Republic Middle School
Family Newsletter
Empowering Leaders to Grow and Serve
Greetings RMS Families and Happy Spring!


You will find the following information in this month's family newsletter:
  • Enrollment
  • Summer School Update
  • Picture Day Info
  • Top Tiger Awards
  • LEAD Update
  • Classroom Spotlight
  • Color Guard tryouts
  • Locker 518
  • Cub Care
  • Egg My Yard
  • NO TAX levy increase bond issue information
  • Canvas support resources for parents/guardians
  • RMS PTO information
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Building School Improvement Plan update
  • Calendar events
  • Important links


Thank you,
Allison Dishman, Principal
Tonia Herbold, Assistant Principal (Z-P)
Curt White, Assistant Principal (A-E)
Michael Wright, Assistant Principal (F-O)
Enrollment

6th grade: 375

7th grade: 394

8th grade: 391

RMS: 1160


Soak yourself in knowledge this summer and join us for Summer Splash at RMS! You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge in fun and thrilling summer school classes.
 
Dates are June 2-25, Monday-Friday 7:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. at Republic Middle School. Breakfast & lunch are provided for FREE! Transportation is not provided, and the doors open at 7:15 a.m. Students cannot be dropped off before 7:15 a.m. and need to be picked up by 3:00 p.m. As a reminder, incoming 6th-8th graders for the 2021-22 school year will be at RMS for summer school. 
 
The summer school day is divided into 4 class sessions. If you want your child to attend the full day, please select four-course options.
 
Students enrolled in Tiger STRIPES must enroll in all 4 sessions to receive after-school care.
 
Please note that classes will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Deadline for enrollment is April 30. Students not currently enrolled in Republic schools need to contact the RMS counseling secretary by calling 732.3640. Questions can also be referred to that number. 
 
(Deadline to register April 30, notification of enrollment by May 14.)
  
DROP OFF 
Doors will open at 7:15 a.m. at RMS. All middle school students will be dropped off in the back of the building. Please follow the BLUE ARROWS on the traffic map (CLICK HERE for traffic map) which direct you to where your student(s) can be dropped off.
 
PICK-UP
All students will be picked up in the front of the building. Please follow the GREEN ARROWS on the traffic map (CLICK HERE for traffic map) that direct you where to pick up students.
 
Contact 732.3640 if you have questions or concerns.  
 
Spring pictures are scheduled for April 15th, 2021. To order pictures, please access this link and code listed below to order pictures

Access Code: EVTVCDRP4

Virtual students will have the opportunity to take their photo between 7:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Masks will be required to enter the building, and parents will need to check their student in at the office.
Hybrid students will have their photo taken while they are present in the building. We will provide an opportunity at the end of each hour for hybrid students to have their photo taken.
Check out our Top Tiger recipients!
Lead Update
We are so excited about the impact LEAD Teams are already having at RMS!
LEAD Teams at RMS are up and running! All 1160 students are serving on a team and utilizing their strengths and talents to contribute to their teams. Students know they have something larger than themselves to belong to and contribute to which has continued to build a positive culture of student leadership at RMS. Teachers are working with students in different core teams and grade levels which has allowed staff to connect with students they normally wouldn't see throughout the day. This has truly brought staff and students closer together and has helped all members to see the value of belonging to Republic Middle School. Finally, LEAD Teams have allowed for the students of RMS to serve each other, our community and beyond by ensuring all teams have a mission centered around service learning.   
Classroom Spotlight
Our 6th graders presented their Ancient Greece and Rome Living Museum Exhibits in Social Studies class. Students dressed as a museum curator, Ancient Greek, or Roman citizen and had artifacts to support their topic presentations. Way to go 6th graders!
No Tax Levy Increase Bond Issue
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.


We'd love your help in sharing this information! Here are a few ideas:
1. Share the district's posts on social media with your followers.
2. Share the facts about the proposed projects with your friends and family.
3. Text republicschools.org/bondissue to 10 family and friends reminding them to vote April 6.
4. Getting to the polls and VOTING ON APRIL 6!
Canvas Support for Parents/Guardians

  • How to manage your Canvas Dashboard

  • How to managed the types and amount of notifications you receive

  • How to view and utilize the Canvas gradebook to support your student
RMS PTO Newsletter
Click here to checkout the RMS PTO Newsletter
RMS BSIP Update
The RMS Leadership team made up of department heads and administration, with feedback from teachers has collectively agreed upon our building-wide goals contained in the 2020-21 BSIP. Our goals will be focused on improvement in the areas of literacy, numeracy, attendance, and discipline. Each quarter the leadership team will revisit the actions established to meet our goals, as well as determine the effectiveness of our action steps. 

Literacy
1st quarter: 77% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment
2nd quarter: 76% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment
3rd quarter: 71% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment
Numeracy
1st quarter: 74% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment
2nd quarter: 78% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment
3rd quarter: 79% of students scored 80% or better on quarterly common assessment

Teachers continue to utilize reteaching and reassessment strategies and RTI support of student learning.

APRIL

4/05
Schoolhouse Rock musical, viewed in class
Flag practice, 3:00
Track @ Branson, 4:00
Girls softball vs. Willard, 4:30 home

4/06
6th grade VB boot camp, 3-5
Track @ Willard, 4:00
Special Olympics track, 5:30

4/08
Girls softball vs. Webb City, home 4:30
Special Olympics track, 5:30

4/09
End progress 10
7th grade ACT test

4/12
Track relays @ Springfield
Flag practice, 3:00
Girls softball @ Nixa, 4:30

4/13
6th grade VB boot camp, 3-5
Track @ Willard, 4:00
Girls softball @ Branson, 4:30
Special Olympics track, 5:30

4/14
6th grade VB boot camp, 3-5

4/15
Special Olympics Track, 5:30

4/16
Spring Pictures
Girls Softball Nixa Tourney

4/19
Girls softball @ Willard, 4:30

4/20
Special Olympics track, 5:30

4/22
NJHS meeting, 2:45
Republic track relay, 4:00
Special Olympics track, 5:30

4/26
Flag practice, 3:00
Track @ Nixa, 4:00
Girls softball @ Neosho, 4:30

4/27
High school color guard auditions, 3:00
Track @ Joplin, 4:00
Special Olympics track, 5:30

4/28
High school color guard auditions, 3:00

4/29
High school color guard auditions, 3:00
 Tdap/Menactra Mobile Vaccine Clinic, 8-11am
Special Olympics track, 5:30

MAP Testing will take place May 3rd-14th. More Information to come.


Important Links