March 9 Tiger Talk

March 9, 2021

In This Issue

No Tax Levy Increase Bond Issue April 6

Spring Break March 15-19

Reporting Positives & Quarantines During Spring Break

Chromebook Tips

Kindergarten Enrollment Open Through March 12

Elementary Virtual Learning Sign Up

Preschool Registration March 27

Summer School Details Coming Soon!

FEMA Safe Room Reminders

Social Media Highlights

Yearbook Order Details

No ROAR Run for 2021

Upcoming Dates

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!

No Tax Levy Increase Bond Issue April 6

To address the upcoming growth in our community, academic needs of our youngest learners and the safety of our students and employees; Republic School District is proposing a no tax levy increase bond issue on the April 6, 2021 election ballot. The following projects are part of this proposal:

* A new Republic Early Childhood Center (EC) with attached high wind shelter on district owned land at the corner of Hines and Hampton.

* A gymnasium/high wind shelter at Schofield Elementary, the only building that does not have a gym.

* Funds to acquire property for a future new school building in 4-5 years.

These projects are estimated to cost $16 million and to be completed in the fall of 2022.

Regardless of the bond issue passing or failing, the tax levy will not change from its current rate of just over $4.15.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

Spring Break March 15-19

The Republic School District will be closed March 15-19 for Spring Break. Families needing childcare can sign up by Tuesday, March 9th at 4:30 p.m. for Cub Care by clicking HERE. Cub Care is available for kindergarten-8th grade students.

Reporting Positives & Quarantines During Spring Break

To provide our administrators and nurses a reprieve during Spring Break, we ask that all positive COVID19 cases and quarantines that surface from 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12 through 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 22 be reported by completing the appropriate form found at the following links:

STUDENTS: https://forms.gle/eCtEqG1ByTusXBwo7

EMPLOYEES: https://forms.gle/cpLmopfojj1yRwok8

If needed, an administrator or nurse will be in touch on Monday, March 22. All positive cases received will be contact traced upon returning from break.

Also, positive cases will not be reported daily during Spring Break. A full report from March 12-22 will be shared on March 22. Thank you for your understanding!

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.

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!

Elementary Virtual Learning Sign Up

Attention elementary families interested in 100% virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year! CLICK HERE for details about signing up for this option by March 22. Those wanting to participate in seated learning do not need to complete the form. RMS & RHS students wanting to participate in virtual learning will sign up to do so during normal scheduling processes.

Preschool Registration March 27

Republic Early Childhood Center will register preschool students for the 2021-2022 school year on Saturday, March 27th starting at 8:00 a.m. We will be registering students on a first come, first serve basis using an online form.

Details about class offerings, securing your spot, payment details, and the registration form can be found at this link.

We look forward to offering online registration to our preschool families!

Summer School Details Coming Soon!

We're beginning to get a few questions about summer school 2021, and we're EXCITED that you're asking! While we can tell you that we WILL have seated summer school, we're still working on the details. Look for enrollment information the week after spring break!

FEMA Safe Room Reminders

With severe weather season approaching, we wanting to provide the below reminders regarding the FEMA Safe Room located at Sweeny Elementary (720 N. Main, Republic).

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS FOR THOSE IN KINDERGARTEN AND OLDER WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN THE FEMA SAFE ROOM IS OPEN.

When is the FEMA Safe Room open for public use?

This facility's main purpose is to protect students and staff during school hours, but outside of school hours (before 8:00 a.m. and after 3:45 p.m.) the FEMA Safe Room will be open to the public during tornado warnings issued by Republic Emergency Management and/or the National Weather Service. It can hold up to 1,454 individuals.

What is the official notification that a watch or warning has been issued?

The district will be utilizing Republic Emergency Management and the National Weather Service to identify official tornado warnings.

Are animals allowed?

Only certified aid animals will be permitted inside the FEMA Safe Room, and proper identification must be shown before entering. Owners will be responsible for the care and actions of aid animals.

For questions or if you need special accommodations, please contact robert.duncan@republicschools.org.

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:

MARCH 5:

Each month we celebrate one of our outstanding substitute teachers with our "Sub Above" award. This month we are excited to share that Courtney Argo was chosen by Schofield Elementary for this accolade! Mrs. Argo always steps in wherever she is needed. She goes above and beyond to make sure normal classroom routines are followed. Under her leadership students are happy, healthy and learning. We're so grateful for Mrs. Argo! If you know someone who would be a great substitute teacher we encourage them to sign up at https://penmac.lpages.co/penmac-substitute-sign-up/.

MARCH 5:

Each Friday between now and the April 6 election, which includes our no tax levy increase bond issue proposal, we'll be sharing some FRIDAY FACTS with you about the proposed projects and the WHY behind them. First up, GROWTH!

DID YOU KNOW that due to the tremendous amount of residential and commercial growth in our community we are expecting at least 500 new students in the next 2-3 years? Currently, EC and elementaries will be stretched the most by the expected growth, so we need to address those buildings first. RMS and RHS are also experiencing growth, but those buildings currently have enough capacity to meet immediate growth needs.

DID YOU KNOW that if the no tax levy increase bond issue passes we will be able to:

1. Build a new Early Childhood Center with attached high wind shelter that could not only serve at least 150 MORE preschool and ECSE students than currently, BUT it will also open up 8-9 elementary classrooms across the district to accommodate this upcoming growth?

2. Acquire land to build a new school in 4-5 years to also accommodate the incoming growth. The type of building will depend on the need at the time.

Visit https://www.republicschools.org/bondissue for more details and a list of FAQs. #repmoproud

MARCH 4:

Congratulations to Republic High School seniors, Jacob Haralson and Wrigley Cook on their selection as NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS!
This is an accomplishment awarded to the top echelon of seniors from across the ENTIRE COUNTRY who have demonstrated exemplary leadership abilities, academic excellence along with participation in school and community activities. Jacob and Wrigley are two of about 15,000 finalists. They now move on the final round to see if they will be one of the 7,500 seniors awarded the Merit Scholar title.
We are SO PROUD of Jacob and Wrigley and their hard work to become FINALISTS! #repmoproud

MARCH 1:

Now we'll be sharing about our STATE ACCOLADE ACHIEVERS (so far)! This weekend the Republic Tigerettes placed 2nd in the Precision Dance category at State!
We are so proud of the teamwork and dedication they have put in this season. Check out their Instagram @Republic_Tigerettes to watch their dance!
Also, a big shout out to sophomore Bryiar Callaway who placed in the top 15 for sophomore soloists. Congrats to these ladies! #repmoproud

FEBRUARY 25:

Congratulations to our JANUARY REPMO HERO OF THE MONTH, Shawn Hedrick! Shawn goes above and beyond in serving students and teammates at RHS as a custodian. We are so thankful he chooses to serve in Republic!
A compilation of nominations received in regards to Mr. Hedrick from district employees is below. He will be honored at the March Board of Education meeting, and will also receive $500 to be spent on the resources of his choice.
RHS is proudly nominating evening custodian, Shawn Hedrick. Shawn is always so polite! He always goes out of his way to say hello, and connect with others. He is always in a good mood and enjoys life, which is refreshing to see each day. Shawn has a ton of energy and is fun to work with. He makes tasks easier because of the company he provides while working. His love for his job is infectious. RHS is thankful for his great smile and hard work!
Check out this video of Dr. Pearce surprising Mr. Hedrick!
#repmoproud

FEBRUARY 23:

We are so #repmoproud to call the individuals listed below our teammates! Congratulations to them for being honored as January RepMO Hero nominees! We appreciate how well they serve our students, families and fellow employees!