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Below you will find news and information about the Republic School District. As a reminder, Tiger Talk will be distributed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month during the school year.
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RepMo Ready Technology Rollout Plan Board Approved
We are excited to announce that the Board of Education unanimously approved the proposal to implement the proposed RepMo Ready Technology Rollout Plan at the March meeting. The Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and IT departments have worked vigorously alongside the district technology committee to come up with an implementation plan that will get devices into staff and student hands along with the support and training needed to roll out a plan to best fit the needs of our district.
The below logo and slogan were created for two reasons: 1. We feel our district teachers are "READY" for and seeking expanded technology to enhance the classroom experience for their students. 2. It is vital that our focus be on getting our students prepared for life beyond high school, and technology is a large piece of the puzzle. They must be READY for the global world awaiting them by having the skills necessary to navigate and connect through technology in order to be competitive in the workforce. The mission, vision and purpose of the RepMo Ready plan are listed below as they are the driving force behind this implementation. It is vital that the device be viewed as a tool in enhancing the educational experience for our students, it is not the end point. To ensure this, the district has created a plan that focuses on getting teachers the resources and ongoing support that they need from both the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and IT departments. 
The district is dedicated to being 2:1/1:1 by the 2018-2019 school year. This means that every student (or every two students in the lower grades due to developmental needs) will have their own device to utilize for school work. Below outlines the timeline with specific information on PBL (Project Based Learning) and BL (Blended) integration--two instructional techniques that will begin being expanded in our district--more information to come on this! The very bottom indicates a snapshot view of technology expansion from preschool to high school and the associated implementation year.
As we discussed at the "Summer in February" SI Day meeting with teachers and building administrators, there will be training opportunities this summer for teachers to attend in exchange for receiving a device that can be used in their classroom. This training will also take the place of the required FLEX SI Day for the 2015-2016 school year. The schedule for these summer trainings will be distributed next week so you have ample time to plan accordingly.
More information, including frequently asked questions for both staff and parents, will be distributed in the coming weeks. In addition, to elaborate on this plan and what it means for our community, a second Family Engagement Night will be held on Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Republic High School Auditorium to focus on the RepMo Ready implementation. We hope to see you there! Thank you to the Springfield NewsLeader for the story in today's newspaper. One quick correction to make, the article says 5th and 6th grade will get devices by 2016, but that should actually be 5th and 8th grade. Click HERE to read more!
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PTO's Meet the BOE Candidates Event 2015
The district's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is sponsoring aMeet the Board of Education Candidates event on Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and will take place at the district's Central Office (518 N. Hampton--back side of Price Elementary).
Questions and answers will be moderated by Republic Area Chamber of Commerce Director, Ron Peabody. The following individuals have filed to run for the Republic School District Board of Education (listed in order as they will appear on the ballot). The election will take place on Tuesday, April 7, and two 3-year term seats will be elected on this date. Mr. Mark Gimlin and Mr. Gary Mooneyham currently hold these two seats on the Board of Education.
Todd Wojciechowski
Mark Gimlin
Mark Morris
Corey E. Kilburn
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Republic to Participate in GO CAPS
The Republic School District is one of 11 area school districts to take part in the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Professional Students, or GO CAPS beginning next school year. This program, modeled after the Northland CAPS program out of the Kansas City area, will allow 200 juniors and seniors from area high schools to have a non-traditional classroom experience while also gathering some insight into future career possibilities. Those participating in GO CAPS will spend half their day in a satellite classroom which will be housed in a partnering business location. During this time students will be provided the opportunity to learn inside a real business gathering knowledge from field experts. They will complete hands-on workplace projects and internships based on their individual interests.
When creating this program district and industry leaders focused on making it available and attractive to all student types while addressing the current gap in equipping our juniors and seniors for their future workforce plans. More information regarding the regional business partners participating, the enrollment process and course credit details will be forthcoming. Republic School District is excited to be a part of this innovative experience for our students!
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ROAR Run Save the Date!
The 2015 ROAR Run 5K and 1 mile fun run presented by Mid-Missouri Bank will be on Saturday, May 9 at the football field located at RMS. Registration will begin the first week of April. More details to come!
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Scheduling Open for Kindergarten Screening
Kindergarten screening appointments began Monday, February 23rd. Kindergarten screening will be held for those children who reside in the Republic School District that will be 5 on or before July 31st.
Screening appointment times are from 8:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the building your child will be attending. You will call your building of attendance for an appointment (phone numbers listed below).
To find out which building your child will be attending, go to the webpage HERE and follow the instructions. If you have any questions, please contact the transportation department at 732-3680.
March 30- Sweeny Elementary 732-3670
April 1-Schofield Elementary 732-3610
April 2-McCulloch Elementary 732-3620
April 7-Lyon Elementary 732-3630
April 9-Price Elementary 732-3690
Please allow 90 minutes to complete the screening. You will need to bring your child's birth certificate, immunization record, and proof of residency (utility bill: water, gas, electric; rent receipt, or real estate contract) to the appointment. A list of your child's doctors with phone numbers and emergency contacts with phone numbers will be helpful for you in filling out the forms.
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Preschool Enrollment to Begin March 28
Republic Early Childhood Center will enroll preschool students for the 2015-16 school year on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Early Childhood Center. CLICK HERE FOR THE FORMS NEEDED.
Enrollment times are set by class options:
8:30-9:15am Tuesday/Thursday Classes
9:30-10:15am Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes
10:30-11:15am Monday through Friday Classes
Enrollment is first-come, first-served at the times listed. A completed Intent to Attend form along with a $30 non-refundable enrollment fee is required to secure a spot in the program. Enrollment will continue until all spots are filled. Once all spots are filled, a completed Intent to Attend form will place your child on the waiting list.
