Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Thursday, November 16, 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
Royce Cain
Bus Announcements
Bus #23 is a double route today.
Just a reminder that RIS double bus riders will go to the elementary campus to wait until their bus arrives.
Congratulations to the 5th and 6th Grade Bands on outstanding first concerts of the year!
Mr. Gunn wants to thank Mr. McCafferty for all of his assistance with band logistics for the Fall Concert!
Donuts + Noodles = Yummy Carbs for Christmas! RIS PTO is selling Mel-O-Cream Donuts and Oakland Homemade Noodles just in time for the holidays. Place your order now and pick it up on Dec. 16 or purchase a Mel-O-Cream Coupon Card to use whenever you would like! Click here to view the flyer for more details.
6th grade students - please check announcements for information about girls volleyball and boys basketball tryouts!
Our RIS Library is having a COLORFUL POSTER CONTEST.
All students, Grades 4-6 are invited to create a colorful poster using ANY one of these themes:
“Set Sail With A Book”
Or
“Books Are Tools For Success”
Posters must be encouraging and positive.
Poster Contest rules are posted on the RIS Learning Commons Canvas page and discussed in library classes.
*The deadline for all posters to be turned in and considered for judging is
Tuesday, November 28th..
So, Join in the fun and create a Colorful Poster for our RIS Library!
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Thanksgiving Dinner
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty or Nachos
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Dates
11/22 - 11-24 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Announcement for 6th/7th/8th Grade Girls Interested in Volleyball.
Please see the information below, and if you have any questions please reach out to:
Stephanie Zeidler (6th Grade Coach) szeidler@rochester3a.net
Megan Hawkins (7th Grade Coach) mhawkins@rochetser3a.net
Abbey Wacaser (8th Grade Coach) awacaser@rochester3a.net
*Players MUST be registered on Rschool AND have a sports physical on file PRIOR to tryouts.
Parent Meeting for all 6th/7th/8th players interested grade-Monday, December 4th at 5:15pm in RJHS Cafeteria
6th Grade Tryouts @ RIS
Wednesday, December 6th AND Thursday December 7th from 3:30-5:00pm
*Students are encouraged to attend both days
6th Grade Boys Basketball
Parents Meeting Tuesday, November 21st at 7pm in the RIS cafeteria for any parents that have someone trying out for 6th grade boys basketball this year. Tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday, November 27th and 28th from 6:30-8pm at the RIS gym.
SWING FLAG CAMP!! Calling all 2nd grade through 8th grade girls. Come join our RHS Color Guard for their annual swing flag camp fundraiser. Registration deadline is Friday, November 24th. Practices are Nov 28th and Nov 29th with a performance on Friday, December 1st at the RAC. Check out the attached flyer for more information. Each student that participates gets their very own Rocket Swing Flag! To register click on this link Swing Flag Camp Form!!!
Due to grant funding from the Illinois State Board of Education, Rochester CUSD 3A will be opening a needs-based prekindergarten classroom in January 2024. Please see the attached flyer for information on screenings to be considered for the program!
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.
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.