Friday, October 25, 2024
RES 2/3
This year we are going to SOAR!
(Safety, Organization, Accountability, Respect)
In order to keep our kids SAFE, please let your kids exit cars ONLY on the sidewalk (school side).
October Lunch Menu
2024 RES 2-3 October Menu.pptx
Upcoming Important Dates:
Friday, October 25th - Pajama Day (Follow your Dreams and not Drugs or bad choices)
Monday, October 28th- Picture Retake Day
Tuesday, October 29th- Trunk or Treat @ Elementary School 6:00-7:00
Friday, November 1st- Early Dismissal- 11:15 Parent Pick ups, 11:30 Buses
Monday, November 4th- Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am-6:00pm- No Student Attendance
Tuesday, November 5th- Election Day- No School
Friday, November 15th- Mid-Term 2nd Quarter
Friday, February 28th: Last day to order yearbooks
Daily Transportation Changes:
We hope this message finds you well. To ensure the safety and smooth transition of all our students, we kindly request that any changes to your child’s transportation arrangements be communicated directly to the school office. You are more than welcome to include the classroom teacher in that communication, but it would be helpful to have that information sent directly to the office. This would allow us to ensure important updates are properly recorded and conveyed to all necessary parties in a more timely manner. You can reach our school secretary, Mrs. Borell, by using the following contact information:
Phone: 217-498-6216
Email: nborell@rochester3a.net
Thank you for your understanding and assistance!
Food Drive
Football is collecting food for the 5th Annual Channel 1450 Fill the Trailer Food Drive. Bring a donation item and get a free pink rally towel at the remaining home football games(while supplies last).
Friday, October 25th - Rockets vs SHG - Varsity Game at Rocket Booster Stadium
Saturday, October 26th - Rockets vs SHG - JV Game at Rocket Booster Stadium
Red Ribbon Week Oct 21 - Oct 25th
Friday October 25th - Pajama Day (Follow your Dreams and not Drugs or bad choices)
Information for Rocket varsity football vs SHG
- The main parking lot will open at 4 pm. We will be opening the back lot (behind the baseball field) as well, and that will open at 4:30 pm. Fans can enter through either gate. Both the west gate (behind the bleachers) and the main gate will both open at 5:30 pm. There will be no tailgating in the back parking lot.
- Here is the link to pre-purchase tickets for those interested: https://gofan.co/event/1685938?schoolId=IL15326
Everything else is the same as all other games...
Admission fees: Adults $8, Students/Seniors/Veterans $6. Rochester K-12 students are free.
Intermediate/elementary students will not be admitted to the game without a parent or adult.
Jr high students must be prepared to show an ID to enter the game without a parent.
Footballs are not allowed inside the stadium. All balls will be confiscated.
There will be no re-entry for any students in grades K through 12.
Open containers/Yeti mugs are not allowed inside the stadium
All tickets can be purchased at the gate on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm or at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1685938?schoolId=IL15326
Tailgating is allowed, but only on the far east end of the parking lot (near the tree line)
PTO Sale
The PTO is selling Texas Roadhouse rolls and butter as well as cinnamon rolls and other Amish baked goods from The Homestead Bakery. Orders accepted until Nov 11. To order visit https://forms.gle/f9ytCBTr2VRoV1uZ7
Picture Day:
Retakes will be October 28th! The Retakes Order Code is 87978U.
https://inter-state-4740283.hs-sites.com/fall-pdg-prepay-24
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 87978PF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Find answers to Retake Day questions here.
Lost and Found
With our ever-changing weather, sweatshirts and jackets are being left out at recess. Please remind your little Rocket to check the lost and found in the office.
Yearbook Orders
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
Please click on the link below. All orders will be ONLINE ONLY. Online ordering will be open until February 28, 2025. This will be the absolute last day to order so please set a reminder. Online order code is: 90882P Yearbook Link
Trunk Or Treat Night
Please join us for our first District wide Trunk or Treat night!
