Although ALL STUDENT MEALS ARE FREE through the end of the school year, the free/reduced meal status of our students provides many other opportunities outside of meals. The percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced meals in our district allows our schools to receive important federal funds. Because of the free meal program many of our families have not completed the meal application this year and therefore, we're at risk of losing important funding that supports student literacy growth, Leader in Me resources and various programs that provide needs for our most at-risk learners.

 

Also, as we continue to grow our technology capacity for our EC and elementary students and prepare for any potential need to use school devices at home, a technology form for every student needs to be on file with the school. As a reminder, our hope is to stay in phase 1 of the RepMO Return to Learn plan as much as possible this school year. However, it's important for us to all be prepared in the case that a phase movement is needed.

 

 

Students will receive both of these forms (secondary only the meal application) at school on October 26. Please complete them and return them by November 24. Even if you've already completed these OR do not plan to use the meal benefit, please do so. Our goal is to get 100% of these forms returned by November 24.

 

 

If you need another copy of the form please see the below links:

LINK TO MEAL APPLICATION: https://www.republicschools.org/Page/185

 

LINK TO EC/ELEM TECH FORM: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Qj0DKKxFw71DXjkUll2qGm3Kf63rg0FeHrA2HP9VyI/edit?usp=sharing

 

Thank you in advance for your help in completing and returning both forms by November 24!

 

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!

The district continues to operate in phase 1 of the RepMO Return to Learn plan. As indicated when the plan was released earlier this fall, there are a few items that needed to be reevaluated at the end of first quarter, which has arrived. While the large majority of the plan remains the same, there is one change: the ability to rent/use our elementary gymnasiums in a limited capacity. Due to winter sports, secondary gyms will not be available. Below are some important details to note:

Below is an infographic sharing our expectations for using our facilities:

To assist the district in being able to stay in phase 1 of the RepMO Return to Learn plan, we are in need of substitute teachers and bus drivers. Please share the below information with anyone you feel would be a good fit! Please share!

  

Join us in congratulating Dianna Wheeler, Head Cook at Sweeny Elementary, for being chosen as the SEPTEMBER REPMO HERO OF THE MONTH! We are so thankful that she chooses to serve in Republic! #repmoproud
A compilation of nominations received in regards to Dianna from district employees is below. She will be honored at the October Board of Education meeting, and will also receive $500 to be spent on the resources of her choice. 

 
Check out the video below to watch Dr. Pearce Surprise Dianna! 

 
Sweeny Elementary nominates Dianna Wheeler for this month's RepMO Hero! We have all had to make adjustments this school year but Dianna has truly exemplified what it means to be flexible and change on a dime. She has led her kitchen staff through all the adjustments seamlessly. She is always accommodating to the staff and students. She writes sweet notes on the to-go boxes and even the bananas to help uplift our students! Dianna never complains, even on tough days. She always puts her best foot forward and truly demonstrates what it means to be a leader. Dianna sees the big picture when leading the kitchen and can pivot quickly as needed. This was demonstrated over the summer when she led the summer school lunch program. Since then she has risen as a leader amongst her team and has been asked to help out in other kitchens to help with flow and ease. We are so thankful for the hard work and dedication that Dianna brings to Sweeny every day!