Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!

Today is Monday, December 4th,  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   

Saturday to Joshua Moore

Yesterday to Mrs. Covi

          

Bus Announcements

Bus #7 and Bus #23 is a Double Route

Just a reminder that RIS Double bus riders will go to the Elementary Campus to wait until their bus arrives.

 STEAM Club is meeting Wednesday from 3:15-4:15pm. Please let Mrs. Tinder know if you have any questions.

6th Swing Choir

There is Medieval production rehearsal after school today from 3:15-5:30 PM for the entire Sixth Grade Swing Choir. Please make sure your transportation is arranged to pick you up at 5:30 tonight! 

NOTE: 

*Today there’ll be a rehearsal during last hour for the Celtic Dance group! 

Sixth Grade Band is meeting last hour today as well! All other students need to stay in your Homeroom Study Hall!

Memorization Deadline has been moved to Thursday!

PARENTS ONLY:  The schedule has been recently updated on canvas (and may also be found HERE). 

Today’s lunch menu includes: 

  1. Bosco Sticks

  2. Cheeseburger Pizza

  3. BBQ Rib Sandwiches

  4. Cheese Pizza or Pepperoni Pizza

  5. Chicken Patty or Nachos

Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:

Responsibility

Inclusion

Safety

Empathy

Important Dates

12/22 - Half Day, 11:15 Dismissal

December 25-January 8th - NO SCHOOL- Winter Break                

ROCKET POMS LIL’ SIS DANCE CLINIC

The Rocket Poms are excited to resume the annual Lil' Sis dance clinic on Saturday, December 16th! Participants in grades Kindergarten through eighth are invited to attend a day of dance workshops, a recital performance, and participation in a basketball game halftime performance that evening. Please email reservations to Coach Kramer at dkramer@rochester3a.net by Thursday, December 7th. A digital registration link is available here. Registration will be permitted the day of the event, but t-shirt quantities are limited. Payment can be sent with your child on the day of the clinic. Checks should be made payable to RHS Poms. 

 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

Volleyball Skills Night

Are you trying out for the Junior High Volleyball Team?  RYAA is hosting a Volleyball Skills Night to help you prepare for tryouts. During the 2-hour workshop, girls will work on serving, passing, setting, hitting, and rotations.  $30 per registrant. Please register by 12/04/2023 through RYAASports.org. Log into your account and go to active registrations.  The Skills Night will be held at the 2-3 Gymnasium. 

6th, 7th and 8th Grade are all on the same night,  12/05/2023  from 6 PM – 8 PM

We look forward to seeing you!

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.

RIS FUNDRAISER

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. Click here to place an order

 RHS GIRLS SOCCER FUNDRAISER

RHS Girls Soccer are bringing you NubaySoft ™ D-Luxe School Spirit Blankets! These blankets are HUGE!!! 60" x 80." They have the Block R on the front, with the Rochester logos on the back. They are soft, plush, and well made. These are perfect for cozying up on the couch or watching your favorite player on the field. These are not sport specific so they are great for football, softball, baseball, tennis, soccer, cheer, poms, watching your favorite band member perform or just because you LOVE your team! These blankets make the perfect gift for any occasion. This is a great way to show your school spirit and support your ROCKETS!

Special Price and deadline extended!! ONLY $65.00 IF YOU ORDER NOW! The price will go up after December 15th! Orders must be placed by December 15th for our first delivery. Delivery is scheduled between January 15-30. We will send out a flier you can print off,! The price will go up soon! Orders must be placed by December 1st for our first delivery. Fill out the ORDER FORM  here. Delivery is scheduled between January 15th and 30th.   Details can be found in the link.  https://sites.google.com/spectator.../rochester-rockets/home Contact Shelly Conner at scsc998@aol.com with any questions. 

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