Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Please stand for the Pledge:
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
And now for a moment of reflection
Happy Birthday
Crew Conaway
Emily Head
Sophia Ishmael
Grant Keys
If you need a loaner chromebook, please visit the Tech Office before 8:30am.
It is important to remember your chromebook daily and to bring it charged and ready for class. Please carry your chargers in your case so if your battery gets low at the end of the day you can charge it. We are seeing more students for loaners everyday and only have a limited number of chromebooks.
Bus Announcements
Bus #12 is a double route today.
**Students who ride the bus need to make sure to have all of their belongings before leaving the building and getting on the bus. You will not be allowed to re-enter the building.**
Sixth Grade Vocal Solo/Ensemble participants:
Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) we will have extra vocal coaching sessions from 3:15-5:00 PM every day until our contest - (next Saturday February 25th). These sessions are optional, but highly encouraged!
All Fourth Grade students will be presenting a music, drama and dance performance of "Gold Rush" the Story of the pioneers who headed to the California Goldfield in 1849-1852. Student Auditions will be held during music class next week (February 20-24, 2023). Auditions are optional (students do NOT have to audition for the speaking/acting or dancing parts).
Students will learn a basic dance combination the following week and we'll audition kids the following week (March 4-8)!
The Big Show will be performed live on March 16th at
2:00 P.M. in the RIS Gymnasium!
For the specific audition "cuts" click HERE
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Country Fried Steak w/Country Gravy
Bosco Sticks w/Marinara
Jerk Chicken Flatbread
Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Dates
March 3rd-Online Yearbook Orders Due
March 20th-24th-Spring Break
2022-2023 RIS yearbook is now on sale! Click this link for more information!!
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2023
No school on Monday, Feb. 13
Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | Thursday, Feb. 16 | Friday, Feb. 17 |
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We LOVE to be kind: Wear red or pink |
Kindness is super: Wear your favorite Superhero shirt |
Kindness rocks: Dress like a rockstar or wear your favorite band/music shirt | National RAK Day! You can’t hide from kindness: Wear camo (or green/brown/black) |
PTO
The RIS PTO is doing a fundraiser along with Mockingbird Bakery. From February 7th to February 17th you can place orders to receive the Spring Cookie Box for $25.00. Call 217-498-1354 to reserve your order.
Orders will be picked up 2/24 from 7am-12pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm. A portion of sales will benefit the RIS PTO; only 60 boxes will be sold. Click the link for more information!!
The RIS PTO will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. via Zoom (meeting info below). We will be planning the Spring Carnival at this meeting! All are welcome to attend.
Zoom Meeting: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/3381731811...
Meeting ID: 338 173 1811Passcode: pubcT2
A full list of upcoming meetings can be found here.
6th grade students interested in Track
There is a parent meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:15 in the JH cafeteria/Gym. If your athlete is going to participate in track and field, or thinking about it, make sure you attend. Please click this link for more information.
ATTENTION ALL 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Girls
What: Girls on the Run
When: *Registration begins Wednesday, February 15th at 9:00am
*Practices start Week of March 6th
*5K Race is May 20th
Where: Rochester Elementary School EC-1 ~Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00
Why: Transforms girls’ lives by helping them increase their self-confidence, develop healthy relationships, and feel good about themselves, inside and out!
RYAA 2023 softball registration is now open!
We are fielding 8u, 10u, 12u, and 14u teams. Early Bird rate until February 28th. Registration closes March 15th. More info at https://www.ryaasports.org/
Pre-School Screenings
For more information about our FREE vision, hearing and developmental screenings please call Sloane Huddleston at 217-498-6210 Ext. 1522 to schedule an appointment. Click this link for more information!
Lost and Found
Please remind your child(ren) to check out our lost and found table in the back of the cafeteria if they are missing any items. We have a large amount of items that are piling up on the lost and found table.
Library
For the Library newsletter, please check out this link!
Special messages from Rochester Public Library! Click here and here!
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted to the office no later than 2:00pm. Please call the office at 217-498-6215 or email your changes to Mrs. Howie at chowie@rochester3a.net or Mrs. Lovett at clovett@rochester3a.net. Any request for transportation changes past 2:00 pm cannot be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parent Pick-up:
As a reminder, for parent pick-up at the end of the day, all parents should remain in their vehicles and follow the pick-up line around and to the front of the building. Please do not park in the parking spaces in order to pick up your child. Thank you for your help with this!
Lunch Balances
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.
Hazel Health
We want to make sure every student has the option to access our student health services from day one. Be sure to take part in our Consent for Care Drive by signing the form at my.hazel.co/rochester3a. If you have already completed the form, thank you!
Why sign up?
When students are not feeling well, they often miss more school when they can’t see a doctor. We are making doctor visits available to all students through Hazel, so they can receive medical care and return to learning faster. Wondering whether your child has allergies or a potential flu? Your child says they have a headache that just won’t go away, and you’re not sure whether it’s serious? Will you need to leave work to drop off medicine at school?
Hazel can help by providing HIPAA-compliant video doctor visits through your school nurse’s office or from home. Hazel is a trusted resource for extended student health services, including:
Medical treatment: For stomach aches, headaches, sprained ankles, asthma concerns, and everything in between
Medication: Prescriptions written or over-the-counter provided at school when needed
Coordination: With family physician and school
Sign the form at this link now to be prepared for student health this school year: my.hazel.co/rochester3a
Parents who are unable to sign the form today can still sign up at any time during the school year. We encourage you to do this early, so you are prepared for student health this year.