RMS September Family Newsletter 2019-20

Republic Middle School

Family Newsletter

Empowering Leaders to Grow and Serve

RMS Families,

Happy September! We are really settling in with all of the wonderful things going on here at RMS. I really believe we have had the best start yet! Our students are digging deep into content now and teachers are so excited to see the growth from their students already.

In this edition you will learn/be reminded about:

Our new visitor management system
Student handbook information
Communication reminders
RTI information
Upcoming Events

Thank you,

Allison Dishman, Principal

Tonia Herbold, Assistant Principal

Curt White, Assistant Principal

Michael Wright, Assistant Principal

RMS Spirit Week 9/9-9/13

Please review the Student Expectations for RMS athletic events below.

Click here to register for the event

Visitor Management System

Republic School District is implementing a new visitor management system that will help us electronically record and check the sex offender registry for anyone who visits and accesses our school buildings. If you plan to visit our schools for class parties, as a guest speaker, volunteer (additional background check form still needed https://www.republicschools.org/Page/1189 ), to have lunch with a student, contractor, etc. you'll need to bring with you a state issued picture ID as a way to check in with our front offices. We are excited about implementing this system as it helps us continue our focus of creating a safe and secure learning environment for our students and employees.

Response to Intervention (RTI)

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays RMS students will participate in RTI for 30 minutes. During RTI, students will be assigned to intervention instruction based on student needs or personalized learning time. Our focus this year at RMS will be English Language Arts(ELA) and Math. Each RTI cycle will last three weeks (9 days) and each cycle will alternate between ELA and Math.

During personalized learning time students will be working on standards/assignments/projects they have identified as being a priority.

We will continue to communicate our celebrations and adjustments throughout this process and are excited to build on our students' strengths and empower their growth!

Important Notice about Medicaid

Over 9,000 children in Missouri have lost Medicaid (also called MO HealthNet) since January 2018. To check to see if your family has been impacted by this CLICK HERE for details that might be helpful. In addition, families can contact DSS Family Support Division at 1-855-373-9994 or visit https://mydss.mo.gov for assistance.

Birthday Snack Information

At the August 15 Board of Education meeting board policy ADF (district wellness policy) was discussed. The conversation mainly centered around one component of the policy which states that the district will follow USDA Smart Snacks for celebrations and birthdays for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. After much discussion, the Board has asked the district to "pause" on the implementation of requiring that birthday and celebration treats meet USDA Smart Snack requirements. During this time the Board has requested that district administration and health services department investigate what is mandated by the state and federal government regarding this component of policy ADF. Administration will provide the Board of Education with this information and possible alternatives for review. During this review period the district will implement policy ADF as it did during the 2018-19 school year. Therefore, it will not be necessary to consult the USDA Smart Snack requirements until further notice.

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

September

9/9

Stu-Co Spirit Week begins

RMS SPIRIT WEEK

MONDAY- PJ DAY

TUESDAY-THROWBACK; WEAR

CLOTHES FROM ANY DECADE

WEDNESDAY-AMERICA DAY; WEAR

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE

THURSDAY-COLOR WARS; 6TH(WHITE)

7TH(ORANGE)8TH(BLACK)TEACHERS (GREY)

FRIDAY-FAVORITE DAY; SPORTS TEAM,

MOVIE CHARACTER, ETC.

9/10

8th FB @ Branson, 5:30

7th FB @ Home, 5:30

9/12

1st Quarter Assembly

VB @ Joplin, 5:30

9/13

End of Progress 1

9/16

8th VB @ Home, 5:30

7VB @ Pleasant View, 5:30

9/17

7th FB @ Carthage, 5:30

VB @ Ozark, 5:30

9/19

8th FB @ Home, 5:30

VB @ Home, 5:30

9/20

Grade Cards Home

9/23

Coffee with the Counselors, 6-7:30pm in Hub

9/24

7th FB @ Nixa, 5:30

7th VB @ Home, 5:30

9/26

8th FB @ Home, 5:30

VB @ Willard, 5:30

9/27

Fall Tigers in Training @ RHS

SI (School Improvement) Day, no school for students

9/28

7th/8th VB @ Springfield Tourney

9/30

Stu-Co Community Service Project

10/1

VB @ Home, 5:30

10/3

7th FB @ Ozark, 5:30

8th FB @ Home, 5:30

VB @ Car Junction, 5:30

10/7 and 10/8

Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7pm

Teachers will contact families to schedule conferences

10/10

End of 1st quarter

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