Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Tuesday, September 19th, 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
Kinley Tucker
Bus Announcements
Bus #7, Bus #11, Bus #23 and Bus #24 are double routes today.
Just a reminder that RIS double bus riders will go to the elementary campus to wait until their bus arrives.
Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Days This Week!!!!
Attention all Fifth Grade Chorus Members:
Please check your school email for a message from Mr. McCafferty
and open the link and fill out the Halloween Spooktacular Song Selection Survey - voting for your 5 songs before 12:00 (noon) on Wednesday!
If you're unable find the form, please see Mr. McCafferty, one of the other teachers or tech staff!
Thanks!
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Beef Nacho Salad
Pizza Flatbread
Chicken Tenders
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Nachos
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Dates
9/20 - High School Homecoming Parade- 5:30
9/22 - Early dismissal - 11:15
11/2 - Picture Retakes
Come join the Rochester Literary Program! The program is open to all 5th through 8th grade students that are interested in public speaking, storytelling and acting. The Sangamon County Jr. High Schoolmasters Association will be sponsoring the speech contest on Saturday, November 11th, at ROCHESTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. For more information, click here. To register, please fill out this form by September 22nd.
RIS PTO Meeting - Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30 in the RIS cafeteria
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the October PTO meeting. Be in the know and help plan all the fun things we have in the works for the 23-24 school year!
Got a question? email ris_pto@googlegroups.com.
REF CHICKEN DINNER INFORMATION:
The Chicken Dinner is going to be Wednesday, September 27th from 4:30-6:30pm with pick up at the EC-1 Building. You won't even have to get out of your car!
Menu: Grilled 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, and southern style green beans. Comes with roll, butter, all utensils and a sweet treat. - $13.00
ORDER ONLINE: https://nelsonscatering.com/ro...
---> Order Deadline: September 20th by Noon.
The Rochester High School Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, September 20 at 5:30. This year's theme will be "USA/American Patriotism". The decorations on your float should NOT contain anything related to a political party!
If you are a sport coach or club sponsor, please make sure somebody from your group signs up for the parade!
Form to complete to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/...
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Deena Powell.
DENTAL EXAM VISIT AT SCHOOL
The Rochester School District will be hosting Miles of Smiles, Ltd., a mobile dentist program. Miles of Smiles provides preventative dental services in our school to eligible students in all grades. Services may include a dental exam, cleaning, fluoride, and sealants, where needed, to students who have pre-registered. The medical card and All Kids covers this visit 100%. Services performed are billed to: Medicaid/All Kids, county grantees via the IDPH Dental Sealant Grant Program*, various granting agencies, & private insurance. Miles of Smiles, Ltd. accepts reimbursement status as final payment. Families and schools are never billed for copayments, deductibles, or balances.
This exam does qualify for the required dental exam for K, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grade students due by May 15, 2024. It also qualifies for next year's dental requirements if you have a current 1st, 5th, or 8th grader. If you are interested in the program, please complete the linked form and return to your school nurse as soon as possible. A copy of this form can be sent home with your student by request. Please return completed forms by 9/29/2023. Once forms are collected Miles of Smiles will set a date for our visit. Contact your school nurse, see attached handout, or checkout the Miles of Smiles Website for additional information.
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:
For parent pick-up at the end of the day, we prefer the line system. All parents should remain in their vehicles and follow the pick-up line around and to the front of the building. You may also choose to park in the spots in the parking lot. It is our preference that you use the line system, however if you choose to park, please come to the front of the building and escort your student to the vehicle safely. Under no circumstances should students be walking across the parking lot unescorted. 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.