RMS December Family Newsletter 20-21

Republic Middle School

Family Newsletter

Empowering Leaders to Grow and Serve

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Greetings RMS Families!

You will find the following information in this month's family newsletter.

Enrollment
Virtual learning celebrations
LEAD update
Winter spirit days
Modified quarantine updates and details
Canvas support resources for parents/guardians
RMS PTO information
Substitute vacancy information
Winter Break Cub Care
RepMO Return to Learn plan
Important links

Thank you,

Allison Dishman, Principal

Tonia Herbold, Assistant Principal

Curt White, Assistant Principal

Michael Wright, Assistant Principal

Enrollment

6th grade: 370

7th grade: 392

8th grade: 391

RMS: 1153

RMS Virtual Learning was a Success!

We want to celebrate our students, families, and staff for doing a phenomenal job at transitioning into Phase 3 learning and back into Phase 1.

We found that students were highly engaged, teachers were able to effectively connect students to content while learning remotely, and positive relationships could continue to grow. As students came back into the building on December 3rd, it was wonderful to see their shining (masked) faces, and to also learn about their success as learners.

LEAD at RMS

Students have been participating in LEAD lesson on Monday during 7th period. Students have been able to learn and discuss meaningful ways they can practice the 7 Habits with their peers and teachers.Check out what some of our students are saying about LEAD at RMS.

Abby Bremer

"The journal impacts me the most. I am one of those people who remember things more when they write them down. So when we wrote down things we were grateful for, it helped me remember them when I wasn’t in LEAD class. Leadership activities can shape who we are. We learn from our examples, and these things can help us with real-life situations. Like the most recent lesson, December 7th: No, listen to me! It taught us how to listen to our friends and be mindful of what they want. That could happen to you at school any day!"

Josie Coppedge

“LEAD gave me the chance to show leadership within the school.”

Julianna Welch,

“LEAD has taught me how to be helpful and responsible in all types of situations.”

Camden Ross

"I would say that leadership has an impact on me as a student because during lead class we have learned to be thankful for what we have, to be kind, and how to be a leader or an example for others. During our lead class we have learned the importance of our 8 habits. The habits have taught me to be respectful, responsible, honest, and to listen to others who need to be heard. I really think that it is important to know the habits to have a better understanding on what being a leader is."

Abigail Lankford

“Being a part of Student Lighthouse helped me come up with ideas to help make our school more impactful. I enjoyed helping come up with Leadership teams for the school to participate in. “

RMS Virtual Leadership Expo is happening during LEAD class on 12/21! Student leadership teams are beginning 2nd semester!

Second enrollment window for Student Random Drug Testing* open January 5-19

*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) 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:

Board Policy

Consent Form

Consent forms may also be picked up and dropped off in the RMS office.

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