every Friday during the school year full day preschool-12th grade students are released one hour early for teacher collaboration time.
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For questions or comments please contact Republic School District by calling 417-732-3605.
Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Director of Communications
Republic School District
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