Preschool class offerings are based upon the child's date of birth as well as class structure and skill focus. Please review the class descriptions prior to the enrollment date.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FORMS NEEDED.
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Upcoming State Assessments
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION
On April 14 the Republic School District will begin state assessments. Students in grades 3-8 will be participating in the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Grade-Level Assessments. These tests evaluate students' progress toward the Missouri Learning Standards. The MAP Grade-Level Assessments include assessments in the subject areas of English language arts (grades 3-8),mathematics (grades 3-8), and science (grades 5 and 8).
This spring, for the first time, the MAP Grade-Level Assessments will be administered online. This approach represents a significant improvement over traditional paper-and-pencil assessments. Online assessments offer unique ways of assessing content and standards that are difficult to assess using paper-and-pencil tests. In addition, we expect test results to be returned to us much sooner than in the past.
Individual Student Reports in the areas of English language arts (grades 3-8) and mathematics (grades 3-8) will be sent home with students prior to the end of this school year. Due to a more time intensive scoring process, science reports will be distributed upon students returning to school for the 2015-2016 school year.
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Every April and May, students take End-of-Course (EOC) assessments as required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This year, RHS will be giving assessments in Algebra I, Algebra II, English II, Biology I, and Government. The following schedule will be used for these assessments:
Algebra II-- April 21st
Biology I-- April 22nd & 23rd
Government-- April 30th
English II-- May 1st & 4th
Algebra I-- May 5th & 6th
In addition, all juniors will participate in state wide ACT testing on April 28th.
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Back the Blue Update
 Thank you to everyone who participated in the Back the Blue fundraising event last week for Officer Aaron Pearson, a member of the Republic community who was shot and injured in the line of duty as a Springfield Police Officer. We were able to raise $3,636.58 for Officer Pearson and his family!
We are also tremendously thankful to the Republic Police Department for their increased presence in our school buildings last week. We had officers helping sell the paper badges, reading to our classrooms, eating lunch and breakfast with our students, and enjoying recess time. It was a great week!
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Personnel Update
At the March 19 Board of Education meeting the following personnel changes were approved that will take place July 1, 2015:
Director of Transportation
Mr. Michael Sharp will join the Republic School District team come July 1, 2015 as the Director of Transportation. Mr. Sharp currently serves as the Transportation Director for Carl Junction School District. In addition to his experience as a school district transportation expert, he has supervision ofpersonnel experience in various fields including a school district, retail management company and manufacturing.
Schofield Elementary Assistant Principal
Mrs. Markie Bravestone has been with the Republic School District as an elementary teacher since the fall of 2010, and will become the assistant principal at Schofield Elementary in July. To fill her professional toolbox, she has served on district committees including the ELA curriculum team and Emerging Leaders. In addition, she is a current member of the Schofield Leadership Team and a Mentor Teacher. Mrs. Bravestone has also been a leader in technology integration by being a pilot teacher for tablets and PBL classroom experiences.
Republic High School Assistant Principal
Mr. Chris Grauf, current counselor at Republic High School, will be transitioning to the role of assistant principal beginning July 1. Mr. Grauf has been with the Republic School District since 2011, and prior served as both a counselor and math teacher at Willard High School. His leadership experience from the classroom and building level will allow him to assist RHS in achieving its goals. In addition, he brings mathematics, school counseling, administrative and central office certificates to his new role. He is also pursuing his doctorate in educational leadership which is expected to be obtained in May of this year.
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Summer Safari Registration Open
Registration for Summer Safari 2015 is officially open! Check out the flier below and visit our webpage HERE.
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Bus Drivers Wanted
 If you are looking for that perfect part-time job opportunity, we have the opportunity for you! The
Republic School District Transportation Department is now hiring school bus drivers, and we would love to have the opportunity to discuss this great part-time job with you.
This position gives employee's the majority of the day off, and ensures that summer and school breaks are open. Full training is provided for the school bus driver position through the Transportation Department. Please call the Transportation Department at 417-732-3680 to discuss the details of these great part-time positions.
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Summer School 2015 Dates
Summer School will be held June 1-26 this year for Republic students. Hours will be Monday through Friday using the below schedule. More information will be forthcoming:
RHS and RMS: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Elementary: 8:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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Dental "Seal Mobile" to Provide FREE Sealants
2nd and 5th grade students will have the opportunity to receive dental sealants FREE of charge through Jordan Valley Community Health Center's Seal Mobile on the below dates. Dental sealants are tooth colored coatings that fit in the grooves of back teeth to help keep food and germs out that cause cavities. Application is quick and painless! Click HERE for more information and the parental consent form (must be completed prior to treatment).
McCulloch: March 2-6
Price: March 16-19
Lyon: March 24-27
Schofield: March 30-April 2
Sweeny: April 6-10
Thank you Jordan Valley Community Health Center!!!
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The Odd Couple by RHS Drama Club
The Republic Drama Club is presenting The Odd Couple in the high school auditorium on April 10-12. This comedy features hilarious performances by our talented students. Admission is $5
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RHS Senior Memory DVD On Sale
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Community & Senior Project Events
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Upcoming Dates
March 28: Preschool Enrollment
See other important dates by visiting the district calendar on our website HERE.
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For questions or comments please contact me via email or by calling 417-732-3605.
Sincerely,
Josey McPhail
Director of Communications
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