When: Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00-7:00
Where: Rochester Elementary School (Main Bus Lot)
RYAA Basketball
Registration for RYAA Basketball is now open to boys and girls in grades K-2, 3-4 and 5-6. Registration ends Nov. 15. Volunteer coaches are also needed to keep this program running.
Register at www.ryaasports.org. If you have questions, email basketball@ryaasports.org.
*Fee waivers are available for those in need of financial assistance. Please email baseball@ryaasports.org.
Rochester Wrestling Club
Registration is now open. Click here to view their Facebook page for more information.
Click here to register online.
Are you a true Rochester Rockets fan? Now you can show your support wherever you go with our exclusive Rochester Rockets License Plate Covers!
Where to Buy:
Rochester Junior High Front Office
Cocoa Blue Chocolates in Rochester
Cost: $10.00 each, cash only
From The School Nurse:
Here is the link to all school forms for the nurse https://www.rochester3a.net/documents/families/health-services/health-forms/218389
Blastoff Kids Academy
After school care
Information and an application for our district-based daycare can be found at https://www.rochester3a.net/page/blastoffkidsacademy
EXTRA CLOTHES:
Please send in an EXTRA OUTFIT for your child to keep at school. There are many times a child could need a change of clothes. It could be for a bloody nose, milk spill, if they fall in a puddle, or have an accident. We have a very LIMITED supply of extra clothes at the school. Besides, kids are much more comfortable in one of their own outfits. We try to avoid having to call a parent for a change of clothes when something occurs. Please help us by sending them in. We appreciate your help with this matter.
Makerspace Lab
Thank you for donating to our Makerspace Lab, we are in need of more supplies for our Makers! Please take a moment to see if there is anything on the list you have around the home you would like to donate. If you have questions about supplies, please contact Julie Tinder at jtinder@rochester3a.net. Any donations to our Makerspace are greatly appreciated!
RES PTO
Volunteer Form
Box Top for Education
Other important information
Link to stay in the know with the PTO
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS:
PTO Happenings:
Don't forget to scan your receipts for the Box Tops For Education Challenge! Help your child's classroom win a prize. Sign up at www.boxtops4education.com Use referral code: QEQ52AOW
Information for DOUBLE BUS ROUTES
Rochester website Current double bus routes are communicated through our transportation department.
**ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES, PLEASE DIRECT YOUR CALLS TO THE BUS GARAGE. (217)498-9834
**If you plan on picking up your children due to a double bus route, we ask that you pick them up at their own buildings. Please do not have them shuttle to the EC1 to be picked up here or they will be put on a bus and sent back to their building. They should only be picked up at the EC1 building if they are current students. We appreciate your help with this matter.
Wheelchair accessible parking spots
Please DO NOT block our designated wheel chair accessible parking areas. We have students at ES2/3 that need full access to all hours of school operation.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
Transportation Changes:
We would appreciate no transportation changes the first two weeks of school, as we are trying to finalize bus assignments and routes. Any special plans for after school which require a change in transportation, should involve a parent pick-up at school or the regularly scheduled drop-off spot. Students will be placed on the bus if no note or call has been received by 2:00pm. Students will not be dropped off if the bus driver does not see any sign of someone being home.
Parents are encouraged to send a note with their child or email the morning of a transportation change. For emergency purposes, transportation requests may be phoned in up to 2:00 pm. If you plan on picking up your child early, please call in advance so we can notify the classroom teacher and get the student.
Parents may request a transportation change by phone prior to 2:00 pm. Please call 498-9778 (RES EC-1) or 498-6216 (RES 2-3).
Please see the RES Handbook on page #34-35 for policy updates on transportation.
PARENT DROP OFF
Students are to be dropped off in the DROP OFF ZONE designated in the front of the building
DO NOT get out of your car in the drop-off line, students need to be able to get out of the car themselves
If a student is unable to get out of the car by themselves, parents are to PARK in the lot and walk the students to the crosswalk to a staff member.
