Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Friday, October 6th, 2023
Just a reminder that today - Friday, October 6th - is a HALF DAY. Dismissal is at 11:15. Lunch will not be served. Also, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 9th. Enjoy your long weekend!
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-Chase Dulin, Gabriel Kraus & Grady Martin. Sunday-Mrs. Moma. Monday- Caleb Jewell
Bus Announcements
Bus #3, Bus #10, Bus #15, Bus #17, Bus #19, Bus #20 and Bus #23 are double routes today.
Just a reminder that RIS double bus riders will go to the elementary campus to wait until their bus arrives.
Band Instruments need to go home today for home practice.
Today’s lunch menu includes:
No Lunch Today
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Dates
10/6 - Half Day - 11:15 Dismissal - No Lunch Served
10/9 - No School - Columbus Day
11/2 - Picture Retakes
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.
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.
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.
Halloween fundraiser for RIS PTO
Please join us Saturday, Oct. 28 for good fun and Halloween fun to support the PTO! Boo Crew and Buckhart Tavern will be giving a percentage of proceeds from sales that day back to the PTO. Click to view the flyer for details or visit our facebook page.
Boo Crew Children's Matinee for the PTO, Oct. 28, 3 - 5 pm
Buckhart Tavern Dine for the PTO, Oct. 28, 2 - 6 pm
Third Annual HALLOWEEN COLOR BLAST 5K - RHS Junior Class - Prom 2024 Fundraiser!
Please help the RHS Junior Class raise money for this year's Prom by participating in The Third Annual Halloween Color Blast 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1pm at the JFL Fields at the Rochester Community Park! This event is open to the public and will be fun for ALL ages! Please register at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1131632...
***Participants are encouraged to dress up for Halloween along with their race t-shirt.
*Please read the waiver for this event and check the box on the registration form.
Ticket Sales end Monday, October 16th at 11:59pm.
If you have any questions contact the Junior Class Sponsors, Alexandra Gunter (agunter@rochester3a.net) or Olivia Seitz (oseitz@rochester3a.net)
Let's Have A Blast Rockets!
Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival-
Something fun for everyone! October 7-8, 2023. Saturday 10/7 from 9-4 and Sunday from 10-4. Admission is $8. Children 10 and under are FREE. More information can be found HERE!!!!
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.