RMS January Family Newsletter 2019-20

Republic Middle School

Family Newsletter

Empowering Leaders to Grow and Serve

RMS Families,

Happy January! We are excited to bring in the new year by starting second semester out strong! In this month's family newsletter you will find some things we are wanting to celebrate, some information to highlight, and some wonderful opportunities for your family. Please let us know if there is anything you need.

Thank you,

Allison Dishman, Principal

Tonia Herbold, Assistant Principal

Curt White, Assistant Principal

Michael Wright, Assistant Principal

Families,

I hope that your break was restful and memorable. As we return to school, we generally see an increase in illnesses. That being said, hand washing truly is the key to preventing the spread of germs. Also, please keep your kiddos home if they are running a fever, vomiting, or experiencing diarrhea. Once they have been fever free for 24 hours, without any fever reducing medication, then send them on their merry way back to school.

Thank you and happy new year.

-Nurse Laura, Republic Middle School

417-732-3640 ext. 4011

Attendance Celebration

There are 75 RMS students who will be participating in the perfect attendance celebration on February 17! These students are identified as attending 100% of the school hours for the first semester. They will be celebrating with a popcorn and movie.

Random Student Drug Testing -2nd enrollment window open for Spring Sports

7th and 8th grade only

Per Board of Education policy JFCI , if your student plans to participate in any activities, athletics, clubs, or organizations they must have a random student drug testing form on file.

The random student drug testing consent form is a one-time enrollment for a student's entire school career (6-12 grades). If your student turned one in last year or at the beginning of this year they will not need to submit a new one for a spring sport or for any additional years your student attends Republic School District.

If your 7th or 8th grader plans to participate in any of the qualifying activities during the 2019-20 school year, they must have a copy of the random student drug testing consent form on file.

For athletic/activities taking place in the spring, the second enrollment window is open from January 6th-January 17th.

A copy of the consent form can accessed by clicking here .

For questions or comments please contact the main office at Republic Middle School: 417.732.3640

RMS 2019-20 Building School Improvement Plan (BSIP)

The RMS BSIP concentrates on four main areas: Literacy, Numeracy, Attendance and Discipline. The 2019-20 RMS BSIP was developed by the RMS Leadership Team with student and staff input.

Communication

It is vital to student success that all RMS families have updated contact information. You may contact the RMS office at any time to update your information or use parent portal to do so. Be reminded that communication with building teachers and administrators is always available and important. Below you will find many of the communication tools you may access:

Website: republicschools.org and republicschools.org/rms
District Twitter: @republicschools
Building Twitter: @RepMoMiddle #rmsculture
District Facebook: Republic School District
Building Facebook: Republic Middle School
Email/phone
Tiger Talk e-newsletter: Sent on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month during the school year. Parents who have provided an email account are automatically signed up. Others can sign up on our website.
Mobile App
Voice calls and text messages at the building and district level (All numbers provided will receive these notifications, there is no longer a need to opt-in as in the past. However, opting out is still an option.)
Canvas

January

1/6

Second semester begins

1/7

Choir Play Auditions, 3:00
BBB vs Willard at RMS, 5:30pm

1/9

BBB vs Neosho at Neosho, 5:30pm
GBB vs Waynesville at RMS, 5:30pm

1/10

2nd quarter grade cards emailed home

1/13

NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award Meeting, 7:00am
Stu-Co Community Service Project, 2:45pm
Special Olympics Game Night, 6:00pm, RMS

1/14

GBB vs Ozark at Ozark MS and JH, 5:30pm
BBB vs Joplin, home 5:30

1/16

GBB vs Nixa at RMS, 5:30pm

1/17

100% attendance celebration

1/20

PTO meeting, RMS conference room, 5:30pm

1/21

BBB vs Webb City at Webb City, 5:30pm
GBB vs Willard at RMS, 5:30pm

1/22

NJHS PHP Service Project, 2:45-4:30
7thBBB vs Pershing at Pershing, 5:30pm
8thBBB vs Pershing at RMS, 5:30pm

1/23

BBB vs Carl Junction at CJ, 5:30pm

1/27

7thBBB vs Cherokee at RMS, 5:30pm
8thBBB vs Cherokee at Cherokee, 5:30pm

1/28

NJHS Executive Meeting, 11:05am
Tigers in Training, TBD

1/30

BBB vs Carthage at RMS, 5:30pm

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