Parents will not be allowed to enter the building.
All students enter the front of the building under the assistance of staff.
Just a reminder that the front doors do not open until 7:30 am. If you could please keep your kids in the car until the front doors open, that would be greatly appreciated.
BUS DROP OFF
School buses arrive at 8:10 a.m. and safely drop off our 2-3 students first, followed by the EC-1 students.
Staff are present to assist students from the bus to the classroom under staff supervision.
Parent Pick-up in front of the school:
RES students will be picked up by parents/guardians at 3:20p.m.
Parents will park and line up safely in an area designated by the building administrator.
Families will be provided a Pick up Ticket. The ticket will include the name of the student, grade, and classroom teacher.
Students will exit the building under the supervision of staff safely to a parent/guardian WITH THEIR TICKET.
REPORTING ABSENCES:
Parents/guardians must report an absence by calling or emailing the office prior to 9:00 a.m. 2174986216 nborell@rochester3a.net
A note or email may be sent the next day the child attends ONLY in the event that the parent/guardian cannot report the absence by phone on the day of the absence. The note or email must include the following:
Student’s full name, grade, and teacher’s name
Parent’s/guardian’s name
Reason for absence
If a child is marked absent by the classroom teacher and NO CONTACT from parents/guardians has been made prior to 9:00 a.m., office personnel will attempt to contact parents/guardians to determine the reason for an absence.
BY DOCTOR’S NOTE: If a student is absent due to a medical or dental appointment, he or she must return to school with a written excuse from the doctor or a member of the doctor’s staff that includes the date and time of the appointment and the time the student left the office. If the note excuses an absence due to illness or injury, it must include the reason for the absence and the specific dates that the student is excused from school.
Safe2Help:
Safe2Help is a 24/7 program for students, staff, and families to share school safety issues, find resources to get help, and find encouragement to help others. Anyone can call to talk to a trained staff member about abuse, bullying, depression, self-injury, or suicidal thoughts for themselves or other students. You can access Safe2Help by calling 844-4-SAFEIL, texting SAFE2(72332), or emailing help@safe2helpIL.com.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
Breakfast will be available to students every morning at a price of $1.55. The lunch price is $3.00 and milk only is $.70 cents. The menu can be found on the Rochester 3A website under each building. If you have questions or concerns please contact Aramark at 217-498-0139 or email to mwilhour@rochester3a.net. Lunch accounts can be paid online with a fee or checks and cash may be sent into the office. Please make all checks payable to Aramark.
Parents/Guardians may NOT attend lunch.
**The low lunch balance alerts have been reactivated for all families. You will get an alert when your lunch balance is below $5.00. If you choose to shut off the alert, you will no longer get any school announcements.
Birthday Treats:
Birthday treats for students will only be able to be purchased through Aramark. Store bought treats are not permitted to be brought into the building. Birthday treat forms may be found on the Rochester 3A website under each building. To ensure the treats can be ready Aramark requests your order to be placed one week in advance. Treats cannot be paid for with your child’s lunch count. You will need to send in the order form along with the exact cash or check made out to Aramark. Personal checks without numbers cannot be accepted for payment. If you have questions or concerns please contact Aramark at 217-498-0139 or email to mwilhour@rochester3a.net.
Friday 10/25
A- Cheese Pizza
B- Pepperoni Pizza
C- Ranch Chicken Salad
Monday 10/28
A- Fish Bites & Cheez-its
B- Sun Butter & Jelly
C- Chicken Nuggets
Tuesday 10/29
A- Parmesan Popcorn Chicken Flatbread
B- Grilled Cheese
C- Pretzel Yogurt Pack
Wednesday 10/30
A- Walking Taco
B- Cheese Quesadilla
C- Turkey Chef Salad
Thursday 10/31
A- Cinnamon Sugar Donut & Scrambled Eggs
B- Bacon Cheeseburger
C- Bean & Cheese Burrito