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April 7, 2015
In This Issue


Below you will find news and information about the Republic School District. As a reminder, regular issues of Tiger Talk will be distributed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month during the school year.
Today is Election Day

Today is election day...don't forget to vote! 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). 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


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.


 


 

Family Engagement Night: RepMo Ready Set for May 14

The second Family Engagement Night of the year will be on Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Republic High School auditorium. The evening will provide detailed information about the district's technology expansion plan called RepMo Ready. Attendees will have the opportunity to find out more regarding the movement to 2:1 or 1:1 technology ratios for all students by 2018. Click HERE to see the overall RepMo Ready plan.

 

Summer School 2015
Summer School will be held June 1-26 this year for Republic students. Hours will be Monday through Friday using the below schedule. Click HERE to view the summer school web page. 

RHS and RMS: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
Elementary: 8:30 to 2:30 p.m.

 

Elementary Summer School: SLAM Academy
  
The elementary summer school program is called SLAM Academy (Summer Learning And More) and will be hosted at Sweeny Elementary under Mrs. Sandy Peabody's leadership. SLAM is available for students who will be Kindergarteners in the fall of 2015 through current 4th grade students. Current 5th grade students will attend RMS for summer school. Students can enroll for SLAM Academy by the May 1 deadline online HERE or through the paper form sent home with students.  


 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: 
Kindergarten: We Are Special!  Learn how we take in our world using the 5 senses.  Kindergarten students will play and explore using hands-on crafts, songs, poems, and technology links to prepare them for a successful kindergarten year.  

 

1st Grade:  To Infinity and Beyond!  There's a lot more to being a superhero than just wearing a cape.  Real heroes have to think critically and problem solve.  The SLAM Academy students will explore  solving everyday problems as a superhero through creation of comic strips, videos, and inventing useful costumes.

 

2nd Grade:  Lions, Tigers and Bears-Oh My!  Come join in the  fun as we explore learning about animals in their environments. Students will be challenged to discover ways to protect our animal friends.  Whether in the desert, sea, Arctic or rainforest students will uncover their animal passion through the creation of reports, travelogues, and videos.

 

3rd Grade:  Good Morning SLAM Academy Tigers!  Reporting live from the halls of Sweeny Elementary.  Inspiration, innovation, and collaboration will guide the 3rd grade team to deliver a news show.  Students will investigate writing,interviewing videography, reporting and web design as they deliver the news show for their friends and fellow students during the Summer Academy.

 

4th Grade:  Castaway Island!  What is truly needed for survival?  Students use of technology will aid in investigating shelter, finding food, and how to be rescued.  Critical thinking and problem solving will guide students through creation of their final project.

 

5th Grade:  The Amazing Race...Visiting Ancient Worlds!  What better way to experience travel than to investigate other cultures through foods, traditions, songs, and folklore!  Egypt, Greece, China, and Italy  to name a few, as we embark on the virtual journey to discovery.  


 

Middle School Summer School
Explore the possibilities this summer and register your student for a new, innovative approach to Summer School at Republic Middle School. Each day will be packed full of engaging, hands-on activities, with no time for being bored!

 

It's our mission to ensure that learning is personal for every student, so we're working to design the most engaging classes, create the most interactive learning environments and develop the most impactful technology integration for a fun-filled program. Enrollment begins NOW! 

 

Incoming 6-8th graders (as of fall 2015) may enroll for summer school at RMS now until May 1st. Complete the online form HERE!

 

High School Summer School
Click HERE for details.  
Register Now for the May 9th ROAR Run! 

The 2015 ROAR Run 5K and 1 mile fun run presented by Mid-Missouri Bank will be on Saturday, May 9 at the football stadium located at RMS. Registration is now open! To secure a t-shirt be sure to register by May 1. Both paper and online registration (additional fee) is available. 


 

Learn more on the website HERE. Don't miss this great event which assists our elementary and RMS running club students in achieving their goal of completing an official race, raising funds for our schools and promoting overall wellness in our community! 
 



 

 


 

   

For questions or comments please contact me via email or by calling 417-732-3605.
  
Sincerely,
  

Josey McPhail

Director of Communications
Republic School District