Wednesday, December 11, 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).
December Lunch Menu
Upcoming Important Dates:
Monday December 2nd-Friday 13th- Skating in PE -PLEASE SEND SOCKS FOR YOUR CHILD
Friday, December 13th- 2nd Grade Polar Express
Monday, December 16th-Friday 20th- Winter Dress Up Days
Friday, December 20th- End of 2nd Quarter - 11:15 Dismissal Pick Ups/11:30 Buses
Monday December 23rd - Friday, January 3rd- Winter Break
Monday January 6th- Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
Tuesday, January 7th- Students return to school
Monday, January 20th- No School MLK Jr. Day
Friday, January 31st- Midterm 3rd Quarter
Friday, February 14th- Early Dismissal- 11:15 Picks Ups/11:30 Buses
Monday, February 17th- No School Presidents Day
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!
WEATHER
Children will go outside for recess, weather permitting and when temperatures are above 20 degrees (wind chill). Recess will be indoors for inclement weather and/or below 20 degrees (wind chill). Please remember to send coats, gloves, and hats to school with your children every day throughout the winter months. A note from the doctor will be required if a student must stay inside due to health reasons for longer than 2 days.
Winter Dress Up Days
Monday 12/16/24 - Santa’s Helpers
You can dress up like an elf, reindeer, or even Mrs. Claus!
Tuesday 12/17/24 - Dress Like a Snowman
A themed mask, a fluffy scarf, white shirt, or anything that reminds you of a snowman!
Wednesday 12/18/24 - Grinch Day
Join in on the fun by wearing something grinch inspired (green, Who-Ville hair, antlers like Max or whatever else you choose)
Thursday 12/19/24 - PJ Day
Wear your pajamas to be nice and cozy
Friday 12/20/24 - Holiday Attire
Wear your favorite holiday shirt, socks, or hat or just wear red or green
Yearbook Orders
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY! 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
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 front of the office. At the end of 1st Semester, before we leave for Winter Break on Dec 20th, we will be donating any items left in the Lost & Found, so please be sure to have your student grab anything they have lost as soon as possible.
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 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.
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
Registration for the RES Family Fun Bingo Night 2025 is open. Register here: https://bit.ly/RES-Bingo-2025
Donations are needed for the 2nd Annual RES PTO silent auction. If you have something you'd like to donate please contact the PTO at rochesterelempto@gmail.com
Information for DOUBLE BUS ROUTES
**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. 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.
Wednesday 12/11
A- Corn Dog on a Stick
B- Pizza Flatbread
C- Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Thursday 12/12
A- French Toast Sticks & Sausage
B- Bean & Cheese Burrito
C- Popcorn Chicken Salad
Friday 12/13
A- Cheese Pizza
B- Pepperoni Pizza
C- Pretzel Yogurt Pack
Monday 12/16
A- Mini Corn Dogs & Mac & Cheese
B- Cheeseburger
C- Turkey & Cheese Sub
Tuesday 12/17
A-Popcorn Chicken Bowl
B- Chicken Tenders
C- Turkey Chef Salad
Wednesday 12/18
A- Beef Nachos
B- Popcorn Chicken
C- Pretzel Yogurt, & Cheese
Thursday 12/19
A- Chocolate Glazed Donut & Scrambled Eggs
B- Chicken Nuggets
C- BBQ Chicken & Cheddar
Friday 12/20
Half Day (No Lunch)