Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Just a reminder that today, Friday - 9/22 is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:15. Lunch will not be served.
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
Today- Payton Rivera, Saturday-Connor Parnell, Hannah Parnell, Matthew Redpath, Sunday- Cort Coker, Abigayle Glasscock, Mr. Blaise
Bus Announcements
Bus #11, Bus #23, Bus #24 and Bus #28 are double routes today.
Just a reminder that RIS double bus riders will go to the elementary campus to wait until their bus arrives.
5th & 6th Grade Band members: instruments need to go home today for practice.
Today’s lunch menu includes:
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
STEAM Club Announcement
Mrs. Tinder will be offering an after school STEAM Club for students in 6th Grade. In STEAM Club, students will work collaboratively to complete hands-on tasks in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Check your email for a form to fill out from Mrs. Tinder which will include all the specific details and the sign up. The final deadline for forms to be submitted is Wednesday, October 4th. See Mrs. Tinder if you have any questions.
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.
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.